Journal of Functional Biomaterials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15(9), P. 262 - 262
Published: Sept. 10, 2024
An
ideal
extracellular
matrix
(ECM)
replacement
scaffold
in
a
three-dimensional
cell
(3D)
culture
should
induce
vivo-like
interactions
between
the
ECM
and
cultured
cells.
Highly
hydrophilic
polyvinyl
alcohol
(PVA)
nanofibers
disintegrate
upon
contact
with
water,
resulting
loss
of
their
fibrous
morphology
cultures.
This
can
be
resolved
by
using
chemical
crosslinkers
post-crosslinking.
A
crosslinked,
water-stable,
porous,
optically
transparent
PVA
nanofibrous
membrane
(NM)
supports
3D
growth
various
types.
The
binding
cells
attached
to
porous
NM
is
low,
aggregation
prolonged
NMs
containing
integrin-binding
peptides
fibronectin
laminin
were
produced
retain
blended
as
cell-binding
substrates.
These
peptide-blended
promote
peptide-specific
adherence
growth.
Various
cells,
including
epithelial
on
these
form
layers
instead
aggregates
spheroids,
patterns
are
similar
those
an
ECM-coated
NM.
peptide-retained
non-stimulatory
dendritic
membranes.
peptide-retaining
used
providing
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
34(34)
Published: March 30, 2024
Abstract
Amorphous
tungsten
oxide
(WO
3
)
is
widely
exploited
in
the
fields
of
photochromism
and
electrochromism.
Despite
its
widespread
use,
tractable
synthesis
amorphous
WO
nanodots
still
on
drawing
board,
even
though
possess
superior
chromatic
performance
owing
to
their
large
surface‐to‐volume
ratio.
Therefore,
a
new
efficient
strategy
synthesize
nanodots,
which
exhibit
both
excellent
electrochromic
photochromic
properties,
reported.
For
first
time,
ligand
effects
applications
are
elucidated.
The
presence
inhibits
color
switching,
while
promoting
performance.
As
proof
concept,
zinc‐WO
devices,
‐polyvinyl
alcohol
(PVA)
transparent
hydrogels,
PVA/WO
textiles
prepared
for
diverse
rapid‐switching
applications.
These
results
present
used
open
opportunities
development
‐based
Food Research International,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
189, P. 114549 - 114549
Published: May 26, 2024
In
cultured
meat
(CM)
production,
Scaffolding
plays
an
important
role
by
aiding
cell
adhesion,
growth,
differentiation,
and
alignment.
The
existence
of
fibrous
microstructure
in
connective
muscle
tissues
has
attracted
considerable
interest
the
realm
tissue
engineering
triggered
researchers
to
implement
scaffolding
techniques.
A
wide
array
research
efforts
is
ongoing
technologies
for
achieving
real
structure
on
principality
biomedical
replace
serum
free
CM
production.
Scaffolds
made
animal-derived
biomaterials
are
found
efficient
replicating
extracellular
matrix
(ECM),
thus
focus
should
be
paid
utilize
animal
byproducts
this
purpose.
Proper
identification
utilization
plant-derived
biomaterial
could
helpful
add
diversified
options
addition
derived
sources
reduce
cost
production
through
scaffolds.
Furthermore,
techniques
like
electrospinning,
modified
electrospinning
3D
bioprinting
focused
create
porous
scaffolds
mimic
ECM
form
meat-like
structures.
This
review
discusses
recent
advances
cutting
edge
edible
related
structured
Journal of Manufacturing Processes,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
118, P. 76 - 88
Published: March 18, 2024
Polymer
nanocomposites,
which
incorporate
nanomaterials
into
a
polymer
matrix,
are
known
for
their
exceptional
material
properties
attributed
to
strong
interfacial
interactions
between
different
components.
Halloysite
nanotubes
(Hal)
that
have
been
characterized
by
unique
tubular
structure,
high
aspect
ratio,
excellent
mechanical
strength,
and
low
toxicity
garnered
scientific
attention,
exploring
potential
as
reinforcing
polymers
with
enhanced
biocompatibility
in
the
biomedical
field.
This
review
explores
fabrication
techniques
employed
develop
Hal-based
nanocomposites
examines
impacts
of
incorporating
Hal
matrices,
mainly
focusing
on
its
effects
processes
enhancements
diverse
applications.
Common
techniques,
including
solution
mixing,
melt
processing,
situ
polymerization,
electrospinning,
electrophoretic
deposition,
applications,
each
technique
having
own
set
advantages
limitations.
Consequently,
these
facilitate
development
offering
improved
structural
functional
previously
unachievable
through
conventional
polymers.
Such
advancements
hold
promise
drug
delivery,
tissue
engineering,
wound
healing,
packaging
Colloids and Interface Science Communications,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
59, P. 100767 - 100767
Published: Jan. 30, 2024
Biosensors
based
on
electrospun
nanofibers
have
found
extensive
applications
in
the
field
of
biomarker
detection.
Nanofibers,
owing
to
their
advantages
such
as
porosity,
high
surface
area,
and
significant
loading
capacity,
play
a
crucial
role
immobilizing
recognition
elements,
directly
interacting
with
target
analytes,
enhancing
antibody
fixation
positions,
improving
activity
lifespan
biomolecules.
This,
turn,
enables
sensitivity
selectivity
detection
major
disease
biomarkers.
This
review
begins
by
summarizing
structure
processing
methods
nanofiber
biosensors,
followed
an
overview
physical,
chemical
detection,
immobilization
patterns
Subsequently,
brief
retrospective
analysis
research
progress
is
presented.
Additionally,
application
biosensors
various
areas,
including
cancer,
cardiovascular,
neurological,
metabolic,
infectious
diseases,
discussed
biomedical
classifications.
Finally,
challenges
faced
are
summarized,
future
directions
for
development
highlighted
ACS Applied Nano Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
7(7), P. 8229 - 8237
Published: March 15, 2024
Fabric
comfort
is
essential
for
maintaining
both
physiological
and
psychological
well-being.
The
inherent
low
thermal
conductivity
single-layer
porous
structure
of
traditional
cotton
fabrics
compromise
the
body's
cooling
pathways
moisture
management
capabilities.
Multifunctional
fabrics,
combining
excellent
with
superior
management,
are
emerging
as
potential
candidates
next
generation
human
textiles.
In
this
study,
a
straightforward
strategy
preparing
dual-function
wearable
Janus-type
fabric
proposed
involving
electrospinning
thermoplastic
polyurethane
elastomer
onto
surface
cellulose
fiber
concurrently
loading
thermally
conductive
boron
nitride
nanosheets.
prepared
exhibits
characteristics.
It
achieves
0.307
W/mK,
reducing
overall
resistance
to
10.62
K
cm2/W.
practical
indoor
outdoor
tests
in
winter
demonstrate
that
temperature
contact
skin
2.9
3.1
°C
higher
than
common
fabric,
suggesting
its
favorable
heat
dissipation
ability.
construction
dual
wetting
gradient
allows
directed
transport
within
water
evaporation
rate
0.276
g/h.
Additionally,
robust
stability
mechanical
properties
ensure
reliability
prolonged
device
applications.
