Journal of Functional Biomaterials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15(8), P. 220 - 220
Published: Aug. 8, 2024
Diabetes
mellitus,
characterized
by
enduring
hyperglycemia,
precipitates
oxidative
stress,
engendering
a
spectrum
of
complications,
notably
increased
bone
vulnerability.
The
genesis
reactive
oxygen
species
(ROS),
byproduct
metabolism,
instigates
detriment
and
impairs
metabolism
in
diabetic
conditions.
This
review
delves
into
the
mechanisms
ROS
generation
its
impact
on
homeostasis
within
context
diabetes.
Furthermore,
summarizes
cutting-edge
progress
development
ROS-neutralizing
biomaterials
tailored
for
amelioration
osteopathy.
These
are
engineered
to
modulate
dynamics,
thereby
mitigating
inflammatory
responses
facilitating
repair.
Additionally,
challenges
therapeutic
prospects
ROS-targeted
clinical
application
disease
treatment
is
addressed.
Nano Convergence,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
11(1)
Published: July 30, 2024
Abstract
Electrochemical
energy
systems
mark
a
pivotal
advancement
in
the
sector,
delivering
substantial
improvements
over
conventional
systems.
Yet,
major
challenge
remains
deficiency
storage
technology
to
effectively
retain
produced.
Amongst
these
are
batteries
and
supercapacitors,
renowned
for
their
versatility
efficiency,
which
depend
heavily
on
quality
of
electrode
materials.
Metal
oxide
composites,
particular,
have
emerged
as
highly
promising
due
synergistic
effects
that
significantly
enhance
functionality
efficiency
beyond
individual
components.
This
review
explores
application
metal
composites
electrodes
SCs,
focusing
various
material
perspectives
synthesis
methodologies,
including
exfoliation
hydrothermal/solvothermal
processes.
It
also
examines
how
methods
influence
device
performance.
Furthermore,
confronts
challenges
charts
future
directions
composite-based
systems,
critically
evaluating
aspects
such
scalability
synthesis,
cost-effectiveness,
environmental
sustainability,
integration
with
advanced
nanomaterials
electrolytes.
These
factors
crucial
advancing
next-generation
technologies,
striving
performance
while
upholding
sustainability
economic
viability.
Journal of Materials Chemistry B,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
12(12), P. 2950 - 2984
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
This
review
highlights
the
design
and
engineering
of
ZnO
based
0–3D
nano-architectures,
thin
films
coatings
with
tunable
characteristics
for
multifunctional
biomedical
applications.
Biomimetics,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
9(7), P. 390 - 390
Published: June 26, 2024
This
review
explores
the
extensive
applications
of
plants
in
areas
biomimetics
and
bioinspiration,
highlighting
their
role
developing
sustainable
solutions
across
various
fields
such
as
medicine,
materials
science,
environmental
technology.
Plants
not
only
serve
essential
ecological
functions
but
also
provide
a
rich
source
inspiration
for
innovations
green
nanotechnology,
biomedicine,
architecture.
In
past
decade,
focus
has
shifted
towards
utilizing
plant-based
vegetal
waste
creating
eco-friendly
cost-effective
with
remarkable
properties.
These
are
employed
making
advancements
drug
delivery,
remediation,
production
renewable
energy.
Specifically,
discusses
use
(nano)bionic
capable
detecting
explosives
contaminants,
underscoring
potential
improving
quality
life
even
lifesaving
applications.
The
work
refers
to
architectural
inspirations
drawn
from
plant
world
develop
novel
design
concepts
that
both
functional
aesthetic.
It
elaborates
on
how
engineered
have
been
transformed
into
value-added
through
innovative
applications,
especially
roles
wastewater
treatment
electronic
components.
Moreover,
integration
synthesis
biocompatible
medical
tissue
engineering
scaffolds
artificial
muscles
demonstrates
versatility
capacity
replace
more
traditional
synthetic
materials,
aligning
global
sustainability
goals.
paper
provides
comprehensive
overview
current
uses
living
technological
advancements,
advocating
deeper
exploration
address
pressing
challenges.
Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
96, P. 105689 - 105689
Published: April 21, 2024
In
the
last
few
years,
wound
healing
and
development
of
"ideal"
biomaterials
that
provide
quick
recovery
minimize
scarring
have
represented
one
most
important
priorities
researchers.
this
direction,
silk
fibroin
(SF)
scaffolds
gained
substantial
awareness,
as
a
promising
polymer
owing
to
their
increased
biocompatibility,
outstanding
mechanical
properties,
biodegradability,
especially
tensile
strength.
Furthermore,
SF
is
acknowledged
accelerate
process
by
encouraging
cell
growth
proliferation,
also
migration
different
types
cells
are
included
in
stages
process.
Therefore,
metal
oxide
nanoparticles
(NPs),
such
iron
(FeO),
copper
(CuO),
zinc
(ZnO),
or
magnesium
(MgO)
NPs,
been
extensively
researched
for
antimicrobial
properties
ability
enhance
tissue
regeneration
addition
SF.
When
introduced
within
scaffolds,
these
NPs
impart
enhanced
including
improved
scaffold
stability
durability.
Moreover,
presence
could
increase
biocompatibility
facilitating
adhesion,
migration,
ultimately
promoting
processes.
The
incorporation
other
natural
polymers
into
has
thus
emerged
favorable
method
therapeutic
potential
developed
biomaterial.
This
review
aims
an
overview
advancements
containing
applications.
Deleted Journal,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
6(3)
Published: Feb. 27, 2024
Abstract
Increasing
concern
about
environmental
pollution
attracts
researchers
to
develop
eco-friendly,
low-cost,
and
sustainable
approaches
for
green
biosynthesis
of
nanoparticles
overcome
pollutants.
This
study
focuses
on
the
synthesis
ceria
NPs
using
Spirulina
platensis
extract
as
a
stabilizing
reducing
agent.
Characterization
measurements,
such
optical
properties,
X-ray
diffraction,
SEM,
TEM,
FT-IR
spectroscopy,
confirmed
successful
crystalline
stable
with
well-defined
morphological
features.
The
calculated
bandgaps
energy
pure
ceria,
CeO
2
@Sp
2:1,
1:1
were
3.3,
3.15,
2.94
eV,
respectively.
as-synthesized
showed
an
excellent
degradation
efficacy
MB
dye
under
UV
irradiation.
Furthermore,
high
photodegradation
efficiency
(R%
=
86.2
88.8%)
than
76.4%)
at
certain
specific
conditions
(pH
11,
contact
time
90
min,
catalyst
dose
0.3
g/L
initial
concentration
100
mg/L).
isothermal
constants
that
is
well-fitted
Freundlich
isotherm
model
(R
>
0.99)
better
Langmuir
<
0.8).
kinetics
models
revealed
rapid
rate
dye,
which
follows
pseudo-second-order
C
e
values
ranging
from
83.33
89.29
mg/g,
R
0.99.
These
results
indicated
potential
applicability
promising
avenue
developing
advanced
wastewater
treatment
applications.
Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
6(1), P. 249 - 263
Published: Feb. 19, 2024
In
this
study,
Melia
azedarach
fruit
extract
was
used
as
a
reducing
agent
and
copper
chloride
dihydrate
(CuCl2·2H2O)
precursor
in
the
synthesis
of
oxide
nanoparticles
(CuO
NPs).
The
UV–visible
spectrum
showed
characteristic
absorption
peak
CuO
NPs
at
350
nm.
surface
properties
adsorbent
were
analyzed
through
various
techniques,
indicating
successful
formation
NPs.
impacts
several
factors,
including
initial
pH
(4
to
8),
dose
(0.01–0.05
g),
dye
concentration
(10–50
mg·L−1),
contact
times
ranging
from
5
120
min,
examined
batch
adsorption
studies.
Based
on
experimental
results,
Langmuir
isotherm
is
well-fitted,
MB
monolayer
capping
with
26.738
mg·g−1
maximum
capacity
Qm
value.
For
pseudo-second-order
kinetic
model,
calculated
values
(qe)
exhibited
good
agreement.
Arabian Journal of Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
17(4), P. 105650 - 105650
Published: Jan. 24, 2024
Gold
nanoparticles
(AuNPs)
exhibit
promising
potential
as
medical
materials
due
to
their
high
biocompatibility,
tunable
size
and
shape,
excellent
drug
delivery
capabilities,
among
other
unique
physicochemical
properties.
Previous
studies
have
indicated
the
remarkable
anti-inflammatory
activity
of
ginsenoside
compound
K
(CK).
However,
relatively
low
bioavailability
CK
restricts
its
effective
action
within
biological
system.
Hence,
exploring
novel
methods
based
on
gold
emerges
a
strategy
overcome
these
challenges
in
application,
thereby
enhancing
therapeutic
effectiveness
CK.
Probiotic-mediated
AuNPs
were
synthesized
using
salt
lysates
Bifidobacterium
animalis
subsp.
lactis.
Then,
was
loaded
with
form
(Bifi-CKAuNPs).
The
Bifi-CKAuNPs
evaluated
vitro
RAW
264.7
cells
vivo
mice.
NF-κB/
mitogen-activated
protein
kinases
(MAPK)
pathway
investigated
mechanism
action.
In
experiments
showed
that
inhibited
activation
reactive
oxygen
species
reduced
expression
iNOS,
COX-2,
pro-inflammatory
cytokines
(IL-1β,
IL-6,
TNF-α)
cells.
significantly
inflammation
lung,
kidney,
liver
tissues
mice
without
toxicity.
mediated
through
inhibition
NF-κB/MAPK
signal
transduction,
which
is
well-known
critical
pathogenesis
inflammation.
We
successfully
characterized
Bifi-AuNPs,
demonstrating
potent
both
vivo.
Our
results
might
play
key
role
Bifi-CKAuNPs.
These
findings
underscored
significant
platform
for
therapy.
observed
efficacy
cellular
animal
models,
along
insights
into
underlying
molecular
pathways,
positions
valuable
candidate
advancing
strategies
realm
management.
Frontiers in Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
12
Published: Feb. 21, 2024
Ephedra
alata
leaf
extracts
have
therapeutic
properties
and
contain
various
natural
compounds
known
as
phytochemicals.
This
study
assessed
the
phytochemical
content
antioxidant
effects
of
a
extract,
well
zinc
oxide
(ZnO)
nanoparticle
production.
The
extract
contained
phenolic
acids,
including
vanillic
acid,
chlorogenic
gallic
p-coumaric
vanillin
rutin.
Its
total
flavonoid
were
48.7
±
0.9
mg.g
-1
1.7
0.4
,
respectively.
displayed
DPPH
inhibition
rate
70.5%,
activity
49.5
3.4
significant
antimicrobial
toward
Gram-positive
negative
bacteria.
synthesized
ZnO
nanoparticles
had
spherical
shape,
crystallite
size
25
nm,
particle
between
5
30
bandgap
energy
3.3
eV.
In
specific
conditions
(90
min
contact
time,
pH
7,
25°C),
these
efficiently
photodegraded
87%
methylene
blue,
suggesting
potential
applications
for
sustainable
water
treatment
pollution
control.