Pharmaceutics,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
15(6), P. 1674 - 1674
Published: June 7, 2023
The
therapeutic
efficiency
of
plant
extracts
has
been
limited
by
their
poor
pharmaceutical
availability.
Hydrogels
have
promising
potential
to
be
applied
as
wound
dressings
due
high
capacity
absorb
exudates
and
enhanced
performance
in
loading
releasing
extracts.
In
this
work,
pullulan/poly
(vinyl
alcohol)
(P/PVA)
hydrogels
were
first
prepared
using
an
eco-friendly
method
based
on
both
a
covalent
physical
cross-linking
approach.
Then,
the
loaded
with
hydroalcoholic
extract
Calendula
officinalis
simple
post-loading
immersion
method.
Different
capacities
investigated
terms
physico-chemical
properties,
chemical
composition,
mechanical
water
absorption.
exhibited
hydrogen
bonding
interactions
between
polymer
extract.
retention
well
properties
decreased
increase
amount
hydrogel.
However,
higher
amounts
hydrogel
improved
bioadhesiveness.
release
from
was
controlled
Fickian
diffusion
mechanism.
Extract-loaded
expressed
antioxidant
activity,
reaching
70%
DPPH
radical
scavenging
after
15
min
buffer
solution
at
pH
5.5.
Additionally,
showed
antibacterial
activity
against
Gram-positive
Gram-negative
bacteria
non-cytotoxic
HDFa
cells.
Polymers,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
14(6), P. 1080 - 1080
Published: March 8, 2022
The
sharp
increase
in
the
use
of
cellulose
seems
to
be
increasing
demand
wood;
much
more
research
related
sustainable
or
alternative
materials
is
necessary
as
a
lot
arable
land
and
natural
resources
unsustainable.
In
accordance,
attention
has
focused
on
bacterial
new
functional
material.
It
possesses
three-dimensional,
gelatinous
structure
consisting
with
mechanical
thermal
properties.
Moreover,
while
plant-originated
composed
cellulose,
hemi-cellulose,
lignin,
attributable
composition
pure
nanofiber
mesh
spun
not
elimination
other
components.
due
its
hydrophilic
nature
caused
by
binding
water,
consequently
being
hydrogel
well
biocompatibility,
it
only
used
medical
fields
including
artificial
skin,
cartilage,
vessel,
wound
dressing,
but
also
delivery;
some
products
have
even
been
commercialized.
addition,
widely
various
technologies
food,
paper,
textile,
electronic
electrical
applications,
considered
highly
versatile
green
material
tremendous
potential.
However,
many
efforts
conducted
for
evolution
novel
sophisticated
environmental
affinity,
which
accompany
empowerment
enhancement
specific
this
review
article,
we
summarized
industry
status
regarding
BC
contemplated
potential
BC.
Macromolecular Bioscience,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
22(7)
Published: April 7, 2022
Abstract
As
the
first
defensive
line
between
human
body
and
outside
world,
skin
is
vulnerable
to
damage
from
external
environment.
Skin
wounds
can
be
divided
into
acute
(mechanical
injuries,
chemical
surgical
wounds,
etc.)
chronic
(burns,
infections,
diabetes,
etc.).
In
order
manage
wound,
a
variety
of
wound
dressings
have
been
developed,
including
gauze,
films,
foams,
nanofibers,
hydrocolloids,
hydrogels.
Recently,
hydrogels
received
much
attention
because
their
natural
extracellular
matrix
(ECM)‐mimik
structure,
tunable
mechanical
properties,
facile
bioactive
substance
delivery
capability.
They
show
great
potential
application
in
repair.
This
paper
introduces
anatomy
function
skin,
process
healing
conventional
dressings,
then
composition
construction
methods
Next,
this
necessary
properties
repair
latest
research
progress
hydrogel
for
Finally,
future
development
goals
materials
field
are
proposed.
Regenerative Biomaterials,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
9
Published: Jan. 1, 2022
Nowadays,
biomaterials
have
evolved
from
the
inert
supports
or
functional
substitutes
to
bioactive
materials
able
trigger
promote
regenerative
potential
of
tissues.
The
interdisciplinary
progress
has
broadened
definition
'biomaterials',
and
a
typical
new
insight
is
concept
tissue
induction
biomaterials.
term
'regenerative
biomaterials'
thus
contents
this
article
are
relevant
yet
beyond
This
review
summarizes
recent
medical
including
metals,
ceramics,
hydrogels,
other
polymers
bio-derived
materials.
As
application
aspects
concerned,
introduces
for
bone
cartilage
regeneration,
cardiovascular
repair,
3D
bioprinting,
wound
healing
cosmetology.
Cell-biomaterial
interactions
highlighted.
Since
global
pandemic
coronavirus
disease
2019,
particularly
mentions
public
health
emergency.
In
last
section,
perspectives
suggested:
(i)
creation
source
innovation;
(ii)
modification
existing
an
effective
strategy
performance
improvement;
(iii)
biomaterial
degradation
regeneration
required
be
harmonious
with
each
other;
(iv)
host
responses
can
significantly
influence
clinical
outcomes;
(v)
long-term
outcomes
should
paid
more
attention
to;
(vi)
noninvasive
approaches
monitoring
Sustainability,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
14(9), P. 5181 - 5181
Published: April 25, 2022
Alginate
is
an
attractive
marine
resource-based
biopolymer,
which
has
been
widely
used
in
pharmaceutical,
food
and
textile
industries.
This
paper
reviewed
the
latest
development
of
conventional
alternative
processes
for
alginate
extraction
from
brown
seaweed.
To
improve
yield
product
quality,
various
studies
have
carried
out
to
optimize
operation
condition.
Based
on
literature
survey,
most
commonly
protocol
soaking
milled
seaweed
2%
(w/v)
formaldehyde,
overnight,
solid
loading
ratio
1:10–20
(dry
weight
biomass
solution),
then
collecting
acid
pre-treatment
with
HCl
0.2–2%
(w/v),
40–60
°C,
1:10–30
2–4
h.
Next,
residue
extracted
using
Na2CO3
at
2–4%
2–3
h,
ratio.
Then
liquid
portion
precipitated
by
ethanol
(95%+)
a
1:1
(v/v).
Finally,
output
dried
oven
50–60
°C.
Novel
methods
ultrasound,
microwave,
enzymes
extrusion
improved
properties,
but
financial
benefits
not
fully
justified
yet.
sustainable
production
alginate,
it
required
promote
cultivation,
reduce
water
footprint,
decrease
organic
solvent
usage
co-produce
other
value-added
products.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
23(16), P. 9117 - 9117
Published: Aug. 14, 2022
The
following
review
is
focused
on
carrageenan,
a
heteroglycan-based
substance
that
very
significant
wound
healing
biomaterial.
Every
biomaterial
has
advantages
and
weaknesses
of
its
own,
but
these
drawbacks
are
typically
outweighed
by
combining
the
material
in
various
ways
with
other
substances.
Carrageenans'
key
benefits
include
their
water
solubility,
which
enables
them
to
keep
periwound
damp
absorb
exudate.
They
have
low
cytotoxicity,
antimicrobial
antioxidant
qualities,
do
not
stick
bed,
hence
cause
pain
when
removed
from
wounded
region.
When
combined
materials,
they
can
aid
hemostasis.
This
emphasizes
using
carrageenan
for
healing,
including
use
several
mixes
improve
properties.
Environmental Chemistry Letters,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
22(2), P. 715 - 750
Published: Jan. 29, 2024
Abstract
Traditional
building
materials
have
some
drawbacks
in
the
construction
industry,
particularly
terms
of
greenhouse
gas
emissions
and
energy
consumption.
Biomaterials
derived
from
renewable
sources
are
a
promising
alternative,
significantly
reducing
effect
enhancing
efficiency.
However,
traditional
still
dominate
sector,
there
is
lack
understanding
among
policymakers
developers
regarding
biomaterials.
Here,
we
review
biomaterials
their
policies
life
cycle
assessment
through
case
studies.
Bio-based
potential
to
reduce
over
320,000
tons
carbon
dioxide
by
2050.
They
also
exhibit
advantages
like
decreasing
water
absorption
40%,
consumption
8.7%,
acoustic
6.7%,
improving
mechanical
properties.
We
summarize
recent
advancements
mycelial
materials,
bioconcrete,
natural
fibers,
fiber-reinforced
composites.
explore
contributions
nanotechnology
microalgae
technology
biomaterials'
thermal
insulation
eco-friendliness.
Microorganisms,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
11(6), P. 1541 - 1541
Published: June 9, 2023
Bacterial
exopolysaccharides
(EPS)
are
essential
natural
biopolymers
used
in
different
areas
including
biomedicine,
food,
cosmetic,
petroleum,
and
pharmaceuticals
also
environmental
remediation.
The
interest
them
is
primarily
due
to
their
unique
structure
properties
such
as
biocompatibility,
biodegradability,
higher
purity,
hydrophilic
nature,
anti-inflammatory,
antioxidant,
anti-cancer,
antibacterial,
immune-modulating
prebiotic
activities.
present
review
summarizes
the
current
research
progress
on
bacterial
EPSs
properties,
biological
functions,
promising
applications
various
fields
of
science,
industry,
medicine,
technology,
well
characteristics
isolation
sources
EPSs-producing
strains.
This
provides
an
overview
latest
advances
study
important
industrial
xanthan,
cellulose,
levan.
Finally,
limitations
future
directions
discussed.