Advances in chemical and materials engineering book series,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
unknown, С. 231 - 270
Опубликована: Фев. 27, 2024
Offering
unprecedented
opportunities
to
revolutionize
healing
and
healthcare,
this
chapter
delves
into
the
cutting-edge
advancements
in
nanocoatings
tailored
specifically
for
medicinal
applications,
presenting
a
comprehensive
overview
of
their
potential
enhance
processes
improve
health
outcomes.
A
major
focus
is
on
multifaceted
roles
contexts.
These
include
drug
delivery
systems,
wound
healing,
antimicrobial
coatings,
tissue
engineering
scaffolds,
among
others.
Furthermore,
it
discusses
challenges
regulatory
considerations
associated
with
integration
clinical
practice.
By
exploring
latest
research
findings,
provides
valuable
insights
how
are
poised
transform
landscape
applications.
It
underscores
processes,
mitigate
health-related
challenges,
pave
way
healthier
future.
Results in Engineering,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
20, С. 101511 - 101511
Опубликована: Окт. 18, 2023
Eco-friendly
bio-active
materials
designed
from
available
natural
resources
have
been
signified
a
big
challenge
in
the
past
few
decades.
Nevertheless,
deficiency
of
most
essential
knowledge
regarding
effective
processing
starting
which
has
used
to
fabricate
targeted
bio-polymeric
composites
framework
is
considered
foremost
encounter.
However,
cellulosic
fibers
(generally
extracted
different
parts
plants
like
bast/bark,
leaf,
steam)
received
more
attention
researchers,
due
their
outstanding
physiochemical,
thermomechanical,
morphological
properties
and
eco-friendly
nature/sustainability.
Basically,
features
hinge
on
proper
preparation
modification
process.
Conversely,
main
problem
fiber
its
hydrophilic
nature
while
polymeric
matrix
are
hydrophobic
thus
it
urgent
reduce
by
conducting
various
significant
chemical
techniques
so
as
improve
overall
quality
reinforcement
sustainable
biocomposite.
Therefore,
will
be
proposed
with
detailed
overview
focusing
notable
process
modifications
characterization
methods
this
review.
We
also
summarize
important
findings
earlier
literature
effects
treatments
being
emphasized.
Results in Engineering,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
21, С. 101609 - 101609
Опубликована: Ноя. 28, 2023
Inventory
management
challenges
are
optimizing
inventory
levels,
minimizing
stockouts,
and
streamlining
the
supply
chain
process
for
vendor
customer.
The
study
tries
to
improve
these
by
proposing
a
new
Viable
Supply
Chain
(VSC)
incorporating
Vendor-Managed-Inventory
(VMI)
with
Consignment
Stock
(SC)
policy
managing
between
SC
components.
These
strategies
access
level
of
customer
in
vendor,
if
items
sold,
pays
that
was
sold.
Robust
Stochastic
Optimization
(RSO)
Conditional
Value
at
Risk
(CVaR)
as
risk
criteria
is
utilized
solve
model.
objective
function
this
model
combines
expected
value,
maximum,
CVaR
cost.
To
promote
viability
against
disruption,
sustainability
requirements
such
CO2
emissions
energy
consumption
considered.
An
agile
approach
includes
learning
factor
suggested.
In
addition,
resiliency
strategy
addressing
order
disruption
proposed.
case
research
small
healthcare
industry
prepares
drug
products.
It
one
largest
industries
high
sales
added
value.
results
show
inclusion
VMI
CS
main
problem-solving
resulted
14.8
%
cost
reduction
compared
scenario
where
were
not
Finally,
sensitivity
analysis
performed
on
confidence,
conservatism
coefficient,
rate,
agility
rate
scale
problem.
ACS Applied Bio Materials,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
6(12), С. 5169 - 5192
Опубликована: Ноя. 30, 2023
The
biopolymer
lignin,
which
is
heterogeneous
and
abundant,
usually
present
in
plant
cell
walls
gives
them
rigidity
strength.
As
a
byproduct
of
the
wood,
paper,
pulp
manufacturing
industry,
lignin
ranks
as
second
most
prevalent
worldwide,
following
cellulose.
This
review
paper
explores
extraction,
modification,
prospective
applications
various
industries,
including
enhancement
thermosetting
thermoplastic
polymers,
biomedical
such
vanillin
production,
fuel
development,
carbon
fiber
composites,
creation
nanomaterials
for
food
packaging
drug
delivery.
structural
characteristics
remain
undefined
due
to
its
origin,
separation,
fragmentation
processes.
comprehensive
overview
encompasses
state-of-the-art
techniques,
potential
applications,
diverse
extraction
methods,
chemical
modifications,
utilization,
vanillin.
Moreover,
focuses
on
utilization
lignin-modified
polymer
blends
across
multiple
sectors,
providing
insights
into
advantages
limitations
this
innovative
approach
development
environmentally
friendly
materials.
Results in Engineering,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
22, С. 102261 - 102261
Опубликована: Май 12, 2024
Water
treatment
technology
is
advancing
to
extend
the
supply
of
pure
drinking
water
low-income
societies.
The
application
biomass-based
silver
nanoparticles
for
purification
among
outstanding
innovations
in
this
respect.
Silver
has
less
reactivity
and
excellent
stability,
which
makes
it
preferable
biological
applications
such
as
water.
In
research
review,
synthesis
(AgNPs)
using
different
techniques
chemical
synthesis,
physical
photochemical
was
discussed.
AgNPs
supported
by
biomass-driven
silica
gel
its
were
found
be
promising
technologies.
use
biobased
aerogel
disinfection
recently
been
subject
findings
an
effective
method
killing
microorganisms
from
characteristics
bio-silica
are
unequalled,
large
part
because
increased
porosity,
greater
surface
area,
extraordinarily
inadequate
thermal
conductivity
density,
potent
antibacterial
action
against
both
Escherichia
coli
(E.
coli)
Staphylococcus
aureas
(S.
aureus)
at
low
concentrations.
These
features
exhibited
that
bio-based
aerogel-coated
a
interest
also
have
anti-fouling
properties
prevent
clogging
membrane
filters,
enhances
their
potential
improving
quality
safety.
Journal of Functional Biomaterials,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
15(11), С. 348 - 348
Опубликована: Ноя. 16, 2024
Regenerated
cellulose
fibers
are
a
highly
adaptable
biomaterial
with
numerous
medical
applications
owing
to
their
inherent
biocompatibility,
biodegradability,
and
robust
mechanical
properties.
In
the
domain
of
wound
care,
regenerated
facilitate
moist
environment
conducive
healing,
minimize
infection
risk,
adapt
topographies,
making
it
ideal
for
different
types
dressings.
tissue
engineering,
scaffolds
provide
matrix
cell
attachment
proliferation,
supporting
development
artificial
skin,
cartilage,
other
tissues.
Furthermore,
fibers,
used
as
absorbable
sutures,
degrade
within
body,
eliminating
need
removal
proving
advantageous
internal
suturing.
The
textile
industry
relies
heavily
on
because
unique
properties
that
make
them
suitable
various
applications,
including
surgical
garments,
diagnostic
materials.
produced
by
dissolving
from
natural
sources
reconstituting
into
fiber
form,
which
can
be
customized
specific
uses.
This
paper
will
explore
types,
properties,
in
contexts,
alongside
an
examination
its
manufacturing
processes
technologies,
well
associated
challenges.
Materials,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
18(2), С. 236 - 236
Опубликована: Янв. 8, 2025
Electron
microscopy
(EM)
is
a
key
tool
for
studying
the
microstructure
of
wood;
however,
observing
uncoated
samples
poses
challenge
due
to
surface
charging.
This
study
aims
identify
critical
voltage
that
allows
effective
observation
wood
without
significant
loading.
As
part
experiment,
different
species
were
tested,
including
Acacia
(Robinia
pseudoacacia
L.),
Oak
(Quercus
robur
Maple
(Acer
pseudoplatanus
spp.),
Ash
(Fraxinus
excelsior
Spruce
(Picea
abies
(L.)
Karst.),
Thermowood
(Thermal
modifed
Spruce),
Garapa
(Apuleia
leiocarpa),
Ipé
(Handroanthus
Merbau
(Intsia
bijuga),
and
Massaranduba
(Manilkara
spp.).
Several
methods
tested
preparation
SEM
analysis,
use
circular
saw,
hand
milling
machine,
microtome.
The
results
show
optimal
varied
depending
on
species.
Regarding
selection
obtained,
it
was
found
could
be
effectively
observed.
finding
suggests
practical
observations
can
accelerated
more
cost-effective,
as
all
exhibited
required
range
1
kV
1.6
kV.
Additionally,
determined
using
secondary
electron
detector
such
observations,
provided
sufficiently
strong
signal
even
at
relatively
low
voltages.
Conversely,
when
backscattered
detector,
beneficial
coated
achieve
sufficient
higher
brings
new
knowledge
will
facilitate
further
research
applications
in
other
or
wood-based
materials.
