Enhancing biocompatibility and functionality: Carbon nanotube-polymer nanocomposites for improved biomedical applications
Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
99, С. 105958 - 105958
Опубликована: Июль 9, 2024
Язык: Английский
A Mechanistic Understanding to Photophysical Phenomenon in Development of Near-Infrared (NIR) Responsive Hydrogels: Advancements in precision Drug Delivery
Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown, С. 106682 - 106682
Опубликована: Фев. 1, 2025
Язык: Английский
Advances in sensing technologies using functional carbon nanotube-hydrogel nanocomposites
Inorganic Chemistry Communications,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown, С. 114139 - 114139
Опубликована: Фев. 1, 2025
Язык: Английский
Design and characterization of tunable chitosan hydrogels cross-linked with epiclon through amide bond formation modified with multi-walled carbon nanotubes for adsorption of aflatoxin B 1 from aqueous solutions
Journal of Macromolecular Science Part A,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown, С. 1 - 11
Опубликована: Фев. 24, 2025
Язык: Английский
Design and Application of Stimuli‐Responsive Nanocomposite Hydrogels: A Review
Macromolecular Rapid Communications,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Март 3, 2025
Abstract
In
order
to
improve
the
disadvantages
of
traditional
hydrogels
such
as
low
mechanical
strength
and
lack
responsiveness,
different
types
nanoparticles
or
nanostructures
are
added
into
hydrogel
network
through
in
situ
polymerization,
self‐assembly
techniques,
other
strategies,
giving
a
variety
special
properties,
stimulation
sensitivity,
optical
electrical
reversibility.
With
development
nano
materials
synthesis
technology,
nanocomposite
have
shown
great
potential
drug
delivery,
tissue
engineering,
motion
detection,
wastewater
treatment,
been
extensively
studied
recent
years.
This
review
comprehensively
elucidates
state‐of‐the‐art
preparation
strategies
underlying
response
mechanisms
diverse
stimulus‐responsive
hydrogels,
spanning
temperature,
pH,
humidity,
electrical,
light
responses.
It
systematically
dissects
their
applications
biomedicine,
environmental
remediation,
flexible
sensing,
composite
phase
change
materials.
Moreover,
it
delves
future
prospects
challenges,
emphasizing
need
for
continuous
innovation
unlock
full
emerging
fields
address
existing
limitations.
Язык: Английский
Polycaprolactone-Based Composite Electrospun Nanofibers as Hybrid Biomaterial Systems Containing Hydroxyl- or Carboxylic Acid-Functionalized Multiwall Carbon Nanotubes
Fibers and Polymers,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
25(5), С. 1701 - 1712
Опубликована: Апрель 20, 2024
Abstract
Composite
electrospun
nanofibers
based
on
polycaprolactone
(PCL)
have
shown
promise
in
various
biomedical
applications
due
to
their
unique
properties.
This
study
investigates
the
effects
of
incorporating
hydroxyl
(–OH)-
or
carboxylic
acid
(–COOH)-functionalized
multiwall
carbon
nanotubes
(MWCNTs)
into
PCL
matrices.
Two
types
functionalized
additives,
MWCNT-OH
and
MWCNT-COOH,
were
used
at
different
concentrations
(0.06
0.12
wt%).
Various
characterization
techniques
including
FTIR,
XRD,
AFM,
SEM,
water
contact
angle
analysis,
tensile
strength
testing
employed
evaluate
changes
nanofiber
morphology,
crystallinity,
surface
topography,
wettability,
mechanical
In
addition,
vitro
cytotoxicity
assays
conducted
using
HUVECs
L929
fibroblasts
over
1-,
3-,
5-day
intervals.
represents
a
novel
examination
MWCNTs
as
additives
biopolymer
The
findings
indicate
that
small
amounts
enhances
physicochemical
characteristics
nanofibers,
making
them
more
suitable
for
applications.
While
both
MWCNT
improved
properties
compared
pure
MWCNT-incorporated
exhibited
most
favorable
features.
conclusion,
this
research
highlights
potential
tailored
PCL-based
composite
containing
advanced
biomaterial
systems
applications,
contributing
development
innovative
biomaterials
diverse
contexts.
Язык: Английский
Molecular understanding of the self-assembly of an N-isopropylacrylamide delivery system for the loading and temperature-dependent release of curcumin
Communications Chemistry,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
7(1)
Опубликована: Июль 29, 2024
Global
changes
and
drug
abuse
are
forcing
humanity
to
face
various
disease
problems,
alternative
therapies
with
safe
natural
substances
have
important
research
value.
This
paper
combines
techniques
in
quantum
chemical
calculations
molecular
simulations
provide
molecular-level
insight
into
the
dynamics
of
self-assembly
N-isopropylacrylamide
(NIPAM)
for
loading
curcumin
(CUR).
The
results
indicate
that
increasing
chain
length
NIPAM
molecules
reduces
their
efficiency
encapsulating
locking
CUR,
electrostatic
interactions
van
der
Waals
main
driving
forces
behind
evolution
system
configurations
these
processes.
isopropyl
groups
two
phenolic
ring
planes
CUR
contact
areas
interaction
between
types
molecules.
thermosensitive
effect
can
alter
distribution
around
CUR.
As
a
result,
when
temperature
rises
from
ambient
(300
K)
human
characteristic
(310
K),
NIPAM-CUR
radial
functions
suggest
body
is
more
suitable
release.
Our
findings
offer
vital
theoretical
foundation
practical
guidance
researchers
develop
temperature-sensitive
delivery
systems
tailored
addressing
its
clinical
application
bottleneck.
Curcumin
substance
beneficial
pharmacological
properties,
but
poor
solubility,
instability
absorption
hinder
use
as
therapeutic
agent
body.
Here,
authors
explore
release
curcumin.
Язык: Английский