In
response
to
the
global
energy
crisis
and
pollution
resulting
primarily
from
nonrenewable
sources,
researchers
are
exploring
alternative
machinery
capable
of
harvesting
under
ambient
environmental
conditions.
Piezoelectric
is
rapidly
becoming
a
preferred
technique
for
powering
devices
on
mesoscale
microscale.
materials
can
produce
electricity
as
result
mechanical
stress;
these
also
exhibit
inverse
piezoelectric
effect,
known
converse
effect.
Certain
possess
properties,
such
bone,
proteins,
crystals
(quartz),
ceramics
(lead
zirconate
titanate).
The
combination
with
two
or
more
other
leads
development
hybrid
that
have
improved
properties
be
applied
novel
applications.
With
materials,
existing
technologies
enhanced,
new
systems
developed,
ranging
healthcare,
ultrasonic
transducers,
storage,
smart
fabrics,
sensors
actuators,
energy-harvesting
systems,
robotics.
Hybrid Advances,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
6, С. 100265 - 100265
Опубликована: Июль 30, 2024
Agriculture
throughout
the
world
is
scrambling
to
find
solutions
problems
caused
by
conventional
chemical
fertilizers.
Next-generation
fertilizers
made
from
biodegradable
materials
and
powered
renewable
energy
sources
might
be
solution,
resulting
in
a
more
efficient
use
of
nutrients
less
damage
environment.
A
growing
body
research
over
last
decade
has
shown
that
chitosan
nanoparticles
may
improve
agricultural
productivity
delivering
plants.
Chitosan,
shells
crabs,
coats
insects,
cell
walls
fungus,
some
algae,
been
known
for
long
time
have
biological
properties,
especially
anti-microbial
properties.
Chitosan
demonstrated
numerous
positive
effects
on
plants
when
added
soil
form
amendment,
including
decrease
pathogen
assault
infection.
The
primary
chitosan-based
antibacterial
applications,
administering
drugs,
vaccine
delivery,
callus
tissue
regeneration
discussed.
Finally,
an
active
molecule
with
potential
usage
wide
range
fields,
engineering,
cancer
therapy,
Covid-19
treatment
nasal
formulation,
antiviral
administration,
medicinal
applications
mainly
Typhoid
Malaria
treatment,
water
purification,
food
packaging,
agriculture,
disease
control
Advanced Healthcare Materials,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
13(12)
Опубликована: Янв. 31, 2024
Abstract
The
skin
serves
as
the
body's
outermost
barrier
and
is
largest
organ,
providing
protection
not
only
to
body
but
also
various
internal
organs.
Owing
continuous
exposure
external
factors,
it
susceptible
damage
that
can
range
from
simple
severe,
including
serious
types
of
wounds
such
burns
or
chronic
wounds.
Macrophages
play
a
crucial
role
in
entire
wound‐healing
process
contribute
significantly
regeneration.
Initially,
M1
macrophages
infiltrate
phagocytose
bacteria,
debris,
dead
cells
fresh
As
tissue
repair
activated,
M2
are
promoted,
reducing
inflammation
facilitating
restoration
dermis
epidermis
regenerate
tissue.
This
suggests
extracellular
matrix
(ECM)
promotes
cell
adhesion,
proliferation,
migrationand
macrophage
polarization.
Among
numerous
strategies,
electrospinning
versatile
technique
for
obtaining
ECM‐mimicking
structures
with
anisotropic
isotropic
topologies
micro/nanofibers.
Various
electrospun
biomaterials
influence
polarization
based
on
their
topologies.
Moreover,
these
fibers
possess
high
surface‐area‐to‐volume
ratio,
promoting
effective
exchange
vital
nutrients
oxygen,
which
viability
Micro/nanofibers
diverse
physical
chemical
properties
be
tailored
polarize
toward
regeneration
wound
healing,
depending
specific
requirements.
review
describes
significance
micro/nanostructures
activating
healing.
Journal of Controlled Release,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
363, С. 621 - 640
Опубликована: Окт. 12, 2023
Skin
diseases
are
among
the
most
common
in
global
population
and
with
growth
of
aging
population,
they
represent
an
increasing
burden
to
healthcare
systems
worldwide.
Even
though
rarely
life-threatening,
suffering
for
those
affected
is
high
due
visibility
physical
discomfort
related
these
diseases.
Typical
symptoms
skin
include
inflamed,
swollen
or
itchy
skin,
therefore,
there
a
demand
effective
therapy
options.
In
recent
years,
electrospinning
has
attracted
considerable
interest
field
drug
delivery.
The
technique
allows
producing
multifunctional
drug-loaded
fibrous
patches
from
various
natural
synthetic
polymers
fiber
diameters
nano-
micrometer
range,
suitable
treatment
wide
variety
great
potential
electrospun
not
only
lies
their
tunable
release
properties
possibility
entrap
therapeutic
compounds,
but
also
provide
mechanical
protection
impaired
area,
exhibit
surface
allow
gas
exchange,
absorb
exudate
porous
structure
cytocompatible
biodegradable.
case
wound
healing,
cell
adhesion
promoted
resemblance
fibers
native
extracellular
matrix.
This
review
gives
overview
applications
therapy.
addition
bacterial,
diabetic
burn
wounds,
focus
placed
on
inflammatory
such
as
atopic
dermatitis
psoriasis,
options
cancer,
acne
vulgaris
herpes
labialis
discussed.
While
we
aim
emphasize
this
paper,
highlight
challenges
limitations
current
research
field.
Scientific Reports,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
14(1)
Опубликована: Окт. 11, 2024
Wound
management
is
a
critical
aspect
of
healthcare,
necessitating
effective
and
innovative
wound
dressing
materials.
Many
existing
dressings
lack
effectiveness
exhibit
limitations,
including
poor
antimicrobial
activity,
toxicity,
inadequate
moisture
regulation,
weak
mechanical
performance.
The
aim
this
study
to
develop
natural-based
nanofibrous
structure
that
possesses
desirable
characteristics
for
use
as
dressing.
chemical
analysis
confirmed
the
successful
creation
Zein
(Ze)
(25%
w/v)
/gelatin
(Gel)
(10%
/chitosan
(CS)
(2%
/Polyvinyl
alcohol
(PVA)
scaffolds
loaded
with
vitamin
E
tocopheryl
polyethylene
glycol
succinate
(Vit
E).
swelling
percentages
nanofiber
(NF),
NF
+
Vit
E,
cross-linked
(CNF),
CNF
were
49%,
110%,
410%,
676%,
respectively;
degradation
rates
NF,
CNF,
29.57
±
5.06%,
33.78
7.8%,
14.03
7.52%,
43
6.27%,
respectively.
antibacterial
properties
demonstrated
impregnated
antibiotics
reduced
Escherichia
coli
(E.
coli)
counts
by
approximately
27–28%
Staphylococcus
aureus
(S.
aureus)
about
34–35%
compared
negative
control.
In
conclusion,
Ze/Gel/CS/PVA
have
potential
suitable
materials
because
environmentally
friendly
contribute
sustainable
care
controlled
ensures
breakdown
harmlessly.
Journal of Applied Polymer Science,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
141(34)
Опубликована: Июнь 16, 2024
Abstract
Electrospinning
is
currently
one
of
the
most
used
techniques
for
obtaining
various
types
nanofibers.
In
era
sustainable
development,
it
essential
to
utilize
environmentally
friendly
raw
materials
and
solvents.
This
review
summarizes
current
state
art
in
biopolymer
electrospinning
using
deep
eutectic
To
date,
there
have
not
been
too
many
studies
on
simultaneous
application
these
mixtures
biopolymers
process.
Nevertheless,
use
natural
origin
replacement
conventional
organic
solvents
with
appear
promising
this
technique
due
attractive
properties
both
biopolymers.
article
aims
inspire
scientists
further
research
direction,
related
development
aimed
at
reducing
negative
environmental
impact.
Macromolecular Rapid Communications,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Фев. 20, 2025
Abstract
There
is
intense
research
during
the
past
few
decades
to
design
and
fabricate
drug
delivery
systems
using
electrospinning
system.
Electrospinning
an
efficient
technique
produce
nanofiber
materials
with
different
dimensions
morphologies
by
adjusting
processing
parameters.
becoming
innovative
technology
that
promotes
pursuit
maintenance
of
human
health.
Herein,
review
discusses
contribution
in
systems,
summarising
modification
various
system
configurations
effects
process
parameters
on
fibers,
their
application
including
carrier
materials,
loaded
drugs
release
mechanisms
illustrates
medical
applications.
Finally,
this
challenges,
bottlenecks,
development
prospects
field
terms
scaling
up
for
clinical
use
exploring
potential
solutions
pave
way
establish
future
systems.
RSC Advances,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
14(44), С. 32668 - 32699
Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2024
Superhydrophobic
coatings
with
remarkable
water
repellence
have
emerged
as
an
increasingly
prominent
field
of
research
the
growth
material
engineering
and
coating
industries.
address
requirements
several
application
areas
characteristics
including
corrosion
resistance,
drag
reduction,
anti-icing,
anti-fogging,
self-cleaning
properties.
Furthermore,
range
applications
for
superhydrophobic
has
been
substantially
broadened
by
inclusion
key
performance
features
such
flame
retardancy,
thermal
insulation,
resistance
to
penetration,
UV
transparency,
anti-reflection,
many
more.
Numerous
endeavours
focused
on
biomimetic
materials
because
their
distinct
surface
wettability.
To
develop
a
long
lifespan,
scientists
refined
processes
preparation
selection.
accomplish
repellency,
are
usually
fabricated
using
harmful
fluorinated
chemicals
or
synthetic
polymers.
Utilising
derived
from
biomass
offers
sustainable
alternative
that
uses
renewable
resources
in
order
eliminate
consumption
these
hazardous
substances.
This
paper
provides
insight
researches
reported
construction
lignin,
cellulose,
chitosan
starch
along
techniques
used
constructing
coatings.
study
is
useful
resource
guidance
selection
various
biobased
polymers
tailored
specific
applications.
The
further
part
put
light
different
employed
disciplines
future
perspectives
Food biomacromolecules.,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Дек. 16, 2024
Abstract
Biopolymers,
derived
from
renewable
resources
such
as
plants,
animals,
and
microorganisms,
are
emerging
sustainable
alternatives
to
traditional
petroleum‐based
polymers.
The
review
examines
the
key
characteristics
of
biopolymers,
including
their
biodegradability,
biocompatibility,
potential
for
carbon
neutrality.
These
crucial
determining
suitability
different
packaging
applications
reduce
environmental
pollution.
While
acknowledging
promise
also
addresses
challenges
production
costs,
scalability
issues,
performance
limitations.
Strategies
enhance
biopolymer
performance,
plasticization,
blending,
nanomaterial
reinforcement,
discussed.
Interestingly,
highlights
field
active
intelligent
systems,
which
incorporate
antimicrobial
agents
sensors
extend
shelf
life
monitor
food
quality
in
real‐time.
emphasizes
importance
cycle
assessments
evaluating
overall
impact
biopolymer‐based
compared
conventional
alternatives.
In
conclusion,
this
provides
an
overview
current
state
research
identifies
areas
future
investigation.
By
synthesizing
knowledge,
identifying
challenges,
highlighting
opportunities,
contributes
ongoing
efforts
create
a
more
circular
industry.
