Bioplastics
Bioplastics
Leveraging Optical Anisotropy of the Morpho Butterfly Wing for Quantitative, Stain‐Free, and Contact‐Free Assessment of Biological Tissue Microstructures
15/01/2025 -
We leverage the intrinsic optical anisotropy of the Morpho butterfly wing to introduce Morpho‐Enhanced Polarized Light Microscopy (MorE‐PoL), a stain‐ and contact‐free imaging methodology...
A Robust, Biodegradable, and Fire‐Retardant Cellulose Nanofibers‐Based Structural Material Fabricated from Natural Sargassum
15/01/2025 -
Cellulose nanofiber and alginate from natural sargassum are used to prepare a fire‐retardant structural material through a hydrogel layer‐by‐layer method. This bio‐based material has...
CircZMYM2 Alleviates TGF-β1-Induced Proliferation, Migration and Activation of Fibroblasts via Targeting miR-199b-5p/KLF13 Axis
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Abstract Dysregulated circular RNAs (circRNAs) has been revealed to be involved in pulmonary fibrosis progression. Herein, this study focused on exploring the function and...
Comprehensive Review on Bio-Based Treatments for Polyvinyl Chloride Plastic
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Abstract Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) plastics are widespread around the globe, and each year, thousands of tons of PVC end up in the environment in the form of...
Fully Degradable Food‐Based Solenoids and Radio Frequency Circuits for Green Electronics
10/01/2025 -
Circuit elements composed of biodegradable and bioderived materials constitute a unique opportunity for the development of sustainable single‐use electronics. Herein, the use of food products for...
Polyproline‐Polyornithine Diblock Copolymers with Inherent Mitochondria Tropism
10/01/2025 -
This study presents the synthesis and characterization of polypeptide‐based diblock copolymers with inherent mitochondria‐targeting properties. Utilizing a scalable 2‐step polymerization...
Machine Learning‐Assisted High‐Throughput Screening of Nanozymes for Ulcerative Colitis
12/01/2025 -
A data‐driven design strategy is developed for UC therapeutic nanozymes. The optimal CT‐imageable oral UC therapeutic nanozyme SrDy2O4 is successfully discovered and the high‐dimensional...
Bio‐Based Elastomers: Design, Properties, and Biomedical Applications
13/01/2025 -
This review systematically examines the recent progress of representative bio‐based elastomers derived from molecular building blocks and biopolymers, focusing on molecular design, synthesis...
Molecular Weight‐Dependent Boron Release Effect in PVA/Chitosan Cryogels and In Vitro Mineralization Evaluations by Osteoblast Cells
10/01/2025 -
ABSTRACTCryogels were fabricated by combining polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) and chitosan of varying molecular weights (Mw). In this study, the effects of chitosan Mw, types of boron‐containing molecules...
Biopolymer‐Based Flame Retardants and Flame‐Retardant Materials
08/01/2025 -
This review presents recent advancements in producing sustainable flame‐retardant materials using biopolymers as additive agents, functional coatings, and structural matrices. The focus is on...
Removal of Ampicillin with Nitrifying Cultures in a SBR Reactor
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Abstract The presence of antibiotics in wastewater discharges significantly affects the environment, mainly due to the generation of bacterial populations with multiple antibiotic...
Highly Flexible Methyl Cellulose/Gelatin Hydrogels for Potential Cartilage Tissue Engineering Applications
07/01/2025 -
ABSTRACTCartilage damage resulting from trauma demonstrates a poor capacity for repair due to its avascular nature. Cartilage tissue engineering offers a unique therapeutic option for cartilage...
Synergy of Hydrophilic Properties and Antibacterial Inhibition in Polyvinyl Alcohol Nanofibrous Mats Loaded With Croton Bonplandianum Baill Leaf Extract
06/01/2025 -
ABSTRACTThe antibacterial nanofibrous mat is crucial in biomedicine as it enhances infection control, expedites wound healing, and mitigates health hazards by decreasing antibiotic usage. A novel...
The Effect of Accessibility of Insoluble Substrate on the Overall Kinetics of Enzymatic Degradation
06/01/2025 -
The evolution of the surface‐to‐volume ratio of the substrate particle influences the observed reaction kinetics. The surface area may increase (cylindrical pore: blue) or decrease (sphere: red,...
Passive Isothermal Flexible Sensor Enabled by Smart Thermal‐Regulating Aerogels
05/01/2025 -
A passive isothermal flexible sensor enabled by radiative cooling and heat insulation for adapting dynamic thermal conditions is demonstrated. In summer, when solar radiation is high, PDRC prevails...
Environmental Sustainability of Natural Biopolymer‐Based Electrolytes for Lithium Ion Battery Applications
05/01/2025 -
Twenty‐one biopolymer electrolytes including membrane‐liquid electrolytes, gel electrolytes, and solid electrolytes are synthesized to analyze their electrochemical properties and environmental...
Tunable Bicontinuous Macroporous Cell Culture Scaffolds via Kinetically Controlled Phase Separation
02/01/2025 -
Kinetic control of photopolymerization tunes pore size during the formation of macroporous hydrogel scaffolds via liquid–liquid phase separation. The fabrication process is cytocompatible for...
A Universal Strategy to Mitigate Microphase Separation via Cellulose Nanocrystal Hydration in Fabricating Strong, Tough, and Fatigue‐Resistant Hydrogels
29/12/2024 -
A universal phase‐engineering strategy is reported to achieve mechanically robust hydrogels by tuning microphase separation using cellulose nanocrystal (CNC) and common compatible polymer systems....
Chitosan‐Camphor Beads as a Novel Starting Biomaterial: Insights Into Methodological Approaches for Preparation
26/12/2024 -
ABSTRACTBiomaterials with antimicrobial and muco‐adhesive properties represent an efficient system for different applications. In this paper, a new biomaterial based on chitosan‐camphor beads and...
Rationally Engineering Pro‐Proteins and Membrane‐Penetrating α‑Helical Polypeptides for Genome Editing Toward Choroidal Neovascularization Treatment
24/12/2024 -
Adenosine triphosphate‐tagged pro‐proteins are engineered to form stable nanocomplexes with guanidyl‐rich, α‐helical polypeptide and enable robust cytosolic delivery. By delivering...
STING‐Activating Polymers Boost Lymphatic Delivery of mRNA Vaccine to Potentiate Cancer Immunotherapy
23/12/2024 -
LNP is modified by a novel STING‐activating polymer (PD) to enhance immune effect of mRNA vaccines by boosting cellular uptake and triggering robust immune activation. Optimizing the polymerization...
