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Ionic Liquid‐Reinforced Multifunctional Hydrogel for the Treatment of Enterocutaneous Fistula
12/05/2025 -
ECFGel is a multifunctional hydrogel engineered to treat infection‐associated ECFs. ECFGel demonstrates outstanding mechanical and biological properties, facilitating easy application, reliable...
Innovative Enhancement of Mechanical and Thermal Properties of Polylactic Acid Foam by Adjusting Crystallization
18/04/2025 -
This study investigates the regulation of PLA crystallization and foaming performance through the use of chain extenders and nucleating agents. The foam is subjected to annealing treatment to improve...
Biodegradation Studies and Material Properties of Quercetin Incorporated Soy Protein Isolate Films
07/04/2025 -
ABSTRACTThe study aims to evaluate the effects of different contents of quercetin (1%–3%) on structural and morphological characteristics of soy protein isolate (SPI) based films fabricated by the...
Lessons learned from Café Scientifique public webinars on pregnancy and parenting in arthritis: perspectives from patients, clinicians, and researchers
08/04/2025 -
Phosphorus bioavailability proved a critical indicator for assessing compost product quality, yet the efficiency of phosphorus activation in traditional sludge composting processes is unfavorable....
Autonomous Bioelectronic Devices Based on Silk Fibroin
23/03/2025 -
This review highlights the unique autonomous features of silk fibroin (SF), including self‐healing, shape‐morphing, and biodegradability, which enable its integration into bioelectronics. Key...
Study and Application of Microbial Community in Biodegradation of Kitchen Waste Using High‐Throughput Sequencing and Strain Isolation Techniques
18/03/2025 -
Graphical Abstract and Lay SummaryThis study investigated the microbial diversity of communities that degrade kitchen waste, focusing on isolating lignin‐degrading strains. By combining...
Artificial Intelligence and Multiscale Modeling for Sustainable Biopolymers and Bioinspired Materials
10/03/2025 -
This review explores the multiscale architectures and functional mechanisms of biopolymers and bioinspired materials, from hierarchical structures to AI‐powered methodologies. It covers sustainable...
An Implantable and Degradable Silk Sericin Protein Film Energy Harvester for Next‐Generation Cardiovascular Electronic Devices
02/03/2025 -
A piezoelectric film is created using structural engineered silk sericin, presenting satisfactory output performance, biocompatibility, and biodegradability. This piezoelectric film‐based...
Microstructure, Mechanical Properties, Corrosion Behavior, and in Vitro Assessment of Mg‐Zn‐Cu Alloy for Gastrointestinal Anastomosis Staple Application
21/02/2025 -
This study investigates the microstructural, mechanical, corrosion, biocompatibility, and antibacterial properties of Mg‐2Zn‐xCu alloys (x = 0.1, 0.6, 1.2 wt%). Higher Cu content results in...
Biopolymeric Gels: Advancements in Sustainable Multifunctional Materials
09/02/2025 -
Focusing on global sustainability, biopolymeric gels are gaining attention for eco‐friendly advantages over synthetic gels—renewable raw materials, energy‐efficient fabrication, and superior...
Demonstrating the Effectiveness of an Alternative to Triton X‐100 for Detergent‐Mediated Viral Inactivation in Biomanufacturing
05/02/2025 -
ABSTRACTDetergent‐mediated viral inactivation is an important process step for ensuring viral safety of parenteral biotherapeutics, including plasma proteins and monoclonal antibodies (mAb). The...
Bioactive Functionalized Chitosan Thermo‐Responsive Hydrogels as Promising Platforms for Therapeutic, Regenerative Oral, and Maxillofacial Applications
25/01/2025 -
Graphical Abstract and Lay SummaryBecause of their superior physicochemical qualities, chitosan thermosensitive hydrogels are a multipurpose platform that is frequently used in the biomedical...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Reinforcing Gelatin Hydrogels via In Situ Phase Separation and Enhanced Interphase Bonding for Advanced 3D Fabrication
10/12/2024 -
This study develops a novel gelatin hydrogel through microstructural optimization. The resulting hydrogel exhibits superior mechanical properties compared to conventional methacrylated gelatin...
Sustainable Silk Fibroin Ionic Touch Screens for Flexible Biodegradable Electronics with Integrated AI and IoT Functionality
08/12/2024 -
A silk fibroin ionic touchscreen platform with high elasticity, high environmental tolerance, and biodegradability, is introduced for sustainable flexible electronics. This study showcases the...
Sonoactivated Z‐Scheme Heterojunction for Enhanced Sonodynamic Mitophagy Inhibition and Triple Negative Breast Cancer Treatment
01/12/2024 -
This work reports on the engineering of a liquid Z‐scheme heterojunction nanosonosensitizer‐based sonodynamic mitophagy inhibition strategy for inducing enhanced sonodynamic therapy (SDT)...
