Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Jie Cui, Xiao Yu, Yihong Shen, Binbin Sun, Wanxin Guo, Mingyue Liu, Yujie Chen, Li Wang, Xingping Zhou, Muhammad Shafiq, Xiumei Mo
Summary: Tissue engineering has gained widespread attention as a method of producing patient-specific tissue constructs for tissue repair. Different types of scaffold materials have been developed, and the choice of materials should consider their mechanical properties, biodegradability, biocompatibility, and bioresorbability. Inorganic materials, with their broad range of physico-chemical properties, can be used as scaffold fillers and offer a good alternative for tissue engineering. This review focuses on the use of inorganic components in electrospun membranes and emphasizes the biological advantages of incorporating inorganic materials in tissue repair.
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Tairong Kuang, Shaowei Chen, Zhipeng Gu, Zhisen Shen, Aleksander Hejna, Mohammad Reza Saeb, Feng Chen, Mingqiang Zhong, Tong Liu
Summary: A simple, non-toxic, and cost-effective method was developed to fabricate high-strength and oriented porous biodegradable scaffolds. By integrating annealing treatment, pressure-induced flow processing, and particulate leaching techniques, the obtained scaffolds exhibited highly oriented pore structures and suitable pore connectivity. The scaffolds showed improved mechanical properties and good biocompatibility, making them suitable for load-bearing bone tissue applications.
ADVANCED COMPOSITES AND HYBRID MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Estefania Baigorria, Leonardo F. Fraceto
Summary: Over the past three decades, the excessive use of pesticides to increase agricultural yields has led to water contamination, making the protection of contamination-free hydrographic basins a priority for society. This article discusses the impact of pesticides on aquatic environments, methodologies for pesticide removal from water, and the potential of biopolymeric nanocomposite materials for water purification.
ADVANCED SUSTAINABLE SYSTEMS
(2022)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Chunyu Wang, Yue Shao, Kunfeng Zhang, Baichun Wu, Xianyuan Du, Xingchun Li, Xiaoyan Zhang, Fuxin Liang, Zhenzhong Yang
Summary: A high-performance superhydrophobic stainless steel mesh membrane with a hairy-like poly(divinylbenzene) coating has been fabricated using a facile synthesis method. The unique hair-like microstructure of PDVB is responsible for the superhydrophobic performance with less blockage for the pores, achieving higher efficiency in separating oil/water mixtures. The mesh displays an unprecedentedly high intrusion pressure while maintaining a high flux, enabling further increment of flux under reduced pressure.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2021)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Wenhui Pei, Yalikun Yusufu, Yifei Zhan, Xucai Wang, Jian Gan, Liming Zheng, Peng Wang, Kai Zhang, Caoxing Huang
Summary: This study proposes a bio-enzyme approach to synthesize lignin-dehydrogenated polymers and hybridize them with hyaluronic acid to prepare hydrogel composites for promoting cartilage defect repair. The composites exhibit similar properties to articular cartilage and can promote the regeneration of hyaline cartilage with excellent biocompatibility and chondrogenic differentiation abilities.
ADVANCED COMPOSITES AND HYBRID MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Zhikang Jiang, Fen Zhang, Li Shen, Ting Ge, Yongcai Zhang
Summary: The study demonstrated that MnWO4 nanoparticles have higher adsorption capacity and Fenton-like catalytic activity towards aqueous methylene blue compared to MnWO4 nanorods, with the catalytic activity mainly attributed to WO42-.
Article
Polymer Science
Shuai Chang, Jiedong Wang, Nanfang Xu, Shaobo Wang, Hong Cai, Zhongjun Liu, Xing Wang
Summary: The study introduces an osteogenic hybrid hydrogel that can flexibly adhere to defective tissue and guide bone regeneration. The hydrogel networks formed through a rapid reaction offer multifunctional performance, including easy injection, favorable biocompatibility, and mechanical properties that facilitate stem cell viability and differentiation into osteocytes. The integration between the network and glass moieties enables adhesion to tissue, durable osteogenesis, and accelerated bone regeneration.
Article
Environmental Sciences
P. M. Martins, Bruno Santos, H. Salazar, Sonia A. C. Carabineiro, G. Botelho, Carlos J. Tavares, S. Lanceros-Mendez
Summary: This work focuses on the combination of multifunctional photocatalytic and adsorbent materials in a unique polymeric membrane. The efficient functionalization of TiO2 nanoparticles with gold particles enabled absorption of visible radiation. The produced hybrid materials showed high efficiency in the degradation of norfloxacin and adsorption of arsenic, making them valuable for water treatment processes.
Article
Engineering, Multidisciplinary
Ye Li, Min Wang, Meng Sun, Xinxin Wang, Dandan Pei, Bo Lei, Ang Li
Summary: A new hydrogel that encapsulates exosomes derived from stem cells can effectively treat traumatic brain injury (TBI) by reducing neuroinflammation and promoting neuroregeneration through anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects.
COMPOSITES PART B-ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Keming Wan, Caiyu Liu, Yan Wang, Wenliang Zhang, Pengfei Qi, Lei Guo, Gang Wei, Xiaomin Liu
Summary: This review presents the recent advances in the fabrication of MXene-based hybrid 3D architectures and their applications in water environmental remediation and monitoring. The review discusses the fabrication strategies of 3D MXene architectures and the methodologies on structural and functional regulations. It also presents and discusses the environmental science applications of 3D MXene architectures for various purposes.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Umar Asim, Syed M. Husnain, Naseem Abbas, Faisal Shahzad, Abdul Rehman Khan, Tahir Ali
Summary: MnO2 nanostructures with three distinct architectures, including flower, balk, and tube-like, were synthesized using a single step microwave assisted hydrothermal method at different reaction temperatures. Flower-like MnO2 exhibited higher specific surface area and porosity compared to balk and tube-like structures. The adsorption behavior towards Sr2+ radionuclide was best in MnO2-110 due to its hierarchical structure, high surface area, and quick steady state reach.
JOURNAL OF INDUSTRIAL AND ENGINEERING CHEMISTRY
(2021)
Article
Electrochemistry
Chen Chen, Miao Tian, Huijuan Han, Dapeng Wu, Ye Chen, Zhiyong Gao, Shuyan Gao, Kai Jiang
Summary: A bifunctional salts strategy using EDTA-2K and NaH2PO2·H2O as heteroatom dopants and porogens was proposed to enhance 2e(-) -ORR selectivity for electro-Fenton degradation. The optimized carbonaceous catalyst showed high degradation efficiencies for methyl yellow and mixed dyes, providing a new concept for catalytic activity and selectivity in electro-degradation of organic pollution.
ELECTROCHIMICA ACTA
(2021)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Ashvinder K. Rana, Fabrizio Scarpa, Vijay Kumar Thakur
Summary: Polyaniline, a special class of intrinsic conducting polymers, has potential applications in various fields. By blending with biomaterials like cellulose, the degradation rate and processibility of polyaniline can be improved. These biodegradable and environmentally friendly conducting polymers have significant potential in water treatment, electronic devices, and biomedical applications.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Chenxuan Li, Brian Lee, Chenxu Wang, Aayushi Bajpayee, Lacey D. Douglas, Bailey K. Phillips, Guanghua Yu, Natalia Rivera-Gonzalez, Bo-ji Peng, Zhiyuan Jiang, Hung-Jue Sue, Sarbajit Banerjee, Lei Fang
Summary: A scalable photopolymerization method has been developed to create a low-cost and scalable superhydrophobic coating for efficient separation of immiscible liquid/liquid mixtures, which shows desired mechanical robustness and chemical resistance for long-term application.
MATERIALS HORIZONS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Alexander Cordoba, Cesar Saldias, Marcela Urzua, Marco Montalti, Moreno Guernelli, Maria Letizia Focarete, Angel Leiva
Summary: This translation excerpt introduces various materials, strategies, and methods proposed to tackle wastewater pollution. It emphasizes the innovative approach of using hybrid materials made of polymeric nanofibers and photocatalytic nanoparticles. The crucial role of polymeric nanofibers and their versatility in pollutant degradation processes is highlighted.
Article
Engineering, Biomedical
Cheirmadurai Kalirajan, Thanikaivelan Palanisamy
ADVANCED HEALTHCARE MATERIALS
(2020)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Murali Ragothaman, Berhanu Telay Mekonnen, Thanikaivelan Palanisamy
MATERIALS CHEMISTRY AND PHYSICS
(2020)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Poornima Ramamoorthi, Aravindhan Rathinam, Raghava Rao Jonnalagadda, Thanikaivelan Palanisamy
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2020)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
A. Bruntha, R. Radhipriya, Thanikaivelan Palanisamy, A. Dhathathreyan
Summary: The study reveals that the addition of sodium chloride, magnesium chloride, and iron chloride in solution significantly affects the elastic properties of proteins, showing a reverse Hofmeister trend related to the valency and concentration of ions. High concentrations of divalent and trivalent ions lead to the formation of protein aggregates, which are mainly influenced by the long-range distribution of ions.
BIOPHYSICAL CHEMISTRY
(2021)
Article
Biophysics
Bruntha Arunachalam, Maheshkumar Jaganathan, Thanikaivelan Palanisamy, Aruna Dhathathreyan
Summary: The study investigated the mechanical properties of lipid vesicles under shear stress at a fluid/solid interface, revealing the direct correlation between vesicle size, elasticity, and sensitivity. Results showed that larger vesicles were structurally less stable, and the elasticity of vesicles was influenced by the presence of water molecules, with the DODAB lipid showing the lowest elastic compliance compared to others.
COLLOIDS AND SURFACES B-BIOINTERFACES
(2021)
Review
Biophysics
Pearlin Hameed, Geetha Manivasagam
Summary: Hydrogels are considered as biomaterials mimicking matrix due to their similarity with native extracellular matrix and ability to aid in soft tissue repair, playing a crucial role in 3D cell culture. Cells exert traction on hydrogels inducing non-periodic mechanobiological movements, which can be utilized to design actuators for tissue engineering.
BIOPHYSICAL REVIEWS
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Manufacturing
Pearlin Hameed, Chia-Fei Liu, Raghunandan Ummethala, Neera Singh, Her-Hsiung Huang, Geetha Manivasagam, Konda Gokuldoss Prashanth
Summary: In this study, Gyroid structures with interconnected porosity were fabricated using selective laser melting, with Ti6Al4V pores of different sizes. The compression tests showed a decrease in compressive strength with increasing pore size, with the 250 μm size demonstrating excellent strength. Biocompatibility evaluation using stem cells indicated that pore sizes of 350 and 400 μm displayed high compatibility, while the 250 μm size showed an optimal combination of mechanical and biological properties for practical applications.
PROGRESS IN ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Jithin Vishnu, A. R. Ansheed, Pearlin Hameed, K. Praveenkumar, Stefan Pilz, Ludovico Andrea Alberta, Sathya Swaroop, Mariana Calin, Annett Gebert, Geetha Manivasagam
Summary: This study investigates the effect of varying laser-peening fluences on the surface characteristics of a Ti22Nb alloy, revealing that higher fluences result in improved wear resistance and biocompatibility.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Nagaraj Subbiah, Thanikaivelan Palanisamy
Summary: In this study, a visible-light-active Coll-Do-Ag@SiO2 nanocomposite was successfully synthesized and found to exhibit fast and effective photocatalytic disinfection of wastewater. The enhanced photocatalytic performance of the nanocomposite was attributed to stronger light absorption, low band gap energy, and low charge-transfer resistance. The destruction of bacterial cell walls and membranes led to bacterial death.
ACS APPLIED NANO MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Pearlin Amaan Khan, Aravind Kumar Thoutam, Vasanth Gopal, Aswin Gurumallesh, Shrikant Joshi, Arunkumar Palaniappan, Nicolaie Markocsan, Geetha Manivasagam
Summary: Axial suspension plasma spraying (ASPS) is an alternative technique to atmospheric plasma spraying (APS) that uses a suspension of finer powders as the feedstock. This paper investigates the impact of incorporated graphene nanoplatelets (GNPs) on the behavior of ASPS hydroxyapatite (HAp) coatings. The study characterizes the coatings using various techniques and evaluates their mechanical properties, biocompatibility, and gene expression changes.
BIOENGINEERING-BASEL
(2023)
Review
Engineering, Multidisciplinary
Ansheed A. Raheem, Pearlin Hameed, Ruban Whenish, Renold S. Elsen, G. Aswin, Amit Kumar Jaiswal, Konda Gokuldoss Prashanth, Geetha Manivasagam
Summary: Biomimetics is a field that adapts principles from nature to fine-tune engineering designs to mimic biological structures and functions, mainly focusing on medical implants. Additive manufacturing, with its layer-by-layer construction, allows finer control over material placement, overcoming design challenges from conventional manufacturing methods. This review highlights the use of additive manufacturing in biomimetic 3D printing of ceramic, polymer, and metal implants closely resembling natural tissues.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Elala Teka Genet, Jima Demisie Wegene, Gebrekidan Asfaha Gebrehiwot, Palanisamy Thanikaivelan
Summary: This study explores the features, values, demerits, and improvement strategies of Ankelba, a traditional cultural artifact in Ethiopia, highlighting the need for a more efficiently designed product while preserving its cultural significance.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN LEATHER CHEMISTS ASSOCIATION
(2021)
Review
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
N. Singh, P. Hameed, R. Ummethala, G. Manivasagam, K. G. Prashanth, J. Eckert
MATERIALS TODAY ADVANCES
(2020)
Article
Engineering, Biomedical
Pearlin Hameed, Dwaipayan Sen, Geetha Manivasagam
REGENERATIVE ENGINEERING AND TRANSLATIONAL MEDICINE
(2020)
Article
Materials Science, Biomaterials
Ravi Mani Tripathi, Pearlin Hameed, R. Pragadeeshwara Rao, Neeraj Shrivastava, Jagjiwan Mittal, Swarti Mohapatra