Editorial Material
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Zhongjie Fu, Lois E. H. Smith
Summary: Pathologic angiogenesis in eye diseases leading to blindness can be attributed to cell senescence, as demonstrated by the bioinformatics study conducted by Crespo-Garcia, Tsuruda, and Dejda. Their findings were validated in human and mouse retina models, where clearance of senescent cells effectively suppressed neovessel growth.
TRENDS IN ENDOCRINOLOGY AND METABOLISM
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Linqin Tang, Chengyuan Su, Yu Chen, Yunchuan Xian, Xinyue Hui, Ziyu Ye, Menglin Chen, Fenghua Zhu, He Zhong
Summary: Research has found that PBS and PVC microplastics reduce the nitrite removal efficiency of anammox sludge, while PBS MPs have a positive effect on the polysaccharide content in the sludge. In addition, non-biodegradable PVC MPs are more harmful to anammox sludge and warrant attention.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Polymer Science
Luca Cicero, Roberto Puleio, Giovanni Cassata, Roberta Cirincione, Lawrence Camarda, Dario Caracappa, Lorenzo D'Itri, Mariano Licciardi, Giulio Edoardo Vigni
Summary: In this study, a microfibrous tubular scaffold made of biocompatible and biodegradable poly(1,4-butylene succinate) (PBS) was designed and fabricated through electrospinning. These scaffolds were evaluated as nerve guide conduits in a rat model of sciatic nerve neurotmesis, demonstrating their biodegradability and efficacy in enhancing the reconstruction process over a long-term period (1-year follow-up). Histological assay and electrophysiological evaluation were performed to compare the long-term outcomes following sutureless repair with the microfibrillar wrap to outcomes obtained using traditional suture repair.
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Amirhossien Mottie, Seyed Mahmoud Mousavi, Ehsan Saljoughi, Shirin Kiani
Summary: Biodegradable blend membranes of polybutylene succinate/polyurethane were fabricated and used for efficient harvesting of Chlorella sorokiniana microalgae. The addition of polyurethane improved the membrane hydrophilicity and pure water flux, while reducing fouling tendency. Proper blending ratio significantly enhanced the harvesting efficiency of Chlorella sorokiniana microalgae.
ALGAL RESEARCH-BIOMASS BIOFUELS AND BIOPRODUCTS
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Badar M. AlruwailI, Usman Saeed, Iqbal Ahmad, Hamad Al-Turaif, Hani Aboalkhair, Abdulmohsen O. AlsaiarI
Summary: This study developed a PLA/PBS blend composite membrane for gas separation, with the addition of MWCNT enhancing tensile strength, porosity, and crystallinity. Gas permeance study revealed that the PLA/PBS blend with 0.5% wt. MWCNT improved gas permeation and selectivity at 4 bar.
Article
Polymer Science
Maike-Elisa Ostheller, Naveen Kumar Balakrishnan, Konrad Beukenberg, Robert Groten, Gunnar Seide
Summary: The COVID-19 pandemic has generated a massive demand for disposable facemasks, resulting in plastic pollution due to the use of nonbiodegradable materials. To address this issue, the study focuses on manufacturing biobased and biodegradable facemasks using melt electrospinning technique. The effects of various parameters on fiber diameter and uniformity are investigated, along with the impact of climate chamber and infrared heater on fiber solidification. The study provides insights into process optimization and highlights the unsuitability of the produced samples as filter materials for medical face masks due to their large pore size.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Nurzia Mohamad, Mazween Mohamad Mazlan, Intan Syafinaz Mohamed Amin Tawakkal, Rosnita A. Talib, Lau Kia Kian, Mohammad Jawaid
Summary: This study utilized polybutylene succinate as the main polymeric material and different active agents to prepare active films via solvent casting method. The active films have the potential to be used in food packaging applications with inhibitory effects against Staphylococcus aureus.
JOURNAL OF POLYMERS AND THE ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Ophthalmology
M. Helena Cardoso, Michael J. Hall, Thomas Burgoyne, Pedro Fale, Tina Storm, Cristina Escrevente, Pedro Antas, Miguel C. Seabra, Clare E. Futter
Summary: This study aimed to model the effects of chloroquine on the retinal pigment epithelium in vivo and investigate the impact of mild chloroquine treatment on lysosome function and turnover. The research found that low-dose chloroquine treatment inhibits lysosome reformation, leading to a gradual depletion of lysosomes' ability to interact with cargo-carrying vacuoles and degrade their content. The accumulation of pro-cathepsin D and LAMP1 reflects the inhibition of normal turnover of lysosomal constituents and possibly lysosomes themselves. Understanding the mechanisms underlying lysosome reformation may contribute to the development of new treatments for chloroquine-induced retinopathy.
INVESTIGATIVE OPHTHALMOLOGY & VISUAL SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Ophthalmology
Celia M. Bisbach, Daniel T. Hass, Eric D. Thomas, Timothy J. Cherry, James B. Hurley
Summary: In this study, the role of MCT1 in succinate export from the retina and succinate import into the RPE was investigated. The results showed that MCT1 facilitates succinate export from the retina, while an unidentified non-MCT transporter mediates succinate import into the RPE.
INVESTIGATIVE OPHTHALMOLOGY & VISUAL SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Raphael Cosquer, Sebastien Pruvost, Fabrice Gouanve
Summary: Polybutylene Succinate (PBS)/Graphene nanoplatelets (GnP) nanocomposites were prepared, showing a slight reinforcement effect of PBS in the presence of GnP and an improvement of 38% and 35% in water and dioxygen permeability, respectively.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Lyndsay L. Leach, Nicholas J. Hanovice, Stephanie M. George, Ana E. Gabriel, Jeffrey M. Gross
Summary: Research has revealed that zebrafish RPE has strong intrinsic regenerative potential, with elements of immune response identified as critical mediators in the regeneration process. Macrophage/microglia cells are responsive to RPE damage and essential for the timely progression of regenerative response.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
(2021)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Jongmin Kim, Yeo Jin Lee, Jae Yon Won
Summary: This review highlights the roles and pathogenesis of retinal pigment epithelium (RPE) in AMD, emphasizing the importance of understanding the etiology of AMD and discussing potential treatment strategies targeting RPE.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2021)
Article
Ophthalmology
Romain Touze, Marc M. Abitbol, Dominique Bremond-Gignac, Matthieu P. Robert
Summary: This study confirms the dysfunction of the retinal pigment epithelium (RPE) in patients with neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1), characterized by a lower dark trough (DT) and a corresponding higher light peak (LP)/DT ratio. This pattern may be due to a dysregulation of melanocytogenesis, leading to disrupted calcium ion flux and abnormal polarization of the RPE.
INVESTIGATIVE OPHTHALMOLOGY & VISUAL SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Melanie Fritz, Tim Lauschke, Torben Schlebrowski, Lucas Beucher, Peter Schweyen, Bassam Alenezi, Barbara Hahn, Georg Dierkes, Thomas Ternes, Christian B. Fischer
Summary: In this study, the aging effects on biobased PBS and additive-free LDPE were investigated. The results showed that PBS was more susceptible to surface changes in morphology, roughness, and wetting behavior during accelerated photoaging compared to LDPE. However, LDPE exhibited chemical changes without significant effects on surface morphology. This suggests that biobased PBS is more chemically stable but more sensitive to photoaging on the surface compared to LDPE.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2022)
Review
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Song Yang, Jun Zhou, Dengwen Li
Summary: The retinal pigment epithelium is crucial for visual functions, but damage to its structure and function can lead to various retinopathies with no cure currently available. Understanding the development, function, and pathobiology of the retinal pigment epithelium is essential for preventing and treating retinopathies. This review discusses potential strategies for treatment and provides new perspectives for future research in this field.
FRONTIERS IN PHARMACOLOGY
(2021)
Retraction
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Laura Hellinen, Heidi Hongisto, Eva Ramsay, Kai Kaarniranta, Kati-Sisko Vellonen, Heli Skottman, Marika Ruponen
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Virginia Alessandra Gobbo, Vijay Singh Parihar, Mirko Prato, Minna Kellomaki, Enrica Verne, Silvia Spriano, Jonathan Massera
Summary: Bioactive glasses have great potential in bone tissue regeneration. In this study, four different types of bioactive glasses were surface-modified and their physicochemical properties were characterized. The aim is to understand how the surface properties affect protein adsorption.
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
(2023)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Vipul Sharma, Vijay Singh Parihar, Harri Ali-Loytty, Jorma Vihinen, Dattatraya Ukale, Kyriacos Yiannacou, Kimmo Lahtonen, Minna Kellomaki, Veikko Sariola
Summary: Researchers have successfully fabricated a fractal-like hierarchical surface using the micro-structures of leaf skeletons, which shows great potential as an efficient catalyst. By preparing copper oxide microcactuses on the leaf skeletons, alcohol dehydrogenation reaction was efficiently catalyzed. Furthermore, a ceramic catalyst holder was designed to protect the catalyst from damage caused by magnetic bars.
ACS APPLIED NANO MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Hatai Jongprasitkul, Sanna Turunen, Vijay Singh Parihar, Minna Kellomaki
Summary: In this study, a gallic acid (GA)-functionalized GelMA ink was developed to enhance the printability at room and physiological temperatures and to provide tissue adhesion and antioxidant properties. A sequential cross-linking approach using catechol-Fe3+ chelation, followed by photocross-linking, was introduced. The optimized GelMA30GA-5Fe ink exhibited excellent printability, shape fidelity, and structural integrity, as well as good tissue adhesion and antioxidant property.
Article
Engineering, Multidisciplinary
Muthusamy Saranya, Janne T. Koivisto, Ana C. M. Carvalho, Fernando Sato, Andrea Lassenberger, Lionel Porcar, Baleeswaraiah Muchharla, Saikat Talapatra, Birgitte H. McDonagh, Lauriane Janssen, Olli Pitkanen, Minna Kellomaki, Krisztian Kordas, Gabriela S. Lorite
Summary: Injectable scaffolds are a promising strategy for tissue repair and regeneration. The design of an aligned injectable hydrogel-based scaffold via remote-induced alignment is reported in this study. The use of low magnetic field to align carboxylated multi-walled carbon nanotubes into the hydrogel is demonstrated, showing potential for engineering functional tissues with specific cell orientation.
COMPOSITES PART B-ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Laura Hellinen, Heidi Hongisto, Eva Ramsay, Kai Kaarniranta, Kati-Sisko Vellonen, Heli Skottman, Marika Ruponen
Summary: The retinal pigment epithelial (RPE) cell monolayer plays a crucial role in ocular pharmacokinetics. We compared the barrier properties of different RPE cell models and found that hESC-RPE cells effectively restricted drug permeation, making them valuable tools in ocular drug discovery.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PHARMACEUTICS AND BIOPHARMACEUTICS
(2023)
Article
Polymer Science
Jennika Karvinen, Minna Kellomaki
Summary: Self-healing hydrogels are attractive biomaterials capable of repairing their structure and properties when damaged. However, the lack of standardization in characterization methods makes it challenging to compare different hydrogels. To facilitate comparison and development, a consistent set of characterization methods and more quantitative and theoretical studies are recommended.
EUROPEAN POLYMER JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Biomedical
Reetta Sartoneva, Inari Lyyra, Maiju Juusela, Vipul Sharma, Heini Huhtala, Jonathan Massera, Minna Kellomaki, Susanna Miettinen
Summary: Surgical treatment of urothelial defects with autologous genital or extragenital tissue grafts is susceptible to complications. Tissue engineering using novel biomaterials such as PLA/PBSu blend could provide new treatment options by supporting growth and differentiation of urothelial cells and smooth muscle cells.
JOURNAL OF BIOMEDICAL MATERIALS RESEARCH PART B-APPLIED BIOMATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
A. Astanina, J. T. Koivisto, M. Hannula, T. Salminen, M. Kellomaki, J. Massera
Summary: In this study, we investigated the interactions between the organic and inorganic phases in a composite material and their impact on in vitro dissolution. The composite was made up of a hydrogel-forming polysaccharide called gellan gum (GG) and a borosilicate bioactive glass (BAG). We found that the crosslinking of GG with the ions released from BAG microparticles affected the mechanical properties, swelling ratio, and enzymatic degradation of the composite. Furthermore, the dissolution of BAG and the loosening of the glass/matrix interface were observed during immersion, leading to a decrease in mechanical properties.
FRONTIERS IN CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Hatai Jongprasitkul, Vijay Singh Parihar, Sanna Turunen, Minna Kellomaki
Summary: The challenges of poor printability and low printing accuracy in hyaluronic acid-based bioinks for extrusion-based 3D bioprinting are tackled by developing a bioink consisting of gallic acid-functionalized hyaluronic acid (HAGA) and hyaluronic acid methacrylate (HAMA). The blend's HAGA component enables viscosity modulation, resulting in improved injectability and printability. Postprinting, the HAMA component is photocrosslinked to create a hydrogel with both HAGA and HAMA networks, showing sufficient printing quality and accuracy. The bioink also has enhanced viscoelastic properties, tissue adhesion, and antioxidant activity.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Biomedical
Maija Kauppila, Anni Moro, Juan Jose Valle-Delgado, Teemu Ihalainen, Lassi Sukki, Paula Puistola, Pasi Kallio, Tanja Ilmarinen, Monika Osterberg, Heli Skottman
Summary: A functional limbal epithelial stem cells (LSC) niche is crucial for the renewal of corneal epithelium and good vision. However, the structure and mechanical properties of the niche and their influence on LSC regulation are not well understood. This study investigates the effect of mechanical and architectural elements of the niche on human pluripotent derived LSCs (hPSC-LSC) phenotype and growth in vitro. The results show that the mechanical response and substrate preference of the cells depend on their developmental stage, and that cells may carry a mechanical memory from previous culture matrix.
ADVANCED HEALTHCARE MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Polymer Science
Nimra Munir, Ross McMorrow, Konrad Mulrennan, Darren Whitaker, Sean McLoone, Minna Kellomaki, Elina Talvitie, Inari Lyyra, Marion McAfee
Summary: This study investigates the real-time monitoring of extrusion-induced degradation in different grades of PLA and identifies optimal approaches for developing interpretable models with high predictive accuracy and robustness. Recursive Feature Elimination (RFE) combined with Random Forest (RF) achieves accurate prediction of the molecular weight and mechanical properties of PLA. The selected features by the RFE model provide important insights into the process, highlighting the significance of temperature control and the limited impact of molecular weight change on mechanical properties.
Article
Biophysics
Timo Elo, Vijay Singh Parihar, Abhijit Bera, Farzin Javanshour, Minna Kellomaki, Rama Layek
Summary: Maleic acid functionalized boron nitride nanosheets (BNNS-MA)/Na-Alginate composite with enhanced properties has been fabricated for the first time. The composite was driven by homogenous nano-integrations and chemistry of compatibilization. Compared to Na-Alginate, the BNNS-MA/Na-Alginate composites show significant enhancements in mechanical, UV-blocking, and antioxidant properties.
COLLOIDS AND SURFACES B-BIOINTERFACES
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Inari Lyyra, Nina Sandberg, Vijay Singh Parihar, Markus Hannula, Heini Huhtala, Jari Hyttinen, Jonathan Massera, Minna Kellomaki
Summary: Polylactides (PLAs) have been extensively studied for biomedical engineering applications, but their rigidity limits their use. Blending them with more flexible polymers, such as polybutylene succinate (PBSu), results in softer materials and expands their potential applications. Bioactivity is a limitation of biopolymers, which can be improved by adding bioactive glass. Blending and compounding PLA/PBSu blends with bioactive glass enables the production of materials with a wide range of mechanical properties, suitable for tissue engineering applications.
MATERIALS TODAY COMMUNICATIONS
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Biomaterials
Christine Gering, Jenny Parraga, Hanna Vuorenpaa, Lucia Botero, Susanna Miettinen, Minna Kellomaki
Summary: Four versatile modifications of hydrogels were investigated to study the effects on their viscoelastic properties and biological response. The results showed that gelatin-containing hydrogels had better viscoelasticity and induced stronger cell response compared to NaGG-based hydrogels. The study highlighted the importance of both biochemical cues and viscoelasticity in hydrogel materials.
BIOMATERIALS ADVANCES
(2022)
Article
Polymer Science
Mustafa Kalay, Abidin Esidir, Mahmut Ruzi, N. Burak Kiremitler, Mustafa Serdar Onses
Summary: This study proposes stable and addressable polymer PUFs, utilizing a cross-linkable polymer system, which demonstrates high stochastic characteristics and low-cost production. The performance of the polymer features is evaluated through various analyses, and direct image authentication is achieved using feature matching algorithms.
EUROPEAN POLYMER JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Polymer Science
Jingyu Jin, Guoqiang Lu, Jun Nie, Xiaoqun Zhu
Summary: Photopolymerization technology is limited in the fields of food packaging and biomedicine due to the high migration of small molecules from photoinitiators. In this study, a polymerizable 2-vinyl thioxanthone (ETX) was synthesized to improve the migration stability of photoinitiators. Macromolecular photoinitiators (PPI1, PPI2) were also prepared to further reduce migration. The results showed that the ETX/TEOA system had higher initiation performance and PPI2 displayed favorable initiation ability. Additionally, the migration of ETX, PPI1, and PPI2 in photocured film was significantly reduced. These low-migration photoinitiators have potential applications in the fields of food packaging and biological materials.
EUROPEAN POLYMER JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Polymer Science
Weijie Li, Jun Nie, Yingying Zhao, Xiaoqun Zhu
Summary: This study focuses on the development of high-performance, low-migration photoinitiators. A polymerizable photoinitiator (VBP) was synthesized by introducing an ethylene group into benzophenone, and three different molecular weight single-component photoinitiators (PVBN1-3) were synthesized based on VBP. The results show that these new photoinitiators have stronger absorption ability compared to benzophenone and significantly reduce the migration of initiators and co-initiators, addressing the safety concerns caused by migration.
EUROPEAN POLYMER JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Polymer Science
Seira Morimune-Moriya, Yuki Iwahashi, Mitsuru Nakamura, Daisuke Ogawa, Keiji Nakamura
Summary: This study investigates the effect of plasma treatment on carbon nanotubes (CNTs) and the structure/properties of polyimide (PI) nanocomposites with ultra-low content of CNTs. The results show that plasma treatment introduces isocyanate groups on the surface of CNTs and enhances the interfacial interaction between PI and treated CNTs. This leads to a significant improvement in the mechanical properties of the nanocomposites, with even a small addition of treated CNTs showing a substantial increase in Young's modulus, tensile strength and toughness.
EUROPEAN POLYMER JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Polymer Science
Yuanlong Li, Chaojie Chen, Guoqing Cui, Li Liu, Chao Zhou, Guangfeng Wu
Summary: In this study, a novel ion-conducting hydrogel was fabricated using a straightforward approach. The hydrogel showed excellent tensile properties and high toughness due to physical interactions and covalent binding. Additionally, the introduction of hydroxyethyl cellulose and lithium chloride improved the biocompatibility, mechanical properties, electrical conductivity, and frost resistance of the hydrogel, demonstrating its potential for cold climate applications.
EUROPEAN POLYMER JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Polymer Science
Dengwei Yan, Jinxian Yang, Xuejun Pan, Xiaozheng Duan, Lianwei Li, Mo Zhu
Summary: The influence of backbone length on grafting efficiency during the graft-onto reaction process was investigated. It was found that the polydispersity effect of backbone length does not affect the final grafting efficiency, indicating that the local dynamics of chain segments dominate the graft-onto process.
EUROPEAN POLYMER JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Polymer Science
Zhaoyi Luo, Xianjie Pan, Fanqi Liu, Quanxi Yi, Yanning Zeng, Yunhua Chen, Chaoyang Wang
Summary: This study provides a method to prepare high-performance epoxy materials with good malleability and thermal stability. The materials have self-healing and welding capabilities, thanks to the addition of specific chemical bonds and network structures. They exhibit mechanical properties comparable to commercial epoxy resins and show great potential for sustainable industrial development.
EUROPEAN POLYMER JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Polymer Science
Chaoji Xiong, Hao Wang, Lihua Deng, Kun Liang, Chunhua Wu, Wei Wu, Qian Chen
Summary: In this study, four polyamides were synthesized and their adsorption performances for Hg2+ in aqueous systems were investigated. The polyamides exhibited high adsorption capacities and excellent reusability, with the involvement of sulfur, nitrogen, and oxygen in the chemical adsorption process of Hg2+.
EUROPEAN POLYMER JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Polymer Science
Siim Laanesoo, Olivier Bonjour, Rauno Sedrik, Iris Tamsalu, Patric Jannasch, Lauri Vares
Summary: The insertion of rigid aliphatic or aromatic building blocks in polymer structures is an effective way to synthesize high -Tg polymer materials. In this study, a series of isosorbide-2-aryl carboxylate-5-methacrylate monomers (ArIMAs) were synthesized by functionalizing isosorbide 5-methacrylate with various aromatic lignin-inspired esters. These monomers were polymerized to obtain high molecular-weight poly(aryl carboxylate isosorbide methacrylates) (PArIMAs). The resulting polymers showed high glass transition temperatures and thermal stability, making them suitable for use as high-performance plastics and coatings.
EUROPEAN POLYMER JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Polymer Science
Yuqian Wu, Weijie Xu, Jianliang Li, Zhangfeng Zhong, Liqing Huang, Shengke Li, Huaping Tan
Summary: This study investigates the improvement of degradation and drug release characteristics of dynamic Schiff base-mediated natural polysaccharide hydrogels using tannic acid (TA), leading to enhanced stability and functionality.
EUROPEAN POLYMER JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Polymer Science
Xi Zhang, Xiangli Kong, Xin Zhou, Yiyan Gao, Yibo Sun, Guanghui Gao, Wei Liu, Kai Shi
Summary: Conductive hydrogels have great development prospects in flexible strain sensors, but long-term direct contact with human skin can cause bacterial infection. A hydrogel with antibacterial, biocompatibility, and toughness was designed and manufactured using a freeze-thaw method. The hydrogel maintains tensile properties and fatigue resistance at low temperatures and is resistant to bacteria. Therefore, hydrogel sensors can be used to monitor human movements.
EUROPEAN POLYMER JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Polymer Science
Wei Zhang, Jiangang Yu, Mingyang Wu, Rui Li, Anqiang Zhang, Yaling Lin
Summary: In this study, polyacrylamide containing quaternary ammonium salts (PAM-X) were synthesized and found to effectively inhibit soil-borne pathogenic fungi while maintaining the balance of microbial population in soil. PAM-X also showed low toxicity to earthworms and fish, providing a new method for the prevention and control of soil-borne fungal diseases.
EUROPEAN POLYMER JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Polymer Science
Jiawen He, Haojie Yu, Li Wang, Jian Yang, Yanhui Zhang, Wenbing Huang, Chenguang Ouyang
Summary: This review discusses the use of polymeric hydrogels for atmospheric water harvesting (AWH), including the mechanism of water sorption, fabrication methods, and strategies for optimizing the structure of hydrogels. The extended applications of hygroscopic photothermal hydrogels, such as agricultural irrigation and dehumidification, are also explored. The challenges and prospects of using polymeric hydrogels for AWH are summarized.
EUROPEAN POLYMER JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Polymer Science
Ying Du, Shuaishuai Lu, Yuanna Sun, Qingshan Li, Xinhai He
Summary: This study introduces a method to improve the performance of hydrogels by incorporating proline, resulting in hydrogels with excellent stretchability, high conductivity, and long-term stability. The hydrogel remains flexible and conductive even at ultra-low temperatures.
EUROPEAN POLYMER JOURNAL
(2024)