Article
Chemistry, Applied
Jiqiang Wan, Huailing Diao, Jian Yu, Guangjie Song, Jun Zhang
Summary: The cellulose film produced from ionic liquid solution shows improved structural and mechanical properties through biaxial stretching, achieving balance in performance in both machine and transverse directions, making it promising for various applications.
CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Kodai Kikuchi, Kazuyoshi Kaneko, Ryo Fukaya, Jeong Seonju, Makiko Yamada, Hirotaka Ishii, Toshifumi Inoue, Akio Shimizu
Summary: This study investigates the effect of hydrostatic pressure on physicochemical properties of cellulose hydrogels. It was found that as the hydrostatic pressure increased, the water content of the hydrogels decreased and they became denser. However, the crystallinity and compressive modulus were not affected by the pressure. Molecular dynamics simulations revealed that the decrease in coordination number of ionic liquids to cellulose at higher pressure promotes aggregation between cellulose bundles, resulting in decreased water content and increased mechanical strength of the hydrogel.
JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR LIQUIDS
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Kaoutar Aghmih, Aicha Boukhriss, Mehdi El Bouchti, Mohammed Ait Chaoui, Sanaa Majid, Said Gmouh
Summary: In this study, cellulose triacetate (CTA), a promising biodegradable polymer, was synthesized and plasticized with ionic liquids to produce flexible biocomposite films. The addition of ionic liquids significantly improved the mechanical properties and thermal stability of the films, making them ideal materials for thermal insulation, fire protection, and packaging applications.
JOURNAL OF POLYMERS AND THE ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Riki Kadokawa, Takatsugu Endo, Yoshiro Yasaka, Kazuaki Ninomiya, Kenji Takahashi, Kosuke Kuroda
Summary: The study found that ionic liquids were selected as the solvent because the solvent-polysaccharide interaction can be precisely regulated by bulky cations, allowing for the dissolution of cellulose but not xylan. The difference in dissolution behavior was attributed to diffusivity for cellulose and a combination of cation bulkiness and diffusivity for xylan. Molecular dynamics simulations showed that polysaccharides cannot form the most stable state in bulky ionic liquids due to the disorder of hydrogen bonds, supporting the difference in dissolution behavior.
ACS SUSTAINABLE CHEMISTRY & ENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Mindaugas Bulota, Darius Ciuzas, Edvinas Krugly, Ingrida Pauliukaityte, Odeta Baniukaitiene, Dainius Martuzevicius
Summary: A new method was developed in this study for preparing lightweight fiber-reinforced composites, which combined cellulose dissolution, fiber production through electrospinning, and composite preparation. The use of ionic liquid BMIMAc in the electrospinning process effectively prevented fiber fusion, resulting in strong, tough fiber-reinforced composites.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2022)
Review
Engineering, Chemical
Chenqian Xu, Zhenmin Cheng
Summary: Ionic liquids are considered the safest solvents in high-temperature applications due to their non-flammable properties, with thermogravimetric analysis being extensively used for studying their thermal stability. Isoconversional methods are found to be superior to Arrhenius methods in calculating activation energy, and the use of compensation effect and master plots is suggested for pre-exponential factor calculation. The structure of cations has some influence on thermal stability, but anions play a larger role. Developing dicationic ILs can lead to enhanced thermal stability.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Chunhong Zhang, Jingsong Cui, Wenbo Sui, Yuning Gong, Hao Liu, Yuhui Ao, Lei Shang
Summary: This study investigates the synergistic effects of ionic liquid and nanofillers on the properties of epoxy resin, aiming to address the brittleness issues commonly associated with commercial epoxy resins. The results show that the combination of the newly synthesized ionic liquid and cellulose nanofibers significantly improves the mechanical performance, thermal properties, and transparency of the epoxy composite material.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Huan Zhang, Andreea Ionita, Pilar F. Serinan, Maria Luisa Ferrer, Maria A. Rodriguez, Aitana Tamayo, Fausto Rubio Alons, Francisco del Monte, Maria C. Gutierrez
Summary: Ionic liquids and deep eutectic solvents are widely used neoteric solvents. By adding acetic acid to 1-Ethyl-3-methylimidazolium chloride, the transition from the original ionic liquid to a eutectic mixture of EMIMCl and AcOH can be promoted. The study investigated the effects of this transition on cellulose regeneration and EMIMCl recovery, and demonstrated the potential application for obtaining highly acetylated cellulose.
Review
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Hao Shen, Tingyu Sun, Jinping Zhou
Summary: Cellulose, the most abundant and green biomass resource on earth, has gained significant attention as an alternative to traditional chemical and petroleum resources. This review discusses the various solvents used in industrial processes, including traditional solvents, non-derivative organic solvents, and aqueous solution systems, as well as their dissolution mechanisms and advancements in fiber-spinning processes. The challenges associated with industrial production of viscose fibers and cuprammonium fibers are also addressed. The focus of this paper is on the research status of regenerated cellulose fibers (RCFs) prepared using environmentally friendly and non-polluting aqueous solutions, and it provides strategies and methods for improving the mechanical strength of RCFs and facilitating industrial production. Finally, the current developments of RCFs are summarized and future research directions are proposed, serving as a guide for the future trends in RCFs.
MACROMOLECULAR MATERIALS AND ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Paper & Wood
Ashley Victoria, Peter John Hine, Keeran Ward, Michael Edward Ries
Summary: In this study, statistical design of experiments (DoE) was used to optimize all cellulose composites (ACCs) made from cotton textile and interleaf films. The optimized samples showed improved mechanical properties and density, highlighting the potential of DoE for understanding and optimizing ACC processes.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Yunhao Liang, Michael E. Ries, Peter J. Hine
Summary: This study establishes three methods to explore the dissolution kinetics of cellulosic fibers in a specific ionic liquid. By analyzing the microscopic images of processed samples and comparing the temperature, it is found that the dissolution follows an Arrhenius behavior. The study also develops a new method to determine the swelling ratio and water content in different regions of the processed samples.
CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Paper & Wood
Kimberly P. Viron, Anilyn M. Falcatan, Julius L. Leano
Summary: Cellulose regeneration was used to produce cellulose/montmorillonite nanocomposites with improved physical properties in this study. The successful dispersion of cellulose into the clay matrix and the optimum thermal stability of the nanocomposite with 4 wt% montmorillonite were confirmed through experiments and analyses.
CELLULOSE CHEMISTRY AND TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Acoustics
Kaouther Kerboua, Oualid Hamdaoui, Abdulaziz Alghyamah
Summary: This paper reports a numerical investigation on the feasibility of a hybrid concept combining an ionic liquid with sonication for cellulose decomposition. The results show important findings regarding cavitation formation and extreme conditions generated for cellulose decomposition.
ULTRASONICS SONOCHEMISTRY
(2021)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Dongyong Li, Yiruo Chen, Yimin Xie, Qinghua Feng
Summary: In this study, a renewable cellulose film containing lignin was prepared using a NMMO solvent system. The film exhibited excellent mechanical and optical properties, and could be a potential substitute for petrochemical plastics and a way to utilize agricultural waste.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Huiwen Zhang, Mengke Kong, Qianwen Jiang, Kehui Hu, Mai Ouyang, Fei Zhong, Mengyi Qin, Linghua Zhuang, Guowei Wang
Summary: Mixed solvent systems of acetic acid aqueous solution with different imidazolium ionic liquids were used for successful chitosan dissolution at room temperature, followed by casting membranes. Various imidazolium ionic liquids were found to affect the physicochemical properties of chitosan membranes, improving their thermal stability and strength. Adding different imidazolium ionic liquids during chitosan dissolution can tune the properties of chitosan membranes.
JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR LIQUIDS
(2021)
Article
Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence
Shengrui Yu, Tianfeng Zhang, Yun Zhang, Zhigao Huang, Huang Gao, Wen Han, Lih-Sheng Turng, Huamin Zhou
Summary: This paper proposes a case-based-reasoning method based on molding features, which simplifies the high-dimensional molding features to pressure profiles at the injection location with two-dimensional data. It aims to overcome the problem of failure in the reasoning process caused by only considering the geometric features of molds in the existing methods.
JOURNAL OF INTELLIGENT MANUFACTURING
(2022)
Article
Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence
Jiahuan Liu, Fei Guo, Yun Zhang, Binkui Hou, Huamin Zhou
Summary: This study proposes a novel semi-supervised deep learning method to improve defect inspection accuracy when labeled samples are scarce, achieving significant advantages in accuracy on benchmark and practical datasets.
APPLIED INTELLIGENCE
(2022)
Article
Automation & Control Systems
Mengyuan Zhou, Liang Si, Peng Chen, Maoyuan Li, Yun Zhang, Huamin Zhou, Dequn Li
Summary: This study comprehensively investigated the mesostructure formed by parallel strands in material extrusion additive manufacturing through numerical simulations and experimental methods. The results showed that increasing the reheating temperature significantly improves the bonding between strands. Additionally, the effects of gap distance, printing speed, and strand-to-strand distance on the mesostructure were studied and compared.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ADVANCED MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Review
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Maoyuan Li, Yun Zhang, Zhengtang Wang, Penghui Tan, Xingpeng Liu, Daoqi Zhang, Guang Li, Jingying Xie, Huamin Zhou
Summary: Since its commercialization in the 1990s, the lithium-ion battery has been a huge success in the energy industry due to its high energy density and long cycle life. The development and widespread use of lithium-ion batteries require advancements in battery material innovation and manufacturing processes. The evolution of electrode microstructure during manufacturing plays a significant role in the electrochemical performance of the battery.
CHINESE SCIENCE BULLETIN-CHINESE
(2022)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Mengyuan Zhou, Chen Feng, Ruoyu Xiong, Longhui Li, Tianlun Huang, Maoyuan Li, Yun Zhang, Huamin Zhou
Summary: This study investigates the structure and property variation of pressure-induced solid electrolyte interphase (SEI) using molecular dynamics simulations. The results show that pressure promotes SEI structure delamination and reduces porosity, leading to the formation of a thin and dense SEI. Furthermore, the study establishes a phase diagram considering the effects of pressure and salt concentration, which provides guidance for optimizing the mechanical and transport properties of pressure-induced SEI for high-performance lithium metal batteries (LMBs).
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2022)
Review
Polymer Science
Haiyu Qiao, Maoyuan Li, Chuanyang Wang, Yun Zhang, Huamin Zhou
Summary: Cellulose, as the most abundant biopolymer on Earth, offers attractive performance in terms of mechanical properties, thermal management, and versatile functionalization. This review summarizes the recent progress in fabricating cellulose, including the investigation of its hierarchical structure, analysis of processability, and exploration of various fabrication methods. The challenges and future directions for mass production of cellulose are also discussed.
MACROMOLECULAR RAPID COMMUNICATIONS
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Characterization & Testing
Guancheng Shen, Wenjie Yu, Haiyu Qiao, Dan Chen, Yunming Wang, Maoyuan Li, Yun Zhang, Huamin Zhou
Summary: A timely and nondestructive method for measuring the orientation dynamics of carbon fibers is reported. The accuracy of this method is validated by theoretical calculations and experimental results, and a modified model is proposed to explain the orientation dynamics.
NDT & E INTERNATIONAL
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Tengfang Zhang, Dan Chen, Yun Zhang, Yunming Wang, Huamin Zhou
Summary: In this study, a discrete element model for sub-micron particles is established and it is found that sub-micron particles exhibit cluster and chain structures with large porosity and coordination number, which is different from the relationship between porosity and coordination number of micron particles.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Longhui Li, Ruoyu Xiong, Xuyang Wang, Mengyuan Zhou, Shuang Sun, Guancheng Shen, Lan Song, Yun Zhang, Huamin Zhou
Summary: This study reports a safe and convenient strategy to fabricate LPEEK separators with excellent thermal stability and electrolyte wettability. The pore structure of LPEEK separators can be regulated by the amount of added polyvinylpyrrolidone.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Wen Zhang, Siwei Gui, Wanming Li, Shuibin Tu, Guocheng Li, Yun Zhang, Yongming Sun, Jingying Xie, Huamin Zhou, Hui Yang
Summary: This study proposed a multilayer coating method for the fabrication of functionally gradient Si/graphite composite electrodes, which effectively mitigated the volume change-caused structural degradation and realized high capacity in lithium-ion batteries. The PG-Si/Gr electrode exhibited excellent stability and high reversible capacity, even at high mass loadings. When paired with a commercial NCM532 cathode, the PG-Si/Gr||NCM532 full cell demonstrated a stable areal capacity after cycling.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Tianyu Jiang, Ruoyu Xiong, Tianlun Huang, Maoyuan Li, Yun Zhang, Huamin Zhou
Summary: In this study, the thermal properties of popgraphene were systematically investigated, revealing its strong anisotropy in thermal conductivity, the modulability of thermal conductivity by external strain, and the temperature dependence of thermal conductivity. Additionally, the presence of defects was found to significantly decrease the thermal conductivity. These findings provide important guidance for thermal management in nanoelectromechanical applications.
DIAMOND AND RELATED MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Ruoyu Xiong, Yue Yu, Shuyi Chen, Maoyuan Li, Longhui Li, Mengyuan Zhou, Wen Zhang, Bo Yan, Dequn Li, Hui Yang, Yun Zhang, Huamin Zhou
Summary: Identifying and decoupling overpotential components in electrochemical systems can provide crucial insights into the performance and optimization of batteries.
JOURNAL OF POWER SOURCES
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Characterization & Testing
Guancheng Shen, Yuxiao Yang, Yuchao Wang, Rujian Wang, Longhui Li, Mengyuan Zhou, Muhan Zhang, Yunming Wang, Zhigao Huang, Maoyuan Li, Huamin Zhou, Yun Zhang
Summary: Stretching is an important method for forming polymer films, but the mechanism of stretch-induced structural evolution is still a fundamental issue. Current methods for measuring this process are limited in sampling frequency or materials transparency. In this study, a new principle based on dielectric anisotropy was proposed for measuring the stretching process of polymer materials. The method was successfully applied in measuring tube compliance and dynamic health monitoring, indicating its potential for wide applications.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Ruoyu Xiong, Mengyuan Zhou, Longhui Li, Jia Xu, Maoyuan Li, Bo Yan, Dequn Li, Yun Zhang, Huamin Zhou
Summary: The ultrahigh rate performance of active particles in lithium-ion battery electrodes has been revealed through single-particle measurements, indicating the potential for high-power battery development. However, traditional electrochemical kinetics cannot accurately describe the charging/discharging behaviors of ion-intercalation materials at ultrahigh C-rates, due to the coupling of interface reaction and solid-state diffusion processes. By decoupling the reaction and diffusion kinetics using time-resolved potential measurements, a new interface ion-intercalation reaction model is developed, enabling accurate prediction of charging/discharging at both particle and electrode scales for different active materials.
ENERGY STORAGE MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Ruoyu Xiong, Yue Yu, Taolin Lv, Mengyuan Zhou, Longhui Li, Maoyuan Li, Jingying Xie, Huajun Sun, Yun Zhang, Huamin Zhou
Summary: In this study, the Li plating reaction overpotential and surface equilibrium potential of graphite are measured separately for the first time. It is found that a Li plating reaction overpotential of <0 V triggers Li plating on graphite electrodes under fast charging, instead of the commonly believed voltage or surface concentration saturation. Electrochemical modeling based on the overpotential criterion successfully predicts Li plating/stripping behavior on porous graphite electrodes and reveals different limiting processes leading to Li plating. Experimental demonstration is given to support the findings. This work clarifies the onset condition of Li plating and provides insights into the optimization of fast-charging graphite electrodes.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY A
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Applied
Xingran Kou, Dongdong Su, Fei Pan, Xiwei Xu, Qingran Meng, Qinfei Ke
Summary: This review provides a systematic discussion of the application of molecular dynamics (MD) simulations in aroma compounds (ACs)/cyclodextrins (CDs) inclusion complexes (ICs). It covers the establishment of the simulation process, parameter selection, model evaluation, and various application cases, summarizing the major achievements and challenges of this method.
CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS
(2024)
Review
Chemistry, Applied
Haoyu Yu, Quanbin Zhang, Ammad Ahmad Farooqi, Jing Wang, Yang Yue, Lihua Geng, Ning Wu
Summary: Brown algae are rich in fucoidan, which has been found to have anti-cancer and anti-metastasis effects. Fucoidan inhibits tumor cell growth, proliferation, and metastasis, and also promotes immune responses in the tumor microenvironment.
CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS
(2024)
Review
Chemistry, Applied
Liang Dong, Yanan Li, Hailin Cong, Bing Yu, Youqing Shen
Summary: Gene therapy is a revolutionary treatment that requires suitable vectors for protecting and releasing exogenous nucleic acids in target cells. Chitosan, as a non-viral vector, has gained attention due to its good biocompatibility and ability to load large amounts of nucleic acids. This paper summarizes the potential of chitosan and its derivatives as gene delivery vector materials, discusses factors influencing transfection efficiency, performance evaluation, ways to optimize infectious efficiency, and current research development directions. It also provides an outlook on the future prospects of chitosan.
CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Ana Iglesias-Mejuto, Beatriz Magarinos, Tania Ferreira-Goncalves, Ricardo Starbird-Perez, Carmen Alvarez-Lorenzo, Catarina Pinto Reis, Ines Ardao, Carlos A. Garcia-Gonzalez
Summary: This study developed a novel processing strategy to manufacture drug-loaded and personalized aerogels with nanostructures. The aerogels demonstrated bioactivity and antimicrobial effects, promoting bone regeneration and preventing infections in bone tissue engineering.
CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Zhenxu Shi, Dimei Yang, Yan Zhou, Xinyu Chen, Lin Gan, Jin Huang
Summary: This study proposes a micro-assembly method to improve the photoluminescent properties of crystalline cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs) by organizing them within a sub-micrometer-sized metal-organic framework and coating with TiO2. The TiO2 coating prevents CNC assembly breakdown and allows information to be revealed using screenprinted labels for anti-counterfeiting purposes.
CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Xuejiao Liu, Bin Fu, Jierong Chen, Zhenyu Sun, Dongdong Zheng, Zhonghua Li, Bing Gu, Ying Zhang, Haojie Lu
Summary: Liver disease is a major cause of global mortality, and identifying biomarkers for diagnosing its progression is crucial for improving outcomes. Targeted mass spectrometry is a powerful tool for verifying biomarker candidates and clinical applications, particularly for glycoproteins translation. However, the limitation of analyzing only one sample per run has become apparent. In this study, a high-throughput intact N-glycopeptides quantification strategy was developed, allowing the validation of 20 samples per run with an average analysis time of 3 minutes per sample. The strategy was applied in a cohort of 461 serum samples and identified a panel of 10 IgG N-glycopeptides that have strong clinical utility in evaluating the severity of liver disease.
CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Qian Wang, Hao Jiang, Hongli Zhang, Weiqiao Lu, Xiao Wang, Wenfeng Xu, Jia Li, Youjing Lv, Guoyun Li, Chao Cai, Guangli Yu
Summary: This study proposes a novel strategy of antibody-beta-glucan conjugates (AGC) to enhance the antitumor immune response to immune checkpoint blockade (ICB) therapy. AGC demonstrated powerful tumor suppression and promoted interaction between tumor cells and dendritic cells (DCs), thereby enhancing immunotherapeutic benefits.
CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Chaeyeon Lee, Sojeong Lee, Sang Wook Kang
Summary: The study aims to enhance the properties of porous membranes by addressing the limitations associated with phase separation. By using cellulose acetate and citric acid, the researchers were able to fabricate membranes with improved mechanical strength and thermal stability. The cross-linking effect of citric acid resulted in a more uniform pore structure and higher porosity.
CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS
(2024)
Review
Chemistry, Applied
Tejaswini Kolipaka, Giriraj Pandey, Noella Abraham, Dadi A. Srinivasarao, Rajeev Singh Raghuvanshi, P. S. Rajinikanth, Vidya Tickoo, Saurabh Srivastava
Summary: This review focuses on the design and application of polysaccharide-based hydrogel wound dressings, highlighting aspects such as biocompatibility, biodegradability, drug entrapment, moisturizing ability, swelling, and mechanical properties. Additionally, various crosslinking methods and recent developments in stimuli-responsive hydrogels are discussed.
CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Anqi Xu, Nan Zhang, Shixing Su, Hongyu Shi, Daoqiang Lu, Xifeng Li, Xin Zhang, Xin Feng, Zhuohua Wen, Gengwu Ma, Mengshi Huang, Chi Huang, Yuqi Hu, Hao Yuan, Qinwen Liu, Daogang Guan, Jun Wang, Chuanzhi Duan
Summary: The study presents a one-pot radical polymerization method to fabricate a hydrogel with adhesive properties, which can effectively treat bacterial-infected diabetic wounds and accelerate wound healing.
CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Montarop Yamabhai, Munthipha Khamphio, Thae Thae Min, Chai Noy Soem, Nguyen Cao Cuong, Waheni Rizki Aprilia, Krisanai Luesukprasert, Karsidete Teeranitayatarn, Atthaphon Maneedaeng, Tina R. Tuveng, Silje B. Lorentzen, Simen Antonsen, Paiboon Jitprasertwong, Vincent G. H. Eijsink
Summary: The study investigates the bioconversion of chitosan into soluble anti-inflammatory chitosan oligosaccharides (CHOS) using an enzyme. The results show that the generated CHOS have anti-inflammatory activity, but the magnitude of the activity depends on the substrate and production process. Different methods of dissolving chitosan also affect the properties of CHOS. The study highlights the importance of quality assurance in CHOS preparations.
CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Wen Cao, Jiangping Wu, Xinya Zhao, Zixu Li, Jie Yu, Taili Shao, Xuefeng Hou, Lutan Zhou, Chunfei Wang, Guodong Wang, Jun Han
Summary: In this study, a water-soluble polysaccharide (PLP1) was successfully isolated and purified from Pueraria lobata. It was found that PLP1 was composed of specific glycosidic units and exhibited a better free radical-scavenging ability. Moreover, PLP1 effectively protected the liver against acute alcoholic liver disease (ALD) in mice.
CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Ya Su, Yaqian Liu, Xueyan Hu, Yueqi Lu, Jinyuan Zhang, Wenbo Jin, Wang Liu, Yan Shu, Yuen Yee Cheng, Wenfang Li, Yi Nie, Bo Pan, Kedong Song
Summary: A 3D printed scaffold based on carbon dots-curcumin nano-drug release has been developed for drug delivery after breast cancer surgery. The scaffold showed effective inhibition of tumor growth, antibacterial activity, and promotion of wound healing, making it a promising approach for preventing tumor recurrence.
CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Ekaterina Sokolova, Diane Jouanneau, Antonin Chevenier, Murielle Jam, Nathalie Desban, Pierre Colas, Elizabeth Ficko-Blean, Gurvan Michel
Summary: Carrageenans, a compound synthesized in red algae, have various biological properties and are valuable in the pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries. Their fine structure affects wound healing, oxidative processes, hemostasis, and inflammation. Enzymatic modification of carrageenans produces oligosaccharides that bind to natural human serum antibodies and specific antibodies, showing potential for therapeutic applications.
CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Yan Shi, Miao Yu, Kaijin Qiu, Tiantian Kong, Chunjing Guo, Wenxue Zhang, Daquan Chen, Ming Kong
Summary: In this study, functionalized transfersomes were developed to co-deliver doxorubicin and 1MT towards primary tumors and tumor draining lymph nodes via transdermal administration using microneedles. The results showed that the nano-complexed microneedles exhibited a stronger suppression in tumor growth compared to the intravenous group.
CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS
(2024)
