Editorial Material
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Nicholas A. Kotov
Summary: This article introduces a layer-by-layer assembly technique for the self-assembly of layered nanocomposites. The technique solves the problem of voids introduced by other methods, resulting in nanocomposites with improved performance.
ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Giriprasath Ramanathan, Muthukumar Thangavelu, Sekar Jeyakumar Grace Felciya, Uma Tiruchirapalli Sivagnanam
Summary: This study reports a nanofibrous scaffold with dual-drugs for the treatment of tissue defect after the post-surgery cancer site. The scaffold showed sustained drug release and strong antitumor activity.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Bo Wang, Kan Peng, Peng Xu, Wensen Jing, Yingang Zhang
Summary: Cathodic electrophoretic deposition was used to fabricate porous chitosan/pectin/hydroxyapatite nanocomposite coatings on Ti6Al4V substrates. The coatings obtained at 10 V after 1 h of presedimentation showed a denser microstructure with narrow pore size distribution. Increasing the content of hydroxyapatite improved the wettability and adhesion strength of the coated Ti6Al4V. A thick and uniform porous apatite layer was formed on Ti6Al4V after immersion in simulated body fluid, indicating potential practical antiinfection performance of CS/P/HA coated Ti6Al4V.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Jiancang Chen, Guangchun Xiao, Gaigai Duan, Yongzhong Wu, Xiujian Zhao, Xiao Gong
Summary: The combination of CDs with porous materials shows great potential in overcoming the limitations of individual CDs and producing new functionalities, leading to a wide range of applications across different fields. Various studies have focused on the CDs/porous materials composites, highlighting their excellent performance and potential for future developments.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2021)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yue Wang, Jiahui Li, Yunfeng Li, Bai Yang
Summary: 3D bioprinting is a rapidly evolving technology that allows for the creation of biological tissue constructs closely mimicking the physiological features of native tissue, enabling innovative research directions in biomaterials and biomedical science. The development of bioinks remains a critical bottleneck in the field, with biomimetic nanofibrillar hydrogels showing promise as bioinks for 3D bioprinting. Further research into biomimetic bioinks based on nanofibrillar hydrogels is essential for advancing bioprinted therapies and driving innovation in 3D bioprinting.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Irene Villa, Beatriz Santiago Gonzalez, Matteo Orfano, Francesca Cova, Valeria Secchi, Camilla Colombo, Juraj Paterek, Romana Kucerkova, Vladimir Babin, Michele Mauri, Martin Nikl, Angelo Monguzzi
Summary: The sensitization of scintillation in crosslinked polymeric composite materials loaded with luminescent gold clusters aggregates and organic dye rhodamine 6G as sensitizers and emitters, respectively, was studied through a set of coupled rate equations. The results suggest that the strategy to maximize the sensitization effect in composite materials should focus on the realization of sensitizer/emitter scintillating complexes.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Tahereh Seifi, Ali Reza Kamali
Summary: This paper reports on the antibacterial performance of free standing three-dimensional graphene nanosheets with a high density of graphene edges. The results show that the nanosheets exhibit outstanding antibacterial effect against E. coli at low concentration, efficiently cutting bacterial cells into fragments.
Article
Polymer Science
Sakineh Fotouhi, Saber Khayatzadeh, Wei Xia Pui, Mahdi Damghani, Mahdi Bodaghi, Mohamad Fotouhi
Summary: This study investigates the detection of barely visible impact damage (BVID) in composite materials using tactile whisker sensors similar to rat whiskers. The experiments show that BVID cannot be visually detected, but can be identified through ultrasonic C-scan observations, with the damage size increasing with higher impact energy levels. The data collected from whisker sensors can be classified accurately using a support vector machine classifier after training, offering a new and reliable BVID detection technique with potential for automation.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
M. A. Mazo, A. C. Caballero, J. Rubio
Summary: In this study, cheap, abundant, and easily-obtained carbon fillers such as graphite and carbon black were successfully incorporated into a silicon oxycarbide matrix to obtain dense crack-free bulk composites with enhanced electrical and thermal conductivities. Raman parameters were crucial for understanding the electronic and/or phonon transport in the composites.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2021)
Review
Materials Science, Composites
Hamid Ikram, Ans Al Rashid, Muammer Koc
Summary: The latest developments in smart systems rely on interdisciplinary scientific studies and innovative materials, particularly those created through additive manufacturing techniques. These materials, which can respond to external stimuli and adjust over time, are especially suitable for 4D printing. This study reviews the additive manufacturing of functional polymer nanocomposites that offer flexible manufacturing processes, high strength, low cost, and long-term stability.
POLYMER COMPOSITES
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Huanan Zhang, Drew Vecchio, Ahmet Emre, Samantha Rahmani, Chong Cheng, Jian Zhu, Asish C. Misra, Joerg Lahann, Nicholas A. Kotov
Summary: This study introduces a nanocomposite material based on ANFs and epoxy resins with excellent mechanical properties and biocompatibility, which is suitable for various implantable bioelectronic devices.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
S. Fuster-Gomez, I. Castilla Cortazar, A. Vidaurre, A. J. Campillo-Fernandez
Summary: This paper presents the preparation and characterization of hybrid scaffolds made of polycaprolactone (PCL) and different graphene oxide (GO) amounts. The scaffolds showed bimodal porosity and were highly interconnected. The addition of GO influenced the growth kinetics of a hydroxyapatite (HAp) layer and improved the bioactivity of the scaffolds.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Juan Alcaniz-Monge, Gema Gil-Munoz, Guido Trautwein, Santiago Reinoso
Summary: Carbon-ceramic composites (C/Cer) were prepared by chemical vapor deposition of coal tar pitch onto clay substrates and characterized using various techniques. The study showed that the C/Cer composites are n-type semiconductors and their electrical conduction mechanism follows the expected pathways for amorphous solids. The transport properties of C/Cer composites are strongly dependent on the clay components as observed in microscopy experiments.
MATERIALS RESEARCH BULLETIN
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Song Shan, Lifei Lin, Xin Huo, Liwei Lin, Wang Zhang
Summary: Ordered polymerization of polyaniline on porous carbon was achieved through cyclodextrin polymer functionalization. This functionalized material exhibited remarkable specific capacitance and high rate capability in a supercapacitor device, while maintaining good stability during cycling.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Nikolay P. Shapkin, Evgeniy K. Papynov, Alexandr E. Panasenko, Irina G. Khalchenko, Vitaly Yu. Mayorov, Anatoliy L. Drozdov, Natalya V. Maslova, Igor Yu. Buravlev
Summary: The paper introduces an original method for synthesizing biomimetic porous composites using PFPS and the sea urchin Strongylocentrotus intermedius as a template, resulting in ceramic composites with specific pore size distribution. The composition and morphology of the composites were analyzed using various techniques, providing valuable insights for the development of environmentally friendly biomimetic materials with unique porosity architecture.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2021)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Punalur John Shiny, Mohan Vimala Devi, Sekar Jeyakumar Grace Felciya, Giriprasath Ramanathan, Pedro Fardim, Uma Tiruchirapalli Sivagnanam
Summary: A new type of nanofibrous matrix was prepared for skin tissue regeneration in wound healing. The scaffold contains arginine and bacitracin for controlled release and promotion of wound healing. In vitro and in vivo studies demonstrated that the nanofibrous matrix can effectively enhance cell migration and proliferation for wound healing.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Velswamy Poornima, Subramaniam Mohan, Tiruchirappalli Sivagnanam Uma
Summary: Langebeinite ceramics doped with Nd3+ ions were prepared by wet chemical precipitation and calcination, showing high temperature stability and strong absorption peaks in UV-VIS-NIR spectroscopic analysis. The phosphors exhibit tetrahedral symmetry of SO42 ions and wide particle size distribution in SEM micrographs. The optimal concentration for scintillation studies was found to be 0.02 mol% Nd3+.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
G. Suganthi, Giriprasath Ramanathan, T. Arockiadoss, Uma Tiruchirapalli Sivagnanam
Summary: A simple and novel sensor for hydrogen peroxide was successfully designed, showing excellent catalytic performance and long-term stability.
BULLETIN OF MATERIALS SCIENCE
(2021)
Correction
Chemistry, Physical
Mohan Vimala Devi, S. S. Liji Sobhana, Punalur John Shiny, Giriprasath Ramanathan, Sekar Jeyakumar Grace Felciya, Velswamy Poornima, Sathiah Thennarasu, Pedro Fardim, Uma Tiruchirapalli Sivagnanam
APPLIED CLAY SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Polymer Science
Hanumant Singh Rathore, Uma Tiruchirapalli Sivagnanam, L. Stanley Abraham, D. Prakash, Ramesh C. Panda, T. Senthilvelan
Summary: Using a rapid and ecofriendly microwave-assisted technique, silver nanoparticles were synthesized and impregnated into a novel biosheet made of gum kondagogu and chitosan, showing good optical properties and morphology. The biosheet demonstrated good thermal stability, antibacterial activity, and biocompatibility, making it a potential candidate for tissue engineering and wound healing applications.
Review
Dermatology
Mohan Vimala Devi, Velswamy Poornima, Uma Tiruchirapalli Sivagnanam
Summary: This study conducted a systematic literature review and meta-analysis to assess the wound healing efficacy of 1% silver sulfadiazine in second-degree burns. The results showed that the application of silver sulfadiazine ointment could accelerate wound closure, highlighting its clinical significance.
JOURNAL OF WOUND CARE
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Nivethitha Panneerselvam Manimegalai, Giriprasath Ramanathan, Deebasuganya Gunasekaran, Grace Felciya Sekar Jeyakumar, Uma Tiruchirapalli Sivagnanam
Summary: This paper focuses on the design of a seamless technique for the extraction of collagenous proteins with complete solubilization, which can be applied in clinical and healthcare settings. The results show that the collagen scaffold has excellent biocompatibility and cell proliferation ability, indicating its promising value in the healthcare industry.
PROCESS BIOCHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Giriprasath Ramanathan, Muthukumar Thangavelu, Sekar Jeyakumar Grace Felciya, Uma Tiruchirapalli Sivagnanam
Summary: This study reports a nanofibrous scaffold with dual-drugs for the treatment of tissue defect after the post-surgery cancer site. The scaffold showed sustained drug release and strong antitumor activity.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Giriprasath Ramanathan, Grace Felciya Sekar Jeyakumar, Uma Tiruchirapalli Sivagnanam, Pedro Fardim
Summary: In this study, a porous hybrid matrix (CEL-COL-SF) was fabricated using microcrystalline cellulose (CEL), collagen (COL), and silk fibroin (SF). The hybrid matrix exhibited interconnected porous architecture, excellent oxygen permeability, and promoted cell adhesion, proliferation, migration, and minerals deposition. It also showed excellent biocompatibility and cell proliferation when tested with fibroblast and osteoblast-like cells. The matrix demonstrated great potential in bone tissue engineering, as it exhibited the sequential events related to bone regeneration and mimicked the atomic ratio of calcium to phosphate in bone.
PROCESS BIOCHEMISTRY
(2023)
Meeting Abstract
Cell & Tissue Engineering
G. Sekar Jeyakumar, G. Ramanathan, U. Tiruchirappalli Sivagnanam
TISSUE ENGINEERING PART A
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Deyong Zheng, Huihui Jin, Yucong Liao, Pengxia Ji
Summary: In this study, a highly stable and efficient catalyst, fluorine-doped Co3O4 (F-Co3O4), was developed for hydrogen production by water electrolysis. The F-Co3O4 catalyst exhibited a remarkable reduction in overpotential and demonstrated excellent stability for over 100 hours.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Ziwen Lv, Jintao Wang, Fengyi Wang, Jianqiang Wang, Fuquan Li, Hongtao Chen
Summary: Adding Cu6Sn5 nano particles can effectively inhibit the overgrowth of intermetallic compounds at the interfaces of solder joints in electronic devices, providing a solution to this issue. A new growth mechanism of intermetallic compounds at the interfaces was identified.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Jun Wang, Jiawei Chen, Wanru Liao, Fangyang Liu, Min Liu, Liangxing Jiang
Summary: A BiOI/AgI/Ag plasmonic heterostructure photocathode was successfully designed through electrodeposition, ion-exchange, and illumination methods. This photocathode exhibits superior performance in photoelectrochemical water splitting.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Xiaoxiao Liu, Xianxian Zhou, Xiaotao Ma, Qinbo Yuan, Shibin Liu
Summary: In this study, the authors propose a method to accelerate the reaction of polysulfides in lithium-sulfur batteries using a Ni@OC Mott-Schottky heterojunction as a catalyst. The experimental results demonstrate that the charge redistribution at the Ni@OC interface accelerates electron transfer and enhances catalytic activity, leading to improved reaction kinetics and battery performance.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Dayou Ma, Mohammad Rezasefat, Joziel Aparecido da Cruz, Sandro Campos Amico, Marco Giglio, Andrea Manes
Summary: The matrix has a significant effect on the impact resistance of composite materials. Replacing a brittle polymer with a more flexible one can improve impact resistance, but it poses challenges to standard testing methods. This study designs a new fixture for testing the low-velocity impact of soft composites and investigates the effect of the fixture on the mechanical performance.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Lingchang Wang, Qihang Yang, Huzhen Li, Ming Wei, Qian Wang, Zhenzhong Hu, Mengmeng Zhen
Summary: Bronze titanium dioxide (TiO2(B)) is a promising anode material for lithium-ion batteries due to its high specific capacity. However, its practical applications are hindered by poor conductivity and limited electrochemical kinetics. In this study, TiO2(B)-carbon nanosheets heterostructures are synthesized to enhance the cycling performance and rate capability of TiO2(B).
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Atul Thakur, Ritesh Verma, Ankush Chauhan, Fayu Wan, Preeti Thakur
Summary: In this study, BaFe12O19 and BaFe12O19: Epoxy (50:50) nanocomposites were synthesized using the co-precipitation method. The structural information and material properties, such as crystallite size and electrical conductivity, were characterized by XRD, FESEM, EDX, and TEM techniques.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Jingyu Wu, Xinyan Ma, Yong Yang
Summary: A well-defined CoS2@NC(CS-500) hierarchical binder-free catalyst cathode is constructed through in-situ grown of ZIF-67 on carbon cloth and high-temperature carbonization. The cathode shows excellent reaction kinetics and electrochemical performance, providing inspiration for developing advanced Li-CO2 battery catalysts.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Svetlana M. Posokhova, Vladimir A. Morozov, Kirill N. Boldyrev, Dina Deyneko, Erzhena T. Pavlova, Bogdan I. Lazoryak
Summary: This study explores the impact of synthesis method and composition on the structure and luminescence properties of K5Eu1-xHox(MoO4)4 with the palmierite-type matrix. The co-doping of Eu3+ and Ho3+ ions plays a critical role in manipulating charge transfer and luminescence efficiency in the visible and infrared regions.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Jian Wang, Yeting Tao, Jingsheng Wang, Youtian Tao
Summary: A new electron-transport material iTPyBI-CN is developed through non-catalytic C-N coupling reaction. It exhibits better electroluminescence efficiency in organic light-emitting diodes compared to the commercial material TPBI, due to its twisted geometry and higher energy levels.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Tao Zhu, Feng Huang, Shuo Li, Yang Zhou
Summary: This article combines XRD analysis and microscopic structural observation to investigate the changes in limestone after high-temperature treatment. It finds that 500 degrees C is the critical temperature for crystalline and spatial arrangement changes in limestone, and the thermal conductivity, specific heat capacity, and heat storage coefficient gradually decrease after thermal treatment.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Muhammad Haekal Habibie, Fransiska Sri Herwahyu Krismastuti, Abdi Wira Septama, Faiza Maryani, Vivi Fauzia
Summary: This study focuses on the synthesis of zinc oxide nanostructure from zinc recovered from galvanization ash and highlights its potential as a sustainable source of zinc and as an antibacterial agent.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Jingyi Li, Yixin Xing, Wei Gu, Shousi Lu
Summary: In this study, PC@CaP microparticles were fabricated using biomimetic mineralization. The results showed that under environmental stress, PC@CaP exhibited improved stability and antioxidative activity, indicating its potential use in high-added value fields.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Yan Liu, Shunyou Chen
Summary: In this study, TNTs were used as a drug carrier and modified with ZIF-8 and silk fibroin to obtain a new drug loading platform. The results showed that this drug-loaded platform had a good drug release effect in vitro and could promote cell proliferation and osteogenic differentiation.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Chunhui Zhu, Wentao Wang, Qing Zhen, Xinning Huang, Shixin Li, Shaochang Wang, Xiaoping Ma, Xiaoxia Liu, Yalong Jiao, Kai Sun, Zhuangzhi Li, Huaixin Yang, Jianqi Li
Summary: A type of stacking fault is revealed in e-InSe crystal, which is associated with a small stacking-fault energy and shows exceptional plasticity.
