Article
Chemistry, Applied
Mina Rajabi, Michelle McConnell, Jaydee Cabral, M. Azam Ali
Summary: Tissue engineering and regenerative medicine have progressed to a new stage due to recent advancements in biology, material sciences, and 3D printing. Chitosan-based hydrogels, widely used in biomedical applications, hold promise for future development when combined with 3D printing technology. This combination has the potential to create next generation biomedical implants.
CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS
(2021)
Review
Polymer Science
Fawad Ali, Muammer Koc
Summary: Three-dimensional (3D) printing is a promising manufacturing platform in biomedical engineering. Polymer piezoelectric materials, with their controllable and reproducible properties, have opened new possibilities for integration into biomedical fields such as sensors, drug delivery systems, and tissue engineering.
Review
Polymer Science
Sandya Shiranthi Athukorala, Tuan Sang Tran, Rajkamal Balu, Vi Khanh Truong, James Chapman, Naba Kumar Dutta, Namita Roy Choudhury
Summary: Electrically conductive hydrogels (ECHs) are a promising class of biomaterials for a wide range of biomedical applications, with 3D printing being an advanced technique for rapid fabrication of future biomedical implants and devices with versatile designs and adjustable functionalities. This review provides an overview of state-of-the-art 3D printed ECHs, discussing mechanisms of electrical conductivity, design considerations, and recent advances in formulation of 3D printable bioinks. Challenges and limitations of 3D printing of ECHs are identified, along with highlighting new 3D printing-based hybrid methods for selective deposition and controlled nanostructure fabrication.
Review
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Humira Assad, Arvina Assad, Ashish Kumar
Summary: The field of 3D bio-printing has been extensively used to improve the usability and performance of scaffolds filled with cells. Many tissues and organs have been produced via 3D bio-printing and can serve as building blocks for repair and regeneration, as well as in vitro models for pharmacokinetics and drug screening. The research focuses on novel biomaterials with quick cross-linking capabilities, a wider variety of acceptable 3D-printed materials, better printing resolution, and biomaterial compatibility.
Review
Engineering, Biomedical
Erfan Rezvani Ghomi, Nooshin Nourbakhsh, Mahsa Akbari Kenari, Mina Zare, Seeram Ramakrishna
Summary: Collagen is a crucial biomaterial with superior properties that can be widely applied in the field of biomedicine. Research on the history, structure, properties, and applications of collagen is of significance. In the future, 3D printing techniques based on collagen hold the promise of bringing more innovation and development in the medical field.
JOURNAL OF BIOMEDICAL MATERIALS RESEARCH PART B-APPLIED BIOMATERIALS
(2021)
Review
Engineering, Biomedical
Nazli Seray Bostanci, Senem Buyuksungur, Nesrin Hasirci, Aysen Tezcaner
Summary: Pectin is a polysaccharide extracted from plants and has beneficial effects on human health. However, its weak mechanical strength and fast degradation limit its use as drug delivery devices and tissue engineering scaffolds. To overcome these limitations, pectin can be modified or combined with other organic or inorganic compounds. These materials can be used for drug delivery and tissue regeneration applications.
JOURNAL OF BIOMATERIALS SCIENCE-POLYMER EDITION
(2022)
Review
Polymer Science
Mina Zare, Erfan Rezvani Ghomi, Prabhuraj D. Venkatraman, Seeram Ramakrishna
Summary: Silicone, a synthetic polymer widely used in the biomedical industry since 1940, is praised for its excellent mechanical properties and biocompatibility. Its inert nature and hydrophobic surface make silicone biomaterials highly biocompatible. Silicone is utilized in various biomedical applications, such as medical inserts, specialty contact lenses, and drains.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED POLYMER SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Dominic J. Wales, Meysam Keshavarz, Carmel Howe, Eric Yeatman
Summary: In this study, we demonstrate the feasibility of 3D printing with POMaC, a bio-adhesive material with great potential for implantable biomedical devices. By optimizing the parameters, we successfully printed biomaterial copolymers consisting of POMaC and PEGDA, achieving tunable mechanical properties. The biocompatibility of the copolymers was also verified.
ACS APPLIED POLYMER MATERIALS
(2022)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Samira Malekmohammadi, Negar Sedghi Aminabad, Amin Sabzi, Amir Zarebkohan, Mehdi Razavi, Massoud Vosough, Mahdi Bodaghi, Hajar Maleki
Summary: Smart/stimuli-responsive hydrogels have diverse applications in the biomedical field, with the ability to change behavior in response to external stimuli; technologies like 4D bioprinting have expanded the possibilities of using smart hydrogels in various biomedical applications, driving innovation and development in the field.
Review
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Zia Ullah Arif, Muhammad Yasir Khalid, Reza Noroozi, Mokarram Hossain, HaoTian Harvey Shi, Ali Tariq, Seeram Ramakrishna, Rehan Umer
Summary: Biopolymers are environmentally friendly materials with promising applications in various fields. They are particularly favored in implantable biomedical devices due to their unique properties. This review highlights recent advancements in fabricating biopolymer-based products and structures for advanced healthcare systems using additive manufacturing techniques, as well as the influence of nanoparticles on the performance of 3D-printed tissue scaffolds.
ASIAN JOURNAL OF PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES
(2023)
Review
Polymer Science
Jonathan David Hinchliffe, Alakananda Parassini Madappura, Syed Mohammad Daniel Syed Mohamed, Ipsita Roy
Summary: Plastics have been widely used in various fields, especially in biomedical applications. Recent focus has shifted to manufacturing polymers using biological methods to reduce environmental costs and reliance on toxic substances. Bacteria-derived polymers offer unique biological properties that meet the demands of the biomaterials industry for highly customized, biocompatible materials.
Review
Polymer Science
Cheirmadurai Kalirajan, Amey Dukle, Arputharaj Joseph Nathanael, Tae-Hwan Oh, Geetha Manivasagam
Summary: This review summarizes recent advancements in the preparation of smart polymeric biomaterials with self-healing and shape memory properties. It also discusses novel approaches for developing various forms of polymeric biomaterials and highlights their applications in soft and hard tissue engineering. It underlines the future directions of polymeric biomaterials for successful clinical implications.
Review
Chemistry, Applied
Yaling Deng, Amin Shavandi, Oseweuba Valentine Okoro, Lei Nie
Summary: This article reviews the use of click chemistry to modify alginate, enhancing its physical and chemical properties for various applications. Click chemistry can be employed to modify the mechanical strength and biochemical properties of alginate-based materials. The future perspectives of alginates modified with click chemistry are also discussed.
CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS
(2021)
Review
Polymer Science
Nikolaos Politakos
Summary: 3D printing is constantly evolving, with new materials and methods being discovered for continuous development. 4D printing, which involves materials that can react to environmental stimuli, has great potential. It is increasingly being used in various fields, such as drug delivery, tissue engineering, and synthetic organs.
Review
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Kaihao Xu, Sanyang Yu, Zhenhua Wang, Zhichang Zhang, Zhongti Zhang
Summary: This study evaluated the application of 3D printing bioink in bone tissue engineering from 2010 to 2022 through bibliometric analysis. It identified China as the leading country in terms of publications, while the United States surpassed China in terms of collaborations. The research hotspots in this field are mainly related to the fields of physics/materials/chemistry, and emerging hotspots include chitosan and endothelial cells.
FRONTIERS IN BIOENGINEERING AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Vahid Heydari, Zaker Bahreini, Majid Abdouss
Summary: Thermal control coatings (TCCs) are used to maintain the thermal condition of spacecraft by reflecting and emitting radiation, and porous ZnO particles as pigments prevent UV absorption.
PIGMENT & RESIN TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Review
Polymer Science
Mehrnoosh Hasan Shahriari, Afra Hadjizadeh, Majid Abdouss
Summary: This review study presents the development of self-healing hydrogels, which have the property of self-healing and can be used for repairing biological defects in the whole body. It discusses the synthesis methods, types of polymers, and clinical applications of self-healing hydrogels, focusing on their recent ability to repair tissue defects.
Article
Materials Science, Composites
Mehdi Moghri, Mohammad Reza Kalaee, Majid Abdouss, Mojtaba Koosha
Summary: In this study, nanocomposites of polyvinyl chloride poly(epichlorohydrin-co-ethylene oxide)(ECO)/organoclay were prepared via melt processing and various parameters were adjusted to achieve the highest thermal stability. The results showed that the rotor speed and rubber content greatly influenced the intercalation and thermal stability of the nanocomposites. The hydrogen bonding between ECO and organoclay was found to be crucial for the miscibility of the components.
JOURNAL OF THERMOPLASTIC COMPOSITE MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Polymer Science
Tajuddin Hafizi, Mehrnoosh Hasan Shahriari, Majid Abdouss, Shafiq Ahmad Kahdestani
Summary: Chitosan, a linear polysaccharide with excellent properties, has been used to prepare drug nanocarriers. In this study, chitosan nanoparticles were successfully prepared and loaded with vancomycin, demonstrating a sustained drug release.
Article
Materials Science, Paper & Wood
Mohammad Shadabfar, Morteza Ehsani, Hossein Ali Khonakdar, Majid Abdouss, Tayebeh Ameri
Summary: This study demonstrates a novel and environmentally-friendly method for synthesizing a conductive carbon paste by using carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) as an eco-friendly binder combined with Graphene Nanoplatelets (GNPs) and Carbon Nanotubes (CNTs). The double-coated GNP/CNT/CMC paste films exhibit high electrical conductivity (80.4 S/m) and great flexibility. The results suggest that the developed conductive carbon paste has the potential to be used in various electronic devices.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Mohammad Mohammadizadeh Boghrabad, Elaheh Kowsari, Seeram Ramakrishna, Saeedeh Sarabadani Tafreshi, Mahsa Gholambargani, Mahboobeh Rafieepoor Chirani, Shiva Orangi, Mohammad Gheibi, Majid Abdouss, Amutha Chinnappan, Nora H. de Leeuw
Summary: Covalently multifunctional graphene oxide (GO) with vinyl imidazole/4-tert-butylpyridine cobalt complex (GO-VI/TBP cobalt complex) was synthesized. This synthesized compound was used as an effective additive in sustainable nanocomposite electrolytes in dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSCs), increasing the conversion efficiency significantly. The addition of the compound enhanced the ion conductivity and electron transfer in the electrolyte, resulting in increased short circuit current density and open-circuit voltage.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2023)
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Sepehr Darvishan, Mehrab Pourmadadi, Majid Abdouss, Saeedeh Mazinani, Fatemeh Yazdian, Abbas Rahdar, Ana M. Diez-Pascual
Summary: A novel PAA-based hydrogel coated with ?-alumina modified with PVP was synthesized for the delivery of quercetin to cancer cells. The addition of Al2O3 increased pH-sensitivity, and the use of Span 80 surfactant led to a nano niosomal emulsion that improved stability and retention of quercetin. The microemulsion's physical interactions, crystalline structure, and morphology were analyzed, and drug loading efficiency was significantly improved with the double emulsion method. The developed ?-alumina-PAA/PVP nanoemulsion shows promise as a pH-sensitive drug delivery system.
JOURNAL OF DRUG DELIVERY SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Polymer Science
Zahra Norouzi, Majid Abdouss
Summary: Considering the depletion of water resources, wastewater treatment is important for protecting the ecosystem and efficient use of water resources. In this study, beta-cyclodextrin was grafted onto chitosan to form beta-cyclodextrin grafted chitosan, which was further improved by developing nanofibers. The blend nanofibers were fabricated by electrospinning and their performance as molecular filters for removing hazardous materials from wastewater was investigated.
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Neda Rostami, Mohammad Mahmoudi Gomari, Majid Abdouss, Alaa Moeinzadeh, Edris Choupani, Reza Davarnejad, Reza Heidari, Sidi A. Bencherif
Summary: In this study, biodegradable LTZ-loaded nanocarriers were synthesized, and folic acid was conjugated to enhance targeted delivery and improve efficacy and safety. The nanocarriers exhibited excellent cell compatibility and high drug loading capacity, allowing sustained release of LTZ and enhanced cytotoxicity against hormone-dependent breast cancer cells.
ACS APPLIED BIO MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Mohamadreza Shakiba, Mehdi Sheikhi, Zohreh Pahnavar, Alireza Tajiki, Ashkan Bigham, Amin Foroozandeh, Sepehr Darvishan, Mehrab Pourmadadi, Hamid Emadi, Javad Rezatabar, Hamidreza Abdouss, Majid Abdouss
Summary: Endowing wound dressings with drug delivery capability is an effective strategy for localized transfer of medicinal compounds to damaged skin layers. This study designed and fabricated a wound dressing composed of polyamide 6, hyaluronic acid, and curcumin-loaded halloysite nanotubes (PA6/HA/HNT@Cur) for wound healing applications. The platform exhibited desirable physicochemical properties, antibacterial and antioxidation activities, as well as good cell compatibility. In vivo evaluation showed that the nanocomposite mat significantly reduced wound size after 14 days. This study provides a swift and straightforward method for developing wound dressings in clinical settings.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PHARMACEUTICS
(2023)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Maryam Arsalanfar, Azita Nouri, Majid Abdouss, Esmaeil Rezazadeh
Summary: This study evaluated Al2O3 supported Co-Ni nanocatalysts for the production of light olefins under different process conditions. Various techniques were used to characterize the catalysts and the impact of temperature, pressure, and feed ratio on the catalytic performance was investigated. The optimum process conditions were obtained using the Response Surface Methodology with the highest selectivity of light olefins achieved at a desirability value of 0.896.
JOURNAL OF CHEMICAL TECHNOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Soroush Nardini, Mohammad Sharifi, Jalal Fahimpour, Majid Abdouss
Summary: The effective factors of surfactant adsorption in an electrolyte-mineral solid system were investigated in this study. Results showed that increasing salinity reduced the adsorption of the surfactant on calcite, while the presence of magnesium and sulfate ions led to a decrease in adsorption. The findings can be used in controlling surfactant adsorption and designing wettability alteration processes.
JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR LIQUIDS
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Mohamadreza Shakiba, Parisa Jahangiri, Erfan Rahmani, Seyede Mahtab Hosseini, Ashkan Bigham, Amin Foroozandeh, Alireza Tajiki, Mehrab Pourmadadi, Shadi Nasiri, Shirzad Jouybar, Majid Abdouss
Summary: A PA6/PVA/CMWCNT-Cur hybrid nanofibrous composite with good antibacterial properties, mechanical properties, and controlled drug release function was successfully prepared for wound healing applications. The sample with a 0.75 wt % CMWCNT-Cur content was chosen as the most suitable sample due to its uniform nanofiber structure and excellent antibacterial features.
ACS APPLIED POLYMER MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Sayeh Shakouri, Mehrab Pourmadadi, Majid Abdouss, Abbas Rahdar, Sadanand Pandey
Summary: Breast cancer is the second leading cause of death among females. With the help of nanotechnology, a CNT-PAA-PVP@5-FU drug delivery system has been developed to transport anticancer medications with reduced side effects. The experimental results demonstrate that this nanocarrier exhibits higher cytotoxicity against breast cancer cells and has pH-dependent and controlled release properties in different environments.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY COMMUNICATIONS
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Analytical
Xue Pan, Lu Bai, Chengcheng Pan, Zhicheng Liu, Seeram Ramakrishna
Summary: This review discusses the fabrication methods and applications of SERS substrates based on electrospun nanofibers, and highlights the challenges and prospects.
CRITICAL REVIEWS IN ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Polymer Science
Zhongming Yuan, Hiroko Yamamoto, Shinji Kanehashi, Takeshi Shimomura
Summary: This study reports the synthesis of a flexible light-emitting polymer film using a solution blending method. The selective positioning of MEH-PPV molecules in the PS phase of the film was confirmed. The film exhibited a nanometer-scale luminescent domain with low aggregation quenching and showed good elastomeric characteristics.
POLYMERS FOR ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIES
(2024)
