Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
S. Panda, S. Hajra, A. Kaushik, H. G. Rubahn, Y. K. Mishra, H. J. Kim
Summary: This comprehensive review explores the potential of smart nanomaterials in cancer management, focusing on various types of nanomaterials and their applications in diagnostics, targeted drug delivery, and therapy. It critically analyzes recent studies and discusses challenges and prospects in the field, proposing a novel multidisciplinary and combinational approach for personalized cancer management.
MATERIALS TODAY CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Jinseong Kim, Man Kyu Shim, Suah Yang, Yujeong Moon, Sukyung Song, Jiwoong Choi, Jeongrae Kim, Kwangmeyung Kim
Summary: The study presents a potent and safe cancer-specific combination therapy strategy using DOX prodrug nanoparticles and Bcl-2 inhibitor Navitoclax to overcome acquired drug resistance during chemotherapy, showing enhanced therapeutic efficacy in mouse models and reduced systemic toxic side effects in normal organs.
JOURNAL OF CONTROLLED RELEASE
(2021)
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Yongmei Zhao, Yuanlin Zheng, Yan Zhu, Kai Ding, Mengjiao Zhou, Tianqing Liu
Summary: Pancreatic cancer is a highly lethal disease with a poor prognosis and limited treatment options. In this study, calcium carbonate nanoparticles loaded with a nucleotide reductase inhibitor and a commonly used chemotherapy drug were developed to overcome gemcitabine resistance in pancreatic cancer cells. These nano-formulations effectively suppressed cancer cell proliferation, migration, and resistance to gemcitabine, indicating their potential as an effective treatment option for pancreatic cancer patients.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PHARMACEUTICS
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Daniel R. Principe, Alexandre F. Aissa, Sandeep Kumar, Thao N. D. Pham, Patrick W. Underwood, Rakesh Nair, Rong Ke, Basabi Rana, Jose G. Trevino, Hidayatullah G. Munshi, Elizaveta Benevolenskaya, Ajay Rana
Summary: There is currently no effective treatment for pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC). In this study, researchers identified a subset of gemcitabine-resistant tumor cells enriched for calcium/calmodulin signaling. Inhibition of calcium-dependent calmodulin activation led to the loss of drug-resistant phenotypes, and calcium chelation or depletion impaired ERK activation and restored therapeutic responses to gemcitabine. Calcium channel blockers also enhanced therapeutic responses to gemcitabine.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
(2022)
Review
Medicine, Research & Experimental
Bruna Stefane Alves de Oliveira, Ana Carolina Correa de Assis, Natalia Melo Souza, Luiz Fernando Romanholo Ferreira, Renato Nery Soriano, Muhammad Bilal, Hafiz M. N. Iqbal
Summary: Cancer is projected to become the leading cause of mortality worldwide in the future, with tumorigenesis being a complex process involving cancer stem cells playing a significant role. Research on targeting CSCs in cancer treatment is on the rise, showing promising results in pathways and CSC-surface markers targeting.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Lena Wiedmann, Francesca De Angelis Rigotti, Nuria Vaquero-Siguero, Elisa Donato, Elisa Espinet, Iris Moll, Elisenda Alsina-Sanchis, Hanibal Bohnenberger, Elena Fernandez-Florido, Ronja Muelfarth, Margherita Vacca, Jennifer Gerwing, Lena-Christin Conradi, Philipp Stroebel, Andreas Trumpp, Carolin Mogler, Andreas Fischer, Juan Rodriguez-Vita
Summary: The presence of peritoneal metastasis in pancreatic cancers is associated with poor prognosis. The authors found that HAPLN1 promotes tumor cell plasticity and pro-tumoral immune microenvironment to facilitate peritoneal dissemination in pancreatic cancers.
NATURE COMMUNICATIONS
(2023)
Review
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Vilma Petrikaite, Nicola D'Avanzo, Christian Celia, Massimo Fresta
Summary: Multidrug resistance (MDR) is a major challenge in cancer therapy and can limit treatment success. Nanocarriers show potential in overcoming MDR mechanisms and improving the efficacy of chemotherapy. 2D and 3D cancer cell culture models are suitable for studying the interaction, internalization, and efficacy of nanocarriers, as well as MDR mechanisms in cancer cells and tissues, and can be used to personalize medicine and enhance anticancer treatment effectiveness for patients.
DRUG RESISTANCE UPDATES
(2023)
Article
Oncology
Seong Joon Park, Hee Chan Yoo, Eunyong Ahn, Enzhi Luo, Yeabeen Kim, Yulseung Sung, Ya Chun Yu, Kibum Kim, Do Sik Min, Hee Seung Lee, Geum Sook Hwang, TaeJin Ahn, Junjeong Choi, Seungmin Bang, Jung Min Han
Summary: Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) exhibits severe hypoxia, which is associated with chemoresistance and worse patient outcome. It has been reported that hypoxia induces metabolic reprogramming in cancer cells. This study established that increased glutamine catabolism contributes to hypoxia and chemoresistance in PDAC cells. Targeting glutaminolysis could relieve hypoxia and improve chemotherapy efficacy in vitro and in vivo, suggesting it as a novel therapeutic target for treating patients with chemoresistant PDAC.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yue Zhang, Xiaobo Zhang, Weiwei Chen, Yuling He, Ying Liu, Huangxian Ju
Summary: The development of a self-assembled micelle using quick NIR light degradation of P-DASA has enabled fast drug release, improved therapeutic efficiency, and reduced P-glycoprotein mediated DOX efflux by concomitantly producing NO intracellularly.
JOURNAL OF CONTROLLED RELEASE
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
P. Tiago Ribeiro, J. Agostinho Moreira, J. Fernando Monterio, S. Marta Laranjeira
Summary: Nanoparticle mediated hyperthermia is a method of increasing cancer treatment efficacy by heating tumors from the inside out. This method utilizes nanoparticles that respond to external stimuli and convert energy into heat, causing damage to tumor cells. Combining hyperthermia with chemotherapy has been shown to be more effective, with the high temperature and drug effects working synergistically and allowing for remote controlled drug release.
JOURNAL OF CONTROLLED RELEASE
(2022)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Andreea Nedelcu, Teodora Mocan, Cristiana Grapa, Lucian Mocan
Summary: Pancreatic cancer is a deadly solid tumor with low survival rates, often requiring surgical treatment, and the development of active nanocarriers presents opportunities for improving outcomes in its treatment.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2021)
Article
Biochemical Research Methods
Rachel M. Lieser, Emily J. Hartzell, Daniel Yur, Millicent O. Sullivan, Wilfred Chen
Summary: In this study, SpyTag peptide was fused to the surface of engineered E2 nanocages to enable tunable nanocage decoration and effective E2 cell targeting using a variety of SpyCatcher fusion proteins. The core of the E2 nanocage incorporated four phenylalanine mutations for hydrophobic drug loading and pH-responsive release. By functionalizing the nanocage surface with a highly cell-specific EGFR-targeting protein conjugate, efficient drug loading and targeted cell death in inflammatory breast cancer cells were achieved. This engineered protein nanocage construct demonstrates versatility for cargo delivery.
BIOCONJUGATE CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Mubin Tarannum, Md Akram Hossain, Bryce Holmes, Shan Yan, Pinku Mukherjee, Juan L. Vivero-Escoto
Summary: A mesoporous silica nanoparticle (MSN)-based platform is developed for the safe and ratiometric co-delivery of Gem and cisplatin (cisPt) in pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC). The nanoparticles demonstrate synergistic therapeutic outcomes in mouse models and show potential for overcoming resistance to Pt-based drugs. Overall, the platform offers a promising approach for targeted therapy in PDAC.
Review
Oncology
Marzia Di Donato, Nicola Medici, Antimo Migliaccio, Gabriella Castoria, Pia Giovannelli
Summary: This article discusses the role of exosomes in drug resistance in pancreatic cancer, including treatment methods and the mechanisms by which exosomes released by cancer cells induce drug resistance.
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Palmira Alessia Cavallaro, Marzia De Santo, Emilia Lucia Belsito, Camilla Longobucco, Manuela Curcio, Catia Morelli, Luigi Pasqua, Antonella Leggio
Summary: Breast cancer is a common and deadly disease, and overexpression of HER2 is a major contributing factor. This review provides an overview of the diagnosis and treatment approaches for HER2-positive breast cancer in the past decade. Antibodies and peptides are explored as targeting strategies, with nanotechnology offering potential solutions to current clinical challenges in breast cancer imaging, targeting, and therapy.
Article
Polymer Science
Neha Parveen, Mohammed A. S. Abourehab, Rahul Shukla, Punniyakoti Veeraveedu Thanikachalam, Gaurav Kumar Jain, Prashant Kesharwani
Summary: Breast cancer is the most common non-cutaneous carcinoma in women and the second most prevalent tumour-related condition. Innovative nanotechnologies have shown promise in treating or targeting breast cancer. Recent research focuses on developing components that include drugs and target the site of illness. This article complements existing reviews on liposomal drug delivery by emphasizing immunoliposome tumour targeting and summarizing various experiments on therapeutic potential, liposomal parameters, and target site needs. Immunoliposomes are suggested as a promising therapeutic delivery device for breast cancer therapy, combining distinct target-cell associations and cytotoxic drugs.
EUROPEAN POLYMER JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Ehsan Ullah Mughal, Ayesha Javaid, Muhammad Imran, Mohammed A. S. Abourehab, Eslam B. Elkaeed, Nafeesa Naeem, Abdullah Yahya Abdullah Alzahrani, Amina Sadiq, Syeda Fariha Kainat
Summary: In this study, a series of terpyridine-based ligands with various substitutions were designed and synthesized. These ligands were coordinated with different transition metal cations to form coordination compounds. The photocatalytic potential of these compounds for the degradation of methylene blue was evaluated, and the zinc complexes showed the highest potential. The results demonstrated the excellent photocatalytic properties of these complexes, and their reusability.
INORGANICA CHIMICA ACTA
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Biomedical
Zafar Khan, Abdulsalam Alhalmi, Neha Tyagi, Wasi Uzzaman Khan, Afsana Sheikh, Mohammed A. S. Abourehab, Kanchan Kohli, Prashant Kesharwani
Summary: Non-targeted cancer therapy poses a high risk to patients and a more effective treatment option is needed. This study developed folate-engineered microbeads to target breast cancer cells, which showed high antioxidant activity and significant inhibitory effect on cancer cells. Compared to non-targeted therapy, this targeted approach demonstrated improved uptake and is suitable for oral treatment of breast carcinoma.
JOURNAL OF BIOMATERIALS SCIENCE-POLYMER EDITION
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Tejas Girish Agnihotri, Amit Alexander, Mukta Agrawal, Sunil Kumar Dubey, Aakanchha Jain
Summary: Understanding the interaction between nanoparticles and biological systems is a challenge in nanotherapeutics. Protein corona plays a crucial role in cellular uptake and in vivo behavior of nanoparticles. In vitro dissolution testing and in vitro in vivo correlation (IVIVC) are useful approaches to evaluate the fate of nanoparticles. This review emphasizes the importance of protein corona, factors affecting the interaction, and various dissolution media for different nanocarrier systems, and discusses the limitations and regulatory perspective of IVIVC.
JOURNAL OF CONTROLLED RELEASE
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Krushna Rathod, Hafiz Ahmed, Shyam Sudhakar Gomte, Sourav Chougule, A. Prabakaran, Mithun Rajendra Dethe, Ravish J. Patel, P. V. P. Deepak Bharadwaj, Amit Alexander
Summary: Berberine chloride was loaded into synthesized mesoporous silica nanoparticles (MSNs) with high surface area and pore volume, and the drug loading and release kinetics were studied. The study demonstrated the superior anti-inflammatory efficacy of BBR-MSNs in animal models.
JOURNAL OF SOLID STATE CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Spectroscopy
Ahmed H. Abdelazim, Mohammed A. S. Abourehab, Lobna M. Abd Elhalim, Ahmed A. Almrasy, Sherif Ramzy
Summary: Lesinurad and allopurinol have been formulated in a combined dosage form, posing a new challenge for the treatment of gout attacks. Two mathematical based spectrophotometric methods, namely area under the curve and artificial neural networks, have been developed to simultaneously determine the concentrations of lesinurad and allopurinol in the combined pharmaceutical dosage form. These methods have shown adherence to greenness characteristics and outperformed the previously reported HPLC method.
SPECTROCHIMICA ACTA PART A-MOLECULAR AND BIOMOLECULAR SPECTROSCOPY
(2023)
Article
Thermodynamics
Saad M. Alshahrani, Amal M. Alsubaiyel, Maram H. Abduljabbar, Mohammed A. S. Abourehab
Summary: The solubility of Metoprolol in supercritical CO2 was measured and correlated using various empirical models. The Adachi and Lu model showed the highest correlation precision. Additionally, the total mixing heat, vaporization enthalpy, and solvation enthalpy of the Metoprolol-scCO2 binary mixture were obtained.
CASE STUDIES IN THERMAL ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Agronomy
Amr M. El-Marzoky, Ahmed S. M. Elnahal, Muthana M. Jghef, Mohammed A. S. Abourehab, Khaled A. El-Tarabily, Mohamed A. M. S. Ali
Summary: Three concentrations (1.25, 2.5, and 5 x 10(7) spores ml(-1)) of the biocontrol fungus Purpureocillium lilacinum were tested on citrus nematode Tylenchulus semipenetrans under in vitro and field conditions. The highest concentration effectively reduced larval activity and egg hatching of T. semipenetrans. Under field conditions, the application of P. lilacinum or abamectin significantly reduced the population of nematode species infesting citrus.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PLANT PATHOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Polymer Science
Neha Parveen, Afsana Sheikh, Mohammed A. S. Abourehab, Ritu Karwasra, Surender Singh, Prashant Kesharwani
Summary: Pancreatic cancer is the fourth leading cause of death worldwide, with low survival rates. The difficulties in early detection and the unique characteristics of pancreatic cancer contribute to ineffective therapies and widespread metastasis. Novel approaches, such as combining nanotechnology with cancer targeting, have shown potential in improving treatment efficacy and reducing cytotoxic effects.
EUROPEAN POLYMER JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Polymer Science
Tenzin Tsering Dongsar, Tenzin Sonam Dongsar, Mohammed A. S. Abourehab, Neelima Gupta, Prashant Kesharwani
Summary: Breast carcinoma is a highly prevalent and deadly cancer in females, causing a significant number of mortalities and incidences. Conventional cancer treatments have limitations in terms of side effects and efficacy. Nanotechnology, specifically magnetic nanoparticles (MNPs), has emerged as an innovative approach for cancer management and detection. This article summarizes the applications of MNPs in cancer therapy, focusing on the potential of MNPs in treating breast cancer.
EUROPEAN POLYMER JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Automation & Control Systems
A. Wongchai, Mohammed A. S. Abourehab, Mohammed Altaf Ahmed, Saibal Dutta, Koduganti Venkatrao, Kashif Irshad
Summary: This paper proposes a novel technique for monitoring and control optimization of soft sensors in the automation industry for fault detection. The input data is pre-processed using Fourier transform-based detection and multi-layer perceptron-based diagnosis to remove samples containing null values. AR_ACO is applied for optimizing data in soft sensors, and experimental results are provided.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ADVANCED MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
John Refaat Fahim, Ahmed G. Darwish, Amr El Zawily, Jacob Wells, Mohammed A. S. Abourehab, Samar Yehia Desoukey, Eman Zekry Attia
Summary: This study explored and compared the volatile organic compounds (VOCs) of three Chorisia plants for the first time, revealing noticeable differences in their floral volatiles. Linalool was identified as the most important aroma compound, and the VOCs showed moderate to promising binding interactions with four main proteins of SARS-CoV-2. These findings shed new light on the chemical diversity and biological relevance of Chorisia plants.
SAUDI PHARMACEUTICAL JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Infectious Diseases
Shimaa M. Ghanem, Rehab Mahmoud Abd El-Baky, Mohamed A. S. Abourehab, Gamal F. M. Fadl, Nancy G. F. M. Gamil
Summary: This study investigated the frequency of virulence genes and their association with antibiotic resistance in Pseudomonas aeruginosa infections. The results showed a high prevalence of multi-drug resistant isolates and a significant association between various virulence genes and multi-drug resistance. This highlights the importance of these genes in the progression of infections and poses a great challenge for healthcare teams.
INFECTION AND DRUG RESISTANCE
(2023)
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Ahmed A. A. El-Shenawy, Mahmoud M. A. Elsayed, Gamal M. K. Atwa, Mohammed A. S. Abourehab, Mohamed S. S. Mohamed, Mohammed M. M. Ghoneim, Reda A. A. Mahmoud, Shereen A. A. Sabry, Walid Anwar, Mohamed El-Sherbiny, Yasser A. A. Hassan, Amany Belal, Abd El hakim Ramadan
Summary: In this study, GFT cubosomal nanoparticles (GFT-CNPs) were prepared and shown to have high EE%, smaller vesicle size, and higher zeta potential values. In vivo data demonstrated a significant decrease in serum levels of CEA, CA 19-9, as well as gene expression levels of TIMP-1 and MMP-7. Histopathological examination showed improvement in cancer tissue and reduced focal infiltration in the lamina propria after treatment with GFT-CNPs.
Article
Immunology
Urooj Ahmed Mohammad, Urooj Ahmed Khan, Zoya Saifi, Jinku Bora, Musarrat Husain Warsi, Mohammed A. S. Abourehab, Gaurav Kumar Jain, Prashant Kesharwani, Asgar Ali
Summary: Cerium oxide nanoparticles (CONPs) have emerged as a potential therapeutic candidate for oxidative stress-mediated neurological diseases, but their limited bioavailability and poor blood-brain penetration pose challenges. In this study, we developed intranasal CONPs and evaluated their efficacy in a Parkinson's disease model.
INFLAMMOPHARMACOLOGY
(2023)
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)
