Article
Materials Science, Composites
Fateme Saeedi, Arash Montazeri
Summary: This study focuses on the synthesis of nano-hydroxyapatite/chitosan coatings on a Mg-2 wt% Zn scaffold using the pulse electrodeposition technique. The impact of electrodeposition factors on the coating properties was investigated, and the coatings were characterized using various analysis methods. The results showed that the optimized conditions for the nHA/CS coating were an average current density of 20 mA/cm2, a duty cycle of 0.4, and a coating duration of 60 minutes. The optimized coating exhibited improved corrosion resistance and biocompatibility.
POLYMER COMPOSITES
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Vignesh Raj Sivaperumal, Rajkumar Mani, Veerababu Polisetti, Kanakaraj Aruchamy, Taehwan Oh
Summary: Calcium phosphate-based ceramic material is a potential candidate for dental restorations and bone replacements, but its limited thermal processing ability and weak mechanical strength have hindered its application in hard tissue engineering. In this study, zirconia was used to reinforce hydroxyapatite, resulting in improved biocompatibility and mechanical stability.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Andrei Viorel Paduraru, Adina Magdalena Musuc, Ovidiu Cristian Oprea, Roxana Trusca, Florin Iordache, Bogdan Stefan Vasile, Ecaterina Andronescu
Summary: Improved compounds of Ce(III) and Ce(IV)-doped hydroxyapatite were synthesized by the co-precipitation method. The doped hydroxyapatite showed good biocompatibility and fluorescence properties, making them suitable as luminescent labeling materials.
Article
Materials Science, Biomaterials
Shalini Muthusamy, Balaji Mahendiran, Sowndarya Sampath, Sellamuthu N. Jaisankar, Suresh Kumar Anandasadagopan, Gopal Shankar Krishnakumar
Summary: Hydroxyapatite (HAP) nanopowders with different manganese (Mn) and selenium (Se) contents were successfully synthesized by wet-co-chemical precipitation method, and the doping of Mn and Se ions enhanced the antibacterial effect and blood compatibility of HAP, as well as promoting the adhesion, migration, and proliferation of osteoblasts.
MATERIALS SCIENCE & ENGINEERING C-MATERIALS FOR BIOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS
(2021)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Emerik Galic, Kristina Radic, Nikolina Golub, Dubravka Vitali Cepo, Nikolina Kalcec, Ena Vrcek, Tomislav Vinkovic
Summary: The application of olive pomace extract as a surface modifier in the synthesis of selenium nanoparticles was investigated. The obtained nanosystems were characterized and evaluated as potential nutraceuticals. The results showed that the presence of olive pomace extract improved the bioaccessibility and biocompatibility of the nanoparticles, highlighting their potential in sustainable development of nanonutraceuticals.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Muhammad Maqbool, Qaisar Nawaz, Muhammad Atiq Ur Rehman, Mark Cresswell, Phil Jackson, Katrin Hurle, Rainer Detsch, Wolfgang H. Goldmann, Asma Tufail Shah, Aldo R. Boccaccini
Summary: In this study, selenium and strontium were substituted into hydroxyapatite to enhance the antimicrobial activity of biomaterials. The results showed that the Se-Sr-HA samples exhibited excellent antibacterial properties and the co-substitution of strontium offset the cytotoxic effect of selenium, improving the biological properties of HA. The prepared samples are considered a suitable choice for antibacterial coatings and bone filler applications.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2021)
Article
Polymer Science
Noureddine Akartasse, Khalil Azzaoui, Elmiloud Mejdoubi, Lhaj Lahcen Elansari, Belkhir Hammouti, Mohamed Siaj, Shehdeh Jodeh, Ghadir Hanbali, Rinad Hamed, Larbi Rhazi
Summary: This study aimed to purify water from toxic metals by preparing a composite film using hydroxyapatite, chitosan, and glycerol. The composite film exhibited a homogeneous and smooth surface, and showed effective adsorption of Cd2+ and Zn2+ ions from aqueous solutions. Physico-chemical characterization and adsorption studies demonstrated the promising potential of the composite film for industrial and biological applications.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Mi Tang, Juan Shen, Xu Xia, Bo Jin, Ke Chen, Ting Zeng
Summary: A high specific surface area and porous HA was successfully synthesized using bacterial induction, with a maximum adsorption capacity of 1025 mg/g for uranyl ions. The adsorption process followed the linear pseudo-second-order kinetic and nonlinear Liu isotherm adsorption models, with a desorption rate of 97.94% and excellent biocompatibility demonstrated. A possible adsorption mechanism for the HA nanoparticles was proposed based on the experimental results.
COLLOIDS AND SURFACES A-PHYSICOCHEMICAL AND ENGINEERING ASPECTS
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Surojit Gupta, Sabah Javaid, Maharshi Dey, Caleb Matzke, Erica Eades, Yun Ji
Summary: This paper reports the synthesis and characterization of bioplastic composites filled with DDGS and HAP using a solvent casting process. The addition of DDGS and HAP reinforcements decreased the ultimate tensile strength of the bioplastic films due to poor adhesion. The addition of pre-pregnated chips improved the plasticity of the composites, while milling at higher concentrations converted films into microencapsulated HAP particles.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CERAMIC SOCIETY
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Biomedical
Daniel Nilson Nunes Nicomedes, Laureana Moreira Mota, Rebecca Vasconcellos, Nathanael Vieira Medrado, Michelle de Oliveira, Erika Costa de Alvarenga, Karyne R. C. Juste, Ariete Righi, Sara Matte Manhabosco, Guilherme Jorge Brigolini Silva, Fernando Gabriel S. Araujo, Alan Barros de Oliveira, Ronaldo Junio Campos Batista, Jaqueline dos Santos Soares, Taise Matte Manhabosco
Summary: Talc from soapstone shows promise as a replacement for graphene oxide in reinforcement for hydroxyapatite coatings without compromising properties. The use of electrodeposition on titanium substrate successfully deposited the composite coatings in a low-cost and eco-friendly manner.
JOURNAL OF THE MECHANICAL BEHAVIOR OF BIOMEDICAL MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Polymer Science
Dan-Jae Lin, Hao-Lian Lin, Ssu-Meng Haung, Shih-Ming Liu, Wen-Cheng Chen
Summary: By assisted synthesis with surfactants, non-toxic hydroxyapatite nanoparticles can be obtained under different environments, showing excellent biocompatibility and cell viability in biomedical applications.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yuan-Shun Lo, Chien-Chun Chang, Ping-Chun Lin, Shu-Ping Lin, Chih-Liang Wang
Summary: A structurally tunable hydroxyapatite coating was successfully synthesized on a titanium alloy surface using a hydrothermal method. The treated titanium alloy exhibited rapid growth of hydroxyapatite fibers, forming a porous structure that enhanced bioactivity compared to untreated surfaces. The presence of TiO2 was found to assist in the initial nucleation of hydrothermal hydroxyapatite growth, indicating potential for structurally controlled biomaterials for implants.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Hailong Huang, Hao Ge, Zhipeng Ren, Zhijian Huang, Min Xu, Xianghui Wang
Summary: In this study, a series of carbon dots with different particle sizes and doped with elements were prepared using various pretreatment methods based on natural cellulose hydrogel. The smallest CD-4a showed potential for detecting Hg2+ with a detection limit of 0.2 μM.
FRONTIERS IN BIOENGINEERING AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Negar Azizabadi, Parviz Aberoomand Azar, Mohammad Saber Tehrani, Pirouz Derakhshi
Summary: In this study, bioactive glass with zinc and silver content was synthesized via the sol-gel route. The results showed that the samples with higher zinc and silver content exhibited better bioactivity, antibacterial properties, and formation of hydroxyapatite. Among all the specimens, the sample BG-A2Z3 demonstrated optimal properties and is considered the most suitable candidate for orthopedic applications.
JOURNAL OF NON-CRYSTALLINE SOLIDS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Ren Guo, Shuaishuai Li, Song Chen, Jianan Zhang, Toshiyuki Ikoma, Xiaona Li, Weiyi Chen
Summary: In this study, hydroxyapatite whisker membranes were used as biocompatible and recyclable filters for bacterial removal, achieving a filtration efficiency of 100% and allowing the membranes to be recycled and reused.
JOURNAL OF PHYSICS AND CHEMISTRY OF SOLIDS
(2022)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Shengjun Chen, Feiyan Tao, Chuang Pan, Xiao Hu, Haixia Ma, Chunsheng Li, Yongqiang Zhao, Yueqi Wang
Summary: The study found that the Random Forest model has better fitting and higher predictive accuracy for quality changes of Pacific white shrimp compared to the Arrhenius model. Therefore, the Random Forest model is a hopeful method for predicting the changes in the quality of Pacific white shrimp.
JOURNAL OF FOOD PROCESSING AND PRESERVATION
(2021)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Yulei Guan, Xiangrui Meng, Xia Wang, Ru Liu, Haixia Ma, Jirong Song
Summary: Theoretical exploration of the reaction mechanism between CH3OCH2 and NO2 reveals key steps and two stable intermediates, shedding light on the rapid reaction kinetics and providing insights into the combustion chemistry of NO2.
JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR MODELING
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Lin Yang, Bingbing Zhang, Zhuo Li, Chen Wang, Linyu Jiao, Bing Wang, Yafei Wang, Haixia Ma, Xiaoxun Ma
Summary: Utilizing subphthalocyanine and 4,4'-dihydroxybiphenyl, a novel axial substituted SubPc derivative was synthesized by solvothermal method and decorated onto TiO2 nanoparticles to fabricate a highly efficient photosensitive catalyst. The composite showed outstanding performance in organic dye degradation and demonstrated remarkable stability, providing new ideas for the construction of photosensitive catalysts for water purification based on TiO2.
APPLIED ORGANOMETALLIC CHEMISTRY
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
Ming-Kai Peng, Bo Zhang, Zhi Qu, Yu Li, Hai-Xia Ma
Summary: The genus Allodiatrype, belonging to Diatrypaceae in Xylariales, was reported for the first time in Taiyang River National Forest Park, Yunnan Province. An undescribed species of Allodiatrype was described based on morphological characteristics and sequence data of ITS, SSU, and TUB2, showing distinctive features such as Y-shaped or cruciate-shaped ostiolar surface and yellowish-green to green inner layer. The differences between this new species and related fungi were discussed in detail.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yue Yin, Wen Su, Jie Zhang, Wenping Huang, Xiaoyang Li, Haixia Ma, Mixiao Tan, Haohao Song, Guoliang Cao, Shengji Yu, Di Yu, Ji Hoon Jeong, Xiao Zhao, Hui Li, Guangjun Nie, Hai Wang
Summary: The successful control of the COVID-19 pandemic relies not only on vaccine development, but also on efficient storage, transportation, and administration. Current nucleic acid vaccines stored frozen may face limitations in developing countries due to storage requirements. A separable microneedle patch has been developed to deliver vaccines intradermally, showing promising results in inducing strong and lasting immune responses compared to intramuscular injection.
Article
Materials Science, Paper & Wood
Ningning Zhao, Haixia Ma, Ergang Yao, Zhong Yu, Ting An, Fengqi Zhao, Xiaojiao Yu
Summary: Al/CuO nanothermites show unique catalytic activities in accelerating the thermolysis of nitrocellulose and combustion characteristics of AP/HTPB propellant, with the morphology of CuO playing a significant role. Introducing well-defined nanostructures is a promising way to enhance the burning rate and catalytic effect of energetic materials.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Jiachen Li, Chi Zhang, Huijun Ma, Taihe Wang, Zhaoqi Guo, Yong Yang, Yaoyu Wang, Haixia Ma
Summary: The study successfully anchored cost-effective ruthenium single atoms into MoS2/MoP heterosturctures using a facile galvanostatic deposition strategy, resulting in CC@MoS2/MoP/Ru SAs, which exhibited superior alkaline hydrogen evolution reaction activity and high stability under electrochemical testing.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Fei Yuan, Xuan-Jun Wang, Hai-Xia Ma, Chun-Sheng Zhou, Cheng-Fang Qiao, Bao-Yue Cao, Huan-Chun Wang, Ashok Kumar Singh, Abhinav Kumar, Mohd. Muddassir
Summary: A new Dy(III)-based metal-organic framework (MOF) has been synthesized and used as a catalyst for photodegradation of an organic dye. The experiment results show that the MOF possesses good photocatalytic properties and can effectively degrade the dye in multiple cycles.
JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR STRUCTURE
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Jing Zhang, Yufei Zhang, Haixia Ma, Fatang Yang, Tianjiao Duan, Yuhui Zhang, Yuming Dong
Summary: This study focuses on separating and quantifying isoflavones in traditional Chinese medicines using mixed micellar liquid chromatography, and validating the method efficiency by optimizing the chromatographic conditions. The existence of supramolecular amphiphilic vesicles in the mobile phase, verified by transmission electron microscopy, explains the increased chromatographic efficiency.
JOURNAL OF SEPARATION SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Ting Zhang, Jiachen Li, Zhao Qin, Cuicui Li, Hongxu Gao, Fengqi Zhao, Haixia Ma
Summary: The study synthesized bismuth-modulated hematite as a catalyst for energetic materials thermolysis and found that it can reduce the initial thermal decomposition temperature and activation energy of HMX, leading to faster energy release during thermite reaction.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Haixia Ma, Yufei Zhang, Tianjiao Duan, Jing Zhang, Fatang Yang, Yuhui Zhang, Yuming Dong
Summary: The functionalized organic polymer monolithic column was successfully synthesized and showed excellent performance in separating neutral, phenolic, and aniline compounds. The addition of ionic liquid reduced the column pressure and improved the separation efficiency.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Pan Dong, Yanna Zhang, Shidong Zhu, Zhen Nie, Haixia Ma, Qiang Liu, Jinling Li
Summary: The adsorption characteristics of corrosive anions on the TiO2 surface of TC4 titanium alloy were studied using density functional theory. The results showed that the optimal adsorption positions were bridge positions, and the interface bonding was mainly caused by charge movement. The adsorption configurations were all chemical adsorption. A novel corrosion mechanism for the dynamic evolution processes of pits was proposed based on the findings.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Shidong Zhu, Ke Wang, Haixia Ma, Pan Dong
Summary: The severe service environment of OCTG in oil and gas fields due to the affinity between corrosive species and metal ions necessitates the study of the corrosion-resistant behavior of TC4 alloys. In this paper, the thermodynamic characteristics of the TiO2(100) surface of TC4 alloys in the CO2-H2S-Cl- system were simulated and analyzed, and the simulation results were verified using corrosion electrochemical technologies. The results provide theoretical support for understanding the corrosion resistance mechanism of OCTG and developing novel corrosion inhibitors in CO2-H2S-Cl- environments.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yu Wang, Jin Ye, Na Yang, Haixia Ma, Yazhou Zhang, Zhaoqi Guo
Summary: The design and synthesis of a novel metal-free explosive with high energy and acceptable sensitivity was successfully achieved, showing superior detonation performance due to strong intermolecular interactions.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yu Wang, Siyu Xu, Heng Li, Haixia Ma, Yazhou Zhang, Zhaoqi Guo
Summary: The research indicates that different metal ions have significant effects on the laser ignition ability of energetic complexes, with alkali metal-containing complexes being easier to ignite and alkaline earth metal-containing complexes having longer initiation delay times.
NEW JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Biomaterials
Mohammadreza Kasravi, Alireza Yaghoobi, Tahereh Tayebi, Mahsa Hojabri, Abdolkarim Talebi Taheri, Fatemeh Shirzad, Bahram Jambar Nooshin, Radman Mazloomnejad, Armin Ahmadi, Fatemeh A. Tehrani, Ghasem Yazdanpanah, Mohammad Hadi Farjoo, Hassan Niknejad
Summary: As a promising approach in translational medicine, the decellularization of discarded livers to produce bioscaffolds that support recellularization has potential in overcoming the limitations of conventional liver transplantation. In this study, the researchers investigated the use of matrix metalloproteinase (MMP) inhibition to preserve the extracellular matrix (ECM) during liver decellularization. The results demonstrated that the application of an MMP inhibitor significantly improved the preservation of ECM components and mechanical properties of the bioscaffolds, which supported cell viability and function in vitro. The study also confirmed that the MMP inhibition led to the inhibition of MMP2 and MMP9, providing a novel method to enhance ECM preservation during liver decellularization.
BIOMATERIALS ADVANCES
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Biomaterials
Mohammadsadegh Nadimifar, Weiguang Jin, Clara Coll-Satue, Gizem Bor, Paul Joseph Kempen, Ali Akbar Moosavi-Movahedi, Leticia Hosta-Rigau
Summary: This study presents a metal-phenolic self-assembly approach that can prepare nanoparticles fully made of hemoglobin. The nanoparticles exhibit good oxygen binding and releasing capabilities.
BIOMATERIALS ADVANCES
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Biomaterials
Jyoti Kumari, Roel Hammink, Jochem Baaij, Frank A. D. T. G. Wagener, Paul H. J. Kouwer
Summary: Fibrosis is the formation of fibrous connective tissue in response to injury, leading to organ dysfunction. A novel hybrid hydrogel combining synthetic polyisocyanide with hyaluronic acid has been developed, showing strong antifibrotic properties.
BIOMATERIALS ADVANCES
(2024)
Letter
Materials Science, Biomaterials
Melissa Machado Rodrigues, Cristian Padilha Fontoura, Charlene Silvestrin Celi Garcia, Sandro Tomaz Martins, Joao Antonio Pegas Henriques, Carlos Alejandro Figueroa, Mariana Roesch Ely, Cesar Aguzzoli
BIOMATERIALS ADVANCES
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Biomaterials
Jessica Polak, David Sachs, Nino Scherrer, Adrian Suess, Huan Liu, Mitchell Levesque, Sabine Werner, Edoardo Mazza, Gaetana Restivo, Mirko Meboldt, Costanza Giampietro
Summary: Human skin equivalents (HSEs) play a crucial role in tissue engineering. This study introduces a 3D-printed culture insert to apply a static radial constraint on HSEs and examines its effects on tissue characteristics. The results show that the diameter of the culture insert significantly influences tissue contraction, fibroblast and matrix organization, keratinocyte differentiation, epidermal stratification, and basement membrane formation. This study provides important insights for the design of skin tissue engineering.
BIOMATERIALS ADVANCES
(2024)
Review
Materials Science, Biomaterials
Shiliang Chen, Tianming Du, Hanbing Zhang, Jing Qi, Yanping Zhang, Yongliang Mu, Aike Qiao
Summary: This paper reviewed the primary methods for improving the overall properties of biodegradable zinc stents. It discussed the mechanical properties, degradation behavior, and biocompatibility of various improvement strategies. Alloying was found to be the most common, simple, and effective method for improving mechanical properties. Deformation processing and surface modification further improved the mechanical properties and biological activity of zinc alloys. Meanwhile, structural design could endow stents with special properties. Manufacturing zinc alloys with excellent properties and exploring their interaction mechanism with the human body are areas for future research.
BIOMATERIALS ADVANCES
(2024)
