Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Zhongrun Yuan, Sa Liu, Wenjing Song, Ying Liu, Gangyuan Bi, Renjian Xie, Li Ren
Summary: Galactose has been found to promote chondrogenesis and cartilage matrix formation, which suggests its potential for cartilage repair and regeneration.
FRONTIERS IN MOLECULAR BIOSCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Penghui Xia, Hao Li, Yunjing Wang, Jianfeng Wang
Summary: Through a hydrogel processing route, ultrastrong ANF-based nanocomposite films were fabricated with mechanical properties significantly higher than pure ANF films, benefiting from the uniform dispersion of BGO and multiple hydrogen bonding.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Zheng-Ze Pan, Aleksandra Govedarica, Hirotomo Nishihara, Rui Tang, Cong Wang, Yi Luo, Wei Lv, Fei-Yu Kang, Milana Trifkovic, Quan-Hong Yang
Summary: The study found that adjusting the sol's pH can achieve optimal self-aggregation and dispersion balance between TOCN and GO, resulting in cryogels with regular micro-honeycomb structures. By maximizing the TOCN-GO interactions and the dispersoid complexes' high affinity for ice crystals, a micro-honeycomb morphology can be obtained along the freezing direction.
Review
Chemistry, Analytical
Sanjit Manohar Majhi, Ali Mirzaei, Hyoun Woo Kim, Sang Sub Kim
Summary: The study focuses on rGO-loaded metal oxide nanofiber gas sensors, in which different amounts of rGO are added to metal oxide precursors using an electrospinning method to enhance gas response through different sensing mechanisms.
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Shabin Mohammed, Hanaa M. Hegab, Ranwen Ou
Summary: In this study, the efficient combination of cellulose nanofibers and graphene oxide was demonstrated to produce membranes with excellent nanofiltration performance.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING RESEARCH & DESIGN
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Wen Yu, Xiang Li, Jianxin He, Yuankun Chen, Linya Qi, Pingping Yuan, Kangkang Ou, Fan Liu, Yuman Zhou, Xiaohong Qin
Summary: In this study, nanofiber yarn loaded with a high-efficiency antibacterial agent was prepared using electrospinning technology. The nanofiber fabric showed over 99.99% antibacterial rate against Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus, which remained above 99.99% even after ten washes, demonstrating high antibacterial activity and excellent durability.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Biomedical
Diego Trucco, Lorenzo Vannozzi, Eti Teblum, Madina Telkhozhayeva, Gilbert Daniel Nessim, Saverio Affatato, Hind Al-Haddad, Gina Lisignoli, Leonardo Ricotti
Summary: This study reports the fabrication of a bilayered hydrogel structure made of gellan gum and poly (ethylene glycol) diacrylate, capable of mimicking the mechanical and lubrication properties of both superficial and deep zones of articular cartilage. Through appropriate combinations, the cartilage Young's modulus was effectively mimicked for both zones, with graphene oxide used as a dopant agent for the superficial layer to reduce friction. The antiwear properties of the bilayered hydrogel were confirmed using a knee simulator, and in vitro tests with human chondrocytes showed no cytotoxic effects, suggesting potential for restoration of articular cartilage defects with a multilayered synthetic filler.
ADVANCED HEALTHCARE MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Meng Xu, Ling Wu, Meiwen Zhu, Zhipeng Wang, Zheng-Hong Huang, Ming-Xi Wang
Summary: In this study, an integrated air cathode for microbial fuel cell (MFC) was developed without additional layers and adhesives. The cathode was made of nitrogen-doped reduced graphene oxide and carbon nanofiber hybrid membranes, and showed superior MFC performance and oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) activity.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Jinghan Chen, Lijuan Zhang, Haotian Li, Menghua Lu, Jinghan Xie, Shaoqi Guan, Xiang Wang, Xijian Liu, Jie Lu
Summary: In this study, a magnetic composite with a three-dimensional network structure was prepared using an electrostatic self-assembly method. The composite exhibited excellent adsorption properties for methylene blue, with a high adsorption capacity and good cyclic performance. It holds great potential for application in dye wastewater treatment.
COLLOIDS AND SURFACES A-PHYSICOCHEMICAL AND ENGINEERING ASPECTS
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Hyun Chan Kim, Pooja S. Panicker, Debora Kim, Samia Adil, Jaehwan Kim
Summary: This study developed a high strength and humidity sensing filament by blending cellulose nanofiber and graphene oxide, overcoming the heterogeneous mechanical properties in NFRP composites. The filament demonstrated stabilized synthesis process, superior mechanical properties, and humidity sensing behavior in various humidity levels.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
V. Shanmugavalli, R. Dhilip Kumar, Alagarasan Jagadeesh Kumar, R. Kavitha, C. Brundha, V. Sampath, Moonyong Lee
Summary: In this work, nanocomposite fibers of NiCo2O4/PANI/graphene were prepared using a low cost and simple electrospinning method. The properties of the prepared materials were studied using various techniques such as X-ray diffraction, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, scanning electron microscope, and transmission electron microscope. The supercapacitance behavior of the nanofibers was investigated using galvanostatic charge-discharge, cyclic voltammetry, and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy techniques, showing high specific capacitance and stability.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE-MATERIALS IN ELECTRONICS
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Composites
Simeng Liu, Weili Shao, Xu Wang, Jingyi Niu, Kai Wang, Ruikai Han, Ying Cao, Xinxin Zhao, Hui Zhang, Qiaoling Zhang, Jielun Hu, Huan Liu, Jianxin He
Summary: A study found that growing biomimetic polydopamine (PDA) flakes on nanofibers is an effective way to develop high-efficiency mask filters for daily protection against influenza viruses and airborne particulate matter (PM). The functionalized nanofiber membranes, embedded with graphene oxide (GO) nanosheets, demonstrated high removal efficiency, low air resistance, and good filtration performance even after 72 hours of wear.
COMPOSITES COMMUNICATIONS
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Biomedical
Shingo Semba, Nobuto Kitamura, Masumi Tsuda, Keiko Goto, Sadamu Kurono, Yoshihiro Ohmiya, Takayuki Kurokawa, Jian Ping Gong, Kazunori Yasuda, Shinya Tanaka
Summary: Through gene expression profiling and proteomic analysis, we found that the treated PAMPS gel adsorbed various proteins secreted from ATDC5 cells, with THBS playing a significant role in the induction of chondrogenic differentiation.
JOURNAL OF BIOMEDICAL MATERIALS RESEARCH PART A
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Jie Yang, Yihe Zhang, Yanan Li, Zhihao Wang, Wenjiang Wang, Qi An, Wangshu Tong
Summary: The study enhanced the piezoelectric performance by adding graphene oxide into polyvinylidene fluoride, improving the beta phase content and power generation efficiency. The reduced graphene oxide obtained by thermal reduction showed significant improvements in beta-phase transfer and induced charge, potentially enhancing the power generation performance of piezoelectric nanogenerators.
MATERIALS TODAY COMMUNICATIONS
(2021)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Sonali Rawat, Krishan Gopal Jain, Deepika Gupta, Pawan Kumar Raghav, Rituparna Chaudhuri, Pinky, Adeeba Shakeel, Varun Arora, Harshita Sharma, Debika Debnath, Ankarao Kalluri, Ashwini K. Agrawal, Manjeet Jassal, Amit K. Dinda, Prabir Patra, Sujata Mohanty
Summary: The study successfully differentiated mesenchymal stem cells into dopaminergic neurons using PCL-G nanocomposites, showing promising potential. The newly differentiated neurons exhibited unique features, including enhanced neuronal arborization, intracellular Ca2+ influx, and dopamine secretion.
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)