Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Ji Shen, Juan Qiao, Xinya Zhang, Li Qi
Summary: This study describes a strategy for preparing a dual-stimuli-responsive porous polymer membrane enzyme reactor, allowing tunable control over enzymolysis efficiency through UV light irradiation and temperature variation. The enzymatic efficiency of the reactor was evaluated using a chiral capillary electrophoresis technique.
Review
Polymer Science
Siyang Wang, Qianhui Liu, Lei Li, Marek W. Urban
Summary: Responsive polymers, known for their adaptability and capability of transport control of molecules, play a significant role in advancing scientific discoveries. Recent developments in commodity polymers with stimuli-responsiveness to various factors have diverse applications, ranging from drug delivery to color-changing coatings. Current technological advances and future opportunities and applications in stimuli-responsive chemistries are also discussed in this review.
MACROMOLECULAR RAPID COMMUNICATIONS
(2021)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yuyang Wang, Yu-Mo Zhang, Sean Xiao-An Zhang
Summary: Stimuli-responsive materials have great potential in novel photoelectric devices, but progress has been slow due to the lack of high-performance smart materials and limitations in available reaction mechanisms. Learning from nature by mimicking proton transfer processes can provide new insights and design strategies for developing advanced materials and devices.
ACCOUNTS OF CHEMICAL RESEARCH
(2021)
Review
Automation & Control Systems
Yusen Zhao, Mutian Hua, Yichen Yan, Shuwang Wu, Yousif Alsaid, Ximin He
Summary: This article reviews recent progress in the use of stimuli-responsive polymers for soft robotics. Different types of representative stimuli-responsive polymers are introduced, and their actuation mechanisms and performance evaluation are discussed. Examples of soft robotic applications based on stimuli-responsive polymers are presented. Current opportunities and challenges of stimuli-responsive soft robots for future study are discussed.
ANNUAL REVIEW OF CONTROL ROBOTICS AND AUTONOMOUS SYSTEMS
(2022)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Changping Yang, Xiaohui Wu, Jianbing Liu, Baoquan Ding
Summary: Nucleic acid molecules, as engineerable building blocks, can be designed to form versatile nanostructures with unique shapes and sizes. These nanostructures, which are programmable and biocompatible, have been widely used in biomedical applications. Stimuli-responsive nucleic acid nanostructures have been constructed through tailored chemical modification, allowing drug delivery in response to various stimuli. This minireview summarizes the representative and latest research on stimuli-responsive nucleic acid nanostructures for drug delivery and discusses their prospects and challenges in biomedical applications.
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Hamidreza Parsimehr, Ali Ehsani
Summary: Electrochemical energy storage devices that respond to external stimuli have been developed rapidly, enhancing performance and applications. The multi-responsive behaviors of these devices stem from their functionality and specific structure. Future research will focus on merging economic, environmental, and multi-responsiveness priorities to improve performance and address complex situations.
Review
Chemistry, Applied
Herbert Musarurwa, Nikita Tawanda Tavengwa
Summary: Stimuli-responsive polymers, with easily adjustable physicochemical properties, have attracted the attention of researchers due to their potential for recovering from bulk samples after separation processes. pH-responsive, thermo-responsive, and light-responsive polymers have been applied in adsorption studies, aqueous two-phase systems, and membrane systems. This review provides a comprehensive overview of the applications of various types of stimuli-responsive polymers, along with summarizing their advantages and limitations. Furthermore, it explores the challenges and future prospects of stimuli-responsive polymers in detail.
REACTIVE & FUNCTIONAL POLYMERS
(2022)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Iris Seitz, Ahmed Shaukat, Kurt Nurmi, Heini Ijas, Jouni Hirvonen, Helder A. Santos, Mauri A. Kostiainen, Veikko Linko
Summary: Nanostructures based on DNA self-assembly offer a novel approach for targeted delivery of therapeutic molecules, addressing the challenge of off-target toxicity and enhancing anti-tumor activity. These DNA nanostructures, loaded with selected drugs, can release the payload in a target region under specific stimuli, showcasing biocompatibility and resistance to nucleases degradation. Various strategies and triggers are explored to achieve targeted delivery of DNA nanostructures, presenting potential applications and highlighted prospects for future technologies.
MACROMOLECULAR BIOSCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Luizetta Elliott, Erika E. Salzman, Julia R. Greer
Summary: The research focuses on utilizing benzyl methacrylate-based SMPs to create 3D structures with shape transformation capabilities through two photon lithography. The structures exhibit features such as 500 nm thick petals and 2.5 µm unit cells in cubic lattices.
ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Polymer Science
Krisada Auepattana-Aumrung, Treethip Phakkeeree, Daniel Crespy
Summary: Corrosion is a significant issue for metals and alloys, but can be reduced by adding corrosion inhibitors to coatings, leading to the development of polymer-corrosion inhibitor conjugates. Different fields of applications require different levels and types of metal protection, where beta-thiopropionate and ester linkages play a role in providing suitable protection for varying corrosion levels.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED POLYMER SCIENCE
(2022)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Alexander B. Cook, Paolo Decuzzi
Summary: Materials that respond to endogenous stimuli play a crucial role in enhancing spatiotemporal control in biomedical applications. These materials can be designed to undergo morphological or chemical changes in response to specific biological cues, offering promising opportunities for improving therapeutic efficacy and developing personalized healthcare systems. They can be engineered across different length scales to respond to endogenous signals such as enzymes, pH, glucose, and hold great potential for a wide range of applications.
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Maria Lago-Silva, Manuel Fernandez-Miguez, Rafael Rodriguez, Emilio Quinoa, Felix Freire
Summary: Synthetic dynamic helical polymers and foldamers share the helix as a structural motif, and changes in their helical structures can be induced by stimuli-responsive components.
CHEMICAL SOCIETY REVIEWS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Tomasz Kruk, Karolina Chojnacka-Gorka, Marta Kolasinska-Sojka, Szczepan Zapotoczny
Summary: This paper reviews the formation, structure determination, and properties of polyelectrolyte multilayer (PEM) films and capsules that respond to physical, chemical, and biological stimuli. It discusses their applications as microcarriers for controlled release, substrates for controlled cell growth, coatings for enhanced surface adhesion, and self-healing anticorrosive systems. The impacts of various stimuli on the integrity and permeability of the films or capsules shell are presented, along with their applications in controlled drug release, biotechnology, and industrial protective coatings.
ADVANCES IN COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Polymer Science
Xi Chen, Zhangyan Chen, Li Ma
Summary: A general approach is proposed to synthesize large-scale multi-stimuli-responsive bottlebrush-colloid Janus nanoparticles (JNPs) by tuning the composition of a single-chain nanoparticle (SCNP). The starting SCNP is achieved by electrostatic-mediated intramolecular crosslinking and synchronous incorporation of metallic species. The inorganic/organic compositions of the crosslinked colloid can be broadly tuned by using different metallic precursors and free radical initiators. Additionally, various polymer brushes can be grafted onto the PVBC tail through atom-transfer radical polymerization (ATRP).
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Juan Qiao, Qian Ma, Cheng Cheng, Li Qi
Summary: In this study, a vesicle composed of P(S-M-NIP) and DC89PC was designed to control enzymatic efficiency and eliminate substrate interference in cascade reactions. Dual-stimuli-responsive nanoreactors were constructed via enzymes encapsulation, and the enzymolysis velocity increased under heating and UV-light irradiation. The enzymatic cascade reaction in the enzyme reactor exhibited enhanced enzymolysis efficiency by changing the ambient temperature under UV irradiation, and the vesicles could eliminate H2O2 interference.
CHEMISTRY-AN ASIAN JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Physics, Applied
Uyen H. T. Pham, Madiha Hanif, Amit Asthana, Samir M. Iqbal
JOURNAL OF APPLIED PHYSICS
(2015)
Meeting Abstract
Biophysics
Madiha Hanif, Yusuf Suleman, Abdul Hafeez, M. Mustafa Rafique, Ali R. Butt, Samir M. Iqbal
BIOPHYSICAL JOURNAL
(2016)
Article
Physics, Applied
Muhammad Usman Raza, Sajid Saleem, Waqas Ali, Samir M. Iqbal
JOURNAL OF APPLIED PHYSICS
(2016)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Nuzhat Mansur, Mohammad Raziul Hasan, Young-tae Kim, Samir M. Iqbal
Article
Physics, Applied
Annas Javed, Samir M. Iqbal, Ankur Jain
APPLIED PHYSICS LETTERS
(2012)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Md. Motasim Bellah, Samir M. Iqbal, Young-Tae Kim
MICROFLUIDICS AND NANOFLUIDICS
(2014)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Waseem Asghar, Young-Tae Kim, Azhar Ilyas, Jeyantt Sankaran, Yuan Wan, Samir M. Iqbal
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Azhar Ilyas, Waseem Asghar, Peter B. Allen, Holli Duhon, Andrew D. Ellington, Samir M. Iqbal
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
D. Vidyala, Waseem Asghar, Samir M. Iqbal
JOURNAL OF NANOBIOTECHNOLOGY
(2011)
Article
Engineering, Biomedical
Mohammad G. Abdallah, Turki I. Almugaiteeb, Muhammad Usman Raza, James D. Battiste, Young-Tae Kim, Samir M. Iqbal
BIOMEDICAL MICRODEVICES
(2019)
Article
Computer Science, Information Systems
Mohammad G. Abdallah, Rayan Khan, Christian Garcia, Young-Tae Kim, Samir M. Iqbal
Article
Radiology, Nuclear Medicine & Medical Imaging
Mohammad R. Hasan, Sai Santosh Sasank Peri, Viraj P. Sabane, Nuzhat Mansur, Jean X. Gao, Kytai T. Nguyen, Jon A. Weidanz, Samir M. Iqbal, Vinay V. Abhyankar
BIOMEDICAL PHYSICS & ENGINEERING EXPRESS
(2018)
Article
Radiology, Nuclear Medicine & Medical Imaging
Nuzhat Mansur, Mohammad Raziul Hasan, Zaid I. Shah, Frank J. Villarreal, Young-tae Kim, Samir M. Iqbal
BIOMEDICAL PHYSICS & ENGINEERING EXPRESS
(2018)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Waseem Asghar, Joseph A. Billo, Samir M. Iqbal
NANOPORES: SENSING AND FUNDAMENTAL BIOLOGICAL INTERACTIONS
(2011)
Review
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Zhi-Min Zhao, Zhi-Hua Liu, Tongtong Zhang, Rongqian Meng, Zhiqun Gong, Yibing Li, Jing Hu, Arthur J. Ragauskas, Bing-Zhi Li, Ying-Jin Yuan
Summary: Bioconversion of bioresources/wastes using Rhodococcus is a promising approach for producing lipid-derived bioproducts. However, bioconversion involves living cells and is a complex system that requires further understanding. This review highlights the potential of Rhodococcus for producing lipids from various wastes and presents genetic modifications using emerging tools for promoting bioconversion. Additionally, strategies for enhancing the bioaccessibility of lignin and its derived aromatics and synthesizing biodiesel and aviation fuels from lignin and lipids are discussed. The synergistic modification of microbial strains, substrates, and fermentation processes is proposed for sustainable biological lignin valorization.
BIOTECHNOLOGY ADVANCES
(2024)
Review
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Maddy L. Newby, Joel D. Allen, Max Crispin
Summary: A key aspect of successful viral vaccine design is the elicitation of neutralizing antibodies targeting viral attachment and fusion glycoproteins. Glycosylation can influence the antigenicity and immunogenicity of vaccines, with native-like glycosylation potentially enhancing immunogenicity. Understanding viral glycosylation can guide the development of future vaccines in various enveloped viruses.
BIOTECHNOLOGY ADVANCES
(2024)
Review
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Uganeeswary Suparmaniam, Man Kee Lam, Jun Wei Lim, Inn Shi Tan, Bridgid Lai Fui Chin, Siew Hoong Shuit, Steven Lim, Yean Ling Pang, Peck Loo Kiew
Summary: Microalgae have the ability to synthesize high-value phytochemicals, and subjecting them to abiotic stress can enhance the accumulation of valuable metabolites within their cells. This study explores the effects of manipulating abiotic stress on microalgae yields and discusses approaches to increase HVPCs production using abiotic stress.
BIOTECHNOLOGY ADVANCES
(2024)
Review
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Pei Zhou, Cong Gao, Wei Song, Wanqing Wei, Jing Wu, Liming Liu, Xiulai Chen
Summary: The engineering status of protein is crucial for the efficient bioproduction in microbial cell factories. Strategies such as protein engineering, protein modification, and protein assembly can effectively modify the protein status and enhance production efficiency.
BIOTECHNOLOGY ADVANCES
(2024)