Article
Polymer Science
Cassia Lux, Thomas Tilger, Ramsia Geisler, Olaf Soltwedel, Regine von Klitzing
Summary: The study investigates tailored functionalization of cellulose based papers by preparing polyelectrolyte multilayers (PEMs), revealing that different polycations lead to PEMs with different surface topographies, and these PEMs exhibit high water uptake in humid environments.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Dandan Zhang, Huiming Liu, Mingjie Chen, Qian Wang, Jin Feng, Xiulin Shu, Cailing Li, Yulian Li, Xiaobao Xie, Qingshan Shi
Summary: Inspired by antimicrobial peptides, antimicrobial peptide mimics were designed based on carboxymethyl cellulose with different diamines introduced. These AMPMs showed great antibacterial effect with strong lethality to bacteria, and their antibacterial mechanism was proved to be the destruction of membrane potential. Additionally, they exhibited excellent blood compatibility and negligible drug resistance, making them potential candidates for antibacterial therapy.
CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS
(2021)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Xiang Zhou, Mengyun Wu, Lu Fu, Meng Liao, Liumi Deng, Luoxin Wang, Hua Wang, Yugui Xiang, Shaohua Chen
Summary: A biodegradable and antibacterial composite paper (SP/CFPLA-6%) was prepared using cellulose, polylactic acid non-woven fabric, and antibacterial short fiber as raw materials through wet papermaking process. Compared with traditional cellulose paper, SP/CFPLA-6% exhibited a decrease of 84.2% in water vapor transmittance, indicating significant hydrophobicity. The tensile strength of SP/CFPLA-6% reached 95.8 MPa, which is more than 70 MPa higher than that of ordinary cellulose paper, demonstrating promising antibacterial activity against Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus. Furthermore, SP/CFPLA-6% showed excellent biodegradability in biodegradation experiments, making it a suitable substitute for traditional non-degradable plastic packaging materials.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Ramasubba Reddy Palem, Sivalingam Ramesh, Chinna Bathula, Vijay Kakani, Ganesh D. Saratale, Hemraj M. Yadav, Joo-Hyung Kim, Heung Soo Kim, Soo-Hong Lee
Summary: In this study, a composite material of CMC and CuO@MnO2 was synthesized using a thermal reduction method, showing unique morphology and excellent electrochemical properties with high specific capacitance and cycling stability.
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
(2021)
Article
Polymer Science
Salem S. Salem, Amr H. Hashem, Al-Aliaa M. Sallam, Ahmed S. Doghish, Abdulaziz A. Al-Askar, Amr A. Arishi, Amr M. Shehabeldine
Summary: This study fabricated a nanocomposite based on carboxymethyl cellulose and silver nanoparticles (CMC-AgNPs) and evaluated their antibacterial, antifungal, and anticancer activities. The results showed that CMC-AgNPs exhibited promising antibacterial and antifungal effects against various bacteria and fungi, and strong cytotoxicity against liver cancer cells. Therefore, CMC-AgNPs have potential applications in the pharmaceutical and medical fields.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Yachao Jiang, Anna Zheng, Yong Guan, Dafu Wei, Xiang Xu, Wuling Gong
Summary: The study successfully synthesized a gene reconstruction spandex spinning solution using polyhexamethylene guanidine hydrochloride as a functional gene, and obtained a composite spandex with superior antimicrobial properties through dry-spinning. The composite spandex showed inhibition rates exceeding 99.99% against E. coli and S. aureus, and maintained excellent antimicrobial performance even after soaking in acetic acid solution at 95 degrees C.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2021)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Congnan Cen, Feifei Wang, Yifan Wang, Huan Li, Linglin Fu, Yan Li, Jian Chen, Yanbo Wang
Summary: A novel composite film for food packaging was prepared using hydroxyethyl cellulose (HEC), carboxymethyl chitosan (CMCS), and zinc oxide nanoparticles by solution casting method. Spectroscopy, crystallography, and morphology observation confirmed the successful incorporation of nanoparticles. The addition of CMCS and ZnO improved the solvent resistance (reduced water solubility by 94.3%) and UV shielding ability (increased UV shielding capacity by 45.73%) of the film, enhancing its potential applications in water-rich foods. The composite film demonstrated efficient inhibition (>99.99% inhibition rate) of pathogenic bacteria Listeria monocytogenes and Pseudomonas aeruginosa, with the synergistic effect of CMCS and ZnO. Furthermore, CMCS and ZnO significantly enhanced the elasticity (494.34% improvement) and maximum load capacity (142.24% improvement) of the composite film.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2023)
Article
Polymer Science
Nguyen Thi Thanh Hai, Nguyen Duc Cuong, Nguyen Tran Quyen, Nguyen Quoc Hien, Tran Thi Dieu Hien, Nguyen Thi Thanh Phung, Dao Khac Toan, Nguyen Thi Thu Huong, Dang Van Phu, Tran Thai Hoa
Summary: Cu nanoparticles coated with carboxymethyl cellulose were synthesized through a simple and effective chemical reduction process, showing good antifungal activity and potential for controlling Phytophthora disease.
Article
Polymer Science
Nicoleta Sorina Nemes, Cristina Ardean, Corneliu Mircea Davidescu, Adina Negrea, Mihaela Ciopec, Narcis Duteanu, Petru Negrea, Cristina Paul, Daniel Duda-Seiman, Delia Muntean
Summary: Polysaccharide biomaterials generally have inherent antimicrobial activity. However, to achieve specific functionality, bioactive compounds must be immobilized or incorporated into the polymer matrix. Functionalized cellulose materials showed significant antimicrobial effects against various bacteria and fungi.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Hoda S. El-Sayed, Samah M. El-Sayed, Ahmed M. M. Mabrouk, Galal A. Nawwar, Ahmed M. Youssef
Summary: The study evaluated the efficiency of novel antimicrobial edible coatings based on chitosan, sodium alginate, and carboxymethyl cellulose for preserving soft cheese, showing that these coatings have antimicrobial effects, extending the shelf life of cheese, and maintaining high probiotic counts.
JOURNAL OF POLYMERS AND THE ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Paper & Wood
Cangheng Zhang, Xiaodeng Yang, Yan Li, Shunping Wang, Yongchao Zhang, Huan Yang, Jinling Chai, Tianduo Li
Summary: The study utilized cellulose nanofibers and aloe juice to prepare carboxymethyl cellulose-based films with good antibacterial properties and high tensile strength, showing potential applications in food packaging.
Article
Materials Science, Composites
Mohamed El-Sakhawy, Hebat-Allah S. Tohamy, Mona M. Abdelmohsen, Mostafa El-Missiry
Summary: The goal of this study is to develop a valuable biodegradable material for sustainable packaging. By utilizing agricultural wastes, biodegradable packaging films can be produced at a lower cost. The addition of mandarin and cantaloupe peels extracts improves the mechanical and antimicrobial properties of the films.
JOURNAL OF THERMOPLASTIC COMPOSITE MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Majid Aminzare, Roya Moniri, Hassan Hassanzad Azar, Mohammad Reza Mehrasbi
Summary: The study compared the antioxidant and antibacterial properties of CMC films containing RES and EUG, alone and in combination, and found synergistic antioxidant and antagonistic antibacterial effects when used in combination. These films could be utilized as natural active packaging in the food industry.
FOOD SCIENCE & NUTRITION
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Shaotian Zhang, Dafu Wei, Xiang Xu, Yong Guan
Summary: In this study, boric acid was used to improve the mechanical characteristics of polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) films while maintaining their transparency and biodegradability. The addition of polyhexamethylene guanidine hydrochloride (PHMG) resulted in PVA/BA/PHMG composite films with antimicrobial properties. These films showed high bacterial inhibition and maintained their mechanical properties, making them promising for food and medicinal packaging applications.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Yunqing He, Hui Li, Xiang Fei, Lincai Peng
Summary: The new natural formulation of CMC and various contents of CNC immobilized AgNPs showed improved mechanical strength, barrier properties, and antibacterial activities on paper coating. Furthermore, the coated paper extended the shelf-life of strawberries and maintained their quality, indicating great potential for food packaging applications.
CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Yinan Li, Shuangxi Nie, Liulian Huang, Lihui Chen, Yonghao Ni, Qinghong Zheng
Summary: In this study, a self-powered UV photodiode on a green substrate was successfully developed using a highly conductive AZO film and different electrode designs. The paper-based Schottky photodiodes operated without external power, with the Au-ZnO-AZO-Al structure showing improved response and faster speed compared to the Au-ZnO-Al structure. The enhancement in performance was attributed to the strong electric field in the ZnO-AZO n-n+ junction and the favorable ohmic contact between AZO and Al electrodes.
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Haodong Sun, Fengjie Tang, Qunfeng Chen, Linmin Xia, Chenyue Guo, He Liu, Xinpeng Zhao, Dongliang Zhao, Liulian Huang, Jianguo Li, Lihui Chen
Summary: Passive radiative cooling materials offer all-day thermal comfort without energy consumption by reflecting solar radiation and emitting heat into the 3 K universe. However, conventional materials have non-recyclable complex structures and unsustainable polymers, leading to resource waste and environmental issues. This study presents a low-cost, scalable, and eco-friendly radiative cooling material called cooling paper, made from delignified cellulose fibers and nano-sized hydroxyapatite (HA). The resulting paper can be easily recycled and deconstructed to recover cellulose fibers and HA, which can be reused to prepare secondary products with comparable performance. The recyclable cooling paper shows a temperature drop of 6-8.8 degrees C under direct solar radiation and an average cooling energy saving of 29% in buildings across China, indicating its promising potential for sustainable energy-efficient buildings.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Wenchao Zeng, Meiqiong Yu, Junkang Lin, Liulian Huang, Jianguo Li, Shan Lin, Lihui Chen
Summary: In this study, a cost-effective and high-desalination-performance chitosan-based forward osmosis (FO) membrane is developed by coupling electrospun chitosan nanofibers with interfacial-polymerized polyamide. The membrane exhibits a porous and hydrophilic CS layer with a large pore-diameter of 274 nm and low thickness of 10 μm, enabling the effective transport of water molecules and achieving a superhigh water flux of 107.53 LMH at a low salt-water ratio. The membrane also shows superior desalination performance for different salt species and concentrations.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Qunfeng Chen, Binbin Cheng, Zequn Wang, Xuhui Sun, Yang Liu, Haodong Sun, Jianwei Li, Lihui Chen, Xuhai Zhu, Liulian Huang, Yonghao Ni, Meng An, Jianguo Li
Summary: Excellent mechanical strength and conductivity are achieved in a cellulose ionogel via ZnCl2 doping. The Zn2+-cellulose engineering strategy produces a confined nanostructure that supports efficient transport of small anions and allows the ionogel to convert waste heat into electricity. This ion-molecular engineering strategy offers unprecedented freedom for developing adaptable gel materials.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY A
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Na Li, Hongying Wanyan, Shengchang Lu, He Xiao, Min Zhang, Kai Liu, Xiuliang Li, Bihui Du, Liulian Huang, Lihui Chen, Yonghao Ni, Hui Wu
Summary: Cellulose-based liquid marbles have been improved for stability and biocompatibility by incorporating biocompatible cellulose acetate particles and 3-allyloxy-2-hydroxy-propyl-cellulose (AHP-cellulose), resulting in cellulose-based hydrogel marbles with superior mechanical properties. These hydrogel marbles exhibit excellent stability and can bounce to a much higher height compared to liquid marbles. Furthermore, they are capable of monitoring ammonia with a low detection limit, making them suitable for gas sensing in chemical and environmental engineering.
CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Yinan Li, Jun Wang, Jiajia Guo, Chenglong Fu, Liulian Huang, Lihui Chen, Yonghao Ni, Qinghong Zheng
Summary: Transparent cellulose-based UV-absorbing films and drive actuators have been successfully prepared in this study. The actuators exhibit high sensitivity to both infrared and ultraviolet light and demonstrate excellent actuation performance. They have potential applications in bionic devices, such as simulating insects, smart doors, and excavator arms.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Shuai Bian, Yong Chen, Xiaohua Huang, Yan Guo, He Xiao, Min Zhang, Kai Liu, Liulian Huang, Lihui Chen, Hui Wu
Summary: In this paper, a catechol-containing dialdehyde carboxymethyl cellulose (DCMC-DA) adhesive with strong adhesion and biocompatibility was reported. The lap shear strength of DCMC-DA on porcine skin and wood were 0.14 MPa and 4.38 MPa, respectively, which increased by 350% and 694% as compared with that of CMC. Moreover, NIH 3T3 cell tests demonstrated that DCMC-DA has good biocompatibility to promote cell proliferation. The DCMC-DA with strong adhesion and biocompatibility has great potential as a green and environmentally friendly adhesive in the fields of wood and biomedicine.
REACTIVE & FUNCTIONAL POLYMERS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Zilong Zhang, Can Wang, Feng Li, Lusheng Liang, Liulian Huang, Lihui Chen, Yonghao Ni, Peng Gao, Hui Wu
Summary: In this study, a bifunctional cellulose derivative (C-Cz) is used as an interfacial material for perovskite solar cells (PSCs). With excellent energy level alignment, thermal stability, and strong interactions with the perovskite surface, C-Cz improves carrier transportation and passivates potential defects. As a result, PSCs modified with C-Cz achieve a significantly enhanced power conversion efficiency (PCE) of 23.02% and improved long-term stability.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
He Zhao, Xinxing Lin, Shengchang Lu, Hui Wu, Xiaxing Zhou, Liulian Huang, Jianguo Li, Jianping Shi, Wenxuan Tong, Hongmei Yuan, Lihui Chen
Summary: To enhance the anti-fouling and anti-mildew properties of Bamboo fiber/polypropylene composites (BPCs), a superhydrophobic modified BPC-TiO2-F was fabricated by introducing titanium dioxide (TiO2) and poly(DOPAm-co-PFOEA) onto the composite surface. The modified composite exhibited excellent self-cleaning properties, resistance to mold growth, and mechanical durability, making it promising for automotive upholstery and building decoration applications.
FRONTIERS IN CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Haodong Sun, Fengjie Tang, Yinghao Bi, Hao Sun, Liulian Huang, Feng Jiang, Lihui Chen, Jianguo Li
Summary: This study proposes a cost-effective and sustainable cellulose membrane that can achieve high temperature gradients during natural convection, leading to increased output voltage and power density of thermoelectric modules.
ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Haodong Sun, Yuwen Chen, Wenchao Zeng, Fengjie Tang, Yinghao Bi, Qingxin Lu, Ajoy Kanti Mondal, Liulian Huang, Lihui Chen, Jianguo Li
Summary: We designed a robust and eco-friendly cooler by assembling nano cellulose and inorganic nanoparticles using a scalable solution-processable strategy. The cooler features a brick-and-mortar structure, with the nano cellulose forming the interwoven framework and the inorganic nanoparticles uniformly distributed in the skeleton, contributing to high mechanical strength and flexibility. It also exhibits high solar reflectance and mid-infrared emissivity, resulting in a significant temperature drop in outdoor environments.
CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS
(2023)
Article
Thermodynamics
Yinan Li, Jun Wang, Chenglong Fu, Liulian Huang, Lihui Chen, Yonghao Ni, Qinghong Zheng
Summary: Green cellulose-based solar light capturing composite films consisting of carbon nanotubes (CNT) and cellulose nanofibrils (CNF) with high photothermal conversion performance were developed. The composite films showed excellent mechanical properties due to the strong electrostatic interactions between CNFs and cationic-modified CNTs. The effect of CNT/CNF ratio on the photothermal conversion capacity and coefficient of thermal expansion (CTE) was investigated.
ENERGY CONVERSION AND MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Zhipeng Zhao, Siyu Zheng, Yingyue Wang, Afei Liu, Hui Wu, Liulian Huang, Lihui Chen, Yonghao Ni, Kai Liu
Summary: High-sensitivity hydrogel-based sensors with self-powered functions are important in wearable electronics. Traditional hydrogels have limitations in conductivity and sensitivity. Inspired by tree vascular bundles, ion-conducting microchannels are assembled using MXene nanosheets, cellulose nanofibrils (CNFs), and NH4HCO3, showing high mechanical properties, excellent conductivity, and sensitivity. The hydrogel sensor has a low detection limit (200 mg) and fast response time (120 ms). It can be used for visual sensing in uncomfortable states of the elderly and detect heartbeat and pulse.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Zhenggang Gong, Guangxu Yang, Liulian Huang, Lihui Chen, Xiaolin Luo, Li Shuai
Summary: An efficient phenol-assisted depolymerisation (PAD) process was developed to selectively cleave methylene linkages in condensed lignins. Phenol served as a solvent to dissolve lignin and also scavenged methylene linkages to facilitate the depolymerisation. The PAD process achieved higher yields of lignin monomers and bisphenols compared to existing depolymerisation methods, and the residual polyphenols could be used in adhesive synthesis for plywood applications.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Jianguo Li, Fengjie Tang, Yinghao Bi, Haodong Sun, Liulian Huang, Lihui Chen
Summary: This study presents a new method to prepare sustainable, robust, customizable, and scalable cooling cellulose fabric through the fibrillation of cellulosic fibers and in-situ synthesis of SiO2 nanoparticles. The developed fabric reflects solar light effectively and emits mid-infrared light, leading to a significant cooling effect on the human body in high-temperature summer. Furthermore, this fabric demonstrates durable and effective cooling performance after enduring mechanical washing and exposure to air.
Review
Chemistry, Applied
Xingran Kou, Dongdong Su, Fei Pan, Xiwei Xu, Qingran Meng, Qinfei Ke
Summary: This review provides a systematic discussion of the application of molecular dynamics (MD) simulations in aroma compounds (ACs)/cyclodextrins (CDs) inclusion complexes (ICs). It covers the establishment of the simulation process, parameter selection, model evaluation, and various application cases, summarizing the major achievements and challenges of this method.
CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS
(2024)
Review
Chemistry, Applied
Haoyu Yu, Quanbin Zhang, Ammad Ahmad Farooqi, Jing Wang, Yang Yue, Lihua Geng, Ning Wu
Summary: Brown algae are rich in fucoidan, which has been found to have anti-cancer and anti-metastasis effects. Fucoidan inhibits tumor cell growth, proliferation, and metastasis, and also promotes immune responses in the tumor microenvironment.
CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS
(2024)
Review
Chemistry, Applied
Liang Dong, Yanan Li, Hailin Cong, Bing Yu, Youqing Shen
Summary: Gene therapy is a revolutionary treatment that requires suitable vectors for protecting and releasing exogenous nucleic acids in target cells. Chitosan, as a non-viral vector, has gained attention due to its good biocompatibility and ability to load large amounts of nucleic acids. This paper summarizes the potential of chitosan and its derivatives as gene delivery vector materials, discusses factors influencing transfection efficiency, performance evaluation, ways to optimize infectious efficiency, and current research development directions. It also provides an outlook on the future prospects of chitosan.
CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Ana Iglesias-Mejuto, Beatriz Magarinos, Tania Ferreira-Goncalves, Ricardo Starbird-Perez, Carmen Alvarez-Lorenzo, Catarina Pinto Reis, Ines Ardao, Carlos A. Garcia-Gonzalez
Summary: This study developed a novel processing strategy to manufacture drug-loaded and personalized aerogels with nanostructures. The aerogels demonstrated bioactivity and antimicrobial effects, promoting bone regeneration and preventing infections in bone tissue engineering.
CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Zhenxu Shi, Dimei Yang, Yan Zhou, Xinyu Chen, Lin Gan, Jin Huang
Summary: This study proposes a micro-assembly method to improve the photoluminescent properties of crystalline cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs) by organizing them within a sub-micrometer-sized metal-organic framework and coating with TiO2. The TiO2 coating prevents CNC assembly breakdown and allows information to be revealed using screenprinted labels for anti-counterfeiting purposes.
CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Xuejiao Liu, Bin Fu, Jierong Chen, Zhenyu Sun, Dongdong Zheng, Zhonghua Li, Bing Gu, Ying Zhang, Haojie Lu
Summary: Liver disease is a major cause of global mortality, and identifying biomarkers for diagnosing its progression is crucial for improving outcomes. Targeted mass spectrometry is a powerful tool for verifying biomarker candidates and clinical applications, particularly for glycoproteins translation. However, the limitation of analyzing only one sample per run has become apparent. In this study, a high-throughput intact N-glycopeptides quantification strategy was developed, allowing the validation of 20 samples per run with an average analysis time of 3 minutes per sample. The strategy was applied in a cohort of 461 serum samples and identified a panel of 10 IgG N-glycopeptides that have strong clinical utility in evaluating the severity of liver disease.
CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Qian Wang, Hao Jiang, Hongli Zhang, Weiqiao Lu, Xiao Wang, Wenfeng Xu, Jia Li, Youjing Lv, Guoyun Li, Chao Cai, Guangli Yu
Summary: This study proposes a novel strategy of antibody-beta-glucan conjugates (AGC) to enhance the antitumor immune response to immune checkpoint blockade (ICB) therapy. AGC demonstrated powerful tumor suppression and promoted interaction between tumor cells and dendritic cells (DCs), thereby enhancing immunotherapeutic benefits.
CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Chaeyeon Lee, Sojeong Lee, Sang Wook Kang
Summary: The study aims to enhance the properties of porous membranes by addressing the limitations associated with phase separation. By using cellulose acetate and citric acid, the researchers were able to fabricate membranes with improved mechanical strength and thermal stability. The cross-linking effect of citric acid resulted in a more uniform pore structure and higher porosity.
CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS
(2024)
Review
Chemistry, Applied
Tejaswini Kolipaka, Giriraj Pandey, Noella Abraham, Dadi A. Srinivasarao, Rajeev Singh Raghuvanshi, P. S. Rajinikanth, Vidya Tickoo, Saurabh Srivastava
Summary: This review focuses on the design and application of polysaccharide-based hydrogel wound dressings, highlighting aspects such as biocompatibility, biodegradability, drug entrapment, moisturizing ability, swelling, and mechanical properties. Additionally, various crosslinking methods and recent developments in stimuli-responsive hydrogels are discussed.
CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Anqi Xu, Nan Zhang, Shixing Su, Hongyu Shi, Daoqiang Lu, Xifeng Li, Xin Zhang, Xin Feng, Zhuohua Wen, Gengwu Ma, Mengshi Huang, Chi Huang, Yuqi Hu, Hao Yuan, Qinwen Liu, Daogang Guan, Jun Wang, Chuanzhi Duan
Summary: The study presents a one-pot radical polymerization method to fabricate a hydrogel with adhesive properties, which can effectively treat bacterial-infected diabetic wounds and accelerate wound healing.
CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Montarop Yamabhai, Munthipha Khamphio, Thae Thae Min, Chai Noy Soem, Nguyen Cao Cuong, Waheni Rizki Aprilia, Krisanai Luesukprasert, Karsidete Teeranitayatarn, Atthaphon Maneedaeng, Tina R. Tuveng, Silje B. Lorentzen, Simen Antonsen, Paiboon Jitprasertwong, Vincent G. H. Eijsink
Summary: The study investigates the bioconversion of chitosan into soluble anti-inflammatory chitosan oligosaccharides (CHOS) using an enzyme. The results show that the generated CHOS have anti-inflammatory activity, but the magnitude of the activity depends on the substrate and production process. Different methods of dissolving chitosan also affect the properties of CHOS. The study highlights the importance of quality assurance in CHOS preparations.
CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Wen Cao, Jiangping Wu, Xinya Zhao, Zixu Li, Jie Yu, Taili Shao, Xuefeng Hou, Lutan Zhou, Chunfei Wang, Guodong Wang, Jun Han
Summary: In this study, a water-soluble polysaccharide (PLP1) was successfully isolated and purified from Pueraria lobata. It was found that PLP1 was composed of specific glycosidic units and exhibited a better free radical-scavenging ability. Moreover, PLP1 effectively protected the liver against acute alcoholic liver disease (ALD) in mice.
CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Ya Su, Yaqian Liu, Xueyan Hu, Yueqi Lu, Jinyuan Zhang, Wenbo Jin, Wang Liu, Yan Shu, Yuen Yee Cheng, Wenfang Li, Yi Nie, Bo Pan, Kedong Song
Summary: A 3D printed scaffold based on carbon dots-curcumin nano-drug release has been developed for drug delivery after breast cancer surgery. The scaffold showed effective inhibition of tumor growth, antibacterial activity, and promotion of wound healing, making it a promising approach for preventing tumor recurrence.
CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Ekaterina Sokolova, Diane Jouanneau, Antonin Chevenier, Murielle Jam, Nathalie Desban, Pierre Colas, Elizabeth Ficko-Blean, Gurvan Michel
Summary: Carrageenans, a compound synthesized in red algae, have various biological properties and are valuable in the pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries. Their fine structure affects wound healing, oxidative processes, hemostasis, and inflammation. Enzymatic modification of carrageenans produces oligosaccharides that bind to natural human serum antibodies and specific antibodies, showing potential for therapeutic applications.
CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Yan Shi, Miao Yu, Kaijin Qiu, Tiantian Kong, Chunjing Guo, Wenxue Zhang, Daquan Chen, Ming Kong
Summary: In this study, functionalized transfersomes were developed to co-deliver doxorubicin and 1MT towards primary tumors and tumor draining lymph nodes via transdermal administration using microneedles. The results showed that the nano-complexed microneedles exhibited a stronger suppression in tumor growth compared to the intravenous group.
CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS
(2024)
