Review
Chemistry, Applied
Bahar Yavuzturk Gul, Enise Pekgenc, Vahid Vatanpour, Ismail Koyuncu
Summary: This review investigates the performance of cellulose-based polymeric membranes, including cellulose acetate, cellulose diacetate, cellulose triacetate, ethyl cellulose, and carboxymethyl cellulose, in the separation of different gases. The influence of cellulose functionalization on gas separation and permeability is considered, along with the effects of different modification procedures, such as blending with polymers, nanomaterials, and ionic liquids. The potential of cellulose-based gas separation membranes for industrial applications, as well as strategies for membrane modification and optimization, are discussed, along with current limitations and future perspectives.
CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS
(2023)
Article
Polymer Science
Zhiyu Chen, Jiali Yuan, Qinran Yu, Zhixin Luo, Cong Xie, Kaiyuan Zhang, Longxiang Tang, Huiqing Wang
Summary: By combining green dissolving/regeneration and in situ reduction strategy, high strength antibacterial CS membranes were constructed with excellent antibacterial activities and adhesive ability, potentially serving as antibacterial adhesion barrier to accelerate wound healing.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED POLYMER SCIENCE
(2021)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Hamed Nosrati, Mohammad Khodaei, Zohreh Alizadeh, Mehdi Banitalebi-Dehkordi
Summary: The limitations of current approaches for wound healing have led to the development of more efficient alternative approaches, such as polysaccharide-based scaffolds. These scaffolds have distinctive properties that make them ideal for wound healing applications, including biocompatibility, biodegradability, high water retention capacity, and nontoxicity.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2021)
Review
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Shi Li, Xiao Wang, Yuyue Guo, Jiwen Hu, Shudong Lin, Yuanyuan Tu, Lihui Chen, Yonghao Ni, Liulian Huang
Summary: Nanofiltration membranes play a crucial role in advanced water treatment. Developing cellulose-based membranes offers the potential to replace traditional petrochemical-based materials. This comprehensive review focuses on the design approaches and applications of cellulose nanofiltration membranes, as well as discusses current limitations and future directions.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2022)
Review
Chemistry, Physical
Angela Spoiala, Cornelia-Ioana Ilie, Denisa Ficai, Anton Ficai, Ecaterina Andronescu
Summary: Researchers have focused on developing innovative nanocomposite polymeric membranes for water purification, with a particular interest in chitosan-based materials. By adding different nanoparticles, the performance of these membranes can be enhanced, leading to improved pollutant retention and thermo-mechanical properties. Chitosan-based nanocomposite polymeric membranes have shown significant potential in separation or removal of pollutants in water systems, making them important tools in water purification.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Weijian Shi, Jiawei Cai, Yuan Yang, Chao Xu, Jianwei Lu, Shuping Wu
Summary: Carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC)/polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) composite nanofiber membranes were prepared by electrostatic spinning using CMC and PVA as raw materials. The membranes exhibited high filtration performance and adsorption capacity for heavy metal ions. The adsorption process was confirmed to be a chemical adsorption mechanism.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Shaochun He, Junting Li, Xundan Cao, Fei Xie, Hui Yang, Cheng Wang, Carla Bittencourt, Wenjiang Li
Summary: In this study, a novel reusable, high-compressible cotton regenerated cellulose/chitosan composite aerogel (RC/CSCA) was prepared using N-methylmorpholine-N-oxide (NMMO) as the cellulose solvent and glutaraldehyde (GA) as the crosslinking agent. The RC/CSCA showed excellent adsorption capacity, environmental adaptability, and recyclability for the removal of toxic anionic dyes from wastewater. The maximal adsorption capacity and removal efficiency of RC/CSCA for methyl orange (MO) were 742.68 mg/g and 95.83%.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Paper & Wood
Qingming Kong, Diansheng Xu, Xuejun Wang, Tao Lou
Summary: This study focuses on the modification of chitosan/carboxymethyl cellulose (CS/CMC) with Fe3O4 nanoparticles to form bifunctional CS/CMC-Fe3O4 hybrid hollow spheres. The synthesized hollow spheres showed excellent adsorption and catalytic degradation of dyes, greatly improving the removal ability of acid blue-113 (AB) and reactive orange C-3R (RO). The adsorption process was found to be the controlling step, and the hollow spheres exhibited high environmental adaptability and regenerative capability. This research provides a practical method for catalyst loading on biomass hollow spheres, with potential applications in wastewater purification.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Liang Ying Ee, Sean Yi Rong Chia, Kai Xue, Sze Yuet Chin, Chloe A. Hae Cho, Xin Yi Tan, Sam Fong Yau Li
Summary: The functionalization of cellulose nanocrystals with amino-polyol allows for efficient removal of potentially toxic electroneutral and small boron species in water. This nanomaterial exhibits high boron uptake capacity, ultrafast kinetics, and excellent removal performance, making it a promising candidate for various water purification and desalination applications.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Maria Fermani, Varvara Platania, Rafaela-Maria Kavasi, Christina Karavasili, Paola Zgouro, Dimitrios Fatouros, Maria Chatzinikolaidou, Nikolaos Bouropoulos
Summary: Alginate-based hydrogel inks are commonly used in 3D printing due to their biocompatibility, biodegradability, and cell adhesion. In this study, the addition of trimethyl chitosan (TMC) was found to improve the stability of scaffolds compared to constructs without TMC. Silicate glasses were shown to enhance collagen secretion by pre-osteoblasts, indicating their potential for bone tissue engineering.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Otso I. V. Luotonen, Luiz G. Greca, Gustav Nystrom, Junling Guo, Joseph J. Richardson, Orlando J. Rojas, Blaise L. Tardy
Summary: The development of biodegradable adhesives is crucial for broader application of renewable materials. In this study, cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs) were found to have exceptional adhesive properties. The highest adhesion strength was observed in bovine serum albumin and hydroxypropyl cellulose samples, followed by carboxymethylcellulose and CNCs, mechanically fibrillated CNFs, tempo-oxidized CNFs, and lysozyme samples. The anisotropy of adhesion among the bio-based adhesives studied was found to be within a narrow range.
CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS
(2022)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Nisha Yadav, Deeksha Mudgal, Ritesh Anand, Simran Jindal, Vivek Mishra
Summary: This article summarizes the current developments in nano/micro-encapsulation techniques, with a focus on the encapsulation of natural bioactives using chitosan as a carrier. Polysaccharide-based nano/micro-formulations have emerged as a new trend in scientific research and development, with potential applications in drug delivery systems and nanocarrier formulations.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Bin Wang, Tian Li, Wenling Guo, Rongmin Wang, Yue Li, Xinhua Zhu, Pengfei Song, Yufeng He
Summary: Scientists have recently shown significant concern in preventing and treating microorganism contamination on substrate surfaces. A novel diblock copolymer, PMS, containing antibacterial quaternary ammonium groups, was successfully synthesized by adjusting monomer ratios. The resulting PMS particles showed excellent antibacterial properties and could be used as interface materials to prevent the transmission of infectious diseases.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Ruying Wang, Yajing Zheng, Xuejiao Liu, Tongwang Chen, Nan Li, Jing Lin, Jin-Ming Lin
Summary: In situ trace detection on ultra-clean surfaces is an important technology. The polyester fiber (PF) was used as the template to bond with ionic liquids through hydrogen bonding, forming polymerized ionic liquids (PIL) in PF. The composite membrane based on similar compatibility principle effectively enriched the trace oil on metal surfaces, with an absolute recovery ranging from 91%-99%.
Article
Engineering, Biomedical
Maria Leticia Bravi Costantino, Maria Soledad Belluzo, Tamara G. Oberti, Ana M. Cortizo, Maria Susana Cortizo
Summary: The present study introduces a novel copolymer synthesis and its application in membrane design, showcasing the efficient interaction with chitosan through cross-linking for potential biomedical applications. The obtained terpolymer, combined with a natural polymer, presents an interesting strategy to obtain a biomaterial with possible applications in regenerative medicine.
JOURNAL OF BIOMEDICAL MATERIALS RESEARCH PART A
(2021)
Review
Chemistry, Physical
Oualid Alioui, Michael Badawi, Alessandro Erto, Mohammed A. Amin, Vineet Tirth, Byong-Hun Jeon, Saiful Islam, Marco Balsamo, Mirella Virginie, Barbara Ernst, Yacine Benguerba
Summary: Density Functional Theory (DFT) simulations play a significant role in gaining insights into the Dry Reforming of Methane (DRM) process and designing appropriate catalytic systems.
CATALYSIS REVIEWS-SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Polymer Science
Foad Gholami, Sirus Zinadini, Ali Akbar Zinatizadeh, Samira Sanjabi, Ali Reza Mahdavian, Mahya Samari, Vahid Vatanpour
Summary: New fouling resistance and stimulus-responsive nanofiltration membranes were fabricated by adding photochromic nanofillers to the polyethersulfone matrix. The modified membranes demonstrated improved performance with enhanced pure water flux and better flux recovery ratio. The addition of photochromic materials made the membranes sensitive to environmental conditions, leading to color changes.
POLYMERS FOR ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIES
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Oualid Alioui, Saber Gueddida, Yacine Benguerba, Sebastien Lebegue, Michael Badawi
Summary: The structural, electronic and magnetic properties of Nip@a-Al2O3(0001) systems with different cluster sizes were studied using density functional theory. The interactions between nickel clusters and the a-Al2O3(0001) surface were investigated through grafting energies, Bader charges and DOS analysis. The adsorption performances of these materials towards CH4, CO2, CO, H2 gases were evaluated, revealing promising prospects for the purification of methane and storage/utilization of CO2.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Polymer Science
Bahriye Eryildiz, Basak Keskin, Mehmet Emin Pasaoglu, Turker Turken, Vahid Vatanpour, Ismail Koyuncu
Summary: This study used PVC membranes to improve water purification and fouling performance. The results showed that with the increase of PVC content, the contact angle of the membrane increased and the overall porosity decreased. The rejection of BSA and HA increased and the permeate flux decreased with the addition of PVC. Furthermore, the fouling resistance of the membrane improved with the increase of PVC content.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED POLYMER SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ismail Koyuncu, Bahriye Eryildiz, Recep Kaya, Yucel Karakus, Fatemeh Zakeri, Alireza Khataee, Vahid Vatanpour
Summary: This study examined the performance of braid reinforced hollow fiber membrane containing PVDF embedded with WO3 nanosheets in treating textile wastewater in an MBR. The addition of 0.1 wt% of the nanosheets improved membrane hydrophilicity, porosity, and COD and color removal efficiency.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Javier Quilez-Bermejo, Sergio Garcia-Dali, Ayoub Daouli, Andrea Zitolo, Rafael L. S. Canevesi, Melanie Emo, Maria T. Izquierdo, Michael Badawi, Alain Celzard, Vanessa Fierro
Summary: In this study, single atoms and nanoclusters of Fe, Ni, Co, Cu, and Mn were embedded in a well-defined C1N1-type material with internal cavities of approximately 0.6 nm. The nucleation of different metal nanoclusters was achieved by forming metal-nitrogen bonds on four N atoms. After pyrolysis, TM@CNx-type structures were obtained, where TM represents the transition metal and x<1. Fe@CNx and Co@CNx showed promising performance in oxygen reduction reaction and hydrogen evolution reaction respectively, with a Pt-like performance, while Ni@CNx exhibited the highest activity in oxygen evolution reaction (OER) with an E-OER of 1.59 V versus RHE, surpassing the commercial IrO2 (E-OER = 1.72 V). This systematic and benchmarking study provides a basis for the future design of advanced multi-functional electrocatalysts by modulating and combining the metallic nature of nanoclusters and single atoms.
ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Saba Amiri, Vahid Vatanpour, Tao He
Summary: In this research, a high permeable and antifouling membrane was developed through surface coating and in-situ crosslinking procedure using polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) and sodium alginate (SA) as coating materials containing graphene oxide (GO) as a hydrophilic additive. The addition of GO improved the hydrophilicity and surface smoothness of the membranes, resulting in enhanced permeability and rejection. The PVA-SA-GO membrane exhibited the best desalination performance and As(III) removal along with satisfactory stability and reusability.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Mohamed Bouzidi, Lotfi Sellaoui, Mansour Mohamed, Dison S. P. Franco, Alessandro Erto, Michael Badawi
Summary: The paper presents experimental and theoretical research on the adsorption of paracetamol (PCM) and ibuprofen (IBP) on a new activated carbon derived from Erythrina speciosa tree pods. The adsorbent exhibits excellent porous properties with a BET surface area of 795.1 m2/g and an average pore volume of 0.422 cm3 g-1. The adsorption tests show that the maximum adsorption capacity of both IBP and PCM is achieved at pH = 3, where the adsorbate molecules are in their neutral form. The theoretical analysis suggests that both IBP and PCM are adsorbed through a multi-molecular mechanism on the surface of the adsorbent.
JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR LIQUIDS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yann Foucaud, Azza Ben Jannet, Stefano Caramori, Rafael Canevesi, Moncef Said, Alain Celzard, Vanessa Fierro, Michael Badawi, Mariachiara Pastore
Summary: WO3 is a fascinating material for photocatalysis due to its properties of UV-vis absorption, charge carrier transport, and stability against photocorrosion. However, the hydration process of WO3 has been rarely studied, mostly from a theoretical perspective. In this study, a combination of gas sorption experiments and molecular dynamics simulations is used to investigate the hydration mechanisms of WO3. It is found that water molecules adsorb onto the WO3 surface in a two-step mechanism, forming molecular sublayers and subsequent hydrogen bonding to form a complete layer.
JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY C
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Shuo Chen, Saber Gueddida, Michael Badawi, Sebastien Lebegue, Jean-Marc Giraudon, Jeremy Dhainaut, Sebastien Royer, Jean-Francois Lamonier
Summary: In this study, Pt/SiO2 catalysts with tailored silanol density were prepared by impregnating Pt NPs onto commercial SiO2 treated with hexamethyldisilazane passivation. The catalytic tests showed that high surface silanol density led to lower apparent activation energy, allowing for the total oxidation of formaldehyde in dry and wet conditions. DFT calculations demonstrated the critical role of silanols in the interaction and oxidation of formaldehyde over the Pt/SiO2 catalysts.
APPLIED CATALYSIS B-ENVIRONMENTAL
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Md. Ahmaruzzaman, Prerona Roy, Adrian Bonilla-Petriciolet, Michael Badawi, Sharanabasava Ganachari, Nagaraj P. Shetti, Tejraj M. Aminabhavi
Summary: Low-cost and reliable wastewater treatment is a global concern. Hydrogels are interesting materials with high adsorption capacities that can be synthesized using green methods. This review focuses on the preparation, characterization, and adsorption properties of hydrogels for water purification. The review receives a rating of 7 out of 10.
Review
Engineering, Chemical
Amir Hossein Behroozi, Muayad Al-Shaeli, Vahid Vatanpour
Summary: Nanofiltration (NF) is a promising process for treating contaminated air and water environments. Electrospinning can produce electrospun nanofiber membranes (ENMs) with large specific surface area and selective wettability. The modification and post-treatment of ENMs can improve their filtration performance. Future developments should focus on producing more durable ENMs with well-controlled systems.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Ahmed S. Elshimy, Hamdy A. Abdel-Gawwad, M. Al-Dossari, N. S. Abd EL-Gawaad, Adrian Bonilla-Petriciolet, Michael Badawi, Mohamed Mobarak, Eder C. Lima, Ali Q. Selim, Moaaz K. Seliem
Summary: This study presents a potential valorization strategy for carbonate-rich dolomite waste (DW) to prepare an alkali-activated adsorbent (AADW). The adsorbent was successfully synthesized by mixing sodium silicate with DW. It showed great potential in removing methylene blue and crystal violet, and the adsorption process was well described by the pseudo-first-order and Freundlich equations. The obtained results provide insights into the adsorption mechanisms and properties of AADW.
JOURNAL OF PHYSICS AND CHEMISTRY OF SOLIDS
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Seyed Ali Naziri Mehrabani, Tannaz Sadeghi Rad, Vahid Vatanpour, Alireza Khataee, Mustafa Kaya, Bihter Zeytuncu, Ismail Koyuncu
Summary: The incorporation of CuCr NLDH-GO improves the hydrophilicity, permeability, and antifouling properties of PVC ultrafiltration membranes. The addition of CuCr NLDH-GO significantly enhances the hydrophilicity, resulting in a nearly twofold increase in pure water permeability. Furthermore, the modified membranes show improved antifouling performance and dye rejection capabilities.
SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Biomedical
Hanieh Shokrani, Amirhossein Shokrani, Farzad Seidi, Justyna Kucinska-Lipka, Balbina Makurat-Kasprolewicz, Mohammad Reza Saeb, Seeram Ramakrishna
Summary: The concept of 'making computers think like people' is supported by computer-aided concepts, cognitive algorithms, fuzzy sets, and fuzzy logic thoughts. This idea enables the development of biomaterials and biosystems with the aid of Artificial Intelligence (AI). In the field of PSA-based biomedical engineering, AI-based algorithms play an important role in improving performance and optimizing scenarios.
CURRENT OPINION IN BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING
(2023)
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)