Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Li Cheng, Hao Wu, Jia Li, Haichao Zhao, Liping Wang
Summary: In this study, ultrathin HAp nanosheets were noncovalently functionalized by situ self-polymerization of dopamine chemistry to improve their compatibility and dispersibility in epoxy matrix. The modified HAp nanosheets significantly enhanced the anti-corrosion performance of epoxy coatings by improving barrier property and corrosion inhibiting effect, showing potential as nano reinforcing fillers in the anticorrosion field.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Loan F. Calheiros Souto, Ruan R. Henriques, Bluma G. Soares
Summary: Polyaniline (PAni) and their hybrids with carbon nanotube (PAni@CNT) were prepared using an ionic liquid (IL). The IL improved the redox activity of PAni@CNT and PAni in different pH media. Epoxy-based coatings containing 1% of these materials showed enhanced corrosion resistance, especially with the presence of IL. The morphology and band gap energy of the films were also influenced by the IL, indicating improved charge transfer between particles.
PROGRESS IN ORGANIC COATINGS
(2022)
Review
Engineering, Environmental
Yaroslav L. Kobzar, Kateryna Fatyeyeva
Summary: This article highlights the importance of ionic liquids as steel corrosion inhibitors and emphasizes the necessity of developing green inhibitors. It also discusses the wide application of ionic liquids in corrosion prevention.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
A. Sasireka, R. Renji, R. Mohan Raj, S. Vignesh, V. Raj, I. M. Ashraf, Mohd Shkir
Summary: This study developed TNT/CS-PPy@Sr-HAP composite coatings using an electrophoretic deposition method and investigated their antimicrobial activity and corrosion behavior. The results showed that the composite coating exhibited significant antimicrobial activity against bacteria and had better corrosion behavior compared to other coatings, suggesting its potential as a material for orthopedic applications.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY COMMUNICATIONS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Antonia Ressler, Maja Antunovic, Laura Teruel-Biosca, Gloria Gallego Ferrer, Slaven Babic, Inga Urlic, Marica Ivankovic, Hrvoje Ivankovic
Summary: Ionic substitutions in composite materials have shown promising potential in enhancing the biological performance for bone tissue engineering applications. This study focused on multi-substituted organic/inorganic scaffolds and demonstrated that these scaffolds have high stability and can promote osteogenic potential of human mesenchymal stem cells. Results highlighted the beneficial effect of ionic substitutions on cells and tissues.
CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Yue Yin, Matthias Schulz, Michael Rohwerder
Summary: Despite many studies on smart self-healing coatings, efficient transport of released inhibitors to defects is often overlooked. An in-depth investigation into inhibitor transport through the coating system revealed the potentially beneficial role of an interfacial polypyrrole layer, especially for organic inhibitors.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Eman M. Fayyad, Khouloud Jlassi, Mostafa H. Sliem, Fatma Nabhan, Aboubakr M. Abdullah
Summary: In this study, Halloysite nanotubes (HNTs) and their modifications were incorporated into the NiP matrix through electroless deposition, resulting in the formation of NiP/HNT, NiP/HNT-NH2, and NiP/HNT-NH2-PPy nanocomposite coatings. The inclusion of HNTs greatly improved the hardness and corrosion resistance of the coatings.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY-JMR&T
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Amine Kherfi, Ahmed Madani, Djazia Chalal, Sofiane Benidir
Summary: This study reports on the use of SHMP surfactant to disperse ZnO nanoparticles in the PPy polymer matrix for the production of a composite PPy-ZnO coating, which exhibited higher corrosion resistance and better barrier properties compared to pure PPy and PPy-ZnO coatings.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Meng Zhang, Jie Zhang, Yu Feng, Xinyu Zhang, Ruijie Guo, Hong Yan
Summary: The study incorporated graphite-like g-C3N4 nanosheets into PPy film on Q235 steel, resulting in a more compact and smoother composite film with enhanced corrosion resistance.
MATERIALS TODAY COMMUNICATIONS
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Hemant Jain, Gaurav Gupta, D. P. Mondal, Ashutosh Pandey
Summary: 316L stainless steel and stainless steel-MWCNT composite foam were synthesized using the space holder technique with urea particles. The study investigated the influence of MWCNT content on the microstructure, mechanical, and corrosion behavior of the foam. The results showed that the micro-hardness and corrosion resistance increased with increasing MWCNT concentration, but the mechanical properties peaked at 0.5 wt% MWCNT.
MATERIALS CHEMISTRY AND PHYSICS
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Hesong Ren, Tian Li, Huagao Wang, Zihao Guo, Tanlin Chen, Fanbin Meng
Summary: Finding high-efficiency microwave absorbing materials with corrosion resistance is crucial for enhancing environmental adaptability and survivability of military targets in harsh chemical environments. The synthesis of superhelical chiral polypyrrole nanofibers offers promising high-performance anticorrosive microwave absorbers, capable of enhancing impedance matching and electromagnetic wave attenuation through enhanced dielectric and magnetic losses.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Jialiang Liu, Dashuai Yan, Zhenhua Zhang, Yanli Wang, Dalei Song, Tao Zhang, Jingyuan Liu, Fei He, Meng Zhang, Jun Wang
Summary: The corrosion resistance and active protection performance of organic coatings can be enhanced by incorporating corrosion inhibitor-loaded nanocontainers. In this study, a green corrosion inhibitor, 1H, 1H, 2H, 2H-perfluorooctyltriethoxysilane (FTES), was encapsulated in hollow mesoporous silica (HMS) and embedded in an epoxy coating on a magnesium alloy surface. The modified coating exhibited improved long-term corrosion resistance and self-healing properties.
JOURNAL OF COATINGS TECHNOLOGY AND RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Xi Huang, Xiaoyan Li, Zixiong Zhan, Kai Xiao, Xiaodong Fang, Zhenghe Li
Summary: The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of pre-oxidation treatment on the corrosion behavior of 316L stainless steel in a high-temperature water environment. The results indicate that the selected pre-oxidation process improved the corrosion resistance of 316L stainless steel in a high-temperature water environment and formed a triple layer oxide film.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS ENGINEERING AND PERFORMANCE
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Dagne Bayih Adamu, Lemma Teshome Tufa, Jaebeom Lee, Enyew Zereffa, Teshome Abdo Segne, Mohd Hasmizam Razali
Summary: This study presents a facile synthesis of bismuth and iron co-doped hydroxyapatite nanomaterials for high-performance fluoride ions adsorption. The nanomaterials exhibited excellent fluoride ion adsorption performance, as confirmed by batch adsorption experiments. The synthesized material showed a chemical process of fluoride uptake forming a monolayer, with homogenous surface. The proposed defluoridation mechanisms were electrostatic interaction and ion exchange. The ease of synthesis and the attractive fluoride adsorption performance make this nanomaterial promising for water treatment and environmental remediation applications.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Yue Yin, Huan Zhao, Manoj Prabhakar, Michael Rohwerder
Summary: This study discovered that applying coatings containing mesoporous SiO2 on zinc surfaces can effectively inhibit corrosion-induced organic coating disbondment and even self-heal already delaminated interfaces. Mesoporous SiO2 degrades in a high alkaline environment, forming a silicate layer that prevents underfilm corrosion and re-establishes a protective and delamination resistant interface.
Article
Engineering, Chemical
A. Joseph Nathanael, Young Min Im, Tae Hwan Oh
ADVANCED POWDER TECHNOLOGY
(2020)
Review
Polymer Science
A. Joseph Nathanael, Tae Hwan Oh
Review
Crystallography
Arputharaj Joseph Nathanael, Tae Hwan Oh
Summary: In tissue engineering, electrospinning is a versatile technique that produces nanofibers similar to the extracellular matrix for biomedical applications. Modification of biopolymers with inorganic ions can enhance specific functional characteristics. The addition of calcium phosphate materials enhances cell infiltration, differentiation, and biomineralization.
Article
Materials Science, Textiles
Yeong Min Im, A. J. Nathanael, Min Hye Jung, Seung O. Lee, Tae Hwan Oh
Summary: PEG and glycerol were tested as melt assistants to enhance the melt processability of poly(acrylonitrile-co-1-vinyl imidazole) (co-PAN). Both PEG and glycerol increased the specific volume of co-PAN, with PEG showing superior effects in terms of increasing specific volume and mobility. This was further confirmed by variations in the shear viscosity, showing improved spinnability for co-PAN/PEG compared to co-PAN/glycerol.
FIBERS AND POLYMERS
(2022)
Review
Polymer Science
Cheirmadurai Kalirajan, Amey Dukle, Arputharaj Joseph Nathanael, Tae-Hwan Oh, Geetha Manivasagam
Summary: This review summarizes recent advancements in the preparation of smart polymeric biomaterials with self-healing and shape memory properties. It also discusses novel approaches for developing various forms of polymeric biomaterials and highlights their applications in soft and hard tissue engineering. It underlines the future directions of polymeric biomaterials for successful clinical implications.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
C. Ravi Dhas, S. Esther Santhoshi Monica, K. Jothivenkatachalam, A. Joseph Nathanael, V. Kavinkumar, R. Venkatesh, D. Arivukarasan
Summary: The study introduces nickel-copper oxide nanocomposite films as bifunctional electrocatalysts for water splitting, prepared using jet nebulizer spray pyrolysis technique. The synergistic effect between CuO and NiO was found to significantly enhance the performance of the electrocatalyst.
Article
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Yukimi Kanemoto, Hirofumi Miyaji, Erika Nishida, Saori Miyata, Kayoko Mayumi, Yuto Yoshino, Akihito Kato, Tsutomu Sugaya, Tsukasa Akasaka, Arputharaj Joseph Nathanael, Syama Santhakumar, Ayako Oyane
Summary: The Ap-CS fabricated by the plasma- and precursor-assisted biomimetic process demonstrated superior promotion of osteogenic differentiation and bone regeneration compared to CS, as shown in rat and canine experiments.
JOURNAL OF PERIODONTAL RESEARCH
(2022)
Review
Polymer Science
Anupama Devi V. K, Rohin Shyam, Arunkumar Palaniappan, Amit Kumar Jaiswal, Tae-Hwan Oh, Arputharaj Joseph Nathanael
Summary: The review highlights the importance of smart self-healing hydrogels, their self-healing mechanisms, evaluation methods, and applications. It also discusses the use of composite materials to enhance mechanical properties, as well as methods for evaluating self-healing properties and recent advancements in 3D bioprinting. Finally, it presents current challenges and future perspectives in the field.
Review
Polymer Science
Amey Dukle, Dhanashree Murugan, Arputharaj Joseph Nathanael, Loganathan Rangasamy, Tae-Hwan Oh
Summary: According to the Global Burden of Diseases, Injuries, and Risk Factors Study, cases of bone fracture or injury have increased to 33.4% in the past two decades. Three-dimensional (3D) printing of bioactive glass composites has the potential to provide customized bone implants. This review discusses the challenges of 3D printing bioactive glass, provides an overview of different types of 3D printing methods for bioactive glass, and explores synthetic and natural bioactive glass composites.
Review
Chemistry, Analytical
Amey Dukle, Arputharaj Joseph Nathanael, Balaji Panchapakesan, Tae-Hwan Oh
Summary: This study reviews and provides a perspective on the application of paper-based methods for cancer screening. Paper-based microfluidics is a low-cost, biodegradable detection platform that can be used for cancer screening. The study provides an overview of paper-based sensors, the analytes that can be detected, and the detection and readout methods used.
Review
Infectious Diseases
S. Akshaya, Praveen Kumar Rowlo, Amey Dukle, A. Joseph Nathanael
Summary: Titanium and its alloys are widely used for biomedical devices as implant materials due to their high mechanical strength, biocompatibility, and corrosion resistance. Various antibacterial agents have been incorporated on the surface of titanium implants to reduce the risk of infections. Different coating methods and surface modification techniques are exploited to create a biocompatible and antibacterial titanium implant surface.
Review
Chemistry, Physical
Radhakrishnan Sreena, Arputharaj Joseph Nathanael
Summary: Biopolymers, obtained from renewable or non-renewable sources, are ideal for creating tailor-made nanoparticles due to their biocompatibility, biodegradability, low toxicity, and low immunogenicity. Biopolymeric nanoparticles can be classified as natural (based on polysaccharides and proteins) or synthetic. They have gained significant interest for biomedical applications such as tissue engineering, drug delivery, imaging, and cancer therapy. Various fabrication strategies can be used to synthesize biopolymeric nanoparticles, including emulsification, ionic gelation, nanoprecipitation, and electrospray drying. This review aims to explore the use of biodegradable biopolymeric nanoparticles in biomedical applications, which has been overlooked in previous reviews. It highlights the use of protein-based (albumin, gelatin, collagen, silk fibroin), polysaccharide-based (chitosan, starch, alginate, dextran), and synthetic (poly lactic acid, poly vinyl alcohol, poly caprolactone) biopolymeric nanoparticles, as well as the fabrication strategies employed. Future perspectives and challenges in utilizing biopolymeric nanoparticles are also discussed.
Article
Spectroscopy
S. Shenbagamoorthi, S. Karthiga Devi, K. Prem Ananth, Naidu Dhanpal Jayram
Summary: This study investigates the adulteration process of mixing palm oil with high-cost edible oils using Raman spectroscopy. By studying the Raman peak intensity of different edible oils, the presence of palm oil and other adulterants in oils can be detected directly.
SPECTROSCOPY LETTERS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
C. Ravi Dhas, S. Esther Santhoshi Monica, R. Venkatesh, R. Sivakumar, A. Joseph Nathanael, R. Vignesh, D. Arivukarasan, K. C. Mercy Gnana Malar, S. Keerthana
Summary: In this study, Nickel Oxide (NiO) thin films were deposited over glass and FTO substrates using nebulizer spray pyrolysis technique. The influence of different annealing temperatures on film stoichiometry and its subsequent effect on physical and electrochromic properties were investigated. XRD, XPS, HR-SEM, EDS and AFM were used to analyze the structural information, chemical state, and morphological properties of the deposited films. UV-Vis spectroscopic analysis revealed the variation of optical parameters associated with defects in NiO. Electrochromic performance of the films was evaluated using various electrochemical measurements, and enhanced electrochromic behavior was observed in NiO films with higher concentration of Ni3+ ions.
INORGANIC AND NANO-METAL CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
A. Joseph Nathanael, Kumaran Kannaiyan, Aruna K. Kunhiraman, Seeram Ramakrishna, Vignesh Kumaravel
Summary: The article discusses the impact of global warming on civilization and emphasizes the importance of CO2 capture, utilization, and storage technology. Various advanced technologies for CO2 capture, conversion, and utilization are discussed, as well as the potential of CO2 utilization in working fluids.
REACTION CHEMISTRY & ENGINEERING
(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)
