Issue 31, 2017

Natural extracted aerogels with inherent anisotropy and their 3D printing assisted biomedical applications

Abstract

Exemplified with jackfruit and sugarcane, natural extracted aerogels with inherent structural anisotropy were investigated for the first time. With the help of nano-modification, the dual liquid/current directing capability of the Ag decorated jackfruit aerogel was discovered. This interesting material was then applied as the core component of a 3D printed wearable device for intelligent wound management. The as-prepared ultra-light (<10 g) wearable device could provide drainage diversion, wound warning and triple antibacterial treatment in a continuous and automatic manner.

Graphical abstract: Natural extracted aerogels with inherent anisotropy and their 3D printing assisted biomedical applications

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Article information

Article type
Communication
Submitted
19 May 2017
Accepted
21 Jun 2017
First published
22 Jun 2017

J. Mater. Chem. B, 2017,5, 6217-6220

Natural extracted aerogels with inherent anisotropy and their 3D printing assisted biomedical applications

L. Dong, C. Liu, F. Yu, X. Ding, T. Li, Q. Hu, M. Liu, F. Fang, H. Xin and X. Wang, J. Mater. Chem. B, 2017, 5, 6217 DOI: 10.1039/C7TB01377A

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