RSC Advances  

The study investigated the impact of hard segments (HS) content on the morphology and thermomechanical properties of electrospun aliphatic poly(carbonate-urea-urethane)s (PCUUs).

Chitosan, polyvinyl alcohol (PVA), and polyvinyl pyrrolidone (PVP) were used to formulate a controlled transdermal drug delivery system for tramadol.

A sono-responsive smart nanoliposome loaded with thrombin (TNL) was developed. The structure of TNL collapses under ultrasonic activation and swiftly releases thrombin from the cavity, thereby achieving a precise and rapid local hemostasis.

A facile synthetic method was developed to prepare a biocompatible acid-responsive polycarbonate containing cinnamaldehyde moieties, a potent GSH-depleting agent, for enhancing the anticancer efficacy of etoposide.

PBMA-b-PVP copolymer can improve the adhesion of PBMA homopolymer to TiNi alloys. The PDA coating enhances the corrosion resistance of TiNi alloys. The composite coating demonstrates excellent biocompatibility.

Functionalizing single-walled carbon nanotubes (SWCNT) with different chemical functional groups directly enhances their chemical adhesion and dispersion in viscous polymeric resins such as polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) improving the overall surface mechanical properties of the composite.

ML was adopted to predict electrospun scaffolds' morphological properties. The scaffolds' conductivity and fiber diameter were modeled by machine learning. A deep neural network model showed a prediction accuracy with an R² score of more than 0.7.

Anhydrous magnesium carbonate (AMC) is successfully modified by KH570. KH570 can improve the interfacial interaction between AMC and EVA. AMC@KH570 and HPCTP generate a synergistic effect on the flame retardancy of EVA.

Enamel white spot lesions (WSLs) are usually caused by the dissolution of minerals (mainly calcium and phosphate) on the tooth surface due to the acidic environment in the oral cavity.

A replica molding technique is used to produce micron-sized pillars on the surface of polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS). The shear adhesion strength of the sample is determined to be 0.12 N cm⁻².

This study explores the impact of fly ash (FA) filler on the mechanical, morphological, and water absorption properties of pineapple leaf fibre (PALF)-reinforced epoxy composites for biomedical applications.

The emergence and spread of antibiotic-resistant (AR) bacterial strains and biofilm-associated diseases have heightened concerns about exploring alternative bactericidal methods.

Burns are a global public health problem, which brings great challenges to public health and the economy.

In this article, we reported a specific magnesium phosphate bone cement which showed good physical, chemical properties, and excellent osteogenesis-promoting ability under near-infrared light intervention.

In this paper, the driving materials, driving mechanisms and application scenarios of light-driven soft microrobots are reviewed, and their advantages and limitations are discussed. Finally, we pointed out the challenges faced by light-driven soft micro robots and proposed corresponding solutions.

Alginate-based bioinks used for DoD approaches can be modified with specific peptide-containing components so that incorporated printed cells show significantly higher cell elongation ratios after 7 days (created with https://www.BioRender.com).

Zinc oxide and chitosan nanoparticles were incorporated into scaffolds by lyophilization. The scaffolds exhibit antibacterial activity and biocompatibility under in vivo subdermal implantations, exhibiting potential for biomedical applications.

Nanoparticle-hydrogel systems are versatile biomaterials that possess numerous advantages for biomedical applications. This review focuses on the application of the nanoparticle-hydrogels system for the delivery of antimicrobial agents.

The global community is faced with numerous health concerns such as cancer, cardiovascular and neurological diseases, diabetes, joint pain, osteoporosis, among others.

Layered composites are composite materials created by combining different layers of materials.

The UV-crosslinkable benzophenone (BP) “bio-glue” efficiently crosslinks with various surfaces and biomolecules. The beauty of this bio-glue lies in its simplicity and broad applicability, requiring no sophisticated equipment or reaction conditions.

Disulfiram (DSF) can target and kill cancer cells by disrupting cellular degradation of extruded proteins and has therefore received particular attention for its tumor chemotherapeutic potential.

In recent years, flexible conductive materials have attracted considerable attention for their potential use in flexible energy storage devices, touch panels, sensors, memristors, and other applications.

Illustration of the mechanism of NbC/TA–GelMA hydrogel with multifunctional properties for potential application in oral mucosal impairment.

Supramolecular metallogels with Tb(III)- and Eu(III)-ions, formed using benzene-1,3,5-tricarboxylic acid, display remarkable stability at room temperature. They hold promise for use in electronics, notably as reliable ambient Schottky barrier diodes.