Themed collection 2021 Journal of Materials Chemistry B most popular articles
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Electrospinning for healthcare: recent advancements
This perspective explores recent developments and innovations in the electrospinning technique and their potential applications in biomedicine.
J. Mater. Chem. B, 2021,9, 939-951
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0TB02124E
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Polysaccharide nanoparticles: from fabrication to applications
The present review highlights the developments in polysaccharide nanoparticles with a particular focus on applications in biomedicine, cosmetics and food.
J. Mater. Chem. B, 2021,9, 7030-7062
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1TB00628B
Recent advances in cell membrane coated metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) for tumor therapy
In the presented perspective, the synthetic method, characterization, and research progress in tumor therapy based on CMMs have been summarized. Also the prospects and challenges of utilizing CMMs for tumor therapy have been discussed.
J. Mater. Chem. B, 2021,9, 4459-4474
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1TB00453K
Chitosan-based smart hybrid materials: a physico-chemical perspective
An overview of the properties of chitosan-based materials: polyelectrolyte complexes, gels, chitosan-surfactant complexes, smart coatings, organic–inorganic hybrids.
J. Mater. Chem. B, 2021,9, 594-611
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0TB01865A
Spatially heterogeneous epidermal growth factor release from microporous annealed particle (MAP) hydrogel for improved wound closure
We present lyophilized heparin microgels which can be directly rehydrated with epidermal growth factor and mixed with PEG microgels to form heterogenous MAP scaffolds. These EGF-releasing MAP scaffolds promote accelerated dermal wound healing.
J. Mater. Chem. B, 2021,9, 7132-7139
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1TB00715G
Kinetic stability modulation of polymeric nanoparticles for enhanced detection of influenza virus via penetration of viral fusion peptides
Virus detection is materialized by engineered polymeric nanoparticles as host cell-mimetic decoys and analysis of the kinetic stability of nanoparticles against fusion peptides provides insight into the design of influenza viruses detection system.
J. Mater. Chem. B, 2021,9, 9658-9669
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1TB01847G
Synthesis and characterization of a novel pH-responsive drug-releasing nanocomposite hydrogel for skin cancer therapy and wound healing
Inadequate excision of skin cancer can lead to local recurrence. A novel in situ-forming nanocomposite hydrogel with antimicrobial properties is reported for wound healing and localized pH-responsive treatment against skin cancer recurrence.
J. Mater. Chem. B, 2021,9, 9533-9546
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1TB01934A
A dendritic polyamidoamine supramolecular system composed of pillar[5]arene and azobenzene for targeting drug-resistant colon cancer
A smart supramolecular quaternary ammonium nanoparticle, namely quaternary ammonium PAMAM-AZO@CP[5]A (Q-P-A@CP[5]A) was designed to treat drug-resistant colorectal cancer (CRC) caused by Fusobacterium nucleatum.
J. Mater. Chem. B, 2021,9, 9594-9605
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1TB02134F
Getting control of hydrogel networks with cross-linkable monomers
The work describes the synthesis of hydrogels with a one-pot strategy for co-polymerization and cross-linking with thiol–ene chemistry between monomers.
J. Mater. Chem. B, 2021,9, 9497-9504
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1TB00482D
Facile synthesis of near-infrared bodipy by donor engineering for in vivo tumor targeted dual-modal imaging
The impact of donor strength on Bodipys’ optical properties and its applications for tumor near-infrared fluorescence imaging and photoacoustic tomography.
J. Mater. Chem. B, 2021,9, 9308-9315
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1TB01883C
Development of a novel chromophore reaction-based fluorescent probe for biogenic amines detection
A facile strategy for the construction of an efficient chromophore reaction-based probe for biogenic amines detection was developed.
J. Mater. Chem. B, 2021,9, 9383-9394
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1TB01791H
Photothermally responsive Pickering emulsions stabilised by polydopamine nanobowls
In this study, polydopamine mesoporous nanobowls stabilise photothermally responsive oil-in water Pickering emulsions. Prepared emulsions show excellent photothermal efficiency under near-infrared (NIR) illumination, offering potential in NIR triggered drug release.
J. Mater. Chem. B, 2021,9, 8962-8970
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1TB01796A
A bright, red-emitting water-soluble BODIPY fluorophore as an alternative to the commercial Mito Tracker Red for high-resolution mitochondrial imaging
A fully water-soluble, bright, and red fluorescent BODIPY fluorophore can achieve high-resolution mitochondrial imaging with high biocompatibility, photostability and chemical stability.
J. Mater. Chem. B, 2021,9, 8639-8645
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1TB01585K
Heterogenous hydrogel mimicking the osteochondral ECM applied to tissue regeneration
An ECM-inspired heterogeneous bilayer hydrogel possesses similar components to natural tissue, promotes cell activity and exhibits good regeneration of osteochondral defects.
J. Mater. Chem. B, 2021,9, 8646-8658
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1TB00518A
Interconnected collagen porous scaffolds prepared with sacrificial PLGA sponge templates for cartilage tissue engineering
Interconnected collagen porous scaffolds were prepared using PLGA sponges as sacrificial templates and applied for cartilage tissue engineering.
J. Mater. Chem. B, 2021,9, 8491-8500
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1TB01559A
Highly sensitive non-enzymatic electrochemical glucose sensor surpassing water oxidation interference
An electrochemical non-enzymatic sensor based on a NiVP/Pi material was developed for the selective and sensitive determination of glucose.
J. Mater. Chem. B, 2021,9, 8399-8405
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1TB01332G
Synthesis-temperature-regulated multi-enzyme-mimicking activities of ceria nanozymes
Facile-regulation of the multi-enzyme-mimicking activities and effective guidelines from radar analysis established here advance the further biomedical applications of ceria-based nanozymes.
J. Mater. Chem. B, 2021,9, 7238-7245
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1TB00964H
Tannic acid-inspired, self-healing, and dual stimuli responsive dynamic hydrogel with potent antibacterial and anti-oxidative properties
Tannic acid cross-linked dynamic hydrogels hybridized with tannic acid reduced silver nanoparticles shows multi-functional properties including dual stimuli responsive drug release, anti-bacterial and anti-reactive oxygen species abilities.
J. Mater. Chem. B, 2021,9, 7182-7195
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1TB00156F
3D bioprinting of dual-crosslinked nanocellulose hydrogels for tissue engineering applications
Dual crosslinked PEG-CNFs inks, designed via a two-step strategy based on ionic interaction and subsequent visible light photoreaction, can be used for 3D printing of bioscaffolds with tailored viscoelastic and mechanical properties.
J. Mater. Chem. B, 2021,9, 6163-6175
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1TB00624J
Multiscale pore contained carbon nanofiber-based field-effect transistor biosensors for nesfatin-1 detection
Antibody-functionalized, multiscale pore contained carbon nanofiber-based FET-type sensor exhibits ultrahigh sensitive and selectivity toward the epilepsy biomarker (NES1).
J. Mater. Chem. B, 2021,9, 6076-6083
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1TB00582K
Amine-functionalized Cu-MOF nanospheres towards label-free hepatitis B surface antigen electrochemical immunosensors
Label-free hepatitis B surface antigen electrochemical immunosensors by Cu-NH2BDC MOFs.
J. Mater. Chem. B, 2021,9, 5711-5721
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1TB00222H
A remarkably ultra-sensitive large area matrix of MXene based multifunctional physical sensors (pressure, strain, and temperature) for mimicking human skin
An MXene based pressure, strain and temperature sensor mimicking human skin.
J. Mater. Chem. B, 2021,9, 4523-4534
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1TB00947H
Shape memory polymer (SMP) scaffolds with improved self-fitting properties
Substitution of 4-arm star macromers into PCL/PLLA semi-interpenetrating networks (semi-IPNs) afforded SMP bone scaffolds with enhanced self-fitting properties, and reduced solution viscosity allowed for broadened fabrication utility.
J. Mater. Chem. B, 2021,9, 3826-3837
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0TB02987D
Copper-doped metal–organic frameworks for the controlled generation of nitric oxide from endogenous S-nitrosothiols
We report the synthesis of a catalyst, copper-doped zeolitic imidazolate framework ZIF-8, that generates nitric oxide from naturally occurring endogenous nitric oxide donors, S-nitrosoglutathione and S-nitrosocysteine.
J. Mater. Chem. B, 2021,9, 1059-1068
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0TB02709J
Controllable synthesis of exceptionally small-sized superparamagnetic magnetite nanoparticles for ultrasensitive MR imaging and angiography
The superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles have broad application prospects in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer.
J. Mater. Chem. B, 2021,9, 958-968
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0TB02337J
Double-acceptor conjugated polymers for NIR-II fluorescence imaging and NIR-II photothermal therapy applications
Nanoparticles based double-acceptor conjugated polymers were developed by conventional methods. And subsequently NPs with bright NIR-II fluorescence signals and superior NIR-II PTT efficiency were successfully applied for NIR-II FI guided NIR-II PTT.
J. Mater. Chem. B, 2021,9, 1002-1008
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0TB02499F
1550 nm excitation-responsive upconversion nanoparticles to establish dual-photodynamic therapy against pancreatic tumors
The marriage between 1550 nm (NIR-IIb) light excitation and dual-photodynamic therapy for upconversion UCNP@SiO2/RB,Ce6-PEG nanoparticles to generate 1O2 showing a synergetic effect against pancreatic tumors in vitro and in vivo.
J. Mater. Chem. B, 2021,9, 694-709
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0TB02655G
A near-infrared fluorescent probe based on a hemicyanine dye with an oxazolidine switch for mitochondrial pH detection
A near-infrared fluorescent probe (AH+) has been prepared by incorporating an oxazolidine switch into a near-infrared hemicyanine dye for pH detection in the mitochondria of HeLa cells.
J. Mater. Chem. B, 2021,9, 857-863
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0TB02181D
A dissolving and glucose-responsive insulin-releasing microneedle patch for type 1 diabetes therapy
A dissolving microneedle patch for responsive insulin release and type 1 diabetes therapy.
J. Mater. Chem. B, 2021,9, 648-657
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0TB02133D
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Design of biodegradable bi-compartmental microneedles for the stabilization and the controlled release of the labile molecule collagenase for skin healthcare
Polymeric microneedles (MNs) have emerged as a novel class of drug delivery system thanks to their ability in penetrating the skin with no pain, encapsulate active proteins and in particular, proposed bicompartimental MNs can tune protein release.
J. Mater. Chem. B, 2021,9, 392-403
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0TB02279A
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This web collection features the top 30 most popular articles published in Journal of Materials Chemistry B in 2021.
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