Themed collection Journal of Materials Chemistry B Emerging Investigators 2024
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Recent advances in stimuli-responsive controlled release systems for neuromodulation
Stimuli-responsive controlled release systems are emerging as powerful tools for precise neuromodulation. This review summarizes the recent progress in different release mechanisms and provides insights into future research direction.
J. Mater. Chem. B, 2024,12, 5769-5786
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TB00720D
Nanoparticle-Assisted Signal-Enhancement Technique for Lateral Flow Immunoassays
J. Mater. Chem. B, 2024, Accepted Manuscript
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TB00865K
Biological applications of lipoic acid-based polymers: an old material with new promise
This review highlights the ring-opening polymerization strategies of LA molecules and recent biomedical applications of PLA while discussing the challenges they face and future perspectives.
J. Mater. Chem. B, 2024,12, 4574-4583
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TB00581C
Vaccine adjuvants: current status, research and development, licensing, and future opportunities
A comprehensive review of the current landscape and advancements in vaccine adjuvants, providing critical insights into research, development, regulatory licensing, and potential future opportunities for enhancing vaccine efficacy and safety.
J. Mater. Chem. B, 2024,12, 4118-4137
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3TB02861E
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Tuneable redox-responsive albumin-hitchhiking drug delivery to tumours for cancer treatment
A novel drug delivery system hitchhiking albumin as a drug carrier with tuneable redox-responsive drug release.
J. Mater. Chem. B, 2024, Advance Article
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TB00751D
Sensing cholesterol-induced rigidity in model membranes with time-resolved fluorescence spectroscopy and microscopy
Shifting from liquid disorder to liquid order phase in liposomes restricts the microenvironment of DI-8-ANEPPS, resulting in lengthening its fluorescence lifetime.
J. Mater. Chem. B, 2024, Advance Article
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TB00872C
Tough and elastic hydrogels based on robust hydrophobicity-assisted metal ion coordination for flexible wearable devices
A hydrogel-based flexible sensor based on hydrophobicity-assisted metal ion coordination is reported for human movement monitoring and physiological signal detection.
J. Mater. Chem. B, 2024, Advance Article
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TB00933A
Comparative effectiveness of myocardial patches and intramyocardial injections in treating myocardial infarction with a MitoQ/hydrogel system
Schematic illustration of the comparative effectiveness of myocardial patches and intramyocardial injections in the treatment of myocardial infarction using a MitoQ/hydrogel system.
J. Mater. Chem. B, 2024,12, 5838-5847
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TB00573B
Peptide nanovaccine conjugated via a retro-Diels–Alder reaction linker for overcoming the obstacle in lymph node penetration and eliciting robust cellular immunity
Nanovaccine conjugated via a retro-Diels–Alder reaction achieves lymph node deep penetration of antigens for enhancing vaccine efficacy.
J. Mater. Chem. B, 2024,12, 5848-5860
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TB00674G
A Separation-Free Paper-based Hydrogel Device for One-Step Reactive Oxygen Species Determination by Smartphone
J. Mater. Chem. B, 2024, Accepted Manuscript
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TB00715H
Design and Development of 3D Printed Shape Memory Triphasic Polymer-Ceramic Bioactive Scaffolds for Bone Tissue Engineering
J. Mater. Chem. B, 2024, Accepted Manuscript
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TB00785A
Charge-Reversal Polymeric Nanomodulators for Ferroptosis-Enhanced Photodynamic Therapy
J. Mater. Chem. B, 2024, Accepted Manuscript
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TB00616J
Supramolecular assembly of isomeric SN-38 prodrugs regulated by conjugation sites
By attaching hydrophilic OEG on different conjugation sites of SN38, isomeric self-assembling prodrugs were developed and self-assembled into giant nanotubes and filamentous assemblies, revealing the critical contribution of conjugation sites.
J. Mater. Chem. B, 2024, Advance Article
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TB00717D
Supramolecular DNA nanogels through host–guest interaction for targeted drug delivery
Supramolecular DNA nanogel was constructed by host–guest interaction from Y-DNA modified with methyl violet, dsDNA with azobenzene, and curcubit[8]uril. It possess stimuli responses, excellent biocompatibility and targeted drug transport ability.
J. Mater. Chem. B, 2024, Advance Article
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TB00853G
Fluorinated BPA derivatives enhanced 10B delivery in tumors
Fluorinated BPA derivatives exhibited improved 10B accumulation in tumors, and enhanced T/B and T/N ratios compared to clinical boron drug fructose-BPA (f-BPA).
J. Mater. Chem. B, 2024, Advance Article
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TB00846D
Radioactive hybrid semiconducting polymer nanoparticles for imaging-guided tri-modal therapy of breast cancer
Radioactive hybrid semiconducting polymer nanoparticles are developed for imaging-guided photothermal–photodynamic–sonodynamic tri-modal therapy of breast cancer.
J. Mater. Chem. B, 2024, Advance Article
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TB00834K
Copper peroxide nanodot-decorated gold nanostar/silica nanorod Janus nanostructure with NIR-II photothermal and acid-triggered hydroxyl radical generation properties for the effective treatment of wound infections
A multifunctional nanostructure with synergistic MPTT/CDT antibacterial activities was designed for the effective treatment of wound infections.
J. Mater. Chem. B, 2024,12, 5111-5127
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TB00536H
Synthesis and characterization of a pH/temperature-dual responsive hydrogel with promising biocompatibility features for stimuli-responsive 5-FU delivery
The study focused on the fine refinement of PNIPAM-based materials, resulting in enhanced biocompatibility and drug loading for a smart hydrogel system with multi-responsive 5-FU release.
J. Mater. Chem. B, 2024,12, 5098-5110
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TB00168K
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Drug delivery via a 3D electro-swellable conjugated polymer hydrogel
A glycolated polythiophene, p(g3T2), enables controlled drug loading/release of molecules with molecular weight of 800–6000 Da, due to large, reversible volume changes during electrochemical doping.
J. Mater. Chem. B, 2024,12, 4029-4038
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3TB02592F
Revelation of adhesive proteins affecting cellular contractility through reference-free traction force microscopy
Reference-free traction force microscopy with a regular microdot array was designed and proposed to reveal the effects of adhesive proteins on cellular contractility, cytoskeleton structure, morphogenesis and mechanotransduction.
J. Mater. Chem. B, 2024,12, 3249-3261
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TB00065J
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Statistical optimization of hydrazone-crosslinked hyaluronic acid hydrogels for protein delivery
Design of experiments, a statistical optimization tool, was used to optimize the gelation time, compressive modulus, and stability of hydrazone-crosslinked hyaluronic acid hydrogels for controlled protein delivery.
J. Mater. Chem. B, 2024,12, 2523-2536
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3TB01588B
About this collection
Journal of Materials Chemistry B is pleased to present this themed collection highlighting the rising stars of materials chemistry research in 2023. This special collection showcases the very best work from materials chemists in the early stages of their independent career.
Each contributor was recommended by experts in their fields as carrying out work with the potential to influence future directions in materials chemistry with applications in biology and medicine. Congratulations to all the outstanding researchers featured!
See also:
Journal of Materials Chemistry A Emerging Investigators 2024
Journal of Materials Chemistry C Emerging Investigators 2024