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Review Article

Advancement in total hip implant: a comprehensive review of mechanics and performance parameters across diverse novelties

A projected hip implant with the combination of a collared and FGM porous structure.

Graphical abstract: Advancement in total hip implant: a comprehensive review of mechanics and performance parameters across diverse novelties
Review Article

Organ bioprinting: progress, challenges and outlook

This review deliberates the current progress in organ bioprinting, including the heart, kidneys, liver, pancreas, and lungs. Challenges and future trends related to the biomanufacturing of living organs are discussed.

Graphical abstract: Organ bioprinting: progress, challenges and outlook
Review Article

Current emerging novel therapies for Alzheimer's disease and the future prospects of magneto-mechanical force therapy

This article introduces the latest AD treatment techniques from three aspects: drug therapy, biological therapy and physical therapy. Nanoparticle-mediated therapeutics at nanomaterial–neural interfaces and biological systems are described in detail.

Graphical abstract: Current emerging novel therapies for Alzheimer's disease and the future prospects of magneto-mechanical force therapy
Open Access Review Article

Comprehensive evaluation and advanced modification of polymethylmethacrylate cement in bone tumor treatment

Schematic illustration of the comprehensive evaluation and advanced modification of PMMA cement in bone tumor treatment.

Graphical abstract: Comprehensive evaluation and advanced modification of polymethylmethacrylate cement in bone tumor treatment
Review Article

Virus-like particles nanoreactors: from catalysis towards bio-applications

Virus-like particles (VLPs) are self-assembled supramolecular structures in nature for compartmentalization. We summarize the current progress of protein cage nanoreactors spanning multilength scales, and highlight the emerging field of VLP based nanoreactors for biomedical applications.

Graphical abstract: Virus-like particles nanoreactors: from catalysis towards bio-applications
Review Article

Intelligent sensing based on active micro/nanomotors

In this review, we delved into an elaborate exposition of different detection principles reliant on micro/nanomotors (MNMs), explore the challenges encountered by MNMs under distinct detection principles, and discuss potential future solutions.

Graphical abstract: Intelligent sensing based on active micro/nanomotors
From the themed collection: Micro- and nano-motors
Review Article

Rational design and engineering of polypeptide/protein vesicles for advanced biological applications

The rational design and engineering strategies, employed in polypeptide/protein vesicles, from synthesis to assembly, for advanced biological and medical applications.

Graphical abstract: Rational design and engineering of polypeptide/protein vesicles for advanced biological applications
Open Access Review Article

Anti-inflammatory role of gold nanoparticles in the prevention and treatment of Alzheimer's disease

In Alzheimer's disease, AuNPs may reduce neuroinflammation by induction of macrophage polarization, reduction of pro-inflammatory cytokine expression, restraint of leukocyte adhesion, and reduction of oxidative stress.

Graphical abstract: Anti-inflammatory role of gold nanoparticles in the prevention and treatment of Alzheimer's disease
Review Article

Functional anti-bone tumor biomaterial scaffold: construction and application

This review summarizes the advances in biomaterial scaffolds with different functionalization strategies for bone tumors. It will provide a valuable reference for bone tumor clinical treatment.

Graphical abstract: Functional anti-bone tumor biomaterial scaffold: construction and application
Open Access Review Article

A Trojan horse approach for efficient drug delivery in photodynamic therapy: focus on taxanes

This review discusses unique nanosystems combining taxanes with photosensitizers as multimodal chemo- and phototherapeutics for cancer treatment.

Graphical abstract: A Trojan horse approach for efficient drug delivery in photodynamic therapy: focus on taxanes
Review Article

Application of nanotechnology in bladder cancer diagnosis and therapeutic drug delivery

Application of nanomaterials in the diagnosis and treatment of BC.

Graphical abstract: Application of nanotechnology in bladder cancer diagnosis and therapeutic drug delivery
Review Article

Control of charge transport in electronically active systems towards integrated biomolecular circuits (IbC)

Crafting integrated biomolecular circuits (IbC) via self-assembly of electronically active molecules using a “bottom-up” paradigm provides a potential solution to the technological challenges of the miniaturization of silicon-based electronics.

Graphical abstract: Control of charge transport in electronically active systems towards integrated biomolecular circuits (IbC)
Review Article

Nanomaterials: a promising multimodal theranostics platform for thyroid cancer

Thyroid cancer, the most common malignancy in the head and neck region, has shown an increasing incidence trend. With the continuous advancement of nanotechnology, nanomaterials hold great promise in providing diagnosis and treatment of thyroid cancer.

Graphical abstract: Nanomaterials: a promising multimodal theranostics platform for thyroid cancer
Review Article

Melanin: insights into structure, analysis, and biological activities for future development

A comprehensive review of melanin's structure, identification methods, and biological activities, highlighting its potential for further development and diverse applications in various fields.

Graphical abstract: Melanin: insights into structure, analysis, and biological activities for future development
Review Article

Design and fabrication of intracellular therapeutic cargo delivery systems based on nanomaterials: current status and future perspectives

Intracellular cargo delivery is an important strategy for deciphering cell function, directing cell fate, and reprogramming cell behavior.

Graphical abstract: Design and fabrication of intracellular therapeutic cargo delivery systems based on nanomaterials: current status and future perspectives
Open Access Review Article

Tuning foreign body response with tailor-engineered nanoscale surface modifications: fundamentals to clinical applications

The synergistic effect of nanotopography and chemistry in modulating different stages of the foreign body response, impacting cell–protein–biomaterial interactions.

Graphical abstract: Tuning foreign body response with tailor-engineered nanoscale surface modifications: fundamentals to clinical applications
Review Article

Structural polymorphism in protein cages and virus-like particles

There are many native and engineered capsid-forming proteins which can self-assemble into different non-canonical structures. In this review, we categorise examples of structural polymorphism by their method of formation.

Graphical abstract: Structural polymorphism in protein cages and virus-like particles
Review Article

Active microfluidic reactor-assisted controlled synthesis of nanoparticles and related potential biomedical applications

Fabricating high-performance nanoparticles (NPs) is currently a focus of researchers due to their manipulative size-dependent unique properties required to develop next-generation advanced systems.

Graphical abstract: Active microfluidic reactor-assisted controlled synthesis of nanoparticles and related potential biomedical applications
Review Article

The role of nanochitin in biologically-active matrices for tissue engineering-where do we stand?

Our regard to the use of chitin as a material has drastically changed since its discovery.

Graphical abstract: The role of nanochitin in biologically-active matrices for tissue engineering-where do we stand?
Review Article

Commercial and novel anticoagulant ECMO coatings: a review

To address the problem of thrombosis, anticoagulant coatings have been developed for extracorporeal membrane oxygenation circuits. This article reviews commercial and novel anticoagulant coatings recently and proposes a new classification of them.

Graphical abstract: Commercial and novel anticoagulant ECMO coatings: a review
Review Article

mRNA therapeutics for disease therapy: principles, delivery, and clinical translation

This review provides an overview of the latest research progress in mRNA structural optimization strategies and their delivery systems, and discusses key considerations for their future clinical use.

Graphical abstract: mRNA therapeutics for disease therapy: principles, delivery, and clinical translation
From the themed collection: Journal of Materials Chemistry B HOT Papers
Review Article

Synthesis and thermomechanical properties of bioplastics and biocomposites: a systematic review

Materials research relating to bio-based polymers and composites has become the order of the day and several types of research are being undertaken on these materials.

Graphical abstract: Synthesis and thermomechanical properties of bioplastics and biocomposites: a systematic review
Review Article

Nanoscale MOFs in nanomedicine applications: from drug delivery to therapeutic agents

Metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) hold great promise for widespread applications in biomedicine and nanomedicine.

Graphical abstract: Nanoscale MOFs in nanomedicine applications: from drug delivery to therapeutic agents
Review Article

Recent progress in the development of small-molecule fluorescent probes for detection and imaging of selenocysteine and application in thyroid disease diagnosis

Selenocysteine (SeCys) is the 21st genetically encoded amino acid present in proteins and is involved in various biological functions.

Graphical abstract: Recent progress in the development of small-molecule fluorescent probes for detection and imaging of selenocysteine and application in thyroid disease diagnosis
Review Article

Recent advancements in design of nucleic acid nanocarriers for controlled drug delivery

This paper reviews the essential properties of nucleic acid nanocarriers and modern additions to the field which have pushed the boundaries of nucleic acid usage.

Graphical abstract: Recent advancements in design of nucleic acid nanocarriers for controlled drug delivery
Open Access Review Article

Hydrogels with electrically conductive nanomaterials for biomedical applications

Hydrogels with electrically conductive nanomaterials find numerous biomedical applications where conductivity is relevant, such as substrates for tissue engineering of electroactive cells, strain-sensitive sensors and platforms for drug delivery.

Graphical abstract: Hydrogels with electrically conductive nanomaterials for biomedical applications
Communication

Engineering metabolic cycle-inspired hydrogels with enzyme-fueled programmable transient volume changes

The development of hydrogels that can exhibit a transient response, fueled by enzymes, while also depleting the enzymatic activity of fuel, holds immense potential for sophisticated materials capable of dynamically intervening in biological events.

Graphical abstract: Engineering metabolic cycle-inspired hydrogels with enzyme-fueled programmable transient volume changes
Open Access Communication

Complementary charge-driven encapsulation of functional protein by engineered protein cages in cellulo

This study provides proof of charge complementarity-based inclusion complex formation between an engineered protein nanocage and an otherwise degradation-prone cargo protein in live bacterial cells.

Graphical abstract: Complementary charge-driven encapsulation of functional protein by engineered protein cages in cellulo
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PEGylation of a shell over core–shell MOFs—a novel strategy for preventing agglomeration and synergism in terms of physicochemical and biological properties

A new strategy of PEGylation over core–shell MOFs of HKUST-1 and Cu-MOF-2 by a solvothermal method.

Graphical abstract: PEGylation of a shell over core–shell MOFs—a novel strategy for preventing agglomeration and synergism in terms of physicochemical and biological properties
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Engineered elastin-like polypeptide-based hydrogel delivering chemotherapeutics and PD-L1 antibodies for potentiated cancer immunotherapy

ELP hydrogels for co-delivery of aPD-L1 and GEM induced a robust antitumor immune response for potentiated immunotherapy.

Graphical abstract: Engineered elastin-like polypeptide-based hydrogel delivering chemotherapeutics and PD-L1 antibodies for potentiated cancer immunotherapy
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Exploring the potential of iron-based metal–organic frameworks as peroxidase nanozymes for glucose detection with various secondary building units

This study investigated different secondary building units of iron-based metal–organic frameworks and discovered that when combined with an enzyme-encapsulating ZIF-90 PVP MOF, they could be sequentially employed for glucose detection purposes.

Graphical abstract: Exploring the potential of iron-based metal–organic frameworks as peroxidase nanozymes for glucose detection with various secondary building units
Open Access Paper

Carbohydrate–protein interaction-based detection of pathogenic bacteria using a biodegradable self-powered biosensor

A biodegradable self-powered bacterial sensor made of carbohydrate protein interaction. The sensor offers a simple design and capable for rapid and effective detection of E. coli bacteria.

Graphical abstract: Carbohydrate–protein interaction-based detection of pathogenic bacteria using a biodegradable self-powered biosensor
From the themed collection: #MyFirstJMCB
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Functional mimicry of sea urchin biomineralization proteins with CaCO3-binding peptides selected by phage display

The study demonstrates how bioinspired peptides, selected via phage display, mimic sea urchin proteins, influencing the formation of CaCO3 crystals. Charged peptides play a crucial role in shaping these crystals.

Graphical abstract: Functional mimicry of sea urchin biomineralization proteins with CaCO3-binding peptides selected by phage display
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Fast detection of Staphylococcus aureus using thiol-functionalized WS2 quantum dots and Bi2O2Se nanosheets hybrid through a fluorescence recovery mechanism

Ultrafast and sensitive detection of Staphylococcus aureus, a harmful Gram-positive human pathogenic bacterium, by two-dimensional layered materials continues to be a challenge. Here we present an ultrafast and selective detection of S. aureus bacterium using strong fluorescence emission of WS2 QDs.

Graphical abstract: Fast detection of Staphylococcus aureus using thiol-functionalized WS2 quantum dots and Bi2O2Se nanosheets hybrid through a fluorescence recovery mechanism
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Design and fabrication of biomimicking radially graded scaffolds via digital light processing 3D printing for bone regeneration

Four types of biomimicking radially graded scaffolds were designed and fabricated via digital light processing 3D printing. Graded gyroid–gyroid scaffolds exhibited better dimensional accuracy, compressive property, and cell proliferation rate.

Graphical abstract: Design and fabrication of biomimicking radially graded scaffolds via digital light processing 3D printing for bone regeneration
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Biotin-decorated hollow gold nanoshells for dual-modal imaging-guided NIR-II photothermal and radiosensitizing therapy toward breast cancer

The novel structure of the hollow gold shell has an ideal X-ray deposition capacity, which ensures the sensitizing effect of radiotherapy. The immunogenic cell death pathway is activated by NIR-II photothermal therapy in conjunction with radiotherapy.

Graphical abstract: Biotin-decorated hollow gold nanoshells for dual-modal imaging-guided NIR-II photothermal and radiosensitizing therapy toward breast cancer
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Facile one-pot multicomponent synthesis of peptoid based gelators as novel scaffolds for drug incorporation and pH-sensitive release

Highly efficient, biocompatible low molecular mass organo/hydrogelators were designed and synthesized by one-pot Ugi multicomponent reactions as potential drug delivery carriers for metronidazole.

Graphical abstract: Facile one-pot multicomponent synthesis of peptoid based gelators as novel scaffolds for drug incorporation and pH-sensitive release
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Open Access Paper

Validation of transparent and flexible neural implants for simultaneous electrophysiology, functional imaging, and optogenetics

We developed and compared transparent micro electrocorticography arrays (μECoGs) to combine electrophysiology and functional imaging. PEDOT:PSS-based μECoGs had the best trade-off of material and physical properties for chronic in vivo experiments.

Graphical abstract: Validation of transparent and flexible neural implants for simultaneous electrophysiology, functional imaging, and optogenetics
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Engineering in vitro models of cystic fibrosis lung disease using neutrophil extracellular trap inspired biomaterials

The release and accumulation of neutrophil extracellular traps (NETs) in the airway mucus barrier is prominent in cystic fibrosis. New biomaterial-based models are developed that mimic important aspects of NET-mediated pathobiology in cystic fibrosis.

Graphical abstract: Engineering in vitro models of cystic fibrosis lung disease using neutrophil extracellular trap inspired biomaterials
From the themed collection: Biomaterials for Innate Immunity
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Asymmetric fabrication and in vivo evaluation of the wound healing potency of electrospun biomimetic nanofibrous scaffolds based on collagen crosslinked modified-chitosan and graphene oxide quantum dot nanocomposites

Electrospun biomimetic scaffolds and their potency in in vivo wound healing.

Graphical abstract: Asymmetric fabrication and in vivo evaluation of the wound healing potency of electrospun biomimetic nanofibrous scaffolds based on collagen crosslinked modified-chitosan and graphene oxide quantum dot nanocomposites
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Fabrication of 3D printed PCL/PEG artificial bile ducts as supportive scaffolds to promote regeneration of extrahepatic bile ducts in a canine biliary defect model

Schematic representation of 3D Printed PCL/PEG artificial bile duct fabrication and in vivo promotion of biliary regeneration.

Graphical abstract: Fabrication of 3D printed PCL/PEG artificial bile ducts as supportive scaffolds to promote regeneration of extrahepatic bile ducts in a canine biliary defect model
From the themed collection: Journal of Materials Chemistry B HOT Papers
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Exploring release mechanisms by disrupting π–π stacking regions in stable micelles

π–π stacking strategies can enhance the stability performance of delivery platforms but are often led to incomplete drug release performance, even with the help of crosslinking strategies. A collaborated strategy is proposed to improve drug release.

Graphical abstract: Exploring release mechanisms by disrupting π–π stacking regions in stable micelles
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Iron-chelated semiconducting oligomer nanoparticles for NIR-II fluorescence imaging-guided enhanced chemodynamic/photothermal combination therapy

A dihydroartemisinin (DHA)-loaded semiconducting oligomer nanoparticle is designed for NIR-II fluorescence imaging-guided enhanced chemodynamic/photothermal combination therapy.

Graphical abstract: Iron-chelated semiconducting oligomer nanoparticles for NIR-II fluorescence imaging-guided enhanced chemodynamic/photothermal combination therapy
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Photoactivated plasmonic nanohybrid fibers with prolonged trapping of excited charge carriers for SERS analysis of biomolecules

Pre-activation of SERS plasmonic substrate with UV light leads to the creation of long-lived charged states resulting in better attachment of proteins and an increase in the SERS chemical enhancement.

Graphical abstract: Photoactivated plasmonic nanohybrid fibers with prolonged trapping of excited charge carriers for SERS analysis of biomolecules
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The dynamic therapeutic effect of a targeted photothermal nanovaccine incorporating toll-like receptor 7 agonist enhanced cancer immunotherapy

Photothermal therapy (PTT) is a noninvasive and effective thermal therapeutic approach.

Graphical abstract: The dynamic therapeutic effect of a targeted photothermal nanovaccine incorporating toll-like receptor 7 agonist enhanced cancer immunotherapy
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Acyclic cucurbit[n]uril-based nanosponges significantly enhance the photodynamic therapeutic efficacy of temoporfin in vitro and in vivo

Acyclic cucurbit[n]uril-based nanosponges could efficiently deliver temoporfin to cancer cells and enhance its efficacy in vivo.

Graphical abstract: Acyclic cucurbit[n]uril-based nanosponges significantly enhance the photodynamic therapeutic efficacy of temoporfin in vitro and in vivo
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Fluorogenic response from DNA templated micrometer range self-assembled gold nanorod

Plasmonic hotspots and FRET induced fluorescence enhancement from fluorophore tagged flexible linear 1D ETE assembly of more than 100 gold nanorods has been achieved by DNA templated chemistry with amine modified probe DNAs.

Graphical abstract: Fluorogenic response from DNA templated micrometer range self-assembled gold nanorod
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Design of aggregation-induced emission-active fluorogen-based nanoparticles for imaging and scavenging Alzheimer's β-amyloid by photo-oxygenation

Novel photo-oxidant nanoparticles (T-LD NPs) showed effective near-infrared fluorescence imaging of β amyloid (Aβ), and potent inhibition of Aβ fibrillation and fast disaggregation of mature Aβ fibrils by photo-oxygenation under laser irradiation.

Graphical abstract: Design of aggregation-induced emission-active fluorogen-based nanoparticles for imaging and scavenging Alzheimer's β-amyloid by photo-oxygenation
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Fe(III)-incorporated porphyrin-based conjugated organic polymer as a peroxidase mimic for the sensitive determination of glucose and H2O2

An Fe(III)-incorporated porphyrin-based conjugated organic polymer is reported as a nanozyme for the efficient detection of glucose via intrinsic peroxidase activity and amperometric detection of H2O2.

Graphical abstract: Fe(iii)-incorporated porphyrin-based conjugated organic polymer as a peroxidase mimic for the sensitive determination of glucose and H2O2
From the themed collection: Nanozymes
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Dual enzyme-mimicking carbon dots for enhanced antibacterial activity

Carbon dot (CD)-based nanozymes have great potential in antibacterial applications through the design of the structure.

Graphical abstract: Dual enzyme-mimicking carbon dots for enhanced antibacterial activity
From the themed collection: Nanozymes
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Fabrication of three-lobed magnetic microrobots for cell transportation

We present a bench-top colloidal approach for fabricating three-lobed magnetic microrobots. These microrobots showed promising results for single-cell transportation in a fluid.

Graphical abstract: Fabrication of three-lobed magnetic microrobots for cell transportation
From the themed collection: Micro- and nano-motors
Open Access Paper

In vitro evaluation of granules obtained from 3D sphene scaffolds and bovine bone grafts: chemical and biological assays

Granules obtained from 3D sphene scaffolds present similar biological response to natural bone in vitro.

Graphical abstract: In vitro evaluation of granules obtained from 3D sphene scaffolds and bovine bone grafts: chemical and biological assays
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Open Access Paper

Bioinspired mechanically stable all-polysaccharide based scaffold for photosynthetic production

We demonstrate the construction of hydrogel scaffolds for photosynthetic ethylene production using a bioinspired design combining TEMPO-oxidized cellulose nanofibers (TCNF) and a cereal plant hemicellulose called mixed-linkage glucan (MLG).

Graphical abstract: Bioinspired mechanically stable all-polysaccharide based scaffold for photosynthetic production
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A novel PEC and ECL bifunctional aptasensor based on V2CTx MXene-derived MOF embedded with silver nanoparticles for selectively aptasensing miRNA-126

A novel PEC and ECL bifunctional biosensor for the sensitive and selective detection of miRNA-126 based on the AgNPs@V-PMOF Schottky heterojunction was constructed.

Graphical abstract: A novel PEC and ECL bifunctional aptasensor based on V2CTx MXene-derived MOF embedded with silver nanoparticles for selectively aptasensing miRNA-126
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Insights into the antimicrobial properties of a cationic steroid and antibiofilm performance in PDMS-based coatings to potentially treat urinary infections

Currently, multidrug-resistant (MDR) infections are one of the most important threats, driving the search for new antimicrobial compounds.

Graphical abstract: Insights into the antimicrobial properties of a cationic steroid and antibiofilm performance in PDMS-based coatings to potentially treat urinary infections
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Construction of an electrochemical–fluorescent dual-mode sensor with a dual-mode signal AgNC probe synthesized from cytosine-rich DNA for OTA detection

An electrochemical–fluorescent bimodal sensor was successfully constructed by using a DNA–AgNCs signal tag with both electrochemical and fluorescent signals combined with a magnetic separation strategy.

Graphical abstract: Construction of an electrochemical–fluorescent dual-mode sensor with a dual-mode signal AgNC probe synthesized from cytosine-rich DNA for OTA detection
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Hydrogen-bonded organic framework-stabilized charge transfer cocrystals for NIR-II photothermal cancer therapy

Within hydrogen-bonded organic frameworks (HOFs), the stabilized charge transfer cocrystals, named TQC@PFC-1, exhibit high photothermal conversion efficiency in the NIR II region for photothermal therapy in both in vitro and in vivo settings.

Graphical abstract: Hydrogen-bonded organic framework-stabilized charge transfer cocrystals for NIR-II photothermal cancer therapy
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A robust yet simple method to generate fluorescent amyloid nanofibers

This work illustrates a new method for preparing fluorescent amyloid nanofibers. The strategic fabrication mentioned in the study is highly relevant to the advancement of both fundamental and applied research in biological and materials sciences.

Graphical abstract: A robust yet simple method to generate fluorescent amyloid nanofibers
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Plasmonic alloys for quantitative determination and reaction monitoring of biothiols

Plasmonic alloys were designed to assist the laser desorption/ionization process in mass spectrometry, for quantitative determination and reaction monitoring of biothiols.

Graphical abstract: Plasmonic alloys for quantitative determination and reaction monitoring of biothiols
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Polymer–nucleobase composites for chemotherapy drug capture

Intravenous chemotherapy is standard treatment for many cancers but also produces off-target toxicity. We developed polymer–nucleobase composites that can capture chemotherapy drugs, potentially enabling endovascular devices to reduce side effects.

Graphical abstract: Polymer–nucleobase composites for chemotherapy drug capture
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NIR-II fluorescence and PA imaging guided activation of STING pathway in photothermal therapy for boosting cancer immunotherapy by theranostic thermosensitive liposomes

A versatile PLDD was developed with the light-triggered promotion of anti-tumor immunity and NIR-II fluorescence and PA imaging profiles, soaring the therapeutic effect and providing accurate spatiotemporal imaging for photothermal immunotherapy.

Graphical abstract: NIR-II fluorescence and PA imaging guided activation of STING pathway in photothermal therapy for boosting cancer immunotherapy by theranostic thermosensitive liposomes
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Smart design of a therapeutic nanoplatform for mitochondria-targeted copper-depletion therapy combined with chemotherapy

A mitochondria-targeted nanoplatform is developed to deplete intracellular copper ions and deliver DOX, consequently achieving prominent efficiency in tumor treatment with a combined copper-depletion therapy and DOX-mediated chemotherapy method.

Graphical abstract: Smart design of a therapeutic nanoplatform for mitochondria-targeted copper-depletion therapy combined with chemotherapy
From the themed collection: #MyFirstJMCB
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3D printing-mediated microporous starch hydrogels for wound hemostasis

3D printing-mediated microporous starch hydrogels loaded with Ca2+ coagulation factor showed great hemostatic performance and stimulation of wound healing.

Graphical abstract: 3D printing-mediated microporous starch hydrogels for wound hemostasis
From the themed collection: #MyFirstJMCB
Open Access Paper

A sustainable one-pot method to transform seashell waste calcium carbonate to osteoinductive hydroxyapatite micro-nanoparticles

A straightforward, one-pot, low-temperature hydrothermal method has been set up to transform calcium carbonate particles from oyster shell waste into hydroxyapatite micro/nanoparticles with osteoinductive properties.

Graphical abstract: A sustainable one-pot method to transform seashell waste calcium carbonate to osteoinductive hydroxyapatite micro-nanoparticles
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Quaternized carbon dots with enhanced antimicrobial ability towards Gram-negative bacteria for the treatment of acute peritonitis caused by E. coli

Quaternized carbon dots prepared from citric acid and diallyl dimethyl ammonium chloride exhibit enhanced antibacterial activity against Gram-negative bacteria for the effective treating acute peritonitis with E. coli infection via injection.

Graphical abstract: Quaternized carbon dots with enhanced antimicrobial ability towards Gram-negative bacteria for the treatment of acute peritonitis caused by E. coli
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A nanoscale inorganic coating strategy for stabilizing hydrogel neural probes in vivo

Hydrogels with adaptable optical and mechanical characteristics show considerable promise for light delivery in vivo with neuroengineering applications.

Graphical abstract: A nanoscale inorganic coating strategy for stabilizing hydrogel neural probes in vivo
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Unveiling the mechanisms behind surface degradation of dental resin composites in simulated oral environments

Degradation behavior of dental composites in oral environments simulating gastroesophageal reflux was analysed. Further, thermodynamic and quantitative analyses of the composites uncovered their aqueous stabilities and degradation mechanisms.

Graphical abstract: Unveiling the mechanisms behind surface degradation of dental resin composites in simulated oral environments
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Targeted treatment of gouty arthritis by biomineralized metallic nanozyme-mediated oxidative stress-mitigating nanotherapy

Targeted delivery of ceria nanozymes depletes oxidative stress in inflammatory macrophage cells and alleviates gouty arthritis symptoms by suppressing inflammatory signals.

Graphical abstract: Targeted treatment of gouty arthritis by biomineralized metallic nanozyme-mediated oxidative stress-mitigating nanotherapy
From the themed collection: Nanozymes
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Mn(II) complex impregnated porous silica nanoparticles as Zn(II)-responsive “Smart” MRI contrast agent for pancreas imaging

Mn(II)-based porous silica nanoparticle encapsulated Zn(II)-responsive MRI contrast agent has been investigated to examine the pathological condition of pancreatic β-cells whose functional efficiency is related to type-1 and type-2 diabetes mellitus.

Graphical abstract: Mn(ii) complex impregnated porous silica nanoparticles as Zn(ii)-responsive “Smart” MRI contrast agent for pancreas imaging
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3D printable, injectable amyloid-based composite hydrogel of bovine serum albumin and aloe vera for rapid diabetic wound healing

Protein-based biomaterials, particularly amyloids, have sparked considerable scientific interest in recent years due to their exceptional mechanical strength, excellent biocompatibility and bioactivity.

Graphical abstract: 3D printable, injectable amyloid-based composite hydrogel of bovine serum albumin and aloe vera for rapid diabetic wound healing
From the themed collection: Injectable Hydrogels
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About this collection

2023 marked the 10th anniversary year of the Journal of Materials Chemistry A, B and C. To celebrate, we have highlighted some of the authors who have published for the first time in these journals during the anniversary year.

This collection showcases a selection of articles that have been published by corresponding authors for the first time in Journal of Materials Chemistry B in 2023.

Thank you to these authors for choosing to publish with the journal!

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