Themed collection 2022 Journal of Materials Chemistry B Most Popular Articles
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Current status and prospects of metal–organic frameworks for bone therapy and bone repair
In the present perspective, the use of MOFs in bone therapy and bone repair has been summarized, and an outlook on the future direction of MOFs in bone therapy and bone repair has been provided.
J. Mater. Chem. B, 2022,10, 5105-5128
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2TB00742H
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Molecularly imprinted polymers in diagnostics: accessing analytes in biofluids
Bio-applied molecularly imprinted polymers (MIPs) are biomimetic materials with tailor-made synthetic recognition sites, mimicking biological counterparts known for their sensitive and selective analyte detection.
J. Mater. Chem. B, 2022,10, 7418-7449
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2TB00703G
Chitosan-based oral colon-specific delivery systems for polyphenols: recent advances and emerging trends
Chitosan has been widely used to assemble different types of oral colon-targeted delivery systems, which attract great attention in the delivery of polyphenols to the colon for the treatment of colon and non-colon diseases.
J. Mater. Chem. B, 2022,10, 7328-7348
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2TB00874B
Recent advances in the design of antimicrobial peptide conjugates
Antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) are ubiquitous host defense peptides characterized by their antibiotic activity and lower propensity for developing resistance compared to classic antibiotics.
J. Mater. Chem. B, 2022,10, 3587-3600
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1TB02757C
Antimicrobial peptide-based materials: opportunities and challenges
The design of antimicrobial peptide-based materials for biomedical applications such as fighting infections in various organs, cancer therapy, gene delivery and detection of bacteria.
J. Mater. Chem. B, 2022,10, 2384-2429
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1TB02617H
Recent progress in tannic acid-driven antibacterial/antifouling surface coating strategies
Tannic acid-based bioinspired coating strategies for tethering functional materials or molecules on different medical substrates for resisting bacterial pathogens and fouling agents.
J. Mater. Chem. B, 2022,10, 2296-2315
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1TB02073K
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Nanoscale patterning of polymers on DNA origami
Structurally precise biohybrid nanomaterials were created by grafting various polymers to DNA with high conversions under ambient conditions. They are patterned onto DNA origami nanostructures to form customizable surface contours.
J. Mater. Chem. B, 2022,10, 7512-7517
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2TB00812B
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Boron clusters (ferrabisdicarbollides) shaping the future as radiosensitizers for multimodal (chemo/radio/PBFR) therapy of glioblastoma
The cellular damage response induced by γ-rays, X-rays and proton beams suggest these type of radiations are promising therapeutic modalities against resistant glioblastoma tumours when combined to stable metallacarboranes as radiosensitizers and PBFR.
J. Mater. Chem. B, 2022,10, 9794-9815
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2TB01818G
High fibroin-loaded silk-PCL electrospun fiber with core–shell morphology promotes epithelialization with accelerated wound healing
High SF loaded-PCL electrospun fiber with core-shell morphology promotes epithelialization with accelerated wound healing.
J. Mater. Chem. B, 2022,10, 9622-9638
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2TB01890J
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Development of a new 3D bioprinted antibiotic delivery system based on a cross-linked gelatin–alginate hydrogel
The work presents coherently the 3D bioprinted cross-linked drug-loaded gelatin–alginate hydrogel matrices and a detailed description of various properties important for a potential use as wound dressings.
J. Mater. Chem. B, 2022,10, 8862-8874
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2TB01268E
Surfactant induced bilayer-micelle transition for emergence of functions in anisotropic hydrogel
The polymer-surfactant-assembled lamellar bilayer structure in the hydrogel matrix is tuned by simple molecular triggering to achieve variable macroscopic functionalities of soft photonic hydrogel.
J. Mater. Chem. B, 2022,10, 8386-8397
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2TB00172A
A diselenium-bridged covalent organic framework with pH/GSH/photo-triple-responsiveness for highly controlled drug release toward joint chemo/photothermal/chemodynamic cancer therapy
A novel joint chemo/photothermal/chemodynamic therapy was developed using a pH/GSH/photo triple-responsive 2D-covalent organic framework (Di-Se-Por) as a drug carrier for the passive target treatment of tumors with extraordinarily high efficiency.
J. Mater. Chem. B, 2022,10, 7955-7966
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2TB01015A
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Metal-phenolic networks as tuneable spore coat mimetics
Bacillus subtilis are probiotic microbes that are difficult to formulate when they are not in their spore form. Using self-assembling coatings, these cells were successfully protected during the freeze-drying process.
J. Mater. Chem. B, 2022,10, 7600-7606
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2TB00717G
Illuminating the biochemical interaction of antimicrobial few-layer black phosphorus with microbial cells using synchrotron macro-ATR-FTIR
Black phosphorus (BP) nanoflakes have shown high antimicrobial activity. The interaction of microbial cells and black phosphorus nanoflakes was investigated using microscopic techniques and synchrotron source ATR-FTIR spectroscopy.
J. Mater. Chem. B, 2022,10, 7527-7539
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1TB02575A
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Hollow protein microparticles formed through cross-linking by an Au3+ initiated redox reaction
We report the formation of hollow microparticles through the assembly of lipoproteins in CaCO3 templates and cross-linking by using Au3+ ions.
J. Mater. Chem. B, 2022,10, 6287-6295
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2TB00823H
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Characterization and preliminary in vivo evaluation of a self-expandable hydrogel stent with anisotropic swelling behavior and endoscopic deliverability for use in biliary drainage
We demonstrate the potential of a novel self-expandable biliary stent comprised of poly(vinyl alcohol) (PVA) hydrogel with anisotropic swelling behavior, endoscopic deliverability, and removability in vivo, using a porcine stent model.
J. Mater. Chem. B, 2022,10, 4375-4385
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2TB00104G
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Investigating the viability of sulfur polymers for the fabrication of photoactive, antimicrobial, water repellent coatings
A novel superhydrophobic coating prepared from an inverse vulcanized copolymer and SiO2 nanoparticle composite, exhibiting antibacterial properties, photocatalytic behaviour and UV stability.
J. Mater. Chem. B, 2022,10, 4153-4162
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2TB00319H
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Inverting glucuronidation of hymecromone in situ by catalytic nanocompartments
Catalytic nanocompartments inverting the metabolite of hymecromone to the active drug inside cells.
J. Mater. Chem. B, 2022,10, 3916-3926
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2TB00243D
Responsive hydrogel-based microneedle dressing for diabetic wound healing
A glucose-responsive insulin-releasing hydrogel microneedle dressing was developed with the aim to accelerate wound healing in type 1 diabetic mice.
J. Mater. Chem. B, 2022,10, 3501-3511
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2TB00126H
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Poly-phosphocholination of liposomes leads to highly-extended retention time in mice joints
PMPCylated liposomes injected into mice joints show a massive increase in retention half-life compared with PEGylated liposomes (or hyaluronan, HA), making them promising candidates as boundary lubricants at articular cartilage, or as drug carriers.
J. Mater. Chem. B, 2022,10, 2820-2827
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1TB02346B
Surfaces with antifouling-antimicrobial dual function via immobilization of lysozyme on zwitterionic polymer thin films
A novel coating with antifouling and antimicrobial dual functions was fabricated to prevent transmission and spread of infectious diseases.
J. Mater. Chem. B, 2022,10, 2728-2739
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1TB02597J
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Enhanced mechanical performance and wettability of PHBV fiber blends with evening primrose oil for skin patches improving hydration and comfort
The growing problem of skin diseases due to allergies causing atopic dermatitis, which is characterized by itching, burning, and redness, constantly motivates researchers to look for solutions to soothe these effects by moisturizing skin properly.
J. Mater. Chem. B, 2022,10, 1763-1774
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1TB02805G
Mitochondrion-targeting PEGylated BODIPY dyes for near-infrared cell imaging and photodynamic therapy
We report the synthesis of NIR-absorbing and mitochondrion-targeting BODIPY dyes, which exhibited high phototoxicity toward cancer cells while affording cell imaging.
J. Mater. Chem. B, 2022,10, 1196-1209
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1TB02393D
Ionic liquid exfoliated Ti3C2Tx MXene nanosheets for photoacoustic imaging and synergistic photothermal/chemotherapy of cancer
In this paper, a few layers of ionic liquid (IL)-Ti3C2Tx MXene nanosheets were synthesized using IL stripping technology and used in photoacoustic imaging and photothermal/chemotherapy synergistic therapy of cancer.
J. Mater. Chem. B, 2022,10, 1226-1235
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1TB01938D
A low-swelling and toughened adhesive hydrogel with anti-microbial and hemostatic capacities for wound healing
Hydrogel composed of Pluronic F127 diacrylate, quaternized chitosan diacrylate, silk fibroin, and tannic acid is able to maintain good tissue adhesion abilities for wound healing.
J. Mater. Chem. B, 2022,10, 915-926
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1TB01871J
Visible-light excited polar Dion–Jacobson Rb(Bi1−xEux)2Ti2NbO10 perovskites: photoluminescence properties and in vitro bioimaging
In vitro bioimaging by visible light excitation using Rb(Bi1−xEux)2Ti2NbO10 perovskites.
J. Mater. Chem. B, 2022,10, 935-944
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1TB02445K
Gradient adhesion modification of polyacrylamide/alginate–calcium tough hydrogels
A gradient adhesive–tough hydrogel without an obvious heterogeneous interface was constructed by on-side coordination-induced diffusion for application as a strain sensor to monitor human motions.
J. Mater. Chem. B, 2022,10, 757-764
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1TB02599F
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Targeting extracellular lectins of Pseudomonas aeruginosa with glycomimetic liposomes
Glyco-functionalized liposomes inhibiting two Pseudomonas aeruginosa lectins LecA and LecB using multivalent interactions. The impact of the ligand density of the surface was studied by the specially designed in vitro microfluidic model.
J. Mater. Chem. B, 2022,10, 537-548
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1TB02086B
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Tuneable synthetic reduced graphene oxide scaffolds elicit high levels of three-dimensional glioblastoma interconnectivity in vitro
A tuneable 3D scaffold of reduced graphene oxide from a scaleable lyophilisation technique is shown. Good biocompatibility, and a high degree of cellular interconnection in GBM is seen across the scaffold without the use of targeted growth factors.
J. Mater. Chem. B, 2022,10, 373-383
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1TB01266E
Construction of a stereocomplex between poly(D-lactide) grafted hydroxyapatite and poly(L-lactide): toward a bioactive composite scaffold with enhanced interfacial bonding
Hydroxyapatite (HAP) grafted with poly( D-lactide) (PDLA) was incorporated into poly(L-lactide) (PLLA) to construct a stereocomplex, thus improving the interfacial bonding between PLLA and HAP like a zip-lock structure in a scaffold.
J. Mater. Chem. B, 2022,10, 214-223
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1TB02111G
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