Themed collection Bionanocomposites

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Open Access Editorial

Introduction to Bionanocomposites

Sabu Thomas, Maya John and Aji Mathew introduce the Nanoscale Advances themed issue on Bionanocomposites.

Graphical abstract: Introduction to Bionanocomposites
From the themed collection: Bionanocomposites
Open Access Review Article

Bionanocomposite materials for electroanalytical applications: current status and future challenges

Bionanocomposites are materials composed of particles with at least one dimension in the range of 1–100 nm and a constituent of biological origin or biopolymers.

Graphical abstract: Bionanocomposite materials for electroanalytical applications: current status and future challenges
From the themed collection: Recent Review Articles
Open Access Review Article

Recent progress and challenges of MOF-based nanocomposites in bioimaging, biosensing and biocarriers for drug delivery

Here, we explored the recent development of MOF-based nanomaterials for biomedical applications. MOF-based nanomaterials not only show excellent bio-imaging and biosensing performance but also can be well designed as bio-carriers in drug delivery.

Graphical abstract: Recent progress and challenges of MOF-based nanocomposites in bioimaging, biosensing and biocarriers for drug delivery
From the themed collection: Recent Review Articles
Open Access Review Article

The emerging role of medical foods and therapeutic potential of medical food-derived exosomes

Medical food is consumed for the purpose of improving specific nutritional requirements or disease conditions, such as inflammation, diabetes, and cancer.

Graphical abstract: The emerging role of medical foods and therapeutic potential of medical food-derived exosomes
From the themed collection: Recent Review Articles
Open Access Paper

Antioxidant flavonoid-loaded nano-bioactive glass bone paste: in vitro apatite formation and flow behavior

Non-cement pastes in the form of injectable materials have gained considerable attention in non-invasive regenerative medicine.

Graphical abstract: Antioxidant flavonoid-loaded nano-bioactive glass bone paste: in vitro apatite formation and flow behavior
From the themed collection: Bionanocomposites
Open Access Paper

Development of NIR light-responsive shape memory composites based on bio-benzoxazine/bio-urethane copolymers reinforced with graphene

In this work, shape memory polymers (SMPs) were developed from a combination of a bio-based benzoxazine (BZ) monomer and polyurethane prepolymer (PU-prepolymer), both derived from bio-based raw materials.

Graphical abstract: Development of NIR light-responsive shape memory composites based on bio-benzoxazine/bio-urethane copolymers reinforced with graphene
From the themed collection: Bionanocomposites
Open Access Paper

Graphene oxide nanosheets augment silk fibroin aerogels for enhanced water stability and oil adsorption

Enhanced intermolecular interactions between silk and graphene oxide nanosheets stabilize nanocomposite aerogels for enhanced water stability and hydrophobic properties, enabing rapid oil adsorption.

Graphical abstract: Graphene oxide nanosheets augment silk fibroin aerogels for enhanced water stability and oil adsorption
From the themed collection: Bionanocomposites
Open Access Paper

In situ modified nanocellulose/alginate hydrogel composite beads for purifying mining effluents

Biobased adsorbent beads with anionic charge used in three-dimensional (3-D) column filters for large-volume, high flux water treatment under atmospheric pressure.

Graphical abstract: In situ modified nanocellulose/alginate hydrogel composite beads for purifying mining effluents
From the themed collection: Bionanocomposites
Open Access Paper

In vitro anti-prostate adenocarcinoma and lung cancer studies of phenoxyaniline-block-poly(methyl methacrylate) based nanocomposites via controlled radical polymerization

A phenoxyaniline-based macroinitiator is utilized for the first time in order to produce phenoxyaniline-block-poly(methyl methacrylate) composites through single electron transfer-living radical polymerization (SET-LRP) under mild conditions.

Graphical abstract: In vitro anti-prostate adenocarcinoma and lung cancer studies of phenoxyaniline-block-poly(methyl methacrylate) based nanocomposites via controlled radical polymerization
From the themed collection: Bionanocomposites
Open Access Paper

A nanoscale study of the structure and electrical response of Sepia eumelanin

Conductive-atomic force microscopy reveals a nanoscale electrical response from films obtained from ink formulations including Sepia melanin, a biopigment of interest for sustainable organic electronics.

Graphical abstract: A nanoscale study of the structure and electrical response of Sepia eumelanin
From the themed collection: Bionanocomposites
Open Access Paper

Dipole moment as the underlying mechanism for enhancing the immobilization of glucose oxidase by ferrocene-chitosan for superior specificity non-invasive glucose sensing

This study showcases the integration of experimental and theoretical approaches for optimizing the biosensor.

Graphical abstract: Dipole moment as the underlying mechanism for enhancing the immobilization of glucose oxidase by ferrocene-chitosan for superior specificity non-invasive glucose sensing
From the themed collection: Bionanocomposites
Open Access Paper

Effect of the combined addition of ultrasonicated kraft lignin and montmorillonite on hydroxypropyl methylcellulose bionanocomposites

Lignin caused montmorillonite exfoliation improving clay compatibility with HPMC, and conferred UV-shielding, antioxidant and antibacterial properties, while montmorillonite improved barrier properties.

Graphical abstract: Effect of the combined addition of ultrasonicated kraft lignin and montmorillonite on hydroxypropyl methylcellulose bionanocomposites
From the themed collection: Bionanocomposites
Open Access Paper

Biomass-derived carbon deposited TiO2 nanotube photocatalysts for enhanced hydrogen production

In this study, titanium oxide nanotubes (TiO2NTs) were deposited on the surface of activated carbon (AC) by varying the wt% of AC.

Graphical abstract: Biomass-derived carbon deposited TiO2 nanotube photocatalysts for enhanced hydrogen production
From the themed collection: Bionanocomposites
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About this collection

Guest edited by Sabu Thomas (Mahatma Gandhi University, India), Aji Mathew (Stockholm University, Sweden) and Maya John (Nelson Mandela University, South Africa), this themed collection includes reviews and primary research on sources, extraction, manufacturing, processing, characterisation, and morphology of bio-based nanocomposites as well as their end-use applications, scale-up, LCA, and recycling. 

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