Themed collection SDG3: Good Health and Well-Being
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Recent advances in removal of pharmaceutical pollutants in wastewater using metal oxides and carbonaceous materials as photocatalysts: a review
The pharmaceuticals industry has played an important role in developing medicines for improving health and quality of life in treating humans and animals around the world.
RSC Appl. Interfaces, 2024,1, 340-429
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3LF00142C
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Recent advances in thermogels for the management of diabetic ocular complications
Diabetes when left untreated can lead to various complications in the eye – at its most severe, leading to vision loss. Injectable thermogels provide a minimally-invasive platform that facilitates the treatment and recovery of these patients.
RSC Appl. Polym., 2023,1, 204-228
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3LP00136A
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Thermoresponsive polymers with LCST transition: synthesis, characterization, and their impact on biomedical frontiers
Enhancing our comprehension of the structural influences alongside characterization tools for thermoresponsive polymers will pave the way to design and deploy more advanced biomaterials, holding promise for future applications in public health.
RSC Appl. Polym., 2023,1, 158-189
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3LP00114H
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Recent progress in the development of conductive hydrogels and the application in 3D printed wearable sensors
This paper reviewed the research progress of 3D printing in wearable sensors based on conductive hydrogels, with an emphasis on classification of conductive hydrogels, the mechanisms of wearable sensors and applications of 3D printing methods.
RSC Appl. Polym., 2023,1, 132-157
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3LP00077J
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Uniform trehalose nanogels for glucagon stabilization
Uniform trehalose nanogels improve stability and solubility of glucagon in aqueous solution, particularly useful for long term storage at cold temperatures. Additionally, the glucagon nanogels were nontoxic, nonhemolytic, and efficacious in vitro.
RSC Appl. Polym., 2024,2, 473-482
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3LP00226H
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Enhancing microplastic capture efficiencies with adhesive coatings on stainless-steel filters
Poly(alkyl acrylate)-based adhesives are used as coatings for stainless-steel filters to enhance microplastic removal efficiencies via adsorption.
RSC Appl. Polym., 2024,2, 456-460
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3LP00282A
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Chitosan–saccharide conjugates for eradication of Pseudomonas aeruginosa biofilms
The problem of antibiotic resistance has raised serious concerns globally. Herein, we report the synthesis of new chitosan-saccharide conjugates to eradicate Pseudomonas aeruginosa biofilms.
RSC Appl. Polym., 2024,2, 461-472
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3LP00263B
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Triblock copolymer micelles enhance solubility, permeability and activity of a quorum sensing inhibitor against Pseudomonas aeruginosa biofilms
Combination therapies offer potential solutions to the growing threats of antimicrobial resistance. We describe polymer delivery materials for Quorum Sensing Inhibitors used in combination with ciprofloxacin to enhance potency in bacterial biofilms.
RSC Appl. Polym., 2024,2, 444-455
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3LP00208J
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Green synthesis of a disordered N-doped carbonaceous aerogel from waste for the removal of over-the-counter drugs and environmental assessment
Removal of emerging pollutants from wastewater and growth of plants by treated water using waste biomass-derived carbonaceous aerogel.
RSC Appl. Interfaces, 2024,1, 580-590
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4LF00046C
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Drug catalyzed polymerization yields one pot nanomedicines
In this work, by using drugs as a catalyst coupled with a polymerization-induced self-assembly process, we synthesise drug-polymer particles in one pot compared to a standard stepwise process.
RSC Appl. Polym., 2024,2, 238-247
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3LP00135K
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Carboxymethylcellulose modified Fe3O4@SiO2@GdPO4:Tb3+,Ce3+ nanocomposites for combined optical and magnetic fluid hyperthermia in cancer therapy
A stepwise synthetic method is reported for the synthesis of multifunctional, magnetic and luminescent composites with silica-coated Fe3O4 as the core and Ce3+ sensitized Tb3+ doped GdPO4 embedded in carboxymethylcellulose.
RSC Appl. Interfaces, 2024,1, 313-322
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3LF00217A
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Nanoengineered parallelogram-NiFe2O4/rGO nanocomposite-based biosensing interface for highly efficient electrochemical detection of neurodegenerative disorders via dopamine monitoring
A low-temperature hydrothermal method for synthesis of unique parallelogram morphology based NiFe2O4 and NiFe2O4/reduced graphene oxide nanocomposite for fabricating biosensors for dopamine monitoring.
RSC Appl. Interfaces, 2024,1, 252-267
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3LF00153A
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Sulfonyldibenzoate coordination polymers as bioactive dopants for polysaccharide films with antibacterial and antibiofilm properties
Silver(I) and copper(II) sulfonyldibenzoate coordination polymers were assembled and applied as bioactive dopants for hybrid biopolymer films with remarkable antibacterial and biofilm inhibition activity.
RSC Appl. Interfaces, 2024,1, 98-109
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3LF00123G
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Porous bioelectronic substrates for simple electrochemical conjugation and subsequent, controlled electrochemical release of antisense oligonucleotide drug
Electrochemically-driven terpolymer, P(EDOT-co-EDOTSAc-co-EDOTEG), offers rapid and controllable connexin43 antisense conjugation and release.
RSC Appl. Polym., 2023,1, 304-314
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3LP00047H
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Matrix metalloproteinase responsive hydrogel microplates for programmed killing of invasive tumour cells
Hydrogel microplates are formed through photoinitiated thiol–ene chemistry in a soft-lithography process, leading to enzyme responsive drug nanoparticle release to MMP-2/9 expressing brain cancer cell line U87-MG.
RSC Appl. Polym., 2023,1, 19-29
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3LP00057E
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Dynamic polymer nanocomposites towards strain sensors and customizable resistors
Multiple architectural pathways are developed towards self-healable responsive polymer nanocomposites using CNT reinforcement and multiple dynamic chemistries. These materials contribute to applications in smart lighting systems and custom resistors.
RSC Appl. Polym., 2023,1, 30-45
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3LP00012E
About this collection
Welcome to our new collection dedicated to highlighting impactful work taking place across the world to meet the United Nations Global Sustainable Development Goals. Across the 17 Global Sustainability Goals, RSC Applied Polymers and RSC Applied Interfaces authors have been demonstrating how chemistry really can make the world a better place. This Sustainable Development Goal collection focuses on Sustainable Development Goal 3: good health and well-being, with articles that explore procedures, practices and technology in modern medicine which can help address the growing concerns for world health and ensure sustainable and affordable future health outcomes for everyone. Keep an eye out for our other Sustainable Development Goals collections.
Sustainable Development Goal 7: Affordable and Clean Energy
Sustainable Development Goal 12: Responsible Production and Consumption
To find out more about the United Nations Global Sustainability Goals visit: https://sdgs.un.org/goals