2026 January - 97 articles
This study presents the development of a smart packaging material utilizing garlic-derived nitrogen-doped carbon dots (CDs) integrated into a whey protein–starch (WP-S) emulsion. The research aimed to create a real-time, non-invasive biosensor...
In this study, we present the synthesis and characterization of graphene oxide (GO)-based hydrogels reinforced with hydroxyapatite (HA), titanium dioxide (TiO2), zinc oxide (ZnO), silicon oxide (SiO2), silver (Ag), and graphitic carbon nitride (g-C3N...
Artemisia absinthium L. is a medicinal plant well known for the bitterness of its sesquiterpenoids. To mask its intense taste while preserving these active compounds, an ethanolic extract (AAE) was prepared, and two microencapsulation techniques (spr...
African catfish (Clarias gariepinus, AC) is one of the most widely farmed freshwater fish species in Central Europe. Processing operations generate up to 55% by-products (BPs), predominantly carcasses rich in proteins, lipids, and minerals. This stud...
Cesarean scar pregnancy (CSP) carries a high risk of severe hemorrhage and potential loss of fertility. This narrative review summarizes current evidence on uterine artery embolization (UAE) using absorbable gelatin sponge (GS), focusing on GS prepar...
This study examines how varying the isolated pea protein (IPP) levels (0, 10, 20, 30, 40, 50%) together with key extrusion conditions, including moisture level, barrel heating profile, and screw rotation speed, affect the physicochemical attributes a...
Chitin–glucan complex (CGC) is a naturally occurring heteropolysaccharide in which chitin chains are covalently integrated with β-glucans, forming a rigid structural framework in fungal and yeast cell walls. CGC exhibits a broad spectrum o...
To develop nutrient-rich whole-food gels for individuals with dysphagia, this study constructed a pork–whole soy milk composite gel (PSG) using a hybrid animal–plant protein approach. The effects of xanthan gum, konjac glucomannan, and gu...
To address the limitations of pure silk fibroin (SF) hydrogels, such as poor mechanical strength and rapid degradation, a fully “green” composite hydrogel was developed by integrating bamboo nanofibrillated cellulose (BNC) with SF and cro...
Defect engineering in semiconductor heterojunctions offers a promising route for enhancing the selectivity of photocatalytic CO2 conversion. In this work, a ZnS/gel-derived TiO2 photocatalyst featuring sulfur vacancies introduced via hydrazine hydrat...
The effect of mixed soy and whey protein in the matrix on properties and digestion characteristics of emulsion-filled gels was investigated. Different matrix protein concentrations (8–14%) with a composite soy and whey protein (SW) ratio of 5:5...
Lost circulation in fractured formations is a common yet challenging technical problem in drilling engineering. Conventional plugging methods often form sealing layers with poor stability and low pressure-bearing capacity. This study developed an eff...
Fibrin hydrogels are biocompatible but often lack instructive cues needed to sustain chondrocyte phenotype and cartilage-like matrix formation; therefore, we investigated whether a tricomposite fibrin hydrogel incorporating decellularized articular c...
Phenolic aerogels offer low thermal conductivity, excellent thermal stability, and high char yield, but they suffer from intrinsic brittleness, low compressive modulus, and limited compressive strain. To overcome these limitations, phenolic aerogels...
The selective removal of trace heteroatomic contaminants from fuel remains a critical challenge for clean combustion and refinery upgrading, particularly due to the chemical stability and structural similarity of sulfur- and nitrogen-containing aroma...
Poly(ethylene glycol) (PEG) and poly(2-hydroxy ethyl methacrylate) are polymers used for many biomedical applications due to their biocompatibility, non-toxicity, and antibiofouling properties. In this work, a new comb-like hydrogel based on 2-hydrox...
Novel highly compressible and stretchable nanocomposite (NC) hydrogels were obtained by the free radical polymerization of N-vinylformamide (NVF) in aqueous solution in the presence of Laponite XLG (XLG) as the crosslinker and 2,2′-azobis(2-methylpro...
Despite their numerous advantages, polyphenolic compounds are characterized by low bioavailability during gastrointestinal digestion and high sensitivity to technological processes during food preparation and storage. Therefore, numerous studies cond...
In the last half-century, capillary gel electrophoresis (CGE) became a versatile and high-performance analytical platform for the separation of complex biomolecular mixtures featuring rapid separations, high efficiency, and small sample consumption....
Calcium is a key macroelement involved in a range of physiological processes in the body, and its concentration in blood is an important diagnostic indicator in various diseases. This work presents a novel rapid method for the point-of-care determina...
Dynamic covalent hydrogels exhibiting multi-responsive and antibacterial properties offer significant potential for biomedical applications, including smart wound dressings and controlled drug delivery. Herein, a series of amphiphilic quaternized cop...
Confectionery products, specifically jelly and gummy, require optimized structural, thermal, and nutritional properties for functionality and consumer acceptance. This study investigated the impact of furcellaran (FUR) and calcium L-threonate (Ca) on...
In this study, dextran-based hydrogels were synthesized in dimethyl sulfoxide via free-radical polymerization with three structurally different crosslinking agents: divinyl benzene (DVB), diethylene glycol diacrylate (DEGDA), and 4,4′-di(methac...
The osteochondral interface (OCI) is a structurally and functionally complex tissue whose degeneration or injury often results in poor healing and joint dysfunction due to its avascular and hypocellular nature. Conventional surgical treatments remain...
This study presents the development and evaluation of multifunctional, thermoresponsive nanogels based on poly(N-vinylcaprolactam-co-N-vinylpyrrolidone) (P(NVCL-co-NVP)) with a poly(ethylene glycol) methyl ether methacrylate (PEGMA) shell and galacto...
Gel-based depots are increasingly recognized as platforms to extend the intratissue residence of local anesthetics (LAs) while reducing systemic exposure. Hydrogels, organogels, and emerging bigels represent three distinct architectures defined by th...
Disorders of skin wound healing and the repair of full-thickness skin defects remain significant clinical challenges. Natural polysaccharide-based hydrogels, with their excellent biocompatibility, tunable degradability, and multifunctional properties...
As a step towards the substitution of saturated fats with camellia oil in foods, a camellia oil-based oleogel was prepared using a walnut protein isolate–chitosan (WPI-CS) composite via an emulsion template method. The preparation process, stru...
The reliable integration of high-performance noble metal interfaces with flexible substrates is a key requirement for wearable electronics. However, achieving uniform, mechanically robust and functionally active coatings on fabric surfaces remains hi...
Despite the advances in medical therapies for treating myocardial infarction (MI), morbidity and mortality rates remain high. Following MI, increased methylglyoxal (MG) production leads to the accumulation of advanced glycation end-products (AGEs), w...
Alginate aerogels are attractive candidates for biomedical scaffolds because they combine high mesoporosity with biocompatibility and can be processed into open, interconnected macroporous networks suitable for tissue engineering. Here, we systematic...
Vanillin (4-hydroxy-3-methoxybenzaldehyde) is widely recognized for its aromatic flavor and established pharmacological properties, including antioxidant, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and anticancer effects. While these biological activities und...
Three-dimensional (3D) cell culture systems require biocompatible carriers that provide both structural support and efficient mass transport. Conventional alginate-based encapsulation systems suffer from poor molecular diffusion, lack of cell adhesio...
In this study, surface-modified bio-based hydrogels derived from crosslinked quaternized chitosan (MQCGs) were developed to treat PFAS-contaminated water. The novelty of this work lies in the surface modification and engineering of the hydrogels to e...
Potassium (K+) channel blockers are promising anticancer agents but suffer from off-target toxicities. We designed cross-linked poly-2-Hydroxyethyl methacrylate (HEMA)–pectin nanogels (HPN) to deliver two model blockers—dofetilide (Dof) a...
Temperature-responsive hydrogels are sophisticated stimuli-responsive biomaterials that undergo rapid, reversible sol–gel phase transitions in response to subtle thermal stimuli, most notably around physiological temperature. This inherent ther...
Injectable hydrogels (IHs) have gained considerable interest in biomedical and aesthetic applications due to their minimally invasive delivery, selective localization, and sustained release of bioactive agents. They exhibit flowability during adminis...
The development of advanced macromolecular systems with tailored structural and functional properties is a key objective in modern materials science, particularly for biomedical applications such as targeted drug delivery. In this study, hydrogel (HG...
The synthesis and the antiradical activity of composite hydrogels based on arabinogalactan-stabilized gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) and κ-carrageenan (κCG) were examined. It was found that the reducing and stabilizing properties of arabinoga...
Conventional polymer-based plugging materials often fail in deep-well environments due to passive thermal softening and network relaxation, which significantly compromise mechanical integrity and interfacial retention. To address this challenge, a no...
Osteoarthritis (OA) is a degenerative joint disease characterized by cartilage degradation, inflammation, and pain, for which conventional systemic therapies often lack sustained efficacy. Therefore, localized delivery platforms that provide both sus...
As one of the most widely used synthetic polymer materials globally, polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) has exhibited promising application potential, especially in the field of wound dressing. Biomass-derived PVA was successfully developed to address the chall...
Carboxymethylcellulose (CMC) is a biocompatible and biodegradable polysaccharide suitable for biomedical applications. Herein, an epichlorohydrin (ECH)-crosslinked CMC hydrogel (CMCG) was developed as a carrier for sustained drug release. Ether-type...
Hydrophobic phenolic/silica hybrid aerogels were synthesized via different methyl modification methods including in situ polymerization (RA-IS), surface grafting (RA-SG), and vapor deposition (RA-VD). All the methods achieved good hydrophobicity, wit...
The comprehensive utilisation of solid waste is a primary approach to enhancing the utilisation efficiency of mineral resources. However, vanadium-titanium slag has long faced insufficient resource utilisation due to its low activity. To address this...
Hybrid silica xerogels functionalised with chlorinated organosilanes combine tunable porosity and surface chemistry, rendering them attractive for applications in sensing, membrane technology, and photonics. This study quantitatively investigates the...
This study aimed to develop functional calcium alginate hydrogels incorporating Chlorella vulgaris, carob (Ceratonia siliqua L.), and encapsulated Lactobacillus acidophilus in edible jelly gums with enhanced bioactivity and probiotic viability. Labor...
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