2026 February - 89 articles
Against the backdrop of promoting green buildings and a circular economy, the development of efficient, sustainable, and low-carbon cementitious materials is of great significance for reducing resource consumption and carbon emissions. In this study,...
Autologous adipose tissue (AT) grafting is often compromised by insufficient early vascularization, leading to ischemia, fibrosis, and inconsistent long-term volume retention. Incorporating platelet-rich plasma (PRP) into AT bioinks offers a clinical...
Developing adsorbents that combine high capacity with structural robustness remains a critical challenge for dye wastewater treatment. In this study, we propose a “pollutant-induced gelation” strategy to address this limitation, using Fe(...
Water scarcity, rapid soil moisture loss, and high evaporative demand severely limit vegetable production in arid regions such as Qatar. Sustainable soil amendments that enhance water retention and stabilize plant water status are therefore critical...
Alginate-based hydrogels, derived from brown seaweed, represent biocompatible and biodegradable materials whose properties are systematically controlled through molecular structure (M/G composition), crosslinking strategy, and compositional modificat...
A novel co-encapsulation platform based on curcumin-loaded liposomes (Cur-Lip) incorporated into thermosensitive hydrogels (TSH) was developed to address the physicochemical and biological limitations of topical curcumin (Cur) delivery. Response Surf...
CaCO3 and NaHCO3, respectively serving as chemical leavening agents, can promote the expansion of protein or starch extrudates, thereby forming a porous structure. However, the characteristics of this porous structure under the combined regulation of...
Post-cholecystectomy non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), now encompassed within metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), is increasingly linked to persistent disruption of bile acid kinetics and gut–liver axis si...
High salinity and hardness in flowback fluids from tight reservoirs severely degrade the performance of conventional fracturing fluids, leading to formation damage and imposing major constraints on water recycling. An innovative in situ molecular int...
With the rapid development of aerospace technology towards hypersonic vehicles, the synergistic demand for lightweighting and high-efficiency thermal insulation performance of ablation-resistant thermal insulation materials is becoming increasingly u...
This study reports the first preparation and characterization of an acrylic acid–glucose–polyvinyl alcohol (ACAGLPVA) polymer gel dosimeter incorporating glucose as an organic additive for radiation oncology applications. Five formulation...
Low-moisture meat analogs (LMMAs) typically exhibit highly expanded structures with large air cells, which differ from the dense and fibrous architecture observed in high-moisture systems. This study investigated the role of isolated pea protein (IPP...
The application of bioactive polysaccharides from medicine–food homology sources in the food industry still poses a significant challenge. This study investigated the effects of ultrasonically modified polysaccharides from Dendrobium officinale...
Coated tofu is prone to spoilage and degradation during processing, storage, and transportation. As the material basis for gel of coated tofu, proteins determine coated tofu’s unique qualities, such as its colour, flavour, and texture. This stu...
To address the lack of systematic comparison regarding rheological properties and the unclear structure–property relationships among three core fracturing fluid materials including synthetic polymers, vegetable gums, and microbial polysaccharides, th...
Hyperelastic models for the deformation of hydrogels were evaluated as alternatives to the widely used neo-Hookean model. Poly(ethylene glycol diacrylate) (PEGDA) was synthesized via photopolymerization, with precursor molecular weights from 700 to 4...
The sustainable supply of freshwater resources is facing serious challenges due to the rapid industrial development, massive expansion of urbanization, and increasing environmental pollution. Solar-driven interfacial evaporation desalination (SIED) i...
The escalating demand for global fruit logistics underscores the urgency of packaging innovations to reconcile preservation efficiency with environmental sustainability, particularly addressing microplastic pollution from conventional plastics and sa...
Polysaccharide–protein composite hydrogels have demonstrated remarkable potential in targeted gastrointestinal delivery owing to their excellent biocompatibility, adjustable physicochemical characteristics, and intelligent responsiveness. This...
Photodynamic antibacterial therapy presents a promising strategy for combating bacterial infections due to its non-invasive nature and low potential for inducing resistance. In this work, we developed a series of electron beam-modified graphitic carb...
Maltodextrin is the most commonly used carbohydrate ingredient in Food for Special Medical Purposes (FSMP). However, growing evidence suggests that it may trigger intestinal inflammatory responses. Replacing maltodextrin with pre-hydrolyzed rice extr...
Laurus nobilis hydrosol (HyLN), a water-soluble byproduct of essential oil extraction, containing beneficial antioxidants and antimicrobial compounds, was used as a sustainable ingredient in the development of a natural antioxidant-rich hydrogel form...
This study addresses the challenge of high-temperature gas channeling in injection–production wells of karst-fractured reservoirs by developing a high-temperature-resistant resin–gel plugging system capable of withstanding up to 150 °...
Gelling agents are widely used to solidify plant tissue culture media, yet differences among commercial products may influence the medium’s physical properties and in vitro development of explants. The aim of this study was to characterize the...
Two commercial adhesive tape strips (Fungi-TapeTM and Filmoplast® P) and a polyvinyl alcohol–borax (PVA-B) gel were tested as novel physical cleaning alternatives to micro-aspiration for removing visible fungal colonisation from a cotton ca...
With the advancement of wind power technology towards larger-capacity and higher-power turbines, their main shaft bearings face significant lubrication challenges under extreme temperatures. In this study, seven modified greases were prepared by addi...
This study systematically investigated the effects of four supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs), namely ferronickel slag (FNS), lithium slag (LS), steel slag (SS), and ground granulated blast furnace slag (GBFS), on various properties of autoc...
Ischemic stroke triggers hypoxia, inflammation, and oxidative stress. Local oxygen delivery may prevent secondary injuries. Herein, we implanted a catalase-incorporated thiolated gelatin-based oxygen-releasing hydrogel sheet in a rat model of phototh...
Developing functional agricultural materials that synchronize nutrient release, water retention, and soil amendment is crucial to advancing resource-efficient, sustainable farming systems. However, integrating these multifunctional properties within...
The resource utilization of keratin waste has garnered significant attention, yet the processing of yak hair keratin in underdeveloped regions such as Tibet and Qinghai in China remains challenging. This study addresses these concerns by carbonizing...
This research aims to develop a chitosan-coated, TH-loaded nanobilosomal gel (CH-TH-BG) to magnify the transdermal delivery and anti-inflammatory efficacy of thymol (TH) for the management of rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Initially, chitosan-coated, TH-...
This research designed a high-performance superabsorbent gel aligned on the integration of lignite humic residue (LHR) with a polymeric organic network in order to address ecological restoration challenges in the arid mining area in Xinjiang. This wa...
The valorization of wine by-products aligns with circular bioeconomy principles. This study investigates the ultrasound-assisted aqueous extraction (UAE) of bioactive compounds and cell wall polysaccharides from Syrah grape stems (Vitis vinifera L.)...
The aim of this study was to synthesize alginate hydrogel beads using ionotropic gelation containing pH-sensitive magnetic reduced graphene oxide (MGO). MGO was prepared using a hydrothermal method and surrounded by alginate beads. FTIR, XRD, FESEM,...
With the rapid development of artificial intelligence and wearable electronics, there is an increasing demand for skin-like, flexible, and self-powered sensors capable of continuously perceiving mechanical stimuli and human motions. Triboelectric nan...
Extrusion-based bioprinting is widely used for fabricating cell-laden constructs; however, its success is highly dependent on the rheological and biological performance of the bioink. Natural polysaccharide gums have emerged as promising bioink compo...
In the fabrication of ultrathin multilayer ceramic capacitors (MLCCs), the long-term stability of ceramic slurries is a critical yet often overlooked factor that can significantly influence coating uniformity, interfacial adhesion, and process reprod...
The continuous advancement and improved understanding of technologies for gel synthesis and formulation have enabled the development of novel gel systems with diverse pharmaceutical applications [...]
High-resolution biofabrication requires precise microscale deposition, yet drop-on-demand (DOD) inkjet bioprinting is constrained by a narrow printable viscosity window. Many biocompatible hydrogel precursors display high zero-shear viscosity and str...
The growing need for ecologically sound and ethical protein sources has contributed to the development of meat analogs (MAs) and restructured meat products (RMPs). Next generation MA and RMP production requires sustainable structuring techniques to i...
To address the limitations of conventional superabsorbent polymers in complex aqueous environments, a novel ternary composite gel (BT-SAP) based on xanthan gum, poly(acrylic acid-co-acrylamide), and bentonite was synthesized via a facile one-pot poly...
Microbial biofilms pose significant health risks by causing infections associated with prosthetic and indwelling medical devices. Factors such as the high tolerance levels of biofilm microorganisms to antibiotics and the inability of antimicrobial ag...
The utilization of microorganisms as biocontrol agents represents a sustainable alternative to agrochemicals. Trichoderma spp. has been identified as a fungus that promotes plant growth and suppresses phytopathogens. Nonetheless, conventional commerc...
Polymer gels, as a class of soft materials with three-dimensional cross-linked networks, have garnered escalating attention in recent decades due to their exceptional capacity to absorb and retain solvents, coupled with tunable mechanical, chemical,...
Effective chronic skin wound healing remains challenging due to excessive inflammation, insufficient vascular support, and impaired extracellular matrix remodeling. By rationally designing and integrating complementary biomaterials, it is possible to...
The development of oxidation-resistant and regenerable materials remains a major challenge for mercury removal from contaminated waters and industrial effluents. In this study, a zwitterionic mesoporous silica gel functionalized with L-cysteine (SG-3...
This study presents a simple method for producing chemically crosslinked porous materials from lignocellulosic fibers with different particle sizes and lignin contents. Porous materials were prepared from organosolv pulp (OP), kneaded organosolv pulp...
Background: Gum Arabic (GA) is a natural polysaccharide widely recognized for its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties; however, its functional behavior as a biopolymeric gel and the mechanisms underlying its selective effects on cancer-relat...
Stimuli-responsive hydrogels are an emerging class of smart materials with immense potential across biomedical engineering, soft robotics, environmental systems, and advanced manufacturing. In this review, we present an in-depth exploration of their...
The development of photocurable hydrogel biomaterial inks with suitable rheology, low cytotoxicity, and tuneable mechanical properties is essential for reliable biofabrication. This study aimed to formulate PEGDA–gelatine–collagen inks us...
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