2026 December - 28 articles
Taro (Colocasia esculenta L. Schott) starch is a promising biopolymer for film applications; however, the effects of extraction protocols on the composition and functionality of recovered starch-rich fractions and the properties of starch-based films...
The bulk radical copolymerization of N-vinylcaprolactam (VCL) and N-vinylimidazole (VI) initiated by 2,2′-azobisisobutyronitrile (AIBN) was investigated. The composition of the resulting amphiphilic copolymers is always enriched in VI units and...
This study investigates composition-microstructure-rheology-performance relationships in Carbopol-based emulgels and bigels containing different oils. Optical microscopy revealed polydisperse droplets in liquid paraffin, isopropyl myristate, and almo...
Bleeding remains a leading cause of death in trauma and surgery, which drives the search for effective local hemostatic materials. Chitosan is a promising candidate because of its biocompatibility, biodegradability, and intrinsic hemostatic activity,...
Aquaculture wastewater supplies nutrients for seaweed cultivation, but its suitability for producing functional polysaccharides remains uncertain. This critical review examines the evidence connecting wastewater composition, nutrient assimilation, po...
The field of polymer upcycling through depolymerization is rapidly advancing, offering innovative strategies to convert waste plastics into valuable small molecules, specialty chemicals, and new polymers. This Perspective highlights key depolymerizat...
Functional biopolymer-based packaging systems incorporating nanostructured active components have gained increasing attention for improving food stability and extending shelf-life. Chitosan/gelatin (CS/GE) composite films containing biosynthesized si...
Equisetum hyemale extract promotes wound healing in diabetic rats, but its cytotoxicity limits its use. This study aimed to encapsulate the extract in collagen–polyurethane–dextran semi-interpenetrating network hydrogels containing 20&nda...
Biomacromolecules have emerged as versatile building blocks for advanced drug delivery systems owing to their biocompatibility, biodegradability, chemical functionality, molecular recognition, and capacity for hierarchical organization. However, thei...
This study investigated the impact of a sequential ethanol precipitation gradient on the molecular weight distribution, chemical composition, and macromolecular architecture of Ganoderma lucidum polysaccharides. Fractions obtained via serial precipit...
Hyaluronan (HA) has traditionally been viewed as a structural component of the extracellular matrix, valued primarily for its viscoelastic, lubricating, and hydrating properties. However, accumulating evidence suggests that ultra-high-molecular-weigh...
Many studies have been carried out on pure polylactic acid (PLA) material to provide good roadmaps to additively manufacture this material when using Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF), which is considered one of the most used additive manufacturing (A...
Amino acid-derived chiral carbon dots (c-CDs) combine the optical properties of CDs with molecular chirality, offering broad potential in sensing, catalysis, biomedicine, and photonic technologies. This review summarizes recent advances in c-CDs prep...
In recent years, bioplastics have been developed as a biodegradable alternative to conventional plastics. Commonly used for single-use packaging, it is expected that bioplastics will follow a similar trajectory and enter the aquatic environment, yet...
This study evaluated spray-dried microcapsules as a strategy for preserving the antioxidant and antimicrobial activities of purified phytochemicals from Hamelia patens. Maltodextrin, whey protein, and pectin were screened as wall materials, and whey...
Spatholobi caulis is considered an important medicinal plant in traditional Chinese medicine, which has the functions of promoting blood circulation, replenishing blood, enhancing immunity, and stimulating hematopoiesis, but its bioactive polysacchar...
Incorporating magnetic nanoparticles into poly(lactic acid) (PLA) for fused deposition modeling (FDM) poses a processability challenge: poor nanoparticle–matrix interfacial compatibility disrupts melt homogeneity. Cobalt ferrite nanoparticles (...
Marine collagen peptides have emerged as promising natural cryoprotective agents due to their ability to regulate ice crystal growth and reduce freeze-induced quality deterioration in frozen foods. This review examines the current understanding of co...
Electrospraying has emerged as a promising technique for producing biopolymeric structures containing bioactive compounds. In this study, gelatin and gelatin–curcumin nanoparticles were produced by uniaxial electrospraying, and the effects of g...
The increasing prevalence of antimicrobial resistance has driven the development of nanocarrier-based antibiotic delivery systems. In this study, ampicillin-loaded chitosan nanoparticles crosslinked with phytic acid were synthesized by ultrasound-ass...
Peptide and oligonucleotide therapeutics are dependent on sequence-defining chemical synthesis, but product complexity additionally arises from structural modifications, formulation and delivery. In this context, their quality cannot be assessed only...
Pineapple crown waste is a cellulose-rich residue generated along fresh-fruit and processing chains and is increasingly investigated as a feedstock for higher-value cellulosic materials. This review critically examines conversion of pineapple crown a...
Background: Taxanes have been a cornerstone in the management of a wide range of cancers, including ovarian, breast, and lung cancer, owing to their microtubule-stabilizing mechanism. Despite their clinical success, their therapeutic utility remains...
Coalho cheese is a highly consumed fresh dairy product in northeastern Brazil; however, its high moisture content and susceptibility to microbial contamination limit shelf life and compromise product safety. In this context, active edible coatings ha...
Diabetes mellitus affects nearly half a billion people worldwide and is primarily caused by the loss of insulin-producing cells, which are essential for maintaining normal blood glucose levels. In this study, we optimized a CRISPR activation (CRISPRa...
This study aimed to develop bioactive pectin-based films incorporating Deverra tortuosa (D. tortuosa) essential oil (EO) nanoemulsions stabilized by sodium caseinate for potential active food packaging applications. EO nanoemulsions were incorporated...
Ultrasound-assisted emulsification is an effective approach for producing stable nanoemulsions containing bioactive essential oils. In this study, sodium alginate-stabilized clove essential oil (CEO) nanoemulsions were prepared by varying the ultraso...
Gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) are versatile nanomaterial scaffolds for imaging and multifunctional platform development; however, biologically addressable multicomponent coatings often require multistep chemistry that can limit accessibility and reprodu...
