Lysozyme (LZM) is a naturally occurring antimicrobial protein. LZM can hydrolyze peptidoglycans in bacterial cell walls, and can also exert non-enzymatic antibacterial effects by interacting with bacterial membranes. Beyond its intrinsic biological a...
Cemented paste backfill (CPB) provides a pathway for utilizing metallurgical solid wastes, in which blended precursor constituents hydrate and develop strength-bearing gel products within the hardened backfill. Screening multi-component formulations...
Silver nanoparticles are widely incorporated into polymer dressings, but the effect of the nanoparticle synthesis conditions on the final material is rarely compared within one polymer matrix. Here, citrate-stabilized Ag NPs were prepared by NaBH4 re...
High-power-density modern electronics demand thermally conductive gel-based thermal interface materials (TIMs) that integrate high thermal conductivity, excellent processability, and long-term reliability, yet conventional monoalkyl silanes fail to b...
Opioids are potent analgesic agents, frequently being used to manage severe pain associated with musculoskeletal (MSK) trauma. The adverse effects of systemic opioids, such as respiratory depression, development of dependency and tolerance have imped...
Lacquer art on wood uses lacquer layers for color, gloss, and carved patterns, with optional protective topcoats over completed decoration; production and protection balance application and leveling, processing, and the stability of wood and decorati...
Steel slag (SS) and iron ore tailings (IOTs) can reduce cement demand in mine backfill, but strength gains may come with greater flow resistance and processing burdens. This review examines how material functions, gel evolution and interfaces connect...
Vascularization remains the principal bottleneck preventing engineered tissues from reaching clinically relevant thickness, and conventional extrusion printing cannot reconcile the low-viscosity, cell-rich bioinks required for biological function wit...
Global water scarcity and increasing amount of polymer waste pose two major environmental challenges that require urgent attention. One approach to addressing both these issues consists of the reuse of superabsorbent polymer (SAP) gels derived from b...
To address the environmental impact of synthetic foams, this study developed sustainable composite gel foams (CGF) based on hydroxyethyl cellulose (HEC), gellan gum (GG), and sodium alginate (Al) reinforced with rice straw (RS) pulp. The CGFs were fa...
Using a custom-built, hot supercritical drying (SCD) system with automation and on-line monitoring capabilities, the drying process of silica aerogels was optimized to achieve negligible volumetric shrinkage, in addition to allowing control of the ae...
Konjac glucomannan (KGM) is a hydrophilic polysaccharide with film- and gel-forming properties. This study investigated the effects of ammonia-vapor treatment on the structural, physicochemical, morphological, and mechanical properties of thermo-comp...
Aqueous zinc batteries are promising for safe and durable energy storage, but sluggish Zn2+ transport and unstable Zn interfaces limit their cycling performance. Reducing the water content of hydrogel electrolytes can mitigate parasitic reactions, ye...
The removal of synthetic dyes from industrial wastewater remains an important challenge in water treatment. In this work, poly(vinyl pyrrolidone-co-acrylamide) hydrogels were synthesized by free-radical polymerization using 2–6 wt% N,N′-m...
Heavy-metal ions, organic dyes, antibiotics, and microplastics (including nanoplastics), which can bioaccumulate and are potentially toxic, pose serious threats to aquatic ecosystems and human health. Traditional adsorbents face limitations in comple...
Active polymer gels provide useful models for biological and synthetic nonequilibrium soft matter, yet most theoretical and simulation studies of such systems have focused on effectively infinite active networks and have therefore neglected free-surf...
Xanthan gum (XG) and acrylamide (AAm) hydrogels were synthesized using gamma radiation. The novelty lies in the use of a simple methodology to obtain two different architectures, thereby tailoring their physicochemical properties. The first system is...
This study aimed to develop a novel method for preparing agar-based emulsified fluid gels as a thickened enteral feeding formula using different oil-structuring approaches: no emulsifier, the emulsifier polyglycerol polyricinoleate (PGPR), or monogly...
The objective of this study was to explore the emerging role of celastrol-loaded hydrogels as advanced biomaterial platforms for tissue engineering and regenerative medicine. Traditional Chinese medicine active ingredients face limitations from rapid...
Gels are versatile soft materials that provide an important link between fundamental research and technological innovation [...]
The obligate intracellular parasitic nature of Lawsonia intracellularis (L. intracellularis) enables it to evade host immune clearance and conventional antimicrobial action, leading to considerable therapeutic challenges and high recurrence rates. Cu...
Intraoral mucosal wounds face challenges around continuous salivary clearance, mechanical shear stress and polymicrobial exposure. Despite growing interest in topical interventions, a comprehensive synthesis of the biomaterial’s effective conce...
Rapid charging and high-rate operation generate substantial heat in lithium-ion batteries, and insufficient heat dissipation can cause local heat accumulation and increase the risk of thermal failure. Macroporous metallic gels, represented by high-po...
Traditional oleogels prepared using monoglycerides (MGs) were found to exhibit needle-shaped crystals, relatively large crystal sizes, coarse crystal aggregation, loose network architecture and inferior structural stability, which resulted in low vis...
Hydrogels based on starch–fatty acid salt complexes were developed for targeted substance delivery. X-ray diffraction analysis confirmed that all complexes exhibited the typical V-type crystalline structure. Differential scanning calorimetry re...
Ablative and non-ablative energy-based procedures—lasers, intense pulsed light, radiofrequency and ultrasound—rejuvenate skin by inflicting controlled, mechanism-specific injury, yet the resulting perturbation can drive erythema, barrier...
Freezing conditions are commonly used to regulate pore formation in aerogels, yet their influence on the reversible water-sorption performance of salt-containing aerogels remains poorly understood. Herein, LiCl/CaCl2–poly(N-isopropylacrylamide)...
Polysaccharide gels as food matrix with excellent mechanical properties hold great potential in the design and development of dysphagia foods. This study investigated the structural properties of Dendrobium officinale polysaccharide (DOP)/xanthan gum...
Irritant contact dermatitis (ICD) is a common inflammatory skin disease caused by direct exposure to exogenous irritants, characterized by skin barrier disruption and persistent inflammation. Here, we developed a 169-well hanging-drop platform for th...
The cryoconcentration-driven cross-linking of carboxymethyl cellulose (CMCell) with 1,4-butanediol diglycidyl ether (BDDE) was investigated to overcome the problem of the low cross-linking efficiency of FDA-approved BDDE at room and elevated temperat...
Plant-derived hydrogels are promising topical delivery systems and wound dressings, but their performance depends on both the botanical preparation and the polymer matrix. This narrative review examines cutaneous formulations containing Aloe vera, Ma...
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a chronic and relapsing gastrointestinal disorder that requires long-term management, while current therapies remain limited by premature drug loss, systemic exposure, and insufficient local retention. Stimuli-resp...
Chitosan-based thermosensitive hydrogels are promising biomaterials for tissue engineering owing to their biocompatibility, biodegradability, and ability to undergo a sol–gel transition at physiological temperature. In this study, we developed...
Polysaccharide–protein composite food gels, owing to their high structural tunability, favorable printability, and nutritional functionality, have emerged as an important material platform for 3D/4D food printing. However, existing reviews have...
To address the resource-intensive and environmental drawbacks of petroleum-based thermal-insulating foams, valorizing agro-waste to produce multifunctional insulation materials is a promising route. Herein, wheat-husk agro-industrial by-product was u...
Konjac glucomannan (KGM) is a renewable polysaccharide with high hydration capacity, abundant hydroxyl groups, and tunable gelation, making it a versatile platform for hazardous-contaminant remediation. Chemical functionalization and hybridization wi...
Biopolymer-based hydrogels offer adaptable platforms for localized cancer therapy by regulating administration, tissue retention, payload protection, and therapeutic release. This review critically examines polysaccharide-, protein-, peptide-, and po...
Hen eggshell is an abundant, calcite-rich food waste that is usually valorised by calcination at 800–1000 °C, an energy-intensive step that releases its carbonate CO2 and destroys its biogenic microstructure. Low-temperature routes that kee...
Periodontal disease (PD) is a multi-factorial condition that may lead to tissue destruction and tooth loss. Multirooted teeth are at high risk due to the furcation space where roots diverge, and new regenerative therapies are needed to support comple...
Bacterial wound infections remain a significant clinical challenge, requiring dressings that simultaneously provide durable antibacterial activity and controlled drug release. In this study, Blumea balsamifera (L.) DC. residue was upcycled into a cel...
This article describes the discovery, characterization and application of a small family of urea-based low molecular weight organogelators (LMWOs), namely the para-, meta- and ortho-1-dodecyl-3-(tolyl) ureas. All three LMWOs were tested for their abi...
The elasticity of polymer networks is governed by the connectivity of load-bearing strands, yet their topology, fixed during synthesis, cannot generally be inferred from the nominal formulation. Structural parameters of the as-prepared network, inclu...
A crosslinked hydroxypropyl guar (HPG) aqueous gel was investigated as the continuous, structure-forming phase of a CO2-rich mixed-phase fracturing fluid for unconventional gas reservoirs. The CO2 fraction was first screened by fluid-loss tests, afte...
Cellulose-based gels are emerging as promising soft materials for tactile electronic skin (e-skin) because of their tunable network structures, mechanical compliance, sustainability, and compatibility with ionic and electronic conduction. This review...
3D bioprinting has evolved from developing simple cellular constructs to fabricating intricate, physiologically relevant tissue models. However, translation is bottlenecked by high equipment costs and processing trade-offs. This narrative review eval...
Flexible hydrogel sensors hold great promise in wearable electronics, smart healthcare, and human–machine interfaces, yet their practical applications are often hindered by poor mechanical robustness, insufficient low-temperature tolerance, lac...
Wound dressings capable of conforming to irregular wound surfaces, withstanding mechanical deformation, and visually monitoring local microenvironmental changes are highly desirable for infected wound management. Herein, a versatile composite hydroge...
Introducing reversible covalent linkages, such as Schiff base bonds and disulfide bonds, into natural polymer networks like chitosan and hyaluronic acid has become an important research direction in the hydrogel field. This strategy seeks to reconcil...
Gelatin methacryloyl (GelMA) is the most widely used biomaterial for extrusion-based bioprinting. However, its intrinsic rheological properties often require optimisation with rheological modifiers, such as the nanoclay Laponite (Lapo). Since the rhe...
This study evaluated how Polygonatum processing affected its functional components, steamed bread quality, and gluten protein structure. Four-cycle extruded Polygonatum (EP-4) significantly enhanced antioxidant activity compared with raw Polygonatum...
