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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-Tape^TM 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...

Unconventional low-permeability reservoirs present significant production challenges due to the poor imbibition and displacement efficiency of conventional polymer fracturing fluids. The injection of nanoparticle (NP) compounds into polymer fracturin...

Eco-friendly chitosan nanogels (CSNG) with an average diameter of 48.5 nm were synthesized via alkali/urea dissolution and employed as templates for in situ silver nanoparticle fabrication. Silver nanoparticle size was controlled by adjusting CSNG to...

Enhanced oil recovery (EOR) in fractured reservoirs presents significant challenges due to fluid channeling and poor sweep efficiency. In this study, a synergistic EOR system was developed with polymer-based weak gel as the primary component and foam...

Cellulose nanofibers/metal-organic framework (CNFs/MOF) composites hold promise for energy storage thanks to high porosity, large specific surface area, and inherent flexibility, but their poor conductivity limits applications to environmental remedi...

Wound-related inflammatory pain is a major contributor to wound healing success and requires wound-specific therapeutic platforms with minimal systemic adverse effects. This study builds a dual-crosslinked polyvinyl alcohol (PVOH)/carboxymethyl cellu...

The regeneration of bone and the repair of large segmental bone defects represent critical challenges in regenerative medicine. Natural bone tissue is an anisotropic material characterized by an intricate gradient distribution in structure, mechanica...

Mucilage extracted from cladodes of Opuntia ficus-indica (L.) Mill. has attracted growing interest as a natural food additive due to its gelling and nutritional properties. In this study, the chemical characteristics of Opuntia ficus-indica mucilage...

Fermented extracts of Flourensia cernua (F. cernua), enriched with bioactive polyphenols such as caffeic acid, apigenin, myricetin, and quercetin, exhibit strong potential to promote tissue regeneration. However, controlled delivery systems are requi...

A targeted modification approach involving the synthesis of Ce/C co-doped TiO₂ aerogels (CeCTi) via a sol–gel method combined with supercritical CO₂ drying and subsequent heat treatment is employed to enhance the photocatalytic CO₂ reduction pe...

Click chemistry is highly valued in the design of polymeric biomaterials due to its ability to generate complex structures and localized surface modifications. However, prominent mechanisms in click chemistry, such as copper-catalyzed azide-alkyne cy...

Silica aerogels are critical for thermal protection in extreme environments; however, their mechanical response mechanisms under high temperatures remain elusive. This study employs large-scale molecular dynamics simulations to systematically investi...

Hydrophobic silica aerogels (SAs) have attracted much attention because of their excellent thermal insulation performance and have potential applications in energy conservation and emission reduction. However, the organic groups on its surface are fl...

Metallogels constitute a rapidly expanding class of hybrid soft materials in which metal ions, metal complexes, or metal-containing nanoparticles play a decisive structural and functional role within a three-dimensional gel network. Their unique comb...

Additive manufacturing of hydrogel-based scaffolds requires concurrent control of material rheology and extrusion dynamics, especially in multi-material architectures. In this work, we develop a modular multi-material extrusion-based 3D-printing plat...

This study presents the development and characterization of chia mucilage–montmorillonite (MMT) films enriched with Lactobacillus sakei postbiotics. The films were evaluated mainly for their antimicrobial properties and practical applicability...

The stability of the electrolyte is very important for the development of high-performance all-solid-state lithium batteries. To improve the stability of electrolyte performance, it is essential to first understand the causes of its deterioration. Ph...

The precise management of chronic wounds poses a global medical challenge, owing to their complex and dynamically shifting pathological microenvironment, coupled with their inherent difficulty in healing. Traditional dressings, which lack capabilitie...

Thermoresponsive chitosan hydrogels hold significant promise for advancing biomedical technologies, yet their frequent reliance on petroleum-based polymers raises biosafety and environmental concerns. The present study utilized a molecular functional...

The physiological relevance of in vitro models is limited because conventional two-dimensional cell culture systems are unable to replicate the structural and functional complexity of native tissues. Extracellular matrix (ECM)-mimetic hydrogels have...

Waste battery powder (WBP) can effectively enhance the service performance of virgin asphalt with sol–gel structures; however, its toughening mechanism for sol–gel virgin asphalt still lacks rigorous mechanical characterization. Therefore...

Structuring oils using oleogels (OGs) represents a promising strategy for developing semi-solid lipid matrices with applications in food and other soft systems. This study evaluated the thermal stability and physicochemical properties of an oleogel (...

Cardiovascular diseases remain the leading cause of mortality worldwide, underscoring the urgent need for reliable in vitro models that recapitulate the complexity of the native myocardium. Conventional two-dimensional (2D) cultures lack structural a...

Gel-based routes, particularly sol–gel processes, offer a versatile pathway to generate uniform inorganic networks and gel-derived functional ceramics with controlled composition and interfacial coverage. In this study, we employ a citrate-assi...