Electrospinning is a simple and affordable method of producing nanofibers, offering a large specific surface area and highly porous structures with diameters ranging from nanometers to micrometers. This process relies on an electrostatic field, provi...
Nowadays, sustainable and biodegradable bioplastics are gaining significant attention due to resource depletion and plastic pollution. An increasing number of environmentally friendly plastics are being introduced to the market with the aim of addres...
Tissue engineering and regenerative medicine have emerged as innovative approaches to enhance clinical outcomes by addressing tissue lesions and degenerations that can significantly impair organ function. Since human tissues have limited regenerative...
Among numerous synthetic macromolecules, polyurethane in its different forms has proven its sheer dominance and established a reputation as a reliable and trusted material due to its proficiency in terms of superior properties, which include: high me...
Carbon nanotubes (CNTs), the one-dimensional allotropes of carbon, have attracted noteworthy research interest since their discovery in 1991 owing to their large aspect ratio, low mass density, and unique chemical, physical, and electronic properties...
The delivery of therapeutical molecules through the skin, particularly to its deeper layers, is impaired due to the stratum corneum layer, which acts as a barrier to foreign substances. Thus, for the past years, scientists have focused on the develop...
Magnetic nanoparticles (MNPs) represent an advanced tool in the medical field because they can be modified according to biomedical approaches and guided by an external magnetic field in the human body. The first objective of this review is to exempli...
Removal of dyes through adsorption from wastewater has gained substantial interest in recent years, especially in development of hydrogel based adsorbents, owing to their easy use and economical nature. The aim of the present study was to design a su...
Microorganisms have developed a resistance against some of the most conventional antibiotics. These microorganisms can be self-assembled, forming a microbial biofilm. A microbial biofilm formation is an inherent event on almost any surface, causing c...
As the global plastic pollution crisis intensifies, the development of sustainable food packaging materials has become a priority. Starch-based films present a viable, biodegradable alternative to petroleum-derived plastics but face challenges such a...
Conducting polymers, mainly polyaniline (PANI) and polypyrrole (PPY) with positive charges bind to the negatively charged bacterial membrane to interfere with bacterial activities. After this initial electrostatic adherence, the conducting polymers m...
During the past two decades, immobilization of titanium dioxide (TiO2), a well-known photocatalyst, on several polymeric substrates has extensively gained ground since it limits the need of post-treatment separation stages. Taking into account the nu...
Self-healing coatings or materials have received significant importance in paint, coating, and other industries, as well as in academia, because of their capability to extend materials service life, improving protection, and ensuring sustainability....
Chitin is mentioned as the second most abundant and important natural biopolymer in worldwide scale. The main sources for the extraction and exploitation of this natural polysaccharide polymer are crabs and shrimps. Chitosan (poly-β-(1 → 4)-2-amino-2...
Active packaging has played a significant role in consumers’ health and green environment over the years. Synthetic polymers, such as poly(ethylene terephthalate) (PET), polyethylene (PE), polypropylene (PP), polystyrene, poly(vinyl chloride) (...
Dendrimers are increasingly being studied in the context of encapsulation. Many potential applications of dendrimers are based on their properties. They are used in drug delivery systems, cosmetics, food and chemistry. This review is first devoted to...
Given the fossil fuel crisis and the steady consumption of finite resources, the use of green polymers is becoming necessary. However, the term “green” describes materials that present green properties (such as biological origin and/or bi...
Fabrics have been recognized as a necessary component of daily life due to their involvement in garments, home textiles, and industrial textiles. The mechanical performance of textiles was considered essential to meet the end-user requirements for st...
The recovery and recycling of textile waste is becoming urgent since textiles are generating more and more waste. In one year, about 92 million tons of textile waste are produced and the fashion industry accounts for 58 million tons of plastic waste...
The growing interest in renewable and natural antioxidants has positioned lignin as one of the most significant bioresources for sustainable applications. Lignin, a polyphenolic biomolecule and a major by-product of chemical pulping and biorefinery p...
Chitosan, a natural polysaccharide, has been widely used as a biomaterial, especially for hemostasis. However, hemostatic materials processed from pure chitosan have limited hemostatic effect and are extremely unstable in some cases; chemical modific...
Biopolymers are revolutionizing the materials landscape, driven by a growing demand for sustainable alternatives to traditional petroleum-based materials. Sourced from biological origins, these polymers are not only environment friendly but also pres...
Through epistemic efforts in water remediation, numerous sorbents have emerged as either low-cost or more expensive. This review article describes the properties, functions and modifications of cost-effective sorbents based on chitosan and poly(vinyl...
Biopolymers, such as polysaccharides, polyphenols, alkaloids, and terpenoids, found in marine algae exhibit antiviral and anticancer properties. These compounds can inhibit viral replication, induce apoptosis in cancer cells, and enhance the immune r...
Plant-based proteins are important macronutrients in the human diet, crucial for cell development in our bodies and for supporting the immune system. Given their nutritional and functional properties, plant-based proteins are excellent candidates for...
In this work, polymer nanocomposite films based on poly(L-lactic acid) (PLLA) were reinforced with mesoporous silica nanoparticles, mesoporous cellular foam (MCF) and Santa Barbara amorphous-15 (SBA). PLLA is a biobased aliphatic polyester, that poss...
Nanofibrillated cellulose was extracted from potato peel waste using a fast and green method with a simple process. To extract cellulose and eliminate non-cellulosic constituents, alkaline and hydrogen peroxide treatments were performed under microwa...
Polyelectrolytes have been at the center of interdisciplinary research for many decades. In the field of polymer science and soft matter, they have provided the dimensions of electrostatic interactions, which opens a vast variety of opportunities for...
Alginate is a biomaterial that has demonstrated considerable potential and adaptability in the field of controlled drug delivery due to its unique physicochemical properties. Chemical modification of alginate has significantly enhanced its functional...
Electrospinning is a simple and versatile method to generate nanofibers. Remarkable progress has been made in the development of the electrospinning process. The production of nanofibers is affected by many parameters, which influence the final mater...
The increasing industrial demand and the search for novel ingredients in food and non-food sectors have driven research efforts toward alternatives to traditional commercial starches, emphasizing sustainability and the valorization of native crops, t...
Owed to current environmental concerns and crude oil price fluctuations, the design of feasible substitutes to petroleum-based polymeric materials is a major challenge. A lot of effort has been focused on transforming natural vegetable oils (VOs), wh...
A large bone defect is defined as a defect that exceeds the regenerative capacity of the bone. Nowadays, autologous bone grafting is still the gold standard treatment. In this study, a hybrid bone tissue engineering scaffold (BTE) was designed with b...
The use of biodegradable polymers in tissue engineering has been widely researched due to their ability to degrade and release their components in a controlled manner, allowing for the potential regeneration of tissues. Melt blending is a common meth...
The present paper reviews the self-aggregation, gel-forming and adsorption properties of xyloglucan (XG), and its main applications as a medical device for wound dressings, mucosal protection and ocular lubrication, as well as its uses as an excipien...
This work is a collaborative effort between academia and industry to promote the development of new sustainable and profitable materials for manufacturing products. Incorporating wood flour particles (WF) in polypropylene (PP) grants environmental ad...
The escalating production of virgin plastics has resulted in an unprecedented generation of microplastics (MPs), posing significant environmental and health risks. Biodegradable plastics have emerged as an alternative, but their degradation also rele...
Chitosan is a non-toxic, biodegradable, and biocompatible natural biopolymer widely used as a nanocarrier, emulsifier, flocculant, and antimicrobial agent with potential applications in industry. Recently, chitosan has been used as an encapsulating a...
Cross-linked gels are synthesized by homo- and copolymerization of functionalized acrylamides. The gels swell in aqueous solution, and some of them (e.g., poly(N-isopropylacrylamide (PNIPAM)) also in organic solvents of low polarity (e.g., dichlorome...
Starch is one of the most abundant biopolymers in nature and is widely utilized across various industries, including food, pharmaceuticals, textiles, and packaging. Its attractiveness stems from its renewability, biodegradability, versatility, and ab...
The ageing of cellulose paper-based transformer insulation is a critical factor influencing the reliability and lifespan of power transformers, as insulating paper is not easily replaced or repaired. Therefore, this review explores the degradation me...
In the present study, a series of aliphatic polyesters based on succinic acid and several diols with 2, 4, 6, 8, and 10 methylene groups, namely poly(ethylene succinate) (PESu), poly(butylene succinate) (PBSu), poly(hexylene succinate) (PHSu), poly(o...
The diverse physical appearances and wide density range of polymer bead foams offer immense potential in various applications and future advancements. The multiscale and multilevel structural features of bead foams involve many fundamental scientific...
Coagulation/Flocculation (C/F) process aims to efficiently eliminate turbidity, TSS, COD, BOD, toxic metals, phosphates, and UV254nm from wastewater. Both natural and synthetic coagulants, used alone or in conjunction with flocculants, play crucial r...
Microalgae are a substantial group of unicellular prokaryotic and eukaryotic marine organisms. Due to their high protein content of 50–70%, microalgae have the potential to become a sustainable alternative protein source, as well as aiding in t...
Agrochemical residues, including pesticides and herbicides, pose significant environmental and health risks when present in water sources. Conventional water treatment methods often fall short in effectively removing these persistent pollutants, nece...
This review considers the recent investigations in the scope of biodegradability of synthetic polymers, spanning polyethylene (PE), polypropylene (PP), and their corresponding composites, with a focus on the influence of oxo-additives (mostly transit...
This work evaluated the synergistic effect of citronella essential oil (Ct) and montmorillonite (MMT) (called hybrid compound) incorporated in Poly(lactic acid) (PLA) films at different concentrations (3, 10, 15, and 20 wt%). PLA films were character...
Owing to their tunable and biocompatible characteristics, collagen- and gelatin-based hydrogels have gained attention in numerous applications, including biomedical, food, pharmaceutical, and environmental. The gelation mechanisms and resulting netwo...
Wood–plastic composites, consisting of wood particles and a thermoplastic matrix, are common composites often used in buildings as decking boards or for similar non-load-carrying applications. As these are usually semi-finished products, a cert...
