Antarctic krill surimi is a novel type of gel-based food that has attracted increasing attention. However, pure Antarctic krill surimi generally exhibits poor gel-forming properties. Konjac glucomannan (KGM) offers a promising approach to address thi...
With the development of oil exploration, the number of complex situations encountered in the drilling process is continuously increasing. During the operation of large displacement and horizontal wells, the safe density window of drilling fluid is na...
This study investigated the valorisation potential of dried and frozen pomace obtained as by-products from the processing of Rosa rugosa fruits. The antioxidant activity of the pomace was assessed using electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR) spectrosc...
Highly precise dose delivery to the target (tumor or cancerous tissue) is a key point when brain diseases are treated applying recent stereotactic techniques: intensity-modulated, image-guided radiotherapy, volumetric modulated arc therapy, Gamma kni...
Lithium metal batteries (LiMBs) have emerged as extremely viable options for next-generation energy storage owing to their elevated energy density and improved theoretical specific capacity relative to traditional lithium batteries. However, safety c...
Over the past decade, inorganic fillers and sol–gel-based flame-retardant technologies for textile treatments have gained increasing research interest as useful alternatives to hazardous chemicals previously employed in textile coating and fini...
One strategy that has gained much attention in the last decades is the understanding and further mimicking of structures and behaviours found in nature, as inspiration to develop materials with additional functionalities. This review presents recent...
This work evaluates the CO2-adsorption relevance and cycling stability of graphene oxide–silica (GO-SiO2) and reduced graphene oxide–silica (rGO-SiO2) gels after amine functionalization, demonstrating high-capacity retention under repeate...
Heparin, usually isolated from porcine intestinal mucosa, is an active pharmaceutical ingredient of great material value. Traditionally, diverse types of commercial resins were employed as an adsorbent for heparin retrieval from biological samples. H...
Research into functional gels and chemicals and their applications represents a cutting-edge international field of study. For example, investigating how they can be applied in oil and gas drilling (and extraction engineering) and developing novel fu...
A triphenylphosphine-functionalized silica gel material, optimized for lead adsorption, was synthesized via a one-pot sol–gel reaction and characterized using FTIR and solid-state 13C and 29Si NMR and XPS spectroscopy. The interaction between l...
Magnetic Functional Nanomaterials Co1−yZnyRExFe2−xO4 (RE (rare-earth) = La,Sm,Gd) were prepared using the sol–gel combustion method. XRD characterization confirms that the ferrite samples we synthesized are single-phase cubic struct...
Nanoporous silica gels feature extremely large specific surface areas and high porosities and are ideal candidates for adsorption-related processes, although they are commonly rather fragile. To overcome this obstacle, we developed a novel, completel...
In recent years, the synthesis of novel organic molecules that spontaneously self-assemble into a large variety of molecular architecture, particularly the formation of organogels, has yielded new opportunities in the preparation of functional materi...
Cucurbiturils (CB[n]) are rigid glycoluril-based macrocycles possessing well-defined hydrophobic cavities capable of forming stable host–guest complexes in water. Owing to these properties, CB[n]-containing supramolecular polymer gels have attr...
Phenolic aerogels, owing to their low density, high char yield, large specific surface area, and well-defined three-dimensional topological networks, hold considerable promise for applications in extreme thermal protection and multifunctional materia...
The factors affecting the self-assembly process in low molecular weight gelators (LMWGs) were investigated by tuning the gelation properties of a well-known gelator N-(4-pyridyl)isonicotinamide (4PINA). The N―H∙∙∙N interactions responsible for gel fo...
A subject of increasing fundamental and technological interest is the techno- and bio-functionality of functional foods and nutraceuticals in high-solid gels. This encompasses the diffusion of natural bioactive compounds, prevention of oxidation of e...
Perovskite is the largest mineral on earth and has a variety of excellent physical and chemical properties. La1−xRxFeO3 (R = Co, Al, Nd, Sm) were synthesized using the sol-gel method and analyzed by XRD, TG-DTA, and VSM. With the increase in th...
Nowadays, edible materials such as polysaccharides have gained attention due to their valuable attributes, especially gelling property. Polysaccharide-based edible gels (PEGs) can be classified as (i) hydrogels, (ii) oleogels and bigels, (iii) and ae...
The increasing demand for natural functional products for soothing the upper respiratory tract has stimulated interest in plant-based bioactive formulations with antioxidant and cytoprotective properties. This study aimed to develop and characterise...
Hybrid gels combining chicken and mushroom offer innovative functional food choices, catering to the growing demand for flexitarian-friendly products. These gels reduce meat content while enhancing dietary fiber, bioactive compounds, and sustainabili...
Soymilk gel quality hinges on soybean protein composition and structure, yet direct comparisons linking protein traits to gel properties are limited. This study compared seven Northeast Chinese soybean varieties to identify which protein characterist...
The effect of varying sodium alginate (SA) concentrations (1%, 2%, and 3%; SA1–SA3) on the encapsulation of tangerine (Citrus reticulata Blanco ‘Cho Khun’) peel extract (TPE, 0.5% w/v) into hydrogel beads was evaluated. Overall, the...
In recent years, gel-based materials have evolved from being considered soft, equilibrium-limited systems to highly tunable functional platforms capable of operating under non-equilibrium conditions and external stimulation [...]
With increasing attention to health, plant protein products have gained significant market potential due to their growing consumer demand. This study researches the influence of ultrasonic treatment on the structure and function of pea–oat comp...
The superatomic structure of film-forming sols obtained by the acid hydrolysis of tetraethoxysilane (TEOS) in an aqueous medium (free of organic solvents) was studied using the SAXS method. The formation of nanoparticles (NPs) was confirmed in alcoho...
Extremely high mechanical performance spun bionanocomposite fibers of chitosan (CHI), and cellulose nanofibers (CNFs) were successfully achieved by gel spinning of CHI aqueous viscous formulations filled with CNFs. The microstructural characterizatio...
In this study, a non-typical luminescent organosilicone was synthesized through a click reaction and used as a cross-linker to cure hydroxyl-terminated dimethylsilicone oil at room temperature via the sol–gel process, followed by application as...
Background: Effective management of bone defects remains a major clinical challenge, driving continuous efforts to develop bioactive, localized delivery systems that support bone regeneration. Gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) have gained attention in regen...
The rapid expansion of flexible and wearable electronics has necessitated a focus on ensuring their safety and operational reliability. Gel polymer electrolytes (GPEs) have become preferred alternatives to traditional liquid electrolytes, offering en...
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...
Dead space after rectal resection in colorectal surgery is an area with a high risk of complications. In this study, our goal was to develop a novel 3D implant based on composite hydrogels enriched with fractionalized nanofibers. We employed, as a no...
The growing interest towards textile-based drug delivery systems is due to their potential innovative medical and well-being applications. In recent years, the technique of encapsulation or inclusion of the medicine/active principle into a polymer fu...
The commercial availability of inorganic/organic precursors for sol-gel formulations is very high and increases day by day. In textile applications, the precursor-synthesized sol-gels along with functional chemicals can be deposited onto textile fabr...
The versatility of sol–gel systems makes them ideal for functional coatings in industry. However, existing coatings are either too thin or take too long to cure. To address these issues, this paper proposes using an atmospheric pressure plasma...
A novel nano-hybrid was synthesized through immobilization of amine-functionalized silica gel nanoparticles with nanomagnetite via a co-precipitation technique. The parameters, such as reagent concentrations, reaction temperature and time, were optim...
The non-uniformity of a single crystal can sometimes be found in biominerals, where surrounding biomacromolecules are incorporated into the growing crystals. This unique composite structure, combining heterogeneity and long-range ordering, enables th...
Given the importance of the extracellular medium during tissue formation, it was wise to develop an artificial structure that mimics the extracellular matrix while having improved physico-chemical properties. That is why the choice was focused on gel...
Hardness is one of the dominant sensory characteristics of food. This study estimated the effect of sensitivity to hardness on the texture perception and chewing function using 2, 4, and 6% agar gels. Increasing the concentration of agar resulted in...
Edible films based on the addition of Aloe Vera gel (AV) into fish gelatin (FG) with antimicrobial and functional properties for food packaging applications were proposed in this work. AV showed an amphiphilic nature by infrared spectroscopy, high to...
The gelation ability of gelatin is useful for improving texture and stabilizing food structure, but excessive gelation may limit its application in liquid and high-moisture food systems. Therefore, this study compared the effects of Alcalase and peps...
The interest in macromolecular alkoxysilyl-functionalized hybrids (self-assembling or nanostructured), which could be used as precursors in biomimetic silica precipitation and for the synthesis of hollow spherical silica particles, is growing. Nevert...
The pasting and rheological properties of starch gels from different botanical origins have been widely used to evaluate the application of these starches in pharmaceutical and food products. However, the ways in which these properties are modified b...
Addition reactions of multi-functional amine, polyethylene imine (PEI) or diethylenetriamine (DETA), and poly(ethylene glycol) diglycidyl ether (PEGDE) or poly(ethylene glycol) diacrylate (PEGDA), have been investigated to obtain network polymers in...
To provide the theoretical basis for the engineering application of metakaolin as aluminum-rich pozzolanic ash materials, the promoting effect of metakaolin on the macro- and micro-mechanical properties of composite cement-based composite materials w...
Through this Special Issue, you will discover the potentiality of inorganic polymerization (sol-gel process) which is a unique and versatile way for the preparation of materials [...]
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Saltwater crocodile (SC; Crocodylus porosus) bone, an underutilized by-product, can be converted into high-value bio-calcium (Biocal), serving as a potential source of calcium and minerals. This study aimed to produce SC bone Biocal as functional gel...
The surface modification of textile fabrics and therefore, the development of advanced textile materials featuring specific implemented and new properties, such as improved durability and resistance, is increasingly in demand from modern society and...
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