Molecular interactions driving the layer-by-layer assembly of multilayers

J Borges, JF Mano - Chemical reviews, 2014 - ACS Publications
Over the last few decades there has been a huge interest in nanostructured functional
materials and assembly techniques for preparing functional molecular assemblies with …

[HTML][HTML] Layer-by-layer assembly: a versatile approach for tailored biomedical films and drug delivery

VLS dos Santos, RC Araújo, ES Lisboa… - Journal of Drug Delivery …, 2024 - Elsevier
Abstract Layer-by-layer (LbL) assembly has revolutionized the field of biomedical
engineering by enabling the precise design and fabrication of thin multilayer films with …

Functionalized LbL film for localized delivery of STAT3 siRNA and oxaliplatin combination to treat colon cancer

LSL Janardhanam, SP Bandi… - ACS Applied Materials & …, 2022 - ACS Publications
The aim of the study was to develop and evaluate the efficacy of a functionalized layer-by-
layer (LbL) assembled film entrapped with oxaliplatin (OX) and signal transducer and …

Fabrication of ultrathin membrane via layer-by-layer self-assembly driven by hydrophobic interaction towards high separation performance

J Zhao, F Pan, P Li, C Zhao, Z Jiang… - … applied materials & …, 2013 - ACS Publications
A novel and facile layer-by-layer (LbL) self-assembly process driven by hydrophobic
interaction and then reinforced by hydrogen bond was developed to prepare ultrathin …

Highly stable, protein-resistant surfaces via the layer-by-layer assembly of poly (sulfobetaine methacrylate) and tannic acid

PF Ren, HC Yang, HQ Liang, XL Xu, LS Wan, ZK Xu - Langmuir, 2015 - ACS Publications
Zwitterionic materials have received great attention because of the non-fouling property. As
a result of the electric neutrality of zwitterionic polymers, their layer-by-layer (LBL) assembly …

Local and controlled release of tamoxifen from multi (layer-by-layer) alginate/chitosan complex systems

M Criado-Gonzalez, M Fernandez-Gutierrez… - Carbohydrate …, 2019 - Elsevier
Herein, multilayer polysaccharide films were proposed and characterized as biomaterials for
the local and controlled release of an antitumoral drug. To that aim, multilayer films of …

Flexible nanoholey patches for antibiotic-free treatments of skin infections

C Li, R Ye, J Bouckaert, A Zurutuza… - … applied materials & …, 2017 - ACS Publications
Despite the availability of different antibiotics, bacterial infections are still one of the leading
causes of hospitalization and mortality. The clinical failure of antibiotic treatment is due to a …

[HTML][HTML] Free-standing multilayer films as growth factor reservoirs for future wound dressing applications

A Hautmann, D Kedilaya, S Stojanović… - Biomaterials …, 2022 - Elsevier
Chronic skin wounds place a high burden on patients and health care systems. The use of
angiogenic and mitogenic growth factors can facilitate the healing but growth factors are …

Encapsulation of green tea polyphenol by pH responsive, antibacterial, alginate microgels used for minimally invasive treatment of bone infection

Z Chen, X Lv, M Zhao, P Zhang, X Ren, X Mei - Colloids and Surfaces B …, 2018 - Elsevier
The treatment of bone infection requires drug carriers take large number of cargo, be
antibacterial, promote proliferation and differentiation of osteoblasts. Herein, we proposed a …

A new way to promote molecular drug release during medical treatment: a polyelectrolyte matrix on a piezoelectric–dielectric energy conversion substrate

Y Zhang, Q An, W Tong, H Li, Z Ma, Y Zhou, T Huang… - Small, 2018 - Wiley Online Library
Enhanced drug releases in a timely manner during urgent medical treatments would
significantly enhance the prognosis of patients. Inspired by the facilitated molecular …