Electrospinning based on benign solvents: Current definitions, implications and strategies

J Avossa, G Herwig, C Toncelli, F Itel, RM Rossi - Green Chemistry, 2022 - pubs.rsc.org
Electrospinning evolved as a powerful technology to produce membranes consisting of
nano-to micron-scaled fibers offering unique membrane properties due to the extremely high …

Electrospun ultrafine fibers for advanced face masks

Z Zhang, D Ji, H He, S Ramakrishna - Materials Science and Engineering …, 2021 - Elsevier
Abstract The outbreak of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), which is caused by severe
acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), has triggered great global public …

Encapsulation of flavours and fragrances into polymeric capsules and cyclodextrins inclusion complexes: An update

DR Perinelli, GF Palmieri, M Cespi, G Bonacucina - Molecules, 2020 - mdpi.com
Flavours and fragrances are volatile compounds of large interest for different applications.
Due to their high tendency of evaporation and, in most cases, poor chemical stability, these …

Synthesis of nano-fibers containing nano-curcumin in zein corn protein and its physicochemical and biological characteristics

N Fereydouni, J Movaffagh, N Amiri, S Darroudi… - Scientific Reports, 2021 - nature.com
Curcumin contains many biological activities as a natural bioactive substance, however, its
low solubility stands as a huge bioavailability disadvantage. Recently, different methods …

Natural additives improving polyurethane antimicrobial activity

N Sienkiewicz, S Członka - Polymers, 2022 - mdpi.com
In recent years, there has been a growing interest in using polymers with antibacterial and
antifungal properties; therefore, the present review is focused on the effect of natural …

Facemask global challenges: The case of effective synthesis, utilization, and environmental sustainability

K Shirvanimoghaddam, B Czech, R Yadav, C Gokce… - Sustainability, 2022 - mdpi.com
Coronavirus disease (COVID-19), caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome
coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), has caused a rapidly spreading pandemic and is severely …

Imatinib mesylate-loaded rosin/cinnamon oil-based in situ forming gel against colorectal cancer cells

EM Khaing, T Intaraphairot, J Mahadlek, S Okonogi… - Gels, 2022 - mdpi.com
Localized delivery systems have been typically designed to enhance drug concentration at a
target site and minimize systemic drug toxicity. A rosin/cinnamon oil (CO) in situ forming gel …

Tailored morphology, absorption and bactericidal traits of cinnamon nanocrystallites made via PLAL method: Role of altering laser fluence and solvent

AA Salim, SK Ghoshal, H Bakhtiar - Optik, 2021 - Elsevier
The organic nanostructures with custom-made properties became increasingly demanding
for sundry biological applications. In this insight, some cinnamon nanocrystallites (Cin-NCs) …

An Environmentally Friendly Dyeing Method for A Sustainable World: Investigation of Mechanical and Fastness Performance of Cotton/Wool Blend via Dyeing with …

H Ozdemir - Sustainability, 2023 - mdpi.com
The world in which we live is changing at a much faster and more uncontrolled rate. This
situation brings with it both negative and positive changes. The textile industry is also part of …

Straightforward Way to Provide Antibacterial Properties to Healthcare Textiles through N-2-Hydroxypropyltrimethylammonium Chloride Chitosan Crosslinking

J Fouilloux, S Abbad Andaloussi, V Langlois… - ACS …, 2024 - ACS Publications
A straightforward and cost-effective way to coat polypropylene fibers, designed for
healthcare textiles, was developed through chitosan crosslinking for antibacterial purposes …