The impact of the carbon nanomaterials (CNMs) wave in agro-application has been growing
in recent years. The carbon nanomaterials family includes graphene oxide (GO), carbon …

The aim of this study was to develop and characterize sodium alginate films loaded with 10–
40% Clitoria ternatea extract (CTE) and apply to monitoring the quality of milk, pork and …

PVA hydrogel has excellent adhesion ability and biocompatibility, and is considered as a
promising material in the field of wound dressings. However, the traditional PVA hydrogel …

Advances in the field of hydrogel research have unlocked multiple exceptional features like
porosities, interfacial interactions, dynamics, mechanics, and biological responses, which …

Phase change nanocapsules exhibit significant potential in harnessing photothermal energy
to address the ever-growing energy demand; however, their application is restricted by …

Hydrogels, as a kind of soft materials, are good candidates for smart skin-like materials. A
double network is usually fabricated to improve the mechanical properties of hydrogels, and …

For minimizing volatilization and leaching of pesticides, and enhancing their residence time
on crop surfaces, we synthesized and characterized a novel intelligent pesticide delivery …

The multi-responsive controlled-release system could enhance crop yield while improving
utilization efficiency of agrochemicals, and minimize environmental pollution caused by …

Nanocellulose is a potential material utilized in numerous biomedical applications.
However, its hydrophilic characteristic and uncontrolled encapsulated drug release hinders …

Lubricants are used to prevent friction that causes resistance and heating up in oil drilling;
ocular and orthopaedic implant materials; with Metal Working Fluids (MWF) and in general …