Emerging trends in nanotechnology: Aerogel-based materials for biomedical applications

NM Bakhori, Z Ismail, MZ Hassan, R Dolah - Nanomaterials, 2023 - mdpi.com
At present, aerogel is one of the most interesting materials globally. The network of aerogel
consists of pores with nanometer widths, which leads to a variety of functional properties and …

Highlighted advances in therapies for difficult-to-treat brain tumours such as glioblastoma

N Cruz, M Herculano-Carvalho, D Roque, CC Faria… - Pharmaceutics, 2023 - mdpi.com
Glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) remains a challenging disease, as it is the most common
and deadly brain tumour in adults and has no curative solution and an overall short survival …

[HTML][HTML] Vancomycin-loaded methylcellulose aerogel scaffolds for advanced bone tissue engineering

A Iglesias-Mejuto, B Magariños… - Carbohydrate …, 2024 - Elsevier
Scaffolds grafting combined with local delivery of antibiotics at the injury site may promote
bone regeneration along with prevention of infections. In this work, a processing strategy …

Safety of gold nanoparticles: from in vitro to in vivo testing array checklist

J Lopes, T Ferreira-Gonçalves, L Ascensão, AS Viana… - Pharmaceutics, 2023 - mdpi.com
In recent years, gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) have aroused the interest of many researchers
due to their unique physicochemical and optical properties. AuNPs are being explored in a …

Antioxidant cellulose nanofibers/lignin-based aerogels: a potential material for biomedical applications

LM Sanchez, AK Hopkins, E Espinosa… - Chemical and Biological …, 2023 - Springer
Background Lignin is a naturally occurring and aromatic biopolymer with well-known
antimicrobial and antioxidant properties. Thus, in this work, the use of cellulose nanofibers …

[HTML][HTML] Gold nanoparticles for photothermal therapy–Influence of experimental conditions on the properties of resulting AuNPs

MN Amaral, D Nunes, E Fortunato, R Martins… - Journal of Drug Delivery …, 2024 - Elsevier
Abstract Gold nanoparticles (AuNPs)-mediated Photothermal Therapy (PTT) is a minimally-
invasive therapeutic approach that uses AuNPs to convert light into heat, leading to the …

[HTML][HTML] Direct and green production of sterile aerogels using supercritical fluid technology for biomedical applications

M Carracedo-Pérez, I Ardao, C López-Iglesias… - Journal of CO2 …, 2024 - Elsevier
Aerogels based on natural polymers are of increasing interest in the biomedical field due to
their biocompatibility, bioactivity, biodegradability and, in certain cases, extracellular matrix …

A Comparative Thermoacoustic Insulation Study of Silica Aerogels Reinforced with Reclaimed Textile Fibres: Cotton, Polyester and Wool

T Linhares, VH Carneiro, MT Pessoa de Amorim… - Gels, 2023 - mdpi.com
Silica aerogels are highly porous materials with exceptional thermal insulation performance.
They become even more attractive if combined thermal and acoustic insulation is achieved …

Fabrication of the SiC/HfC Composite Aerogel with Ultra-Low Thermal Conductivity and Excellent Compressive Strength

W Wang, Q You, Z Wu, S Cui, W Shen - Gels, 2024 - mdpi.com
Aerogels, as a new type of high-temperature-resistant insulation material, find extensive
application in aerospace, high-temperature industrial furnaces, new energy batteries, and …

Facile Preparation of a Novel HfC Aerogel with Low Thermal Conductivity and Excellent Mechanical Properties

W Wang, Z Wu, S Song, Q You, S Cui, W Shen… - Gels, 2023 - mdpi.com
Aerogels emerge as captivating contenders within the realm of high-temperature thermal
resistance and thermal insulation. Nevertheless, their practical applications are usually …