Exploring the versatility of aerogels: broad applications in biomedical engineering, astronautics, energy storage, biosensing, and current progress

NR Khan, T Sharmin, AB Rashid - Heliyon, 2024 - cell.com
Aerogels are unique and extremely porous substances with fascinating characteristics such
as ultra-low density, extraordinary surface area, and excellent thermal insulation …

Hybrid method integrating adsorption and chemical precipitation of heavy metal ions on polymeric fiber surfaces for highly efficient water purification

YG Ko - Chemosphere, 2024 - Elsevier
ABSTRACT A lot of research has been focused on increasing the specific surface area of
adsorbents over a long period of time to remove heavy metal ions from wastewater using the …

Research progress on preparation and application of sodium alginate aerogel

L Xiang, S Zheng, J Lei, D Pan, S Li… - ES Materials & …, 2024 - espublisher.com
Sodium alginate based aerogels have attracted wide attention due to their unique properties
and practicability, and have been applied in modern scientific fields such as electric energy …

Transformative breakthrough in cancer phototheranostics utilizing bioinspired chemistry of polydopamine-based multifunctional nanostructures

KC Nanthini, R Thangam, L Karthikeyan… - Coordination Chemistry …, 2024 - Elsevier
Polydopamine (PDA), a biocompatible and biodegradable polymer derived from mussels,
exhibits highly advantageous properties for biomedical utilization such as strong adhesive …

Polyimide Aerogel Fiber Bundles for Extreme Thermal Management Systems in Aerospace Applications

O Aghababaei Tafreshi, Z Saadatnia… - … Applied Materials & …, 2024 - ACS Publications
Aerogel fibers are an emerging class of ultralightweight materials, which, compared to
conventional bulk monolithic and aerogel films, provide better flexibility and extensibility …

Tuning thermal stability and fire hazards of hydrophobic silica aerogels via doping reduced graphene oxide

Z Li, M Hu, K Shen, Q Liu, M Li, Z Chen… - Journal of Non …, 2024 - Elsevier
This study synthesizes composites of reduced graphene oxide doped silica aerogel
(SA/rGO) and assesses their thermal safety. The introduction of rGO minimally affected SA …

Poly (vinyl alcohol) Composite Aerogel toward Lightweight, Remarkable Flame Retardancy, and Thermal Insulation Properties by Incorporating Carbon Nanohorns …

J Xu, X Ao, J de la Vega, F Guo, Z Xie… - ACS Applied Polymer …, 2024 - ACS Publications
In this work, an aerogel with excellent flame retardancy, enhanced compression modulus,
and efficient thermal insulation was developed from poly (vinyl alcohol)(PVA), biobased …

Cellulose from bacteria as a delivery system for improved treatment of infectious diseases: A review of updates and prospects

CA Roque-Borda, CSC Canales, LMDG Primo… - International Journal of …, 2024 - Elsevier
Cellulose from bacteria is a high-purity biomaterial naturally produced by bacteria as part of
their metabolic process. Although it inherently lacks antimicrobial activity, its modification …

Turmeric‐Derived Nanoparticles Functionalized Aerogel Regulates Multicellular Networks to Promote Diabetic Wound Healing

B Wu, W Pan, S Luo, X Luo, Y Zhao, Q Xiu… - Advanced …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Regulation of excessive inflammation and impaired cell proliferation is crucial for healing
diabetic wounds. Although plant‐to‐mammalian regulation offers effective approaches for …

Emerging energy harvesters in flexible bioelectronics: From wearable devices to biomedical innovations

S Biswas, SW Lee, Y Lee, HJ Choi, J Chen… - Small …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Flexible bioelectronic devices have attracted immense interest in the biomedical field
because of their wearability, biocompatibility, diverse functionalities, and ease of …