Unveiling the tribological potential of MXenes-current understanding and future perspectives

M Chhattal, A Rosenkranz, S Zaki, K Ren… - Advances in Colloid and …, 2023 - Elsevier
Reducing energy consumption and CO 2 emissions by improving the tribological
performance of mechanical systems relies on the development of new lubrication concepts …

[HTML][HTML] Polysaccharide hydrogel platforms as suitable carriers of liposomes and extracellular vesicles for dermal applications

LP Jahromi, M Rothammer, G Fuhrmann - Advanced Drug Delivery …, 2023 - Elsevier
Lipid-based nanocarriers have been extensively investigated for their application in drug
delivery. Particularly, liposomes are now clinically established for treating various diseases …

Superlubricity of materials: progress, potential, and challenges

M Ramezani, ZM Ripin, CP Jiang, T Pasang - Materials, 2023 - mdpi.com
This review paper provides a comprehensive overview of the phenomenon of superlubricity,
its associated material characteristics, and its potential applications. Superlubricity, the state …

Development of κ-carrageenan-PEG/lecithin bioactive hydrogel membranes for antibacterial adhesion and painless detachment

P Singh, C Verma, A Gupta, S Mukhopadhyay… - International Journal of …, 2023 - Elsevier
The issue of wound dressing adherence poses a substantial challenge in the field of wound
care, with implications both clinically and economically. Overcoming this challenge requires …

Liposomes like advanced drug carriers: from fundamentals to pharmaceutical applications

H Hameed, MA Khan, AC Paiva-Santos… - Journal of …, 2024 - Taylor & Francis
Aims There are around 24 distinct lipid vesicles described in the literature that are similar to
vesicular systems such as liposomes. Liposome-like structures are formed by combining …

A Dual Functional Bioinspired Lubricant for Osteoarthritis Treatment and Potential Prevention

R Yan, H Yang, Y Liu, Y Wang, S Liu… - ACS Applied Materials …, 2024 - ACS Publications
Osteoarthritis (OA), primarily characterized by the deterioration of articular cartilage, is a
highly prevalent joint-disabling disease. The pathological onset and progression of OA are …

Cationic modified PVA hydrogels provide low friction and excellent mechanical properties for potential cartilage and orthopedic applications

Y Chen, J Song, S Wang, W Liu - Macromolecular Bioscience, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Abstract Poly (vinyl alcohol)(PVA) hydrogel is a promising candidate for articular cartilage
repair yet restrained by its mechanical strength and tribological property. Current work …

A review of the role of liposome-encapsulated phytochemicals targeting PPAR Ɣ and associated pathways to combat obesity

A Shaji, MA Jayasri - 3 Biotech, 2023 - Springer
A limited number of studies have directly examined the effects of liposomal encapsulated
phytochemicals and their anti-obesity effects in adults. This study aimed to summarize the …

Co-delivery of berberine and magnolol targeted liposomes for synergistic anti-lung cancer

X Ma, X Sui, C Liu, H Li, C Han, T Xu, H Zhang… - Colloids and Surfaces A …, 2023 - Elsevier
Lung cancer is the leading cause of both new cancer cases and deaths. Both Berberine
(BBR) and Magnolol (MAG) have specific anti-lung cancer effects. However, the adverse …

Tough double-network hydrogels with excellent frictional properties based on the in-suit inhibition strategy for biomedical applications

J Wang, X Li, Y Xu, S Li, J Song, Y Liu - Materials Today Physics, 2024 - Elsevier
Osteoarthritis (OA) is one of the most common joint disorders all over the world and
hydrogels could be an effective tool to solve this problem. In this work, we explore the …