Biodegradable PLA-ZnO nanocomposite biomaterials with antibacterial properties, tissue engineering viability, and enhanced biocompatibility

WJ Chong, S Shen, Y Li, A Trinchi, DP Simunec… - Smart Materials in …, 2023 - Elsevier
Polylactic acid (PLA) is a well-known biomaterial on account of its biocompatibility and
biodegradability. Zinc oxide (ZnO) nanofillers may endow PLA with advantageous …

Biomimetic nanomaterials: diversity, technology, and biomedical applications

KG Gareev, DS Grouzdev, VV Koziaeva, NO Sitkov… - Nanomaterials, 2022 - mdpi.com
Biomimetic nanomaterials (BNMs) are functional materials containing nanoscale
components and having structural and technological similarities to natural (biogenic) …

A critical review examining the characteristics of modified concretes with different nanomaterials

M Mohtasham Moein, K Rahmati, A Saradar, J Moon… - Materials, 2024 - mdpi.com
The movement of the construction industry towards sustainable development has drawn
attention to the revision of concrete. In addition to reducing pollution, the use of nano …

Advances in hybridized nanoarchitectures for improved oro-dental health

J Guo, P Wang, Y Li, Y Liu, Y Ye, Y Chen… - Journal of …, 2024 - Springer
On a global note, oral health plays a critical role in improving the overall human health. In
this vein, dental-related issues with dentin exposure often facilitate the risk of developing …

Biomimetic and bioinspired nanostructures: recent developments and applications

S Chakraborty, D Bera, L Roy… - Bioinspired and Green …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
This chapter focuses on the recent developments and novel applications of bioinspired and
biomimetic nanomaterials as functionally advanced biomolecules which have a huge …

Fundamentals and utilization of solid/liquid phase boundary interactions on functional surfaces

L Mérai, Á Deák, I Dékány, L Janovák - Advances in Colloid and Interface …, 2022 - Elsevier
The affinity of macroscopic solid surfaces or dispersed nano-and bioparticles towards liquids
plays a key role in many areas from fluid transport to interactions of the cells with phase …

Evaluation of action mechanism, mix design and some properties of photocatalytic concrete

HG Şahin, A Mardani - Journal of Sustainable Cement-Based …, 2024 - Taylor & Francis
With the use of photocatalytic materials, it was understood that self-cleaning and anti-
bacterial properties are gained in cementitious systems and indoor air quality is improved. It …

Biomimicked hierarchical 2D and 3D structures from natural templates: applications in cell biology

S Yadav, A Majumder - Biomedical Materials, 2021 - iopscience.iop.org
Intricate structures of natural surfaces and materials have amazed people over the ages.
The unique properties of various surfaces also created interest and curiosity in researchers …

Biomimetic and immunomodulatory therapeutics as an alternative to natural exosomes for vascular and cardiac applications

RA Villarreal-Leal, JP Cooke, B Corradetti - … : Nanotechnology, Biology and …, 2021 - Elsevier
Inflammation is a central mechanism in cardiovascular diseases (CVD), where sustained
oxidative stress and immune responses contribute to cardiac remodeling and impairment …

A comprehensive perspective of food nanomaterials

IJ Joye, MG Corradini, LM Duizer, BM Bohrer… - Advances in food and …, 2019 - Elsevier
Nanotechnology is a rapidly developing toolbox that provides solutions to numerous
challenges in the food industry and meet public demands for healthier and safer food …