Biosafety consideration of nanocellulose in biomedical applications: A review

Y Li, H Jiao, H Zhang, X Wang, Y Fu, Q Wang… - International Journal of …, 2024 - Elsevier
Nanocellulose-based biomaterials have gained significant attention in various fields,
especially in medical and pharmaceutical areas, due to their unique properties, including …

In vitro cell transformation assays: a valuable approach for carcinogenic potentiality assessment of nanomaterials

N Chatterjee, E Alfaro-Moreno - International Journal of Molecular …, 2023 - mdpi.com
This review explores the application of in vitro cell transformation assays (CTAs) as a
screening platform to assess the carcinogenic potential of nanomaterials (NMs) resulting …

Analysis of the in vitro toxicity of nanocelluloses in human lung cells as compared to multi-walled carbon nanotubes

F Pinto, AF Lourenço, JFS Pedrosa, L Gonçalves… - Nanomaterials, 2022 - mdpi.com
Cellulose micro/nanomaterials (CMNM), comprising cellulose microfibrils (CMF), nanofibrils
(CNF), and nanocrystals (CNC), are being recognized as promising bio-nanomaterials due …

Assessing the Genotoxicity of Cellulose Nanomaterials in a Co-Culture of Human Lung Epithelial Cells and Monocyte-Derived Macrophages

C Ventura, F Pinto, AF Lourenço, JFS Pedrosa… - Bioengineering, 2023 - mdpi.com
Cellulose micro/nanomaterials (CMNMs) are innovative materials with a wide spectrum of
industrial and biomedical applications. Although cellulose has been recognized as a safe …

Development and Characterization of a 96‐Well Exposure System for Safety Assessment of Nanomaterials

Y Kohl, M Müller, M Fink, M Mamier, S Fürtauer… - Small, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
In this study, a 96‐well exposure system for safety assessment of nanomaterials is
developed and characterized using an air–liquid interface lung epithelial model. This system …

Tackling the cytotoxicity and genotoxicity of cellulose nanofibers from the banana rachis: A new food packaging alternative

AM Mejía-Jaramillo, C Gómez-Hoyos, AIC Gutierrez… - Heliyon, 2023 - cell.com
Cellulose nanofibrils from the banana rachis are a good alternative as packaging materials,
food packaging, stabilizing agents, and functional food ingredients. To address the potential …

Lung toxicity and gene expression changes in response to whole-body inhalation exposure to cellulose nanocrystal in rats

P Joseph, CM Umbright, JR Roberts… - Inhalation …, 2021 - Taylor & Francis
Objective Human exposure to cellulose nanocrystal (CNC) is possible during the production
and/or use of products containing CNC. The objectives of the current study were to …

Evaluation of toxicity and genotoxicity of concrete cast with steel slags using higher terrestrial plants

C Alias, G Piovani, L Benassi, A Abbà… - Environmental …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
The potential impact of concrete mixtures containing steel slag (SS) as a partial replacement
of natural aggregates (NA) on the terrestrial ecosystem was assessed using a battery of …

CNC/AgNP hybrids as safer-by-design biocides in paints

D Musino, A Rosset, C Lelong, S Luche… - Environmental …, 2021 - pubs.rsc.org
In this work, biocidal paints are designed by a safer-by-design approach where an efficient
antibacterial activity is provided by nanohybrids consisting of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) …

Environmental impact and safety of functionalized nanofibers

K Gawel - Functionalized Nanofibers, 2023 - Elsevier
The application of new functionalized nanofiber-based materials enables new products and
solutions to various societal challenges. Despite unprecedented benefits nanofibers offer …