Gels | Free Full-Text | Recent Progress in Photon Upconverting Gels
Future challenges include in vivo applications of hydrogels showing near infrared-to-visible TTA-UC. ... Meanwhile, air-stable TTA-UC is achieved in organogels and hydrogels by suitably accumulating TTA-UC chromophores which are ... TTA-UC hydrogels functioning in physiological conditions without the use of organic solvents would be suitable for biological ... Figure 7. (a) Upconversion intensity of the PAAS hydrogel containing PdTPP-DPA-Toluene-Tween-80 microemulsion in the heating- ...
Bioengineering | Free Full-Text | Application of Metal Nanoparticle-Hydrogel Composites in Tissue Regeneration
... can be incorporated into the hydrogel matrix to form NP-hydrogel composite scaffolds with enhanced physical and biological ... However, hydrogel scaffolds have several limitations, such as weak mechanical property and a lack of bioactive property. On the ... Additionally, the main approaches that have been used for the synthesis of NP-hydrogel composites and the possible limitations ... Among different types of scaffolds, polymeric hydrogel scaffolds have received considerable attention because of their ...
Polymers | Special Issue : Polymeric Carriers for Delivery Systems in Biomedical Applications - in Memory of Professor Andrzej...
Double cross-linked hydrogels are very well suited for this application as they offer both stability and the required ... Double cross-linked hydrogels are very well suited for this application as they offer both stability and the required ... Here, we report the integration of poly(N-isopropylacrylamide) (PNiPAAm) hydrogel with a permanent cross-linker (N,N′- ... The time-killing assay performed during 24 h on Candida albicans in synthetic vagina-simulative medium showed that the hydrogel ...
Marine Drugs | Special Issue : Advances in Marine Chitin and Chitosan
Interests: hydrogels and other biopolymers. Special Issues, Collections and Topics in MDPI journals Special Issue in Marine ... group has been working lately on cryogenic processes based on the unidirectional freezing of water slurries and/or hydrogels, ...
Materials
Interests: polymer nanocomposites; graphene; clay; elastomers; scaffolds; hydrogels; stimuli-responsive composites. Special ... synthetic and reversible hydrogels; optically-labelled polymers; hybrid inorganic/organic soft materials. Special Issues, ...
Toxins | Free Full-Text | Novel Applications of OnabotulinumtoxinA in Lower Urinary Tract Dysfunction
BoNT-A delivery with liposome-encapsulation and gelation hydrogel intravesical instillation provided a potentially less ... Instillation gelation hydrogel. Prospective, non-controlled study. BoNT-A mixed with hydrogel significantly reduced the pain ... recently used TC-3 gel, a novel reverse-thermal gelation hydrogel to deliver BoNT-A into IC/BPS bladders [41]. A single ... BoNT-A delivery with liposome-encapsulation and gelation hydrogel intravesical installation provided a new class of less ...
Pharmaceutics | Free Full-Text | Therapeutic Ophthalmic Lenses: A Review
Fonn, D.; Sweeney, D. The Benefits of Silicone Hydrogel Daily Disposable Lenses: A look at why silicone hydrogel daily ... the ARI epalrestat was loaded into silicone hydrogels [88]. A biomimetic strategy was applied for the selection of the hydrogel ... A Hydrogel-Based Hybrid Theranostic Contact Lens for Fungal Keratitis. ACS Nano 2016, 10, 6464-6473. [Google Scholar] [CrossRef ... This hydrogel was foldable even in dry state and therefore implantable through minor corneal incision. An increase in the BEM ...
IJMS | Special Issue : Nanostructured Drug Delivery Systems 2.0: Modeling, Preparation and Characterisation
Application of hydrogels, aerogels and polymer/surfactant associates as drug carriers;. *Characterisation and modification of ...
Polymers | Free Full-Text | Graphene Oxide–Protein-Based Scaffolds for Tissue Engineering: Recent Advances and...
Hydrogel. Nucleus pulposus (NP) regeneration. GO provides mechanical reinforcement to the hydrogel, facilitates cell adhesion, ... Hydrogel. Skeletal muscle regeneration. Nanocomposite hydrogel favored the instinctive myogenic differentiation of C2C12 ... The self-assembling hydrogel formulation was based on FEFKFEFK peptide and GO. The presence of GO flakes did not affect the β- ... The use of a hydrogel material for the repair of bone defects in this case relies on the ability of the protein to act as a ...
Pharmaceuticals
Special Issue in Pharmaceuticals: Hydrogels for Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Applications. Special Issue in Pharmaceuticals: ... Interests: pre-formulation; solid dispersion; hydrogel; wound healing; semi-solid formulation; prevention of stomatitis; ...
JCM | Free Full-Text | The Role of Antioxidants on Wound Healing: A Review of the Current Evidence
Composite hydrogels of CS; Hep and γ-PGA, (2) Composite hydrogels of chitosan, Hep and γ-PGA loaded with 800 μL of 2 mg/mL SOD ... hydrogel (2) or only hydrogel (3) in chemical-induced and genetic diabetic rats. On day 10 post wounding, results of the ... hydrogel and nanofibers. Hydrogel were frequently used in wounds since a number of years, as a moisture environment dressing, ... blank micelles in hydrogel (MeH), curcumin encapsulated in polymeric micelles (CureM) or hydrogel loaded with CureM (CureMeH). ...
Pharmaceutics | Special Issue : Biodegradable Formulations for Ocular Drug Delivery
These include hydrogels, biodegradable microneedles, implants, and polymeric nanocarriers such as liposomes, nanoparticles, ... In recent decades, several technological approaches based on nano- and microtechnology, in situ hydrogel systems, implants, or ...
Nanomaterials
Special Issue in International Journal of Molecular Sciences: Macromolecules and Hydrogel Formulations: Synthesis, ... Interests: nanomaterials; dendrimers; macromolecules; hydrogels for biomedical and environmental applications; resins; ...
Gels | June 2021 - Browse Articles
... hydrogels. All hydrogels were extrudable and compatible with human induced pluripotent stem cell derived cardiomyocytes (iCMs) ... Conclusively, ASP/ALPAA hydrogels have the potential to deliver IBP for a long period of time in a controlled way. Full article ... In contrast, the relaxation frequency (ωc) (given by the frequency at the maximum of loss modulus) for the DC-PVA hydrogel was ... Nanoclay/Polymer-Based Hydrogels and Enzyme-Loaded Nanostructures for Wound Healing Applications by Angel M. Villalba-Rodríguez ...
Bioengineering | September 2023 - Browse Articles
These hydrogels can be administered with minimal invasiveness. In this study, we synthesized an injectable hydrogel by ... Guar-Based Injectable Hydrogel for Drug Delivery and In Vitro Bone Cell Growth by Humendra Poudel ... The hydrogel was formed via host-guest interaction between modified guar (Guar-ADI), obtained by reacting guar gum with 1- ... These hydrogels can be administered with minimal invasiveness. In this study, we synthesized an injectable [...] Read more. ...
Biomimetics | Free Full-Text | Comparative Analysis of Mechanical Properties and Microbiological Resistance of Polyfilament and...
Advances of Mussel-Inspired Nanocomposite Hydrogels in Biomedical Applications. Previous Article in Special Issue. Mechanical ...
Polymers | Free Full-Text | Design of Autonomous Gel Actuators
Yoshida, R.; Sakai, K.; Okano, T.; Sakurai, Y. Modern Hydrogel Delivery Systems. Adv. Drug Delivery Rev. 1993, 11, 85-108. [ ... Crook, C.J.; Smith, A.; Jones, A.L.; Ryan, A.J. Chemically Induced Oscillations in a pH-Responsive Hydrogel. Phys. Chem. Chem. ... In general, the degree of the response of hydro gels composed of chemically cross-linked polymer networks is low because the ... Sidorenko, A.; Krupenkin, T.; Taylor, A.; Fratzl, P.; Aizenberg, J. Reversible Switching of Hydrogel-Actuated Nanostructures ...
Micromachines | Free Full-Text | Hybrid Systems of Nanofibers and Polymeric Nanoparticles for Biological Application and...
Hydrogels can be produced more quickly compared to electrospun mats. Hydrogels can also be responsive to temperature, solvent, ... The incorporation of nanoparticles in hydrogels produces entanglement of the nanoparticles within the hydrogel network. ... Hydrogels with a porous structure that allow a large volume of water have also been reported, which provide a more favorable ... One disadvantage of hydrogels is that they are prepared by the polymerization of monomers and crosslinkers, which can leach if ...
Gels | Topical Collections
Hydrogel in Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine (Collection Editor: Esmaiel Jabbari) 21. ...
Polymers | Free Full-Text | Microscopic Techniques for the Analysis of Micro and Nanostructures of Biopolymers and Their...
Song, S.; Zhao, Y.; Yuan, X.; Zhang, J. β-Chitin nanofiber hydrogel as a scaffold to in situ fabricate monodispersed ultra- ... Wang, Q.; Chen, D. Synthesis and characterization of a chitosan based nanocomposite injectable hydrogel. Carbohydr. Polym. 2016 ... AFM studies on gelation mechanism of xanthan gum hydrogels. Carbohydr. Polym. 2007, 68, 701-707. [Google Scholar] [CrossRef] ... Preparation and characterization of in-situ crosslinked pectin-gelatin hydrogels. Carbohydr. Polym. 2014, 106, 312-318. [Google ...
Polymers | Project Collection : Polyelectrolytes
Hydrogels can respond to a variety of stimuli, for example temperature, pH, metal ions, etc. In this article, [...] Read more. ... Hydrogels can respond to a variety of stimuli, for example temperature, pH, metal ions, etc. In this article, the synthesis and ... Smart hydrogels are promising materials for actuators and sensors, as they can respond to small changes in their environment ... Smart hydrogels are promising materials for actuators and sensors, as they can respond to small changes in their environment ...
JCM | Free Full-Text | Sequential Circulating Tumor Cell Counts in Patients with Locally Advanced or Metastatic Hepatocellular...
Affinity-Enhanced CTC-Capturing Hydrogel Microparticles Fabricated by Degassed Mold Lithography. Previous Article in Journal. ...
Molecules | Free Full-Text | Bioaerogels: Promising Nanostructured Materials in Fluid Management, Healing and Regeneration of...
Fluid uptake as well as hydrogel formation rate into wound was controlled by the pectin core. Pectin as well as chitosan has ... Anjum, S.; Arora, A.; Alam, M.S.; Gupta, B. Development of Antimicrobial and Scar Preventive Chitosan Hydrogel Wound Dressings ... Pourshahrestani, S.; Zeimaran, E.; Kadri, N.A.; Mutlu, N.; Boccaccini, A.R. Polymeric Hydrogel Systems as Emerging Biomaterial ... Li, Y.; Rodrigues, J.; Tomás, H. Injectable and Biodegradable Hydrogels: Gelation, Biodegradation and Biomedical Applications. ...
Cancers | Free Full-Text | Multidimensional Diffusion Magnetic Resonance Imaging for Characterization of Tissue Microstructure...
De Kort, D.W.; Van Duynhoven, J.P.M.; Hoeben, F.J.M.; Janssen, H.M.; Van As, H. NMR Nanoparticle Diffusometry in Hydrogels: ...
IJMS | Free Full-Text | A Facile One-Pot Synthesis of Versatile PEGylated Platinum Nanoflowers and Their Application in...
Rosiak, J.; Ulański, P. Synthesis of hydrogels by irradiation of polymers in aqueous solution. Radiat. Phys. Chem. 1999, 55, ...
Biomolecules | Free Full-Text | Evaluation of Halophyte Biopotential as an Unused Natural Resource: The Case of Lobularia...
Precise Design of Alginate Hydrogels Crosslinked with Microgels for Diabetic Wound Healing ...
DNA | An Open Access Journal from MDPI
The studies using hydrogels provide insights into the ability of self-assembly and hybridization of oligonucleotides in ... This study investigates the effects of spatial confinement in the pores of hydrogels on the thermal stability of DNA ... This study investigates the effects of spatial confinement in the pores of hydrogels on the thermal stability of DNA ... Evaluation of Thermal Stability of DNA Oligonucleotide Structures Embedded in Hydrogels by Daisuke Yamaguchi ...
IJMS | Free Full-Text | Bioreactor Technologies for Enhanced Organoid Culture
Hydrogel-laden PDMS chamber with PET membrane on a glass slide.. Vascular-like perfusion improved the interaction of the ... An, S.; Han, S.Y.; Cho, S.W. Hydrogel-Integrated Microfluidic Systems for Advanced Stem Cell Engineering. BioChip J. 2019, 13, ... bottom) ROs and the hyaluronic acid-based hydrogel are directly loaded from the top into the well and onto the RPE. (D) ... bottom) ROs and the hyaluronic acid-based hydrogel are directly loaded from the top into the well and onto the RPE. (D) ...
Polymers | April-2 2021 - Browse Articles
Indeed, the morphology of the polyestermide hydrogel reduces the hydrogel resistance, enhances the transport of ions, and ... Hydrogel application feasibility is still limited mainly due to their low mechanical strength and fragile nature. Therefore, ... Hydrogel application feasibility is still limited mainly due to their low mechanical strength and fragile nature. Therefore, ... More specifically, such hydrogels are constituted by κ-carrageenan (κC), carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC), poly-γ-glutamic acid ( ...
Micro | An Open Access Journal from MDPI
The developed hydrogels were subjected to FTIR, TGA, DSC, XRD, SEM, porosity analysis, dynamic swelling analysis, release ... The developed hydrogels were subjected to FTIR, TGA, DSC, XRD, SEM, porosity analysis, dynamic swelling analysis, release ... A Novel Approach of Polyethylene Glycol-4000 Hydrogels as Controlled Drug Carriers by Muhammad Suhail ... The successful crosslinking and stability of the prepared hydrogels were confirmed by FTIR, DSC, and TGA analysis. The surface ...