Sorption of mercury from water by green synthesised silver nanoparticles supported on natural rubber latex/polyvinyl in ssalimpour

The field of drug delivery has seen remarkable advancements with the advent of nanofiber technology, offering promising solutions to longstanding challenges in therapeutic administration. Nanofibers, characterized by their high surface area-to-volume ratio, porosity, and mechanical strength, provide an exceptional platform for innovative drug delivery systems. This abstract explores the multifaceted applications of nanofiber technology in drug delivery, highlighting their ability to enhance drug stability, bio-availability, and controlled release profiles. By utilizing various drug loading techniques such as physical adsorption, chemical conjugation, and encapsulation, 2024-07-01

Electrospining has emerged as a versatile and transformative technique for the fabrication of nanofiber materials, which have shown promising in applications across various biomedical domains. Cutting-edge research in electrospinning technology is centered on enhancing versatility, efficiency, and functionality of electrospun nanofibers through several key facets. These include the development of advanced materials, with ongoing exploration into novel polymer systems spanning synthetic polymers, natural polymers, and polymer blends to broaden the spectrum of achievable properties and functions. Additionally, there is significant emphasis on controlling fiber size, morphology, and alignment. 2024-07-01

The nanofiber materials of three-dimensional spatial structure synthesized by electrospun have the characteristics of high porosity, high specific surface area, and high similarity to the natural extracellular matrix (ECM) of the human body. These are beneficial for absorbing wound exudate, effectively blocking the invasion of external bacteria, and promoting cell respiration and proliferation, which provides an ideal microenvironment for wound healing. Moreover, electrospun nanofiber dressings can flexibly load drugs according to the condition of the wound, further promoting wound healing. Recently, electrospun nanofiber materials have shown promising application prospects as medical 2024-09-01

Green polymers and nanocomposites are noticed by researchers in the environmental fields. Among them, starch, polylactic acid, and cellulose nanofiber (CNF) are eco-friendly. In the present study, thermoplastic bio-nanocomposites of starch/cellulose nanofiber (SN), polylactic acid/cellulose nanofiber (PN), and starch/polylactic acid/cellulose nanofiber (SPN) are prepared by film casting. The effect of nanofibers is investigated by X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), mechanical properties, and water vapor permeability (WVP) of films. Results show that the mechanical properties of SN and PN improve with the addition of CNFs due to their uniform dispersion which are 2024-10-01

Autologous nerve grafting has long been considered the gold standard treatment for repairing peripheral nerve injury. However, it faces challenges such as limited availability of donor nerves and complications at the donor site. As a result, there has been an ongoing shift toward the use of novel biomaterials. Conductive nanofiber nerve guidance conduits appear to be an optimal solution due to their excellent mechanical stability, nanofiber structure, and electrical stimulation properties, which can help restore the original neural microenvironment. This review article focuses on an in-depth investigation of breakthroughs in conductive nanofiber nerve guidance conduits for peripheral nerve 2025-02-01