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Finding a green approach for silver nanoparticle (AgNP) synthesis and as an adsorbent for safe contaminant removal in water has become a challenge. In this study, AgNP were green synthesised into a biopolymer matrix (natural rubber latex/polyvinyl alcohol (PVA/NRL)) via electrospinning. Efficiency of the synthesised nanofibre composites in removing mercury (Hg) from an aqueous solution was examined. SEM and TEM analysis showed that AgNP were more visible on the fibre’s surface at a lower concentration (0.01 M AgNP), whilst at a higher concentration (0.015 M AgNP), relatively more AgNP were found within the fibre. The average sizes of the AgNP were relatively larger (8.15 ± 0.09 nm) in 0. 2023-11-01

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

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