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Antibacterial activity of silver nanoparticles of different particle size against Vibrio Natriegens

PLoS ONE, 2019
In this study, we describe the synthesis and characterization of silver nanoparticles (Ag-NPs) of different sizes and evaluated their antibacterial activity. Particles size and morphology were characterized by transmission electron microscopy. Evaluation
Yaohua Dong, Hongling Zhu, Yuanyuan Shen, Wenting Zhang, Li Zhang   +4 more
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Direct Ink Writing of Conductive Hydrogels

Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.
This review examines the use of direct ink writing (DIW) for fabricating conductive hydrogels with customizable 3D structures. It outlines the rheological requirements for successful DIW, followed by an exploration of the materials and ink formulations used to impart electronic and/or ionic conductivity to hydrogels while maintaining printability ...
Monica Ho, Aline Braz Ramirez, Negar Akbarnia, Eric Croiset, Elisabeth Prince, Gerald G. Fuller, Milad Kamkar   +6 more
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Joule‐Assisted Nanotherapeutic Urethral Stent (JANUS) for Spatiotemporal Theragenerative Treatment of Urethral Strictures

Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.
Joule‐assisted nanotherapeutic urethral stent harnesses a smart, biodegradable magnesium stent to orchestrate spatiotemporal theragenerative therapy for urethral strictures. Magnetically induced Joule heating enables on‐demand drug release and bacterial ablation, while simultaneously guiding urothelial regeneration.
Yuhyun Na, Yubeen Park, Hyun Lee, Song Hee Kim, Seojoon Bang, Hyeong Seok Kang, Chan Ho Moon, Ju Yeong Gwon, Jong Hwa Seo, Min‐Ho Kang, Soo‐Hong Lee, Gi Doo Cha, Wooram Park, Heemin Kang, Jung‐Hoon Park, Hyun‐Do Jung   +15 more
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Chiral Engineered Biomaterials: New Frontiers in Cellular Fate Regulation for Regenerative Medicine

Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.
Chiral engineered biomaterials can selectively influence cell behaviors in regenerative medicine. This review covers chiral engineered biomaterials in terms of their fabrication methods, cellular response mechanisms, and applications in directing stem cell differentiation and tissue function.
Yuwen Wang, Xin Zhang, Denghui Xie, Chunying Chen, Zhifeng Huang, Zhong Alan Li   +5 more
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Antibacterial Activity and Mechanisms of Essential Oil from Citrus medica L. var. sarcodactylis

Molecules, 2019
In this work, antibacterial activity of finger citron essential oil (FCEO, Citrus medica L. var. sarcodactylis) and its mechanism against food-borne bacteria were evaluated.
Ze-hua Li, Ming Cai, Yuan-Shuai Liu, P. Sun, Shao-Lei Luo   +4 more
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Stable Radical Polymers as New Electroactive Materials: Synthesis, Properties, and Emerging Applications

Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.
This review covers the recent advances in the synthesis and properties of stable radical polymers (SRPs) and presents their applications in electronics, magnetics, optoelectronics, and biomedicines. The review concludes with a discussion of the challenges in radical chemistry and functionalization, while shedding light on the groundbreaking potential ...
Yufeng Xiong, Yingjiang Li, Xinfang Cui, Shiwei Li, Xiangdong Peng, Yanyun Ju, Tong Zhou, Rui Feng, Yang Zhang, Zehong Wang, Qing Wang, Lijie Dong   +11 more
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Antibacterial Activity of Different Blossom Honeys: New Findings

Molecules, 2019
Antibacterial activity is the most investigated biological property of honey. The goal of this study was to evaluate the antibacterial activity of 57 Slovak blossom honeys against Staphylococcus aureus and Pseudomonas aeruginosa and investigate the role ...
Marcela Bucekova, Lucia Jardekova, Valéria Juricová, Veronika Bugárová, G. Di Marco, A. Gismondi, D. Leonardi, Jarmila Farkasovska, J. Godočíková, Maroš Laho, J. Klaudiny, V. Majtán, A. Canini, J. Majtán   +13 more
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Ultra‐Effective Light‐Activated Antibacterial Activity via Carboxyl Functionalized Graphene Quantum Dots and Films

Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.
Carboxyl‐functionalized graphene quantum dots (cGQDs) exhibit high singlet oxygen quantum yield due to strong spin–orbit coupling. cGQDs achieve minimum bactericidal concentration of only 0.4 µg mL−1 against S. aureus under low‐intensity illumination.
Muhammad Hassnain, Laure S. van Hofwegen, Humeyra Nur Kaleli, Temirlan Kubanaliev, Zafer Eroglu, Asim Onal, Payal P. S. Balraadjsing, Onder Metin, Fahri Alkan, Sebastian A. J. Zaat, Sedat Nizamoglu   +10 more
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Degradable Carbon Dots with Broad-Spectrum Antibacterial Activity.

ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces, 2018
The infection of bacteria and fungus is one of the most challenging global threats to human health. With the recent advancement in nanoscience and nanotechnology, much progress has been achieved in the development of antimicrobial nanomedicine; however ...
Hao Li, Jian Huang, Yuxiang Song, Mengling Zhang, Huibo Wang, Fang Lu, Hui Huang, Yang Liu, Xing Dai, Zonglin Gu, Zaixing Yang, R. Zhou, Zhenhui Kang   +12 more
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Biointerfacing with AgBiS2 Quantum Dots for Pseudocapacitive Photostimulation

Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.
It is demonstrated that AgBiS2 quantum dots exhibit unique photoinduced pseudocapacitive charge transfer properties, enabling efficient light‐to‐electrical energy conversion. These quantum dots facilitate enhanced light absorption and transduction when integrated with ZnO nanowires, which serve as an effective charge transport medium.
Ridvan Balamur, Tarik Safa Kaya, Selin Sariyer, Hümeyra Nur Kaleli, Asim Onal, Ugur Berkay Caliskan, Murat Hasanreisoğlu, Rezan Demir‐Cakan, Sedat Nizamoglu   +8 more
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