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Nanofiber‐based polymer electrolyte membranes for fuel cells

Carbon Energy
Developing low‐cost and high‐performance nanofiber‐based polyelectrolyte membranes for fuel cell applications is a promising solution to energy depletion.
Ning Liu, Shuguang Bi, Yi Zhang, Ying Ou, Chunli Gong, Jianhua Ran, Yihuang Chen, Yingkui Yang   +7 more
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Toward Predictable Nanomedicine: Current Forecasting Frameworks for Nanoparticle–Biology Interactions

Advanced Intelligent Discovery, EarlyView.
Predictive models successfully screen nanoparticles for toxicity and cellular uptake. Yet, complex biological dynamics and sparse, nonstandardized data limit their accuracy. The field urgently needs integrated artificial intelligence/machine learning, systems biology, and open‐access data protocols to bridge the gap between materials science and safe ...
Mariya L. Ivanova, Michael Nicholls, Nicola Russo, Gueorgui Mihaylov, Konstantin Nikolic   +4 more
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Molding of All-Cellulose Plates Made of Cellulose Pulp Extracted from Citrus Fruit Residue

BioResources
Cellulose is photosynthesized by plants from carbon dioxide and water, and it is the most abundant organic compound available. It is present in the plant cells as structural component in the form of elementary fibrils known as nanofibers.
Antonio N. Nakagaito, Hitoshi Takagi, Takumi Watanabe   +2 more
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Smart Bioinspired Material‐Based Actuators: Current Challenges and Prospects

Advanced Intelligent Systems, Volume 7, Issue 3, March 2025.
This work gathers, in a review style, an extensive and comprehensive literature overview on the development of autonomous actuators based on synthetic materials, bringing together valuable knowledge from several studies. Furthermore, the article identifies the fundamental principles of actuation mechanisms and defines key parameters to address the size
Alejandro Palacios, Léon Chiriatti, Simon Poppinga, Thomas Speck, Vincent Le Houérou   +4 more
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A Review on Recent Trends of Bioinspired Soft Robotics: Actuators, Control Methods, Materials Selection, Sensors, Challenges, and Future Prospects

Advanced Intelligent Systems, Volume 7, Issue 3, March 2025.
This article reviews the current state of bioinspired soft robotics. The article discusses soft actuators, soft sensors, materials selection, and control methods used in bioinspired soft robotics. It also highlights the challenges and future prospects of this field.
Abhirup Sarker, Tamzid Ul Islam, Md. Robiul Islam   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Multi‐Responsive Bowl‐Shaped Janus Nanomotors Based on Polyitaconic acid/Polypyrrole on the Surface of Iron Oxide Nanoparticles with Chemical, Electrical, and Magnetic Field Actuation for Targeted Drug Delivery Applications

Advanced NanoBiomed Research, EarlyView.
Bowl‐shaped Janus nanomotors with platinum, iron oxide, and polypyrrole integrate catalytic, magnetic, and electric propulsion for targeted drug delivery. They demonstrate controlled, directional motion under varying pH and hydrogen peroxide conditions, with optimal performance in neutral media.
Kimia Tavakoli Dehaghi, Sepideh Khoee, Shima Tavakoli, Oommen P. Varghese   +3 more
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Degradation Mechanisms, Encapsulation‐Based Stabilization, and Analytical Detection of Vitamin A

Journal of the American Oil Chemists' Society, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Vitamin A is an important lipid‐soluble micronutrient essential for vision, immune function, and overall growth and development. However, vitamin A is unstable and susceptible to environmental factors because of its conjugated structure and inherent chemical reactivity.
Latheesha Abeywardana, Thambaramala V. Gamage, Tanoj K. Singh, Shuaifei Zhao, Amy Logan, Lingxue Kong   +5 more
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Synergistic Advanced Oxidation and Physicochemical Treatment Strategies for Antibiotic Removal and Resistance Mitigation in Water

Asia-Pacific Journal of Chemical Engineering, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT The presence of antibiotics in water not only causes environmental pollution but also increases the growth of antibiotic‐resistant bacterial genes, which pose serious threats to human beings and other water residents. Large numbers of people are reportedly affected by the resistant bacterial genes, as many broad‐spectrum antibiotics are not ...
Amir Zada, Shohreh Azizi
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Advances in Chitosan Nanoparticles: A Comprehensive Review of Properties, Synthesis, Characterization, Multidisciplinary Applications, and Future Perspectives

Journal of Applied Polymer Science, EarlyView.
This review highlights the synthesis of chitosan nanoparticles from natural sources, the thorough characterization of them, and use of microscopic and spectroscopic methods. It emphasizes that it has some indispensable properties such as being non‐toxic, antimicrobial, and capable of controlled drug release.
Mariam Sohail Mansoor, Nayab Raza, Furqana Bibi, Madiha Mumtaz, Asif Abbas, Farasat Haider, Basit Ali   +6 more
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Plant cell wall-inspired synthesis of biomolecular self-assembled stiff hydrogels

Communications Materials
A challenge in gel science is the construction of hydrogels with high stiffness, particularly at ultralow solid contents. In this study, we are inspired by the biosynthesis of plant cell walls.
Yuta Sakurai, Yuuki Hata, Mahiro Tashiro, Riho Fujikura, Takuya Katashima, Hironori Marubayashi, Toshiki Sawada, Takeshi Serizawa   +7 more
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