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Fabrication Technologies for Soft, Multimaterial Optical Fibers for In Vivo Diagnostics and Phototherapy, With a Focus on Extrusion Printing

Advanced Materials Technologies, EarlyView.
Soft multimaterial optical fibers integrate multiple functionalities—such as waveguiding, side emission, sensing, drug delivery or actuation—into a single filament for wearable, implantable, and tissue‐integrated devices for diagnostics and phototherapy.
Zahra Kafrashian, Jun Feng, Aránzazu del Campo   +2 more
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Multi‐Material Additive Manufacturing of Soft Robotic Systems: A Comprehensive Review

Advanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.
This review explores the transformative role of multi‐material additive manufacturing (MMAM) in the development of soft robotic systems. It presents current techniques, materials, and design strategies that enable functionally graded and adaptive structures.
Ritik Raj, Quan‐Chen Song, Jia‐Yang Juang   +2 more
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Production of a Thermostable Chitosanase from Shrimp Heads via Paenibacillus mucilaginosus TKU032 Conversion and its Application in the Preparation of Bioactive Chitosan Oligosaccharides

Marine Drugs, 2019
Chitosanase has attracted great attention due to its potential applications in medicine, agriculture, and nutraceuticals. In this study, P. mucilaginosus TKU032, a bacterial strain isolated from Taiwanese soil, exhibited the highest chitosanase activity (
Chien Thang Doan, Thi Ngoc Tran, Van Bon Nguyen, Anh Dzung Nguyen, San-Lang Wang   +4 more
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Navigating the Ethereal Tightrope: The Nanogenerator Manipulates Neurons for Immune Equilibrium

Advanced Science, EarlyView.
This review explores how nanogenerators modulate neuroimmune responses, offering innovative strategies for treating neurological disorders. By interfacing with neural pathways, they enable precise control of immune activity, especially via vagus nerve stimulation.
Jia Du, Rui Deng, Ya Wu, Hong‐Xia Ren, Zong‐Hong Lin, Yang‐Bao Miao   +5 more
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Ionic–Bionic Interfaces: Advancing Iontronic Strategies for Bioelectronic Sensing and Therapy

Advanced Science, EarlyView.
Ionic–bionic interfaces for bioelectronics leverage ions as multifunctional mediators that combine mechanical compliance, ionic and electronic functionalities, and therapeutic effects. These systems offer real‐time biosignal transduction, effective wound dressing, responsive drug delivery, and seamless interaction between soft tissues and electronic ...
Yun Goo Ro, Yoojin Chang, Jeeyoon Kim, Seungjae Lee, Sangyun Na, Cheolhong Park, Hyunhyub Ko   +6 more
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Bioinspired Microphase‐Engineered Binders for Silicon Anodes

Advanced Science, EarlyView.
Inspired by the tough exoskeleton of Phloeodes diabolicus, a bio‐based binder featuring LRA–click chemistry and hierarchical crosslinking forms well‐defined microphase‐separated structures that enable robust silicon anodes. This system promotes the formation of a LiF–rich, ultrathin SEI (∼17 nm) with high modulus and ionic conductivity, ensuring long ...
Lirong Tang, Lan Zhao, Zhiyi Cao, Fengcai Lin, Biao Huang, Haijun Li, Lingling Qian, Yingshan Shi, Yaohang Weng, Xuan Yang, Hanyang Liu, Beili Lu, Jianhua Lv, Xinda You, Jiayu Tao, Zhenwei Wu   +15 more
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The Effect of Chitosan and Chitin Oligomers on Gene Expression and Lignans Production in Linum album Cell Cultures

Journal of Medicinal Plants, 2014
Background: Linum album, a herbaceous and medicinal plant, has been shown to accumulate anti-tumor podophyllotoxin (PTOX) and related lignans. Objective: In this study, we have verified the time-course of cell growth, lignan production in cells treated ...
S Esmaeilzadeh Bahabadi, M Sharifi, J Murata, H Satake   +3 more
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Synthesis of Chitosan Oligomers/Propolis/Silver Nanoparticles Composite Systems and Study of Their Activity against Diplodia seriata

International Journal of Polymer Science, 2015
The synthesis and characterization of composites of oligomeric chitosan with propolis extract which allow the incorporation of a third component (silver nanoparticles) are reported, together with their application in aqueous or hydroalcoholic solutions ...
Petruta Mihaela Matei, Pablo Martín-Ramos, Mercedes Sánchez-Báscones, Salvador Hernández-Navarro, Adriana Correa-Guimaraes, Luis M. Navas-Gracia, Cassyo Araujo Rufino, M. Carmen Ramos-Sánchez, Jesús Martín-Gil   +8 more
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In Vitro Antifungal Activity of Chitosan-Polyphenol Conjugates against Phytophthora cinnamomi

AgriEngineering, 2020
Phytophthora cinnamomi is responsible for radical rot in a wide range of hosts, resulting in large economic and ecological losses worldwide. In Spain, it is responsible for diseases such as the oak decline or the chestnut blight. In this study, different
Petruta Mihaela Matei, Laura Buzón-Durán, Eduardo Pérez-Lebeña, Jesús Martín-Gil, Beatrice Michaela Iacomi, M. Carmen Ramos-Sánchez, Pablo Martín-Ramos   +6 more
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An Overview of Polyphenols and Color Chemistry in Cocoa

AgriFood: Journal of Agricultural Products for Food, EarlyView.
Cocoa polyphenols have been traditionally known for their beneficial properties in human health. However, less is known about their other impacts on cocoa processing. This review highlights current discoveries in the role of polyphenols in the formation of color in cocoa.
Jasmeet Kaur Khanijou, Mario Wibowo
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