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Droplet microfluidics: Enabling the tailored fabrication of hydrogel particles

Droplet, EarlyView.
Droplet microfluidics enables precise, versatile fabrication of hydrogel particles with controlled size, composition, and structure. This review summarizes fundamental principles, engineering strategies, and emerging applications, providing a framework for advancing microfluidic hydrogel technologies.
Zhongqiao Gan, Xu Hou
wiley   +1 more source

Supramolecular Nanoarchitectonics of PNIPAAM‐co‐MA and Imogolite to Obtain Thermoresponsive Clay Nanotubes Through Complexation Mechanism

Advanced Materials Interfaces
In this study, the colloidal properties of hybrids formed by imogolite nanotubes (INTs) and poly(N‐isopropylacrylamide)‐co‐methacrylic (PNIPAAM‐co‐MA) are investigated, which is a thermo‐sensitive copolymer suitable for drug delivery applications.
Claire Hotton, Lorenzo Lisuzzo, Giuseppe Cavallaro, Erwan Paineau, Thomas Bizien, Giuseppe Lazzara   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Using embedded alginate microparticles to tune the properties of in situ forming poly(N‐isopropylacrylamide)‐graft‐chondroitin sulfate bioadhesive hydrogels for replacement and repair of the nucleus pulposus of the intervertebral disc

JOR Spine, 2021
Low back pain is a major public health issue associated with degeneration of the intervertebral disc (IVD). The early stages of degeneration are characterized by the dehydration of the central, gelatinous portion of the IVD, the nucleus pulposus (NP ...
Thomas Christiani, Karen Mys, Karl Dyer, Jennifer Kadlowec, Cristina Iftode, Andrea Jennifer Vernengo   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Altering peptide fibrillization by polymer conjugation [PDF]

, 2012
A strategy is presented that exploits the ability of synthetic polymers of different nature to disturb the strong selfassembly capabilities of amyloid based β-sheet forming peptides.
Castelletto, Valeria, Dehn, Sabrina, Hamley, Ian W., Perrier, Sébastien   +3 more
core   +1 more source

Simulation of controllable permeation in PNIPAAm coated membranes

SPIE Proceedings, 2016
Membranes separate fluid compartments and can comprise transport structures for selective permeation. In biology, channel proteins are specialized in their atomic structure to allow transport of specific compounds (selectivity). Conformational changes in protein structure allow the control of the permeation abilities by outer stimuli (gating).
Ehrenhofer, Adrian, Wallmersperger, Thomas, Richter, Andreas   +2 more
openaire   +3 more sources

Thermoresponsive Complex Coacervates as Advanced Carriers for Cell‐Laden Liquid‐Core Capsules for Biomedical Applications

Small, EarlyView.
A thermoresponsive complex coacervate is engineered to transport liquid‐core capsules loaded with human adipose‐derived stem cells, forming modular, hierarchically organized tissue‐forming units. This injectable platform enables precise spatial control while maintaining high cell viability, offering a versatile and bioinspired strategy for minimally ...
Luís P. G. Monteiro, Mariana Carreira, Julien Es Sayed, Marleen Kamperman, João M. M. Rodrigues, João Mano   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Controlled release and antibioticeffect of vancomycin-loaded poly(-isopropylacrylamide) nanoparticles as a smart drug delivery system

Journal of Applied Biomaterials & Functional Materials
Numerous studies have addressed the use of vancomycin (VA) to effectively treat bacterial infections. However, VA is known to cause side effects when administered intravenously.
Liang Lei, Shanlong Li, Xuefeng Kang, Jian Shang   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Novel thermoresponsive assemblies of co-grafted natural and synthetic polymers for water purification [PDF]

, 2016
Water contamination and its purification are a global problem. The current approach to purify water is reduction of impurities to acceptable levels. One of the ways to achieve this is by use of water-soluble polymers that extract organic and metallic ...
Ambre, Premlata, Barton, Stephen, Chandra, Sudeshna, Coutinho, Evans, Singh Paneysar, Joginder   +4 more
core   +1 more source

Innovative Drug Delivery Systems for the Treatment of Glaucoma

MedComm – Biomaterials and Applications, Volume 5, Issue 2, June 2026.
This review aims to provide a comprehensive overview of current topical drug delivery strategies for ocular hypotensive agents in glaucoma therapy. Additionally, it discusses the potential impact of emerging nanotechnological and biomaterial‐based systems in shaping the future of ophthalmic drug delivery, with an emphasis on enhancing efficacy, safety,
Jing Chu, Junzhi Li, Zhenlin Chen, Jinyu Zhang, Siqi Feng, Jiaying Huang, Yawen Chu, Xue Zhou, Wei Wang, Shangsi Chen   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

Thermoresponsive Cationic Polymers: PFAS Binding Performance under Variable pH, Temperature and Comonomer Composition

Gels, 2022
The versatility and unique qualities of thermoresponsive polymeric systems have led to the application of these materials in a multitude of fields. One such field that can significantly benefit from the use of innovative, smart materials is environmental
E. Molly Frazar, Anicah Smith, Thomas Dziubla, J. Zach Hilt   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source