Natural polymers and bio-inspired macromolecular materials
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DOI: 10.1016/j.eurpolymj.2017.05.010
Abstract: Growing societal awareness of environmental issues has become a driver to promote the design and production of polymeric products based on renewable or biological materials, as we outlined in the preface of the special issues… read more here.
Keywords: inspired macromolecular; bio inspired; polymer journal; polymers bio ... See more keywords
Collagen blended with natural polymers: Recent advances and trends
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DOI: 10.1016/j.progpolymsci.2021.101452
Abstract: Abstract This review provides a report on recent advances in the field of research on the blends of collagen with other natural polymers. Collagen-based materials have attracted significant academic interest but industrial attention is still… read more here.
Keywords: collagen; blended natural; collagen blended; recent advances ... See more keywords
New types of mortars obtained by aditiving traditional mortars with natural polymers to increase physico-mechanical performances
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DOI: 10.1016/j.promfg.2019.02.203
Abstract: Abstract This study represents a synthesis of the worldwide built structures which lasted across centuries due to the durability obtained by mixing some natural materials enriched with natural polymers. This work aims to identify the… read more here.
Keywords: mortars obtained; natural polymers; types mortars; obtained aditiving ... See more keywords
The use of natural polymers for treatments enhancing sowing material
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DOI: 10.14314/polimery.2021.1.2
Abstract: Biopolymers from a group of polysaccharides are used in treatments enhancing sowing material of crops due to their physical and chemical properties, susceptibility to chemical modification, biodegradability and high bioactivity. Natural polymers, such as: chitosan,… read more here.
Keywords: natural polymers; enhancing sowing; sowing material; treatments enhancing ... See more keywords
Multiple Natural Polymers in Drug and Gene Delivery Systems.
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DOI: 10.2174/0929867330666230316094540
Abstract: BACKGROUND Natural polymers are organic compounds produced by living organisms. In nature, they exist in three main forms, including proteins, polysaccharides and nucleic acids. In recent years, with the continuous research on drug and gene… read more here.
Keywords: drug gene; delivery systems; gene delivery; delivery ... See more keywords
Drug Release from Porous Matrixes based on Natural Polymers.
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DOI: 10.2174/1389201018666171103141347
Abstract: BACKGROUND This review provides a report on recent advances in the field of drug release from matrixes made of natural polymers. Herein, the properties of natural polymers such as proteins and polysaccharides are discussed in… read more here.
Keywords: treatment; drug; drug release; matrixes based ... See more keywords
Photocrosslinkable natural polymers in tissue engineering
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DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2023.1127757
Abstract: Natural polymers have been widely used in scaffolds for tissue engineering due to their superior biocompatibility, biodegradability, and low cytotoxicity compared to synthetic polymers. Despite these advantages, there remain drawbacks such as unsatisfying mechanical properties… read more here.
Keywords: polymers tissue; tissue engineering; photocrosslinkable natural; engineering ... See more keywords
Comparison of NIH 3T3 Cellular Adhesion on Fibrous Scaffolds Constructed from Natural and Synthetic Polymers
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DOI: 10.3390/biomimetics8010099
Abstract: Polymer scaffolds are increasingly ubiquitous in the field of tissue engineering in improving the repair and regeneration of damaged tissue. Natural polymers exhibit better cellular adhesion and proliferation than biodegradable synthetics but exhibit inferior mechanical… read more here.
Keywords: adhesion; nih 3t3; natural polymers; natural synthetic ... See more keywords
Irreversible and Self-Healing Electrically Conductive Hydrogels Made of Bio-Based Polymers
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DOI: 10.3390/ijms23020842
Abstract: Electrically conductive materials that are fabricated based on natural polymers have seen significant interest in numerous applications, especially when advanced properties such as self-healing are introduced. In this article review, the hydrogels that are based… read more here.
Keywords: conductive hydrogels; electrically conductive; natural polymers; hydrogels based ... See more keywords
Physically Cross-Linked Gels of PVA with Natural Polymers as Matrices for Manuka Honey Release in Wound-Care Applications
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DOI: 10.3390/ma12040559
Abstract: Manuka honey is a well-known natural material from New Zealand, considered to have properties beneficial for burn treatment. Gels created from polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) blended with natural polymers are potential burn-care dressings, combining biocompatibility with… read more here.
Keywords: gels pva; honey; pva cmc; pva ... See more keywords
Eco-Friendly Biosorbents Based on Microbial Biomass and Natural Polymers: Synthesis, Characterization and Application for the Removal of Drugs and Dyes from Aqueous Solutions
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DOI: 10.3390/ma14174810
Abstract: Pharmaceuticals and dyes are a very important part of the nonbiodegradable or hard biodegradable substances present in wastewater. Microorganisms are already known to be effective biosorbents, but the use of free microbial cells involves difficulties… read more here.
Keywords: drugs dyes; removal drugs; removal; dyes aqueous ... See more keywords