Themed collection Sustainable Development Goal 3: Good Health and Well-Being

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Open Access Review Article

Polymeric biomaterials for periodontal tissue engineering and periodontitis

Biomaterials made of polymers has shown significant progress for periodontal regeneration and the treatment of periodontitis due to their superior properties such as controlled bioactive molecule delivery and 3D bioprintability.

Graphical abstract: Polymeric biomaterials for periodontal tissue engineering and periodontitis
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Open Access Review Article

Biological design and inspiration of bactericidal hierarchical interfaces

Surfaces act as reservoirs for the proliferation of microorganisms, including bacteria and viruses, that can be transmitted to individuals who come into contact with them.

Graphical abstract: Biological design and inspiration of bactericidal hierarchical interfaces
Open Access Review Article

Recent advances in removal of pharmaceutical pollutants in wastewater using metal oxides and carbonaceous materials as photocatalysts: a review

The pharmaceuticals industry has played an important role in developing medicines for improving health and quality of life in treating humans and animals around the world.

Graphical abstract: Recent advances in removal of pharmaceutical pollutants in wastewater using metal oxides and carbonaceous materials as photocatalysts: a review
Open Access Review Article

Recent advances in thermogels for the management of diabetic ocular complications

Diabetes when left untreated can lead to various complications in the eye – at its most severe, leading to vision loss. Injectable thermogels provide a minimally-invasive platform that facilitates the treatment and recovery of these patients.

Graphical abstract: Recent advances in thermogels for the management of diabetic ocular complications
Open Access Review Article

Thermoresponsive polymers with LCST transition: synthesis, characterization, and their impact on biomedical frontiers

Enhancing our comprehension of the structural influences alongside characterization tools for thermoresponsive polymers will pave the way to design and deploy more advanced biomaterials, holding promise for future applications in public health.

Graphical abstract: Thermoresponsive polymers with LCST transition: synthesis, characterization, and their impact on biomedical frontiers
Open Access Review Article

Recent progress in the development of conductive hydrogels and the application in 3D printed wearable sensors

This paper reviewed the research progress of 3D printing in wearable sensors based on conductive hydrogels, with an emphasis on classification of conductive hydrogels, the mechanisms of wearable sensors and applications of 3D printing methods.

Graphical abstract: Recent progress in the development of conductive hydrogels and the application in 3D printed wearable sensors
Open Access Communication

Flexible strain sensors based on silver nanowires and UV-curable acrylate elastomers for wrist movement monitoring

This article uses innovative UV-curable acrylate elastomer with AgNWs to develop flexible strain sensors for wrist movement monitoring.

Graphical abstract: Flexible strain sensors based on silver nanowires and UV-curable acrylate elastomers for wrist movement monitoring
Open Access Communication

Prevention of uropathogenic E. coli biofilm formation by hydrophobic nanoparticle coatings on polymeric substrates

Flame-made rare-earth nanostructured coatings are deposited in situ on catheter-mimicking surfaces and subsequently rendered superhydrophobic in a controlled way by hydrocarbon adsorption, preventing the growth of uropathogenic E. coli biofilms.

Graphical abstract: Prevention of uropathogenic E. coli biofilm formation by hydrophobic nanoparticle coatings on polymeric substrates
Open Access Paper

Antimicrobial textiles based on photocrosslinked poly(ethylene-co-acrylic acid)

Photocrosslinking poly(ethylene-co-acrylic acids) on textile surfaces gives hydrophilic antimicrobial coatings which function by contact lysis enhanced with green light.

Graphical abstract: Antimicrobial textiles based on photocrosslinked poly(ethylene-co-acrylic acid)
Open Access Paper

Polydiacetylene/copolymer sensors to detect lung cancer breath volatile organic compounds

Polydiacetylene/copolymer paper sensors were developed to detect five breath volatile organic compounds indicative of early lung cancer, including ethylbenzene, 2-butanone, hexanal, 2-ethylhexanol, and undecane.

Graphical abstract: Polydiacetylene/copolymer sensors to detect lung cancer breath volatile organic compounds
Open Access Paper

MOF-based sensors for the detection of airborne α-pinene

Two metal–organic frameworks, DUT-4(Al) and MIL-100(Fe), were explored as sensitive layers deposited at the surface of QCM transducers for the detection of α-pinene, a terpenic volatile organic compound encountered in indoor air at a trace level.

Graphical abstract: MOF-based sensors for the detection of airborne α-pinene
Open Access Paper

Improving the in vivo stability and sensor lifetime with new blend membranes on CGM sensors

PDMS/HT outer membrane-coated CGM sensors can extend the in vivo lifetime to 28 days.

Graphical abstract: Improving the in vivo stability and sensor lifetime with new blend membranes on CGM sensors
Open Access Paper

Polypropylene fabric coated with branched polyethyleneimine derivatives for high antiviral activity

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic context, the demand for new materials with antiviral and antibacterial properties has been increasing in recent years following an awareness to help prevent future outbreaks.

Graphical abstract: Polypropylene fabric coated with branched polyethyleneimine derivatives for high antiviral activity
Open Access Paper

Propene-bridged cyanurate tetramers decorated on carbon nanosheets with antibacterial activity: insights from molecular modeling and in vitro studies

Propene-bridged cyanurate tetramers (PBCTs) nested onto 2D nanosheets (CNHs) exhibit antibacterial activity by disrupting bacterial cell wall synthesis.

Graphical abstract: Propene-bridged cyanurate tetramers decorated on carbon nanosheets with antibacterial activity: insights from molecular modeling and in vitro studies
Open Access Paper

Targeted release of live probiotics from alginate-based nanofibers in a simulated gastrointestinal tract

We developed probiotic bacteria-loaded, alginate-based nanofibers via electrospinning for the targeted delivery of probiotics into the intestines.

Graphical abstract: Targeted release of live probiotics from alginate-based nanofibers in a simulated gastrointestinal tract
Open Access Paper

Post-polymerization functionalized sulfonium nanogels for gene delivery

Cross-linked polymer nanogels with positively charged sulfonium groups were designed and synthesized. After characterization, the gene delivery propensity of these materials was evaluated, which is likely hampered by limited cell entry.

Graphical abstract: Post-polymerization functionalized sulfonium nanogels for gene delivery
Open Access Paper

Virus adsorption and elution using cationic polymer brushes: potential applications for passive sampling in wastewater-based epidemiology

Efficient virus adsorption and selective elution of a nonenveloped virus are demonstrated by using cationic polymer brushes. These materials may have potential for passive sampling in wastewater-based epidemiology.

Graphical abstract: Virus adsorption and elution using cationic polymer brushes: potential applications for passive sampling in wastewater-based epidemiology
Open Access Paper

Uniform trehalose nanogels for glucagon stabilization

Uniform trehalose nanogels improve stability and solubility of glucagon in aqueous solution, particularly useful for long term storage at cold temperatures. Additionally, the glucagon nanogels were nontoxic, nonhemolytic, and efficacious in vitro.

Graphical abstract: Uniform trehalose nanogels for glucagon stabilization
Open Access Paper

Enhancing microplastic capture efficiencies with adhesive coatings on stainless-steel filters

Poly(alkyl acrylate)-based adhesives are used as coatings for stainless-steel filters to enhance microplastic removal efficiencies via adsorption.

Graphical abstract: Enhancing microplastic capture efficiencies with adhesive coatings on stainless-steel filters
Open Access Paper

Chitosan–saccharide conjugates for eradication of Pseudomonas aeruginosa biofilms

The problem of antibiotic resistance has raised serious concerns globally. Herein, we report the synthesis of new chitosan-saccharide conjugates to eradicate Pseudomonas aeruginosa biofilms.

Graphical abstract: Chitosan–saccharide conjugates for eradication of Pseudomonas aeruginosa biofilms
Open Access Paper

Triblock copolymer micelles enhance solubility, permeability and activity of a quorum sensing inhibitor against Pseudomonas aeruginosa biofilms

Combination therapies offer potential solutions to the growing threats of antimicrobial resistance. We describe polymer delivery materials for Quorum Sensing Inhibitors used in combination with ciprofloxacin to enhance potency in bacterial biofilms.

Graphical abstract: Triblock copolymer micelles enhance solubility, permeability and activity of a quorum sensing inhibitor against Pseudomonas aeruginosa biofilms
Open Access Paper

Green synthesis of a disordered N-doped carbonaceous aerogel from waste for the removal of over-the-counter drugs and environmental assessment

Removal of emerging pollutants from wastewater and growth of plants by treated water using waste biomass-derived carbonaceous aerogel.

Graphical abstract: Green synthesis of a disordered N-doped carbonaceous aerogel from waste for the removal of over-the-counter drugs and environmental assessment
Open Access Paper

Drug catalyzed polymerization yields one pot nanomedicines

In this work, by using drugs as a catalyst coupled with a polymerization-induced self-assembly process, we synthesise drug-polymer particles in one pot compared to a standard stepwise process.

Graphical abstract: Drug catalyzed polymerization yields one pot nanomedicines
Open Access Paper

Carboxymethylcellulose modified Fe3O4@SiO2@GdPO4:Tb3+,Ce3+ nanocomposites for combined optical and magnetic fluid hyperthermia in cancer therapy

A stepwise synthetic method is reported for the synthesis of multifunctional, magnetic and luminescent composites with silica-coated Fe3O4 as the core and Ce3+ sensitized Tb3+ doped GdPO4 embedded in carboxymethylcellulose.

Graphical abstract: Carboxymethylcellulose modified Fe3O4@SiO2@GdPO4:Tb3+,Ce3+ nanocomposites for combined optical and magnetic fluid hyperthermia in cancer therapy
Open Access Paper

Nanoengineered parallelogram-NiFe2O4/rGO nanocomposite-based biosensing interface for highly efficient electrochemical detection of neurodegenerative disorders via dopamine monitoring

A low-temperature hydrothermal method for synthesis of unique parallelogram morphology based NiFe2O4 and NiFe2O4/reduced graphene oxide nanocomposite for fabricating biosensors for dopamine monitoring.

Graphical abstract: Nanoengineered parallelogram-NiFe2O4/rGO nanocomposite-based biosensing interface for highly efficient electrochemical detection of neurodegenerative disorders via dopamine monitoring
Open Access Paper

Sulfonyldibenzoate coordination polymers as bioactive dopants for polysaccharide films with antibacterial and antibiofilm properties

Silver(I) and copper(II) sulfonyldibenzoate coordination polymers were assembled and applied as bioactive dopants for hybrid biopolymer films with remarkable antibacterial and biofilm inhibition activity.

Graphical abstract: Sulfonyldibenzoate coordination polymers as bioactive dopants for polysaccharide films with antibacterial and antibiofilm properties
Open Access Paper

Porous bioelectronic substrates for simple electrochemical conjugation and subsequent, controlled electrochemical release of antisense oligonucleotide drug

Electrochemically-driven terpolymer, P(EDOT-co-EDOTSAc-co-EDOTEG), offers rapid and controllable connexin43 antisense conjugation and release.

Graphical abstract: Porous bioelectronic substrates for simple electrochemical conjugation and subsequent, controlled electrochemical release of antisense oligonucleotide drug
Open Access Paper

Matrix metalloproteinase responsive hydrogel microplates for programmed killing of invasive tumour cells

Hydrogel microplates are formed through photoinitiated thiol–ene chemistry in a soft-lithography process, leading to enzyme responsive drug nanoparticle release to MMP-2/9 expressing brain cancer cell line U87-MG.

Graphical abstract: Matrix metalloproteinase responsive hydrogel microplates for programmed killing of invasive tumour cells
Open Access Paper

Dynamic polymer nanocomposites towards strain sensors and customizable resistors

Multiple architectural pathways are developed towards self-healable responsive polymer nanocomposites using CNT reinforcement and multiple dynamic chemistries. These materials contribute to applications in smart lighting systems and custom resistors.

Graphical abstract: Dynamic polymer nanocomposites towards strain sensors and customizable resistors
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Welcome to our new collection dedicated to highlighting impactful work taking place across the world to meet the United Nations Global Sustainable Development Goals. Across the 17 Global Sustainability Goals, RSC Applied Polymers and RSC Applied Interfaces authors have been demonstrating how chemistry really can make the world a better place. This Sustainable Development Goal collection focuses on Sustainable Development Goal 3: good health and well-being, with articles that explore procedures, practices and technology in modern medicine which can help address the growing concerns for world health and ensure sustainable and affordable future health outcomes for everyone. Keep an eye out for our other Sustainable Development Goals collections.

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