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Rheology of the processing window for 3D printing of hydrogels with biological implication.

The complex nature of ion migration at the nanoscale and the associated redox reaction in resistive switching requires a thorough understanding through transmission electron microscopy (TEM).

An alkali-free hydrothermal method using amino acids as precipitant and stabilizer enabled one-step synthesis of delaminated LDH nanosheets, improving stability and oxygen evolution for sustainable energy applications.

Viscoelastic properties as well as peptide functionalization of PEGDA hydrogels affect cell differentiation towards the osteogenic lineage.

Zeolitic imidazolate framework (ZIF) decorated bacterial cellulose (BC) ultra-low grammage coating can increase the adsorption capacity and barrier properties of woven textiles without sacrificing moisture transmission.

The presented study deals with the optimization of alumina nanosheet (ANS) content in magnesium oxychloride cement (MOC)-based construction composites filled with silica sand.

This study explored the enhancement of ammonia (NH₃) sensing properties of MoS₂ nanoflowers through a direct current (DC) plasma treatment with nitrogen incorporation.

Light-initiated crosslinking of hydrogels is a promising approach for the controlled fabrication of 3D environments in tissue engineering.

This study investigates the synthesis and catalytic performance of nano-confined manganese oxide (MnO_x) on SBA-15 for ethylene oxidation.

Fe(II) clathrochelate-bridged arylamine was made, revealing an outstanding I₂ vapor uptake of 15 g g⁻¹. TAC1–3 demonstrated notable I₂ adsorption from cyclohexane and aqueous solutions reaching capacities of 1.11 g g⁻¹ and 5.95 g g⁻¹, respectively.

Bacterial cellulose (BC), a biogenic nanomaterial with a three-dimensional reticulated architecture, serves as a dynamic platform for next-generation composites.

We demonstrate high cycling stability of eumelanin on TiO₂ and record-breaking melanin-DSSC efficiencies of 0.24% before/0.42% after UV-light exposure.

DFO-PS joint material enhanced bone growth via macrophage regulation and stem cell control, improving trabecular thickness and fixation strength with biomineralization potential.

Developing textiles with antibacterial and antiviral properties and excellent wash resistance can be a promising approach to combat multidrug-resistant bacteria, the influenza virus, SARS-CoV-2 and so on.

Cyclic peptides targeting Bax were designed and evaluated via MD simulations. The peptides bind Bax with high affinity, potentially modulating its apoptotic function. This approach offers a foundation for peptide-based therapeutics.

The incorporation of thermally conductive exfoliated graphite into polystyrene fibers significantly enhances their thermal conductivity. This modification in the yarn structure optimizes thermal management by enabling effective heat transfer.

In this study, we examined the modification of polylactic acid (PLA) plates and powders using a photo-activated chlorine dioxide (ClO₂˙) treatment.

PEDOT:DBSA hydrogel shows excellent biocompatibility, tunable mechanical properties, and electrical properties for cell-targeted bioelectronics. This hydrogel could enhance bioelectronic devices' efficiency and applicability in cell stimulation.

As hydrostatic pressure increases, the polaron formation energy in EA₂PbI₄ increases and therefore the emission of free exciton (FE) containing a large polaron (FEP) is enhanced and redshifts by a factor of 1.5 relative to the FE emission.

Recombinant reflectin proteins reversibly condense in vitro with pH changes. The kinetics assembly is sequence dependent and is essential for designing reflectin-based biophotonic materials.

A far-red absorbing Zn phthalocyanine encapsulated in self-assembled nanocarriers of different topology: self-folded single-chain nanoparticles (SCNPs) and star-like aggregates (SLAs) show robust photodynamic therapy potential.