This is our latest selection of worldwide publications and patents in english on Biomaterials, between many scientific online journals, classified and focused on biomaterial, tissue engineering, biodegradability, biopolymer, biocompatibility, scaffold, biodegradable, hydroxyapatite, chitosan and alginate.
A Natural Scaffold for Drug and Agrochemical Discovery
Published on 2025-03-10 by Ke Chen, Shumin Wang, Shuyue Fu, Junehyun Kim, Phumbum Park, Rui Liu, Kang Lei @MDPI
Abstract: 4(3H)-quinazolinone is a functional scaffold that exists widely both in natural products and synthetic organic compounds. Its drug-like derivatives have been extensively synthesized with interesting biological features including anticancer, anti-inflammatory, antiviral, antimalarial, antibacterial, antifungal, and herbicidal, etc. In this review, we highlight the medicinal and agrochemical versatility of the 4(3H)-quinazolinone scaffold according to the studies published in the past six years (2[...]
Our summary: Functional scaffold with medicinal and agrochemical versatility, highlighting biological features and structure-activity relationship, valuable guidance for novel lead compounds.
4(3H)-quinazolinone, drug discovery, agrochemical, scaffold
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Painted Electrode with Activated Coconut Carbon for Microbial Fuel Cell
Published on 2025-03-10 by Pawe? P. W?odarczyk, Barbara W?odarczyk @MDPI
Abstract: A microbial fuel cell (MFC) is a bio-electrochemical system that utilizes electroactive microorganisms to generate electricity. These microorganisms, which convert the energy stored in substrates such as wastewater into electricity, grow on the anode. To ensure biocompatibility, anodes are typically made from carbon-based materials. Therefore, a carbon-based material (by-product of coconut processing) was selected for testing in this study. The anode was prepared by bonding activated coconut car[...]
Our summary: Painted electrode with activated coconut carbon shows comparable performance to carbon felt in microbial fuel cell. Waste-derived materials can be effectively utilized as electrode components. Potential for further investigations in developing cost-efficient electrodes for MFC applications.
electrode, activated coconut carbon, microbial fuel cell, biocompatible layer
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Green Synthesis, Characterization, and Optimization of Chitosan Nanoparticles Using Blumea balsamifera Extract
Published on 2025-03-10 by Johann Dominic A. Villarta, Fernan Joseph C. Paylago, Janne Camille H. Poldo, Jalen Stephen R. Santos, Tricia Anne Marie M. Escordial, Charlimagne M. Montealegre @MDPI
Abstract: Chitosan nanoparticles are nontoxic polymers with diverse biomedical applications. Traditional nanoparticle synthesis often involves harmful chemicals or results in reduced desirable properties, sparking interest in green synthesis methods for nanoparticle production. Utilizing plant-based phytochemicals as reducing and capping agents offers advantages like biocompatibility, sustainability, and safety. This study explored Blumea balsamifera leaf extract for chitosan nanoparticle (CNP) synthesis.[...]
Our summary: This study explores the use of Blumea balsamifera extract for the green synthesis of chitosan nanoparticles, which are characterized using DLS and SEM. Optimization of the synthesis process is achieved through UV-Vis analysis and FCCCD, with promising antibacterial applications against E. coli.
Green Synthesis, Characterization, Optimization, Chitosan Nanoparticles
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Electrical Characterization of Cost-Effective Screen-Printed Sensors Based on Thermoplastic Polyurethane, Polyimide, and Polyethylene Terephthalate
Published on 2025-03-10 by Muhammad Faiz ul Hassan, Yan Wang, Kai Yang, Yading Wen, Shichao Jin, Yi Zhang, Xiaosheng Zhang @MDPI
Abstract: In recent years, the improvement in living standards and the corresponding increase in quality-of-life expectations have significantly increased the demand for advanced electronic products. This trend has generated great interest in human health monitoring and extensive research efforts. Flexible sensors in particular are being given preference because of their high extensibility, excellent biocompatibility properties, low weight, and low cost. In the present work, we took this idea further and [...]
Our summary: Improvement in living standards has increased demand for advanced electronic products. Flexible sensors using TPU, PI, and PET substrates were designed with silver paste ink. Study contributes to new generation of flexible sensors for health monitoring.
Electrical Characterization, Screen-Printed Sensors, Thermoplastic Polyurethane, Flexible Sensors
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Eco-Friendly Design for Sustainable Gift Packaging
Published on 2025-03-10 by Andreja Poga?ar, Diana Gregor-Svetec @MDPI
Abstract: Modern packaging must be efficient, safe, and attractively designed, while also minimizing unnecessary waste. Eco-design principles, such as material reduction, reusability, and minimal environmental impact, were central to this study. We applied these principles to the development of innovative, multipurpose gift packaging and labels, optimizing material use, eliminating unnecessary printing, and integrating sustainable features such as a structural design which requires no gluing. Alongside ch[...]
Our summary: Efficient, safe, and attractively designed packaging and labels with minimal environmental impact. Innovative, multipurpose gift packaging optimized for material use and sustainability. Incorporation of interactive elements and augmented reality application for enhanced product appeal.
eco-friendly design, sustainable gift packaging, eco-design principles, biodegradable paper label
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Characterization and Modelling of Biomimetic Bone Through Additive Manufacturing
Published on 2025-03-10 by Niranjan Srinivasan, Mohsen Barmouz, Bahman Azarhoushang @MDPI
Abstract: The long-term success of bone implant scaffolds depends on numerous factors, such as their porosity, mechanical properties, and biocompatibility. These properties depend on the type of material, such as metals and their alloys or ceramics, and the procedure used to create the scaffolds. This study aims to find the biomimetic properties of aluminum 6061 (Al 6061) alloy through Digital Light Processing (DLP) and sintering. Hollow cylindrical Al 6061 samples are printed through the DLP process at 9[...]
Our summary: Long-term success of bone implant scaffolds depends on porosity, mechanical properties, and biocompatibility. Study aims to find biomimetic properties of Al 6061 alloy through DLP and sintering. Scaffold model created with anisotropic properties closer to trabecular bone.
Additive Manufacturing, Biomimetic Bone, Characterization, Modelling
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Controlled release fertilizer
Patent published on the 2025-03-06 in WO under Ref WO2025049784 by PROFILE PRODUCTS LLC [US] (Rosenthal Eric [us], Patterson Brian [us], Mercado Andrew Luis [us], White Brandon Ellis [us])
Abstract: A control release fertilizer (CRF) includes a plurality of prills having a nutrient core including one or more type of nutrients, an external wax coating, and a plurality of internal inter-crosslinked coating layers including a blend of a biodegradable seed-oil-based polyurethane and a wax, the external coating and the plurality of internal inter-crosslinked coating layers forming a semi-permeable membrane for the one or more types of nutrients.[...]
Our summary: A controlled release fertilizer with prills containing nutrient core, external wax coating, and internal inter-crosslinked coating layers forming a semi-permeable membrane for nutrients.
controlled release, fertilizer, prills, coating
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Anode assembly comprising solid electrolyte layer directly coated on anode layer and all solid state battery comprising same
Patent published on the 2025-03-06 in WO under Ref WO2025049364 by FACTORIAL INC [US] (Hao Fang [us], Wakaba Daniel [us], Kim Hyun Seok [us], Nguyen Minh [us], Burdynska Joanna [us])
Abstract: Disclosed is an anode assembly comprising an anode layer and a solid electrolyte layer prepared by directly coating a slurry comprising a solid electrolyte and a binder on the anode layer. The interfacial resistance between the anode layer and the solid electrolyte membrane is lower than that of an assembly prepared without direct coating. In one embodiment, the solid electrolyte is a sulfide electrolyte. In one embodiment, the binder is a nonfibrillizable binder. In one embodiment, the electrol[...]
Our summary: Anode assembly with solid electrolyte layer directly coated on anode layer, lower interfacial resistance, sulfide electrolyte without scaffold layer.
solid electrolyte layer, anode layer, anode assembly, all solid state battery
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