1. Water uptake, thin-film characterization, and gravimetric pH-sensing of poly(vinylphosphonate)-based hydrogelsAnton S. Maier, Matjaž Finšgar, Beatrice De Chiara, Rupert Kargl, Bernhard Wolfrum, Karin Stana-Kleinschek, Bernhard Rieger, 2024, original scientific article Keywords: superabsorbent hydrogels, pH-responsiveness, hydrogel thin films, quartz crystal microbalance, pH sensor, reversible swelling
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2. Advanced bio-based polymers for astrocyte cell modelsLidija Gradišnik, Roman Bošnjak, Tina Maver, Tomaž Velnar, 2021, review article Abstract: The development of in vitro neural tissue analogs is of great interest for many biomedical engineering applications, including the tissue engineering of neural interfaces, treatment of neurodegenerative diseases, and in vitro evaluation of cell-material interactions. Since astrocytes play a crucial role in the regenerative processes of the central nervous system, the development of biomaterials that interact favorably with astrocytes is of great research interest. The sources of human astrocytes, suitable natural biomaterials, guidance scaffolds, and ligand patterned surfaces are discussed in the article. New findings in this field are essential for the future treatment of spinal cord and brain injuries.
Keywords: astrocytes, hydrogels, tissue engineering
Published in DKUM: 14.08.2024; Views: 118; Downloads: 8
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3. Development of a novel NiCu nanoparticle-loaded polysaccharide-based hydrogel for 3D printing of customizable dressings with promising cytotoxicity against melanoma cellsLaura Činč Ćurić, Maša Šuligoj, Maja Ibic, Nina Marovič, Boštjan Vihar, Matej Vesenjak, Polona Dobnik-Dubrovski, Nejc Novak, Janja Stergar, Irena Ban, Uroš Maver, Marko Milojević, Tina Maver, 2023, original scientific article Keywords: nanoparticle-loaded hydrogels, 3D printed dressings, polysaccharides, nickel-copper nanoparticles, cytotoxic activity
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4. Cellulose–chitosan functional biocompositesSimona Strnad, Lidija Fras Zemljič, 2023, review article Abstract: Here, we present a detailed review of recent research and achievements in the field of combining two extremely important polysaccharides; namely, cellulose and chitosan. The most important properties of the two polysaccharides are outlined, giving rise to the interest in their combination. We present various structures and forms of composite materials that have been developed recently. Thus, aerogels, hydrogels, films, foams, membranes, fibres, and nanofibres are discussed, alongside the main techniques for their fabrication, such as coextrusion, co-casting, electrospinning, coating, and adsorption. It is shown that the combination of bacterial cellulose with chitosan has recently gained increasing attention. This is particularly attractive, because both are representative of a biopolymer that is biodegradable and friendly to humans and the environment. The rising standard of living and growing environmental awareness are the driving forces for the development of these materials. In this review, we have shown that the field of combining these two extraordinary polysaccharides is an inexhaustible source of ideas and opportunities for the development of advanced functional materials.
Keywords: biocomposites, functional materials, cellulose–chitosan, fibers, films, hydrogels, nanofibers
Published in DKUM: 19.02.2024; Views: 293; Downloads: 32
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