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Jakub Kowalski, Joanna Rygas, Karolina Homa, Wojciech Dobrzynski, Rafal J. Wiglusz, Jacek Matys and Maciej Dobrzynski
Numerous failures in root canal treatment (RCT), attributed to the persistence of adverse microbiota, prompted researchers to develop a biomaterial with effective antibacterial and antifungal properties. In our systematic review, emphasis was placed on e...
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Riccardo Fontana, Eva Sánchez-Hernández, Pablo Martín-Ramos, Jesús Martín-Gil and Peggy Marconi
Smilax aspera L. (commonly known as sarsaparilla) is recognized for its composition rich in flavonoids, phenylpropanoids, steroidal saponins, stilbenoids, and tannins, exhibiting anti-inflammatory, cytotoxic, and antimicrobial properties. This study inve...
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Tsvetelina Batsalova, Alexander Vasil?kov, Dzhemal Moten, Anastasiia Voronova, Ivanka Teneva, Alexander Naumkin and Balik Dzhambazov
Bimetallic nanoparticles (BMNPs) combine unique and synergistic properties of two metals, allowing new specific applications. In this study, bimetallic AuFe nanoparticles and their conjugates with methotrexate (MTX) were obtained with an environmentally ...
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Maria Eleni Ioannou, Georgia K. Pouroutzidou, Iason Chatzimentor, Ioannis Tsamesidis, Nikoletta Florini, Ioannis Tsiaoussis, Evgenia Lymperaki, Philomela Komninou and Eleana Kontonasaki
Hemocompatible nanoparticles with reactive oxygen species (ROS) scavenging properties for titanium implant surface coatings may eliminate implant failure related to inflammation and bacterial invasion. Cerium (Ce) is a rare earth element, that belongs to...
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Yu Zhou, Kaimin Chen, Li Liu, Shaoguo Wen and Taijiang Gui
Phthalocyanine pigments have many problems in waterborne coating applications because of their low polarity, poor dispersion in water, and easy agglomeration properties. In order to solve these problems, the phthalocyanine pigments were encapsulated with...
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Dylan Shun Izuma, Norihiro Suzuki, Tomonori Suzuki, Haruka Motomura, Shiro Ando, Akira Fujishima, Katsuya Teshima and Chiaki Terashima
A TiO2-coated net with photocatalytic antibacterial properties that purifies water for practical use in developing countries was fabricated. The TiO2 particles were modified with a silane coupling agent, aminopropyltriethoxysilane or hexadecyltrimethoxys...
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Fatme Awada, Kamar Hamade, Mounir Kassir, Zeinab Hammoud, François Mesnard, Hassan Rammal and Ophelie Fliniaux
Laurus nobilis belongs to the family Lauraceae and is characterized by its evergreen nature. It is well known because of its traditional use in cooking and folk medicine. Many studies have been performed regarding its chemical composition and the pharmac...
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Shaotian Zhang, Dafu Wei, Xiang Xu and Yong Guan
It is still crucial to improve the mechanical characteristics of polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) films without resorting to chemical cross-linking. In this study, boric acid (BA) was used to enhance the mechanical characteristics of PVA films while maintaining t...
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Asad Masood, Naeem Ahmed, Fatima Shahid, M. F. Mohd Razip Wee, Anuttam Patra and Kim S. Siow
Medical devices are often vulnerable to colonization by nosocomial pathogens (bacteria), leading to infections. Traditional sterilization methods may not always be effective, and as a result, alternative options are being explored to prevent microbial co...
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Kang Hyun Lee, Youngsang Chun, Ja Hyun Lee, Jong Uk Lee, Taek Lee and Hah Young Yoo
Mandarin peels (MPs), a food-processing residue, have several restrictions on their disposal and can cause serious environmental pollution. In this study, MP was used to fabricate a functional bioelastomer with antioxidant and antibacterial activities. B...
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