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J Funct Biomater
January 2025
National Research Council, Institute for Organic Synthesis and Photoreactivity (CNR-ISOF), Via P. Gobetti 101, 40129 Bologna, Italy.
In recent years, several studies have focused on the development of sustainable, biocompatible, and biodegradable films with potential applications in wound healing and wound dressing systems. Natural macromolecules, particularly proteins, have emerged as attractive alternatives to synthetic polymers due to their biocompatibility, biodegradability, low immunogenicity, and adaptability. Among these proteins, keratin, extracted from waste wool, and fibroin, derived from cocoons, exhibit exceptional properties such as mechanical strength, cell adhesion capabilities, and suitability for various fabrication methods.
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January 2025
College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang University, 866 Yuhangtang Road, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310058, PR China. Electronic address:
Traditional wound care preparations frequently face challenges such as complex care protocols, poor patient compliance, limited skin permeability, lack of aesthetics, and inconvenience, in addition to the risk of bacterial infection. We developed a spray film preparation containing nanocellulose and L-serine modified nanosilver, capable of rapidly forming a transparent film on the skin within minutes of application. The incorporation of nanocellulose imparted protective, moisturizing, and breathable properties to the film, allowing for easy removal after use.
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December 2024
BIOMAT Research Group, University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU), Escuela de Ingeniería de Gipuzkoa, Europa Plaza 1, 20018 Donostia-San Sebastián, Spain; BCMaterials, Basque Center for Materials, Applications and Nanostructures, UPV/EHU Science Park, 48940 Leioa, Spain; Proteinmat Materials SL, Avenida de Tolosa 72, 20018 Donostia-San Sebastián, Spain. Electronic address:
With the urge to reduce the use of petroleum-based materials, the aim of this work is to valorize biowaste to develop smart films through a sustainable fabrication way. In this regard, choline chloride/urea (1:2) deep eutectic solvent (DES) at different concentrations (25, 40, 50 and 75 wt%) was used to dissolve cow horn, used as reinforcement agent in soy protein films. The film fabrication was carried out by compression molding, a fast and cost-effective.
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January 2025
The National Center for Precision Machining and Safety of Livestock and Poultry Products Joint Engineering Research Center, College of Food Science, South China Agricultural University, 510642 Guangzhou, China.
The rapid expansion of the livestock and poultry industry has led to a considerable increase in slaughter byproducts; however, exploring their potential applications still needs to be improved. These underutilized byproducts, which include nails, hides, skins, and bones, represent a significant loss of valuable biological resources. Among these materials, keratin has garnered considerable attention due to its unique properties as a natural biopolymer.
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December 2024
Lipids Utilization Lab, Department of Agricultural, Food and Nutritional Science, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada T6G 2P5.
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