The rise of electroactive materials in face masks for preventing virus infections

S Zhang, N Wang, Q Zhang, R Guan, Z Qu… - … Applied Materials & …, 2023 - ACS Publications
Air-transmitted pathogens may cause severe epidemics, posing considerable threats to
public health and safety. Wearing a face mask is one of the most effective ways to prevent …

Antiviral characterization of advanced materials: use of bacteriophage phi 6 as surrogate of enveloped viruses such as SARS-CoV-2

Á Serrano-Aroca - International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2022 - mdpi.com
The bacteriophage phi 6 is a virus that belongs to a different Baltimore group than SARS-
CoV-2 (group III instead of IV). However, it has a round-like shape and a lipid envelope like …

Pharmacologic effects approach of essential oils and their components on respiratory diseases

J Li, W Chen, H Liu, H Liu, S **ang, F You… - Journal of …, 2023 - Elsevier
Abstract Ethnopharmacological relevance Essential oils (EOs) are concentrated
hydrophobic liquids with volatility and a unique aroma. Formed by aromatic plants as …

Antibacterial and antiviral chitosan oligosaccharide modified cellulosic fibers with durability against washing and long-acting activity

J Lan, J Chen, R Zhu, C Lin, X Ma, S Cao - International Journal of …, 2023 - Elsevier
The worldwide outbreak of SARS-CoV-2 has attracted extensive attention to antibacterial
and antivirus materials. Cellulose is the most potential candidate for the preparation of …

Electrospinning as a promising process to preserve the quality and safety of meat and meat products

M Gagaoua, VZ Pinto, G Göksen, L Alessandroni… - Coatings, 2022 - mdpi.com
Fresh and processed meat products are staple foods worldwide. However, these products
are considered perishable foods and their deterioration depends partly on the inner and …

[HTML][HTML] Pullulan hydrogels as drug release platforms in biomedicine

MO Teixeira, E Marinho, C Silva, JC Antunes… - Journal of Drug Delivery …, 2023 - Elsevier
It is increasingly urgent to develop new therapeutic systems to combat the spreading and
evolution of various pathologies globally. Nonspecific therapies and/or insufficient …

Comparison of Zinc Oxide Nanoparticle Integration into Non-Woven Fabrics Using Different Functionalisation Methods for Prospective Application as Active …

T Ferreira, AC Vale, AC Pinto, RV Costa, V Pais… - Polymers, 2023 - mdpi.com
The development of advanced facemasks stands out as a paramount priority in enhancing
healthcare preparedness. In this work, different polypropylene non-woven fabrics (NWF) …

Recent trends in protective textiles against biological threats: A focus on biological warfare agents

JC Antunes, IP Moreira, F Gomes, F Cunha… - Polymers, 2022 - mdpi.com
The rising threats to worldwide security (affecting the military, first responders, and civilians)
urge us to develop efficient and versatile technological solutions to protect human beings …

[HTML][HTML] Antimicrobial, antioxidant and cytocompatible coaxial wet-spun fibers made of polycaprolactone and cellulose acetate loaded with essential oils for wound …

CS Miranda, E Marinho, CL Seabra, C Evenou… - International Journal of …, 2024 - Elsevier
Chronic wounds represent a serious worldwide concern, being often associated with
bacterial infections. As the prevalence of bacterial infections increase, it is crucial to search …

Synthesis, fabrication and biosafety profiles of biobased microemulsions reinforced electrospun nanofibers for wound dressing applications

L Sethuram, J Thomas - Nano-Structures & Nano-Objects, 2023 - Elsevier
Wound infections play a vital role in the development of chronic conditions resulting in
delayed wound healing. The present work describes the fabrication of high efficacious …