Aerogels are the lightest processed solid materials on Earth and with the largest empty
volume fraction in their structure. Composition versatility, modularity, and feasibility of …

Spatial confinement in nanoporous media affects the structure, thermodynamics and mobility
of molecular soft matter often markedly. This article reviews thermodynamic equilibrium …

In this paper, a redox and enzyme dual-stimuli responsive delivery system (MSN-SS-HA)
based on mesoporous silica nanoparticles (MSN) for targeted drug delivery has been …

Introduction: Silica materials, in particular mesoporous silicas, have demonstrated excellent
properties to enhance the oral bioavailability of poorly water-soluble drugs. Current research …

Diatoms, unicellular photosynthetic algae covered with siliceous cell wall, are also called
frustule. These are the most potential naturally available materials for the development of …

Natural compounds and living organisms continue to play a limited role in crop protection,
and few of them have reached the market, despite their attractiveness and the efforts made …

Cowpea mosaic virus (CPMV) is a potent immunogenic adjuvant and epitope display
platform for the development of vaccines against cancers and infectious diseases, including …

Vaccines, one of the most effective and powerful public health measures, have saved
countless lives over the past century and still have a tremendous global impact. As an …

The global menace of cancer has led to an increased death toll in recent years. The constant
evolution of cancer therapeutics with novel delivery systems has paved the way for …

Silica-gelatin hybrid aerogels of varying gelatin content (from 4 wt.% to 24 wt.%) can be
conveniently impregnated with hydrophobic active agents (eg ibuprofen, ketoprofen) in …