A review on exploring the potential of PVA and chitosan in biomedical applications: a focus on tissue engineering, drug delivery and biomedical sensors

D Manohar, RS Babu, B Vijaya, S Nallakumar… - International Journal of …, 2024 - Elsevier
Polymers have been integral to the advancement of biomedicine, owing to their exceptional
versatility and functionality. Among these, polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) and chitosan both natural …

Advances in cancer diagnosis and therapy by alginate-based multifunctional hydrogels: A review

Z Wang, X Han, G Sun, M Yu, J Qin, Y Zhang… - International Journal of …, 2024 - Elsevier
The field of oncology has been changed by the application of hydrogels. These 3D
polymeric networks have demonstrated significant promise in the treatment of cancer and …

Progress and Prospects of Chemical Functionalization of Textiles Via Nanotechnology

MT Hossain, S Reza, MA Islam… - ACS Applied …, 2025 - ACS Publications
Over the past decade, nanotechnology has gained considerable attention among academia
and industry professionals, playing a pivotal role in advancing this sector. Chemical …

[HTML][HTML] Embracing the future: The application of regenerative biomaterials in the spinal disorders

Y Xu, M Fang, Z Li, Y Xue, K Wang, F Lin… - Biomedical Technology, 2025 - Elsevier
Spinal disorders, particularly disc degeneration, vertebral fractures, and loss of spinal
stability, have become a major health problem affecting quality of life worldwide. Although …

[HTML][HTML] Environmental concerns on water-soluble and biodegradable plastics and their applications–A review

F Nilsson, P Elf, A Capezza, X Wei, B Tsegaye… - Science of the Total …, 2025 - Elsevier
Water-soluble polymers are materials rapidly growing in volume and in number of materials
and applications. Examples include synthetic plastics such as polyacrylamide, polyacrylic …

Seaweed-derived laminarin and alginate as potential chemotherapeutical agents: An updated comprehensive review considering cancer treatment

B Pradhan, JS Ki - International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 2024 - Elsevier
Seaweed-derived bioactive substances such as polysaccharides have proven to be effective
chemotherapeutic and chemopreventive agents. Laminarin and alginate antioxidant …

Eco-Friendly Jute-Based Hybrid Nonwoven Fabric for Packaging Applications

MA Shahid, MA Habib, I Hossain, MGM Limon… - ACS …, 2024 - ACS Publications
Eco-friendly materials must replace pure synthetic materials to protect the environment and
improve human welfare. This study uses a blow room-integrated carding machine to create …

[HTML][HTML] Improving Antimicrobial Properties of Biopolymer-Based Films in Food Packaging: Key Factors and Their Impact

S Wardejn, S Wacławek… - International Journal of …, 2024 - pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Biodegradable films derived from polysaccharides are increasingly considered eco-friendly
alternatives to synthetic packaging in the food industry. The study's purpose was to improve …

[HTML][HTML] A Critical Review of Natural and Synthetic Polymer-Based Biological Apatite Composites for Bone Tissue Engineering

W Alkaron, A Almansoori, C Balázsi… - Journal of Composites …, 2024 - mdpi.com
During the past decade, there has been a continued increase in the demand for bone defect
repair and replacement resulting from long-term illnesses or traumatic incidents. To address …

[HTML][HTML] Applications of Natural Polymers in the Grapevine Industry: Plant Protection and Value-Added Utilization of Waste

DI Toma, D Manaila-Maximean, I Fierascu, AM Baroi… - Polymers, 2024 - mdpi.com
The grapevine industry is confronted with challenges such as plant stress from
environmental factors and microbial infections, alongside the need for sustainable waste …