“Functional upcycling” of polymer waste towards the design of new materials

O Guselnikova, O Semyonov, E Sviridova… - Chemical Society …, 2023 - pubs.rsc.org
Diversification of polymer waste recycling is one of the solutions to improve the current
environmental scenario. Upcycling is a promising strategy for converting polymer waste into …

Biodegradable polymer matrix composites containing graphene-related materials for antibacterial applications: A critical review

E Avcu, FE Bastan, M Guney, YY Avcu, MAU Rehman… - Acta Biomaterialia, 2022 - Elsevier
For the first time, the present review critically evaluates biodegradable polymer matrix
composites containing graphene-related materials (GRMs) for antibacterial applications …

Multifunctional polylactic acid biocomposite film for active food packaging with UV resistance, antioxidant and antibacterial properties

C Gao, P Chen, Y Ma, L Sun, Y Yan, Y Ding… - International Journal of …, 2023 - Elsevier
Antibacterial packaging used to control the growth of microorganisms in food is of great
value for prolonging the shelf life of food. In this study, a bio-based antibacterial agent PDI …

[HTML][HTML] Antimicrobial activity of composites-based on biopolymers

M Bustamante-Torres, B Arcentales-Vera… - Macromol, 2022 - mdpi.com
Microorganisms have developed a resistance against some of the most conventional
antibiotics. These microorganisms can be self-assembled, forming a microbial biofilm. A …

Current antibacterial agents in dental bonding systems: a comprehensive overview

H Tebyaniyan, A Hussain, M Vivian - Future Microbiology, 2023 - Taylor & Francis
Dental caries is mainly caused by oral biofilm acid, and the most common dental restoration
treatment is composite dental restorations. The main cause of failure is secondary caries …

Development of antifouling antibacterial polylactic acid (PLA)-based packaging and application for chicken meat preservation

X Zhao, T Chen, J Liu, X Wang, Y Weng - Food Chemistry, 2025 - Elsevier
Microbial contamination is the leading cause of food spoilage and food-borne disease.
Here, we developed a multifunctional surface based on polylactic acid (PLA) bioplastic with …

Synthesis and characterization of magnetic Ag–Fe3O4@polymer hybrid nanocomposite systems with promising antibacterial application

BN Aldosari, M Abd El-Aal, EF Abo Zeid… - Drug Development …, 2023 - Taylor & Francis
Introduction Bacterial infections caused by different strains of bacteria still one of the most
important disorders affecting humans worldwide. Polymers nanocomposite systems could …

Unleashing the power of polymeric nanoparticles—Creative triumph against antibiotic resistance: A review

AA Roy, S Mutalik, N Dhas - International Journal of Biological …, 2024 - Elsevier
Antibiotic resistance (ABR) poses a universal concern owing to the widespread use of
antibiotics in various sectors. Nanotechnology emerges as a promising solution to combat …

[HTML][HTML] Sustainable electrospun materials with enhanced blood compatibility for wound healing applications—A mini review

MP Mani, AAM Faudzi, S Ramakrishna… - Current Opinion in …, 2023 - Elsevier
Wound healing is a complex process that requires an appropriate environment to support
healing. Wound dressings play a crucial role in wound management by protecting the …

Drug-loaded Konjac Glucomannan/metal–organic framework composite hydrogels as antibacterial and anti-inflammatory cell scaffolds

C Gu, C Wang, W Ma, Y Gao, J Li, Q **… - ACS Applied Materials & …, 2023 - ACS Publications
Bacterial infections severely threaten human health; therefore, it is important to endow the
matrix for tissue engineering with antibacterial efficiency. The loading of antibacterial drugs …