Current international research into cellulose as a functional nanomaterial for advanced applications

SJ Eichhorn, A Etale, J Wang, LA Berglund, Y Li… - Journal of Materials …, 2022 - Springer
This review paper provides a recent overview of current international research that is being
conducted into the functional properties of cellulose as a nanomaterial. A particular …

Anti-depressant properties of crocin molecules in saffron

SA Siddiqui, A Ali Redha, ER Snoeck, S Singh… - Molecules, 2022 - mdpi.com
Saffron is a valued herb, obtained from the stigmas of the C. sativus Linn (Iridaceae), with
therapeutic effects. It has been described in pharmacopoeias to be variously acting …

[HTML][HTML] Nanocellulose: A mini-review on types and use in drug delivery systems

N Raghav, MR Sharma, JF Kennedy - Carbohydrate Polymer Technologies …, 2021 - Elsevier
Abstract Development of effective drug delivery systems by the exploitation of biocompatible,
inert nanomaterials has become the thrust areas of research in medicinal chemistry. Out of …

[HTML][HTML] Opportunities for bacterial nanocellulose in biomedical applications: Review on biosynthesis, modification and challenges

P Samyn, A Meftahi, SA Geravand, MEM Heravi… - International Journal of …, 2023 - Elsevier
Bacterial nanocellulose (BNC) is a natural polysaccharide produced as extracellular
material by bacterial strains and has favorable intrinsic properties for primary use in …

Recent advances of nanocellulose in drug delivery systems

N Hasan, L Rahman, SH Kim, J Cao, A Arjuna… - Journal of …, 2020 - Springer
Background Nanocellulose, which possesses great physical, chemical, and biological
properties, is a natural polymer derived from widely available native cellulose. It has …

Graphene oxide-functionalized bacterial cellulose–gelatin hydrogel with curcumin release and kinetics: in vitro biological evaluation

MUA Khan, GM Stojanović, RA Rehman, AR Moradi… - ACS …, 2023 - ACS Publications
Biopolymer-based bioactive hydrogels are excellent wound dressing materials for wound
healing applications. They have excellent properties, including hydrophilicity, tunable …

Role of graphene oxide in bacterial cellulose− gelatin hydrogels for wound dressing applications

MUA Khan, GM Stojanovic, R Hassan, TJS Anand… - ACS …, 2023 - ACS Publications
Biopolymer-based hydrogels have several advantages, including robust mechanical
tunability, high biocompatibility, and excellent optical properties. These hydrogels can be …

pH-Responsive PVA/BC-f-GO Dressing Materials for Burn and Chronic Wound Healing with Curcumin Release Kinetics

WS Al-Arjan, MUA Khan, HH Almutairi, SM Alharbi… - Polymers, 2022 - mdpi.com
Polymeric materials have been essential biomaterials to develop hydrogels as wound
dressings for sustained drug delivery and chronic wound healing. The microenvironment for …

Nanocellulose in drug delivery and antimicrobially active materials

K Kupnik, M Primožič, V Kokol, M Leitgeb - Polymers, 2020 - mdpi.com
In recent years, nanocellulose (NC) has also attracted a great deal of attention in drug
delivery systems due to its unique physical properties, specific surface area, low risk of …

[HTML][HTML] Nanocomposite hydrogels for melanoma skin cancer care and treatment: In-vitro drug delivery, drug release kinetics and anti-cancer activities

S Nazir, MUA Khan, WS Al-Arjan, SI Abd Razak… - Arabian Journal of …, 2021 - Elsevier
Malignant melanoma is a lethal human skin cancer that is not easily treatable through
traditional medicines, surgeries, and therapies. Millions of cases are recorded annually to …