Background Due to biomaterials' biodegradable, biocompatible, sustainable, and renewable
nature, there is growing interest in develo** biopolymer-based food packaging films …

With the thriving of mussel-inspired polyphenol chemistry as well as the demand for low-cost
analogues to polydopamine in adhesive design, tannic acid has gradually become a …

Tannic acid (TA), a natural polyphenol, is a hydrolysable amphiphilic tannin derivative of
gallic acid with several galloyl groups in its structure. Tannic acid interacts with various …

Abstract 3D printing alias additive manufacturing can transform 3D virtual models created by
computer-aided design (CAD) into physical 3D objects in a layer-by-layer manner …

Owing to the increasing environmental concerns and requirements for high-quality foods,
edible films and coatings (based on proteins, polysaccharides, natural phenolic active …

Generation of reactive oxygen species, delayed blood clotting, prolonged inflammation,
bacterial infection, and slow cell proliferation are the main challenges of effective wound …

Background Proteins from different sources serve as primary food components, while
polyphenols, as secondary metabolites, are abundantly present in plant. Both components …

Contamination of the aquatic ecosystem by heavy metals is a growing concern that has yet
to be addressed with an efficient, cost-effective and environmentally-friendly solution. Heavy …

pH-sensitive hydrogels play an important role in controlled drug release applications and
have the potential to impact the management of wounds. In this study, we report the …

Hydrogels are important materials that are of high scientific interest and with numerous
applications. Natural polymer‐based hydrogels are preferred to synthetic ones due to their …