Biomedical Applications of Fibers Produced by Electrospinning, Microfluidic Spinning and Combinations of Both

Vasconcelos, Filipa; Reis, Rui L.; Martins, Albino; Neves, Nuno M.

doi:10.1007/978-3-030-99958-2_10

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“…Two separate solutions injected into the outer and inner chambers of a co-axial syringe are spun to construct hybrid nanofibers with a core-shell structure in co-axial electrospinning [46]. Finally, a secondary coating of additional polymers or bioactive materials can be applied to an electrospun polymer [47]. The section will not cover the full details of the various methods as they have been reviewed by several leading reviews.…”

Section: Fabrication Of Nanofibrous Meshesmentioning

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Phytoconstituent-Loaded Nanofibrous Meshes as Wound Dressings: A Concise Review

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In the past, wounds were treated with natural materials, but modern wound dressings include functional elements to expedite the process of healing and to improve skin recovery. Due to their exceptional properties, nanofibrous wound dressings are now the most cutting-edge and desirable option. Similar in structure to the skin’s own extracellular matrix (ECM), these dressings can promote tissue regeneration, wound fluid transportation, and air ductility for cellular proliferation and regeneration owing to their nanostructured fibrous meshes or scaffolds. Many academic search engines and databases, such as Google Scholar, PubMed, and Sciencedirect, were used to conduct a comprehensive evaluation of the literature for the purposes of this investigation. Using the term “nanofibrous meshes” as a keyword, this paper focuses on the importance of phytoconstituents. This review article summarizes the most recent developments and conclusions from studies on bioactive nanofibrous wound dressings infused with medicinal plants. Several wound-healing methods, wound-dressing materials, and wound-healing components derived from medicinal plants were also discussed.

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Section: Fabrication Of Nanofibrous Meshesmentioning

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Phytoconstituent-Loaded Nanofibrous Meshes as Wound Dressings: A Concise Review

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Starchy Films as a Sustainable Alternative in Food Industry: Current Research and Applications

Singh,

Gaur,

Sharma

2024

Starch Stärke

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The overconsumption of nonbiodegradable materials, particularly plastics, has had a significant and detrimental impact on the environment. Advancements in research sector have led to the development of biodegradable materials, namely starch‐based biodegradable films, which have the potential to reduce this environmental impact. Starch is a unique biopolymer with distinctive chemical, physical, mechanical, thermal, and optical properties that make it an attractive alternative to nonbiodegradable and harmful materials. This review paper comprehensively discusses the properties of starch and the techniques involved in transforming native starch into starch‐based films. Further a broad overview of recent research on combining starch with several composites to enhance the physicochemical properties has been discussed herein. In addition, this paper also discusses recent insights into the development of starch‐based composite films and their potential applications in food packaging systems. Future studies must focus on the development of starch composites that strike a balance between different versatile properties of the biopolymer. Additionally, a critical examination of the interactions at the molecular level will help to expand our understanding of this sustainable biopolymer. Ultimately, the findings of this review paper will provide valuable insights for researchers and industry professionals interested in the development and utilization of starch‐based biodegradable films.

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