How Significant Are Marine Invertebrate Collagens? Exploring Trends in Research and Innovation by Mariana Almeida, Tiago Silva, Runar Gjerp Solstad, Ana I. Lillebø, Ricardo Calado, Helena Vieira

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Circular economy: A sustainable model for waste reduction and wealth creation in the textile supply chain by Anik Kumar Das, Md. Farhad Hossain, Borhan Uddin Khan, Md. Mahfuzur Rahman, M. A. Z. Asad, Mahmuda Akter

“…To address these issues, a circular economy (CE) model has emerged, emphasizing the principles of “reduce, reuse, and recycle” to extend product life cycles, transform waste into wealth such as recycled yarn, regenerated fibers, biofilms, biodegradable composites, biofuels and so on, and minimize environmental impact. …”
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Color, Structure, and Thermal Stability of Alginate Films with Raspberry and/or Black Currant Seed Oils by Jolanta Kowalonek, Bogna Łukomska, Aleksandra Szydłowska-Czerniak

“…In this study, biodegradable and active films based on sodium alginate incorporated with different concentrations of oils (25% and 50%) from fruit seeds were developed for potential applications in food packaging. …”
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Intravitreal dexamethasone implant (Ozurdex®) findings over time: ultrasound and ultra-widefield fundus photography by Gabriela Assumpção Brito Pereira Pellegrini, Arnaldo Furman Bordon, Norma Allemann

“…Abstract Background Ozurdex® (Allergan®, AbbVie Company, North Chicago, Illinois, EUA), is composed of 0.7 mg of dexamethasone, fused in a solid biodegradable PLGA polymer, whose degradation occurs naturally in the vitreous cavity, usually in six months after its application. …”
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Manganese-based immunotherapy synergized with novel supramolecular hydrogel: Advancing localized immune activation strategies in squamous cell carcinoma by Tianqing Wang, Xiaopei Hu, Xin Tian, Ying Wang, Shiyu Zhang, Silu Sun, Ning Ji, Xiaobo Luo, Qianming Chen, Xin Zeng, Hang Zhao, Jing Li

“…This hydrogel not only exhibited acceptable biocompatibility and biodegradability but also was able to load and sustain the release of Mn2+ and PD-1 antibody in situ. …”
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Synthesis and characteristics of Fe/Ni/Cr oxide nanoparticles/PLA hybrid composite coatings on Mg–Zn–Ca alloy by Prakash Kumar, Aditya Kudva S, AnilKumar T, Ramesh S, M.R. Ramesh, Ashwini Prabhu, Gajanan Anne

“…Biodegradable materials research is dominated by magnesium and alloys thereof due to their excellent compatibility with biological barriers and biomechanical strength. …”
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Cissus quadrangularis L. hexane extract infused glyoxal cross-linked chitosan-collagen scaffold elicits early osteoinduction by Praseetha R. Nair, P.S. Unnikrishnan, Sachin J. Shenoy, G.S. Sailaja

“…Conclusion: This study highlights the high competency of CQ hexane extract (even at a very low concentration) and the efficacy of glyoxal cross-linked chitosan-collagen natural scaffold as a potential osteoinductive biodegradable scaffold for repairing critical-size bone defects.…”
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Formulation and characterization of CMPI nanoparticles for enhanced targeting of brain nicotinic receptors by positive allosteric modulator by Rahma Aly, Shoukath Sulthana, Robert Beaudoin, Ayman K. Hamouda, Santosh Aryal

“…Towards this endeavor, this study aims to explore nanoformulation strategies to maximize delivery of CMPI. A biodegradable and biocompatible, the US-FDA-approved, poly(l-lactic-co-glycolic) acid (PLGA) was used to engineer nanoparticles (NPs) to solubilize CMPI in its hydrophobic core in an aqueous environment using the nanoprecipitation with the drug loading content of 10 ± 1.2% by weight of NPs. …”
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Unlocking innovation: Novel films synthesised and structurally analysed from poly (l-lactide-co-ethylene adipate) block copolymers blended with poly(lactic acid) by Athira John, Klementina Pušnik Črešnar, Johan Stanley, Sabina Vohl, Damjan Makuc, Dimitrios N. Bikiaris, Lidija Fras Zemljič

“…This study addresses the inherent shortcomings of poly (lactic acid) (PLA), a biodegradable polymer widely used in industries such as packaging and biomedical applications. …”
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Apoptosis induction and tumor growth suppression by hydroxyapatite nanoparticles–cisplatin combined treatment in Ehrlich solid carcinoma-bearing mice by Shaymaa M. Eissa, Asmaa M. Mahfouz, Saad M. El-Gendy, Al-shimaa Zakaria, Heba Effat, Hanan R. H. Mohamed

“…Recent research has been interested in the biomedical application of HAP nanoparticles (HAP-NPs) in cancer treatment, HAP-NPs have high cytotoxic activity against cancerous cells, in addition, they are nontoxic to healthy normal cells, biocompatible, biodegradable, and have a high absorption rate within the tissue. …”
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Optimization of Lactic Acid Production from Pineapple By-Products and an Inexpensive Nitrogen Source Using Lactiplantibacillus plantarum strain 4O8 by Joel Romial Ngouénam, Pierre Marie Kaktcham, Chancel Hector Momo Kenfack, Edith Marius Foko Kouam, François Zambou Ngoufack

“…Lactic acid (LA) is used in food, cosmetic, chemical, and pharmaceutical industries and has recently attracted much attention in the production of biodegradable polymers. The expensive substances including carbon and nitrogen sources involved in its fermentative synthesis and the increasing market demand of LA have prompted scientists to look for inexpensive raw materials from which it can be produced. …”
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New Insights on <i>Gordonia alkanivorans</i> Strain 1B Surface-Active Biomolecules: Gordofactin Properties by João Tavares, Susana M. Paixão, Tiago P. Silva, Luís Alves

“…In recent years, due to their unique properties like biodegradability, specificity, low toxicity, and relative ease of preparation, these biomolecules have attracted wide interest as an eco-friendly alternative for several industrial sectors, escalating global microbial BS/BE market growth. …”
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Isolation and characterization of CNC from waste maize cob available in Bangladesh as a potential candidate for the fabrication of multifunctional bio-nanocomposites: A new approac... by Shamim Dewan, Md. Mahmudur Rahman, Md. Ismail Hossain, Bijoy Chandra Ghos, M Mohinur Rahman Rabby, Md. Abdul Gafur, Md. Al-Amin, Md. Ashraful Alam

“…Nano-cellulose is a biodegradable polysaccharide which has multifunctional uses due to its fascinating properties (i.e., antibacterial, antifungal, anticarcinogenic activity) in wastewater treatment, drug design, food packaging, etc. …”
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Development of Cephradine-Loaded Gelatin/Polyvinyl Alcohol Electrospun Nanofibers for Effective Diabetic Wound Healing: In-Vitro and In-Vivo Assessments by Anam Razzaq, Zaheer Ullah Khan, Aasim Saeed, Kiramat Ali Shah, Naveed Ullah Khan, Bouzid Menaa, Haroon Iqbal, Farid Menaa

“…Therefore, we prepared eco-friendly, biodegradable, low-immunogenic, and biocompatible gelatin (GEL)/polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) electrospun NFs (BNFs), in which we loaded the broad-spectrum antibiotic cephradine (Ceph). …”
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Novel Drug Delivery Particles Can Provide Dual Effects on Cancer “Theranostics” in Boron Neutron Capture Therapy by Abdul Basith Fithroni, Haruki Inoue, Shengli Zhou, Taufik Fatwa Nur Hakim, Takashi Tada, Minoru Suzuki, Yoshinori Sakurai, Manabu Ishimoto, Naoyuki Yamada, Rani Sauriasari, Wolfgang A. G. Sauerwein, Kazunori Watanabe, Takashi Ohtsuki, Eiji Matsuura

“…We have previously reported on self-forming nanoparticles for drug delivery consisting of a biodegradable polymer, namely, “AB-type” Lactosome^® nanoparticles (AB-Lac particles)- highly loaded with hydrophobic B compounds, namely <i>o</i>-Carborane (Carb) or 1,2-dihexyl-<i>o</i>-Carborane (diC6-Carb), and the latter (diC6-Carb) especially showed the “molecular glue” effect. …”
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Molecular docking and molecular dynamics simulation studies of inhibitor candidates against Anopheles gambiae 3-hydroxykynurenine transaminase and implications on vector control by Eunice O. Adedeji, Olubanke O. Ogunlana, Gbolahan O. Oduselu, Rainer Koenig, Ezekiel Adebiyi, Opeyemi S. Soremekun, Segun Fatumo

“…These compounds were predicted to be less toxic than temephos, a standard larvicide and more biodegradable than previously reported inhibitors. The three compounds exhibited a greater stabilizing effect on 2CH2 protein target than 4-[3-(4-bromophenyl)-1,2,4-oxadiazol-5-yl]butanoic acid, a previously reported inhibitor candidate with good larvicidal activity on Aedes aegypti. …”
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Feasibility of mango by-products and biogas solid residue aerobic co-composting at different C/N ratios by Do Thi My Phuong, Le Hoang Viet, Nguyen Thuy Duong, Nguyen Xuan Loc

“…Specifically, co-composing solves the problem of the low pH values in mango by-products while enhances biodegradable organic matter of biogas solid residues. …”
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Effects of Fermentation Time and Extraction Solvent on Antioxidant Activity and Total Phenolic and Flavonoid Content of Phenolic Extract from Orange (Citrus reticulata) Peel by Khalilan Lambangsari, Agnesia Gita Regita, Laely Munawaroh, Elen Etha Yulinar Simanjuntak, Nadia Delfi Zafira, Muhammad Yusuf Abduh

“…Furthermore, the utilization of deep eutectic solvent as a biodegradable and environmentally benign substitute for organic solvents was investigated, proving that the alternative mixture of choline chloride and ethylene glycol is competitive. …”
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PLL-g-HPA Hydrogel Loaded Human Umbilical Cord Mesenchymal Stem Cells Promote Burn Wound Healing in Rat Model by Regulating Inflammation Response by Tian L, Wang Z, Lei T, Feng L, Li Y, Wang K, Zhang Y, Zhang C, Liu J, Xing H, Ren W

“…Poly(L-lysine)-graft-4-hydroxyphenylacetic acid (PLL-g-HPA) hydrogel is an enzyme-promoted biodegradable in hydrogel with good water absorption, biocompatibility and anti-bacterial properties. …”
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In Situ Phytoremediation of Mine Tailings with High Concentrations of Cadmium and Lead Using <i>Dodonaea viscosa</i> (Sapindaceae) by Luis Fernando Acosta-Núñez, Patricia Mussali-Galante, María Luisa Castrejón-Godínez, Alexis Rodríguez-Solís, Joel Daniel Castañeda-Espinoza, Efraín Tovar-Sánchez

“…The waste generated during metal mining activities contains mixtures of heavy metals (HM) that are not biodegradable and can accumulate in the surrounding biota, increasing risk to human and environmental health. …”
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