Polymer-based hydrogels demonstrate superior performance when used as wound dressing. An ideal dressing should possess an active healing function, absorb wound exudates, and provide a moist interface on the wound for rapid injury repair and the prevention of pain and
Journal of colloid and interface science, 579, 551-561 (2020-07-06)
Doxorubicin hydrochloride (DX) is widely used as a chemotherapeutic agent, though its severe side-effects limit its clinical use. A way to overcome these limitations is to increase DX latency through encapsulation in suitable carriers. However, DX has a high solubility
Journal of colloid and interface science, 565, 119-130 (2020-01-17)
Understanding structure-property relationships is critical for the development of new drug delivery systems. This study investigates the properties of Pluronic smart hydrogel formulations for future use as injectable controlled drug carriers. The smart hydrogels promise to enhance patient compliance, decrease
Tetrabromobisphenol A (TBBPA), a commercially used brominated flame retardant, also functions as an endocrine disruptor and is of serious concern in terms of environmental pollution. TBBPA has been detected in leachates from landfills, because hydrophobic interactions with humic acids (HAs)
Journal of hazardous materials, 146(3), 577-581 (2007-05-29)
During the anaerobic digestion of wastewater treatment sludge, commonly called biosolids, an energy rich biogas is formed which is now considered as renewable energy source and widely used for the production of heat and/or electricity. Pre-treatment methods, which achieve a