PRISM: Polymer, Recycling, Industrial, Sustainability and Manufacturing Institute (Midlands): Recent submissions
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Sustainable production and pharmaceutical applications of β-glucan from microbial sources
(Elsevier, 2023-06-05)β-glucans are a large class of complex polysaccharides found in abundant sources. Our dietary sources of β-glucans are cereals that include oats and barley, and non-cereal sources can consist of mushrooms, microalgae, ... -
Polysaccharides—Naturally Occurring Immune Modulators
(MDPI, 2023-05-19)The prevention of disease and infection requires immune systems that operate effectively. This is accomplished by the elimination of infections and abnormal cells. Immune or biological therapy treats disease by either ... -
Bone tissue engineering scaffold optimisation through modification of Chitosan/ceramic composition
(MDPI, 2023-06-01)A large bone defect is defined as a defect that exceeds the regenerative capacity of the bone. Nowadays, autologous bone grafting is still the gold standard treatment. In this study, a hybrid bone tissue engineering scaffold ... -
Enhancement of scaffold in vivo biodegradability for bone regeneration using P28 peptide formulations
(MDPI, 2023-06-13)The field of bone tissue engineering has shown a great variety of bone graft substitute materials under development to date, with the aim to reconstruct new bone tissue while maintaining characteristics close to the ... -
Polymer banknotes: a review of materials, design, and printing
(MDPI, 2023-02-17)Nowadays, more than 45 countries in the world use polymer banknotes in their monetary and banking systems. It is expected that by 2030, another 20 countries will abandon the use of paper banknotes and switch to polymer ... -
Modification of hyaluronic acid to enable click chemistry photo-crosslinking of hydrogels with tailorable degradation profiles
(Elsevier, 2023-06-15)Hyaluronic acid (HA) is a naturally occurring mucopolysaccharide that, due to its inherent bioactivity and extracellular matrix-like structure, has the potential to be utilised extensively in tissue engineering. However, ... -
Strategies for developing shape-shifting behaviours and potential applications of poly(N-vinyl Caprolactam) hydrogels
(MDPI, 2023-03-18)Stimuli-responsive hydrogels are one type of smart hydrogel, which can expand/contract in water according to changes in the surrounding environment. However, it is difficult to develop flexible shapeshifting behaviours ... -
Modulation of the lower critical solution temperature of thermoresponsive poly(N-vinylcaptrolactam) utlizing hydrophilic and hydrophobic monomers
(MDPI, 2023-03-23)Four-dimensional printing is primarily based on the concept of 3D printing technology. However, it requires additional stimulus and stimulus-responsive materials. Poly-N-vinylcaprolactam is a temperature-sensitive polymer. ... -
Synthesis of NVCL-NIPAM hydrogels using PEGMA as a chemical crosslinker for controlled swelling behaviours in potential shapeshifting applications
(MDPI, 2023-03-20)Stimuli-responsive hydrogels have recently gained interest within shapeshifting applications due to their capabilities to expand in water and their altering swelling properties when triggered by stimuli, such as pH and ... -
Effect of mechanical recycling on the mechanical properties of PLA-based natural fiber-reinforced composites
(MDPI, 2023-04-06)The present study investigates the feasibility of utilizing polylactic acid (PLA) and PLAbased natural fiber-reinforced composites (NFRCs) in mechanical recycling. A conical twin screw extrusion (CTSE) process was utilized ... -
Novel polyvinyl-alcohol microsphere for everolimus delivery for subependymal cell astrocytoma
(Elsevier, 2023-02-02)Everolimus (EVR) has demonstrated efficacy in treating subependymal giant cell astrocytoma (SEGA) and other tuberous sclerosis (TSC) manifestations. Oral use of EVR is associated with low bioavailability and systemic toxicities ... -
Micro-injection mouding of PEO/PCL blend-based matrices for extended oral delivery of Fenbendazole
(MDPI, 2023-03-10)Fenbendazole (FBZ) is a broad-spectrum anthelmintic administered orally to ruminants; nevertheless, its poor water solubility has been the main limitation to reaching satisfactory and sustained levels at the site of the ... -
Liquid-based 4D printing of shape memory nanocomposites: a review
(MDPI, 2023-01-31)Significant advances have been made in recent years in the materials development of liquidbased 4D printing. Nevertheless, employing additive materials such as nanoparticles for enhancing printability and shape memory ... -
A systematic review of mucoadhesive vaginal tablet testing
(AboutScience, 2023-01-16)Drug administration through the vaginal tract is one of the oldest modalities of pharmacotherapy, and it is also one of the most explored. Since the vaginal cavity has a wide surface area, a plentiful blood supply, and a ... -
Chitosan/hydroxyapatite scaffolds with P28 as a promising osteoinductive scaffold for bone healing applications
(MDPI, 2023-01-31)Despite bone’s inherent ability to heal, large bone defects remain a major clinical concern. This study proposes an off-the-shelf treatment combining chitosan/hydroxyapatite (CS/HAp) scaf folds, covalently linked with ... -
Synthesis and characterization of silver nanoparticles for the preparation of Chitosan pellets and their application in industrial wastewater disinfection
(MDPI, 2023-01-02)The use of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) has become popular in several applications due to their bactericidal properties. In this sense, it is ideal that the AgNPs are incorporated into a matrix in order to minimize their ... -
Diverted from landfill: reuse of single-use plastic packaging waste
(MDPI, 2022)Low-density polyethylene (LDPE) based packaging films mostly end up in landfill after single-use as they are not commonly recycled due to their flexible nature, low strength and low cost. Additionally, the necessity to ... -
Mass customization of polylactic acid (PLA) parts via a hybrid manufacturing process
(MDPI, 2022-12-10)Mass customization is the development of items tailored to specific customers, but produced at low unit cost in high-volume. In this context, hybrid manufacturing (HM) combines fused deposition modeling (FDM) and injection ... -
A development of new material for 4D printing and the material properties comparison between the conventional and stereolithography polymerised NVCL hydrogels
(MDPI, 2022-11-22)The term 4D printing refers to the idea that the shape or properties of a printed object can be changed when an external stimulus is applied. In this contribution, a temperature-responsive polymer Poly (N-vinyl caprolactam) ... -
Systematic review of survival analysis in leprosy studies - including the following outcomes: relapse, impairment of nerve function, reactions and physical disability.
(MDPI, 2022-09-26): Leprosy is a public health problem in South American, African and Oceanian countries. National programs need to be evaluated, and the survival analysis model can aid in the construction of new indicators. The aim of ...
