The unique properties of polymer-hybrid nanosystems enable them to play an important role
in different fields such as biomedical applications. Hybrid materials, which are formed by …

The unique properties of single-walled carbon nanotubes (SWNTs) enable them to play
important roles in many fields. One of their functional roles is to transport cargo into cell. SWNTs …

Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs) are often used for fabrication of biocompatible and absorbable
medical devices due to their high biocompatibility and biodegradability. Among them, …

The presence of emerging contaminants, such as pharmaceuticals and personal care products
(PPCPs), in aquatic environments has received increasing attention in the last years due …

In the present work, mesoporous silica SBA-16 nanoparticles with an innovative cubic
mesoporous matrix, practically unexplored in terms of functionalization and in vitro studies, has …

Introduction: Debridement, antibiotics and implant retention (DAIR) is known to be effective
in treating acute periprosthetic joint infection (PJI). However, deciding to perform additional …

Chronic wounds are challenging to treat due to their complex interactions with the skin and
underlying tissues. Bioactive glass (BG) has shown promise in treating these wounds, but …

In the present study, boron nitride nanotubes (BNNTs) were synthesized from an innovative
process and functionalized with a glycol chitosan polymer in CDTN (Centro de …

Introduction: Prosthetic infection is a devastating complication of arthroplasty and carries
significant economic burden. The objective of this study was to analyze the economic impact of …

Airborne particulate matter (PM) is dispersed into the atmosphere and can internalize in the
lungs during the respiratory process by passive exposure. Itabira city (Minas Gerais, Brazil) …