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November 2023 in “Polymer International” This study found that integrating graphene oxide into a biodegradable composite made from discarded hair keratin enhanced its structural properties, biodegradability, and gas barrier performance, indicating potential use as an eco-friendly packaging material.
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January 2015 in “ADMET and DMPK” This study observed that hyaluronan's transformation into HA·3Ca and its hydrate increases drug absorption by changing its molecular characteristics, influenced by zwitterionic character and acidic pH.
January 2024 in “Pharmacophore” This source discusses the potential of integrating herbal extracts with nanotechnology in skincare products, highlighting improved effectiveness and targeted delivery of active ingredients to skin cells compared to traditional formulations.
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January 2023 in “BioMed Research International” This review discusses the use of microbial biosurfactants as a safer alternative to chemical surfactants in cosmetics due to their antibacterial, moisturizing, and low toxicity properties, but it reports no new clinical findings.
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September 2023 in “Scientific reports” This study reports that zinc oxide or silver nanoparticles capped with vitamin A or E, incorporated into wheat gluten films, showed significant potential in promoting burn wound healing in mice by facilitating wound contraction, re-epithelialization, and collagen deposition, while also exhibiting antioxidant and antibacterial properties.
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January 2011 in “Journal of Biomaterials and Nanobiotechnology” This paper describes the development of unique hydrogel skin scaffolds from plant-derived polysaccharide mixtures that may offer improved biocompatibility and mechanical properties for use in artificial skin.
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August 2023 in “Materials” This review highlights that synthetic biodegradable polymers like PVA, PCL, PLA, PLGA, PU, and PEO/PEG can address the limitations of natural polymers in wound healing, offering improved mechanical properties and slower degradation, thereby enhancing their application as wound dressings.
2 citations
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April 2022 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” In this study, researchers developed a new wound dressing material using chemically modified Isabgol with antibacterial properties, which showed promising biocompatibility and effectiveness in managing chronic wounds by preventing infections and maintaining a moist environment.
October 2023 in “Oriental Journal of Chemistry/Oriental journal of chemistry” This study focused on the rheology of almond oil at various temperatures and shear rates, using a Brookfield RVDV II I Ultra Rheometer, to evaluate its potential as a biodegradable lubricant.
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October 2023 in “Science Progress” This review discusses the biological properties and potential applications of PCL and barium titanate composites in biomedical fields and reports no new experimental findings; the authors highlight the need for further research.
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August 2025 in “Fermentation” In this study, researchers produced a biosurfactant from yeast that effectively reduces surface tension, acts as a good oil emulsifier, demonstrates antioxidant and antimicrobial properties, and exhibits no cytotoxicity, suggesting its potential use in eco-friendly cosmetic formulations.
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February 2022 in “Scholars international journal of traditional and complementary medicine” In this study, researchers formulated a hair gel using guar gum and jatamansi extract, evaluating its physical properties and noting that jatamansi may promote hair growth, with the gel meeting various parameters such as pH, viscosity, and spreadability.
November 2024 in “Journal of Scientific Agriculture” This paper reviews the benefits of using silk proteins as natural ingredients in cosmetics, highlighting their potential for improving skin and hair health due to properties like antimicrobial activity, UV resistance, and enhanced moisture absorption.
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September 2021 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This review highlights recent advances in chitosan-based nanoparticles (CS NPs) for drug delivery, discussing their modifications, preparation methods, production with organic and inorganic materials, and their latest implementations in the field, emphasizing the role of CS NPs in improving drug transport and release properties.
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December 2018 in “Frontiers in Immunology” This study found that fibroin/gelatin and spidroin microparticles increased re-epithelialization rates and inhibited scar formation in mouse models of deep skin wounds.
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November 2022 in “Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology” This review discusses the integration of biodegradable biomaterials with drugs and stem cells for diabetic wound repair, but reports no new clinical results and highlights the need for further translation to clinical practice.
July 2024 in “Current Pharmaceutical Design” This study reviews advancements in the use of biodegradable polymers for wound healing, highlighting various polymer formulations and the observed enhancement of processes like cell proliferation and wound healing in both in-vitro and in-vivo experiments.
18 citations
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December 2022 in “Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology” This minireview summarizes current strategies using superwettable bio-interfaces for wound care, focusing on managing biofluids, and offers insights for designing advanced materials in this field, but reports no new clinical results.
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August 2022 in “Chemical engineering journal advances” This study demonstrated that human hair can be coated with Fe3O4 nanoparticles, allowing it to be oriented and moved by a magnetic field, which may enhance drug delivery and hair care applications.
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January 2019 in “Science China Life Sciences” Chitosan/LiCl composite scaffolds help heal deep skin wounds better.
July 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” In this study, researchers developed and tested an eco-friendly herbal hair gel containing extracts from curry leaf, flaxseed, and Aloe vera, finding that formulation F9 excelled in viscosity, spreadability, extrudability, antifungal activity, and stability, making it a promising sustainable alternative to synthetic hair gels.
July 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study formulated and tested eco-friendly herbal hair gels using extracts from curry leaf, flaxseed, and Aloe vera, finding that formulation F9 showed optimal viscosity, spreadability, superior antifungal activity, and stability over six months, making it a promising sustainable alternative to synthetic hair gels.
December 2025 in “JURNAL PIJAR MIPA” This study explored the Belanger tradition, a Sasak hair-cleansing ritual using natural ingredients, and concluded that it combines cultural heritage with sustainable practices and scientifically supported benefits.
This study found that elastin-like recombinamer (ELR) wound dressings promote tissue regeneration and stability without rejection in ex vivo and in vivo models, indicating potential for hard-to-heal wound treatment.
January 2022 in “Social Science Research Network” In this study, researchers developed a long-lasting antibacterial coating for medical implants by anchoring silver nanoparticles onto polyamide surfaces, demonstrating potential to improve implant safety and effectiveness by reducing infection and inflammation.
This study developed nanoparticulate systems for caffeine delivery in hair follicles, demonstrating effective caffeine loading and release, as well as successful imaging within model hair follicles.
March 2025 in “Dental Journal (Majalah Kedokteran Gigi)” This study developed a biodegradable gelatin and chitosan hemostatic sponge, enhanced with pomegranate peel extract, for dental applications, highlighting its effective antibacterial properties, improved blood absorption, and reduced clotting time, suggesting potential for use in clinical dental and wound care procedures.
January 2023 in “Records of Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Sciences” This review discusses the advantages and properties of mucoadhesive buccal dosage forms and reports no new clinical findings; the authors emphasize the potential of spanlastics as flexible, biodegradable drug carriers.
September 2025 in “Ensaios USF” This study developed a solid shampoo formulation with conditioning properties, highlighting its feasibility and environmental benefits compared to conventional shampoos due to biodegradable packaging and no water in its composition, thus offering a sustainable alternative in the cosmetic industry.
July 2023 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” This article reviews how biopolymers are utilized in cosmetics, highlighting their biodegradable and non-toxic properties, recent structural developments, novel applications, and safety considerations in the formulation of skin, hair, and oral care products.