Osteoarthritis scaffold-based grafts fail because of poor integration with the surrounding soft tissue and inadequate tribological properties. To circumvent this, we propose electrospun poly(ε-caprolactone)/zein-based scaffolds owing to their biomimetic capabilities. The scaffold surfaces were characterized using Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy, X-ray photoelectron static water contact ...

Fabrication of a stable, recyclable and eco-friendly photocatalyst for dye treatment is vital in sustaining clean ecosystem. In this regard, polyaniline/TiO2 (PANI/TiO2) was immobilized by zein/hydroxyethyl cellulose (zein/HEC) adhesive to enhance recyclability catalytic activity. The blending zein/HEC/PANI/TiO2 involves situ oxidative polymerization, followed immobilization with zein/HEC funct...

In this study, a novel composite gel was fabricated from Konjac glucomannan (KGM) combined with zein, while its properties and structure were characterized. The effect of the KGM/zein ratios freeze-thaw treatment on gels investigated. storage modulus (G?) KGM increased even when zein content below 20%, partial phase separation occurred exceeded 50%. initial decomposition temperature improved by...

Cancer has emerged as a leading cause of death worldwide. However, the pursuit precise cancer therapy and high-efficiency delivery antitumor drugs remains an enormous obstacle. The major challenge is lack smart drug system with advantages biodegradability, biocompatibility, stability, targeting response release. Zein, plant-based protein, possesses unique self-assembly ability to encapsulate an...