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Recent developments in magnetically driven micro- and nanorobots
(2017)Applied Materials TodayReview Article -
Tissue Response to Neural Implants: The Use of Model Systems Toward New Design Solutions of Implantable Microelectrodes
(2019)Frontiers in NeuroscienceThe development of implantable neuroelectrodes is advancing rapidly as these tools are becoming increasingly ubiquitous in clinical practice, especially for the treatment of traumatic and neurodegenerative disorders. Electrodes have been exploited in a wide number of neural interface devices, such as deep brain stimulation, which is one of the most successful therapies with proven efficacy in the treatment of diseases like Parkinson or ...Review Article -
Piezoelectric Nanomaterials Activated by Ultrasound: The Pathway from Discovery to Future Clinical Adoption
(2021)ACS NanoElectrical stimulation has shown great promise in biomedical applications, such as regenerative medicine, neuromodulation, and cancer treatment. Yet, the use of electrical end effectors such as electrodes requires connectors and batteries, which dramatically hamper the translation of electrical stimulation technologies in several scenarios. Piezoelectric nanomaterials can overcome the limitations of current electrical stimulation procedures ...Review Article -
Advanced technologies for the fabrication of MOF thin films
(2021)Materials HorizonsMetal–organic framework (MOF) thin films represent a milestone in the development of future technological breakthroughs. The processability of MOFs as films on surfaces together with their major features (i.e. tunable porosity, large internal surface area, and high crystallinity) is broadening their range of applications to areas such as gas sensing, microelectronics, photovoltaics, and membrane-based separation technologies. Despite the ...Review Article -
Conductive properties of triphenylene MOFs and COFs
(2022)Coordination Chemistry ReviewsTriphenylene (TP) based materials have experienced a great expansion in the latest years. TP molecules have interesting optoelectronic properties, arising from the aromatic core, which have been exploited in functional two-dimensional (2D) Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs) and Covalent Organic Frameworks (COFs) aside other organic polymers. In this review we summarize synthetic approaches of TP-based 2D MOFs and COFs emphasizing on the ...Review Article -
In flow-based technologies: A new paradigm for the synthesis and processing of covalent-organic frameworks
(2022)Chemical Engineering JournalNearly twenty years since the discovery of covalent-organic frameworks (COFs), most of the research on these materials has been focused on the rational design of new structures. Recently, the quest for discovering the functionalities and potential applications of these crystalline materials has attracted the attention of many researchers. While the number of reports regarding these two aspects within the COF research area is continuously ...Review Article -
Biodegradable Small-Scale Swimmers for Biomedical Applications
(2021)Advanced MaterialsMost forms of biomatter are ephemeral, which means they transform or deteriorate after a certain time. From this perspective, implantable healthcare devices designed for temporary treatments should exhibit the ability to degrade and either blend in with healthy tissues, or be cleared from the body with minimal disruption after accomplishing their designated tasks. This topic is currently being investigated in the field of biomedical micro- ...Review Article -
Catalytically Propelled Micro- and Nanoswimmers
(2023)Small ScienceThe last decade has seen a surge of interest in the field of catalytically propelled micro- and nanoswimmers for their potential use in biomedical applications, such as biosensing, biopsy, targeted drug delivery, and on-the-fly chemistry. However, to fully utilize these devices, precise control over their motion is essential. Therefore, it is important to thoroughly understand their locomotion mechanisms. Herein, the currently accepted ...Review Article -
Challenges and Strategies for Optimizing Corrosion and Biodegradation Stability of Biomedical Micro- and Nanoswimmers: A Review
(2023)Advanced Functional MaterialsThe last two decades have witnessed the emergence of micro- and nanoswimmers (MNSs). Researchers have invested significant efforts in engineering motile micro- and nanodevices to address current limitations in minimally invasive medicine. MNSs can move through complex fluid media by using chemical fuels or external energy sources such as magnetic fields, ultrasound, or light. Despite significant advancements in their locomotion and ...Review Article -
Shape Memory Alloy (SMA) Actuators: The Role of Material, Form, and Scaling Effects
(2023)Advanced MaterialsShape memory alloys (SMAs) are smart materials that are widely used to create intelligent devices because of their high energy density, actuation strain, and biocompatibility characteristics. Given their unique properties, SMAs are found to have significant potential for implementation in many emerging applications in mobile robots, robotic hands, wearable devices, aerospace/automotive components, and biomedical devices. Here, the ...Review Article