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Benjamin Chu
Other affiliations: University at Albany, SUNY, Max Planck Society, Tokyo Institute of Technology ...read more
Bio: Benjamin Chu is an academic researcher from Stony Brook University. The author has contributed to research in topics: Small-angle X-ray scattering & Membrane. The author has an hindex of 86, co-authored 451 publications receiving 30166 citations. Previous affiliations of Benjamin Chu include University at Albany, SUNY & Max Planck Society.
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TL;DR: In this paper, an electrospinning method was used to fabricate bioabsorbable amorphous poly( d, l -lactic acid) (PDLA) and semi-crystalline poly( l-lactic acids) (PLLA) nanofiber non-woven membranes for biomedical applications.
1,779 citations
TL;DR: The materials, techniques and post modification methods to functionalize electrospun nanofibrous scaffolds suitable for biomedical applications are reviewed.
948 citations
TL;DR: This work represents the first successful demonstration of plasmid DNA incorporation into a polymer scaffold using electrospinning, and when tested under tensile loads, the electrospun polymer/DNA composite scaffolds exhibited tensile moduli values that approximate those of skin and cartilage.
793 citations
TL;DR: The combination of mechanical barriers based on non-woven nanofibrous biodegradable scaffolds and their capability for local delivery of antibiotics increases their desired utility in biomedical applications, particularly in the prevention of post-surgical adhesions and infections.
760 citations
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TL;DR: In this article, a comprehensive review is presented on the researches and developments related to electrospun polymer nanofibers including processing, structure and property characterization, applications, and modeling and simulations.
6,987 citations
TL;DR: Some of the science and technology being developed to improve the disinfection and decontamination of water, as well as efforts to increase water supplies through the safe re-use of wastewater and efficient desalination of sea and brackish water are highlighted.
Abstract: One of the most pervasive problems afflicting people throughout the world is inadequate access to clean water and sanitation. Problems with water are expected to grow worse in the coming decades, with water scarcity occurring globally, even in regions currently considered water-rich. Addressing these problems calls out for a tremendous amount of research to be conducted to identify robust new methods of purifying water at lower cost and with less energy, while at the same time minimizing the use of chemicals and impact on the environment. Here we highlight some of the science and technology being developed to improve the disinfection and decontamination of water, as well as efforts to increase water supplies through the safe re-use of wastewater and efficient desalination of sea and brackish water.
6,967 citations
TL;DR: A review of the academic and industrial aspects of the preparation, characterization, materials properties, crystallization behavior, melt rheology, and processing of polymer/layered silicate nanocomposites is given in this article.
6,343 citations
TL;DR: This review discusses the synthetic chemistry, fluid stabilization and surface modification of superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles, as well as their use for above biomedical applications.
6,207 citations
TL;DR: This review focuses on the synthesis, protection, functionalization, and application of magnetic nanoparticles, as well as the magnetic properties of nanostructured systems.
Abstract: This review focuses on the synthesis, protection, functionalization, and application of magnetic nanoparticles, as well as the magnetic properties of nanostructured systems. Substantial progress in the size and shape control of magnetic nanoparticles has been made by developing methods such as co-precipitation, thermal decomposition and/or reduction, micelle synthesis, and hydrothermal synthesis. A major challenge still is protection against corrosion, and therefore suitable protection strategies will be emphasized, for example, surfactant/polymer coating, silica coating and carbon coating of magnetic nanoparticles or embedding them in a matrix/support. Properly protected magnetic nanoparticles can be used as building blocks for the fabrication of various functional systems, and their application in catalysis and biotechnology will be briefly reviewed. Finally, some future trends and perspectives in these research areas will be outlined.
5,956 citations