Microbial resistance is increasing the global burden, and the search for non-antimicrobial products useful in environmental as well as biological applications continues. Coconut husk-derived biochar (BC) was synthesised by pyrolysis at 450 °C and then modified by zinc ion exchange to form zinc-loaded biochar (Zn-BC). The structural and morphological characterisation by X-ray diffraction (XRD),...
Wound healing is a complex process that can be impaired in conditions such as diabetes, leading to chronic wounds. Advanced dressings, including nanofiber-based scaffolds, offer enhanced interaction with the wound environment and support cellular activity. In this study, polycaprolactone (PCL) and gelatin (GEL) nanofibers were fabricated via electrospinning to evaluate their potential for...
Diabetic wounds represent a complex biophysical microenvironment characterised by sustained inflammation, excess reactive oxygenated species, impaired fibroblastic proliferation, and prevalent bacterial infections, particularly P. aeruginosa. Dysregulated redox homeostasis and altered cellular responses in diabetic tissue significantly compromise wound healing. Although conventional therapies,...
Co-crystallization is a powerful tool in crystal engineering, enabling modification of material and drug properties. While single-crystal methods dominate, many systems crystallize only as powders, requiring alternative approaches. We synthesized the caffeine–oxalic acid cocrystal and applied high-resolution powder X-ray diffraction (PXRD) with computational analysis to assess phase formation,...
