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Special Issue "Coatings with Natural Products"

A special issue of Coatings (ISSN 2079-6412). This special issue belongs to the section "Bioactive Coatings and Biointerfaces".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 July 2024 | Viewed by 5330

Special Issue Editor

Dr. Camelia Ungureanu

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Department of General Chemistry, University Politehnica of Bucharest, 060042 Bucuresti, Romania
Interests: biomaterials; medical and pharmaceutical biotechnology; environmental biotechnology; biosynthesis; antimicrobial activity; modelling; antimicrobial coatings
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Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

Research on novel bio coatings has grown in recent years, attracting interest from academic and industrial researchers worldwide, particularly in the biomedical applications of nanotechnology, driven by the outstanding benefits that their translation can offer, e.g., enhancement of sensitivity and efficacy and safety of existing diagnostic, treatment, and combination strategies.

In this Special Issue, we expect contributions from a broad community of scientists working on application of bio-based coatings in biology/medicine and interdisciplinary teams.

In particular, the topics of interest include but are not limited to the safety of novel biocoatings intended for use on humans.

  • Coatings with antimicrobial properties;
  • Coatings preparation through green chemistry strategies;
  • Coatings with added natural functional ingredients;
  • Applications of bio-based coatings.

Dr. Camelia Ungureanu
Guest Editor

Manuscript Submission Information

Manuscripts should be submitted online at www.mdpi.com by registering and logging in to this website. Once you are registered, click here to go to the submission form. Manuscripts can be submitted until the deadline. All submissions that pass pre-check are peer-reviewed. Accepted papers will be published continuously in the journal (as soon as accepted) and will be listed together on the special issue website. Research articles, review articles as well as short communications are invited. For planned papers, a title and short abstract (about 100 words) can be sent to the Editorial Office for announcement on this website.

Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Coatings is an international peer-reviewed open access monthly journal published by MDPI.

Please visit the Instructions for Authors page before submitting a manuscript. The Article Processing Charge (APC) for publication in this open access journal is 2600 CHF (Swiss Francs). Submitted papers should be well formatted and use good English. Authors may use MDPI's English editing service prior to publication or during author revisions.

Keywords

  • plant extract
  • natural compound
  • natural coating
  • antimicrobial
  • functional coatings

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Editorial
Coatings with Natural Products—One Perspective on the Challenges Related to New Coatings’ Development
by
Camelia Ungureanu
Coatings 2022, 12(7), 941; https://doi.org/10.3390/coatings12070941 - 02 Jul 2022
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Currently, bacterial infection resulting from the prolonged use of medical devices in contact with the human body is a major problem [...] Full article
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Biosensors in Food and Healthcare Industries: Bio-Coatings Based on Biogenic Nanoparticles and Biopolymers
by
Melania Popescu
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Camelia Ungureanu
Coatings 2023, 13(3), 486; https://doi.org/10.3390/coatings13030486 - 22 Feb 2023
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Biosensors use biological materials, such as enzymes, antibodies, or DNA, to detect specific analytes. These devices have numerous applications in the health and food industries, such as disease diagnosis, food safety monitoring, and environmental monitoring. However, the production of biosensors can result in [...] Read more.
Biosensors use biological materials, such as enzymes, antibodies, or DNA, to detect specific analytes. These devices have numerous applications in the health and food industries, such as disease diagnosis, food safety monitoring, and environmental monitoring. However, the production of biosensors can result in the generation of chemical waste, which is an environmental concern for the developed world. To address this issue, researchers have been exploring eco-friendly alternatives for immobilising biomolecules on biosensors. One solution uses bio-coatings derived from nanoparticles synthesised via green chemistry and biopolymers. These materials offer several advantages over traditional chemical coatings, such as improved sensitivity, stability, and biocompatibility. In conclusion, the use of bio-coatings derived from green-chemistry synthesised nanoparticles and biopolymers is a promising solution to the problem of chemical waste generated from the production of biosensors. This review provides an overview of these materials and their applications in the health and food industries, highlighting their potential to improve the performance and sustainability of biosensors. Full article
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Sustainable Use of Cruciferous Wastes in Nanotechnological Applications
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Camelia Ungureanu
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Irina Fierascu
and
Radu Claudiu Fierascu
Coatings 2022, 12(6), 769; https://doi.org/10.3390/coatings12060769 - 03 Jun 2022
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Over the last few years, new nanoparticle preparation methods have emerged by replacing the usual reagents with plant extracts obtained in different conditions. An example of a natural plant extract is those of cruciferous vegetables, to obtain the new bio-nano-coatings. Given the composition [...] Read more.
Over the last few years, new nanoparticle preparation methods have emerged by replacing the usual reagents with plant extracts obtained in different conditions. An example of a natural plant extract is those of cruciferous vegetables, to obtain the new bio-nano-coatings. Given the composition of cruciferous extracts and large amounts of wastes produced all over the world, they can be successful substitutes to replace conventional coatings and extend the possibility of “smart coatings“. The present review aims to be a critical discussion regarding the application of cruciferous waste in nanotechnological applications. This review paper can be a starting report for different researchers who intend to use this sustainable approach “from green to nanotechnology” to transpose manufacturing from laboratory to industry. Applying this approach to obtain nanostructures with plant waste highlights the importance of minimizing and re-utilizing residues from primary and secondary processing via chemical and social intervention, in order to contribute to the sustainability needs of the planet and its inhabitants. Full article
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The below list represents only planned manuscripts. Some of these manuscripts have not been received by the Editorial Office yet. Papers submitted to MDPI journals are subject to peer-review.

Title: Micro-CT and X-ray evaluation of the effectiveness of chitosan coatings in alveolar ridge preservation: A preclinical study
Author: López-Valverde
Highlights: - The influence of dental implant coatings on crestal bone loss has not been thoroughly investigated. - Our study coated implants with a natural product (chitosan). - We used a suitable model (canine mandible). - We evaluated the crestal bone loss in the first weeks, which are decisive for the long-term survival of the implants.

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