Haixin Jiao

• Jiangsu University

Cellulose is a sustainable biopolymer with potential to reduce the adverse environmental impact of non-biodegradable plastics and promote a circular economy. Nanocellulose, a representative biobased nano-material, is considered as a promising material in biomedical applications due to its outstanding biocompatibility and low toxicity. However, the...

An annual reduction in processing expenses results in the direct discharge of millions of litters of diverse wastewater into the environment, which causes eutrophication and depletes pure water sources. Traditional physicochemical treatment are widely employed for wastewater treatment (WWT). However, the optimal functioning of these systems necessi...

Nanocellulose, as a native renewable material extracted from cellulosic biomass, has gained increased attention in biomedical applications due to its unique physical features, biocompatibility, low toxicity, and modifiable surface chemistry. However, as a candidate for biomedical uses, native nanocellulose still has some limitations, including mech...

This study was designed to develop a cellulase-producing bacterial consortium (CBC) from wood-feeding termites that could effectively degrade willow sawdust (WSD) and consequently enhance methane production. The bacterial strains Shewanella sp. SSA-1557, Bacillus cereus SSA-1558, and Pseudomonas mosselii SSA-1568 exhibited significant cellulolytic...

Bacterial infections are the major inhibitory factors for natural wound healing. 3D bioprinted nanocellulose-based composite scaffold with a desirable porous and shape specificity is highly effective for antibacterial applications. However, the slow self-healing and lack of antibacterial activities of cellulose cause bacterial infection. In this wo...

The anisotropic features play indispensable roles in regulating various life activities in different organisms. Increasing efforts have been made to learn and mimic various tissues' intrinsic anisotropic structure or functionality for broad applications in different areas, especially in biomedicine and pharmacy. This paper discusses the strategies...

The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in an unprecedented form of plastic pollution: personal protective equipment (PPE). On the eve of the COVID-19 pandemic, there is a tremendous increase in the production of plastic-based PPE. To control the spread of the virus, face masks (FMs) are used as primary PPE. Thus, the production and usage of FM...

Nanocellulose has great potential in the biomedical field due to its biocompatibility, large specific surface area, and customizable surface chemistry. However, due to the bioinert nature and mismatch of the mechanical strength, nanocellulose itself has no cell adhesion ability and cannot directly promote cell growth and reproduction. Recently, sur...

The synthetic dyes used in the textile industry pollute a large amount of water. Textile dyes do not bind tightly to the fabric and are discharged as effluent into the aquatic environment. As a result, the continuous discharge of wastewater from a large number of textile industries without prior treatment has significant negative consequences on th...

Excessive hemorrhage is a leading cause of death to trauma patients, especially in combat and civilian accidents. The main priority in the medical treatment of trauma patients is to reduce excessive blood loss by applying an appropriate hemostat. However, some issues concerning biological safety, hemostatic efficacy, and the high cost of commercial...

The high demand for sufficient and safe food, and continuous damage of environment by conventional agriculture are major challenges facing the globe. The necessity of smart alternatives and more sustainable practices in food production is crucial to confront the steady increase in human population and careless depletion of global resources. Nanotec...

Lignocellulosic biomass represents an unlimited and ubiquitous energy source, which can effectively address current global challenges, including climate change, greenhouse gas emissions, and increased energy demand. However, lignocellulose recalcitrance hinders microbial degradation, especially in case of contaminated materials such as creosote (CR...