Associate Professor Azam Ali
Position | Associate Professor |
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Department | Department of Oral Rehabilitation |
Qualifications | BSC(Hons) MSc PhD (Polymer, Biomaterials Science and Engineering) |
Research summary | Biomaterials, biofabrication, medical devices, tissue engineering and regeneration |
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Clinical | Regeneration of ‘soft’ and ‘hard’ tissues including recent research activities: dental pulp, pulp-dentine, and tooth tissues regeneration |
Research
Research into biomaterials involves the precise engineering of novel materials including molecularly engineered biomaterials (i.e. engineered therapeutics), fabrication of biomaterials into medical devices, and technology for biomedical applications (human and animal). In addition to having specific physical, mechanical, and biological properties, biomaterials must be biocompatible with healing and tissue regeneration abilities. The research, therefore, encompasses elements of medicine, material science and tissue engineering.
Innovative materials can drive the creation of new products (e.g. medical devices and technology) in many life-science sectors. This makes it a crucial pillar for engineered therapeutics. Thus, the biomaterials and bioengineering team have sound expertise and experiences in multifaceted applied and pure research and commercial sector partnership. Located within the Centre for Bioengineering and Nanomedicine (Dunedin hub), Faculty of Dentistry, Division of Health Sciences, University of Otago, this research focuses on materials / biomaterials (including dental biomaterials), regenerative medicine, stem cells and their relationships with humans.
Research includes:
- Skin and dermal tissue regeneration
- Bone substitutes and bone ceramics
- Dental biomaterials and bone grafts
- Intervertebral Disc (IVD) replacement
- Heart valve leaflet
- Medical gels
- Drug-eluting medical sutures
- Neural tissue regeneration
Granted patents:
- Wound care medical products containing wool keratin, US patent No. 7732574 and European patent No. EP1694370
- Biocomposite biomaterials containing biopolymer wool keratin, US patent No. 7767756
- Bone void fillers and methods of making the same, US Patent 8142807
- Porous keratin construct and method of making the same, US Patent 8124735 and European patent: EP2099437 A2
- Porous Keratin constructs, wound healing assembles and method using the same, US patent US/2008 0317826 A1
- Nanocomposite negative photoresists for next-generation Lithography, US Patent No. 7049044 B2
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Centre for Bioengineering and Nanomedicine: Biomaterials
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Publications
Rajabi, M., Cabral, J. D., Saunderson, S., & Ali, M. A. (2023). 3D printing of chitooligosaccharide-polyethylene glycol diacrylate hydrogel inks for bone tissue regeneration. Journal of Biomedical Materials Research Part A. Advance online publication. doi: 10.1002/jbm.a.37548
Bhowmik, S., Agyei, D., & Ali, A. (2023). Application of nanochitosan in the preservation of fish and oil. In C. O. Adetunji, D. I. Hefft, J. Jeevanandam & M. K. Danquah (Eds.), Next generation nanochitosan. (pp. 447-474). London, UK: Academic Press. doi: 10.1016/B978-0-323-85593-8.00031-X
Chen, Z., Hu, Y., Shi, G., Zhuo, H., Ali, M. A., Jamróz, E., … Peng, X. (2023). Advanced flexible materials from nanocellulose. Advanced Functional Materials. Advance online publication. doi: 10.1002/adfm.202214245
Bhuiyan, M. H., Clarkson, A. N., & Ali, M. A. (2023). Optimization of thermoresponsive chitosan/β-glycerophosphate hydrogels for injectable neural tissue engineering application. Colloids & Surfaces B. Advance online publication. doi: 10.1016/j.colsurfb.2023.113193
Ray, P. N., Hoque, M. E., & Ali, M. A. (2023). Sodium alginate nanoadsorbents for wastewater treatment: Synthesis and characterizations. In A. Ahmad, I. Ahmad, T. Kamal, A. M. Asiri & S. Tabassum (Eds.), Sodium alginate-based nanomaterials for wastewater treatment. (pp. 235-271). Amsterdam, Netherlands: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/B978-0-12-823551-5.00014-8
Bhowmik, S., Agyei, D., & Ali, A. (2023). Application of nanochitosan in the preservation of fish and oil. In C. O. Adetunji, D. I. Hefft, J. Jeevanandam & M. K. Danquah (Eds.), Next generation nanochitosan. (pp. 447-474). London, UK: Academic Press. doi: 10.1016/B978-0-323-85593-8.00031-X
Chapter in Book - Research
Ray, P. N., Hoque, M. E., & Ali, M. A. (2023). Sodium alginate nanoadsorbents for wastewater treatment: Synthesis and characterizations. In A. Ahmad, I. Ahmad, T. Kamal, A. M. Asiri & S. Tabassum (Eds.), Sodium alginate-based nanomaterials for wastewater treatment. (pp. 235-271). Amsterdam, Netherlands: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/B978-0-12-823551-5.00014-8
Chapter in Book - Research
Ali, M. A., & Gould, M. L. (2022). Innovativeness and sustainability of polymer nanocomposites. In M. E. Hoque, K. Ramar & A. Sharif (Eds.), Advance polymer nanocomposites: Science, technology and applications. (pp. 515-535). Cambridge, MA: Woodhead Publishing. doi: 10.1016/B978-0-12-824492-0.00001-5
Chapter in Book - Research
Barzegar-Fallah, A., Houlton, J., Barwick, D., Shavandi, A., Ali, M. A., Clarkson, A. N., & Alimoradi, H. (2021). From barriers to bridges: Glycans in naonparenteral nanomedicines. In P. Kesharwani, S. Taurin & K. Greish (Eds.), Theory and applications of nonparenteral nanomedicines. (pp. 467-487). London, UK: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/B978-0-12-820466-5.00019-3
Chapter in Book - Research
Ali, M. A., & Shavandi, A. (2016). Medical textiles testing and quality assurance. In L. Wang (Ed.), Performance testing of textiles: Methods, technology and applications. (pp. 129-154). Duxford, UK: Woodhead. doi: 10.1016/B978-0-08-100570-5.00007-4
Chapter in Book - Research
Bhuiyan, M. H., Clarkson, A. N., & Ali, M. A. (2023). Optimization of thermoresponsive chitosan/β-glycerophosphate hydrogels for injectable neural tissue engineering application. Colloids & Surfaces B. Advance online publication. doi: 10.1016/j.colsurfb.2023.113193
Journal - Research Article
Rajabi, M., Cabral, J. D., Saunderson, S., & Ali, M. A. (2023). 3D printing of chitooligosaccharide-polyethylene glycol diacrylate hydrogel inks for bone tissue regeneration. Journal of Biomedical Materials Research Part A. Advance online publication. doi: 10.1002/jbm.a.37548
Journal - Research Article
Bhowmik, S., Agyei, D., & Ali, A. (2022). Bioactive chitosan and essential oils in sustainable active food packaging: Recent trends, mechanisms, and applications. Food Packaging & Shelf Life, 34, 100962. doi: 10.1016/j.fpsl.2022.100962
Journal - Research Article
Cai, M., Ratnayake, J., Cathro, P., Gould, M., & Ali, A. (2022). Investigation of a novel injectable chitosan oligosaccharide-bovine hydroxyapatite hybrid dental biocomposite for the purposes of conservative pulp therapy. Nanomaterials, 12, 3925. doi: 10.3390/nano12213925
Journal - Research Article
Chandravarnan, P., Agyei, D., & Ali, A. (2022). Green and sustainable technologies for the decontamination of fungi and mycotoxins in rice: A review. Trends in Food Science & Technology, 124, 278-295. doi: 10.1016/j.tifs.2022.04.020
Journal - Research Article
Deng, X., Gould, M., & Ali, M. A. (2022). A review of current advancements for wound healing: Biomaterial applications and medical devices. Journal of Biomedical Materials Research Part B, 110, 2542-2573. doi: 10.1002/jbm.b.35086
Journal - Research Article
Islam, M. T., Laing, R. M., Wilson, C. A., McConnell, M., & Ali, M. A. (2022). Fabrication and characterization of 3-dimensional electrospun poly(vinyl alcohol)/keratin/chitosan nanofibrous scaffold. Carbohydrate Polymers, 275, 118682. doi: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2021.118682
Journal - Research Article
Kang, A., Firth, F. A., Antoun, J., Mei, L., Ali, A., & Farella, M. (2022). Three-dimensional digital assessment of typodont activations. Orthodontics & Craniofacial Research. Advance online publication. doi: 10.1111/ocr.12611
Journal - Research Article
Nazmul Islam, G. M., Ali, M. A., & Collie, S. (2022). Polydopamine treated and PEDOT: PSS coated wash durable conductive textiles for wearable applications. Fibers & Polymers, 23(4), 914-924. doi: 10.1007/s12221-022-3080-0
Journal - Research Article
Rajabi, M., Cabral, J., Saunderson, S., & Ali, M. A. (2022). Green synthesis of chitooligosaccharide-PEGDA derivatives through aza-Michael reaction for biomedical applications. Carbohydrate Polymers, 295, 119884. doi: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2022.119884
Journal - Research Article
Yoshida, M., Turner, P. R., McAdam, C. J., Ali, M. A., & Cabral, J. D. (2022). A comparison between β-tricalcium phosphate verse chitosan poly-caprolactone-based 3D melt extruded composite scaffolds. Biopolymers, 113, e23482. doi: 10.1002/bip.23482
Journal - Research Article
Ali, A., & Gould, M. (2021). Untapped potentials of hazardous nanoarchitecural biopolymers. Journal of Hazardous Materials, 411, 124740. doi: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2020.124740
Journal - Research Article
Ali, M. A., & Bhuiyan, M. H. (2021). Types of biomaterials useful in brain repair. Neurochemistry International, 146, 105034. doi: 10.1016/j.neuint.2021.105034
Journal - Research Article
Deng, X., Gould, M., & Ali, M. A. (2021). Fabrication and characterisation of melt-extruded chitosan/keratin/PCL/PEG drug-eluting sutures designed for wound healing. Materials Science & Engineering: C, 120, 111696. doi: 10.1016/j.msec.2020.111696
Journal - Research Article
Giteru, S. G., Ali, A., & Oey, I. (2021). Understanding the relationship between rheological characteristics of pulsed electric fields treated chitosan-zein-poly(vinyl alcohol)-polyethylene glycol composite dispersions and the structure-function of their resulting thin-films. Food Hydrocolloids, 113, 106452. doi: 10.1016/j.foodhyd.2020.106452
Journal - Research Article
Giteru, S. G., Ali, M. A., & Oey, I. (2021). Elucidating the pH influence on pulsed electric fields-induced self-assembly of chitosan-zein-poly(vinyl alcohol)-polyethylene glycol nanostructured composites. Journal of Colloid & Interface Science, 588, 531-546. doi: 10.1016/j.jcis.2020.12.075
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Rajabi, M., McConnell, M., Cabral, J., & Ali, A. (2021). Chitosan hydrogels in 3D printing for biomedical applications. Carbohydrate Polymers, 250, 117768. doi: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2021.117768
Journal - Research Article
Sali, S. S., Gould, M. L., Qasim, M., & Ali, M. A. (2021). Biodegradable methacrylated casein for cardiac tissue engineering applications. Journal of Materials Chemistry B, 9, 1557-1567. doi: 10.1039/d0tb02496a
Journal - Research Article
Tabassum, N., Ahmed, S., & Ali, M. A. (2021). Chitooligosaccharides and their structural-functional effect on hydrogels: A review. Carbohydrate Polymers. doi: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2021.117882
Journal - Research Article
Yoshida, M., Turner, P. R., Ali, A., & Cabral, J. D. (2021). Three-dimensional melt-electrowritten polycaprolactone/chitosan scaffolds enhance mesenchymal stem cell behavior. ACS Applied Bio Materials, 4, 1319-1329. doi: 10.1021/acsabm.0c01213
Journal - Research Article
Ali, A., Gould, M., & Lyons, K. (2020). Development of an organic-inorganic nanostructured hybrid dental biocomposite. Journal of Nanoscience & Nanotechnology, 20(8), 5252-5259. doi: 10.1166/jnn.2020.18527
Journal - Research Article
Boni, R., Ali, A., Giteru, S. G., Shavandi, A., & Clarkson, A. N. (2020). Silk fibroin nanoscaffolds for neural tissue engineering. Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Medicine, 31, 81. doi: 10.1007/s10856-020-06422-5
Journal - Research Article
Giteru, S. G., Ali, M. A., & Oey, I. (2020). Optimisation of pulsed electric fields processing parameters for developing biodegradable films using zein, chitosan and poly(vinyl alcohol). Innovative Food Science & Emerging Technologies, 60, 102287. doi: 10.1016/j.ifset.2020.102287
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Giteru, S. G., Cridge, B., Oey, I., Ali, A., & Altermann, E. (2020). In-vitro degradation and toxicological assessment of pulsed electric fields crosslinked zein-chitosan-poly(vinyl alcohol) biopolymeric films. Food & Chemical Toxicology, 135, 111048. doi: 10.1016/j.fct.2019.111048
Journal - Research Article
Nazmul Islam, G. M., Collie, S., Qasim, M., & Ali, M. A. (2020). Highly stretchable and flexible melt spun thermoplastic conductive yarns for smart textiles. Nanomaterials, 10, 2324. doi: 10.3390/nano10122324
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Paul, S., Ali, A., & Katare, R. (2020). Molecular complexities underlying the vascular complications of diabetes mellitus: A comprehensive review. Journal of Diabetes & Its Complications, 34, 107613. doi: 10.1016/j.jdiacomp.2020.107613
Journal - Research Article
Ryder, K., Ali, M. A., Billakanti, J., & Carne, A. (2020). Evaluation of dairy co-product containing composite solutions for the formation of bioplastic films. Journal of Polymers & the Environment, 28, 725-736. doi: 10.1007/s10924-019-01635-4
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Turner, P. R., Yoshida, M., Ali, M. A., & Cabral, J. D. (2020). Melt electrowitten sandwich scaffold technique using Sulforhodamine B to monitor stem cell behavior. Tissue Engineering Part C: Methods, 26(10), 519-527. doi: 10.1089/ten.TEC.2020.0240
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Giteru, S. G., Ali, M. A., & Oey, I. (2019). Solvent strength and biopolymer blending effects on physicochemical properties of zein-chitosan-polyvinyl alcohol composite films. Food Hydrocolloids, 87, 270-286. doi: 10.1016/j.foodhyd.2018.08.006
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Hewitt, E., Mros, S., McConnell, M., Cabral, J. D., & Ali, A. (2019). Melt-electrowriting with novel milk protein/PCL biomaterials for skin regeneration. Biomedical Materials, 14, 055013. doi: 10.1088/1748-605X/ab3344
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Shavandi, A., & Ali, M. A. (2019). Graft polymerization onto wool fibre for improved functionality. Progress in Organic Coatings, 130, 182-199. doi: 10.1016/j.porgcoat.2019.01.054
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Giteru, S. G., Oey, I., & Ali, M. A. (2018). Feasibility of using pulsed electric fields to modify biomacromolecules: A review. Trends in Food Science & Technology, 72, 91-113. doi: 10.1016/j.tifs.2017.12.009
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Ryder, K., Ali, M. A., Billakanti, J., & Carne, A. (2018). Fundamental characterisation of caseins harvested by dissolved air flotation from dairy wastewater and comparison with skim milk powder. International Dairy Journal, 78, 112-121. doi: 10.1016/j.idairyj.2017.11.007
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Shavandi, A., & Ali, A. (2018). A new adhesive from waste wool protein hydrolysate. Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, 6(5), 6700-6706. doi: 10.1016/j.jece.2018.10.022
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Ajay Sharma, L., Love, R. M., Ali, M. A., Sharma, A., Macari, S., Avadhani, A., & Dias, G. J. (2017). Healing response of rat pulp treated with an injectable keratin hydrogel. Journal of Applied Biomaterials & Functional Materials, 15(3), e244-e250. doi: 10.5301/jabfm.5000346
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Dias, G. J., Mahoney, P., Hung, N. A., Sharma, L. A., Kalita, P., Smith, R. A., … Ali, A. (2017). Osteoconduction in keratin-hydroxyapatite composite bone-graft substitutes. Journal of Biomedical Materials Research Part B, 105(7), 2034-2044. doi: 10.1002/jbm.b.33735
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Giteru, S. G., Oey, I., Ali, M. A., Johnson, S. K., & Fang, Z. (2017). Effect of kafirin-based films incorporating citral and quercetin on storage of fresh chicken fillets. Food Control, 80, 37-44. doi: 10.1016/j.foodcont.2017.04.029
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Hashemi, A., de Decker, F., Orcheston-Findlay, L., Ali, M. A., Alkaisi, M. M., & Nock, V. (2017). Enhanced pattern resolution, swelling-behaviour and biocompatibility of bioimprinted casein microdevices. AIP Advances, 7, 115019. doi: 10.1063/1.4991783
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Ryder, K., Ali, M. A., Carne, A., & Billakanti, J. (2017). The potential use of dairy by-products for the production of non-food biomaterials. Critical Reviews in Environmental Science & Technology, 47(8), 621-642. doi: 10.1080/10643389.2017.1322875
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Ajay Sharma, L., Ali, M. A., Love, R. M., Wilson, M. J., & Dias, G. J. (2016). Novel keratin preparation supports growth and differentiation of odontoblast-like cells. International Endodontic Journal, 49(5), 471-482. doi: 10.1111/iej.12476
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Curline-Wandl, S. A., & Ali, M. A. (2016). Single channel myoelectric control of a 3D printed transradial prosthesis. Cogent Engineering, 3(1), 1245541. doi: 10.1080/23311916.2016.1245541
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Shavandi, A., Bekhit, A. E.-D. A., Sun, Z., & Ali, M. A. (2016). Bio-scaffolds produced from irradiated squid pen and crab chitosan with hydroxyapatite/β-tricalcium phosphate for bone-tissue engineering. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 93(Part B), 1446-1456. doi: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2016.04.046
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Shavandi, A., Bekhit, A. E.-D. A., Sun, Z., & Ali, M. A. (2016). Injectable gel from squid pen chitosan for bone tissue engineering applications. Journal of Sol-Gel Science & Technology, 77(3), 675-687. doi: 10.1007/s10971-015-3899-6
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Hashemi, A., Mutreja, I., Alkaisi, M. M., Nock, V., & Ali, M. A. (2015). Fabrication of free-standing casein devices with micro- and nanostructured regular and bioimprinted surface features. Journal of Vacuum Science & Technology B: Microelectronics & Nanometer Structures, 33(6), 06F901. doi: 10.1116/1.4931591
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Shavandi, A., Bekhit, A. A., Bekhit, A. E.-D. A., Sun, Z., & Ali, M. A. (2015). Preparation and characterisation of irradiated crab chitosan and New Zealand Arrow squid pen chitosan. Materials Chemistry & Physics, 167, 295-302. doi: 10.1016/j.matchemphys.2015.10.047
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Shavandi, A., Bekhit, A. E.-D. A., Ali, A., & Sun, Z. (2015). Synthesis of nano-hydroxyapatite (nHA) from waste mussel shells using a rapid microwave method. Materials Chemistry & Physics, 149-150, 607-616. doi: 10.1016/j.matchemphys.2014.11.016
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Shavandi, A., Bekhit, A. E.-D. A., Ali, A., Sun, Z., & Ratnayake, J. T. (2015). Microwave-assisted synthesis of high purity β-tricalcium phosphate crystalline powder from the waste of Green mussel shells (Perna canaliculus). Powder Technology, 273, 33-39. doi: 10.1016/j.powtec.2014.12.029
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Shavandi, A., Bekhit, A. E.-D. A., Ali, M. A., & Sun, Z. (2015). Bio-mimetic composite scaffold from mussel shells, squid pen and crab chitosan for bone tissue engineering. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 80, 445-454. doi: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2015.07.012
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Shavandi, A., Bekhit, A. E.-D. A., Ali, M. A., Sun, Z., & Gould, M. (2015). Development and characterization of hydroxyapatite/β-TCP/chitosan composites for tissue engineering applications. Materials Science & Engineering: C, 56, 481-493. doi: 10.1016/j.msec.2015.07.004
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Shavandi, A., Bekhit, A. E.-D. A., Sun, Z., & Ali, A. (2015). A review of synthesis methods, properties and use of hydroxyapatite as a substitute of bone. Journal of Biomimetics, Biomaterials & Biomedical Engineering, 25, 98-117. doi: 10.4028/www.scientific.net/JBBBE.25.98
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Shavandi, A., Bekhit, A. E.-D. A., Sun, Z., Ali, A., & Gould, M. (2015). A novel squid pen chitosan/hydroxyapatite/β-tricalcium phosphate composite for bone tissue engineering. Materials Science & Engineering: C, 55, 373-383. doi: 10.1016/j.msec.2015.05.029
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Wan, Z.-Y., Song, F., Sun, Z., Chen, Y.-F., Zhang, W.-L., Samartzis, D., … Ali, M.-A., … Luo, Z.-J. (2014). Aberrantly expressed long noncoding RNAs in human intervertebral disc degeneration: A microarray related study. Arthritis Research & Therapy, 16, 465. doi: 10.1186/s13075-014-0465-5
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Ghosh, A., & Ali, M. A. (2012). Studies on physicochemical characteristics of chitosan derivatives with dicarboxylic acids. Journal of Materials Science, 47, 1196-1204. doi: 10.1007/s10853-011-5885-x
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Ghosh, A., Ali, M. A., Selvanesan, L., & Dias, G. J. (2010). Structure-function characteristics of the biomaterials based on milk-derived proteins. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 46, 404-411. doi: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2010.02.011
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Ghosh, A., Ali, M. A., & Dias, G. J. (2009). Effect of cross-linking on microstructure and physical performance of casein protein. Biomacromolecules, 10(7), 1681-1688. doi: 10.1021/bm801341x
Journal - Research Article
Chen, Z., Hu, Y., Shi, G., Zhuo, H., Ali, M. A., Jamróz, E., … Peng, X. (2023). Advanced flexible materials from nanocellulose. Advanced Functional Materials. Advance online publication. doi: 10.1002/adfm.202214245
Journal - Research Other
Deng, X., Qasim, M., & Ali, A. (2021). Engineering and polymeric composition of drug-eluting suture: A review. Journal of Biomedical Materials Research Part A, 109, 2065-2081. doi: 10.1002/jbm.a.37194
Journal - Research Other
Giteru, S. G., Ali, A., & Oey, I. (2021). Recent progress in understanding fundamental interactions and applications of zein. Food Hydrocolloids, 120, 106948. doi: 10.1016/j.foodhyd.2021.106948
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Ali, M. A., Rajabi, M., & Sali, S. S. (2020). Additive manufacturing potential for medical devices and technology. Current Opinion in Chemical Engineering, 28, 127-133. doi: 10.1016/j.coche.2020.05.001
Journal - Research Other
Nazmul Islam, G. M., Ali, A., & Collie, S. (2020). Textile sensors for wearable applications: A comprehensive review. Cellulose, 27, 6103-6131. doi: 10.1007/s10570-020-03215-5
Journal - Research Other
Shavandi, A., & Ali, M. A. (2019). Keratin based thermoplastic biocomposites: A review. Reviews in Environmental Science & Biotechnology, 18(2), 299-316. doi: 10.1007/s11157-019-09497-x
Journal - Research Other
Boni, R., Ali, A., Shavandi, A., & Clarkson, A. N. (2018). Current and novel polymeric biomaterials for neural tissue engineering. Journal of Biomedical Science, 25, 90. doi: 10.1186/s12929-018-0491-8
Journal - Research Other