Abstract: Personal care compositions and methods for improving skin are disclosed. A personal care composition according to an aspect of the disclosure that may be in the form of an intimate care product and include from about 0.5 to about 7 wt. % of a post-biotic blend; optionally, from about 0.1 to about 5 wt. % of a polysaccharide; optionally, from about 0.01 to about 12 wt. % of a fatty alcohol, wherein all weight percentages are based on the total weight of the personal care composition. A method according to an aspect of the disclosure may include applying an intimate care composition to a section of skin; rinsing the section of skin; and applying a lotion composition to the section of skin.

Abstract: A separating membrane for dental surgeries and a method for manufacturing the same are provided. The separating membrane has biodegradability, and includes a biodegradable porous base layer and a hydrophilic substance. The hydrophilic substance is bonded to the biodegradable porous base layer, and is selected from the group consisting of hyaluronic acid, derivatives of the hyaluronic acid, and water-soluble vitamins. An outer surface of the separating membrane has a water contact angle of less than 80°.

Abstract: A cell culture bag is provided. The cell culture bag includes a plastic bag body and a hydration layer. A culture space is formed in the plastic bag body. The plastic bag body has a zwitterionic polymer plastic surface facing the culture space. A material forming the zwitterionic polymer plastic surface includes a zwitterionic polymer. The hydration layer is attached onto the zwitterionic polymer plastic surface, and the culture space is surrounded by the hydration layer.

Abstract: A pharmaceutical packaging composite film includes a heat sealing layer, an aluminum foil layer, and an impact resistant layer. The heat sealing layer contains residues derived from at least one of 1,4-butanediol, isophthalic acid, isoprene glycol, and isopropanol, and thus has a melting point between 130° C. and 180° C. The aluminum foil layer is disposed on the heat sealing layer. The impact resistant layer is disposed on the aluminum foil layer.

Abstract: A double-layered medical membrane and a method for manufacturing the same are provided. The double-layered medical membrane includes a hydrophilic material layer and a hydrophobic material layer disposed thereon. The hydrophilic material layer includes hydrophilic fibers, hydrophilic particles, or a combination thereof. The hydrophilic fibers and the hydrophilic particles include a hydrophilic polymer as a material. The method includes the following steps: using an electrospinning solution to form the hydrophilic material layer by electrospinning or using a hydrophilic solution to form the hydrophilic material layer; and producing the double-layered medical membrane that includes the hydrophilic material layer. The hydrophilic material layer includes the hydrophilic fibers, the hydrophilic particles, or the combination thereof. The hydrophilic fibers or the hydrophilic particles include the hydrophilic polymer as a material.

Abstract: A moldable medical membrane is provided, which includes a compact layer and a porous layer. The compact layer is formed from a first material. The porous layer is disposed on the compact layer, and the porous layer is formed from a second material. The moldable medical membrane has a moldable temperature range. A melting point of the compact layer is within the moldable temperature range, and a melting point of the porous layer is higher than the moldable temperature range.

Abstract: A medical tube is provided. The medical tube includes a hollow body and a gas conduit formed inside the hollow body for transporting gases. A material of the hollow body is a thermoplastic polyester elastomer. Based on a total weight of the thermoplastic polyester elastomer being 100 wt %, the thermoplastic polyester elastomer includes 50 wt % to 70 wt % of hard segments and 30 wt % to 50 wt % of soft segments.

Abstract: A pharmaceutical packaging composite film includes a heat sealing layer, an aluminum foil layer, and an impact resistant layer. The heat sealing layer contains residues derived from at least one of 1,4-butanediol, isophthalic acid, isoprene glycol, and isopropanol, and thus has a melting point between 130° C. and 180° C. The aluminum foil layer is disposed on the heat sealing layer. The impact resistant layer is disposed on the aluminum foil layer.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a porous anti-adhesive film is provided, which includes the steps of providing an electrospinning solution and performing an electrospinning process by using the electrospinning solution to form the porous anti-adhesive film The electrospinning solution includes a polymer material and a solvent. The solvent is selected from the group consisting of acetone, butanone, ethylene glycol, hexafluoroisopropanol (HFIP), isopropanol, deacetylated chitosan (DAC), N,N-dimethylformamide (DMF), dimethylacetamide (DMAC), dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO), and ether.

Abstract: An (acid-substituted polyaniline)-grafted hydrogel copolymer is provided. The (acid-substituted polyaniline)-grafted hydrogel copolymer has a general formula as below: wherein A is a proton acid group, m and n are same or different integers greater than 0, x is an integer equal to or greater than 0, and y is an integer equal to or greater than 1, provided that x and y are the same or different at each occurrence, and at least an x is not 0. The (acid-substituted polyaniline)-grafted hydrogel copolymer is formed by the polymerization and substitution reaction between chitosan, polyaniline, and proton acid. The (acid-substituted polyaniline)-grafted hydrogel copolymer behaves as a pH-responsive hydrogel with photo-thermal properties and can be applied to photo-thermal therapy.

Abstract: An (acid-substituted polyaniline)-grafted hydrogel copolymer is provided. The (acid-substituted polyaniline)-grafted hydrogel copolymer has a general formula as below: wherein A is a proton acid group, m and n are same or different integers greater than 0, x is an integer equal to or greater than 0, and y is an integer equal to or greater than 1, provided that x and y are the same or different at each occurrence, and at least an x is not 0. The (acid-substituted polyaniline)-grafted hydrogel copolymer is formed by the polymerization and substitution reaction between chitosan, polyaniline, and proton acid. The (acid-substituted polyaniline)-grafted hydrogel copolymer behaves as a pH-responsive hydrogel with photo-thermal properties and can be applied to photo-thermal therapy.

Abstract: An (acid-substituted polyaniline)-grafted hydrogel copolymer is provided. The (acid-substituted polyaniline)-grafted hydrogel copolymer has a general formula as below: The A is a proton acid group. The (acid-substituted polyaniline)-grafted hydrogel copolymer is formed by the polymerization and substitution reaction between chitosan, polyaniline, and proton acid. The (acid-substituted polyaniline)-grafted hydrogel copolymer behaves as a pH-responsive hydrogel with photo-thermal properties and can be applied to photo-thermal therapy.

Abstract: The invention discloses a pharmaceutical composition of pH-sensitive liposome nanoparticles for lodging in a target tissue cell in situ of an animal subject, the nanoparticles comprising a proton-releasing photosensitive compound that releases protons upon photolysis, wherein the compound is in vesicles of the liposomes. A light or UV light is provided to induce the photosensitive compound to release the protons, thus the released protons causing the pH-sensitive liposome to decompose.

Abstract: The invention discloses a pharmaceutical composition of liposome nanoparticles for lodging in a target tissue cell in situ of an animal subject, the nanoparticles comprising at least one thermal triggered phase-transition compound as a targeting drug delivery system for physical cancer therapy.