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Bejenaru C, Radu A, Segneanu AE, Biţă A, Ciocîlteu MV, Mogoşanu GD, Bradu IA, Vlase T, Vlase G, Bejenaru LE. Pharmaceutical Applications of Biomass Polymers: Review of Current Research and Perspectives. Polymers (Basel) 2024; 16:1182. [PMID: 38732651 PMCID: PMC11085205 DOI: 10.3390/polym16091182] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/08/2024] [Revised: 04/15/2024] [Accepted: 04/19/2024] [Indexed: 05/13/2024] Open
Abstract
Polymers derived from natural biomass have emerged as a valuable resource in the field of biomedicine due to their versatility. Polysaccharides, peptides, proteins, and lignin have demonstrated promising results in various applications, including drug delivery design. However, several challenges need to be addressed to realize the full potential of these polymers. The current paper provides a comprehensive overview of the latest research and perspectives in this area, with a particular focus on developing effective methods and efficient drug delivery systems. This review aims to offer insights into the opportunities and challenges associated with the use of natural polymers in biomedicine and to provide a roadmap for future research in this field.
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- Cornelia Bejenaru
- Department of Pharmaceutical Botany, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova, 2 Petru Rareş Street, 200349 Craiova, Dolj, Romania; (C.B.); (A.R.)
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Botany, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova, 2 Petru Rareş Street, 200349 Craiova, Dolj, Romania; (C.B.); (A.R.)
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- Institute for Advanced Environmental Research, West University of Timişoara (ICAM–WUT), 4 Oituz Street, 300086 Timişoara, Timiş, Romania; (I.A.B.); (T.V.); (G.V.)
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- Department of Pharmacognosy & Phytotherapy, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova, 2 Petru Rareş Street, 200349 Craiova, Dolj, Romania; (A.B.); (G.D.M.); (L.E.B.)
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- Department of Analytical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova, 2 Petru Rareş Street, 200349 Craiova, Dolj, Romania;
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- Department of Pharmacognosy & Phytotherapy, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova, 2 Petru Rareş Street, 200349 Craiova, Dolj, Romania; (A.B.); (G.D.M.); (L.E.B.)
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- Institute for Advanced Environmental Research, West University of Timişoara (ICAM–WUT), 4 Oituz Street, 300086 Timişoara, Timiş, Romania; (I.A.B.); (T.V.); (G.V.)
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- Institute for Advanced Environmental Research, West University of Timişoara (ICAM–WUT), 4 Oituz Street, 300086 Timişoara, Timiş, Romania; (I.A.B.); (T.V.); (G.V.)
- Research Center for Thermal Analyzes in Environmental Problems, West University of Timişoara, 16 Johann Heinrich Pestalozzi Street, 300115 Timişoara, Timiş, Romania
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- Institute for Advanced Environmental Research, West University of Timişoara (ICAM–WUT), 4 Oituz Street, 300086 Timişoara, Timiş, Romania; (I.A.B.); (T.V.); (G.V.)
- Research Center for Thermal Analyzes in Environmental Problems, West University of Timişoara, 16 Johann Heinrich Pestalozzi Street, 300115 Timişoara, Timiş, Romania
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- Department of Pharmacognosy & Phytotherapy, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova, 2 Petru Rareş Street, 200349 Craiova, Dolj, Romania; (A.B.); (G.D.M.); (L.E.B.)
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Zhang L, Chen F, Wang H, He J, Luo M, Chen H, Zhong C. Starch microsphere silicon-boron crosslinker for low concentration hydroxypropyl guar gum based fracturing fluid. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 264:130575. [PMID: 38432270 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.130575] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/12/2023] [Revised: 02/17/2024] [Accepted: 02/29/2024] [Indexed: 03/05/2024]
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Hydroxypropyl guar gum (HPG) is a critical thickener to increase viscosity and lubrication to improve the water-based hydraulic fracturing efficiency. However, current crosslinkers require a large amount of HPG (>0.3 wt%) to form gel with sufficient viscosity, and high concentrations of HPG may cause adverse effects to the production and the environment. In this study, a novel starch microsphere silica‑boron crosslinker (SMSB) was developed using starch microspheres as a carrier and γ-aminopropyl triethoxy silane (KH550) as a modifier with an in-house method. Both the rheology and surface reactions of the SMSB-HPG crosslinking system were studied using multiple laboratory experiments and molecular dynamics simulation. The results showed that SMSB crosslinker caused multi-site cross-linking with low concentration (only 0.2 wt%) of HPG molecules, reducing the twisting of single molecular chain in the crosslinking system, enhancing the cross-linking strength between molecular chains, and making HPG molecular chains stretcher in the aqueous solution. The apparent viscosity and viscoelasticity of the HPG system were substantially higher than the organoboron crosslinker, and the temperature resistance of the SMSB-HPG crosslinking system was up to 140 °C. This study provides an alternative green crosslinker for more sustainable industrial applications and provides theoretical basis for the modification of biomaterials.
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- Lin Zhang
- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Southwest Petroleum University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610500, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Southwest Petroleum University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610500, China; Oil & Gas Field Applied Chemistry Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Chengdu, Sichuan 610500, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Southwest Petroleum University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610500, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Southwest Petroleum University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610500, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Southwest Petroleum University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610500, China
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- CNPC Greatwall Drilling Company Sichuan Shale Gas Department, Chengdu, Sichuan 610051, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Southwest Petroleum University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610500, China; Oil & Gas Field Applied Chemistry Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Chengdu, Sichuan 610500, China.
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Kuperkar K, Atanase LI, Bahadur A, Crivei IC, Bahadur P. Degradable Polymeric Bio(nano)materials and Their Biomedical Applications: A Comprehensive Overview and Recent Updates. Polymers (Basel) 2024; 16:206. [PMID: 38257005 PMCID: PMC10818796 DOI: 10.3390/polym16020206] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/06/2023] [Revised: 01/03/2024] [Accepted: 01/05/2024] [Indexed: 01/24/2024] Open
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Degradable polymers (both biomacromolecules and several synthetic polymers) for biomedical applications have been promising very much in the recent past due to their low cost, biocompatibility, flexibility, and minimal side effects. Here, we present an overview with updated information on natural and synthetic degradable polymers where a brief account on different polysaccharides, proteins, and synthetic polymers viz. polyesters/polyamino acids/polyanhydrides/polyphosphazenes/polyurethanes relevant to biomedical applications has been provided. The various approaches for the transformation of these polymers by physical/chemical means viz. cross-linking, as polyblends, nanocomposites/hybrid composites, interpenetrating complexes, interpolymer/polyion complexes, functionalization, polymer conjugates, and block and graft copolymers, are described. The degradation mechanism, drug loading profiles, and toxicological aspects of polymeric nanoparticles formed are also defined. Biomedical applications of these degradable polymer-based biomaterials in and as wound dressing/healing, biosensors, drug delivery systems, tissue engineering, and regenerative medicine, etc., are highlighted. In addition, the use of such nano systems to solve current drug delivery problems is briefly reviewed.
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- Ketan Kuperkar
- Department of Chemistry, Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology (SVNIT), Ichchhanath, Piplod, Surat 395007, Gujarat, India;
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- Faculty of Medical Dentistry, “Apollonia” University of Iasi, 700511 Iasi, Romania
- Academy of Romanian Scientists, 050045 Bucharest, Romania
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- Department of Zoology, Sir PT Sarvajanik College of Science, Surat 395001, Gujarat, India;
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- Department of Public Health, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, “Ion Ionescu de la Brad” University of Life Sciences, 700449 Iasi, Romania;
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- Department of Chemistry, Veer Narmad South Gujarat University (VNSGU), Udhana-Magdalla Road, Surat 395007, Gujarat, India;
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Miao G, Zhang H, Yang Y, Qu J, Ma X, Zheng J, Liu X. Synthesis and performance evaluation of crosslinker for seawater‐based fracturing fluid. J Appl Polym Sci 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/app.53372] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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- Guohao Miao
- Department of Polymer Materials Science and Engineering, College of Materials Science and Engineering Tianjin University Tianjin People's Republic of China
- Research Institute of Advanced Polymer Tianjin University Tianjin People's Republic of China
- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Composite and Functional Materials Tianjin University Tianjin People's Republic of China
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- Department of Polymer Materials Science and Engineering, College of Materials Science and Engineering Tianjin University Tianjin People's Republic of China
- Research Institute of Advanced Polymer Tianjin University Tianjin People's Republic of China
- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Composite and Functional Materials Tianjin University Tianjin People's Republic of China
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- Department of Polymer Materials Science and Engineering, College of Materials Science and Engineering Tianjin University Tianjin People's Republic of China
- Research Institute of Advanced Polymer Tianjin University Tianjin People's Republic of China
- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Composite and Functional Materials Tianjin University Tianjin People's Republic of China
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- Department of Polymer Materials Science and Engineering, College of Materials Science and Engineering Tianjin University Tianjin People's Republic of China
- Research Institute of Advanced Polymer Tianjin University Tianjin People's Republic of China
- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Composite and Functional Materials Tianjin University Tianjin People's Republic of China
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- Department of Polymer Materials Science and Engineering, College of Materials Science and Engineering Tianjin University Tianjin People's Republic of China
- Research Institute of Advanced Polymer Tianjin University Tianjin People's Republic of China
- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Composite and Functional Materials Tianjin University Tianjin People's Republic of China
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- Department of Polymer Materials Science and Engineering, College of Materials Science and Engineering Tianjin University Tianjin People's Republic of China
- Research Institute of Advanced Polymer Tianjin University Tianjin People's Republic of China
- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Composite and Functional Materials Tianjin University Tianjin People's Republic of China
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- Department of Polymer Materials Science and Engineering, College of Materials Science and Engineering Tianjin University Tianjin People's Republic of China
- Research Institute of Advanced Polymer Tianjin University Tianjin People's Republic of China
- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Composite and Functional Materials Tianjin University Tianjin People's Republic of China
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Chen F, Deng Y, He K, Luo M, He J. Study on Gelation, Properties and Micromorphology of Modified Nano-TiO2 Crosslinking Hydroxypropyl Guar Gum. ARABIAN JOURNAL FOR SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s13369-021-06242-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Hydraulic fracturing has become one of the most popular techniques for exploring sustainable energy sources. However, friction is associated with the entire fracturing process, presenting significant challenges for development. Facing the huge friction challenges, this review is elaborated in the following three aspects: (1) the fundamentals of hydraulic fracturing, including three aspects of rock fracture mechanism, fracturing fluid, and proppant; (2) the friction challenges in hydraulic fracturing, which mainly exist in friction along the path and friction near wellbore; (3) hydraulic fracturing drag reduction technologies, which are considered proppant segment plug, fracturing fluid viscosity enhancement, and proppant surface modification technologies. Therefore, we should not only understand the challenges in hydraulic fracturing but also know how to mitigate them. Additionally, we call for a strong focus on environmentally friendly, green friction-reducing technologies for oil and gas fields in the future development of the fracturing industry.
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Shah TV, Vasava DV. A glimpse of biodegradable polymers and their biomedical applications. E-POLYMERS 2019. [DOI: 10.1515/epoly-2019-0041] [Citation(s) in RCA: 46] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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AbstractOver the past two decades, biodegradable polymers (BPs) have been widely used in biomedical applications such as drug carrier, gene delivery, tissue engineering, diagnosis, medical devices, and antibacterial/antifouling biomaterials. This can be attributed to numerous factors such as chemical, mechanical and physiochemical properties of BPs, their improved processibility, functionality and sensitivity towards stimuli. The present review intended to highlight main results of research on advances and improvements in terms of synthesis, physical properties, stimuli response, and/or applicability of biodegradable plastics (BPs) during last two decades, and its biomedical applications. Recent literature relevant to this study has been cited and their developing trends and challenges of BPs have also been discussed.
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- Tejas V. Shah
- Department of Chemistry, School of Sciences, Gujarat University, Ahmedabad, Gujarat- 380009, India
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- Department of Chemistry, School of Sciences, Gujarat University, Ahmedabad, Gujarat- 380009, India
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Lu X, Li Y, Feng W, Guan S, Guo P. Self-healing hydroxypropyl guar gum/poly (acrylamide-co-3-acrylamidophenyl boronic acid) composite hydrogels with yield phenomenon based on dynamic PBA ester bonds and H-bond. Colloids Surf A Physicochem Eng Asp 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfa.2018.10.071] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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