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Sun J, Zhuo S, Zhang R. Highly Transparent, Temperature-Resistant, and Flexible Polyimide Aerogels for Solar Energy Collection. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2023; 15:37957-37965. [PMID: 37525431 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c07720] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/02/2023]
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Advanced aerogel materials with low thermal conductivity and high transparency have shown great application prospects in the solar thermal energy conversion field. However, most aerogels do not meet these requirements due to their low optical transparency and poor mechanical properties. To tackle this problem, we have created versatile polyimide (PI) aerogel materials by adjusting the monomers to alter their molecular structure. These materials exhibit exceptional thermal insulation properties and high transparency, making them ideal for use in the construction of efficient solar collector devices. Incorporating 1,3,5-benzenetricarbonyl trichloride into PI aerogel results in high strength (>3 MPa) and excellent transmittance (>90%) over a broad range of wavelengths (500-2650 nm). The as-prepared PI aerogel solar collector (PIASC) also exhibits a low thermal conductivity (0.032 W/mK), a low density (0.1 g/cm3), and high porosity (90%). By changing the shape of the collector from a flat plate to a cylindrical ring, the heat collection efficiency and capacity are significantly improved, resulting in efficient heat collection. The circular ring collector has a maximum heat collection temperature of 236.8 °C. The PIASC, which is both flexible and highly transparent, is an ideal candidate for advanced optical elements and solar collectors.
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- Jiancheng Sun
- Institute of Engineering Mechanics, Beijing Jiaotong University, Beijing 100044, China
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- China Academy of Launch Technology, Beijing 100076, China
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- Institute of Engineering Mechanics, Beijing Jiaotong University, Beijing 100044, China
- Tangshan Research Institute of Beijing Jiaotong University, Tangshan 063000, China
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Vijayan JG, Niranjana Prabhu T, Jineesh AG, Pal K, Chakroborty S. Synthesis of bagasse nanocellulose-filled composite polyurethane xerogel for the efficient adsorption of Rhodamine-B dye from aqueous solution: investigation of adsorption parameters. THE EUROPEAN PHYSICAL JOURNAL. E, SOFT MATTER 2023; 46:23. [PMID: 36995479 DOI: 10.1140/epje/s10189-023-00278-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/15/2023] [Accepted: 03/06/2023] [Indexed: 05/09/2023]
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In this study, polyurethane (PU)-based xerogels were synthesized by using the biobased polyol derived from chaulmoogra seed oil. These polyol was used for the preparation of PU xerogels using methylene diphenyl diisocyanate hard segment and polyethylene glycol (PEG6000) as soft segment with 1,4-diazabicyclo[2, 2, 2]octane as catalyst. Tetrahydrofuran, acetonitrile and dimethyl sulfoxide were used as the solvents. Nanocellulose (5 wt %) prepared from bagasse were added as filler, and the obtained composite xerogels were evaluated for chemical stability. The prepared samples were also characterized by using SEM and FTIR. Waste sugarcane bagasse nanocellulose proved as a cheap reinforcer in the xerogel synthesis and for the adsorption of Rhodamine-B dye from the aqueous solution. The factors that affect the adsorption process have been studied including the quantity of the adsorbent (0.02-0.06 g), pH (6-12), temperature (30-50) and time (30-90). Central composite design for four variables and three levels with response surface methodology has been used to get second-order polynomial equation for the percentage dye removal. RSM was confirmed by the measurement of analysis of variance. Increase in the pH and quantity of the adsorbent was found to increase the sorption capacities of the xerogel (NC-PUXe) towards rhodamine B, maximum adsorption.
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- Jyothy G Vijayan
- Department of Chemistry, M.S. Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences, IV Phase, Peenya Industrial Area, Bengaluru, 560058, India
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- Department of Chemistry, M.S. Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences, IV Phase, Peenya Industrial Area, Bengaluru, 560058, India.
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- Department of Chemistry, M.S. Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences, IV Phase, Peenya Industrial Area, Bengaluru, 560058, India
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- Department of Physics, University Centre for Research and Development (UCRD), Chandigarh University, Mohali, Gharuan, Punjab, 140413, India.
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Insights into the Role of Biopolymer-Based Xerogels in Biomedical Applications. Gels 2022; 8:gels8060334. [PMID: 35735678 PMCID: PMC9222565 DOI: 10.3390/gels8060334] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/24/2022] [Revised: 05/21/2022] [Accepted: 05/25/2022] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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Xerogels are advanced, functional, porous materials consisting of ambient, dried, cross-linked polymeric networks. They possess characteristics such as high porosity, great surface area, and an affordable preparation route; they can be prepared from several organic and inorganic precursors for numerous applications. Owing to their desired properties, these materials were found to be suitable for several medical and biomedical applications; the high drug-loading capacity of xerogels and their ability to maintain sustained drug release make them highly desirable for drug delivery applications. As biopolymers and chemical-free materials, they have been also utilized in tissue engineering and regenerative medicine due to their high biocompatibility, non-immunogenicity, and non-cytotoxicity. Biopolymers have the ability to interact, cross-link, and/or trap several active agents, such as antibiotic or natural antimicrobial substances, which is useful in wound dressing and healing applications, and they can also be used to trap antibodies, enzymes, and cells for biosensing and monitoring applications. This review presents, for the first time, an introduction to biopolymeric xerogels, their fabrication approach, and their properties. We present the biological properties that make these materials suitable for many biomedical applications and discuss the most recent works regarding their applications, including drug delivery, wound healing and dressing, tissue scaffolding, and biosensing.
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Mukherjee S, Iyyappan E, Satheesh K, Maria Jordi E, Saranya S, Samuel Justin SJ, Reuben Jonathan D, Vijay Solomon R, Wilson P. Hydroxyapatite as a bifunctional nanocatalyst for solventless Henry reaction: a demonstration of morphology-dependent catalysis. NEW J CHEM 2022. [DOI: 10.1039/d1nj04283a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Hydroxyapatite nanorods are catalytically active while nanoplates are inactive towards Henry reaction due to the differences in the exposed surfaces.
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- Smriti Mukherjee
- Department of Chemistry, Madras Christian College (Autonomous), University of Madras, Chennai – 600 059, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Madras Christian College (Autonomous), University of Madras, Chennai – 600 059, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Madras Christian College (Autonomous), University of Madras, Chennai – 600 059, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Madras Christian College (Autonomous), University of Madras, Chennai – 600 059, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Madras Christian College (Autonomous), University of Madras, Chennai – 600 059, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Madras Christian College (Autonomous), University of Madras, Chennai – 600 059, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Madras Christian College (Autonomous), University of Madras, Chennai – 600 059, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Madras Christian College (Autonomous), University of Madras, Chennai – 600 059, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Madras Christian College (Autonomous), University of Madras, Chennai – 600 059, India
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Guzel Kaya G, Aznar E, Deveci H, Martínez-Máñez R. Aerogels as promising materials for antibacterial applications: a mini-review. Biomater Sci 2021; 9:7034-7048. [PMID: 34636816 DOI: 10.1039/d1bm01147b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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The increasing cases of bacterial infections originating from resistant bacteria are a serious problem globally and many approaches have been developed for different purposes to treat bacterial infections. Aerogels are a novel class of smart porous materials composed of three-dimensional networks. Recently, aerogels with the advantages of ultra-low density, high porosity, tunable particle and pore sizes, and biocompatibility have been regarded as promising carriers for the design of delivery systems. Recently, aerogels have also been provided with antibacterial activity through loading of antibacterial agents, incorporation of metal/metal oxides and via surface functionalization and coating with various functional groups. In this mini-review, the synthesis of aerogels from both conventional and low-cost precursors is reported and examples of aerogels displaying antibacterial properties are summarized. As a result, it is clear that the encouraging antibacterial performance of aerogels promotes their use in many antibacterial applications, especially in the food industry, pharmaceutics and medicine.
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- Gulcihan Guzel Kaya
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Konya Technical University, Konya, Turkey.,Instituto Interuniversitario de Investigación de Reconocimiento Molecular y Desarrollo Tecnológico, Universitat Politècnica de València, Universitat de València, Camino de Vera s/n, 46022, Valencia, Spain.
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- Instituto Interuniversitario de Investigación de Reconocimiento Molecular y Desarrollo Tecnológico, Universitat Politècnica de València, Universitat de València, Camino de Vera s/n, 46022, Valencia, Spain. .,CIBER de Bioingeniería, Biomateriales y Nanomedicina (CIBER-BBN), Spain.,Unidad Mixta de Investigación en Nanomedicina y Sensores. Universitat Politècnica de València, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria La Fe, Valencia, Spain.,Unidad Mixta UPC-CIPF de Investigación en Mecanismos de Enfermedades y Nanomedicina. Universitat Politècnica de València, Centro de Investigación Príncipe Felipe, Valencia, Spain
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Konya Technical University, Konya, Turkey
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- Instituto Interuniversitario de Investigación de Reconocimiento Molecular y Desarrollo Tecnológico, Universitat Politècnica de València, Universitat de València, Camino de Vera s/n, 46022, Valencia, Spain. .,CIBER de Bioingeniería, Biomateriales y Nanomedicina (CIBER-BBN), Spain.,Unidad Mixta de Investigación en Nanomedicina y Sensores. Universitat Politècnica de València, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria La Fe, Valencia, Spain.,Unidad Mixta UPC-CIPF de Investigación en Mecanismos de Enfermedades y Nanomedicina. Universitat Politècnica de València, Centro de Investigación Príncipe Felipe, Valencia, Spain
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Antibacterial Activity of Linezolid against Gram-Negative Bacteria: Utilization of ε-Poly-l-Lysine Capped Silica Xerogel as an Activating Carrier. Pharmaceutics 2020; 12:pharmaceutics12111126. [PMID: 33233423 PMCID: PMC7700326 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics12111126] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/23/2020] [Revised: 11/16/2020] [Accepted: 11/18/2020] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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In recent times, many approaches have been developed against drug resistant Gram-negative bacteria. However, low-cost high effective materials which could broaden the spectrum of antibiotics are still needed. In this study, enhancement of linezolid spectrum, normally active against Gram-positive bacteria, was aimed for Gram-negative bacteria growth inhibition. For this purpose, a silica xerogel prepared from a low-cost precursor is used as a drug carrier owing to the advantages of its mesoporous structure, suitable pore and particle size and ultralow density. The silica xerogel is loaded with linezolid and capped with ε-poly-l-lysine. The developed nano-formulation shows a marked antibacterial activity against to Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Staphylococcus aureus. In comparison to free linezolid and ε-poly-l-lysine, the material demonstrates a synergistic effect on killing for the three tested bacteria. The results show that silica xerogels can be used as a potential drug carrier and activity enhancer. This strategy could provide the improvement of antibacterial activity spectrum of antibacterial agents like linezolid and could represent a powerful alternative to overcome antibiotic resistance in a near future.
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