1
|
Li J, Parakhonskiy BV, Skirtach AG. A decade of developing applications exploiting the properties of polyelectrolyte multilayer capsules. Chem Commun (Camb) 2023; 59:807-835. [PMID: 36472384 DOI: 10.1039/d2cc04806j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
Abstract
Transferring the layer-by-layer (LbL) coating approach from planar surfaces to spherical templates and subsequently dissolving these templates leads to the fabrication of polyelectrolyte multilayer capsules. The versatility of the coatings of capsules and their flexibility upon bringing in virtually any material into the coatings has quickly drawn substantial attention. Here, we provide an overview of the main developments in this field, highlighting the trends in the last decade. In the beginning, various methods of encapsulation and release are discussed followed by a broad range of applications, which were developed and explored. We also outline the current trends, where the range of applications is continuing to grow, including addition of whole new and different application areas.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Jie Li
- Nano-Biotechnology Laboratory, Department of Biotechnology, Faculty of Bioscience Engineering, Ghent University, 9000 Ghent, Belgium.
| | - Bogdan V Parakhonskiy
- Nano-Biotechnology Laboratory, Department of Biotechnology, Faculty of Bioscience Engineering, Ghent University, 9000 Ghent, Belgium.
| | - Andre G Skirtach
- Nano-Biotechnology Laboratory, Department of Biotechnology, Faculty of Bioscience Engineering, Ghent University, 9000 Ghent, Belgium.
| |
Collapse
|
2
|
Surface Modification with Particles Coated or Made of Polymer Multilayers. Pharmaceutics 2022; 14:pharmaceutics14112483. [PMID: 36432674 PMCID: PMC9697854 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics14112483] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/19/2022] [Revised: 11/09/2022] [Accepted: 11/14/2022] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
Abstract
The coating of particles or decomposable cores with polyelectrolytes via Layer-by-Layer (LbL) assembly creates free-standing LbL-coated functional particles. Due to the numerous functions that their polymers can bestow, the particles are preferentially selected for a plethora of applications, including, but not limited to coatings, cargo-carriers, drug delivery vehicles and fabric enhancements. The number of publications discussing the fabrication and usage of LbL-assembled particles has consistently increased over the last vicennial. However, past literature fails to either mention or expand upon how these LbL-assembled particles immobilize on to a solid surface. This review evaluates examples of LbL-assembled particles that have been immobilized on to solid surfaces. To aid in the formulation of a mechanism for immobilization, this review examines which forces and factors influence immobilization, and how the latter can be confirmed. The predominant forces in the immobilization of the particles studied here are the Coulombic, capillary, and adhesive forces; hydrogen bonding as well as van der Waal's and hydrophobic interactions are also considered. These are heavily dependent on the factors that influenced immobilization, such as the particle morphology and surface charge. The shape of the LbL particle is related to the particle core, whereas the charge was dependant on the outermost polyelectrolyte in the multilayer coating. The polyelectrolytes also determine the type of bonding that a particle can form with a solid surface. These can be via either physical (non-covalent) or chemical (covalent) bonds; the latter enforcing a stronger immobilization. This review proposes a fundamental theory for immobilization pathways and can be used to support future research in the field of surface patterning and for the general modification of solid surfaces with polymer-based nano- and micro-sized polymer structures.
Collapse
|
3
|
Ermatov T, Skibina JS, Tuchin VV, Gorin DA. Functionalized Microstructured Optical Fibers: Materials, Methods, Applications. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2020; 13:E921. [PMID: 32092963 PMCID: PMC7078627 DOI: 10.3390/ma13040921] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/26/2020] [Revised: 02/13/2020] [Accepted: 02/17/2020] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
Abstract
Microstructured optical fiber-based sensors (MOF) have been widely developed finding numerous applications in various fields of photonics, biotechnology, and medicine. High sensitivity to the refractive index variation, arising from the strong interaction between a guided mode and an analyte in the test, makes MOF-based sensors ideal candidates for chemical and biochemical analysis of solutions with small volume and low concentration. Here, we review the modern techniques used for the modification of the fiber's structure, which leads to an enhanced detection sensitivity, as well as the surface functionalization processes used for selective adsorption of target molecules. Novel functionalized MOF-based devices possessing these unique properties, emphasize the potential applications for fiber optics in the field of modern biophotonics, such as remote sensing, thermography, refractometric measurements of biological liquids, detection of cancer proteins, and concentration analysis. In this work, we discuss the approaches used for the functionalization of MOFs, with a focus on potential applications of the produced structures.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Timur Ermatov
- Skolkovo Institute of Science and Technology, 3 Nobelya str., 121205 Moscow, Russia
| | - Julia S. Skibina
- SPE LLC Nanostructured Glass Technology, 101 50 Let Oktjabrja, 410033 Saratov, Russia;
| | - Valery V. Tuchin
- Research Educational Institute of Optics and Biophotonics, Saratov State University, 83 Astrakhanskaya str., 410012 Saratov, Russia;
- Interdisciplinary Laboratory of Biophotonics, Tomsk State University, 36 Lenin’s av., 634050 Tomsk, Russia
- Laboratory of Laser Diagnostics of Technical and Living Systems, Institute of Precision Mechanics and Control of the Russian Academy of Sciences, 24 Rabochaya str., 410028 Saratov, Russia
| | - Dmitry A. Gorin
- Skolkovo Institute of Science and Technology, 3 Nobelya str., 121205 Moscow, Russia
| |
Collapse
|
4
|
Sergeeva A, Vikulina AS, Volodkin D. Porous Alginate Scaffolds Assembled Using Vaterite CaCO 3 Crystals. MICROMACHINES 2019; 10:E357. [PMID: 31146472 PMCID: PMC6630714 DOI: 10.3390/mi10060357] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/26/2019] [Revised: 05/21/2019] [Accepted: 05/23/2019] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
Abstract
Formulation of multifunctional biopolymer-based scaffolds is one of the major focuses in modern tissue engineering and regenerative medicine. Besides proper mechanical/chemical properties, an ideal scaffold should: (i) possess a well-tuned porous internal structure for cell seeding/growth and (ii) host bioactive molecules to be protected against biodegradation and presented to cells when required. Alginate hydrogels were extensively developed to serve as scaffolds, and recent advances in the hydrogel formulation demonstrate their applicability as "ideal" soft scaffolds. This review focuses on advanced porous alginate scaffolds (PAS) fabricated using hard templating on vaterite CaCO3 crystals. These novel tailor-made soft structures can be prepared at physiologically relevant conditions offering a high level of control over their internal structure and high performance for loading/release of bioactive macromolecules. The novel approach to assemble PAS is compared with traditional methods used for fabrication of porous alginate hydrogels. Finally, future perspectives and applications of PAS for advanced cell culture, tissue engineering, and drug testing are discussed.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Alena Sergeeva
- Fraunhofer Institute for Cell Therapy and Immunology, Branch Bioanalytics and Bioprocesses, Am Mühlenberg 13, 14476 Potsdam-Golm, Germany.
| | - Anna S Vikulina
- Fraunhofer Institute for Cell Therapy and Immunology, Branch Bioanalytics and Bioprocesses, Am Mühlenberg 13, 14476 Potsdam-Golm, Germany.
- School of Science and Technology, Nottingham Trent University, Clifton Lane,Nottingham NG11 8NS, UK.
| | - Dmitry Volodkin
- School of Science and Technology, Nottingham Trent University, Clifton Lane,Nottingham NG11 8NS, UK.
| |
Collapse
|
5
|
Trushina DB, Burova AS, Borodina TN, Soldatov MA, Klochko TY, Bukreeva TV. Thermo-Induced Shrinking of “Dextran Sulfate/Polyarginine” Capsules with Magnetic Nanoparticles in the Shell. COLLOID JOURNAL 2019. [DOI: 10.1134/s1061933x18060182] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
|
6
|
Pedaballi S, Li CC, Song YJ. Dispersion of microcapsules for the improved thermochromic performance of smart coatings. RSC Adv 2019; 9:24175-24183. [PMID: 35527896 PMCID: PMC9069634 DOI: 10.1039/c9ra04740a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/24/2019] [Accepted: 07/29/2019] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
Abstract
Efficient dispersant that can well disperse and enhance the physical performance of thermochromic microcapsules is proposed.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Sireesha Pedaballi
- Institute of Materials Science and Engineering
- Department of Materials & Mineral Resources Engineering
- National Taipei University of Technology
- Taipei 10608
- Taiwan
| | - Chia-Chen Li
- Institute of Materials Science and Engineering
- Department of Materials & Mineral Resources Engineering
- National Taipei University of Technology
- Taipei 10608
- Taiwan
| | - Ya-Jun Song
- Institute of Materials Science and Engineering
- Department of Materials & Mineral Resources Engineering
- National Taipei University of Technology
- Taipei 10608
- Taiwan
| |
Collapse
|
7
|
Kiryukhin MV, Lau HH, Goh SH, Teh C, Korzh V, Sadovoy A. A membrane film sensor with encapsulated fluorescent dyes towards express freshness monitoring of packaged food. Talanta 2018; 182:187-192. [DOI: 10.1016/j.talanta.2018.01.085] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/21/2017] [Revised: 01/29/2018] [Accepted: 01/30/2018] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
|
8
|
|
9
|
Cappelli S, de Jong AM, Baudry J, Prins MWJ. Interfacial rheometry of polymer at a water-oil interface by intra-pair magnetophoresis. SOFT MATTER 2016; 12:5551-5562. [PMID: 27253322 DOI: 10.1039/c5sm02917a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/05/2023]
Abstract
We describe an interfacial rheometry technique based on pairs of micrometer-sized magnetic particles at a fluid-fluid interface. The particles are repeatedly attracted and repelled by well-controlled magnetic dipole-dipole forces, so-called interfacial rheometry by intra-pair magnetophoresis (IPM). From the forces (∼pN), displacements (∼μm) and velocities (∼μm s(-1)) of the particles we are able to quantify the interfacial drag coefficient of particles within a few seconds and over very long timescales. The use of local dipole-dipole forces makes the system insensitive to fluid flow and suited for simultaneously recording many particles in parallel over a long period of time. We apply IPM to study the time-dependent adsorption of an oil-soluble amino-modified silicone polymer at a water-oil interface using carboxylated magnetic particles. At low polymer concentration the carboxylated particles remain on the water side of the water-oil interface, while at high polymer concentrations the particles transit into the oil phase. Both conditions show a drag coefficient that does not depend on time. However, at intermediate polymer concentrations data show an increase of the interfacial drag coefficient as a function of time, with an increase over more than three orders of magnitude (10(-7) to 10(-4) N s m(-1)), pointing to a strong polymer-polymer interaction at the interface. The time-dependence of the interfacial drag appears to be highly sensitive to the polymer concentration and to the ionic strength of the aqueous phase. We foresee that IPM will be a very convenient technique to study fluid-fluid interfaces for a broad range of materials systems.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Stefano Cappelli
- Department of Applied Physics, Eindhoven University of Technology, Eindhoven, The Netherlands
| | | | | | | |
Collapse
|
10
|
Kaufman G, Nejati S, Sarfati R, Boltyanskiy R, Loewenberg M, Dufresne ER, Osuji CO. Soft microcapsules with highly plastic shells formed by interfacial polyelectrolyte-nanoparticle complexation. SOFT MATTER 2015; 11:7478-7482. [PMID: 26169689 DOI: 10.1039/c5sm00973a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/04/2023]
Abstract
Composite microcapsules have been aggressively pursued as designed chemical entities for biomedical and other applications. Common preparations rely on multi-step, time consuming processes. Here, we present a single-step approach to fabricate such microcapsules with shells composed of nanoparticle-polyelectrolyte and protein-polyelectrolyte complexes, and demonstrate control of the mechanical and release properties of these constructs. Interfacial polyelectrolyte-nanoparticle and polyelectrolyte-protein complexation across a water-oil droplet interface results in the formation of capsules with shell thicknesses of a few μm. Silica shell microcapsules exhibited a significant plastic response at small deformations, whereas lysozyme incorporated shells displayed a more elastic response. We exploit the plasticity of nanoparticle incorporated shells to produce microcapsules with high aspect ratio protrusions by micropipette aspiration.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Gilad Kaufman
- Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Yale University, New Haven, CT 06511, USA.
| | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Collapse
|
11
|
Sergeeva AS, Gorin DA, Volodkin DV. In-situ assembly of Ca-alginate gels with controlled pore loading/release capability. LANGMUIR : THE ACS JOURNAL OF SURFACES AND COLLOIDS 2015; 31:10813-10821. [PMID: 26345198 DOI: 10.1021/acs.langmuir.5b01529] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/05/2023]
Abstract
Development of tailor-made porous polymer scaffolds acting as a temporary tissue-construct for cellular organization is of primary importance for tissue engineering applications. Control over the gel porosity is a critical issue due to the need for cells to proliferate and migrate and to ensure the transport of nutrition and metabolites. Gel loading with bioactive molecules is desired for target release of soluble signals to guide cell function. Calcium-alginate hydrogels are one of the most popular gels successfully utilized as polymer scaffolds. Here we propose a benchtop approach to design porous alginate gels by dispersion of CaCO3 vaterite crystals in sodium alginate followed by the crystal elimination. CaCO3 crystals play a triple role being (i) cross-linkers (a source of calcium ions to cross-link gel network), (ii) pore-makers (leaching of crystals retains the empty pores), and (iii) reservoirs with (bio)molecules (by molecule preloading into the crystals). Pore dimensions, interconnectivity, and density can be adjusted by choosing the size, concentration, and packing of the sacrificial CaCO3 crystals. An opportunity to load the pores with biomolecules was demonstrated using FITC-labeled dextrans of different molecular masses from 10 to 500 kDa. The dextrans were preloaded into CaCO3 vaterite crystals, and the subsequent crystal removal resulted in encapsulation of dextrans inside the pores of the gel. The dextran release rate from the gel pores depends on the equilibration of the gel structure as concluded by comparing dextran release kinetics during gelation (fast) and dextran diffusion into the performed gel (slower). Macromolecule binding to the gel is electrostatically driven as found for lysozyme and insulin. The application of porous gels as scaffolds potentially offering biomacromolecule encapsulation/release performance might be useful for alginate gel-based applications such as tissue engineering.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Alena S Sergeeva
- Fraunhofer Institute for Cell Therapy and Immunology (Fraunhofer IZI), Am Muehlenberg 13, Potsdam, 14476, Germany
- Saratov State University , Astrakhanskaya 81, Saratov, 410012, Russia
| | - Dmitry A Gorin
- Saratov State University , Astrakhanskaya 81, Saratov, 410012, Russia
| | - Dmitry V Volodkin
- Fraunhofer Institute for Cell Therapy and Immunology (Fraunhofer IZI), Am Muehlenberg 13, Potsdam, 14476, Germany
- Lomonosov Moscow State University, Department of Chemistry, Leninskiye gory 1-3, Moscow, 119991, Russia
| |
Collapse
|
12
|
Sergeeva A, Sergeev R, Lengert E, Zakharevich A, Parakhonskiy B, Gorin D, Sergeev S, Volodkin D. Composite Magnetite and Protein Containing CaCO3 Crystals. External Manipulation and Vaterite → Calcite Recrystallization-Mediated Release Performance. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2015; 7:21315-25. [PMID: 26348458 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.5b05848] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/25/2023]
Abstract
Biocompatibility and high loading capacity of mesoporous CaCO3 vaterite crystals give an option to utilize the polycrystals for a wide range of (bio)applications. Formation and transformations of calcium carbonate polymorphs have been studied for decades, aimed at both basic and applied research interests. Here, composite multilayer-coated calcium carbonate polycrystals containing Fe3O4 magnetite nanoparticles and model protein lysozyme are fabricated. The structure of the composite polycrystals and vaterite → calcite recrystallization kinetics are studied. The recrystallization results in release of both loaded protein and Fe3O4 nanoparticles (magnetic manipulation is thus lost). Fe3O4 nanoparticles enhance the recrystallization that can be induced by reduction of the local pH with citric acid and reduction of the polycrystal crystallinity. Oppositely, the layer-by-layer assembled poly(allylamine hydrochloride)/poly(sodium styrenesulfonate) polyelectrolyte coating significantly inhibits the vaterite → calcite recrystallization (from hours to days) most likely due to suppression of the ion exchange giving an option to easily tune the release kinetics for a wide time scale, for example, for prolonged release. Moreover, the recrystallization of the coated crystals results in formulation of multilayer capsules keeping the feature of external manipulation. This study can help to design multifunctional microstructures with tailor-made characteristics for loading and controlled release as well as for external manipulation.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Alena Sergeeva
- Fraunhofer Institute for Cell Therapy and Immunology (IZI) , Am Muelenberg 13, 14467 Potsdam, Germany
- Saratov State University , Astrakhanskaya 83, 410012 Saratov, Russia
| | - Roman Sergeev
- Saratov State University , Astrakhanskaya 83, 410012 Saratov, Russia
| | - Ekaterina Lengert
- Saratov State University , Astrakhanskaya 83, 410012 Saratov, Russia
| | | | - Bogdan Parakhonskiy
- Saratov State University , Astrakhanskaya 83, 410012 Saratov, Russia
- A.V. Shubnikov Institute of Crystallography, RAS , Leninskii prospekt 59, 119333 Moscow, Russia
| | - Dmitry Gorin
- Saratov State University , Astrakhanskaya 83, 410012 Saratov, Russia
| | - Sergey Sergeev
- Saratov State University , Astrakhanskaya 83, 410012 Saratov, Russia
| | - Dmitry Volodkin
- Fraunhofer Institute for Cell Therapy and Immunology (IZI) , Am Muelenberg 13, 14467 Potsdam, Germany
- Saratov State University , Astrakhanskaya 83, 410012 Saratov, Russia
| |
Collapse
|
13
|
The polyacrylic acid/modified chitosan capsules with tunable release of small hydrophobic probe and drug. Colloids Surf A Physicochem Eng Asp 2015. [DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfa.2015.02.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/21/2023]
|
14
|
Kiryukhin MV. Active drug release systems: current status, applications and perspectives. Curr Opin Pharmacol 2014; 18:69-75. [PMID: 25265597 DOI: 10.1016/j.coph.2014.09.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/02/2014] [Revised: 09/11/2014] [Accepted: 09/13/2014] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
Abstract
Active drug release systems offer an important privilege to manage the dosage, time and sometimes site of drug release after the implantation procedure has been performed. Once developed, they could cover such applications as hormone therapy, implantation surgery, and delivery of immunization boosters. A number of existing approaches towards such systems include arrays of microreservoirs equipped with stimuli-responsive actuators or valves. The very first developed system has reached the stage of in-human trials recently. A breakthrough could happen if microreservoirs themselves are made of responsive material susceptible towards remote triggers. A promising candidate is a material made of Layer-by-Layer assembled films which currently are widely exploited only as passive implantable drug release systems.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Maxim V Kiryukhin
- Institute of Materials Research and Engineering, A*STAR, 3 Research Link, Singapore 117602, Singapore.
| |
Collapse
|
15
|
Prokopović VZ, Duschl C, Volodkin DV. Hyaluronic acid/poly-L-lysine multilayers coated with gold nanoparticles: cellular response and permeability study. POLYM ADVAN TECHNOL 2014. [DOI: 10.1002/pat.3370] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
Affiliation(s)
| | - Claus Duschl
- Fraunhofer Institute for Biomedical Engineering; 14476 Potsdam-Golm Germany
| | - Dmitry V. Volodkin
- Fraunhofer Institute for Biomedical Engineering; 14476 Potsdam-Golm Germany
| |
Collapse
|
16
|
|