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Uzokboev S, Akhmadbekov K, Nuritdinova R, Tawfik SM, Lee YI. Unveiling the potential of alginate-based nanomaterials in sensing technology and smart delivery applications. BEILSTEIN JOURNAL OF NANOTECHNOLOGY 2024; 15:1077-1104. [PMID: 39188756 PMCID: PMC11346306 DOI: 10.3762/bjnano.15.88] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/14/2024] [Accepted: 08/07/2024] [Indexed: 08/28/2024]
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Sensors are applied to many fields nowadays because of their high sensitivity, low cost, time-saving, user-friendly, and excellent selectivity. Current biomedical and pharmaceutical science has one focus on developing nanoparticle-based sensors, especially biopolymeric nanoparticles. Alginate is a widely used biopolymer in a variety of applications. The hydrogel-forming characteristic, the chemical structure with hydroxy and carboxylate moieties, biocompatibility, biodegradability, and water solubility of alginate have expanded opportunities in material and biomedical sciences. Recently, research on alginate-based nanoparticles and their applications has begun. These materials are gaining popularity because of their wide usage potential in the biomedical and pharmaceutical fields. Many review papers describe applications of alginate in the drug delivery field. The current study covers the structural and physicochemical properties of alginate-based nanoparticles. The prospective applications of alginate-based nanomaterials in various domains are discussed, including drug delivery and environmental sensing applications for humidity, heavy metals, and hydrogen peroxide. Moreover, biomedical sensing applications of alginate-based nanoparticles regarding various analytes such as glucose, cancer cells, pharmaceutical drugs, and human motion will also be reviewed in this paper. Future research scopes highlight existing challenges and solutions.
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- Shakhzodjon Uzokboev
- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Pharmaceutical Technical University, Tashkent 100084, Republic of Uzbekistan
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Pharmaceutical Technical University, Tashkent 100084, Republic of Uzbekistan
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Pharmaceutical Technical University, Tashkent 100084, Republic of Uzbekistan
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- Department of Petrochemicals, Egyptian Petroleum Research Institute (EPRI), Nasr City, Cairo 11727, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Pharmaceutical Technical University, Tashkent 100084, Republic of Uzbekistan
- Anastro Laboratory, Institute of Basic Science, Changwon National University, Changwon 51140, Republic of Korea
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Zhang Y, Tang Q, Zhou J, Zhao C, Li J, Wang H. Conductive and Eco-friendly Biomaterials-based Hydrogels for Noninvasive Epidermal Sensors: A Review. ACS Biomater Sci Eng 2024; 10:191-218. [PMID: 38052003 DOI: 10.1021/acsbiomaterials.3c01003] [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] [Indexed: 12/07/2023]
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As noninvasive wearable electronic devices, epidermal sensors enable continuous, real-time, and remote monitoring of various human physiological parameters. Conductive biomaterials-based hydrogels as sensor matrix materials have good biocompatibility, biodegradability, and efficient stimulus response capabilities and are widely applied in motion monitoring, healthcare, and human-machine interaction. However, biomass hydrogel-based epidermal sensing devices still need excellent mechanical properties, prolonged stability, multifunctionality, and extensive practicality. Therefore, this paper reviews the common biomass hydrogel materials for epidermal sensing (proteins, polysaccharides, polyphenols, etc.) and the various types of noninvasive sensing devices (strain/pressure sensors, temperature sensors, glucose sensors, electrocardiograms, etc.). Moreover, this review focuses on the strategies of scholars to enhance sensor properties, such as strength, conductivity, stability, adhesion, and self-healing ability. This work will guide the preparation and optimization of high-performance biomaterials-based hydrogel epidermal sensors.
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- Yibo Zhang
- School of Information Science and Technology, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao 266061, China
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong 999077, P. R. China
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- School of Marine Technology and Environment, Dalian Ocean University, 52 Heishijiao Street, Dalian, Liaoning 116023, P. R. China
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- School of Polymer Science and Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao 266042, China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong 999077, P. R. China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong 999077, P. R. China
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- School of Information Science and Technology, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao 266061, China
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Xiao Y, Chen Q, Yang Z, Xi M, Zhao Y, Fu J, Jiang Y, Li Y. Asymmetric and Skin-Mimicking Hydrogels with Wide Temperature Tolerance and Superior Elasticity for High-Performance Strain Sensors. ACS OMEGA 2023; 8:46676-46684. [PMID: 38107944 PMCID: PMC10719924 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.3c05779] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/07/2023] [Revised: 10/06/2023] [Accepted: 11/09/2023] [Indexed: 12/19/2023]
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Wide temperature tolerance and superior mechanical properties are highly required for composite hydrogels in electronic applications such as electronic skins and soft robotics. In this work, a unique polyacrylamide-based and double-network hydrogel system is designed and fabricated by introducing graphene oxide and glycerol to improve mechanical properties as well as antifreezing and antiheating properties. Maximum stress of the graphene oxide-incorporated hydrogel increases rapidly to 500.0 kPa which is much higher than that of polymetric acrylamide/carboxymethylcellulose sodium hydrogel (281.7 kPa), probably due to the inhibition from graphene oxide in generation and propagation of cracks. With constantly adding glycerol, total elongation and antifreezing and heating properties of the composite hydrogels increase gradually. Especially, sample with 20 vol % of glycerol not only shows stable conductivity and wide temperature tolerance (-50 to 50 °C) but also has ideal strength-toughness match (597.6 kPa and 1263.4%), suggesting that synergistic effect of different layers in the asymmetric structure plays an active role in improvement of mechanical properties.
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- Yunchao Xiao
- College
of Materials and Textile Engineering, Jiaxing
University, Jiaxing 314001, Zhejiang, China
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- College
of Materials and Textile Engineering, Jiaxing
University, Jiaxing 314001, Zhejiang, China
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- College
of Materials and Textile Engineering, Jiaxing
University, Jiaxing 314001, Zhejiang, China
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- College
of Materials and Textile Engineering, Jiaxing
University, Jiaxing 314001, Zhejiang, China
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- College
of Materials and Textiles, Zhejiang Sci-Tech
University, Hangzhou 310018, China
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- School
of Materials Science and Engineering, Shanghai
University, Shanghai 200444, China
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- College
of Materials and Textile Engineering, Jiaxing
University, Jiaxing 314001, Zhejiang, China
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- College
of Materials and Textile Engineering, Jiaxing
University, Jiaxing 314001, Zhejiang, China
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Shan C, Bauman L, Che M, Kim AR, Su R, Zhao B. Organohydrogels with cellulose nanofibers enhanced supramolecular interactions toward high performance self-adhesive sensing pads. Carbohydr Polym 2023; 320:121211. [PMID: 37659812 DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2023.121211] [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: 04/04/2023] [Revised: 07/08/2023] [Accepted: 07/15/2023] [Indexed: 09/04/2023]
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Gel materials with tailored functions and tissue-like properties have gained significant interest in emerging applications, including tissue engineering scaffolds, flexible electronics, and soft robotics. In this work, we developed a stretchable, flexible, adhesive, and conductive organohydrogel through physical cross-linking of the poly (N-[tris (hydroxymethyl) methyl] acrylamide-co-acrylamide) (denoted as P(THMA-AM)) network in the presence of cellulose nanofiber (CNF), sodium chloride, and glycerol. The gel matrix is rich in intermolecular interactions, including hydrogen bonding and ionic interactions, which contribute to a highly compact and cohesive structure without the requirement of any chemical crosslinkers. Moreover, the plasticizing effect of glycerol can mitigate the self-entanglement of CNFs, enhancing their mobility and ultimately conferring the organohydrogel with exceptional stretchability and flexibility. The resulting organohydrogel exhibited superior mechanical properties, self-adhesion, and ionic conductivity, making it an excellent candidate for strain-sensing applications, particularly in distinguishing and monitoring human movements.
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- Cancan Shan
- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Membrane Science and Desalination Technology, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, PR China; Department of Chemical Engineering, Waterloo Institute for Nanotechnology, Institute for Polymer Research, Centre for Bioengineering and Biotechnology, University of Waterloo, 200 University Avenue West, Waterloo, Ontario N2L 3G1, Canada
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Waterloo Institute for Nanotechnology, Institute for Polymer Research, Centre for Bioengineering and Biotechnology, University of Waterloo, 200 University Avenue West, Waterloo, Ontario N2L 3G1, Canada
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Membrane Science and Desalination Technology, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, PR China
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Waterloo Institute for Nanotechnology, Institute for Polymer Research, Centre for Bioengineering and Biotechnology, University of Waterloo, 200 University Avenue West, Waterloo, Ontario N2L 3G1, Canada
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Membrane Science and Desalination Technology, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, PR China; Zhejiang Institute of Tianjin University, Ningbo, Zhejiang 315201, PR China.
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Waterloo Institute for Nanotechnology, Institute for Polymer Research, Centre for Bioengineering and Biotechnology, University of Waterloo, 200 University Avenue West, Waterloo, Ontario N2L 3G1, Canada.
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Zou Q, Zhang S, Su Q, Xue T, Lan K. Flexible Multimodal Sensor Based on Double‐network Hydrogel for Human and Robotic Applications. ChemistrySelect 2023. [DOI: 10.1002/slct.202204319] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/16/2023]
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- Qiang Zou
- School of Microelectronics Tianjin International Joint Research Center for Internet of Things Tianjin Key Laboratory of Imaging and Sensing Microelectronic Technology Tianjin University 300072 Tianji China
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- School of Microelectronics Tianjin International Joint Research Center for Internet of Things Tianjin Key Laboratory of Imaging and Sensing Microelectronic Technology Tianjin University 300072 Tianji China
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- School of Microelectronics Tianjin International Joint Research Center for Internet of Things Tianjin Key Laboratory of Imaging and Sensing Microelectronic Technology Tianjin University 300072 Tianji China
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- Center for Analysis and Tests Tianjin University 300072 Tianjin China
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- School of Microelectronics Tianjin International Joint Research Center for Internet of Things Tianjin Key Laboratory of Imaging and Sensing Microelectronic Technology Tianjin University 300072 Tianji China
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A toughened, transparent, anti-freezing and solvent-resistant hydrogel towards environmentally tolerant strain sensor and soft connection. Colloids Surf A Physicochem Eng Asp 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfa.2022.130390] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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Wen L, Xie D, Wu J, Liang Y, Zhang Y, Li J, Xu C, Lin B. Humidity-/Sweat-Sensitive Electronic Skin with Antibacterial, Antioxidation, and Ultraviolet-Proof Functions Constructed by a Cross-Linked Network. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2022; 14:56074-56086. [PMID: 36508579 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.2c15876] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Most electronic skins (e-skins) show unique performance or possess sensory functions. The raw materials used for their preparation are potentially toxic or harmful, and there may be problems such as poor compatibility between the conductive fillers and polymers. In this paper, a silver-loaded nanocomposite film (PVA/CMS/vanillin/nanoAg) was prepared by the in situ reduction method in a greener route. The mechanical properties of this nanocomposite film had improved with a tensile strength of 30.95 MPa, an elongation at break of 101.9%, and a Young's modulus of 10.62 MPa. In the composite matrix, a cross-linked network was constructed based on the coordination and hydrogen bonds, which was conducive to the stability of the reduced AgNPs and AgNWs. When applied as an e-skin in humidity/sweat sensors and wearable electronics, the nanocomposite film responds to humidity within 60 s and records the electric signals of human joint movements and skin sweating with a response range of 0-140% to strain at 93% RH. This kind of e-skin has excellent antibacterial and antioxidant activities and shows an outstanding ultraviolet-proof performance, which provides a greener promising reference route for the design of wearable e-skins to monitor the health and movements of humans.
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- Lishan Wen
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning530004, PR China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning530004, PR China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning530004, PR China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning530004, PR China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning530004, PR China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning530004, PR China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning530004, PR China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning530004, PR China
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Gao Y, Gao Y, Zhang Z, Jia F, Gao G. Acetylated Distarch Phosphate-Mediated Tough and Conductive Hydrogel for Antibacterial Wearable Sensors. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2022; 14:51420-51428. [PMID: 36318451 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.2c16025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Conductive, stretchable, and flexible hydrogel wearable sensors have attracted extensive attention in the fields of artificial intelligence and electronic equipment. However, it is an enormous challenge to fabricate conductive hydrogel sensors with biocompatibility, antibacterial properties, and toughness. Here, a highly conductive hydrogel with excellent toughness, good biocompatibility, and strong antibacterial properties was prepared by incorporating acetylated distarch phosphate (ADSP) into poly(vinyl alcohol) (PVA)/polyhexamethylene biguanide hydrochloride (PHMG). The addition of ADSP not only ionized sodium ions to make the hydrogel conductive but also provided abundant hydroxyl groups to form hydrogen bonds with PVA to improve the toughness of the hydrogel. Furthermore, PHMG endowed the hydrogel with antibacterial properties toward E. coli (Escherichia coli, Gram-negative bacteria) and S. aureus (Staphylococcus aureus, Gram-positive bacteria). Meanwhile, the hydrogel was implanted in mice for 14 days, and the surrounding tissue remained in good condition. More importantly, the hydrogel could detect ECG signals and electrical signals under different actions. This study affords a novel approach for exploiting wearable sensors with antibacterial properties and biocompatibility.
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- Yiyan Gao
- Polymeric and Soft Materials Laboratory, School of Chemical Engineering, Advanced Institute of Materials Science, Changchun University of Technology, Changchun130012, P. R. China
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- Polymeric and Soft Materials Laboratory, School of Chemical Engineering, Advanced Institute of Materials Science, Changchun University of Technology, Changchun130012, P. R. China
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- Polymeric and Soft Materials Laboratory, School of Chemical Engineering, Advanced Institute of Materials Science, Changchun University of Technology, Changchun130012, P. R. China
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- Polymeric and Soft Materials Laboratory, School of Chemical Engineering, Advanced Institute of Materials Science, Changchun University of Technology, Changchun130012, P. R. China
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- Polymeric and Soft Materials Laboratory, School of Chemical Engineering, Advanced Institute of Materials Science, Changchun University of Technology, Changchun130012, P. R. China
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Zhang R, Zhao W, Ning F, Zhen J, Qiang H, Zhang Y, Liu F, Jia Z. Alginate Fiber-Enhanced Poly(vinyl alcohol) Hydrogels with Superior Lubricating Property and Biocompatibility. Polymers (Basel) 2022; 14:polym14194063. [PMID: 36236011 PMCID: PMC9571041 DOI: 10.3390/polym14194063] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/07/2022] [Revised: 09/25/2022] [Accepted: 09/26/2022] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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The design of a novel interpenetrating network hydrogel inspired by the microscopic architecture of natural cartilage based on a supramolecular sodium alginate (SA) nanofibril network is reported in this paper. The mechanical strength and toughness of the poly(vinyl alcohol) (PVA) hydrogel were significantly improved after being incorporated with the alginate nanofibril network. The multiple hydrogen bonds between PVA chains and alginate fibers provided an efficient energy dissipation, thus leading to a significant increase in the mechanical strength of the PVA/SA/NaCl hydrogel. The PVA/SA/NaCl hydrogel demonstrated superior water-lubrication and load-bearing performance due to noncovalent interactions compared with pure PVA hydrogels. Moreover, the bioactivity of the PVA/SA/NaCl hydrogel was proved by the MC3T3 cell proliferation and viability assays over 7 days. Therefore, alginate fiber-enhanced hydrogels with high strength and low friction properties are expected to be used as novel biomimetic lubrication materials.
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Affiliation(s)
- Ran Zhang
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Liaocheng University, Liaocheng 252000, China
- Correspondence: (R.Z.); (Z.J.); Tel.: +86-177-6208-0286 (R.Z.); +86-150-6642-9105 (Z.J.)
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Liaocheng University, Liaocheng 252000, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Liaocheng University, Liaocheng 252000, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Liaocheng University, Liaocheng 252000, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Liaocheng University, Liaocheng 252000, China
- Liaocheng People’s Hospital, Liaocheng 252000, China
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- Liaocheng People’s Hospital, Liaocheng 252000, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Liaocheng University, Liaocheng 252000, China
- Liaocheng People’s Hospital, Liaocheng 252000, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Liaocheng University, Liaocheng 252000, China
- Correspondence: (R.Z.); (Z.J.); Tel.: +86-177-6208-0286 (R.Z.); +86-150-6642-9105 (Z.J.)
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Zdiri K, Cayla A, Elamri A, Erard A, Salaun F. Alginate-Based Bio-Composites and Their Potential Applications. J Funct Biomater 2022; 13:jfb13030117. [PMID: 35997455 PMCID: PMC9397003 DOI: 10.3390/jfb13030117] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/12/2022] [Revised: 08/02/2022] [Accepted: 08/03/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Over the last two decades, bio-polymer fibers have attracted attention for their uses in gene therapy, tissue engineering, wound-healing, and controlled drug delivery. The most commonly used bio-polymers are bio-sourced synthetic polymers such as poly (glycolic acid), poly (lactic acid), poly (e-caprolactone), copolymers of polyglycolide and poly (3-hydroxybutyrate), and natural polymers such as chitosan, soy protein, and alginate. Among all of the bio-polymer fibers, alginate is endowed with its ease of sol–gel transformation, remarkable ion exchange properties, and acid stability. Blending alginate fibers with a wide range of other materials has certainly opened many new opportunities for applications. This paper presents an overview on the modification of alginate fibers with nano-particles, adhesive peptides, and natural or synthetic polymers, in order to enhance their properties. The application of alginate fibers in several areas such as cosmetics, sensors, drug delivery, tissue engineering, and water treatment are investigated. The first section is a brief theoretical background regarding the definition, the source, and the structure of alginate. The second part deals with the physico-chemical, structural, and biological properties of alginate bio-polymers. The third part presents the spinning techniques and the effects of the process and solution parameters on the thermo-mechanical and physico-chemical properties of alginate fibers. Then, the fourth part presents the additives used as fillers in order to improve the properties of alginate fibers. Finally, the last section covers the practical applications of alginate composite fibers.
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- Khmais Zdiri
- Laboratoire de Génie et Matériaux Textiles, École Nationale Supérieure des Arts et Industries Textiles, Université de Lille, 59000 Lille, France
- Laboratoire de Physique et Mécanique Textiles, École Nationale Supérieure d’Ingénieurs Sud-Alsace, Université de Haute Alsace, EA 4365, 68100 Mulhouse, France
- Correspondence:
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- Laboratoire de Génie et Matériaux Textiles, École Nationale Supérieure des Arts et Industries Textiles, Université de Lille, 59000 Lille, France
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- Unité de Recherche Matériaux et Procédés Textiles, École Nationale d’Ingénieurs de Monastir, Université de Monastir, UR17ES33, Monastir 5019, Tunisia
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- Laboratoire de Génie et Matériaux Textiles, École Nationale Supérieure des Arts et Industries Textiles, Université de Lille, 59000 Lille, France
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- Laboratoire de Génie et Matériaux Textiles, École Nationale Supérieure des Arts et Industries Textiles, Université de Lille, 59000 Lille, France
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Zhang X, Wang X, Fan W, Liu Y, Wang Q, Weng L. Fabrication, Property and Application of Calcium Alginate Fiber: A Review. Polymers (Basel) 2022; 14:3227. [PMID: 35956740 PMCID: PMC9371111 DOI: 10.3390/polym14153227] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/12/2022] [Revised: 08/04/2022] [Accepted: 08/05/2022] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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As a natural linear polysaccharide, alginate can be gelled into calcium alginate fiber and exploited for functional material applications. Owing to its high hygroscopicity, biocompatibility, nontoxicity and non-flammability, calcium alginate fiber has found a variety of potential applications. This article gives a comprehensive overview of research on calcium alginate fiber, starting from the fabrication technique of wet spinning and microfluidic spinning, followed by a detailed description of the moisture absorption ability, biocompatibility and intrinsic fire-resistant performance of calcium alginate fiber, and briefly introduces its corresponding applications in biomaterials, fire-retardant and other advanced materials that have been extensively studied over the past decade. This review assists in better design and preparation of the alginate bio-based fiber and puts forward new perspectives for further study on alginate fiber, which can benefit the future development of the booming eco-friendly marine biomass polysaccharide fiber.
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- Xiaolin Zhang
- School of Textile-Science and Engineering, Xi’an Polytechnic University, Xi’an 710048, China
- Key Laboratory of Functional Textile Material and Product, Xi’an Polytechnic University, Ministry of Education, Xi’an 710048, China
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- School of Textile-Science and Engineering, Xi’an Polytechnic University, Xi’an 710048, China
- Key Laboratory of Functional Textile Material and Product, Xi’an Polytechnic University, Ministry of Education, Xi’an 710048, China
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- School of Textile-Science and Engineering, Xi’an Polytechnic University, Xi’an 710048, China
- Key Laboratory of Functional Textile Material and Product, Xi’an Polytechnic University, Ministry of Education, Xi’an 710048, China
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- School of Textile-Science and Engineering, Xi’an Polytechnic University, Xi’an 710048, China
- Key Laboratory of Functional Textile Material and Product, Xi’an Polytechnic University, Ministry of Education, Xi’an 710048, China
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- School of Textile-Science and Engineering, Xi’an Polytechnic University, Xi’an 710048, China
- Key Laboratory of Functional Textile Material and Product, Xi’an Polytechnic University, Ministry of Education, Xi’an 710048, China
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an 710049, China
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Zaidi SFA, Kim YA, Saeed A, Sarwar N, Lee NE, Yoon DH, Lim B, Lee JH. Tannic acid modified antifreezing gelatin organohydrogel for low modulus, high toughness, and sensitive flexible strain sensor. Int J Biol Macromol 2022; 209:1665-1675. [PMID: 35487373 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2022.04.099] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/03/2022] [Revised: 03/26/2022] [Accepted: 04/14/2022] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Current hydrogel strain sensors have met assorted essential requirements of wearing comfort, mechanical toughness, and strain sensitivity. However, an increment in the toughness of a hydrogel usually leads to an increase in elastic moduli that could be unfavorable for wearing comfort. In addition, traits of biofriendly and sustainability require synthesis of the hydrogels from natural polymer-based networks. We propose a novel strategy to fabricate an ionic conductive organohydrogel from natural biological macromolecule "gelatin" and polyacid "tannic acid" to resolve these challenges. Tannic acid modified the structure of the gelatin network in the ionic conductive organohydrogels, that not only led to an increase in toughness accompanying a decrease in elastic moduli but also headed to higher strain sensitivity and tunability. The proposed methodology exhibited tunable tensile modulus from 27 to 13 kPa, tensile strength from 287 to 325 kPa, elongation at fracture from 510 to 620%, toughness from 500 to 550 kJ/m3, conductivity from 0.29 to 0.8 S/m, and strain sensitivity (GF = 1.4-6.5). Moreover, the proposed organohydrogel exhibited excellent freezing tolerance. This study provides a facile yet powerful strategy to tune the mechanical and electrical properties of organohydrogels which can be adapted to various wearable sensors.
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- Syed Farrukh Alam Zaidi
- School of Advanced Materials Science and Engineering, Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU), Suwon 16419, Republic of Korea; Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore 39161, Pakistan
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- School of Advanced Materials Science and Engineering, Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU), Suwon 16419, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU), Suwon 16419, Republic of Korea
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- School of Advanced Materials Science and Engineering, Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU), Suwon 16419, Republic of Korea; Department of Textile Engineering, University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore (Faisalabad Campus) 38000, Pakistan
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- School of Advanced Materials Science and Engineering, Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU), Suwon 16419, Republic of Korea; SKKU Advanced Institute of Nanotechnology (SAINT), Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU), Suwon 16419, Republic of Korea; Biomedical Institute for Convergence at SKKU (BICS), Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU), Suwon 16419, Republic of Korea; Research Center for Advanced Materials Technology, Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU), Suwon 16419, Republic of Korea
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- School of Advanced Materials Science and Engineering, Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU), Suwon 16419, Republic of Korea; SKKU Advanced Institute of Nanotechnology (SAINT), Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU), Suwon 16419, Republic of Korea
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- School of Advanced Materials Science and Engineering, Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU), Suwon 16419, Republic of Korea.
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- School of Advanced Materials Science and Engineering, Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU), Suwon 16419, Republic of Korea; SKKU Advanced Institute of Nanotechnology (SAINT), Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU), Suwon 16419, Republic of Korea; Biomedical Institute for Convergence at SKKU (BICS), Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU), Suwon 16419, Republic of Korea; Research Center for Advanced Materials Technology, Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU), Suwon 16419, Republic of Korea.
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Tian S, Wang M, Wang X, Wang L, Yang D, Nie J, Ma G. Smart Hydrogel Sensors with Antifreezing, Antifouling Properties for Wound Healing. ACS Biomater Sci Eng 2022; 8:1867-1877. [PMID: 35384655 DOI: 10.1021/acsbiomaterials.1c01599] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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Flexible electronic devices with biological therapeutic and sensing properties are one of the current research directions. Here, a multifunctional hydrogel for stress sensing and wound healing was prepared by a simple one-pot method and a solution replacement method. Among them, zwitterionic polymers promote wound healing by promoting the polarization of M2 macrophages, collagen deposition, and blood vessel formation. Glycerin can significantly improve the resilience and frost resistance of the hydrogel, ensuring that a sensor made using the hydrogel can work normally in a cold environment. In addition, zwitterionic polymers are highly biocompatible, providing excellent antibacterial adhesion to aid the wound healing process, and good electrical conductivity enhances sensing sensitivity and stability. Based on these properties, multifunctional hydrogels could detect human vital activities while promoting wound healing, providing new ideas for the fields of diagnosis and wound dressing.
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- Saihua Tian
- Beijing Laboratory of Biomedical Materials and Key Laboratory of Biomedical Materials of Nature Macromolecules, Ministry of Education, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, P. R. China
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- Beijing Laboratory of Biomedical Materials and Key Laboratory of Biomedical Materials of Nature Macromolecules, Ministry of Education, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, P. R. China
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- Beijing Laboratory of Biomedical Materials and Key Laboratory of Biomedical Materials of Nature Macromolecules, Ministry of Education, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, P. R. China
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- Beijing Laboratory of Biomedical Materials and Key Laboratory of Biomedical Materials of Nature Macromolecules, Ministry of Education, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, P. R. China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of New Drug Research and Clinical Pharmacy, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, Jiangsu 221004, P. R. China
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- Beijing Laboratory of Biomedical Materials and Key Laboratory of Biomedical Materials of Nature Macromolecules, Ministry of Education, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, P. R. China
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- Beijing Laboratory of Biomedical Materials and Key Laboratory of Biomedical Materials of Nature Macromolecules, Ministry of Education, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, P. R. China
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Zhao J, Li J, Zeng Q, Wang H, Yu J, Ren K, Dai Z, Zhang H, Zheng J, Hu R. A Chewing Gum Residue-Based Gel with Superior Mechanical Properties and Self-Healability for Flexible Wearable Sensor. Macromol Rapid Commun 2022; 43:e2200234. [PMID: 35483003 DOI: 10.1002/marc.202200234] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/11/2022] [Revised: 04/17/2022] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Chewing gum residue is hard to decompose and easy to cause pollution, which is highly desirable to realize the recycling. In this paper, a chewing gum gel with enhanced mechanical properties and self-healing properties is prepared by using polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) as the backbone in chewing gum residue. The hydrogen bond and the borax ester bond are employed to construct reversible interaction to enhance the self-healing ability. The physical crosslinking is realized by further freeze-thaw treatment to improve its mechanical properties. The gel demonstrates high elongation at break of 610% and strength of 0.11 MPa, as well as excellent self-healing performance and recyclable property. In particular, the gel with a fast signal response is successfully applied as a wearable strain sensor to monitor different types of human motion. The gel as a sensor exhibits self-healing properties suggesting superior safety and stability, and displays wide linear sensitivity (the gauge factor is 0.417 and 0.170). The gel can be further served to explore temperature changes, implying the application in temperature monitoring. This study develops a novel approach for the recycle and reuse of chewing gum residue. The obtained gel may be a promising candidate for the fabrication of flexible wearable sensor. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.
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- Jing Zhao
- Shandong Collegial Key Laboratory of Biotechnology and Utilization of Biological Resources, College of Life Science, Dezhou University, Dezhou, 253023, People's Republic of China
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- Shandong Collegial Key Laboratory of Biotechnology and Utilization of Biological Resources, College of Life Science, Dezhou University, Dezhou, 253023, People's Republic of China
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- Shandong Collegial Key Laboratory of Biotechnology and Utilization of Biological Resources, College of Life Science, Dezhou University, Dezhou, 253023, People's Republic of China
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- Shandong Collegial Key Laboratory of Biotechnology and Utilization of Biological Resources, College of Life Science, Dezhou University, Dezhou, 253023, People's Republic of China
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- Shandong Collegial Key Laboratory of Biotechnology and Utilization of Biological Resources, College of Life Science, Dezhou University, Dezhou, 253023, People's Republic of China
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- Shandong Collegial Key Laboratory of Biotechnology and Utilization of Biological Resources, College of Life Science, Dezhou University, Dezhou, 253023, People's Republic of China
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- Shandong Collegial Key Laboratory of Biotechnology and Utilization of Biological Resources, College of Life Science, Dezhou University, Dezhou, 253023, People's Republic of China
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- Shandong Collegial Key Laboratory of Biotechnology and Utilization of Biological Resources, College of Life Science, Dezhou University, Dezhou, 253023, People's Republic of China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Composite and Functional Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300350, People's Republic of China
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- Shandong Collegial Key Laboratory of Biotechnology and Utilization of Biological Resources, College of Life Science, Dezhou University, Dezhou, 253023, People's Republic of China.,Tianjin Key Laboratory of Composite and Functional Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300350, People's Republic of China
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Chen J, Wang X, Dao L, Liu L, Yang Y, Liu J, Wu S, Cheng Y, Pang J. A conductive bio-hydrogel with high conductivity and mechanical strength via physical filling of electrospinning polyaniline fibers. Colloids Surf A Physicochem Eng Asp 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfa.2021.128190] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Zhang J, Zhang Q, Liu X, Xia S, Gao Y, Gao G. Flexible and wearable strain sensors based on conductive hydrogels. JOURNAL OF POLYMER SCIENCE 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/pol.20210935] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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- Jiawei Zhang
- Polymeric and Soft Materials Laboratory, School of Chemical Engineering and Advanced Institute of Materials Science Changchun University of Technology Changchun China
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- Polymeric and Soft Materials Laboratory, School of Chemical Engineering and Advanced Institute of Materials Science Changchun University of Technology Changchun China
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- Polymeric and Soft Materials Laboratory, School of Chemical Engineering and Advanced Institute of Materials Science Changchun University of Technology Changchun China
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- Polymeric and Soft Materials Laboratory, School of Chemical Engineering and Advanced Institute of Materials Science Changchun University of Technology Changchun China
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- Polymeric and Soft Materials Laboratory, School of Chemical Engineering and Advanced Institute of Materials Science Changchun University of Technology Changchun China
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- Polymeric and Soft Materials Laboratory, School of Chemical Engineering and Advanced Institute of Materials Science Changchun University of Technology Changchun China
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Xu X, Chen R, Li Y, Yu D, Chen J, Wyman I, Xiao C, Peng S, Chen Y, Hu X, Wu X. A Surface-Confined Gradient Conductive Network Strategy for Transparent Strain Sensors toward Full-Range Monitoring. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2021; 13:43806-43819. [PMID: 34478269 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.1c14875] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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The development of transparent and flexible sensors suitable for the full-range monitoring of human activities is highly desirable, yet presents a daunting challenge due to the need for a combination of properties such as high stretchability, high sensitivity, and good linearity. Gradient structures are commonly found in many biological systems and exhibit excellent mechanical properties. Here, we report a novel surface-confined gradient conductive network (SGN) strategy to construct conductive polymer hydrogel-based stain sensors (CHSS). This CHSS showed an ultrahigh stretchability of 4000% strain, transparency above 90% at a wavelength of 600 nm, as well as skin-like Young's modulus of 40 kPa. Impressively, the sensitivity was improved to 3.0 and outstanding linear sensing performance was achieved simultaneously in the ultrawide range of 0% to 4000% strain with a high R-square value of 0.994. With the help of SGN strategy, this CHSS was able to monitor both large-scale and small-scale human motions and activities. This SGN strategy can open a new avenue for the development of novel flexible strain sensors with excellent mechanical, transparent, and sensing performance for full-range monitoring of human activities.
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- Xiubin Xu
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- Department of Chemistry, Queen's University, Kingston K7L 3N6, Canada
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou 510006, China
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Yan M, Shi J, Tang S, Liu L, Zhu H, Zhou G, Zeng J, Zhang H, Yu Y, Guo J. Strengthening and toughening sodium alginate fibers using a dynamically cross-linked network of inorganic nanoparticles and sodium alginate through the hydrogen bonding strategy. NEW J CHEM 2021. [DOI: 10.1039/d1nj01423d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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Nanoparticles were introduced to strengthen and toughen sodium alginate fibers through a dynamically cross-linked network by hydrogen bonding.
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- Ming Yan
- Dalian Polytechnic University
- Dalian
- China
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- Dalian Polytechnic University
- Dalian
- China
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- Dalian Polytechnic University
- Dalian
- China
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- Dalian Polytechnic University
- Dalian
- China
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- Dalian Polytechnic University
- Dalian
- China
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Heidarian P, Kouzani AZ, Kaynak A, Bahrami B, Paulino M, Nasri-Nasrabadi B, Varley RJ. Rational Design of Mussel-Inspired Hydrogels with Dynamic Catecholato-Metal Coordination Bonds. Macromol Rapid Commun 2020; 41:e2000439. [PMID: 33174274 DOI: 10.1002/marc.202000439] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/12/2020] [Revised: 10/08/2020] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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Nature has often been the main source of inspiration for designing smart functional materials. As an example, mussels can attach to almost any wet surfaces, for example, wood, rocks, metal, etc., due to the presence of catechols containing amino acid 3,4-dihydroxyphenyl-l-alanine (DOPA). Fabrication of mussel-inspired hydrogels using dynamic catecholato-metal coordination bonds has recently been in the limelight because of the hydrogels' ease of gelation, interesting self-healing, self-recovery, adhesiveness, and pH-responsiveness, as well as shear-thinning and mechanical properties. Mussel inspired hydrogels take advantage of catechols, for example, DOPA in the blue mussel, to undergo catecholatometal gelation through coordination chemistry. This review explores the latest developments in the fabrication of such hydrogels using catecholato-metal coordination bonds, and discusses their potential applications in sensors, flexible electronics, tissue engineering, and wound dressing. Moreover, current challenges and prospects of such hydrogels are discussed. The main focus of this paper is on providing a deeper understanding of this growing field in terms of chemistry, physics, and associated properties.
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- Pejman Heidarian
- School of Engineering, Deakin University, Geelong, Victoria, 3216, Australia
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- School of Engineering, Deakin University, Geelong, Victoria, 3216, Australia
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- School of Engineering, Deakin University, Geelong, Victoria, 3216, Australia
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Isfahan University of Technology, Isfahan, 84156-83111, Iran
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- School of Engineering, Deakin University, Geelong, Victoria, 3216, Australia
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- Carbon Nexus at the Institute for Frontier Materials, Deakin University, Geelong, Victoria, 3216, Australia
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Zeng F, Sun Y, Hui B, Xia Y, Zou Y, Zhang X, Yang D. Three-Dimensional Porous Alginate Fiber Membrane Reinforced PEO-Based Solid Polymer Electrolyte for Safe and High-Performance Lithium Ion Batteries. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2020; 12:43805-43812. [PMID: 32897049 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.0c13039] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/21/2023]
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The rational design and optimization of solid polymer electrolytes (SPEs) are critical for the application of safety and high efficiency lithium ion batteries (LIBs). Herein, we synthesized a novel poly(ethylene oxide) (PEO)-based SPE (PEO@AF SPE) with a cross-linking network by the introduction of alginate fiber (AF) membranes. Depending on the high-strength supporting AF skeleton and the cross-linking network formed by hydrogen bonds between the PEO matrix and AF skeleton, the obtained PEO@AF SPE exhibits an excellent tensile strength of 3.71 MPa, favorable heat resistance (close to 120 °C), and wide electrochemical stability window (5.2 V vs Li/Li+). Meanwhile, the abundant oxygen-containing groups in alginate macromolecular and the three-dimensional (3D) porous structure of the AF membrane can greatly increase Li+ anchor points and provide more Li+ migration pathways, leading to the enhancement of Li+ conduction and interfacial stability between the SPE and Li anode. Furthermore, the assembled LiFePO4/PEO@AF SPE/Li cells also exhibit satisfactory electrochemical performance. These results reveal that PEO incorporating with AFs can boost the mechanical strength, thermostability, and electrochemical properties of the SPE simultaneously. Furthermore, one will expect that the newly designed PEO@AF SPE with cross-linked networks thus provides the possibility for future applications of safety and high-performance LIBs.
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- Fanyou Zeng
- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Bio-fibers and Eco-textiles, Shandong Collaborative Innovation Center of Marine Biobased Fibers and Ecological Textiles, Institute of Marine Bio-based Materials, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, P. R. China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Bio-fibers and Eco-textiles, Shandong Collaborative Innovation Center of Marine Biobased Fibers and Ecological Textiles, Institute of Marine Bio-based Materials, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, P. R. China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Bio-fibers and Eco-textiles, Shandong Collaborative Innovation Center of Marine Biobased Fibers and Ecological Textiles, Institute of Marine Bio-based Materials, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, P. R. China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Bio-fibers and Eco-textiles, Shandong Collaborative Innovation Center of Marine Biobased Fibers and Ecological Textiles, Institute of Marine Bio-based Materials, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, P. R. China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Bio-fibers and Eco-textiles, Shandong Collaborative Innovation Center of Marine Biobased Fibers and Ecological Textiles, Institute of Marine Bio-based Materials, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, P. R. China
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- State Centre for International Cooperation on Designer Low-Carbon and Environmental Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, P. R. China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Bio-fibers and Eco-textiles, Shandong Collaborative Innovation Center of Marine Biobased Fibers and Ecological Textiles, Institute of Marine Bio-based Materials, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, P. R. China
- Queensland Micro- and Nanotechnology Centre (QMNC), Griffith University, Nathan, Brisbane QLD 4111, Australia
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Heidarian P, Kouzani AZ, Kaynak A, Zolfagharian A, Yousefi H. Dynamic Mussel-Inspired Chitin Nanocomposite Hydrogels for Wearable Strain Sensors. Polymers (Basel) 2020; 12:E1416. [PMID: 32599923 PMCID: PMC7362235 DOI: 10.3390/polym12061416] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/09/2020] [Revised: 06/23/2020] [Accepted: 06/23/2020] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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It is an ongoing challenge to fabricate an electroconductive and tough hydrogel with autonomous self-healing and self-recovery (SELF) for wearable strain sensors. Current electroconductive hydrogels often show a trade-off between static crosslinks for mechanical strength and dynamic crosslinks for SELF properties. In this work, a facile procedure was developed to synthesize a dynamic electroconductive hydrogel with excellent SELF and mechanical properties from starch/polyacrylic acid (St/PAA) by simply loading ferric ions (Fe3+) and tannic acid-coated chitin nanofibers (TA-ChNFs) into the hydrogel network. Based on our findings, the highest toughness was observed for the 1 wt.% TA-ChNF-reinforced hydrogel (1.43 MJ/m3), which is 10.5-fold higher than the unreinforced counterpart. Moreover, the 1 wt.% TA-ChNF-reinforced hydrogel showed the highest resistance against crack propagation and a 96.5% healing efficiency after 40 min. Therefore, it was chosen as the optimized hydrogel to pursue the remaining experiments. Due to its unique SELF performance, network stability, superior mechanical, and self-adhesiveness properties, this hydrogel demonstrates potential for applications in self-wearable strain sensors.
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- Pejman Heidarian
- School of Engineering, Deakin University, Geelong, Victoria 3216, Australia; (P.H.); (A.K.); (A.Z.)
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- School of Engineering, Deakin University, Geelong, Victoria 3216, Australia; (P.H.); (A.K.); (A.Z.)
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- School of Engineering, Deakin University, Geelong, Victoria 3216, Australia; (P.H.); (A.K.); (A.Z.)
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- School of Engineering, Deakin University, Geelong, Victoria 3216, Australia; (P.H.); (A.K.); (A.Z.)
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- Department of Wood Engineering and Technology, Gorgan University of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, Gorgan 4913815739, Iran;
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