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Li QQ, Xu D, Dong QW, Song XJ, Chen YB, Cui YL. Biomedical potentials of alginate via physical, chemical, and biological modifications. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 277:134409. [PMID: 39097042 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.134409] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/12/2024] [Revised: 07/14/2024] [Accepted: 07/31/2024] [Indexed: 08/05/2024]
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Alginate is a linear polysaccharide with a modifiable structure and abundant functional groups, offers immense potential for tailoring diverse alginate-based materials to meet the demands of biomedical applications. Given the advancements in modification techniques, it is significant to analyze and summarize the modification of alginate by physical, chemical and biological methods. These approaches provide plentiful information on the preparation, characterization and application of alginate-based materials. Physical modification generally involves blending and physical crosslinking, while chemical modification relies on chemical reactions, mainly including acylation, sulfation, phosphorylation, carbodiimide coupling, nucleophilic substitution, graft copolymerization, terminal modification, and degradation. Chemical modified alginate contains chemically crosslinked alginate, grafted alginate and oligo-alginate. Biological modification associated with various enzymes to realize the hydrolysis or grafting. These diverse modifications hold great promise in fully harnessing the potential of alginate for its burgeoning biomedical applications in the future. In summary, this review provides a comprehensive discussion and summary of different modification methods applied to improve the properties of alginate while expanding its biomedical potentials.
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- Qiao-Qiao Li
- State Key Laboratory of Component-based Chinese Medicine, Research Center of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin 301617, PR China; Haihe Laboratory of Modern Chinese Medicine, Tianjin 301617, PR China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Xijing Hospital, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an 710032, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Component-based Chinese Medicine, Research Center of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin 301617, PR China; Haihe Laboratory of Modern Chinese Medicine, Tianjin 301617, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Component-based Chinese Medicine, Research Center of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin 301617, PR China; Haihe Laboratory of Modern Chinese Medicine, Tianjin 301617, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Component-based Chinese Medicine, Research Center of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin 301617, PR China; Haihe Laboratory of Modern Chinese Medicine, Tianjin 301617, PR China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Component-based Chinese Medicine, Research Center of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin 301617, PR China; Haihe Laboratory of Modern Chinese Medicine, Tianjin 301617, PR China.
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Liu Y, Wu Y, Li Z, Wan D, Pan J. Targeted Drug Delivery Strategies for the Treatment of Hepatocellular Carcinoma. Molecules 2024; 29:4405. [PMID: 39339402 PMCID: PMC11434448 DOI: 10.3390/molecules29184405] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/21/2024] [Revised: 09/12/2024] [Accepted: 09/14/2024] [Indexed: 09/30/2024] Open
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Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) ranks among the most prevalent malignant tumors, exhibiting a high incidence rate that presents a substantial threat to human health. The use of sorafenib and lenvatinib, commonly employed as single-agent targeted inhibitors, complicates the treatment process due to the absence of definitive targeting. Nevertheless, the advent of nanotechnology has injected new optimism into the domain of liver cancer therapy. Nanocarriers equipped with active targeting or passive targeting mechanisms have demonstrated the capability to deliver drugs to tumor cells with high efficiency. This approach not only facilitates precise delivery to the affected site but also enables targeted drug release, thereby enhancing therapeutic efficacy. As medical technology progresses, there is an increasing call for innovative treatment modalities, including novel chemotherapeutic agents, gene therapy, phototherapy, immunotherapy, and combinatorial treatments for HCC. These emerging therapies are anticipated to yield improved clinical outcomes for patients, while minimizing systemic toxicity and adverse effects. Consequently, the application of nanotechnology is poised to significantly improve HCC treatment. This review focused on targeted strategies for HCC and the application of nanotechnology in this area.
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- Yonghui Liu
- School of Chemistry, Tiangong University, Tianjin 300387, China; (Y.L.)
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- School of Chemistry, Tiangong University, Tianjin 300387, China; (Y.L.)
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tiangong University, Tianjin 300387, China
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- School of Chemistry, Tiangong University, Tianjin 300387, China; (Y.L.)
- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tiangong University, Tianjin 300387, China
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- School of Chemistry, Tiangong University, Tianjin 300387, China; (Y.L.)
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Hou D, Wang Y, Qi L, Wang C, Deng J, Zhao X, Geng X, Sun Q, Ye L, Guo Z. A facile way to fabricate a thrombin immobilized composite sponge with dual hemostatic effects for acute hemorrhage control. BIOMATERIALS ADVANCES 2024; 166:214037. [PMID: 39276658 DOI: 10.1016/j.bioadv.2024.214037] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/09/2024] [Revised: 07/23/2024] [Accepted: 09/08/2024] [Indexed: 09/17/2024]
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Uncontrolled bleeding and excessive blood loss stand as the leading causes of death in complex surgeries, civilian traumas, and military operations. Sponges have been used for developing efficiency hemostats, but most commonly used hemostatic sponges possess only one single coagulation mechanism or lack inherent blood clotting ability. Herein, we proposed simple yet innovative approaches for creating novel hemostatic composite sponges with dual hemostatic effects. Bacterial cellulose (BC) was first introduced into polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) matrix to develop a BC/PVA (CP) sponge featuring a unique cellulose-embedded porous network structure and desirable properties. Subsequently, thrombin was immobilized on CP through an easy method that combines physical adsorption and covalent binding to fabricate thrombin-carrying CP (TCP) composite sponges. The resulting composites boasted a highly porous structure, outstanding liquid-absorption capacity, low hemolysis rate, and superior biocompatibility. In vitro clotting tests revealed that TCP displayed potent coagulation capabilities, a rapid blood absorption rate, and the ability to stimulate and activate blood components along with the coagulation cascade. In vivo hemostatic assessments further confirmed that TCP offered high hemostatic efficiency and multifaceted hemostatic effects, making it suitable for the management of acute and severe bleeding.
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- Dandan Hou
- SINOPEC Key Laboratory of Research and Application of Medical and Hygienic Materials, SINOPEC (Beijing) Research Institute of Chemical Industry Co., Ltd., Beijing 100013, China
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- SINOPEC Key Laboratory of Research and Application of Medical and Hygienic Materials, SINOPEC (Beijing) Research Institute of Chemical Industry Co., Ltd., Beijing 100013, China
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- SINOPEC Key Laboratory of Research and Application of Medical and Hygienic Materials, SINOPEC (Beijing) Research Institute of Chemical Industry Co., Ltd., Beijing 100013, China
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- SINOPEC Key Laboratory of Research and Application of Medical and Hygienic Materials, SINOPEC (Beijing) Research Institute of Chemical Industry Co., Ltd., Beijing 100013, China
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- SINOPEC Key Laboratory of Research and Application of Medical and Hygienic Materials, SINOPEC (Beijing) Research Institute of Chemical Industry Co., Ltd., Beijing 100013, China
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- SINOPEC Key Laboratory of Research and Application of Medical and Hygienic Materials, SINOPEC (Beijing) Research Institute of Chemical Industry Co., Ltd., Beijing 100013, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing 100081, China
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- Center for Stomatology, China-Japan Friendship Hospital, Beijing 100029, China.
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing 100081, China.
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- SINOPEC Key Laboratory of Research and Application of Medical and Hygienic Materials, SINOPEC (Beijing) Research Institute of Chemical Industry Co., Ltd., Beijing 100013, China.
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Wang D, Li XY, Li A. Natural bioink of interpenetrating network hydrogels mimicking extracellular polymeric substances for microbial immobilization in water pollution control. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2024; 262:119856. [PMID: 39197485 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2024.119856] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/12/2024] [Revised: 08/13/2024] [Accepted: 08/26/2024] [Indexed: 09/01/2024]
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Artificial biomanufacturing has been developed as a promising biotechnology for water pollution control. Effective bioimmobilization techniques are limited in application because of low productivity and the difficulty in achieving both mechanical strength and biocompatibility. Bioprinting technology, using biomaterials as bioink to enable the rapid on-demand production of bioactive structures, opens a new path for bioimmobilization. In this study, mimicking extracellular polysaccharide and protein of aerobic granular sludge (AGS), sodium alginate (SA) and silk fibroin methacryloyl (SilMA) were developed as the dual-component bioink with a suitable viscosity for bioprinting hydrogel. Interpenetrating network (IPN) hydrogel beads were manufactured using 1.5% (w/v) SA combined with 20% (w/v) SilMA through physical and covalent crosslinking, which exhibited excellent structural stability and bioactivity. The addition of SilMA provided a solution to the poor mechanical stability of SA-Ca hydrogels limited by Ca2+-Na+ ionic exchange. The unique structure of SilMA contributed to the reduction of hydrogel swelling as well as the prevention of SA loss. IPN hydrogels showed a swelling rate of less than 20% compared to the high swelling rate of more than 60% for SA hydrogels. On the other hand, SA controlled the hardening induced by excessive self-assembly of SilMA and improved mass transport in SilMA hydrogels. Compared to IPN hydrogels, SilMA hydrogels experienced a 15% volumetric shrinkage and exhibited a low water content of 92%. Sonication pretreatment of the dual-component bioink not only increased the intermolecular chain entanglement to form IPN, but also led to β-sheet content in SiMA reaching 46%-48%, which resulted in the formation of stable IPN hydrogels dominated entirely by physical crosslinking. Satisfactory proliferation and viability were achieved for the encapsulated bacteria in IPN hydrogels (μmax 1.49-2.18 d-1). Further, the IPN biohydrogels could maintain structural stability as well as achieve pollutant removal for treating synthetic wastewater with high Na+ concentration of 300 mg/L. The novel SA/SilMA hydrogel bioprinting strategy established in this study offers a new direction for bioimmobilization in water pollution control and other environmental applications.
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- Danyang Wang
- Key Laboratory of Water and Sediment Sciences of Ministry of Education / State Key Laboratory of Water Environment Simulation, School of Environment, Beijing Normal University, Beijing, 100875, China
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- Shenzhen Engineering Research Laboratory for Sludge and Food Waste Treatment and Resource Recovery, Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen, 518055, China; Environmental Engineering Research Centre, Department of Civil Engineering, The University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam, Hong Kong, China
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- Key Laboratory of Water and Sediment Sciences of Ministry of Education / State Key Laboratory of Water Environment Simulation, School of Environment, Beijing Normal University, Beijing, 100875, China.
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Singhmar R, Son Y, Jo YJ, Zo S, Min BK, Sood A, Han SS. Fabrication of alginate composite hydrogel encapsulated retinoic acid and nano Se doped biphasic CaP to augment in situ mineralization and osteoimmunomodulation for bone regeneration. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 275:133597. [PMID: 38960232 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.133597] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/10/2024] [Revised: 06/06/2024] [Accepted: 06/29/2024] [Indexed: 07/05/2024]
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BACKGROUND Bone tissue engineering endows alternates to support bone defects/injuries that are circumscribed to undergo orchestrated process of remodeling on its own. In this regard, hydrogels have emerged as a promising platform that can confront irregular defects and encourage in situ bone repair. METHODS In this study, we aimed to develop a new approach for bone tissue regeneration by developing an alginate based composite hydrogel incorporating selenium doped biphasic calcium phosphate nanoparticles, and retinoic acid. The fabricated hydrogel was physiochemically evaluated for morphological, bonding, and mechanical behavior. Additionally, the biological response of the fabricated hydrogel was evaluated on MC3T3-E1 pre-osteoblast cells. RESULTS The developed composite hydrogel confers excellent biocompatibility, and osteoconductivity owing to the presence of alginate, and biphasic calcium phosphate, while selenium presents pro osteogenic, antioxidative, and immunomodulatory properties. The hydrogels exhibited highly porous microstructure, superior mechanical attributes, with enhanced calcification, and biomineralization abilities in vitro. SIGNIFICANCE By combining the osteoconductive properties of biphasic calcium phosphate with multifaceted benefits of selenium and retinoic acid, the fabricated composite hydrogel offers a potential transformation in the landscape of bone defect treatment. This strategy could direct a versatile and effective approach to tackle complex bone injuries/defects and present potential for clinical translation.
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- Ritu Singhmar
- School of Chemical Engineering, Yeungnam University, 280 Daehak-ro, Gyeongsan 38541, South Korea
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Yeungnam University, 280 Daehak-ro, Gyeongsan 38541, South Korea
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- Core Research Support Centre for Natural Products and Medical Materials, 280 Daehak-ro, Gyeongsan 38541, South Korea
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Yeungnam University, 280 Daehak-ro, Gyeongsan 38541, South Korea
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- Core Research Support Centre for Natural Products and Medical Materials, 280 Daehak-ro, Gyeongsan 38541, South Korea
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Yeungnam University, 280 Daehak-ro, Gyeongsan 38541, South Korea; Institute of Cell Culture, Yeungnam University, 280 Daehak-ro, Gyeongsan 38541, South Korea.
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Yeungnam University, 280 Daehak-ro, Gyeongsan 38541, South Korea; Core Research Support Centre for Natural Products and Medical Materials, 280 Daehak-ro, Gyeongsan 38541, South Korea; Institute of Cell Culture, Yeungnam University, 280 Daehak-ro, Gyeongsan 38541, South Korea.
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Fang K, Li P, Zhang B, Liu S, Zhao X, Kou L, Xu W, Guo X, Li J. Insights on updates in sodium alginate/MXenes composites as the designer matrix for various applications: A review. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 269:132032. [PMID: 38702004 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.132032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/13/2024] [Revised: 02/28/2024] [Accepted: 04/30/2024] [Indexed: 05/06/2024]
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Advancements in two-dimensional materials, particularly MXenes, have spurred the development of innovative composites through their integration with natural polymers such as sodium alginate (SA). Mxenes exhibit a broad specific surface area, excellent electrical conductivity, and an abundance of surface terminations, which can be combined with SA to maximize the synergistic effect of the materials. This article provides a comprehensive review of state-of-the-art techniques in the fabrication of SA/MXene composites, analyzing the resulting structural and functional enhancements with a specific focus on advancing the design of these composites for practical applications. A detailed exploration of SA/MXene composites is provided, highlighting their utility in various sectors, such as wearable electronics, wastewater treatment, biomedical applications, and electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding. The review identifies the unique advantages conferred by incorporating MXene in these composites, examines the current challenges, and proposes future research directions to understand and optimize these promising materials thoroughly. The remarkable properties of MXenes are emphasized as crucial for advancing the performance of SA-based composites, indicating significant potential for developing high-performance composite materials.
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- Kun Fang
- College of Life Science, Xinyang Normal University, Xinyang 464000, Henan, China
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- College of Life Science, Xinyang Normal University, Xinyang 464000, Henan, China,.
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- College of Life Science, Xinyang Normal University, Xinyang 464000, Henan, China
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- College of Life Science, Xinyang Normal University, Xinyang 464000, Henan, China
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- College of Life Science, Xinyang Normal University, Xinyang 464000, Henan, China
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- College of Life Science, Xinyang Normal University, Xinyang 464000, Henan, China
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- College of Life Science, Xinyang Normal University, Xinyang 464000, Henan, China
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- College of Life Science, Xinyang Normal University, Xinyang 464000, Henan, China
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- College of Light Industry and Food Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, Guangxi, China
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Harris CG, Gedde HK, Davis AA, Semprini L, Rochefort WE, Fogg KC. The optimization of poly(vinyl)-alcohol-alginate beads with a slow-release compound for the aerobic cometabolism of chlorinated aliphatic hydrocarbons. RSC SUSTAINABILITY 2024; 2:1101-1117. [PMID: 38585330 PMCID: PMC10993105 DOI: 10.1039/d3su00409k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/06/2023] [Accepted: 03/08/2024] [Indexed: 04/09/2024]
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Chlorinated aliphatic hydrocarbons (CAHs), such as cis-1,2-dichloroethylene (cDCE), are prevalent in groundwater at many locations throughout the United States. When immobilized in hydrogel beads with slow-release compounds, the bacteria strain Rhodococcus rhodochrous ATCC 21198 can be used for the in situ bioremediation of cDCE. These hydrogel beads must exhibit high mechanical strength and resist degradation to extend the lifetime of slow-release compounds and bioremediation. We engineered poly(vinyl)-alcohol - alginate (PVA-AG) beads to immobilize ATCC 21198 with the slow-release compound, tetrabutoxysilane (TBOS) that produces 1-butanol as a growth substrate, for high mechanical strength. We optimized three inputs (concentration of PVA, concentration of AG, and the crosslinking time) on two responses (compressive modulus and rate of oxygen utilization) for batch incubation experiments between 1 and 30 days using a design of experiments approach. The predictive models generated from design of experiments were then tested by measuring the compressive strength, oxygen utilization, and abiotic rates of hydrolysis for a predicted optimal bead formulation. The result of this study generated a hydrogel bead with immobilized R. rhodochrous ATCC 21198 and TBOS that exhibited a high compressive modulus on day 1 and day 30, which was accurately predicted by models. These hydrogel beads exhibited low metabolic activity based on oxygen rates on day 1 and day 30 but were not accurately predicted by the models. In addition, the ratio between oxygen utilization and abiotic rates of hydrolysis were observed to be roughly half of what was expected stoichiometrically. Lastly, we demonstrated the capability to use these beads as a bioremediation technology for cDCE as we found that, for all bead formulations, cDCE was significantly reduced after 30 days. Altogether, this work demonstrates the capability to capture and enhance the material properties of the complex hydrogel beads with predictive models yet signals the need for more robust methods to understand the metabolic activity that occurs in the hydrogel beads.
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- Conor G Harris
- School of Chemical, Biological, and Environmental Engineering, Oregon State University Corvallis OR 97331 USA +541-737-1777
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- School of Chemical, Biological, and Environmental Engineering, Oregon State University Corvallis OR 97331 USA +541-737-1777
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- School of Chemical, Biological, and Environmental Engineering, Oregon State University Corvallis OR 97331 USA +541-737-1777
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- School of Chemical, Biological, and Environmental Engineering, Oregon State University Corvallis OR 97331 USA +541-737-1777
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- School of Chemical, Biological, and Environmental Engineering, Oregon State University Corvallis OR 97331 USA +541-737-1777
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- School of Chemical, Biological, and Environmental Engineering, Oregon State University Corvallis OR 97331 USA +541-737-1777
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Wang B, Fang H, Han X, Li X, Sheng J, Wang M, Cui W, Zhong S, Zhang Z, Cui X. Effects of heated-treating temperature on the stability and electrochemical performance of alginate-based multi-crosslinked biomembranes. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 263:130350. [PMID: 38403226 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.130350] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/04/2023] [Revised: 01/30/2024] [Accepted: 02/19/2024] [Indexed: 02/27/2024]
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In this study, the organosilane nanoparticles as additive and crosslinker were prepared and incorporated into sodium alginate to fabricate a series of alginate-based multi-crosslinked biomembranes at different thermal treatment temperature without the usage of another crosslinking agent. The effects of treatment temperature on the stability of biomembranes including dimensional, oxidative, hydrolytic and mechanical stability were investigated in detail. As a whole, the stability of biomembranes exhibited increasing tendency with the increment of treatment temperature due to the formation of more compact internal network structure. The electrochemical performance of biomembranes in respect to their potential as proton exchange membranes for direct methanol fuel cell application were also investigated based on the treatment temperature. The results revealed that the biomembranes possessed excellent methanol resistance and the methanol diffusion coefficient decreased with the increment of treatment temperature. The biomembrane with 120 °C heat-treatment showed the optimal selectivity (14.30 × 105 Ss cm-3), which was about 1.77 and 68.10 times of that and of M-80 (8.09 × 105 Ss cm-3) and Nafion@117 (0.21 × 105 Ss cm-3), respectively. Fuel cell performance measurements showed that M-120 possessed higher maximum power density and cell stability compared with M-80 and Nafion@117, indicating its best adaptability for use in direct methanol fuel cell.
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- Bin Wang
- College of Resources and Environment, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun 130118, China
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- Water and Soil Conservation Monitoring Center of Songliao Basin, Changchun 130021, China
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- College of Resources and Environment, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun 130118, China
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- Water and Soil Conservation Monitoring Center of Songliao Basin, Changchun 130021, China
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- College of Resources and Environment, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun 130118, China
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- College of Resources and Environment, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun 130118, China
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- College of Resources and Environment, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun 130118, China
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- College of Resources and Environment, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun 130118, China.
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- College of Resources and Environment, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun 130118, China.
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- College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, China
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Yu J, Ran F, Li C, Hao Z, He H, Dai L, Wang J, Yang W. A Lignin Silver Nanoparticles/Polyvinyl Alcohol/Sodium Alginate Hybrid Hydrogel with Potent Mechanical Properties and Antibacterial Activity. Gels 2024; 10:240. [PMID: 38667659 PMCID: PMC11049037 DOI: 10.3390/gels10040240] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2024] [Revised: 03/21/2024] [Accepted: 03/23/2024] [Indexed: 04/28/2024] Open
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Antibacterial hydrogels have attracted significant attention due to their diverse applications, efficient antimicrobial properties, and adaptability to various environments and requirements. However, their relatively fragile structure, coupled with the potential for environmental toxicity when exposed to their surroundings for extended periods, may significantly limit their practical application potential. In this work, a composite hydrogel was synthesized with outstanding mechanical features and antibacterial capability. The hydrogel was developed through the combination of the eco-friendly and enduring antibacterial agent, lignin silver nanoparticles (Lig-Ag NPs), with polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) and sodium alginate (SA), in varying proportions. The successful synthesis of the hydrogel and the dispersed distribution of Lig-Ag NPs within the hydrogel were confirmed by various analytical techniques, including field emission scanning electron microscopy (SEM), energy-dispersive spectroscopy (EDS), mercury intrusion porosimetry (MIP), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), X-ray diffraction (XRD), and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS). The formation of multiple hydrogen bonds between Lig-Ag NPs and the composites contributed to a more stable and dense network structure of the hydrogel, consequently enhancing its mechanical properties. Rheological tests revealed that the hydrogel exhibited an elastic response and demonstrated outstanding self-recovery properties. Significantly, the antibacterial hydrogel demonstrated effectiveness against Escherichia coli (E. coli) and Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus), achieving a <5% survival of bacteria within 12 h. This study presented a green and straightforward synthetic strategy for the application of antibacterial composite hydrogels in various fields.
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- Jie Yu
- Key Laboratory of Subsurface Hydrology and Ecological Effect in Arid Region of the Ministry of Education, School of Water and Environment, Chang’an University, Xi’an 710064, China;
- Department of Environment and Health, Institute of Environmental and Operational Medicine, Tianjin 300050, China
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- Department of Environment and Health, Institute of Environmental and Operational Medicine, Tianjin 300050, China
- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Pulp and Paper, Tianjin University of Science and Technology, Tianjin 300457, China
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- Department of Environment and Health, Institute of Environmental and Operational Medicine, Tianjin 300050, China
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- Department of Environment and Health, Institute of Environmental and Operational Medicine, Tianjin 300050, China
- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Pulp and Paper, Tianjin University of Science and Technology, Tianjin 300457, China
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- Department of Environment and Health, Institute of Environmental and Operational Medicine, Tianjin 300050, China
- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Pulp and Paper, Tianjin University of Science and Technology, Tianjin 300457, China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Pulp and Paper, Tianjin University of Science and Technology, Tianjin 300457, China
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- Department of Environment and Health, Institute of Environmental and Operational Medicine, Tianjin 300050, China
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- Key Laboratory of Subsurface Hydrology and Ecological Effect in Arid Region of the Ministry of Education, School of Water and Environment, Chang’an University, Xi’an 710064, China;
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Shi W, Jiang Y, Wu T, Zhang Y, Li T. Advancements in drug-loaded hydrogel systems for bone defect repair. Regen Ther 2024; 25:174-185. [PMID: 38230308 PMCID: PMC10789937 DOI: 10.1016/j.reth.2023.12.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/13/2023] [Revised: 12/05/2023] [Accepted: 12/17/2023] [Indexed: 01/18/2024] Open
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Bone defects are primarily the result of high-energy trauma, pathological fractures, bone tumor resection, or infection debridement. The treatment of bone defects remains a huge clinical challenge. The current treatment options for bone defects include bone traction, autologous/allogeneic bone transplantation, gene therapy, and bone tissue engineering amongst others. With recent developments in the field, composite scaffolds prepared using tissue engineering techniques to repair bone defects are used more often. Among the various composite scaffolds, hydrogel exhibits the advantages of good biocompatibility, high water content, and degradability. Its three-dimensional structure is similar to that of the extracellular matrix, and as such it is possible to load stem cells, growth factors, metal ions, and small molecule drugs upon these scaffolds. Therefore, the hydrogel-loaded drug system has great potential in bone defect repair. This review summarizes the various natural and synthetic materials used in the preparation of hydrogels, in addition to the latest research status of hydrogel-loaded drug systems.
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- Weipeng Shi
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- Department of Oral Implantology, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266003, China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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Hang T, Chen Y, Yin F, Shen J, Li X, Li Z, Zheng J. Highly stretchable polyvinyl alcohol composite conductive hydrogel sensors reinforced by cellulose nanofibrils and liquid metal for information transmission. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 258:128855. [PMID: 38114002 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.128855] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/30/2023] [Revised: 11/28/2023] [Accepted: 12/15/2023] [Indexed: 12/21/2023]
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Conductive hydrogels have received widespread attention in the field of flexible sensors. However, a single network structure inside the hydrogel sensor usually makes it difficult to bear larger mechanical loadings, greatly limiting practical applications. Developing a recoverable conductive hydrogel sensor with high toughness and adaptability is still challenging. Herein, a high-performance polyvinyl alcohol (PVA)-based conductive composite hydrogel was constructed, assisted by green cellulose nanofibrils (CNFs), magnesium chloride (MgCl2), ethylene glycol (EG), and liquid metal (LM). The synergistic effects between CNFs and LM enhanced the network structure inside the recoverable hydrogel. This resulted in an excellent tensile strength of 3.86 MPa with an elongation at break of as high as 918.4 % and compressive strength of 4.04 MPa at 80 % strain. In addition, the conductive network composed of MgCl2 and LM endowed the hydrogel good electrical conductivity. Moreover, it could be used as a flexible strain sensor for various application scenarios, e.g., micro-stress monitoring (water droplet falling) and information encryption transmission of Morse code. Such uniqueness will provide a design strategy for developing a new generation of hydrogel sensors.
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- Tianyi Hang
- Key Laboratory of Urban Rail Transit Intelligent Operation and Maintenance Technology & Equipment of Zhejiang Province, College of Engineering, Zhejiang Normal University, Jinhua 321004, China
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- Key Laboratory of Urban Rail Transit Intelligent Operation and Maintenance Technology & Equipment of Zhejiang Province, College of Engineering, Zhejiang Normal University, Jinhua 321004, China.
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- College of Mechanical and Electronic Engineering, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, China
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- Key Laboratory of Urban Rail Transit Intelligent Operation and Maintenance Technology & Equipment of Zhejiang Province, College of Engineering, Zhejiang Normal University, Jinhua 321004, China
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- Key Laboratory of Urban Rail Transit Intelligent Operation and Maintenance Technology & Equipment of Zhejiang Province, College of Engineering, Zhejiang Normal University, Jinhua 321004, China
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- College of Mechanical and Electronic Engineering, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Urban Rail Transit Intelligent Operation and Maintenance Technology & Equipment of Zhejiang Province, College of Engineering, Zhejiang Normal University, Jinhua 321004, China.
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Ren L, Yang S, Wu N, Xu J. Preparation and characterization of polyvinyl alcohol/sodium lignosulfonate/black rice anthocyanin extract agricultural film for monitoring soil pH. Int J Biol Macromol 2023; 253:126800. [PMID: 37717865 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.126800] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/03/2023] [Revised: 08/29/2023] [Accepted: 09/06/2023] [Indexed: 09/19/2023]
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This study focuses on the formulation of polyvinyl alcohol (PVA)-based films with pH-sensitive properties and ultraviolet (UV) resistance by incorporating sodium lignosulfonate (LS) and varying concentrations of black rice anthocyanin extract (BRE) into PVA matrix. The films were characterized through Fourier transform-infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), X-ray diffraction (XRD), tensile test, water vapor permeability (WVP), and ultraviolet-visible (UV-vis) spectroscopy. The results indicated that BRE and LS effectively formed strong hydrogen bonds with PVA, leading to reduced film crystallinity, improved mechanical properties, and lowered WVP as the BRE content increased. The addition of LS and BRE improved the UV resistance of the films, and BRE imparted films with excellent pH-sensitive properties. Among the film variants, the PVA/LS/BRE film containing 1 wt% BRE exhibited excellent mechanical performance, boasting an elongation at a break of 360.66 % and a strength of 35.68 MPa. Additionally, soil pH visualization holds significant potential within agriculture. In this study, the PVA/LS/BRE film containing 2 wt% BRE exhibited minimum UV transparency (0.9 %) and displayed the most distinct color response across varying pH environments. Therefore, the PVA/LS/BRE film containing 2 wt% BRE excelled in both UV resistance and pH sensitivity, positioning it as the most suitable material for the development of agricultural films integrated with soil pH monitoring capabilities.
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- Lili Ren
- Key Laboratory of Bionic Engineering (Ministry of Education), College of Biological and Agricultural Engineering, College of Bionic Science and Engineering, Jilin University, Changchun 130022, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Bionic Engineering (Ministry of Education), College of Biological and Agricultural Engineering, College of Bionic Science and Engineering, Jilin University, Changchun 130022, China
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- Key Laboratory of Bionic Engineering (Ministry of Education), College of Biological and Agricultural Engineering, College of Bionic Science and Engineering, Jilin University, Changchun 130022, China
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- Key Laboratory of Bionic Engineering (Ministry of Education), College of Biological and Agricultural Engineering, College of Bionic Science and Engineering, Jilin University, Changchun 130022, China
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He Y, Zheng Y, Liu X, Liu C, Zhang H, Han J. Polyvinyl Alcohol-Citric Acid: A New Material for Green and Efficient Removal of Cationic Dye Wastewater. Polymers (Basel) 2023; 15:4341. [PMID: 38006066 PMCID: PMC10675270 DOI: 10.3390/polym15224341] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/16/2023] [Revised: 10/31/2023] [Accepted: 11/04/2023] [Indexed: 11/26/2023] Open
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The citric acid (CA) cross-linked polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) adsorbent, PVA-CA, was efficiently synthesized and its application to the removal of dyes in water, particularly the cationic dye, methylene blue (MB), was thoroughly investigated. The morphologies and physiochemical characteristics of PVA-CA were fully characterized by SEM, FT-IR, XRD, TGA, BET, and XPS. The effects of contact time, adsorbent dosage, MB concentration, solution pH, and temperature on the adsorption performance were compared using controllable methods. The maximum adsorption capacity of PVA-CA was 709.86 mg g-1 and the removal rate remained high through several adsorption-desorption cycles, demonstrating that such a composite absorbent has a good adsorption performance and recoverability. Further analysis by the density functional theory (DFT) showed that van der Waals interactions, electrostatic interactions and hydrogen bonding interactions between PVA-CA and MB played significant roles in the adsorption mechanism.
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- Ye He
- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an 710049, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an 710049, China
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- Shandong Nonmetallic Materials Institute, Jinan 250031, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an 710049, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an 710049, China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education), College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, China
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Du Y, Zhang Q, Yu M, Yin M, Chen F. Effect of sodium alginate-gelatin-polyvinyl pyrrolidone microspheres on cucumber plants, soil, and microbial communities under lead stress. Int J Biol Macromol 2023; 247:125688. [PMID: 37423439 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.125688] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/14/2022] [Revised: 06/21/2023] [Accepted: 07/02/2023] [Indexed: 07/11/2023]
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Lead is highly persistent and toxic in soil, hindering plant growth. Microspheres are a novel, functional, and slow-release preparation commonly used for controlled release of agricultural chemicals. However, their application in the remediation of Pb-contaminated soil has not been studied; furthermore, the remediation mechanism involved has not been systematically assessed. Herein, we evaluated the Pb stress mitigation ability of sodium alginate-gelatin-polyvinyl pyrrolidone composite microspheres. Microspheres effectively attenuated the Pb toxic effect on cucumber seedlings. Furthermore, they boosted cucumber growth, increased peroxidase activity, and chlorophyll content, while reducing malondialdehyde content in leaves. Microspheres promoted Pb enrichment in cucumber, especially in roots (about 4.5 times). They also improved soil physicochemical properties, promoted enzyme activity, and increased soil available Pb concentration in the short term. In addition, microspheres selectively enriched functional (heavy metal-tolerating and plant growth promoting) bacteria to adapt to and resist Pb stress by improving soil properties and nutrients. These results indicated that even a small amount (0.025-0.3 %) of microspheres can significantly reduce the adverse effects of Pb on plants, soil, and bacterial communities. Composite microspheres have shown great value in Pb remediation, and their application potential in phytoremediation is also worth evaluating to expand the application.
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- Yu Du
- Institute of Plant Protection, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100193, China
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- Institute of Plant Protection, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100193, China
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- Institute of Plant Protection, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100193, China
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- Institute of Plant Protection, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100193, China.
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- Institute of Plant Protection, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100193, China
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Kumar A, Sood A, Agrawal G, Thakur S, Thakur VK, Tanaka M, Mishra YK, Christie G, Mostafavi E, Boukherroub R, Hutmacher DW, Han SS. Polysaccharides, proteins, and synthetic polymers based multimodal hydrogels for various biomedical applications: A review. Int J Biol Macromol 2023; 247:125606. [PMID: 37406894 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.125606] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2023] [Revised: 06/14/2023] [Accepted: 06/27/2023] [Indexed: 07/07/2023]
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Nature-derived or biologically encouraged hydrogels have attracted considerable interest in numerous biomedical applications owing to their multidimensional utility and effectiveness. The internal architecture of a hydrogel network, the chemistry of the raw materials involved, interaction across the interface of counter ions, and the ability to mimic the extracellular matrix (ECM) govern the clinical efficacy of the designed hydrogels. This review focuses on the mechanistic viewpoint of different biologically driven/inspired biomacromolecules that encourages the architectural development of hydrogel networks. In addition, the advantage of hydrogels by mimicking the ECM and the significance of the raw material selection as an indicator of bioinertness is deeply elaborated in the review. Furthermore, the article reviews and describes the application of polysaccharides, proteins, and synthetic polymer-based multimodal hydrogels inspired by or derived from nature in different biomedical areas. The review discusses the challenges and opportunities in biomaterials along with future prospects in terms of their applications in biodevices or functional components for human health issues. This review provides information on the strategy and inspiration from nature that can be used to develop a link between multimodal hydrogels as the main frame and its utility in biomedical applications as the primary target.
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- Anuj Kumar
- School of Chemical Engineering, Yeungnam University, 280 Daehak-ro, Gyeongsan 38541, South Korea; School of Materials Science and Technology, Indian Institute of Technology (BHU), Varanasi 221005, Uttar Pradesh, India.
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Yeungnam University, 280 Daehak-ro, Gyeongsan 38541, South Korea
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- School of Chemical Sciences and Advanced Materials Research Centre, Indian Institute of Technology Mandi, H.P. 175075, India
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- Department of Organic Chemistry, Bioorganic Chemistry and Biotechnology, Silesian University of Technology, B. Krzywoustego 4, 44-100 Gliwice, Poland
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- Biorefining and Advanced Materials Research Center, SRUC, Barony Campus, Parkgate, Dumfries DG1 3NE, United Kingdom; School of Engineering, University of Petroleum & Energy Studies (UPES), Dehradun 248007, Uttarakhand, India.
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- Institute for Materials Chemistry and Engineering, Kyushu University, 744 Motooka Nishi-ku, Fukuoka 819-0395, Japan
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- Smart Materials, Mads Clausen Institute, University of Southern Denmark, Alsion 2, Sønderborg 6400, Denmark
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- Department of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, University of Cambridge, Cambridge CB3 0AS, UK
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- Department of Medicine, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA 94305, USA
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- Univ. Lille, CNRS, Univ. Polytechnique Hauts-de-France, UMR 8520 - IEMN, F-59000 Lille, France.
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- Max Planck Queensland Centre (MPQC) for the Materials Science of Extracellular Matrices, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, QLD 4000, Australia; Centre for Biomedical Technologies, School of Mechanical, Medical and Process Engineering, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, QLD 4000, Australia; ARC Training Centre for Cell and Tissue Engineering Technologies, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, QLD 4000, Australia; Australian Research Council (ARC) Training Centre for Multiscale 3D Imaging, Modelling, and Manufacturing (M3D Innovation), Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, QLD 4000, Australia.
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Yeungnam University, 280 Daehak-ro, Gyeongsan 38541, South Korea.
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Li N, Shao K, He J, Wang S, Li S, Wu X, Li J, Guo C, Yu L, Murto P, Chen J, Xu X. Solar-Powered Interfacial Evaporation and Deicing Based on a 3D-Printed Multiscale Hierarchical Design. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2023; 19:e2301474. [PMID: 37086141 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202301474] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/18/2023] [Revised: 03/15/2023] [Indexed: 05/03/2023]
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Solar-powered interfacial heating has emerged as a sustainable technology for hybrid applications with minimal carbon footprints. Aerogels, hydrogels, and sponges/foams are the main building blocks for state-of-the-art photothermal materials. However, these conventional three-dimensional (3D) structures and related fabrication technologies intrinsically fail to maximize important performance-enhancing strategies and this technology still faces several performance roadblocks. Herein, monolithic, self-standing, and durable aerogel matrices are developed based on composite photothermal inks and ink-extrusion 3D printing, delivering all-in-one interfacial steam generators (SGs). Rapid prototyping of multiscale hierarchical structures synergistically reduce the energy demand for evaporation, expand actual evaporation areas, generate massive environmental energy input, and improve mass flows. Under 1 sun, high water evaporation rates of 3.74 kg m-2 h-1 in calm air and 25.3 kg m-2 h-1 at a gentle breeze of 2 m s-1 are achieved, ranking among the best-performing solar-powered interfacial SGs. 3D-printed microchannels and hydrophobic modification deliver an icephobic surface of the aerogels, leading to self-propelled and rapid removal of ice droplets. This work shines light on rational fabrication of hierarchical photothermal materials, not merely breaking through the constraints of solar-powered interfacial evaporation and clean water production, but also discovering new functions for photothermal interfacial deicing.
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- Na Li
- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Ocean University of China, Qingdao, 266100, P. R. China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Ocean University of China, Qingdao, 266100, P. R. China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Ocean University of China, Qingdao, 266100, P. R. China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Ocean University of China, Qingdao, 266100, P. R. China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Ocean University of China, Qingdao, 266100, P. R. China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Ocean University of China, Qingdao, 266100, P. R. China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Ocean University of China, Qingdao, 266100, P. R. China
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- College of Marine Life Science, Institute of Evolution & Marine Biodiversity, Ocean University of China, Qingdao, 266003, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Marine Chemistry Theory and Technology, Ministry of Education, Ocean University of China, Qingdao, 266100, P. R. China
- Open Studio for Marine Corrosion and Protection, Pilot National Laboratory for Marine Science and Technology, Qingdao, 266237, P. R. China
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- Yusuf Hamied Department of Chemistry, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, CB2 1EW, United Kingdom
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- Institute of Polymer Optoelectronic Materials & Devices, State Key Laboratory of Luminescent Materials & Devices, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510640, P. R. China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Ocean University of China, Qingdao, 266100, P. R. China
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Stan D, Codrici E, Enciu AM, Olewnik-Kruszkowska E, Gavril G, Ruta LL, Moldovan C, Brincoveanu O, Bocancia-Mateescu LA, Mirica AC, Stan D, Tanase C. Exploring the Impact of Alginate-PVA Ratio and the Addition of Bioactive Substances on the Performance of Hybrid Hydrogel Membranes as Potential Wound Dressings. Gels 2023; 9:476. [PMID: 37367146 DOI: 10.3390/gels9060476] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/26/2023] [Revised: 06/07/2023] [Accepted: 06/08/2023] [Indexed: 06/28/2023] Open
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Healthcare professionals face an ongoing challenge in managing both acute and chronic wounds, given the potential impact on patients' quality of life and the limited availability of expensive treatment options. Hydrogel wound dressings offer a promising solution for effective wound care due to their affordability, ease of use, and ability to incorporate bioactive substances that enhance the wound healing process. Our study aimed to develop and evaluate hybrid hydrogel membranes enriched with bioactive components such as collagen and hyaluronic acid. We utilized both natural and synthetic polymers and employed a scalable, non-toxic, and environmentally friendly production process. We conducted extensive testing, including an in vitro assessment of moisture content, moisture uptake, swelling rate, gel fraction, biodegradation, water vapor transmission rate, protein denaturation, and protein adsorption. We evaluated the biocompatibility of the hydrogel membranes through cellular assays and performed instrumental tests using scanning electron microscopy and rheological analysis. Our findings demonstrate that the biohybrid hydrogel membranes exhibit cumulative properties with a favorable swelling ratio, optimal permeation properties, and good biocompatibility, all achieved with minimal concentrations of bioactive agents.
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- Diana Stan
- DDS Diagnostic, 031427 Bucharest, Romania
- Doctoral School of Medicine, Titu Maiorescu University, 040441 Bucharest, Romania
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- Victor Babes National Institute of Pathology, 050096 Bucharest, Romania
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- Victor Babes National Institute of Pathology, 050096 Bucharest, Romania
- Department of Cell Biology and Histology, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 050474 Bucharest, Romania
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- Department of Physical Chemistry and Physicochemistry of Polymers, Faculty of Chemistry, Nicolaus Copernicus University, 87-100 Toruń, Poland
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- Department of Bioinformatics, National Institute of Research and Development for Biological Sciences, 060031 Bucharest, Romania
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- National Institute for R&D in Microtechnology, 077190 Bucharest, Romania
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- National Institute for R&D in Microtechnology, 077190 Bucharest, Romania
- Research Institute of the University of Bucharest, 060102 Bucharest, Romania
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- DDS Diagnostic, 031427 Bucharest, Romania
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- Victor Babes National Institute of Pathology, 050096 Bucharest, Romania
- Department of Cell Biology and Clinical Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Titu Maiorescu University, 040441 Bucharest, Romania
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Campelo MDS, Mota LB, Câmara Neto JF, Barbosa MLL, Gonzaga MLDC, Leal LKAM, Bastos MDSR, Soares SDA, Ricardo NMPS, Cerqueira GS, Ribeiro MENP. Agaricus blazei Murill extract-loaded in alginate/poly(vinyl alcohol) films prepared by Ca 2+ cross-linking for wound healing applications. J Biomed Mater Res B Appl Biomater 2023; 111:1035-1047. [PMID: 36455230 DOI: 10.1002/jbm.b.35212] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/08/2022] [Revised: 11/08/2022] [Accepted: 11/23/2022] [Indexed: 12/02/2022]
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This work aimed the development and evaluation of the wound healing activity of films based on sodium alginate, polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) and Ca2+ loaded with Agaricus blazei Murill hydroalcoholic extract (AbE). Firstly, AbE was prepared using a previously standardized methodology. The films were prepared by casting technique and cross-linked with Ca2+ using CaCl2 as cross-linking agent. The physicochemical, morphological and water vapor barrier properties of the films were analyzed and the pre-clinical efficacy was investigated against the cutaneous wound model in mice. The films showed barrier properties to water vapor promising for wound healing. AbE showed physical and chemical interactions between both polymers, noticed by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy, and thermal analysis. The delivery of AbE in alginate/PVA films enhanced the antioxidant and wound healing properties of these polymers. Consequently, a reduction of malondialdehyde levels was observed, as well as an increase of the epidermis/dermis thickness and enhancement in collagen I deposition. Thus, these formulations are promising biomaterials for wound care and tissue repairing.
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- Matheus da Silva Campelo
- Laboratório de Polímeros e Inovação de Materiais, Departamento de Química Orgânica e Inorgânica, Universidade Federal do Ceará, Fortaleza, Brazil.,Centro de Estudos Farmacêuticos e Cosméticos, Departamento de Farmácia, Universidade Federal do Ceará, Fortaleza, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Polímeros e Inovação de Materiais, Departamento de Química Orgânica e Inorgânica, Universidade Federal do Ceará, Fortaleza, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Polímeros e Inovação de Materiais, Departamento de Química Orgânica e Inorgânica, Universidade Federal do Ceará, Fortaleza, Brazil
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- Núcleo de Estudos em Microscopia e Processamento de Imagens, Departamento de Morfologia, Universidade Federal do Ceará, Fortaleza, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Polímeros e Inovação de Materiais, Departamento de Química Orgânica e Inorgânica, Universidade Federal do Ceará, Fortaleza, Brazil.,Laboratório de Tecnologia de Embalagens de Alimentos, Embrapa Agroindústria Tropical, Fortaleza, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Polímeros e Inovação de Materiais, Departamento de Química Orgânica e Inorgânica, Universidade Federal do Ceará, Fortaleza, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Polímeros e Inovação de Materiais, Departamento de Química Orgânica e Inorgânica, Universidade Federal do Ceará, Fortaleza, Brazil
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- Núcleo de Estudos em Microscopia e Processamento de Imagens, Departamento de Morfologia, Universidade Federal do Ceará, Fortaleza, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Polímeros e Inovação de Materiais, Departamento de Química Orgânica e Inorgânica, Universidade Federal do Ceará, Fortaleza, Brazil.,Núcleo de Estudos em Microscopia e Processamento de Imagens, Departamento de Morfologia, Universidade Federal do Ceará, Fortaleza, Brazil
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Hernalsteens S, Cong HH, Chen XD. Soymilk modification by immobilized bacteria in a soft elastic tubular reactor's wall. J FOOD ENG 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jfoodeng.2023.111536] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/07/2023]
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Curcumin-loaded alginate hydrogels for cancer therapy and wound healing applications: A review. Int J Biol Macromol 2023; 232:123283. [PMID: 36657541 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.123283] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 18.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/08/2022] [Revised: 12/28/2022] [Accepted: 01/11/2023] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
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Hydrogels have emerged as a versatile platform for a numerous biomedical application due to their ability to absorb a huge quantity of biofluids. In order to design hydrogels, natural polymers are an attractive option owing to their biocompatibility and biodegradability. Due to abundance in occurrence, cost effectiveness, and facile crosslinking approaches, alginate has been extensively investigated to fabricate hydrogel matrix. Management of cancer and chronic wounds have always been a challenge for pharmaceutical and healthcare sector. In both cases, curcumin have been shown significant improvement and effectiveness. However, the innate restraints like poor bioavailability, hydrophobicity, and rapid systemic clearance associated with curcumin have restricted its clinical translations. The current review explores the cascade of research around curcumin encapsulated alginate hydrogel matrix for wound healing and cancer therapy. The focus of the review is to emphasize the mechanistic effects of curcumin with its fate inside the cells. Further, the review discusses different approaches to designed curcumin loaded alginate hydrogels along with the parameters that regulates their release behavior. Finally, the review is concluded with emphasize on some key aspect on increasing the efficacy of these hydrogels along with novel strategies to further develop curcumin loaded alginate hydrogel matrix with multifacet applications.
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Physicochemical Characterization, Biocompatibility, and Antibacterial Properties of CMC/PVA/Calendula officinalis Films for Biomedical Applications. Polymers (Basel) 2023; 15:polym15061454. [PMID: 36987233 PMCID: PMC10059992 DOI: 10.3390/polym15061454] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/21/2023] [Revised: 03/11/2023] [Accepted: 03/12/2023] [Indexed: 03/17/2023] Open
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This study reports a carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC)/polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) composite film that incorporates Calendula officinalis (CO) extract for biomedical applications. The morphological, physical, mechanical, hydrophilic, biological, and antibacterial properties of CMC/PVA composite films with various CO concentrations (0.1%, 1%, 2.5%, 4%, and 5%) are fully investigated using different experiments. The surface morphology and structure of the composite films are significantly affected by higher CO concentrations. X-ray diffraction (XRD) and Fourier transform infrared spectrometry (FTIR) analyses confirm the structural interactions among CMC, PVA, and CO. After CO is incorporated, the tensile strength and elongation upon the breaking of the films decrease significantly. The addition of CO significantly reduces the ultimate tensile strength of the composite films from 42.8 to 13.2 MPa. Furthermore, by increasing the concentration of CO to 0.75%, the contact angle is decreased from 15.8° to 10.9°. The MTT [3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyl tetrazolium bromide] assay reveals that the CMC/PVA/CO-2.5% and CMC/PVA/CO-4% composite films are non-cytotoxic to human skin fibroblast cells, which is favorable for cell proliferation. Remarkably, 2.5% and 4% CO incorporation significantly improve the inhibition ability of the CMC/PVA composite films against Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli. In summary, CMC/PVA composite films containing 2.5% CO exhibit the functional properties for wound healing and biomedical engineering applications.
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Sood A, Desseigne M, Dev A, Maurizi L, Kumar A, Millot N, Han SS. A Comprehensive Review on Barium Titanate Nanoparticles as a Persuasive Piezoelectric Material for Biomedical Applications: Prospects and Challenges. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2023; 19:e2206401. [PMID: 36585372 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202206401] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 20.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/18/2022] [Revised: 11/24/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Stimulation of cells with electrical cues is an imperative approach to interact with biological systems and has been exploited in clinical practices over a wide range of pathological ailments. This bioelectric interface has been extensively explored with the help of piezoelectric materials, leading to remarkable advancement in the past two decades. Among other members of this fraternity, colloidal perovskite barium titanate (BaTiO3 ) has gained substantial interest due to its noteworthy properties which includes high dielectric constant and excellent ferroelectric properties along with acceptable biocompatibility. Significant progression is witnessed for BaTiO3 nanoparticles (BaTiO3 NPs) as potent candidates for biomedical applications and in wearable bioelectronics, making them a promising personal healthcare platform. The current review highlights the nanostructured piezoelectric bio interface of BaTiO3 NPs in applications comprising drug delivery, tissue engineering, bioimaging, bioelectronics, and wearable devices. Particular attention has been dedicated toward the fabrication routes of BaTiO3 NPs along with different approaches for its surface modifications. This review offers a comprehensive discussion on the utility of BaTiO3 NPs as active devices rather than passive structural unit behaving as carriers for biomolecules. The employment of BaTiO3 NPs presents new scenarios and opportunity in the vast field of nanomedicines for biomedical applications.
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- Ankur Sood
- School of Chemical Engineering, Yeungnam University, 280 Daehak-ro, Gyeongsan, 38541, South Korea
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- Laboratoire Interdisciplinaire Carnot de Bourgogne, UMR 6303 CNRS/Université Bourgogne Franche-Comté, 9 Avenue Alain Savary, BP 47870, Dijon, 21078, France
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine, University of California Davis, 2921 Stockton Boulevard, Sacramento, CA, 95817, USA
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- Laboratoire Interdisciplinaire Carnot de Bourgogne, UMR 6303 CNRS/Université Bourgogne Franche-Comté, 9 Avenue Alain Savary, BP 47870, Dijon, 21078, France
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Yeungnam University, 280 Daehak-ro, Gyeongsan, 38541, South Korea
- Institute of Cell Culture, Yeungnam University, 280 Daehak-ro, Gyeongsan, 38541, South Korea
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- Laboratoire Interdisciplinaire Carnot de Bourgogne, UMR 6303 CNRS/Université Bourgogne Franche-Comté, 9 Avenue Alain Savary, BP 47870, Dijon, 21078, France
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Yeungnam University, 280 Daehak-ro, Gyeongsan, 38541, South Korea
- Institute of Cell Culture, Yeungnam University, 280 Daehak-ro, Gyeongsan, 38541, South Korea
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Morán-Valencia M, Nishi K, Akizuki S, Ida J, Cuevas-Rodríguez G, Cervantes-Avilés P. Nitrogen removal from wastewater by an immobilized consortium of microalgae-bacteria in hybrid hydrogels. WATER SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY : A JOURNAL OF THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION ON WATER POLLUTION RESEARCH 2023; 87:527-538. [PMID: 36789701 DOI: 10.2166/wst.2023.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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The high content of nitrogen in wastewater brings some operational, technical, and economical issues in conventional technologies. The aim of this study was to evaluate the nitrogen removal by hybrid hydrogels containing consortium microalgae-nitrifying bacteria in the presence of activated carbon (AC) used as an adsorbent of inhibitory substances. Hybrid hydrogels were synthesized from polyvinyl alcohol (PVA), sodium alginate (SA), biomass (microalgae-nitrifying bacteria), and AC. The hybrid hydrogels were evaluated based on the change in ammonium (NH4), nitrate (NO3), and chemical demand of oxygen (COD) concentrations, nitrification rate, and other parameters during 72 h. Results indicated that NH4 removal was more effective for hydrogels without AC than with AC, without significant differences regarding consortium biomass concentration (5 or 16%), presenting final concentrations of 3.13 and 3.75 mg NH4/L for hydrogels with 5 and 16% of the biomass, respectively. Regarding NO3 production, hydrogels without AC reached concentrations of 25.9 and 39.77 mg NO3/L for 5 and 16% of the biomass, respectively, while treatments with AC ended with 2.17 and 1.37 mg NO3/L. This confirms that hydrogels can carry out the nitrification process and do not need AC to remove potential inhibitors. The best performance was observed for the hydrogel with 5% of biomass without AC with a nitrification rate of 0.43 mg N/g TSS·h.
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- Marien Morán-Valencia
- Escuela de Ingeniería y Ciencias, Tecnológico de Monterrey, Campus Puebla, Vía Atlixcáyotl 5718, Reserva Territorial Atlixcáyotl, Puebla, Puebla 72453, Mexico
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- Department of Science and Engineering for Sustainable Innovation, Faculty of Science and Engineering, Soka University, 1-236, Tangi-machi, Hachioji, Tokyo 192-8577, Japan
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- Institute of Plankton Eco-Engineering, Soka University, 1-236, Tangi-machi, Hachioji, Tokyo 192-8577, Japan
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- Department of Science and Engineering for Sustainable Innovation, Faculty of Science and Engineering, Soka University, 1-236, Tangi-machi, Hachioji, Tokyo 192-8577, Japan
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- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Engineering Division, University of Guanajuato, Av. Juárez 77, Zona Centro, Guanajuato Gto 36000, Mexico
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- Escuela de Ingeniería y Ciencias, Tecnológico de Monterrey, Campus Puebla, Vía Atlixcáyotl 5718, Reserva Territorial Atlixcáyotl, Puebla, Puebla 72453, Mexico
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Kanaoujiya R, Saroj SK, Rajput VD, Alimuddin, Srivastava S, Minkina T, Igwegbe CA, Singh M, Kumar A. Emerging application of nanotechnology for mankind. EMERGENT MATERIALS 2023; 6:439-452. [PMID: 36743193 PMCID: PMC9888745 DOI: 10.1007/s42247-023-00461-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/29/2022] [Accepted: 01/11/2023] [Indexed: 05/11/2023]
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Nanotechnology has proven to be the greatest multidisciplinary field in the current years with potential applications in agriculture, pollution remediation, environmental sustainability, as well as most recently in pharmaceutical industries. As a result of its physical, chemical, and biological productivity, resistance, and matricular organization at a larger scale, the potential of nanocomposites revealed different sorts of assembling structures via testing. Biosensors are known some specifically promising inventions whereas carbon nanotube, magnetic nanoparticles (NPs), quantum dots, and gold NPs showed capability to repair damaged cells, molecular docking, drug-delivery, and nano-remediation of toxic elements. PEGylated(Poly ethyl glycol amyl gated) redox-responsive nanoscale COFs drug delivery from AgNPs and AuNPs are known to be sun blockers in sunscreen lotions. The emerging trends and yet more to be discovered to bridge the gaps forming in the field of nanotechnology, especially insights into environmental concerns and health issues most importantly the food web which is connected with the well beings of mankind to perform its tasks giving necessary results. The current review detailed emerging role of nanomaterials in human life. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1007/s42247-023-00461-8.
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- Rahul Kanaoujiya
- Synthetic Inorganic and Metallo Organic Research Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, University of Allahabad, 211002 Prayagraj, India
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- Synthetic Inorganic and Metallo Organic Research Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, University of Allahabad, 211002 Prayagraj, India
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- Academy of Biology and Biotechnology, Southern Federal University, Rostov-On-Don, 344090 Russia
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- Physical Sciences Section, School of Sciences, Maulana Azad National Urdu University, 500032, Hyderabad, Telangana India
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- Synthetic Inorganic and Metallo Organic Research Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, University of Allahabad, 211002 Prayagraj, India
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- Academy of Biology and Biotechnology, Southern Federal University, Rostov-On-Don, 344090 Russia
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Nnamadi Azikiwe University, P. M. B., 5025 Awka, Nigeria
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- Synthetic Inorganic and Metallo Organic Research Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, University of Allahabad, 211002 Prayagraj, India
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- Department of Physics, School of Science, IFTM University Moradabad, 244102 Moradabad, India
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Dakova I, Vasileva P, Karadjova I. Cr(III) Ion-Imprinted Hydrogel Membrane for Chromium Speciation Analysis in Water Samples. Gels 2022; 8:757. [PMID: 36421578 PMCID: PMC9689422 DOI: 10.3390/gels8110757] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/28/2022] [Revised: 11/16/2022] [Accepted: 11/17/2022] [Indexed: 07/29/2023] Open
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Novel Cr(III)-imprinted poly(vinyl alcohol)/sodium alginate/AuNPs hydrogel membranes (Cr(III)-IIMs) were obtained and characterized and further applied as a sorbent for chromium speciation in waters. Cr(III)-IIMs were prepared via solution blending method using blends of poly(vinyl alcohol) and sodium alginate as film-forming materials, poly(ethylene glycol) as a porogen agent, sodium alginate stabilized gold nanoparticles (SA-AuNPs) as a crosslinking and mechanically stabilizing component, and Cr(III) ions as a template species. The physicochemical characteristics of pre-synthesized AuNPs and obtained hydrogel membranes Cr(III)-IIM were studied by UV-vis and FTIR spectroscopy, TEM and SEM observations, N2 adsorption-desorption measurements, and XRD analysis. The mechanism of the adsorption process toward Cr(III) was best described by pseudo-first-order kinetic and Langmuir models. Experiments performed showed that quantitative retention of Cr(III) is attained in 20 h at pH 6 and temperature 40 °C. Under the same conditions, the adsorption of Cr(VI) is below 5%. A simple and sensitive analytical procedure was developed for the speciation of Cr in an aquatic environment using dispersive solid phase extraction of Cr(III) by Cr(III)-IIM prior to selective Cr(VI) measurement by ETAAS in the supernatants. The detection limits and reproducibility achieved for the Cr speciation analysis fulfill the requirements for their monitoring in waters under the demand of the Water Framework Directive.
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Triple-Networked Hybrid Hydrogels Reinforced with Montmorillonite Clay and Graphene Nanoplatelets for Soft and Hard Tissue Regeneration. Int J Mol Sci 2022; 23:ijms232214158. [PMID: 36430637 PMCID: PMC9698198 DOI: 10.3390/ijms232214158] [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: 10/11/2022] [Revised: 10/27/2022] [Accepted: 11/14/2022] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Hydrogel is a three-dimensional (3D) soft and highly hydrophilic, polymeric network that can swell in water and imbibe a high amount of water or biological fluids. Hydrogels have been used widely in various biomedical applications. Hydrogel may provide a fluidic tissue-like 3D microenvironment by maintaining the original network for tissue engineering. However, their low mechanical performances limit their broad applicability in various functional tissues. This property causes substantial challenges in designing and preparing strong hydrogel networks. Therefore, we report the triple-networked hybrid hydrogel network with enhanced mechanical properties by incorporating dual-crosslinking and nanofillers (e.g., montmorillonite (MMT), graphene nanoplatelets (GNPs)). In this study, we prepared hybrid hydrogels composed of polyacrylamide, poly (vinyl alcohol), sodium alginate, MMT, and MMT/GNPs through dynamic crosslinking. The freeze-dried hybrid hydrogels showed good 3D porous architecture. The results exhibited a magnificent porous structure, interconnected pore-network surface morphology, enhanced mechanical properties, and cellular activity of hybrid hydrogels.
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Sood A, Ji SM, Kumar A, Han SS. Enzyme-Triggered Crosslinked Hybrid Hydrogels for Bone Tissue Engineering. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 15:6383. [PMID: 36143697 PMCID: PMC9506111 DOI: 10.3390/ma15186383] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/09/2022] [Revised: 09/02/2022] [Accepted: 09/09/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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The quest to develop state-of-the-art hydrogels for bone tissue engineering has accompanied substantial innovation and significant progression in the field of bioactive hydrogels. Still, there is scope for advancement in this cell-friendly and biocompatible scaffold system. The crosslinking approaches used for hydrogel synthesis plays a decisive role in guiding and regulating the mechanical stability, network framework, macroscopic architect, immunological behaviors, and cellular responses. Until recently, enzyme-based crosslinking strategies were considered as the pinnacle in designing efficient hybrid hydrogel systems. A variety of enzymes have been explored for manufacturing hydrogels while taking the advantage of the biocompatible nature, specificity, ability to produce nontoxic by products and high efficiency of enzymes. The current review focuses on the utility of different enzymes as crosslinking agents for hydrogel formation with their application in bone tissue engineering. The field of enzyme crosslinked hydrogel synthesis is rapidly maturing with a lot of opportunities to be explored in bone tissue engineering. Enzyme-based in situ and externally crosslinked hydrogels for bone regeneration is an attractive field, and with innovation in using engineered enzymes this field will continue to flourish with clinical orientation.
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- Ankur Sood
- School of Chemical Engineering, Yeungnam University, 280 Daehak-ro, Gyeongsan 38541, Korea
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Yeungnam University, 280 Daehak-ro, Gyeongsan 38541, Korea
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Yeungnam University, 280 Daehak-ro, Gyeongsan 38541, Korea
- Institute of Cell Culture, Yeungnam University, 280 Daehak-ro, Gyeongsan 38541, Korea
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Yeungnam University, 280 Daehak-ro, Gyeongsan 38541, Korea
- Institute of Cell Culture, Yeungnam University, 280 Daehak-ro, Gyeongsan 38541, Korea
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Khalid MY, Arif ZU. Novel biopolymer-based sustainable composites for food packaging applications: A narrative review. Food Packag Shelf Life 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.fpsl.2022.100892] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Effect of operating variables on functions of sodium alginate granules based on drinking water treatment residues. Colloids Surf A Physicochem Eng Asp 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfa.2022.129485] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Kumar A, Sood A, Singhmar R, Mishra YK, Thakur VK, Han SS. Manufacturing functional hydrogels for inducing angiogenic-osteogenic coupled progressions in hard tissue repairs: prospects and challenges. Biomater Sci 2022; 10:5472-5497. [PMID: 35994005 DOI: 10.1039/d2bm00894g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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In large bone defects, inadequate vascularization within the engineered constructs has been a major challenge in developing clinically impactful products. It is fairly determined that bone tissues and blood vessels are established concurrently throughout tissue repairs after an injury. Thus, the coupling of angiogenesis-osteogenesis is an essential course of action in bone tissue restoration. The manufacture of biomaterial-based scaffolds plays a decisive role in stimulating angiogenic and osteogenic progressions (instruction of neovascularization and bone mineralization). Bone hydrogels with optimal conditions are more efficient at healing bone defects. There has been a remarkable advancement in producing bone substitutes in the tissue engineering area, but the sufficient and timely vascularization of engineered constructs for optimal tissue integration and regeneration is lacking due to mismatch in the scaffold characteristics and new bone tissue reconstruction. Therefore, various key challenges remain to be overcome. A deep understanding of angiogenesis and osteogenesis progressions is required to manufacture bone hydrogels with satisfactory results. The current review briefly discusses the fundamentals of bone tissues, the significance of angiogenesis-osteogenesis progressions and their inducers, the efficacy of biomaterials and composite hydrogel-promoted neo-vasculogenesis (i.e. angiogenesis) and bone mineralization (i.e. osteogenesis), and related challenges, including future research directions.
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- Anuj Kumar
- School of Chemical Engineering, Yeungnam University, 280 Daehak-ro, Gyeongsan 38541, South Korea. .,Research Institute of Cell Culture, Yeungnam University, 280 Daehak-ro, Gyeongsan 38541, South Korea
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Yeungnam University, 280 Daehak-ro, Gyeongsan 38541, South Korea.
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Yeungnam University, 280 Daehak-ro, Gyeongsan 38541, South Korea.
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- Smart Materials, NanoSYD, Mads Clausen Institute, University of Southern Denmark, Alsion 2, 6400, Sønderborg, Denmark
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- Biorefining and Advanced Materials Research Center, Scotland's Rural College (SRUC), Kings Buildings, Edinburgh EH9 3JG, UK.,School of Engineering, University of Petroleum and Energy Studies (UPES), Dehradun 248007, Uttarakhand, India
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Yeungnam University, 280 Daehak-ro, Gyeongsan 38541, South Korea. .,Research Institute of Cell Culture, Yeungnam University, 280 Daehak-ro, Gyeongsan 38541, South Korea
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Serbezeanu D, Vlad-Bubulac T, Onofrei MD, Doroftei F, Hamciuc C, Ipate AM, Anisiei A, Lisa G, Anghel I, Şofran IE, Popescu V. Phosphorylated Poly(vinyl alcohol) Electrospun Mats for Protective Equipment Applications. NANOMATERIALS 2022; 12:nano12152685. [PMID: 35957115 PMCID: PMC9370101 DOI: 10.3390/nano12152685] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/13/2022] [Revised: 07/30/2022] [Accepted: 08/02/2022] [Indexed: 12/10/2022]
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The development of intelligent materials for protective equipment applications is still growing, with enormous potential to improve the safety of personnel functioning in specialized professions, such as firefighters. The design and production of such materials by the chemical modification of biodegradable semisynthetic polymers, accompanied by modern manufacturing techniques such as electrospinning, which may increase specific properties of the targeted material, continue to attract the interest of researchers. Phosphorus-modified poly(vinyl alcohol)s have been, thus, synthesized and utilized to prepare environmentally friendly electrospun mats. Poly(vinyl alcohol)s of three different molecular weights and degrees of hydrolysis were phosphorylated by polycondensation reaction in solution in the presence of phenyl dichlorophosphate in order to enhance their flame resistance and thermal stability. The thermal behavior and the flame resistance of the resulting phosphorus-modified poly(vinyl alcohol) products were investigated by thermogravimetric analysis and by cone calorimetry at a micro scale. Based on the as-synthesized phosphorus-modified poly(vinyl alcohol)s, electrospun mats were successfully fabricated by the electrospinning process. Rheology studies were performed to establish the optimal conditions of the electrospinning process, and scanning electron microscopy investigations were undertaken to observe the morphology of the phosphorus-modified poly(vinyl alcohol) electrospun mats.
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- Diana Serbezeanu
- “Petru Poni” Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry, Aleea Gr. Ghica Voda, 41A, 700487 Iasi, Romania
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- “Petru Poni” Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry, Aleea Gr. Ghica Voda, 41A, 700487 Iasi, Romania
- Correspondence:
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- “Petru Poni” Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry, Aleea Gr. Ghica Voda, 41A, 700487 Iasi, Romania
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- “Petru Poni” Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry, Aleea Gr. Ghica Voda, 41A, 700487 Iasi, Romania
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- “Petru Poni” Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry, Aleea Gr. Ghica Voda, 41A, 700487 Iasi, Romania
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- “Petru Poni” Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry, Aleea Gr. Ghica Voda, 41A, 700487 Iasi, Romania
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- “Petru Poni” Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry, Aleea Gr. Ghica Voda, 41A, 700487 Iasi, Romania
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Environmental Protection, Gheorghe Asachi Technical University of Iasi, Bd. Mangeron 73, 700050 Iasi, Romania
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- Fire Officers Faculty, Police Academy “Alexandru Ioan Cuza”, Morarilor Str. 3, Sector 2, 022451 Bucharest, Romania
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- Fire Officers Faculty, Police Academy “Alexandru Ioan Cuza”, Morarilor Str. 3, Sector 2, 022451 Bucharest, Romania
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- Department of Chemical Engineering in Textiles and Leather, Gheorghe Asachi Technical University of Iasi, Bd. Mangeron 73, 700050 Iasi, Romania
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Varaprasad K, Karthikeyan C, Yallapu MM, Sadiku R. The significance of biomacromolecule alginate for the 3D printing of hydrogels for biomedical applications. Int J Biol Macromol 2022; 212:561-578. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2022.05.157] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/08/2022] [Revised: 05/09/2022] [Accepted: 05/22/2022] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Preparation of Poly(vinyl Alcohol) Microparticles for Freeze Protection of Sensitive Fruit Crops. Polymers (Basel) 2022; 14:polym14122452. [PMID: 35746026 PMCID: PMC9228911 DOI: 10.3390/polym14122452] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/25/2022] [Revised: 06/10/2022] [Accepted: 06/14/2022] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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Poly(vinyl alcohol) (PVA) displays ice recrystallization inhibition (IRI) properties as many antifreeze proteins found in cold tolerant organisms. The molecular architecture and composition (molecular weight and distribution of pendant OH and acetate groups) have been studied to improve the antifreezing properties of PVA, suggesting that the molecular architecture of PVA plays an important role in IRI activity. The present work deals with the preparation of PVA microparticles using an alkaline treatment. The effect of PVA molecular weight on the morphology and antifreezeing properties of PVA microparticles was investigated. The antifreezeing property of PVA microparticles on the susceptibility of flower bud tissues to freeze damage was also evaluated. The alkaline treatment of an aqueous PVA solution produced stable polymer chain aggregates with spherical shapes. The average size of the PVA microparticles increased significantly with the increasing molecular weight of the PVA macromolecule precursor. The PVA microparticles inhibited the growth of ice crystals and blocked ice growth at concentrations as low as 0.01 % w/v. The effect of impeding ice crystal growth by preventing the joining of adjacent ice crystals is attributed to the larger size of the PVA particles adsorbed on the ice surface compared to the aggregated PVA macromolecules in saline solution. The thermal hysteresis activity of PVA macromolecules and microparticles was not detected by differential scanning calorimetry analysis. The PVA microparticles reduced the incidence of freeze injuries in flower bud tissues by 55% and their application, considering the low toxicity of PVA, has a high potential for freeze protection in fruit crops.
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Lou CW, Lin MC, Huang CH, Lai MF, Shiu BC, Lin JH. Preparation of Needleless Electrospinning Polyvinyl Alcohol/Water-Soluble Chitosan Nanofibrous Membranes: Antibacterial Property and Filter Efficiency. Polymers (Basel) 2022; 14:polym14051054. [PMID: 35267878 PMCID: PMC8915060 DOI: 10.3390/polym14051054] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/09/2022] [Revised: 02/26/2022] [Accepted: 03/03/2022] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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Electrospinning is an efficient method of producing nanofibers out of polymers that shows a great potential for the filtration territory. Featuring water-soluble chitosan (WS-CS), a low-pollution process and a self-made needleless machine, PVA/WS-CS nanofibrous membranes were prepared and evaluated for nanofiber diameter, bacteriostatic property, filtration efficiency, pressure drop, and quality factor. Test results indicate that the minimal fiber diameter was 216.58 ± 58.15 nm. Regardless of the WS-CS concentration, all of the PVA/WS-CS nanofibrous membranes attained a high porosity and a high water vapor transmission rate (WVTR), with a pore size of 12.06–22.48 nm. Moreover, the membranes also exhibit bacteriostatic efficacy against Staphylococcus aureus, an optimal quality factor of 0.0825 Pa−1, and a filtration efficiency as high as 97.0%, that is 72.5% higher than that of common masks.
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- Ching-Wen Lou
- Fujian Key Laboratory of Novel Functional Fibers and Materials, Minjiang University, Fuzhou 350108, China;
- Advanced Medical Care and Protection Technology Research Center, College of Textile and Clothing, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, China
- Department of Bioinformatics and Medical Engineering, Asia University, Taichung City 413305, Taiwan
- Department of Medical Research, China Medical University Hospital, China Medical University, Taichung City 404333, Taiwan
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- Laboratory of Fiber Application and Manufacturing, Department of Fiber and Composite Materials, Feng Chia University, Taichung 407102, Taiwan;
- Correspondence: (M.-C.L.); (C.-H.H.); (J.-H.L.)
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- Department of Aerospace and Systems Engineering, Feng Chia University, Taichung City 407102, Taiwan
- Correspondence: (M.-C.L.); (C.-H.H.); (J.-H.L.)
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- Laboratory of Fiber Application and Manufacturing, Department of Fiber and Composite Materials, Feng Chia University, Taichung 407102, Taiwan;
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- College of Material and Chemical Engineering, Minjiang University, Fuzhou 350108, China;
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- Advanced Medical Care and Protection Technology Research Center, College of Textile and Clothing, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, China
- Laboratory of Fiber Application and Manufacturing, Department of Fiber and Composite Materials, Feng Chia University, Taichung 407102, Taiwan;
- College of Material and Chemical Engineering, Minjiang University, Fuzhou 350108, China;
- Advanced Medical Care and Protection Technology Research Center, Department of Fiber and Composite Materials, Feng Chia University, Taichung City 407102, Taiwan
- School of Chinese Medicine, China Medical University, Taichung City 404333, Taiwan
- Correspondence: (M.-C.L.); (C.-H.H.); (J.-H.L.)
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Sattayapanich K, Chaiwat W, Boonmark S, Bureekaew S, Sutthasupa S. Alginate-based hydrogels embedded with ZnO nanoparticles as highly responsive colorimetric oxygen indicators. NEW J CHEM 2022. [DOI: 10.1039/d2nj04164b] [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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Simple fabrication of hydrogel-based colorimetric oxygen indicators as alternative smart materials for oxygen sensitive products and systems.
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- Kodchakorn Sattayapanich
- Division of Packaging Technology, Faculty of Agro-Industry Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, 50100, Thailand
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Mahidol University, Nakhon Pathom, 73170, Thailand
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- School of Energy Science and Engineering, Vidyasirimedhi Institute of Science and Technology, 555 Moo 1 Payupnai, Wangchan, Rayong, 21210, Thailand
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- School of Energy Science and Engineering, Vidyasirimedhi Institute of Science and Technology, 555 Moo 1 Payupnai, Wangchan, Rayong, 21210, Thailand
| | - Sutthira Sutthasupa
- Division of Packaging Technology, Faculty of Agro-Industry Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, 50100, Thailand
- Center of Excellence in Materials Science and Technology, Faculty of Science, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, 50200, Thailand
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