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Cui M, Wang W, Han X, Lu Z, Yang X, Liu L, Zhou X, Chen S, Wei L, Chen N, He C, Yang G. Designing Microneedle Patch for Prophylaxis of Postoperative Atrial Fibrillation. ACS NANO 2024; 18:18889-18899. [PMID: 39004829 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.4c00528] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/16/2024]
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Postoperative atrial fibrillation (POAF) is a common complication following cardiac surgery, which often occurs within 30 postoperative days, especially peaking at 2-3 days. Antiarrhythmic medications such as amiodarone are recommended in clinical practice for the prophylaxis and treatment of POAF. However, conventional oral administration is hindered due to delayed drug action and high risks of systemic toxicity, and emerging localized delivery strategies suffer from a limited release duration (less than 30 days). Herein, we develop a microneedle (MN) patch for localized delivery of amiodarone to the atria in a "First Rapid and Then Sustained" dual-release mode. Specifically, this patch is composed of a needle array integrated with an amiodarone-loaded reservoir for a sustained and steady release for over 30 days; and an amiodarone-containing coating film deposited on the needle surface via the Langmuir-Blodgett technique for a rapid release at the first day. Upon this design, only one MN patch enables a higher drug accumulation in the atrial tissue at the first day than oral administration and simultaneously remains therapeutical levels for over 30 days, despite at a significantly reduced drug dosage (5.08 mg in total versus ∼10 mg per day), thereby achieving ideal preventive effects and safety in a rat model. Our findings indicate that this MN device provides a robust and efficient delivery platform for long-term prophylaxis of POAF.
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- Mingrui Cui
- Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Nano-Biomaterials and Regenerative Medicine, College of Biological Science and Medical Engineering, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, China
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- Zhongshan Hospital Fudan University, Shanghai 200032, China
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- Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Nano-Biomaterials and Regenerative Medicine, College of Biological Science and Medical Engineering, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, China
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- Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Nano-Biomaterials and Regenerative Medicine, College of Biological Science and Medical Engineering, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, China
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- Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Nano-Biomaterials and Regenerative Medicine, College of Biological Science and Medical Engineering, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, China
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- Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Nano-Biomaterials and Regenerative Medicine, College of Biological Science and Medical Engineering, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, China
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- Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Nano-Biomaterials and Regenerative Medicine, College of Biological Science and Medical Engineering, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, China
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- Zhongshan Hospital Fudan University, Shanghai 200032, China
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- Zhongshan Hospital Fudan University, Shanghai 200032, China
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- Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Nano-Biomaterials and Regenerative Medicine, College of Biological Science and Medical Engineering, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, China
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- Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Nano-Biomaterials and Regenerative Medicine, College of Biological Science and Medical Engineering, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, China
- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers (Fudan University), Shanghai 200438, China
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Gu W, Li Q, Wang R, Zhang L, Liu Z, Jiao T. Recent Progress in the Applications of Langmuir-Blodgett Film Technology. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2024; 14:1039. [PMID: 38921915 PMCID: PMC11207038 DOI: 10.3390/nano14121039] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/16/2024] [Revised: 06/13/2024] [Accepted: 06/14/2024] [Indexed: 06/27/2024]
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Langmuir-Blodgett (LB) film technology is an advanced technique for the preparation of ordered molecular ultra-thin films at the molecular level, which transfers a single layer of film from the air/water interface to a solid substrate for the controlled assembly of molecules. LB technology has continually evolved over the past century, revealing its potential applications across diverse fields. In this study, the latest research progress of LB film technology is reviewed, with emphasis on its latest applications in gas sensors, electrochemical devices, and bionic films. Additionally, this review evaluates the strengths and weaknesses of LB technology in the application processes and discusses the promising prospects for future application of LB technology.
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- Wenhui Gu
- State Key Laboratory of Metastable Materials Science and Technology, Hebei Key Laboratory of Applied Chemistry, Hebei Key Laboratory of Nanobiotechnology, Hebei Key Laboratory of Heavy Metal Deep-Remediation in Water and Resource Reuse, Yanshan University, Qinhuangdao 066004, China
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- Hebei Key Laboratory of Safety Monitoring of Mining Equipment, School of Emergency Equipment, North China Institute of Science and Technology, Langfang 065201, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Metastable Materials Science and Technology, Hebei Key Laboratory of Applied Chemistry, Hebei Key Laboratory of Nanobiotechnology, Hebei Key Laboratory of Heavy Metal Deep-Remediation in Water and Resource Reuse, Yanshan University, Qinhuangdao 066004, China
- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Yanshan University, Qinhuangdao 066004, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Metastable Materials Science and Technology, Hebei Key Laboratory of Applied Chemistry, Hebei Key Laboratory of Nanobiotechnology, Hebei Key Laboratory of Heavy Metal Deep-Remediation in Water and Resource Reuse, Yanshan University, Qinhuangdao 066004, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Metastable Materials Science and Technology, Hebei Key Laboratory of Applied Chemistry, Hebei Key Laboratory of Nanobiotechnology, Hebei Key Laboratory of Heavy Metal Deep-Remediation in Water and Resource Reuse, Yanshan University, Qinhuangdao 066004, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Metastable Materials Science and Technology, Hebei Key Laboratory of Applied Chemistry, Hebei Key Laboratory of Nanobiotechnology, Hebei Key Laboratory of Heavy Metal Deep-Remediation in Water and Resource Reuse, Yanshan University, Qinhuangdao 066004, China
- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Yanshan University, Qinhuangdao 066004, China
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Miller MA, Medina S. Life at the interface: Engineering bio-nanomaterials through interfacial molecular self-assembly. WILEY INTERDISCIPLINARY REVIEWS. NANOMEDICINE AND NANOBIOTECHNOLOGY 2024; 16:e1966. [PMID: 38725255 PMCID: PMC11090466 DOI: 10.1002/wnan.1966] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2023] [Revised: 04/18/2024] [Accepted: 04/20/2024] [Indexed: 05/15/2024]
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Interfacial self-assembly describes the directed organization of molecules and colloids at phase boundaries. Believed to be fundamental to the inception of primordial life, interfacial assembly is exploited by a myriad of eukaryotic and prokaryotic organisms to execute physiologic activities and maintain homeostasis. Inspired by these natural systems, chemists, engineers, and materials scientists have sought to harness the thermodynamic equilibria at phase boundaries to create multi-dimensional, highly ordered, and functional nanomaterials. Recent advances in our understanding of the biophysical principles guiding molecular assembly at gas-solid, gas-liquid, solid-liquid, and liquid-liquid interphases have enhanced the rational design of functional bio-nanomaterials, particularly in the fields of biosensing, bioimaging and biotherapy. Continued development of non-canonical building blocks, paired with deeper mechanistic insights into interphase self-assembly, holds promise to yield next generation interfacial bio-nanomaterials with unique, and perhaps yet unrealized, properties. This article is categorized under: Nanotechnology Approaches to Biology > Nanoscale Systems in Biology Therapeutic Approaches and Drug Discovery > Emerging Technologies.
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- Michael A Miller
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, Pennsylvania, USA
- Huck Institutes of the Life Sciences, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, Pennsylvania, USA
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Wang W, Xu X, Feng F, Shao Y, Jian H, Liu H, Dong XH, Ge A, Yang S. Interfacial Behaviors of Giant Amphiphilic Molecules Composed of Hydrophobic Isobutyl POSS and Hydrophilic POSS Bearing Carboxylic Acid Groups at the Air-Water Interface. LANGMUIR : THE ACS JOURNAL OF SURFACES AND COLLOIDS 2023; 39:16854-16862. [PMID: 37956463 DOI: 10.1021/acs.langmuir.3c02378] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2023]
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The behavior of giant amphiphilic molecules at the air-water interface has become a subject of concern to researchers. Small changes in the molecular structure can cause obvious differences in the molecular arrangement and interfacial properties of the monolayer. In this study, we have systematically investigated the interfacial behaviors of the giant amphiphilic molecules with different number of hydrophobic BPOSS blocks and one hydrophilic ACPOSS block ((BPOSS)n-ACPOSS (n = 1-5)) at the air-water interface by the surface pressure-area (π-A) isotherm, Brewster angle microscopy (BAM), compression modulus measurement, and hysteresis measurement. We found that both the number of BPOSS blocks and the compression rate can significantly influence the interfacial behaviors of giant molecules. The π-A isotherms of giant molecules (BPOSS)n-ACPOSS (n = 2-5) exhibit a "cusp" phenomenon which can be attributed to the transition from monolayer to multilayer. However, the cusp is dramatically different from the "collapse" of the monolayer studied in other molecular systems, which is highly dependent on the compression rate of the monolayer. In addition, the compression modulus and hysteresis measurements reveal that the number of BPOSS blocks of (BPOSS)n-ACPOSS plays an important role in the static elasticity, stability, and reversibility of the Langmuir films.
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- Weijie Wang
- State Key Laboratory for Modification of Chemical Fibers and Polymer Materials, Center for Advanced Low-Dimension Materials, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, China
- School of Rehabilitation Sciences and Engineering, Qingdao Hospital (Qingdao Municipal Hospital), University of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Qingdao 266024, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Modification of Chemical Fibers and Polymer Materials, Center for Advanced Low-Dimension Materials, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Modification of Chemical Fibers and Polymer Materials, Center for Advanced Low-Dimension Materials, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, China
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- Key Laboratory of Polymer Chemistry & Physics of Ministry of Education, Center for Soft Matter Science and Engineering, College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Modification of Chemical Fibers and Polymer Materials, Center for Advanced Low-Dimension Materials, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Modification of Chemical Fibers and Polymer Materials, Center for Advanced Low-Dimension Materials, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, China
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- South China Advanced Institute for Soft Matter Science and Technology, School of Emergent Soft Matter, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510640, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Modification of Chemical Fibers and Polymer Materials, Center for Advanced Low-Dimension Materials, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Modification of Chemical Fibers and Polymer Materials, Center for Advanced Low-Dimension Materials, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, China
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Rodrigues RDR, Pellosi DS, Louarn G, Péres LO. Nanocomposite Films of Silver Nanoparticles and Conjugated Copolymer in Natural and Nano-Form: Structural and Morphological Studies. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 16:ma16103663. [PMID: 37241290 DOI: 10.3390/ma16103663] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/02/2023] [Revised: 04/27/2023] [Accepted: 05/09/2023] [Indexed: 05/28/2023]
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The use of conjugated polymers (CPs) and metallic nanoparticles is an interesting way to form nanocomposites with improved optical properties. For instance, a nanocomposite with high sensitivity can be produced. However, the hydrophobicity of CPs may hamper applications due to their low bioavailability and low operability in aqueous media. This problem can be overcome by forming thin solid films from an aqueous dispersion containing small CP nanoparticles. So, in this work we developed the formation of thin films of poly(9,9-dioctylfluorene-co-3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene) (PDOF-co-PEDOT) from its natural and nano form (NCP) from aqueous solution. These copolymers were then blended in films with triangular and spherical silver nanoparticles (AgNP) for future applicability as a SERS sensor of pesticides. TEM characterization showed that the AgNP were adsorbed on the NCP surface, forming a nanostructure with an average diameter of 90 nm (value according to that obtained by DLS) and with a negative potential zeta. These nanostructures were transferred to a solid substrate, forming thin and homogeneous films with different morphology of PDOF-co-PEDOT films, as observed by atomic force microscopy (AFM). XPS data demonstrated the presence of the AgNP in the thin films, as well as evidence that films with NCP are more resistant to the photo-oxidation process. Raman spectra showed characteristic peaks of the copolymer in the films prepared with NCP. It should also be noted the enhancement effect of Raman bands observed on films containing AgNP, a strong indication of the SERS effect induced by the metallic nanoparticles. Furthermore, the different geometry of the AgNP influences the way in which the adsorption between the NCP and the metal surface occurs, with a perpendicular adsorption between the NCP chains and the surface of the triangular AgNP.
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- Rebeca da Rocha Rodrigues
- Department of Exact and Earth Sciences, Federal University of São Paulo, UNIFESP, Campus Diadema, São Paulo 09913-030, Brazil
- Institut des Matériaux de Nantes Jean Rouxel, IMN, Nantes Université, CNRS, F-44000 Nantes, France
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- Department of Exact and Earth Sciences, Federal University of São Paulo, UNIFESP, Campus Diadema, São Paulo 09913-030, Brazil
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- Institut des Matériaux de Nantes Jean Rouxel, IMN, Nantes Université, CNRS, F-44000 Nantes, France
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- Department of Exact and Earth Sciences, Federal University of São Paulo, UNIFESP, Campus Diadema, São Paulo 09913-030, Brazil
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A universal multivalent hyperbranched delivery platform for circumventing multidrug resistance via double camouflage and rapid bonding with cell. J Drug Deliv Sci Technol 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jddst.2023.104265] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/19/2023]
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Maine A, Encinas MV, Pavez J, Urzúa M, Günther G, Reyes I, Briones X. On the Preparation of Thin Films of Stearyl Methacrylate Directly Photo-polymerized at the Air-Water Interface. LANGMUIR : THE ACS JOURNAL OF SURFACES AND COLLOIDS 2022; 38:11658-11665. [PMID: 36112511 DOI: 10.1021/acs.langmuir.2c01513] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Characterization of bidimensional polymeric films at the air-water interface in the Langmuir trough, despite being a recurrent topic, usually refers to films of already formed polymeric materials, with very scarce reports on direct polymerization at the air-water interface. In the present work, we studied the photo-polymerization of stearyl methacrylate directly at the air-water interface under a nitrogen atmosphere, with the radical initiator solubilized in the aqueous phase. Two-dimensional (2D) polymerization was monitored by measuring the pressure-area isotherm at different irradiation times. The polymerization leads to a film with an isotherm different from that observed for the monomer, where the surface pressure is directly related to the irradiation time. The shape of this isotherm confirms the presence of a compressed liquid phase, where a higher order can be attained as a consequence of stronger packing forces involving polymer chains. The presence of inter-chain interactions allows rearrangements on the surface of the subphase, and even before the collapse a dense 2D ordering (with a solid phase-like behavior) can be observed. We present a new one-step, solvent-free procedure to obtain a photo-polymeric film directly at the air-water interface, which can be transferred to a solid surface by the Langmuir-Blodgett method, allowing film preparation of controlled thickness. Films were characterized by measuring properties such as thickness, roughness, and hydrophobicity and comparing them with films obtained from a conventional polymer. We report the differences between the interfacial behavior of amphiphilic molecules and nanomaterials such as films obtained by photo-polymerization, PSMA, directly on the air-water interface.
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- A Maine
- Departamento de Química Orgánica y Fisicoquímica, Facultad de Ciencias Químicas y Farmacéuticas, Universidad de Chile, Dr. Carlos Lorca Tobar 964, Independencia, Región Metropolitana, Casilla 233, Santiago, Chile
- Departamento de Química, Facultad de Ciencias, Universidad de Chile, Las Palmeras 3425, Casilla 653, Santiago, Chile
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- Facultad de Química y Biología, Universidad de Santiago de Chile, Av. B. O'Higgins 3363 Santiago, Chile
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- Departamento de Química de los Materiales, Facultad de Química y Biología, Soft Matter Research-Technology Center, SMAT-C, Universidad de Santiago de Chile, Av. B. O'Higgins 3363 Santiago, Chile
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- Departamento de Química, Facultad de Ciencias, Universidad de Chile, Las Palmeras 3425, Casilla 653, Santiago, Chile
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- Departamento de Química Orgánica y Fisicoquímica, Facultad de Ciencias Químicas y Farmacéuticas, Universidad de Chile, Dr. Carlos Lorca Tobar 964, Independencia, Región Metropolitana, Casilla 233, Santiago, Chile
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- Departamento de Química Orgánica y Fisicoquímica, Facultad de Ciencias Químicas y Farmacéuticas, Universidad de Chile, Dr. Carlos Lorca Tobar 964, Independencia, Región Metropolitana, Casilla 233, Santiago, Chile
- Departamento de Química, Facultad de Ciencias, Universidad de Chile, Las Palmeras 3425, Casilla 653, Santiago, Chile
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- Departamento de Química Orgánica y Fisicoquímica, Facultad de Ciencias Químicas y Farmacéuticas, Universidad de Chile, Dr. Carlos Lorca Tobar 964, Independencia, Región Metropolitana, Casilla 233, Santiago, Chile
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Physical structure, TD-DFT computations, and optical properties of hybrid nanocomposite thin film as optoelectronic devices. J IND ENG CHEM 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jiec.2022.05.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/21/2023]
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Pryjmaková J, Hryhoruk M, Veselý M, Slepička P, Švorčík V, Siegel J. Engineered Cu-PEN Composites at the Nanoscale: Preparation and Characterisation. NANOMATERIALS 2022; 12:nano12071220. [PMID: 35407337 PMCID: PMC9000622 DOI: 10.3390/nano12071220] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/08/2022] [Revised: 03/26/2022] [Accepted: 04/04/2022] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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As polymeric materials are already used in many industries, the range of their applications is constantly expanding. Therefore, their preparation procedures and the resulting properties require considerable attention. In this work, we designed the surface of polyethylene naphthalate (PEN) introducing copper nanowires. The surface of PEN was transformed into coherent ripple patterns by treatment with a KrF excimer laser. Then, Cu deposition onto nanostructured surfaces by a vacuum evaporation technique was accomplished, giving rise to nanowires. The morphology of the prepared structures was investigated by atomic force microscopy and scanning electron microscopy. Energy dispersive spectroscopy and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy revealed the distribution of Cu in the nanowires and their gradual oxidation. The optical properties of the Cu nanowires were measured by UV-Vis spectroscopy. The sessile drop method revealed the hydrophobic character of the Cu/PEN surface, which is important for further studies of biological responses. Our study suggests that a combination of laser surface texturing and vacuum evaporation can be an effective and simple method for the preparation of a Cu/polymer nanocomposite with potential exploitation in bioapplications; however, it should be borne in mind that significant post-deposition oxidation of the Cu nanowire occurs, which may open up new strategies for further biological applications.
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- Jana Pryjmaková
- Department of Solid State Engineering, University of Chemistry and Technology Prague, 166 28 Prague, Czech Republic; (M.H.); (P.S.); (V.Š.)
- Correspondence: (J.P.); (J.S.); Tel.: +420-220-445-149 (J.P. & J.S.)
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- Department of Solid State Engineering, University of Chemistry and Technology Prague, 166 28 Prague, Czech Republic; (M.H.); (P.S.); (V.Š.)
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- Department of Organic Technology, University of Chemistry and Technology Prague, 166 28 Prague, Czech Republic;
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- Department of Solid State Engineering, University of Chemistry and Technology Prague, 166 28 Prague, Czech Republic; (M.H.); (P.S.); (V.Š.)
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- Department of Solid State Engineering, University of Chemistry and Technology Prague, 166 28 Prague, Czech Republic; (M.H.); (P.S.); (V.Š.)
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- Department of Solid State Engineering, University of Chemistry and Technology Prague, 166 28 Prague, Czech Republic; (M.H.); (P.S.); (V.Š.)
- Correspondence: (J.P.); (J.S.); Tel.: +420-220-445-149 (J.P. & J.S.)
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Paudyal S, Sigdel G, Shah SK, Sharma SK, Grubb JD, Micic M, Caseli L, Leblanc RM. Interfacial behavior of Proteinase K enzyme at air-saline subphase. J Colloid Interface Sci 2022; 616:701-708. [PMID: 35247808 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2022.02.084] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/17/2021] [Revised: 02/04/2022] [Accepted: 02/19/2022] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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This study investigates the interfacial behavior of the proteinase K enzyme at air-water interface. Adsorption of enzyme on the surface was induced using saline subphase. The surface packing and stability of the enzyme was investigated using of surface pressure-area (π-A) and surface potential-area (ΔV-A) isotherms. Proteinase K enzyme forms film at air-aqueous interface and demonstrates good stability as shown through compression-decompression cycle experiments. To characterize the surface assembly morphology of the interfacial enzymes UV-vis and fluorescence spectroscopic techniques were used. The data revealed that the enzyme Langmuir monolayer has good homogeneity with no evidence of aggregates during compression. The secondary structure of the enzyme at interface was determined to be α-helix using p-polarized infrared-reflection absorption spectroscopy. This was confirmed through Circular dichroism spectra of the enzyme Langmuir-Blodgett (LB) film which showed that the major conformation present were α-helices.
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- Suraj Paudyal
- Department of Chemistry, University of Miami, 1301 Memorial Drive, Coral Gables, FL 33146, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Miami, 1301 Memorial Drive, Coral Gables, FL 33146, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Miami, 1301 Memorial Drive, Coral Gables, FL 33146, USA; Department of Chemistry, Mahendra Morang Adarsh Multiple Campus, Tribhuvan University, Biratnagar 56613, Nepal
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Miami, 1301 Memorial Drive, Coral Gables, FL 33146, USA
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- Gojira Fine Chemicals LLC, 5386 Majestic Pkwy , Suite #7, Bedford Heights, OH 44146, USA
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- Gojira Fine Chemicals LLC, 5386 Majestic Pkwy , Suite #7, Bedford Heights, OH 44146, USA; Department of Engineering Design Technology, Cerritos College, 11110, Alondra Blvd, Norwalk, CA 90650, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, Federal University of São Paulo, Diadema, Sao Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Miami, 1301 Memorial Drive, Coral Gables, FL 33146, USA.
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Oliveira ON, Caseli L, Ariga K. The Past and the Future of Langmuir and Langmuir-Blodgett Films. Chem Rev 2022; 122:6459-6513. [PMID: 35113523 DOI: 10.1021/acs.chemrev.1c00754] [Citation(s) in RCA: 122] [Impact Index Per Article: 61.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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The Langmuir-Blodgett (LB) technique, through which monolayers are transferred from the air/water interface onto a solid substrate, was the first method to allow for the controlled assembly of organic molecules. With its almost 100 year history, it has been the inspiration for most methods to functionalize surfaces and produce nanocoatings, in addition to serving to explore concepts in molecular electronics and nanoarchitectonics. This paper provides an overview of the history of Langmuir monolayers and LB films, including the potential use in devices and a discussion on why LB films are seldom considered for practical applications today. Emphasis is then given to two areas where these films offer unique opportunities, namely, in mimicking cell membrane models and exploiting nanoarchitectonics concepts to produce sensors, investigate molecular recognitions, and assemble molecular machines. The most promising topics for the short- and long-term prospects of the LB technique are also highlighted.
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- Osvaldo N Oliveira
- São Carlos Institute of Physics, University of Sao Paulo, CP 369, 13560-970 Sao Carlos, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Chemistry, Federal University of São Paulo, 09913-030 Diadema, SP, Brazil
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- World Premier International (WPI) Research Center for Materials Nanoarchitectonics (MANA), National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS), 305-0044 Tsukuba, Japan.,Graduate School of Frontier Sciences, The University of Tokyo, Kashiwa, Chiba 277-0827, Japan
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Wang Y, Li H, Cao H, Zhang Q, Wang G, Yuan J, Lu J. Layer-by-Layer Assembly of Monolayer Films Precisely Controlled by LB Technology to Realize Low-Energy Consumption and High-Stability Ternary Data-Storage Devices. Chem Asian J 2021; 16:3951-3956. [PMID: 34599643 DOI: 10.1002/asia.202101055] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/08/2021] [Revised: 09/28/2021] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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Organic semiconductor devices with low energy consumption and excellent stability are highly desirable. Controlling the intermolecular alignment orientation by designing the molecular structure or optimization of the film preparation process is an alternative way to achieve this goal. In this paper, a new idea was proposed to realize the formation of an aligned monomolecular layer and multimolecular layer thin films on the electrode substrate by controlling the surface pressure of molecular layer on the liquid surface by LB technology. An amphiphilic π-conjugated D-A molecule was synthesized, and the influence of spin coating and LB technology on intermolecular ordered stacking in the film and the electrical memory performance were investigated. The results demonstrated that the film fabricated by LB technology has some advantages compared with that fabricated by spin-coating method, such as higher crystallinity, lower surface roughness and better-organized monomolecular and multimolecular layer, which significantly promoted the performance of the electrical memory device with lower power consumption and longer stability.
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- Yuxiang Wang
- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Collaborative Innovation Center of Suzhou Nano Science and Technology, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215123, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Collaborative Innovation Center of Suzhou Nano Science and Technology, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215123, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Collaborative Innovation Center of Suzhou Nano Science and Technology, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215123, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Collaborative Innovation Center of Suzhou Nano Science and Technology, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215123, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Collaborative Innovation Center of Suzhou Nano Science and Technology, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215123, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Collaborative Innovation Center of Suzhou Nano Science and Technology, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215123, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Collaborative Innovation Center of Suzhou Nano Science and Technology, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215123, P. R. China
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El Haitami A, Resmerita AM, Fichet O, Cantin S, Aubert PH, Farcas A. Synthesis, Photophysics, and Langmuir Films of Polyfluorene/Permodified Cyclodextrin Polyrotaxanes. LANGMUIR : THE ACS JOURNAL OF SURFACES AND COLLOIDS 2021; 37:11406-11413. [PMID: 34528811 DOI: 10.1021/acs.langmuir.1c02014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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In the present study, we investigated the effect of permodified 2,3,6-tri-O-trimethylsilyl β- and γ-cyclodextrin (TMS·β-CD, TMS·γ-CD) encapsulation on the optical, electrochemical, morphological, and supramolecular arrangements of a poly[2,7'-(9,9-dioctylfluorene-alt-2',7-fluorene)] PF copolymer. For this purpose, the photophysical properties and Langmuir monolayer formation of PF·TMS·β-CD and PF·TMS·γ-CD polyrotaxanes were investigated and compared with those of the reference PF. Surface pressure-area isotherms and Brewster angle microscopy studies indicated the capability of both polyrotaxanes to organize into larger and homogeneous 2D supramolecular assemblies at the air-water interface. The obtained results suggest that the presence of the surrounding TMS·β-CD and TMS·γ-CD macrocycles on the PF backbones leads to changes in the conformation and hydrophobicity of the film surfaces. Our investigation offers a method to assess the impact of TMS-CD encapsulation on the control of 2D monolayer formation, with particular attention on the generation of stable PF monolayers for organic electronic devices.
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- "Petru Poni" Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry, 700487 Iasi, Romania
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Dini D, Salatelli E, Decker F. EQCM Analysis of the Insertion Phenomena in a n-Doped Poly-Alkyl-Terthiophene With Regioregular Pattern of Substitution. Front Chem 2021; 9:711426. [PMID: 34490205 PMCID: PMC8417062 DOI: 10.3389/fchem.2021.711426] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/18/2021] [Accepted: 07/22/2021] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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In the present work, we have undertaken the study of the n-doping process in poly-3,3″-didodecyl-2,2':5',2″-terthiophene (poly-33″-DDTT) employing the electrochemical quartz crystal microbalance (EQCM). The present study aims at understanding how cathodic charge in n-doped poly-33″-DDTT is compensated. For this purpose, the in situ analysis of the variations of the polymeric mass has been considered. Poly-33″-DDTT was obtained as a thin coating onto a metallic substrate via the anodic coupling of the corresponding monomer 3,3″-didodecyl-2,2':5',2″-terthiophene (33″-DDTT). When subjected to electrochemical n-doping in the polarization interval -2.5 ≤ E appl ≤ 0 V vs. Ag/Ag+, the films of poly-33″-DDTT varied their mass according to a mechanism of cations insertion during n-doping and cations extraction during polymer neutralization. In fact, the electrochemical doping of polythiophenes requires the accompanying exchange of charged species to maintain the electroneutrality within the structure of the polymer in all states of polarization. At the end of a full electrochemical cycle (consisting of the n-doping and the successive neutralization of poly-33″-DDTT), the polymer retains a fraction of the mass acquired during n-doping, thus manifesting the phenomena of mass trapping. The combined analysis of electrochemical and microgravimetric data suggests that poly-33″-DDTT in the n-doped state undergoes (or electrocatalyzes) uncontrolled electrochemical reactions that are not accompanied by mass variations.
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- Danilo Dini
- Department of Chemistry, University of Rome "La Sapienza", Rome, Italy
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- Department of Industrial Chemistry "Toso Montanari", University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Rome "La Sapienza", Rome, Italy
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Kang P, Zheng KG, Wang Z, Chen L, Guo Z. Cation-exchange synthesis of PbSe/ZnSe hetero-nanobelts with enhanced near-infrared photoelectronic performance. NANOTECHNOLOGY 2021; 32:335504. [PMID: 34048367 DOI: 10.1088/1361-6528/ac0192] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/10/2021] [Accepted: 05/14/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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To develop excellent photoelectronic and photovoltaic devices, a semiconductor with high photoelectron production efficiency and broad band absorption is urgently required. In this article, novel II-type PbSe/ZnSe hetero-nanobelts with enhanced near-infrared absorption have been synthesized via a facile strategy of a partial cation-exchange reaction and thermal treatment. Derived from ZnSe·0.5N2H4nanobelts as templates, the belt-like morphology was preserved. Due to the mismatch of the crystal type and parameters between PbSe and ZnSe, the formed PbSe in the form of nanoparticles were separated out and decorated on the nanobelts. Furthermore, the composition ratio of Pb/Zn can be tuned through manipulating the adding amount of Pb2+cations, the reaction temperature and time. The ultraviolet-visible-infrared diffuse spectra measurements suggest that the as-prepared PbSe/ZnSe hetero-nanobelts exhibited a broad band absorption from 300 to 1000 nm. In addition, they demonstrated excellent photoresponsivity in the same wavelength region and displayed a peak at approximately 840 nm. Finally, the enhanced photoelectronic sensing mechanism was discussed.
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- Ping Kang
- Information Materials and Intelligent Sensing Laboratory of Anhui Province, Institutes of Physical Science and Information Technology, Anhui University, Hefei 230601, People's Republic of China
- Key Laboratory of Structure and Functional Regulation of Hybrid Materials (Anhui University), Ministry of Education, Hefei 230601, People's Republic of China
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- Information Materials and Intelligent Sensing Laboratory of Anhui Province, Institutes of Physical Science and Information Technology, Anhui University, Hefei 230601, People's Republic of China
- Key Laboratory of Structure and Functional Regulation of Hybrid Materials (Anhui University), Ministry of Education, Hefei 230601, People's Republic of China
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- Information Materials and Intelligent Sensing Laboratory of Anhui Province, Institutes of Physical Science and Information Technology, Anhui University, Hefei 230601, People's Republic of China
- Key Laboratory of Structure and Functional Regulation of Hybrid Materials (Anhui University), Ministry of Education, Hefei 230601, People's Republic of China
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- Information Materials and Intelligent Sensing Laboratory of Anhui Province, Institutes of Physical Science and Information Technology, Anhui University, Hefei 230601, People's Republic of China
- Key Laboratory of Structure and Functional Regulation of Hybrid Materials (Anhui University), Ministry of Education, Hefei 230601, People's Republic of China
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- Information Materials and Intelligent Sensing Laboratory of Anhui Province, Institutes of Physical Science and Information Technology, Anhui University, Hefei 230601, People's Republic of China
- Key Laboratory of Structure and Functional Regulation of Hybrid Materials (Anhui University), Ministry of Education, Hefei 230601, People's Republic of China
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