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Robertson H, Gresham IJ, Nelson ARJ, Prescott SW, Webber GB, Wanless EJ. Illuminating the nanostructure of diffuse interfaces: Recent advances and future directions in reflectometry techniques. Adv Colloid Interface Sci 2024; 331:103238. [PMID: 38917595 DOI: 10.1016/j.cis.2024.103238] [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: 11/16/2023] [Revised: 06/07/2024] [Accepted: 06/13/2024] [Indexed: 06/27/2024]
Abstract
Diffuse soft matter interfaces take many forms, from end-tethered polymer brushes or adsorbed surfactants to self-assembled layers of lipids. These interfaces play crucial roles across a multitude of fields, including materials science, biophysics, and nanotechnology. Understanding the nanostructure and properties of these interfaces is fundamental for optimising their performance and designing novel functional materials. In recent years, reflectometry techniques, in particular neutron reflectometry, have emerged as powerful tools for elucidating the intricate nanostructure of soft matter interfaces with remarkable precision and depth. This review provides an overview of selected recent developments in reflectometry and their applications for illuminating the nanostructure of diffuse interfaces. We explore various principles and methods of neutron and X-ray reflectometry, as well as ellipsometry, and discuss advances in their experimental setups and data analysis approaches. Improvements to experimental neutron reflectometry methods have enabled greater time resolution in kinetic measurements and elucidation of diffuse structure under shear or confinement, while innovation in analysis protocols has significantly reduced data processing times, facilitated co-refinement of reflectometry data from multiple instruments and provided greater-than-ever confidence in proposed structural models. Furthermore, we highlight some significant research findings enabled by these techniques, revealing the organisation, dynamics, and interfacial phenomena at the nanoscale. We also discuss future directions and potential advancements in reflectometry techniques. By shedding light on the nanostructure of diffuse interfaces, reflectometry techniques enable the rational design and tailoring of interfaces with enhanced properties and functionalities.
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- Hayden Robertson
- College of Science, Engineering and Environment, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW 2308, Australia; Soft Matter at Interfaces, Technical University of Darmstadt, Darmstadt D-64289, Germany
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- School of Chemistry, University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW 2006, Australia
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- Australian Centre for Neutron Scattering, ANSTO, Locked Bag 2001, Kirrawee DC, NSW 2232, Australia
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- School of Chemical Engineering, UNSW Sydney, Sydney, NSW 2052, Australia
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- College of Science, Engineering and Environment, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW 2308, Australia
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- College of Science, Engineering and Environment, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW 2308, Australia.
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Eftekhari K, Parakhonskiy BV, Grigoriev D, Skirtach AG. Advances in Nanoarchitectonics: A Review of "Static" and "Dynamic" Particle Assembly Methods. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2024; 17:1051. [PMID: 38473523 DOI: 10.3390/ma17051051] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/08/2023] [Revised: 01/20/2024] [Accepted: 02/09/2024] [Indexed: 03/14/2024]
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Particle assembly is a promising technique to create functional materials and devices from nanoscale building blocks. However, the control of particle arrangement and orientation is challenging and requires careful design of the assembly methods and conditions. In this study, the static and dynamic methods of particle assembly are reviewed, focusing on their applications in biomaterial sciences. Static methods rely on the equilibrium interactions between particles and substrates, such as electrostatic, magnetic, or capillary forces. Dynamic methods can be associated with the application of external stimuli, such as electric fields, magnetic fields, light, or sound, to manipulate the particles in a non-equilibrium state. This study discusses the advantages and limitations of such methods as well as nanoarchitectonic principles that guide the formation of desired structures and functions. It also highlights some examples of biomaterials and devices that have been fabricated by particle assembly, such as biosensors, drug delivery systems, tissue engineering scaffolds, and artificial organs. It concludes by outlining the future challenges and opportunities of particle assembly for biomaterial sciences. This review stands as a crucial guide for scholars and professionals in the field, fostering further investigation and innovation. It also highlights the necessity for continuous research to refine these methodologies and devise more efficient techniques for nanomaterial synthesis. The potential ramifications on healthcare and technology are substantial, with implications for drug delivery systems, diagnostic tools, disease treatments, energy storage, environmental science, and electronics.
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- Karaneh Eftekhari
- Nanobiotechnology Group, Faculty of Bioscience Engineering, Ghent University, 9000 Ghent, Belgium
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- Nanobiotechnology Group, Faculty of Bioscience Engineering, Ghent University, 9000 Ghent, Belgium
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- Multifunctional Colloids and Coatings, Division Life Science and Bioprocesses, Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Polymer Research (IAP), 14476 Potsdam-Golm, Germany
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- Nanobiotechnology Group, Faculty of Bioscience Engineering, Ghent University, 9000 Ghent, Belgium
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Wu L, Xiong J, Xiao G, Ju J, Sun W, Wang W, Ma Y, Ran R, Qiao Y, Li C, Yu L, Lu Z. Smart salt-responsive thread for highly sensitive microfluidic glucose detection in sweat. LAB ON A CHIP 2024; 24:776-786. [PMID: 38197467 DOI: 10.1039/d3lc00975k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/11/2024]
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Thread-based microfluidic colorimetric sensors have been deemed a potential tool that may be incorporated into textiles for non-invasive sweat analysis. Nevertheless, their poor performance significantly limits their practical uses in sweat glucose detection down to 20 μM. Herein, a microfluidic glucose sensing device containing a salt-responsive thread is developed for the highly sensitive detection of glucose in human sweat. By grafting a zwitterionic polymer brush-which could react to ionic strength by changing the conformation of the polymer chains from the collapsing state to the stretching state-onto the cotton thread, the salt-responsive thread was created. Compared to the pristine cotton thread, the modified thread has better ion-capture capabilities, a more noticeable swelling effect, and a higher ability to absorb water. These enable a significant enrichment of glucose when the saline solution passes through it. The salt-responsive thread was employed to construct a thread/paper-based microfluidic sensing device for the monitoring of glucose in artificial sweat, exhibiting a sensitivity of -0.255 μM-1 and a detection limit of 14.7 μM. In comparison to the pristine cotton thread-based device, the performance is significantly superior. Using a hydrophobic fabric and salt-responsive threads, a glucose-sensing headband was prepared for on-body sweat glucose monitoring. With the use of a smartphone-based image analysis system, the headband can detect the concentration of glucose in a volunteer's perspiration. Using the thread-based salt-responsive zwitterionic polymer brush might offer a novel approach to creating wearable sweat sensors with extremely high sensitivity.
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- Liang Wu
- Key Laboratory of Luminescence Analysis and Molecular Sensing, Ministry of Education, School of Materials & Energy, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, P. R. China.
- Institute for Clean Energy & Advanced Materials, School of Materials & Energy, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Luminescence Analysis and Molecular Sensing, Ministry of Education, School of Materials & Energy, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, P. R. China.
- Institute for Clean Energy & Advanced Materials, School of Materials & Energy, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Luminescence Analysis and Molecular Sensing, Ministry of Education, School of Materials & Energy, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, P. R. China.
- Institute for Clean Energy & Advanced Materials, School of Materials & Energy, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Luminescence Analysis and Molecular Sensing, Ministry of Education, School of Materials & Energy, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, P. R. China.
- Institute for Clean Energy & Advanced Materials, School of Materials & Energy, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Laser Technology and Optoelectronic Functional Materials of Hainan Province, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hainan Normal University, Haikou 571158, P. R. China
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- Singapore Institute of Manufacturing Technology, Singapore 138669, Singapore
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- College of Sericulture, Textile and Biomass Sciences, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, P. R. China
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- College of Sericulture, Textile and Biomass Sciences, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Luminescence Analysis and Molecular Sensing, Ministry of Education, School of Materials & Energy, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, P. R. China.
- Institute for Clean Energy & Advanced Materials, School of Materials & Energy, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Suzhou University of Science and Technology, Suzhou 215011, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Luminescence Analysis and Molecular Sensing, Ministry of Education, School of Materials & Energy, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, P. R. China.
- Institute for Clean Energy & Advanced Materials, School of Materials & Energy, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Luminescence Analysis and Molecular Sensing, Ministry of Education, School of Materials & Energy, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, P. R. China.
- Institute for Clean Energy & Advanced Materials, School of Materials & Energy, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, P. R. China
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Robertson H, Gresham IJ, Nelson ARJ, Gregory KP, Johnson EC, Willott JD, Prescott SW, Webber GB, Wanless EJ. Solvent-Modulated Specific Ion Effects: Poly( N-isopropylacrylamide) Brushes in Nonaqueous Electrolytes. LANGMUIR : THE ACS JOURNAL OF SURFACES AND COLLOIDS 2024; 40:335-347. [PMID: 38117209 PMCID: PMC10910595 DOI: 10.1021/acs.langmuir.3c02596] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/04/2023] [Revised: 12/04/2023] [Accepted: 12/08/2023] [Indexed: 12/21/2023]
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Pertinent to cryopreservation as well as energy storage and batteries, nonaqueous electrolytes and their mixtures with water were investigated. In particular, specific ion-induced effects on the modulation of a poly(N-isopropylacrylamide) (PNIPAM) brush were investigated in various dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO)-water solvent mixtures. Spectroscopic ellipsometry and neutron reflectometry were employed to probe changes in brush swelling and structure, respectively. In water-rich solvents (i.e., pure water and 6 mol % DMSO), PNIPAM undergoes a swollen to collapsed thermotransition with increasing temperature, whereby a forward Hofmeister series was noted; K+ and Li+ electrolytes composed of SCN- and I- salted-in (stabilized) PNIPAM chains, and electrolytes of Cl- and Br- salted-out (destabilized) the polymer. The cation was seen to play a lesser role than that of the anion, merely modulating the magnitude of the anion effect. In 70 mol % DMSO, a collapsed to swollen thermotransition was noted for PNIPAM. Here, concentration-dependent specific ion effects were observed; a forward series was observed in 0.2 mol % electrolytes, whereas increasing the electrolyte concentration to 0.9 mol % led to a series reversal. While no thermotransition was observed in pure DMSO, a solvent-induced specific ion series reversal was noted; SCN- destabilized the brush and Cl- stabilized the brush. Both series reversals are attributed to the delicate balance of interactions between the solvent, solute (ion), and substrate (brush). Namely, the stability of the solvent clusters was hypothesized to drive polymer solvation.
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- Hayden Robertson
- College
of Science, Engineering and Environment, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, New South Wales 2308, Australia
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- School
of Chemistry, University of Sydney, Sydney 2052, Australia
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- Australian
Centre for Neutron Scattering, ANSTO, Locked Bag 2001, Kirrawee DC, New South Wales 2232, Australia
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- Division
of Biomedical Science and Biochemistry, Research School of Biology, The Australian National University, Canberra, Australian Capital
Territory 0200, Australia
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- Department
of Chemistry, University of Sheffield, Dainton Building, Brook Hill, Sheffield S3 7HF, U.K.
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- College
of Science, Engineering and Environment, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, New South Wales 2308, Australia
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- School of
Chemical Engineering, UNSW Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales 2052, Australia
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- College
of Science, Engineering and Environment, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, New South Wales 2308, Australia
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- College
of Science, Engineering and Environment, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, New South Wales 2308, Australia
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Chen G. polyGraft 1.0: A program for molecular structure and topology generation of polymer-grafted hybrid nanostructures. J Comput Chem 2023; 44:2230-2239. [PMID: 37596907 DOI: 10.1002/jcc.27206] [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: 06/17/2023] [Revised: 07/24/2023] [Accepted: 08/02/2023] [Indexed: 08/21/2023]
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Polymer-grafted hybrid materials have been ubiquitously employed in various engineering applications. The design of these hybrid materials with superior performances requires a molecularly detailed understanding of the structure and dynamics of the polymer brushes and their interactions with the grafting substrate. Molecular dynamics (MD) simulations are very well suited for the study of these materials which can provide molecular insights into the effects of polymer composition and length, grafting density, substrate composition and curvatures, and nanoconfinement. However, few existing tools are available to generate such systems, which would otherwise reduce the barrier of preparation for such systems to enable high throughput simulations. Here polyGraft, a general, flexible, and easy to use Python program, is introduced for automated generation of molecular structure and topology of polymer grafted hybrid materials for MD simulations purposes, ranging from polymer brushes grafted to hard substrates, to densely grafted bottlebrush polymers. polyGraft is openly accessible on GitHub (https://github.com/nanogchen/polyGraft).
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- Guang Chen
- Institute of Materials Science, University of Connecticut, Storrs, Connecticut, USA
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Lin Y, Lu K, Zhang H, Zou Y, Chen H, Zhang Y, Yu Q. Multifunctional coatings based on candle soot with photothermal bactericidal property and desired biofunctionality. J Colloid Interface Sci 2023; 649:986-995. [PMID: 37392688 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2023.06.176] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/25/2023] [Revised: 06/11/2023] [Accepted: 06/25/2023] [Indexed: 07/03/2023]
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Functional coatings with desired bioactivities are required for various biomedical applications. Candle soot (CS) composed of carbon nanoparticles has attracted significant attention as a versatile component of functional coatings because of its unique physical and structural characteristics. However, the application of CS-based coatings in the biomedical field is still limited due to the lack of modification methods that can endow them with specific biofunctionality. Herein, a facile and widely applicable approach to fabricate multifunctional CS-based coatings is developed by grafting functional polymer brushes on the silica-stabilized CS. The resulting coatings not only exhibited excellent near-infrared-activated biocidal ability (the killing efficiency was over 99.99 %) due to the inherent photothermal property of CS but also showed desired biofunctions (such as antifouling property or controllable bioadhesion; the repelling efficiency and bacterial release ratio were nearly 90 %) originated from the grafted polymers. Moreover, these biofunctions were enhanced by the nanoscale structure of CS. Because the deposition of CS is a simple substrate-independent process while the grafting of polymer brushes via surface-initiated polymerization is applicable to a wide range of vinyl monomers, the proposed approach can be potentially used for the fabrication of multifunctional coatings and would extend the applications of CS in the biomedical field.
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- Yuancheng Lin
- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery of the First Affiliated Hospital and Institute for Cardiovascular Science, Suzhou Medical College of Soochow University, Soochow University, Suzhou 215007, PR China; State and Local Joint Engineering Laboratory for Novel Functional Polymeric Materials, College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, PR China
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- State and Local Joint Engineering Laboratory for Novel Functional Polymeric Materials, College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, PR China
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- State and Local Joint Engineering Laboratory for Novel Functional Polymeric Materials, College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, PR China
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- State and Local Joint Engineering Laboratory for Novel Functional Polymeric Materials, College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, PR China
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- State and Local Joint Engineering Laboratory for Novel Functional Polymeric Materials, College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, PR China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery of the First Affiliated Hospital and Institute for Cardiovascular Science, Suzhou Medical College of Soochow University, Soochow University, Suzhou 215007, PR China.
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- State and Local Joint Engineering Laboratory for Novel Functional Polymeric Materials, College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, PR China.
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Nagase K, Wakayama H, Matsuda J, Kojima N, Kanazawa H. Thermoresponsive mixed polymer brush to effectively control the adhesion and separation of stem cells by altering temperature. Mater Today Bio 2023; 20:100627. [PMID: 37122838 PMCID: PMC10130502 DOI: 10.1016/j.mtbio.2023.100627] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/28/2022] [Revised: 04/03/2023] [Accepted: 04/04/2023] [Indexed: 05/02/2023] Open
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During the last few decades, thermoresponsive materials for modulating cell adhesion have been investigated for the application of tissue engineering. In this study, we developed thermoresponsive mixed polymer brushes consisting of poly(N-isopropylacrylamide) (PNIPAAm) and poly(N,N-dimethylaminopropylacrylamide) (PDMAPAAm). The mixed polymer brushes were prepared on a glass substrate via the reversible addition-fragmentation chain transfer polymerization of DMAPAAm and subsequent atom transfer radical polymerization of NIPAAm. The mixed polymer brushes grafted to glass exhibited increased cationic properties by increasing the grafted PDMAPAAm length. The shrinking and extension of PNIPAAm exposed and concealed PDMAPAAm, respectively, indicating that the surface cationic properties can be controlled by changing the temperature. At 37 °C, the prepared mixed polymer brushes enhanced cell adhesion through their electrostatic interactions with cells. They also exhibited various thermoresponsive adhesion and detachment properties using various types of cells, such as mesenchymal stem cells. Temperature-controlled cell adhesion and detachment behavior differed between cell types. Using the prepared mixed polymer brush, we separated MSCs from adipocytes and HeLa cells by simply changing the temperature. Thus, the thermoresponsive mixed polymer brushes may be used to separate mesenchymal stem cells from their differentiated or contaminant cells by altering the temperature.
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Lu Y, Xu X, Li J. Recent advances in adhesive materials used in the biomedical field: adhesive properties, mechanism, and applications. J Mater Chem B 2023; 11:3338-3355. [PMID: 36987937 DOI: 10.1039/d3tb00251a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/30/2023]
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Adhesive materials are natural or synthetic polymers with the ability to adhere to the surface of luminal mucus or epithelial cells. They are widely used in the biomedical field due to their unique adhesion, biocompatibility, and excellent surface properties. When used in the human body, they can adhere to an accessible target and remain at the focal site for a longer period, improving the therapeutic effect on local disease. An adhesive material with bacteriostatic properties can play an antibacterial role at the focal site and the adhesive properties of the material can prevent the focal site from being infected by bacteria for a period. In addition, some adhesive materials can promote cell growth and tissue repair. In this review, the properties and mechanism of natural adhesive materials, organic adhesive materials, composite adhesive materials, and underwater adhesive materials have been introduced systematically. The applications of these adhesive materials in drug delivery, antibacterials, tissue repair, and other applications are described in detail. Finally, we have discussed the prospects and challenges of using adhesive materials in the field of biomedicine.
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- Yongping Lu
- College of Polymer Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Polymer, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, P. R. China.
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- College of Polymer Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Polymer, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, P. R. China.
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- College of Polymer Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Polymer, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, P. R. China.
- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, P. R. China
- Med-X Center for Materials, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, P. R. China
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Antiviral Peptides in Antimicrobial Surface Coatings—From Current Techniques to Potential Applications. Viruses 2023; 15:v15030640. [PMID: 36992349 PMCID: PMC10051592 DOI: 10.3390/v15030640] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/31/2022] [Revised: 02/17/2023] [Accepted: 02/20/2023] [Indexed: 03/06/2023] Open
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The transmission of pathogens through contact with contaminated surfaces is an important route for the spread of infections. The recent outbreak of COVID-19 highlights the necessity to attenuate surface-mediated transmission. Currently, the disinfection and sanitization of surfaces are commonly performed in this regard. However, there are some disadvantages associated with these practices, including the development of antibiotic resistance, viral mutation, etc.; hence, a better strategy is necessary. In recent years, peptides have been studied to be utilized as a potential alternative. They are part of the host immune defense and have many potential in vivo applications in drug delivery, diagnostics, immunomodulation, etc. Additionally, the ability of peptides to interact with different molecules and membrane surfaces of microorganisms has made it possible to exploit them in ex vivo applications such as antimicrobial (antibacterial and antiviral) coatings. Although antibacterial peptide coatings have been studied extensively and proven to be effective, antiviral coatings are a more recent development. Therefore, this study aims to highlight antiviral coating strategies and the current practices and application of antiviral coating materials in personal protective equipment, healthcare devices, and textiles and surfaces in public settings. Here, we have presented a review on potential techniques to incorporate peptides in current surface coating strategies that will serve as a guide for developing cost-effective, sustainable and coherent antiviral surface coatings. We further our discussion to highlight some challenges of using peptides as a surface coating material and to examine future perspectives.
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Mishra K, Devi N, Siwal SS, Zhang Q, Alsanie WF, Scarpa F, Thakur VK. Ionic Liquid-Based Polymer Nanocomposites for Sensors, Energy, Biomedicine, and Environmental Applications: Roadmap to the Future. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2022; 9:e2202187. [PMID: 35853696 PMCID: PMC9475560 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202202187] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/14/2022] [Revised: 05/30/2022] [Indexed: 05/19/2023]
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Current interest toward ionic liquids (ILs) stems from some of their novel characteristics, like low vapor pressure, thermal stability, and nonflammability, integrated through high ionic conductivity and broad range of electrochemical strength. Nowadays, ionic liquids represent a new category of chemical-based compounds for developing superior and multifunctional substances with potential in several fields. ILs can be used in solvents such as salt electrolyte and additional materials. By adding functional physiochemical characteristics, a variety of IL-based electrolytes can also be used for energy storage purposes. It is hoped that the present review will supply guidance for future research focused on IL-based polymer nanocomposites electrolytes for sensors, high performance, biomedicine, and environmental applications. Additionally, a comprehensive overview about the polymer-based composites' ILs components, including a classification of the types of polymer matrix available is provided in this review. More focus is placed upon ILs-based polymeric nanocomposites used in multiple applications such as electrochemical biosensors, energy-related materials, biomedicine, actuators, environmental, and the aviation and aerospace industries. At last, existing challenges and prospects in this field are discussed and concluding remarks are provided.
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- Kirti Mishra
- Department of ChemistryM.M. Engineering CollegeMaharishi Markandeshwar (Deemed to be University)Mullana‐AmbalaHaryana133207India
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- Mechanics and Energy LaboratoryDepartment of Civil and Environmental EngineeringNorthwestern University2145 Sheridan RoadEvanstonIL60208USA
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- Department of ChemistryM.M. Engineering CollegeMaharishi Markandeshwar (Deemed to be University)Mullana‐AmbalaHaryana133207India
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- Key Laboratory of Ionic Liquids MetallurgyFaculty of Metallurgical and Energy EngineeringKunming University of Science and TechnologyKunming650093P. R. China
- State Key Laboratory of Complex Nonferrous Metal Resources Cleaning Utilization in Yunnan ProvinceKunming650093P. R. China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratories SciencesThe Faculty of Applied Medical SciencesTaif UniversityP.O. Box 11099Taif21944Saudi Arabia
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- Bristol Composites InstituteUniversity of BristolBristolBS8 1TRUK
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- Biorefining and Advanced Materials Research CenterScotland's Rural College (SRUC)Kings Buildings, West Mains RoadEdinburghEH9 3JGUK
- School of EngineeringUniversity of Petroleum and Energy Studies (UPES)DehradunUttarakhand248007India
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Preparation of 10-undecenoic acid based polyurethane/PCL fibers by electrospinning method and investigation of their antifungal properties. Polym Bull (Berl) 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s00289-022-04322-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Lin A, Liu S, Xiao L, Fu Y, Liu C, Li Y. Controllable preparation of bioactive open porous microspheres for tissue engineering. J Mater Chem B 2022; 10:6464-6471. [DOI: 10.1039/d2tb01198k] [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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Biodegradable microspheres have been widely applied as cell carriers for tissue engineering and regenerative medicine. However, most cell carriers only have simple planar structure and show poor biological activity and...
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