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Lekjinda K, Sunintaboon P, Watthanaphanit A, Tangboriboonrat P, Ubol S. Ag/Au-incorporated trimethyl chitosan-shell hybrid particles as reinforcing and antioxidant fillers for trimethyl chitosan hydrogel. Carbohydr Polym 2024; 337:122132. [PMID: 38710548 DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2024.122132] [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: 08/02/2023] [Revised: 03/30/2024] [Accepted: 04/04/2024] [Indexed: 05/08/2024]
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N,N,N-Trimethyl chitosan (TMC) is a quaternized chitosan with versatile biological features. However, low mechanical strength limits its uses, for example, as hydrogels for tissue engineering applications. This study illustrates a viable synthesis of metal/polymer hybrid, core-shell colloidal particles and their use as reinforcing and antioxidant fillers for TMC hydrogels. The core-shell particles were initially synthesized by surfactant-free emulsion polymerization, induced by a photo-redox initiating system of riboflavin assisted by a 3° amine and 2° alcohol co-initiators. The synthesized core-shell particles were based on two polymeric shells: TMC and chitosan, and two polymeric cores: poly (hydroxypropyl methacrylate) (PHPMA) and poly(2-hydroxy ethyl methacrylate) (PHEMA). The presence of both 3° amine on TMC and 2° alcohol on HPMA monomer enhanced the photopolymerization performance. The TMC-based particles had sizes of 122-154 nm and zeta potentials of 10-35 mV, bringing the colloidal stability in the 4-10 pH range. Furthermore, due to the presence of TMC on the shell layer, the core-shell particles could be used as templates to grow the Ag/Au bimetallic nanoparticles with alloy and core-shell types through a thermal reduction. The prepared hybrid particles were incorporated in TMC hydrogels as a multifunctional filler, improving their mechanical and antioxidant properties.
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- Kritsadayut Lekjinda
- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Mahidol University, Bangkok 10400, Thailand
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Mahidol University, Bangkok 10400, Thailand.
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Mahidol University, Bangkok 10400, Thailand
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- Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Science, Mahidol University, Bangkok 10400, Thailand
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Kumar P, Kumar B, Gihar S, Kumar D. Review on emerging trends and challenges in the modification of xanthan gum for various applications. Carbohydr Res 2024; 538:109070. [PMID: 38460462 DOI: 10.1016/j.carres.2024.109070] [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: 12/19/2023] [Revised: 02/15/2024] [Accepted: 02/24/2024] [Indexed: 03/11/2024]
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This review explores the realm of structural modifications and broad spectrum of their potential applications, with a special focus on the synthesis of xanthan gum derivatives through graft copolymerization methods. It delves into the creation of these derivatives by attaching functional groups (-OH and -COOH) to xanthan gum, utilizing a variety of initiators for grafting, and examining their diverse applications, especially in the areas of food packaging, pharmaceuticals, wastewater treatment, and antimicrobial activities. Xanthan gum is a biocompatible, biodegradable, less toxic, bioactive, and cost-effective natural polymer derived from Xanthomonas species. The native properties of xanthan gum can be improved by cross-linking, grafting, curing, blending, and various modification techniques. Grafted xanthan gum has excellent biodegradability, metal binding, dye adsorption, immunological properties, and wound healing ability. Owing to its remarkable properties, such as biocompatibility and its ability to form gels resembling the extracellular matrix of tissues, modified xanthan gum finds extensive utility across biomedicine, engineering, and the food industry. Furthermore, the review also covers various modified derivatives of xanthan gum that exhibit excellent biodegradability, metal binding, dye adsorption, immunological properties, and wound healing abilities. These applications could serve as important resources for a wide range of industries in future product development.
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- Pramendra Kumar
- Department of Applied Chemistry, M. J.P. Rohilkhand University, Bareilly, 243006, U.P, India.
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, M. J.P. Rohilkhand University, Bareilly, 243006, U.P, India
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, M. J.P. Rohilkhand University, Bareilly, 243006, U.P, India
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, M. J.P. Rohilkhand University, Bareilly, 243006, U.P, India
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Zavala-Robles KG, Ramos-Ibarra JR, Franco Rodriguez NE, Zamudio-Ojeda A, Cavazos-Garduño A, Serrano-Niño JC. Assessment of chitosan-based adsorbents for glyphosate removal. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND HEALTH. PART. B, PESTICIDES, FOOD CONTAMINANTS, AND AGRICULTURAL WASTES 2024; 59:62-71. [PMID: 38099739 DOI: 10.1080/03601234.2023.2291980] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/05/2024]
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Exposure to glyphosate produces various toxic effects, due to this, different methods have been evaluated for its elimination. The objective of this work was to formulate chitosan-based adsorbents and evaluate their efficiency in the removal of glyphosate in vitro. Four films were made by varying the weight ratio of silica/chitosan particles, and four sponges were made by varying the chitosan/chitosan ratio in a reticulated manner. Both adsorbents were characterized based on their porosity, water absorption, glyphosate removal, and reusability. It was found that increasing the porosity in both films and sponges resulted in an increase in the adsorption efficiency of glyphosate. The adsorption process exhibited a better fit in both adsorbents to the pseudo-second-order model. The adsorption of glyphosate to the films fit better with the Langmuir model, demonstrating that the process occurs in the form of a monolayer. In the case of sponges, the adsorption of glyphosate fit better with the Freundlich model, indicating that the process takes place in a multilayer form. Finally, when the reusability was evaluated, the adsorbents showed a loss of effectiveness. However, they still proved to be an efficient alternative for the removal of glyphosate in water, providing a cost-effective and environmentally friendly solution.
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- K G Zavala-Robles
- Maestría en Ciencias en Inocuidad Alimentaria, Centro Universitario de Ciencias Exactas e Ingenierías, Universidad de Guadalajara, Guadalajara, Jalisco, México
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- Departamento de Farmacobiología, Centro Universitario de Ciencias Exactas e Ingenierías, Universidad de Guadalajara, Guadalajara, Jalisco, México
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- Departamento de Farmacobiología, Centro Universitario de Ciencias Exactas e Ingenierías, Universidad de Guadalajara, Guadalajara, Jalisco, México
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- Departamento de Física, Centro Universitario de Ciencias Exactas e Ingenierías, Universidad de Guadalajara, Guadalajara, Jalisco, México
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- Maestría en Ciencias en Inocuidad Alimentaria, Centro Universitario de Ciencias Exactas e Ingenierías, Universidad de Guadalajara, Guadalajara, Jalisco, México
- Departamento de Farmacobiología, Centro Universitario de Ciencias Exactas e Ingenierías, Universidad de Guadalajara, Guadalajara, Jalisco, México
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- Maestría en Ciencias en Inocuidad Alimentaria, Centro Universitario de Ciencias Exactas e Ingenierías, Universidad de Guadalajara, Guadalajara, Jalisco, México
- Departamento de Farmacobiología, Centro Universitario de Ciencias Exactas e Ingenierías, Universidad de Guadalajara, Guadalajara, Jalisco, México
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Hassanzadeh-Afruzi F, Salehi MM, Ranjbar G, Esmailzadeh F, Hanifehnejad P, Azizi M, Eshrati Yeganeh F, Maleki A. Utilizing magnetic xanthan gum nanocatalyst for the synthesis of acridindion derivatives via functionalized macrocycle Thiacalix[4]arene. Sci Rep 2023; 13:22162. [PMID: 38092842 PMCID: PMC10719371 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-49632-x] [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: 07/19/2023] [Accepted: 12/10/2023] [Indexed: 12/17/2023] Open
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An effective method for synthesizing acridinedione derivatives using a xanthan gum (XG), Thiacalix[4]arene (TC4A), and iron oxide nanoparticles (IONP) have been employed to construct a stable composition, which is named Thiacalix[4]arene-Xanthan Gum@ Iron Oxide Nanoparticles (TC4A-XG@IONP). The process used to fabricate this nanocatalyst includes the in-situ magnetization of XG, its amine modification by APTES to get NH2-XG@IONP hydrogel, the synthesis of TC4A, its functionalization with epichlorohydrine, and eventually its covalent attachment onto the NH2-XG@IONP hydrogel. The structure of the TC4A-XG@IONP was characterized by different analytical methods including Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy, X-Ray diffraction analysis (XRD), Energy Dispersive X-Ray, Thermal Gravimetry analysis, Brunauer-Emmett-Teller, Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscope and Vibration Sample Magnetomete. With magnetic saturation of 9.10 emu g-1 and ~ 73% char yields, the TC4As-XG@IONP catalytic system demonstrated superparamagnetic property and high thermal stability. The magnetic properties of the TC4A-XG@IONP nanocatalyst system imparted by IONP enable it to be conveniently isolated from the reaction mixture by using an external magnet. In the XRD pattern of the TC4As-XG@IONP nanocatalyst, characteristic peaks were observed. This nanocatalyst is used as an eco-friendly, heterogeneous, and green magnetic catalyst in the synthesis of acridinedione derivatives through the one-pot pseudo-four component reaction of dimedone, various aromatic aldehydes, and ammonium acetate or aniline/substituted aniline. A combination of 10 mg of catalyst (TC4A-XG@IONP), 2 mmol of dimedone, and 1 mmol of aldehyde at 80 °C in a ethanol at 25 mL round bottom flask, the greatest output of acridinedione was 92% in 20 min.This can be attributed to using TC4A-XG@IONP catalyst with several merits as follows: high porosity (pore volume 0.038 cm3 g-1 and Pore size 9.309 nm), large surface area (17.306 m2 g-1), three dimensional structures, and many catalytic sites to active the reactants. Additionally, the presented catalyst could be reused at least four times (92-71%) with little activity loss, suggesting its excellent stability in this multicomponent reaction. Nanocatalysts based on natural biopolymers in combination with magnetic nanoparticles and macrocycles may open up new horizons for researchers in the field.
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- Fereshte Hassanzadeh-Afruzi
- Catalysts and Organic Synthesis Research Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, Iran University of Science and Technology, Tehran, Iran
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- Catalysts and Organic Synthesis Research Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, Iran University of Science and Technology, Tehran, Iran
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- Catalysts and Organic Synthesis Research Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, Iran University of Science and Technology, Tehran, Iran
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- Catalysts and Organic Synthesis Research Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, Iran University of Science and Technology, Tehran, Iran
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- Catalysts and Organic Synthesis Research Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, Iran University of Science and Technology, Tehran, Iran
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- Catalysts and Organic Synthesis Research Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, Iran University of Science and Technology, Tehran, Iran
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- Catalysts and Organic Synthesis Research Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, Iran University of Science and Technology, Tehran, Iran
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- Catalysts and Organic Synthesis Research Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, Iran University of Science and Technology, Tehran, Iran.
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Nouri A, Ang WL, Mahmoudi E, Chua SF, Mohammad AW, Benamor A, Ba-Abbad MM, Leo CP. Decoration of polylactic acid on graphene oxide for efficient adsorption of methylene blue and tetracycline. CHEMOSPHERE 2023; 322:138219. [PMID: 36828108 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2023.138219] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/11/2022] [Revised: 02/13/2023] [Accepted: 02/21/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Decorating nanomaterials on graphene oxide (GO) can enhance its adsorption capacity and removal efficiency of water pollutants. In this study, for the first time, nano-sized polylactic acid (PLA) has been successfully decorated on the surface of GO through a facile synthesis approach. The adsorptive efficiency of GO-PLA for removing methylene blue (MB) and tetracycline (TC) from an aqueous solution was examined. The characterization confirmed the successful decoration of PLA on GO nanosheets with the nano size of PLA. It was hypothesized that the PLA was decorated on the surface of GO through covalent bonding between oxygen-containing functional groups and lactide molecules. The optimum adsorption parameters determined were at the adsorbent dose of 0.5 g L-1, pH 4, contact time of 120 min, and temperature of 318 K. The pseudo-second-order kinetic model described the contaminants' adsorption behaviour, and the intraparticle diffusion model revealed that both surface adsorption and intraparticle diffusion controlled the adsorption process. Langmuir isotherm model best described the adsorption behaviour of the pollutants on GO-PLA and demonstrated the maximum monolayer uptake capacities of MB (332.5 mg g-1) and TC (223.7 mg g-1). The adsorption results indicated that the uptake capacities of GO-PLA in comparison to GO have increased by approximately 70% and 110% for MB and TC, respectively. These observations reflect the remarkable role of nano-sized PLA that enhanced the adsorption capacity due to its additional functional group and larger surface area.
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- Alireza Nouri
- Department of Chemical and Process Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 43600, Bangi, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Department of Chemical and Process Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 43600, Bangi, Selangor, Malaysia; Centre for Sustainable Process Technology (CESPRO), Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 43600, Bangi, Selangor, Malaysia.
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- Department of Chemical and Process Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 43600, Bangi, Selangor, Malaysia; Centre for Sustainable Process Technology (CESPRO), Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 43600, Bangi, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Department of Chemical and Process Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 43600, Bangi, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Department of Chemical and Process Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 43600, Bangi, Selangor, Malaysia; Centre for Sustainable Process Technology (CESPRO), Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 43600, Bangi, Selangor, Malaysia
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Engineering Campus, Nibong Tebal, 14300 Penang, Malaysia.
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Venegas-García DJ, Wilson LD. Utilization of Bioflocculants from Flaxseed Gum and Fenugreek Gum for the Removal of Arsenicals from Water. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 15:8691. [PMID: 36500187 PMCID: PMC9740097 DOI: 10.3390/ma15238691] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/16/2022] [Revised: 10/30/2022] [Accepted: 11/25/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Mucilage-based flocculants are an alternative to synthetic flocculants and their use in sustainable water treatment relates to their non-toxic and biodegradable nature. Mucilage extracted from flaxseed (FSG) and fenugreek seed (FGG) was evaluated as natural flocculants in a coagulation-flocculation (CF) process for arsenic removal, and were compared against a commercial xanthan gum (XG). Mucilage materials were characterized by spectroscopy (FT-IR, 13C NMR), point-of-zero charge (pHpzc) and thermogravimetric analysis (TGA). Box-Behnken design (BBD) with response surface methodology (RSM) was used to determine optimal conditions for arsenic removal for the CF process for three independent variables: coagulant dosage, flocculant dosage and settling time. Two anionic systems were tested: S1, roxarsone (organic arsenate 50 mg L-1) at pH 7 and S2 inorganic arsenate (inorganic arsenate 50 mg L-1) at pH 7.5. Variable arsenic removal (RE, %) was achieved: 92.0 (S1-FSG), 92.3 (S1-FGG), 92.8 (S1-XG), 77.0 (S2-FSG), 69.6 (S2-FGG) and 70.6 (S2-XG) based on the BBD optimization. An in situ kinetic method was used to investigate arsenic removal, where the pseudo-first-order model accounts for the kinetic process. The FSG and FGG materials offer a sustainable alternative for the controlled removal of arsenic in water using a facile CF treatment process with good efficiency, as compared with a commercial xanthan gum.
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Thiacalix[4]arene-functionalized magnetic xanthan gum (TC4As-XG@FeO) as a hydrogel adsorbent for removal of dye and pesticide. Sep Purif Technol 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.seppur.2022.122700] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Elgamal AM, Abd El‐Ghany NA, Saad GR. Highly reactive adsorbent based on carboxymethyl xanthan gum‐g‐poly(4‐vinylpyridine) copolymer for the potential removal of Acid Orange 10 dye and Cr(
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) ions for water treatment. J Appl Polym Sci 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/app.53179] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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- Ahmed M. Elgamal
- Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science Cairo University Cairo Egypt
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- Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science Cairo University Cairo Egypt
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Amini Moghaddam M, Di Martino A, Šopík T, Fei H, Císař J, Pummerová M, Sedlařík V. Polylactide/Polyvinylalcohol-Based Porous Bioscaffold Loaded with Gentamicin for Wound Dressing Applications. Polymers (Basel) 2021; 13:921. [PMID: 33802770 PMCID: PMC8002437 DOI: 10.3390/polym13060921] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/19/2021] [Revised: 03/15/2021] [Accepted: 03/15/2021] [Indexed: 12/26/2022] Open
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This study explores the feasibility of modifying the surface liquid spraying method to prepare porous bioscaffolds intended for wound dressing applications. For this purpose, gentamicin sulfate was loaded into polylactide-polyvinyl alcohol bioscaffolds as a highly soluble (hygroscopic) model drug for in vitro release study. Moreover, the influence of inorganic salts including NaCl (10 g/L) and KMnO4 (0.4 mg/L), and post-thermal treatment (T) (80 °C for 2 min) on the properties of the bioscaffolds were studied. The bioscaffolds were characterized by scanning electron microscopy, Fourier Transform infrared spectroscopy, and differential scanning calorimetry. In addition, other properties including porosity, swelling degree, water vapor transmission rate, entrapment efficiency, and the release of gentamicin sulfate were investigated. Results showed that high concentrations of NaCl (10 g/L) in the aqueous phase led to an increase of around 68% in the initial burst release due to the increase in porosity. In fact, porosity increased from 68.1 ± 1.2 to 94.1 ± 1.5. Moreover, the thermal treatment of the Polylactide-polyvinyl alcohol/NaCl (PLA-PVA/NaCl) bioscaffolds above glass transition temperature (Tg) reduced the initial burst release by approximately 11% and prolonged the release of the drug. These results suggest that thermal treatment of polymer above Tg can be an efficient approach for a sustained release.
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- Centre of Polymer Systems, University Institute, Tomas Bata University in Zlin, tr. Tomase Bati 5678, 760 01 Zlin, Czech Republic; (M.A.M.); (A.D.M.); (T.Š.); (H.F.); (J.C.); (M.P.)
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Iacob AT, Drăgan M, Ionescu OM, Profire L, Ficai A, Andronescu E, Confederat LG, Lupașcu D. An Overview of Biopolymeric Electrospun Nanofibers Based on Polysaccharides for Wound Healing Management. Pharmaceutics 2020; 12:E983. [PMID: 33080849 PMCID: PMC7589858 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics12100983] [Citation(s) in RCA: 91] [Impact Index Per Article: 22.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/23/2020] [Revised: 10/13/2020] [Accepted: 10/14/2020] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Currently, despite the thoroughgoing scientific research carried out in the area of wound healing management, the treatment of skin injuries, regardless of etiology remains a big provocation for health care professionals. An optimal wound dressing should be nontoxic, non-adherent, non-allergenic, should also maintain a humid medium at the wound interfacing, and be easily removed without trauma. For the development of functional and bioactive dressings, they must meet different conditions such as: The ability to remove excess exudates, to allow gaseous interchange, to behave as a barrier to microbes and to external physical or chemical aggressions, and at the same time to have the capacity of promoting the process of healing by stimulating other intricate processes such as differentiation, cell adhesion, and proliferation. Over the past several years, various types of wound dressings including hydrogels, hydrocolloids, films, foams, sponges, and micro/nanofibers have been formulated, and among them, the electrospun nanofibrous mats received an increased interest from researchers due to the numerous advantages and their intrinsic properties. The drug-embedded nanofibers are the potential candidates for wound dressing application by virtue of: Superior surface area-to volume ratio, enormous porosity (can allow oxy-permeability) or reticular nano-porosity (can inhibit the microorganisms'adhesion), structural similitude to the skin extracellular matrix, and progressive electrospinning methodology, which promotes a prolonged drug release. The reason that we chose to review the formulation of electrospun nanofibers based on polysaccharides as dressings useful in wound healing was based on the ever-growing research in this field, research that highlighted many advantages of the nanofibrillary network, but also a marked versatility in terms of numerous active substances that can be incorporated for rapid and infection-free tissue regeneration. In this review, we have extensively discussed the recent advancements performed on electrospun nanofibers (eNFs) formulation methodology as wound dressings, and we focused as well on the entrapment of different active biomolecules that have been incorporated on polysaccharides-based nanofibers, highlighting those bioagents capable of improving the healing process. In addition, in vivo tests performed to support their increased efficacy were also listed, and the advantages of the polysaccharide nanofiber-based wound dressings compared to the traditional ones were emphasized.
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- Andreea-Teodora Iacob
- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Grigore T. Popa” Iași, 700115 Iasi, Romania; (A.-T.I.); (M.D.); (O.-M.I.); (D.L.)
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Grigore T. Popa” Iași, 700115 Iasi, Romania; (A.-T.I.); (M.D.); (O.-M.I.); (D.L.)
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Grigore T. Popa” Iași, 700115 Iasi, Romania; (A.-T.I.); (M.D.); (O.-M.I.); (D.L.)
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Grigore T. Popa” Iași, 700115 Iasi, Romania; (A.-T.I.); (M.D.); (O.-M.I.); (D.L.)
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- Department of Science and Engineering of Oxide Materials and Nanomaterials, Faculty of Applied Chemistry and Materials Science, University Politehnica of Bucharest, 060042 Bucuresti, Romania;
- Academy of Romanian Scientists, Ilfov st 3, 050085 Bucharest, Romania
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- Department of Science and Engineering of Oxide Materials and Nanomaterials, Faculty of Applied Chemistry and Materials Science, University Politehnica of Bucharest, 060042 Bucuresti, Romania;
- Academy of Romanian Scientists, Ilfov st 3, 050085 Bucharest, Romania
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- Department of Preventive Medicine and Interdisciplinarity, Faculty of Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Grigore T. Popa” Iași, 700115 Iasi, Romania;
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Grigore T. Popa” Iași, 700115 Iasi, Romania; (A.-T.I.); (M.D.); (O.-M.I.); (D.L.)
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