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Ghosh A, Saha K, Bhattacharya T, Sarkar S, Sengupta D, Maiti A, Ghoshal D, Dey S, Chattopadhyay D. Electrospun Cerium Oxide Nanoparticle/Aloe Vera Extract-Loaded Nanofibrous Poly(Ethylene Oxide)/Polyurethane Mats As Diabetic Wound Dressings. ACS APPLIED BIO MATERIALS 2024; 7:5268-5278. [PMID: 39093691 DOI: 10.1021/acsabm.4c00475] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/04/2024]
Abstract
Currently the prevalence of diabetic wounds brings a huge encumbrance onto patients, causing high disability and mortality rates and a major medical challenge for society. Therefore, in this study, we are targeting to fabricate aloe vera extract infused biocompatible nanofibrous patches to facilitate the process of diabetic wound healing. Additionally, clindamycin has been adsorbed onto the surface of in-house synthesized ceria nanoparticles and again used separately to design a nanofibrous web, as nanoceria can act as a good drug delivery vehicle and exhibit both antimicrobial and antidiabetic properties. Various physicochemical characteristics such as morphology, porosity, and chemical composition of the produced nanofibrous webs were investigated. Bacterial growth inhibition and antibiofilm studies of the nanofibrous materials confirm its antibacterial and antibiofilm efficacy against Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. An in vitro drug release study confirmed that the nanofibrous mat show a sustained drug release pattern (90% of drug in 96 h). The nanofibrous web containing drug loaded nanoceria not only showed superior in vitro performance but also promoted greater wound contraction (95 ± 2%) in diabetes-induced mice in just 7 days. Consequently, it efficaciously lowers the serum glucose level, inflammatory cytokines, oxidative stress, and hepatotoxicity markers as endorsed by various ex vivo tests. Conclusively, this in-house-fabricated biocompatible nanofibrous patch can act as a potential medicated suppository that can be used for treating diabetic wounds in the proximate future.
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- Adrija Ghosh
- Department of Polymer Science and Technology, University of Calcutta, 92 A.P.C. Road, Kolkata 700 009, India
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- Department of Polymer Science and Technology, University of Calcutta, 92 A.P.C. Road, Kolkata 700 009, India
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- Department of Physiology, University of Calcutta, 92 A.P.C. Road, Kolkata 700 009, India
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- Department of Polymer Science and Technology, University of Calcutta, 92 A.P.C. Road, Kolkata 700 009, India
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- Department of Chemical Technology, Rajabazar Science College, University of Calcutta, Kolkata 700 009, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Jadavpur University, Kolkata 700 032, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Jadavpur University, Kolkata 700 032, India
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- Department of Physiology, University of Calcutta, 92 A.P.C. Road, Kolkata 700 009, India
- Department of Science and Technology (DST) for PURSE and UGC-CPEPA scheme granted to University of Calcutta, 92 A.P.C. Road, Kolkata 700 009, India
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- Department of Polymer Science and Technology, University of Calcutta, 92 A.P.C. Road, Kolkata 700 009, India
- Center for Research in Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, Acharya Prafulla Chandra Roy Sikhsha Prangan, University of Calcutta, JD-2, Sector-III, Saltlake City, Kolkata 700098, India
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Pompa-Pernía A, Molina S, Cherta L, Martínez-García L, Landaburu-Aguirre J. Treatment of Synthetic Wastewater Containing Polystyrene (PS) Nanoplastics by Membrane Bioreactor (MBR): Study of the Effects on Microbial Community and Membrane Fouling. MEMBRANES 2024; 14:174. [PMID: 39195426 DOI: 10.3390/membranes14080174] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/08/2024] [Revised: 08/02/2024] [Accepted: 08/03/2024] [Indexed: 08/29/2024]
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The persistent presence of micro- and nanoplastics (MNPs) in aquatic environments, particularly via effluents from wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs), poses significant ecological risks. This study investigated the removal efficiency of polystyrene nanoplastics (PS-NPs) using a lab-scale aerobic membrane bioreactor (aMBR) equipped with different membrane types: microfiltration (MF), commercial ultrafiltration (c-UF), and recycled ultrafiltration (r-UF) membranes. Performance was assessed using synthetic urban wastewater spiked with PS-NPs, focusing on membrane efficiency, fouling behavior, and microbial community shifts. All aMBR systems achieved high organic matter removal, exceeding a 97% COD reduction in both the control and PS-exposed reactors. While low concentrations of PS-NPs did not significantly impact the sludge settleability or soluble microbial products initially, a higher accumulation increased the carbohydrate concentrations, indicating a protective bacterial response. The microbial community composition also adapted over time under polystyrene stress. All membrane types exhibited substantial NP removal; however, the presence of nano-sized PS particles negatively affected the membrane performance, enhancing the fouling phenomena and increasing transmembrane pressure. Despite this, the r-UF membrane demonstrated comparable efficiency to c-UF, suggesting its potential for sustainable applications. Advanced characterization techniques including pyrolysis gas chromatography/mass spectrometry (Py-GC/MS) were employed for NP detection and quantification.
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- Anamary Pompa-Pernía
- IMDEA Water Institute, Avenida Punto Com, 2, Alcalá de Henares, 28805 Madrid, Spain
- Chemical Engineering Department, University of Alcalá, Ctra. Madrid-Barcelona Km 33.600, Alcalá de Henares, 28871 Madrid, Spain
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- IMDEA Water Institute, Avenida Punto Com, 2, Alcalá de Henares, 28805 Madrid, Spain
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- IMDEA Water Institute, Avenida Punto Com, 2, Alcalá de Henares, 28805 Madrid, Spain
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Pu L, Zhang J, Wang C, Pan Y, Zhao Y, Bu Y, Zhang Q, Pan B, Gao G. Membrane cleaning strategy via in situ oscillation driven by piezoelectricity. J Memb Sci 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.memsci.2021.119722] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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Jiang H, Zhao Q, Wang P, Chen M, Wang Z, Ma J. Inhibition of algae-induced membrane fouling by in-situ formed hydrophilic micropillars on ultrafiltration membrane surface. J Memb Sci 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.memsci.2021.119648] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Preparation of Hydrophilic UHMWPE Hollow Fiber Membranes by Chemically Bounding Silica Nanoparticles. CHINESE JOURNAL OF POLYMER SCIENCE 2020. [DOI: 10.1007/s10118-021-2507-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Jiang H, Zhao Q, Wang P, Ma J, Zhai X. Improved separation and antifouling properties of PVDF gravity-driven membranes by blending with amphiphilic multi-arms polymer PPG-Si-PEG. J Memb Sci 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.memsci.2019.05.072] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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Xu Z, Liao J, Tang H, Efome JE, Li N. Preparation and antifouling property improvement of Tröger's base polymer ultrafiltration membrane. J Memb Sci 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.memsci.2018.05.042] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/24/2023]
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Effect of sodium hypochlorite exposure on polysulfone recycled UF membranes and their surface characterization. Polym Degrad Stab 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.polymdegradstab.2018.02.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Zhang R, Liu Y, He M, Su Y, Zhao X, Elimelech M, Jiang Z. Antifouling membranes for sustainable water purification: strategies and mechanisms. Chem Soc Rev 2018; 45:5888-5924. [PMID: 27494001 DOI: 10.1039/c5cs00579e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 602] [Impact Index Per Article: 100.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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One of the greatest challenges to the sustainability of modern society is an inadequate supply of clean water. Due to its energy-saving and cost-effective features, membrane technology has become an indispensable platform technology for water purification, including seawater and brackish water desalination as well as municipal or industrial wastewater treatment. However, membrane fouling, which arises from the nonspecific interaction between membrane surface and foulants, significantly impedes the efficient application of membrane technology. Preparing antifouling membranes is a fundamental strategy to deal with pervasive fouling problems from a variety of foulants. In recent years, major advancements have been made in membrane preparation techniques and in elucidating the antifouling mechanisms of membrane processes, including ultrafiltration, nanofiltration, reverse osmosis and forward osmosis. This review will first introduce the major foulants and the principal mechanisms of membrane fouling, and then highlight the development, current status and future prospects of antifouling membranes, including antifouling strategies, preparation techniques and practical applications. In particular, the strategies and mechanisms for antifouling membranes, including passive fouling resistance and fouling release, active off-surface and on-surface strategies, will be proposed and discussed extensively.
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- Runnan Zhang
- Key Laboratory for Green Technology of Ministry of Education, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China. and Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemical Science and Engineering (Tianjin), Tianjin 300072, China
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- Key Laboratory for Green Technology of Ministry of Education, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China. and Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemical Science and Engineering (Tianjin), Tianjin 300072, China
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- Key Laboratory for Green Technology of Ministry of Education, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China. and Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemical Science and Engineering (Tianjin), Tianjin 300072, China
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- Key Laboratory for Green Technology of Ministry of Education, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China. and Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemical Science and Engineering (Tianjin), Tianjin 300072, China
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- Key Laboratory for Green Technology of Ministry of Education, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China. and Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemical Science and Engineering (Tianjin), Tianjin 300072, China
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- Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Yale University, New Haven, Connecticut 06520-8286, USA
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- Key Laboratory for Green Technology of Ministry of Education, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China. and Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemical Science and Engineering (Tianjin), Tianjin 300072, China
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Hou S, Xing J, Dong X, Zheng J, Li S. Integrated antimicrobial and antifouling ultrafiltration membrane by surface grafting PEO and N-chloramine functional groups. J Colloid Interface Sci 2017; 500:333-340. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2017.04.028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/25/2017] [Revised: 04/09/2017] [Accepted: 04/10/2017] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Santiago-Garcia JL, Pérez-Francisco JM, Zolotukhin MG, Vázquez-Torres H, Aguilar-Vega M, González-Díaz MO. Gas transport properties of novel aromatic poly- and copolyamides bearing bulky functional groups. J Memb Sci 2017. [DOI: 10.1016/j.memsci.2016.09.035] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Yam-Cervantes MA, Santiago-García JL, Loría-Bastarrachea MI, Duarte-Aranda S, Alberto Ruiz-Treviño F, Aguilar-Vega M. Sulfonated polyphenylsulfone asymmetric membranes: Effect of coagulation bath (acetic acid-NaHCO3/isopropanol) on morphology and antifouling properties. J Appl Polym Sci 2016. [DOI: 10.1002/app.44502] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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- M. A. Yam-Cervantes
- Unidad de Materiales, Centro de Investigación Científica de Yucatán; A.C., Calle 43 No. 130 x 34 y 36, Colonia Chuburna de Hidalgo 97205 Mérida Yucatán México
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- Unidad de Materiales, Centro de Investigación Científica de Yucatán; A.C., Calle 43 No. 130 x 34 y 36, Colonia Chuburna de Hidalgo 97205 Mérida Yucatán México
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- Unidad de Materiales, Centro de Investigación Científica de Yucatán; A.C., Calle 43 No. 130 x 34 y 36, Colonia Chuburna de Hidalgo 97205 Mérida Yucatán México
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- Unidad de Materiales, Centro de Investigación Científica de Yucatán; A.C., Calle 43 No. 130 x 34 y 36, Colonia Chuburna de Hidalgo 97205 Mérida Yucatán México
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- Departamento de Ingenierías y de Ingeniería y Ciencias Químicas; Universidad Iberoamericana; Prol. Paseo de la Reforma No. 880 01219 Lomas de Santa Fe México D. F
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- Unidad de Materiales, Centro de Investigación Científica de Yucatán; A.C., Calle 43 No. 130 x 34 y 36, Colonia Chuburna de Hidalgo 97205 Mérida Yucatán México
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Liu Y, Su Y, Zhao X, Zhang R, Ma T, He M, Jiang Z. Enhanced membrane antifouling and separation performance by manipulating phase separation and surface segregation behaviors through incorporating versatile modifier. J Memb Sci 2016. [DOI: 10.1016/j.memsci.2015.10.056] [Citation(s) in RCA: 45] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Zhou Z, Rajabzadeh S, Rajjak Shaikh A, Kakihana Y, Ishigami T, Sano R, Matsuyama H. Preparation and characterization of antifouling poly(vinyl chloride- co -poly(ethylene glycol)methyl ether methacrylate) membranes. J Memb Sci 2016. [DOI: 10.1016/j.memsci.2015.05.071] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Novel amphiphilic PEO-grafted cardo poly(aryl ether sulfone) copolymer: Synthesis, characterization and antifouling performance. POLYMER 2015. [DOI: 10.1016/j.polymer.2015.09.024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Liu Y, Su Y, Zhao X, Li Y, Zhang R, Jiang Z. Improved antifouling properties of polyethersulfone membrane by blending the amphiphilic surface modifier with crosslinked hydrophobic segments. J Memb Sci 2015. [DOI: 10.1016/j.memsci.2015.03.045] [Citation(s) in RCA: 65] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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