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Luo T, Farooq A, Weng W, Lu S, Luo G, Zhang H, Li J, Zhou X, Wu X, Huang L, Chen L, Wu H. Progress in the Preparation and Application of Breathable Membranes. Polymers (Basel) 2024; 16:1686. [PMID: 38932036 PMCID: PMC11207707 DOI: 10.3390/polym16121686] [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: 04/30/2024] [Revised: 06/06/2024] [Accepted: 06/11/2024] [Indexed: 06/28/2024] Open
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Breathable membranes with micropores enable the transfer of gas molecules while blocking liquids and solids, and have a wide range of applications in medical, industrial, environmental, and energy fields. Breathability is highly influenced by the nature of a material, pore size, and pore structure. Preparation methods and the incorporation of functional materials are responsible for the variety of physical properties and applications of breathable membranes. In this review, the preparation methods of breathable membranes, including blown film extrusion, cast film extrusion, phase separation, and electrospinning, are discussed. According to the antibacterial, hydrophobic, thermal insulation, conductive, and adsorption properties, the application of breathable membranes in the fields of electronics, medicine, textiles, packaging, energy, and the environment are summarized. Perspectives on the development trends and challenges of breathable membranes are discussed.
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- Tingshuai Luo
- College of Material Engineering, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou 350108, China; (T.L.); (A.F.); (H.Z.); (J.L.); (X.Z.); (L.H.); (L.C.)
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- College of Material Engineering, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou 350108, China; (T.L.); (A.F.); (H.Z.); (J.L.); (X.Z.); (L.H.); (L.C.)
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- Fujian Key Laboratory of Disposable Sanitary Products, Fujian Hengan International Group Company Ltd., Jinjiang 362261, China; (W.W.); (G.L.)
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- College of Material Engineering, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou 350108, China; (T.L.); (A.F.); (H.Z.); (J.L.); (X.Z.); (L.H.); (L.C.)
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- Fujian Key Laboratory of Disposable Sanitary Products, Fujian Hengan International Group Company Ltd., Jinjiang 362261, China; (W.W.); (G.L.)
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- College of Material Engineering, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou 350108, China; (T.L.); (A.F.); (H.Z.); (J.L.); (X.Z.); (L.H.); (L.C.)
- National Forestry and Grassland Administration Key Laboratory of Plant Fiber Functional Materials, Fuzhou 350108, China
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- College of Material Engineering, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou 350108, China; (T.L.); (A.F.); (H.Z.); (J.L.); (X.Z.); (L.H.); (L.C.)
- National Forestry and Grassland Administration Key Laboratory of Plant Fiber Functional Materials, Fuzhou 350108, China
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- College of Material Engineering, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou 350108, China; (T.L.); (A.F.); (H.Z.); (J.L.); (X.Z.); (L.H.); (L.C.)
- National Forestry and Grassland Administration Key Laboratory of Plant Fiber Functional Materials, Fuzhou 350108, China
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- College of Material Engineering, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou 350108, China; (T.L.); (A.F.); (H.Z.); (J.L.); (X.Z.); (L.H.); (L.C.)
- Fujian Key Laboratory of Disposable Sanitary Products, Fujian Hengan International Group Company Ltd., Jinjiang 362261, China; (W.W.); (G.L.)
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- College of Material Engineering, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou 350108, China; (T.L.); (A.F.); (H.Z.); (J.L.); (X.Z.); (L.H.); (L.C.)
- National Forestry and Grassland Administration Key Laboratory of Plant Fiber Functional Materials, Fuzhou 350108, China
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- College of Material Engineering, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou 350108, China; (T.L.); (A.F.); (H.Z.); (J.L.); (X.Z.); (L.H.); (L.C.)
- National Forestry and Grassland Administration Key Laboratory of Plant Fiber Functional Materials, Fuzhou 350108, China
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- College of Material Engineering, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou 350108, China; (T.L.); (A.F.); (H.Z.); (J.L.); (X.Z.); (L.H.); (L.C.)
- National Forestry and Grassland Administration Key Laboratory of Plant Fiber Functional Materials, Fuzhou 350108, China
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Liu Y, Huang S, Liang S, Lin P, Lai X, Lan X, Wang H, Tang Y, Gao B. Phase Change Material-Embedded Multifunctional Janus Nanofiber Dressing with Directional Moisture Transport, Controlled Release of Anti-Inflammatory Drugs, and Synergistic Antibacterial Properties. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2023. [PMID: 37909419 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c11903] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2023]
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Wound healing is a systematic and complex process that involves various intrinsic and extrinsic factors affecting different stages of wound repair. Therefore, multifunctional wound dressings that can modulate these factors to promote wound healing are in high demand. In this work, a multifunctional Janus electrospinning nanofiber dressing with antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties, controlled release of drugs, and unidirectional water transport was prepared by depositing coaxial nanofibers on a hydrophilic poly(ε-caprolactone)@polydopamine-ε-polyl-lysine (PCL@PDA-ε-PL) nanofiber membrane. The coaxial nanofiber was loaded with the phase change material lauric acid (LA) in the shell layer and anti-inflammatory ibuprofen (IBU) in the core layer. Among them, LA with a melting point of 43 °C served as a phase change material to control the release of IBU. The phase transition of LA was induced by near-infrared (NIR) irradiation that triggered the photothermal properties of PDA. Moreover, the Janus nanofiber dressing exhibited synergistic antimicrobial properties for Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus due to the photothermal properties of PDA and antibacterial ε-PL. The prepared Janus nanofiber dressing also exhibited anti-inflammatory activity and biocompatibility. In addition, the Janus nanofiber dressing had asymmetric wettability that enabled directional water transport, thereby draining excessive wound exudate. The water vapor transmission test indicated that the Janus nanofiber dressing had good air permeability. Finally, skin wound healing evaluation in rats confirmed its efficacy in promoting wound healing. Therefore, this strategy of designing and manufacturing a multifunctional Janus nanofiber dressing had great potential in wound healing applications.
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- Yurong Liu
- School of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- School of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China
- Institute of Biological and Medical Engineering, Guangdong Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou 510632, China
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- School of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- School of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- School of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Precision Electronic Manufacturing Technology and Equipment; School of Electromechanical Engineering, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Precision Electronic Manufacturing Technology and Equipment; School of Electromechanical Engineering, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- School of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- Institute of Biological and Medical Engineering, Guangdong Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou 510632, China
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Kong Y, Zhang W, He T, Yang X, Bi W, Li J, Yang W, Chen W. Asymmetric wettable polycaprolactone-chitosan/chitosan oligosaccharide nanofibrous membrane as antibacterial dressings. Carbohydr Polym 2023; 304:120485. [PMID: 36641183 DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2022.120485] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 17.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2022] [Revised: 12/17/2022] [Accepted: 12/18/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Wound infection and inflammation hinder the process of wound healing and bother human beings chronically. As a naturally degradable macromolecule, chitosan (CS) has been widely used in antibacterial wound dressings. However, the antibacterial property of chitosan is inhibited by its water insolubility. In this study, we prepared a bilayered asymmetric nanofibrous membrane with the hydrophilic CS/chitosan oligosaccharide (COS) nanofibrous membrane as the bottom layer and the hydrophobic polycaprolactone (PCL) nanofibrous membrane as the top layer. Results showed that incorporating COS improved the CS membrane's wettability, and adding 0.5 % COS increased the inhibition zone diameter of Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus by 23 % and 26 %, respectively. Moreover, the PCL layer could prevent the adhesion of water and bacteria. The PCL-CS/COS0.5% membrane showed relatively good mechanical properties, excellent water absorptivity (460 %), and appropriate cytocompatibility. This asymmetric wettable membrane has a massive potential to serve as a new antibacterial dressing for wound healing.
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- Yanhui Kong
- College of Textiles and Clothing, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, China
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- College of Textiles and Clothing, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, China
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- Qingdao Central Hospital, The Second Clinical Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao 266042, China
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- Ocean University of China, Qingdao 266061, China.
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- Ocean University of China, Qingdao 266061, China
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- College of Textiles and Clothing, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, China.
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- Ocean University of China, Qingdao 266061, China
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- College of Textiles and Clothing, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, China.
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Wang H, Duan W, Ren Z, Li X, Ma W, Guan Y, Liu F, Chen L, Yan P, Hou X. Engineered Sandwich-Structured Composite Wound Dressings with Unidirectional Drainage and Anti-Adhesion Supporting Accelerated Wound Healing. Adv Healthc Mater 2023; 12:e2202685. [PMID: 36519950 DOI: 10.1002/adhm.202202685] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/18/2022] [Revised: 12/10/2022] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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Proper management of exudate is of great clinical value for reducing wound infection and promoting wound healing, thus various dressings have been studied to address this widespread medical challenge. Herein, a novel sandwich-structured composite wound dressing (SCWD), integrating of a superlyophobic (SLO) polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) layer, a superlyophilic gauze layer, and a lyophobic PDMS layer is presented, with particular unidirectional droplet drainage and stable anti-adhesion capabilities, which realizes effective management of wound exudate and provides a favorable environment for wound healing. Thanks to the stable SLO property on the PDMS surface with hierarchical micro/nanostructures, the continuously accumulated wound exudate at the interface between dressing and wound surface is gradually deformed, eventually passing through SLO PDMS layer through milli-scale channels and being absorbed by gauze layer. Experimental results show that the application of SCWD can significantly reduce the occurrence of wound infection, avoid the tearing of wound tissues when replacing dressings, and accelerate wound healing by ≈20%. The combination of SCWD and lyophilized powders of stem cells supernatant (LPSCS) is verified to better accelerate the healing process. The proposed method offers great potential in clinical applications, particularly for acute trauma wound treatments.
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- Haipeng Wang
- Key Laboratory of High-efficiency and Clean Mechanical Manufacture of MOE, School of Mechanical Engineering, Shandong University, Jinan, 250061, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, 250012, China
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- Key Laboratory of High-efficiency and Clean Mechanical Manufacture of MOE, School of Mechanical Engineering, Shandong University, Jinan, 250061, China
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- School of Mechanical Engineering and Automation, Beihang University, Beijing, 100083, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Qilu Hospital (Qingdao), Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Qingdao, Shandong, 266000, China
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- School of Mechanical Engineering and Automation, Beihang University, Beijing, 100083, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, 250012, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, 250012, China
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- Key Laboratory of High-efficiency and Clean Mechanical Manufacture of MOE, School of Mechanical Engineering, Shandong University, Jinan, 250061, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, 250012, China
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Yang S, Lan L, Gong M, Yang K, Li X. An asymmetric wettable PCL/chitosan composite scaffold loaded with IGF-2 for wound dressing. J Biomater Appl 2022; 37:577-587. [PMID: 35730493 DOI: 10.1177/08853282221110315] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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An effective dressing is essential for wound healing. In fact, the wettability performance is one of the most important factors of a wound dressing. The fundamental functions of a wound dressing involve the absorption of excess exudates and maintenance of optimal moisture at the wound by controlling water evaporation. Here, we designed a type of chitosan (CS) sponge and PCL nanofibrous membrane composite dressing with asymmetric wettability surfaces as wound healing materials for biomedical applications. The hydrophobic surfaces of the composite dressing were waterproof and could efficiently control the water vapor transmission rate, whereas the hydrophilic surface of the CS sponge had good cytocompatibility and water-absorbing capability. Insulin-like growth factor-2 (IGF-2) was added to the CS sponge, and exhibited a stimulatory effect on fibroblasts migration and proliferation. Therefore, the fabricated CS sponge and PCL membrane composite dressing had excellent cytocompatibility, vapor transmission rate, and liquid absorption and asymmetric wettability, suggesting its potential as a promising alternative to traditional wound dressing.
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- Shuang Yang
- Institute of Biomedical Engineering, Chongqing Engineering Laboratory of Nano/Micro Biological Medicine Detection Technology, 66564Chongqing University of Science and Technology, Chongqing, China
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- Institute of Biomedical Engineering, Chongqing Engineering Laboratory of Nano/Micro Biological Medicine Detection Technology, 66564Chongqing University of Science and Technology, Chongqing, China
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- 66307Department of Military Traffic Injury Prevention, Daping Hospital, Army Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Institute of Biomedical Engineering, Chongqing Engineering Laboratory of Nano/Micro Biological Medicine Detection Technology, 66564Chongqing University of Science and Technology, Chongqing, China
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- 66307Department of Military Traffic Injury Prevention, Daping Hospital, Army Medical University, Chongqing, China
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Elsadek NE, Nagah A, Ibrahim TM, Chopra H, Ghonaim GA, Emam SE, Cavalu S, Attia MS. Electrospun Nanofibers Revisited: An Update on the Emerging Applications in Nanomedicine. MATERIALS 2022; 15:ma15051934. [PMID: 35269165 PMCID: PMC8911671 DOI: 10.3390/ma15051934] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/10/2022] [Revised: 01/31/2022] [Accepted: 02/08/2022] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Electrospinning (ES) has become a straightforward and customizable drug delivery technique for fabricating drug-loaded nanofibers (NFs) using various biodegradable and non-biodegradable polymers. One of NF's pros is to provide a controlled drug release through managing the NF structure by changing the spinneret type and nature of the used polymer. Electrospun NFs are employed as implants in several applications including, cancer therapy, microbial infections, and regenerative medicine. These implants facilitate a unique local delivery of chemotherapy because of their high loading capability, wide surface area, and cost-effectiveness. Multi-drug combination, magnetic, thermal, and gene therapies are promising strategies for improving chemotherapeutic efficiency. In addition, implants are recognized as an effective antimicrobial drug delivery system overriding drawbacks of traditional antibiotic administration routes such as their bioavailability and dosage levels. Recently, a sophisticated strategy has emerged for wound healing by producing biomimetic nanofibrous materials with clinically relevant properties and desirable loading capability with regenerative agents. Electrospun NFs have proposed unique solutions, including pelvic organ prolapse treatment, viable alternatives to surgical operations, and dental tissue regeneration. Conventional ES setups include difficult-assembled mega-sized equipment producing bulky matrices with inadequate stability and storage. Lately, there has become an increasing need for portable ES devices using completely available off-shelf materials to yield highly-efficient NFs for dressing wounds and rapid hemostasis. This review covers recent updates on electrospun NFs in nanomedicine applications. ES of biopolymers and drugs is discussed regarding their current scope and future outlook.
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- Nehal E. Elsadek
- Department of Pharmacokinetics and Biopharmaceutics, Institute of Biomedical Sciences, Tokushima University, 1-78-1 Sho-machi, Tokushima 770-8505, Japan;
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Zagazig University, Zagazig 44519, Egypt; (A.N.); (G.A.G.)
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, Zagazig University, Zagazig 44519, Egypt; (T.M.I.); (S.E.E.)
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- Chitkara College of Pharmacy, Chitkara University, Punjab 140401, India;
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Zagazig University, Zagazig 44519, Egypt; (A.N.); (G.A.G.)
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, Zagazig University, Zagazig 44519, Egypt; (T.M.I.); (S.E.E.)
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- Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, University of Oradea, P-ta 1 Decembrie 10, 410087 Oradea, Romania
- Correspondence: (S.C.); (M.S.A.)
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, Zagazig University, Zagazig 44519, Egypt; (T.M.I.); (S.E.E.)
- Correspondence: (S.C.); (M.S.A.)
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Li P, Feng Q, Chen L, Zhao J, Lei F, Yu H, Yi N, Gan F, Han S, Wang L, Wang X. Environmentally Friendly, Durably Waterproof, and Highly Breathable Fibrous Fabrics Prepared by One-Step Fluorine-Free Waterborne Coating. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2022; 14:8613-8622. [PMID: 35113511 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.1c23664] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Waterproof and breathable membranes (WBMs) have drawn broad attention due to their widespread applications in various scientific and industry fields. However, creating WBMs with environment-friendliness and high performance is still a critical and challenging task. Herein, an environmentally friendly fluorine-free WBM with high performance was prepared through electrospinning and one-step dip-coating technology. The fluorine-free waterborne hydroxyl acrylic resin (HAR) emulsion containing long hydrocarbon chains endowed the electrospun polyacrylonitrile/blocked isocyanate prepolymer (PAN/BIP) fibrous membranes with superior hydrophobicity; meanwhile, crosslinking agent BIP ensured strong chemical binding between hydrocarbon segments and fiber substrate. The as-prepared PAN/BIP@HAR fibrous membranes achieve ideal properties with waterproofness of 112.5 kPa and moisture permeability of 12.7 kg m-2 d-1, which are comparable to the existing high-performance fluorinated WBMs. Besides, the PAN/BIP@HAR membranes also display impressive tensile strength and durability. Significantly, the proposed technology was also applicable to other hydrophilic fiber substrates, such as cellulose acetate and polyamide 6. The successful synthesis of environmentally friendly, durably waterproof, and highly breathable PAN/BIP@HAR membranes not only opens a new avenue to materials design, but also provides promising candidates with tremendous potential in various areas.
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- Penghui Li
- School of Textile Materials and Engineering, Wuyi University, Jiangmen 529020, China
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- School of Applied Physics and Materials, Wuyi University, Jiangmen 529020, China
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- School of Textile Materials and Engineering, Wuyi University, Jiangmen 529020, China
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- School of Textile Materials and Engineering, Wuyi University, Jiangmen 529020, China
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- School of Textile Materials and Engineering, Wuyi University, Jiangmen 529020, China
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- School of Textile Materials and Engineering, Wuyi University, Jiangmen 529020, China
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- School of Textile Materials and Engineering, Wuyi University, Jiangmen 529020, China
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- School of Textile Materials and Engineering, Wuyi University, Jiangmen 529020, China
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- School of Textile Materials and Engineering, Wuyi University, Jiangmen 529020, China
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- School of Textile Materials and Engineering, Wuyi University, Jiangmen 529020, China
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- School of Textile Materials and Engineering, Wuyi University, Jiangmen 529020, China
- Innovation Center for Textile Science and Technology, Donghua University, Shanghai 200051, China
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