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Zhu Z, Chen T, Wu Y, Wu X, Lang Z, Huang F, Zhu P, Si T, Xu RX. Microfluidic strategies for engineering oxygen-releasing biomaterials. Acta Biomater 2024; 179:61-82. [PMID: 38579919 DOI: 10.1016/j.actbio.2024.03.032] [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: 10/31/2023] [Revised: 02/26/2024] [Accepted: 03/29/2024] [Indexed: 04/07/2024]
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In the field of tissue engineering, local hypoxia in large-cell structures (larger than 1 mm3) poses a significant challenge. Oxygen-releasing biomaterials supply an innovative solution through oxygen delivery in a sustained and controlled manner. Compared to traditional methods such as emulsion, sonication, and agitation, microfluidic technology offers distinct benefits for oxygen-releasing material production, including controllability, flexibility, and applicability. It holds enormous potential in the production of smart oxygen-releasing materials. This review comprehensively covers the fabrication and application of microfluidic-enabled oxygen-releasing biomaterials. To begin with, the physical mechanism of various microfluidic technologies and their differences in oxygen carrier preparation are explained. Then, the distinctions among diverse oxygen-releasing components in regards for oxygen-releasing mechanism, oxygen-carrying capacity, and duration of oxygen release are presented. Finally, the present obstacles and anticipated development trends are examined together with the application outcomes of oxygen-releasing biomaterials based on microfluidic technology in the biomedical area. STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE: Oxygen is essential for sustaining life, and hypoxia (a condition of low oxygen) is a significant challenge in various diseases. Microfluidic-based oxygen-releasing biomaterials offer precise control and outstanding performance, providing unique advantages over traditional approaches for tissue engineering. However, comprehensive reviews on this topic are currently lacking. In this review, we provide a comprehensive analysis of various microfluidic technologies and their applications for developing oxygen-releasing biomaterials. We compare the characteristics of organic and inorganic oxygen-releasing biomaterials and highlight the latest advancements in microfluidic-enabled oxygen-releasing biomaterials for tissue engineering, wound healing, and drug delivery. This review may hold the potential to make a significant contribution to the field, with a profound impact on the scientific community.
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- Zhiqiang Zhu
- Department of Precision Machinery and Precision Instrumentation, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui 230026, China; Key Laboratory of Precision Scientific Instrumentation of Anhui Higher Education Institutes, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui 230026, China; Department of Mechanical Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong 999077, China
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- School of Biomedical Engineering, Division of Life Sciences and Medicine, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui 230026, China; Suzhou Institute for Advanced Research, University of Science and Technology of China, Suzhou, Jiangsu 215123, China
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- School of Biomedical Engineering, Division of Life Sciences and Medicine, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui 230026, China; Suzhou Institute for Advanced Research, University of Science and Technology of China, Suzhou, Jiangsu 215123, China
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- School of Biomedical Engineering, Division of Life Sciences and Medicine, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui 230026, China; Suzhou Institute for Advanced Research, University of Science and Technology of China, Suzhou, Jiangsu 215123, China
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- School of Biomedical Engineering, Division of Life Sciences and Medicine, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui 230026, China; Suzhou Institute for Advanced Research, University of Science and Technology of China, Suzhou, Jiangsu 215123, China
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- Department of Modern Mechanics, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui 230026, China
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong 999077, China
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- Department of Modern Mechanics, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui 230026, China.
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- Department of Precision Machinery and Precision Instrumentation, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui 230026, China; Key Laboratory of Precision Scientific Instrumentation of Anhui Higher Education Institutes, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui 230026, China; School of Biomedical Engineering, Division of Life Sciences and Medicine, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui 230026, China; Suzhou Institute for Advanced Research, University of Science and Technology of China, Suzhou, Jiangsu 215123, China.
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Ashkenazi S, Matsanov P, Nassar-Marjiya E, Farah S, Weitz IS. Study of PEG- b-PLA/Eudragit S100 Blends on the Nanoencapsulation of Indigo Carmine Dye and Application in Controlled Release. ACS OMEGA 2024; 9:13382-13390. [PMID: 38524501 PMCID: PMC10956112 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.3c10447] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/28/2023] [Revised: 02/05/2024] [Accepted: 02/19/2024] [Indexed: 03/26/2024]
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A nanocapsule shell of poly(ethylene glycol)-block-poly(d,l-lactic acid) (PEG-b-PLA) mixed with anionic Eudragit S100 (90/10% w/w) was previously used to entrap and define the self-assembly of indigo carmine (IC) within the hydrophilic cavity core. In the present work, binary blends were prepared by solution mixing at different PEG-b-PLA/Eudragit S100 ratios (namely, 100/0, 90/10, 75/25, and 50/50% w/w) to elucidate the role of the capsule shell in tuning the encapsulation of the anionic dye (i.e., IC). The results showed that the higher content of Eudragit S100 in the blend decreases the miscibility of the two polymers due to weak intermolecular interactions between PEG-b-PLA and Eudragit S100. Moreover, with an increase in the amount of Eudragit S100, a higher thermal stability was observed related to the mobility restriction of PEG-b-PLA chains imposed by Eudragit S100. Formulations containing 10 and 25% Eudragit S100 exhibited an optimal interplay of properties between the negative surface charge and the miscibility of the polymer blend. Therefore, the anionic character of the encapsulating agent provides sufficient accumulation of IC molecules in the nanocapsule core, leading to dye aggregates following the self-assembly. At the same time, the blending of the two polymers tunes the IC release properties in the initial stage, achieving slow and controlled release. These findings give important insights into the rational design of polymeric nanosystems containing organic dyes for biomedical applications.
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- Shaked Ashkenazi
- Department
of Biotechnology Engineering, Braude College
of Engineering Karmiel, Karmiel 2161002, Israel
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- Department
of Biotechnology Engineering, Braude College
of Engineering Karmiel, Karmiel 2161002, Israel
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- The
Laboratory for Advanced Functional/Medicinal Polymers & Smart
Drug Delivery Technologies, The Wolfson Faculty of Chemical Engineering, Technion – Israel Institute of Technology, Haifa 3200003, Israel
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- The
Laboratory for Advanced Functional/Medicinal Polymers & Smart
Drug Delivery Technologies, The Wolfson Faculty of Chemical Engineering, Technion – Israel Institute of Technology, Haifa 3200003, Israel
- The
Russell Berrie Nanotechnology Institute, Technion – Israel Institute of Technology, Haifa 3200003, Israel
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- Department
of Biotechnology Engineering, Braude College
of Engineering Karmiel, Karmiel 2161002, Israel
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Li J, Parakhonskiy BV, Skirtach AG. A decade of developing applications exploiting the properties of polyelectrolyte multilayer capsules. Chem Commun (Camb) 2023; 59:807-835. [PMID: 36472384 DOI: 10.1039/d2cc04806j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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Transferring the layer-by-layer (LbL) coating approach from planar surfaces to spherical templates and subsequently dissolving these templates leads to the fabrication of polyelectrolyte multilayer capsules. The versatility of the coatings of capsules and their flexibility upon bringing in virtually any material into the coatings has quickly drawn substantial attention. Here, we provide an overview of the main developments in this field, highlighting the trends in the last decade. In the beginning, various methods of encapsulation and release are discussed followed by a broad range of applications, which were developed and explored. We also outline the current trends, where the range of applications is continuing to grow, including addition of whole new and different application areas.
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- Jie Li
- Nano-Biotechnology Laboratory, Department of Biotechnology, Faculty of Bioscience Engineering, Ghent University, 9000 Ghent, Belgium.
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- Nano-Biotechnology Laboratory, Department of Biotechnology, Faculty of Bioscience Engineering, Ghent University, 9000 Ghent, Belgium.
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- Nano-Biotechnology Laboratory, Department of Biotechnology, Faculty of Bioscience Engineering, Ghent University, 9000 Ghent, Belgium.
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Sree CG, Buddolla V, Lakshmi BA, Kim YJ. Phthalate toxicity mechanisms: An update. Comp Biochem Physiol C Toxicol Pharmacol 2023; 263:109498. [PMID: 36374650 DOI: 10.1016/j.cbpc.2022.109498] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 20.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/28/2022] [Revised: 09/29/2022] [Accepted: 10/26/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Phthalates are one of the most widely used plasticizers in polymer products, and they are increasingly being exposed to people all over the world, generating health concerns. Phthalates are often used as excipients in controlled-release capsules and enteric coatings, and patients taking these drugs may be at risk. In both animals and human, phthalates are mainly responsible for testicular dysfunction, ovarian toxicity, reduction in steroidogenesis. In this regard, for a better understanding of the health concerns corresponding to phthalates and their metabolites, still more research is required. Significantly, multifarious forms of phthalates and their biomedical effects are need to be beneficial to investigate in the various tissues or organs. Based on these investigations, researchers can decipher their toxicity concerns and related mechanisms in the body after phthalate's exposure. This review summarizes the chemical interactions, mechanisms, and their biomedical applications of phthalates in animals and human.
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- Chendruru Geya Sree
- Dr. Buddolla's Institute of Life Sciences, Tirupati 517503, Andhra Pradesh, India
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- Dr. Buddolla's Institute of Life Sciences, Tirupati 517503, Andhra Pradesh, India
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- Department of Electronic Engineering, Gachon University, 1342 Seongnam-Daero, Seongnam, Gyeonggi-Do 13120, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Electronic Engineering, Gachon University, 1342 Seongnam-Daero, Seongnam, Gyeonggi-Do 13120, Republic of Korea.
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Alam SB, Soligno G, Yang J, Bustillo KC, Ercius P, Zheng H, Whitelam S, Chan EM. Dynamics of Polymer Nanocapsule Buckling and Collapse Revealed by In Situ Liquid-Phase TEM. LANGMUIR : THE ACS JOURNAL OF SURFACES AND COLLOIDS 2022; 38:7168-7178. [PMID: 35621188 DOI: 10.1021/acs.langmuir.2c00432] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Nanocapsules are hollow nanoscale shells that have applications in drug delivery, batteries, self-healing materials, and as model systems for naturally occurring shell geometries. In many applications, nanocapsules are designed to release their cargo as they buckle and collapse, but the details of this transient buckling process have not been directly observed. Here, we use in situ liquid-phase transmission electron microscopy to record the electron-irradiation-induced buckling in spherical 60-187 nm polymer capsules with ∼3.5 nm walls. We observe in real time the release of aqueous cargo from these nanocapsules and their buckling into morphologies with single or multiple indentations. The in situ buckling of nanoscale capsules is compared to ex situ measurements of collapsed and micrometer-sized capsules and to Monte Carlo (MC) simulations. The shape and dynamics of the collapsing nanocapsules are consistent with MC simulations, which reveal that the excessive wrinkling of nanocapsules with ultrathin walls results from their large Föppl-von Kármán numbers around 105. Our experiments suggest design rules for nanocapsules with the desired buckling response based on parameters such as capsule radius, wall thickness, and collapse rate.
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- Sardar B Alam
- The Molecular Foundry, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Berkeley, California 94720, United States
- Materials Sciences Division, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Berkeley, California 94720, United States
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- The Molecular Foundry, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Berkeley, California 94720, United States
- Debye Institute for Nanomaterials Science, Utrecht University, Utrecht 3584 CC, The Netherlands
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- Materials Sciences Division, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Berkeley, California 94720, United States
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- The Molecular Foundry, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Berkeley, California 94720, United States
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- The Molecular Foundry, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Berkeley, California 94720, United States
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- Materials Sciences Division, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Berkeley, California 94720, United States
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of California, Berkeley, Berkeley, California 94720, United States
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- The Molecular Foundry, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Berkeley, California 94720, United States
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- The Molecular Foundry, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Berkeley, California 94720, United States
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Chachanidze R, Xie K, Massaad H, Roux D, Leonetti M, de Loubens C. Structural characterization of the interfacial self-assembly of chitosan with oppositely charged surfactant. J Colloid Interface Sci 2022; 616:911-920. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2022.01.143] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/18/2021] [Revised: 01/06/2022] [Accepted: 01/22/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Pickering emulsion droplet-based biomimetic microreactors for continuous flow cascade reactions. Nat Commun 2022; 13:475. [PMID: 35078989 PMCID: PMC8789915 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-022-28100-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/17/2021] [Accepted: 01/04/2022] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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A continuous flow cascade of multi-step catalytic reactions is a cutting-edge concept to revolutionize stepwise catalytic synthesis yet is still challenging in practical applications. Herein, a method for practical one-pot cascade catalysis is developed by combining Pickering emulsions with continuous flow. Our method involves co-localization of different catalytically active sub-compartments within droplets of a Pickering emulsion yielding cell-like microreactors, which can be packed in a column reactor for continuous flow cascade catalysis. As exemplified by two chemo-enzymatic cascade reactions for the synthesis of chiral cyanohydrins and chiral ester, 5 − 420 fold enhancement in the catalysis efficiency and as high as 99% enantioselectivity were obtained even over a period of 80 − 240 h. The compartmentalization effect and enriching-reactant properties arising from the biomimetic microreactor are theoretically and experimentally identified as the key factors for boosting the catalysis efficiency and for regulating the kinetics of cascade catalysis. A continuous flow cascade of multi-step catalytic reactions would provide significant advantages in faster reaction times, waste reduction, and lowered step-count of syntheses, yet this ideal remains challenging in practical applications. Here the authors describe continuous flow cascade catalysis through co-localization of two catalytically active subcompartments within Pickering emulsion droplets.
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Ramos R, Bernard J, Ganachaud F, Miserez A. Protein‐Based Encapsulation Strategies: Toward Micro‐ and Nanoscale Carriers with Increased Functionality. SMALL SCIENCE 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/smsc.202100095] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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- Ricardo Ramos
- Université de Lyon INSA Lyon CNRS IMP 5223 Villeurbanne Cedex 69621 France
- INSA-Lyon, IMP Villeurbanne F-69621 France
- CNRS, UMR 5223 Ingénierie des Matériaux Polymères Villeurbanne F-69621 France
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- Université de Lyon INSA Lyon CNRS IMP 5223 Villeurbanne Cedex 69621 France
- INSA-Lyon, IMP Villeurbanne F-69621 France
- CNRS, UMR 5223 Ingénierie des Matériaux Polymères Villeurbanne F-69621 France
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- Université de Lyon INSA Lyon CNRS IMP 5223 Villeurbanne Cedex 69621 France
- INSA-Lyon, IMP Villeurbanne F-69621 France
- CNRS, UMR 5223 Ingénierie des Matériaux Polymères Villeurbanne F-69621 France
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- Biological and Biomimetic Material Laboratory Center for Sustainable Materials (SusMat), School of Materials Science and Engineering Nanyang Technological University (NTU) 50 Nanyang Avenue Singapore 637 553 Singapore
- School of Biological Sciences NTU 59 Nanyang Drive Singapore 636921 Singapore
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Yang T, Qin W, Zhang Q, Luo J, Lin D, Chen H. Essential-oil capsule preparation and its application in food preservation: A review. FOOD REVIEWS INTERNATIONAL 2022. [DOI: 10.1080/87559129.2021.2021934] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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- Tian Yang
- College of Food Science, Sichuan Agricultural University, Yaan, Sichuan, China
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- College of Food Science, Sichuan Agricultural University, Yaan, Sichuan, China
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- College of Food Science, Sichuan Agricultural University, Yaan, Sichuan, China
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- College of Food Science, Sichuan Agricultural University, Yaan, Sichuan, China
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- College of Food Science, Sichuan Agricultural University, Yaan, Sichuan, China
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- College of Food Science, Sichuan Agricultural University, Yaan, Sichuan, China
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Hong Y, Zhong W, Zhang M, Zhao H. Polymerization-Induced Interfacial Self-Assembly: A Powerful Tool for the Synthesis of Micro-sized Hollow Capsules. Macromolecules 2021. [DOI: 10.1021/acs.macromol.1c02238] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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- Yanhang Hong
- Key Laboratory of Functional Polymer Materials, Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, China
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- Key Laboratory of Functional Polymer Materials, Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Biomedical Materials, Institute of Biomedical Engineering, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Tianjin 300192, China
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- Key Laboratory of Functional Polymer Materials, Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, China
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Amstad E, Harrington MJ. From vesicles to materials: bioinspired strategies for fabricating hierarchically structured soft matter. PHILOSOPHICAL TRANSACTIONS. SERIES A, MATHEMATICAL, PHYSICAL, AND ENGINEERING SCIENCES 2021; 379:20200338. [PMID: 34334030 DOI: 10.1098/rsta.2020.0338] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 02/10/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Certain organisms including species of mollusks, polychaetes, onychophorans and arthropods produce exceptional polymeric materials outside their bodies under ambient conditions using concentrated fluid protein precursors. While much is understood about the structure-function relationships that define the properties of such materials, comparatively less is understood about how such materials are fabricated and specifically, how their defining hierarchical structures are achieved via bottom-up assembly. Yet this information holds great potential for inspiring sustainable manufacture of advanced polymeric materials with controlled multi-scale structure. In the present perspective, we first examine recent work elucidating the formation of the tough adhesive fibres of the mussel byssus via secretion of vesicles filled with condensed liquid protein phases (coacervates and liquid crystals)-highlighting which design principles are relevant for bio-inspiration. In the second part of the perspective, we examine the potential of recent advances in drops and additive manufacturing as a bioinspired platform for mimicking such processes to produce hierarchically structured materials. This article is part of the theme issue 'Bio-derived and bioinspired sustainable advanced materials for emerging technologies (part 1)'.
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- Esther Amstad
- Soft Materials Laboratory, Institute of Materials, École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne, 1015 Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Dept. of Chemistry, McGill University, 801 Sherbrooke Street West, Montreal, Quebec, Canada H3A 0B8
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Dhand AP, Poling-Skutvik R, Osuji CO. Simple production of cellulose nanofibril microcapsules and the rheology of their suspensions. SOFT MATTER 2021; 17:4517-4524. [PMID: 33710229 DOI: 10.1039/d1sm00225b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Microcapsules are commonly used in applications ranging from therapeutics to personal care products due to their ability to deliver encapsulated species through their porous shells. Here, we demonstrate a simple and scalable approach to fabricate microcapsules with porous shells by interfacial complexation of cellulose nanofibrils and oleylamine, and investigate the rheological properties of suspensions of the resulting microcapsules. The suspensions of neat capsules are viscous liquids whose viscosity increases with volume fraction according to a modified Kreiger-Dougherty relation with a maximum packing fraction of 0.74 and an intrinsic viscosity of 4.1. When polyacrylic acid (PAA) is added to the internal phase of the microcapsules, however, the suspensions become elastic and display yield stresses with power-law dependencies on capsule volume fraction and PAA concentration. The elasticity appears to originate from associative microcapsule interactions induced by PAA that is contained within and incorporated into the microcapsule shell. These results demonstrate that it is possible to tune the rheological properties of microcapsule suspensions by changing only the composition of the internal phase, thereby providing a novel method to tailor complex fluid rheology.
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- Abhishek P Dhand
- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA.
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Rhode Island, Kingston, RI 02881, USA.
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA.
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Deformation and rupture of microcapsules flowing through constricted capillary. Sci Rep 2021; 11:7707. [PMID: 33833279 PMCID: PMC8032800 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-021-86833-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2020] [Accepted: 03/16/2021] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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The dynamics of deformable microcapsules flowing through constricted channels is relevant in target delivery of chemicals in physiological systems, porous media, microfluidic medical diagnostic devices and many other applications. In some situations, the microcapsules need to sustain the stress they are subjected to as they flow through constricted channels and in others, the stress may be the rupture trigger used to release the internal content. We experimentally investigate the flow of monodispersed gellan gum microcapsules through a constricted capillary tube by measuring the evolution of the pressure difference and flow visualization. The maximum pressure difference and capsule deformation is obtained for capsules with different diameter and shell thickness. We map the conditions, e.g. diameter and shell thickness, at which the capsule membrane ruptures during the flow, releasing its internal phase.
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Steinacher M, Cont A, Du H, Persat A, Amstad E. Monodisperse Selectively Permeable Hydrogel Capsules Made from Single Emulsion Drops. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2021; 13:15601-15609. [PMID: 33764041 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.1c00230] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Capsules are often used to protect chemical and biological entities from the environment, to control the timing and location of their release, or to facilitate the collection of waste. Their performance depends on the thickness and composition of their shells, which can be closely controlled if capsules are made from double emulsion drops that are produced with microfluidics. However, the fabrication of such double emulsions is delicate, limiting throughput and increasing costs. Here, a fast, scalable method to produce monodisperse microcapsules possessing mechanically robust, thin, semipermeable hydrogel shells from single emulsion drops is introduced. This is achieved by selectively polymerizing reagents in close proximity to the drop surface to form a biocompatible 1.6 μm-thick hydrogel shell that encompasses a liquid core. The size-selective permeability of the shell enables the growth of living yeast and bacteria in their cores. Moreover, if capsules are loaded with adsorbents, they can repetitively remove waste products from water. The simplicity and robustness of the capsule fabrication makes the process scalable and cost effective. It has thus the potential to extend the use of calibrated capsules possessing well-defined dimensions to cost sensitive fields, including food, waste water treatment, or oil recovery.
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- Mathias Steinacher
- Soft Materials Laboratory, Institute of Materials, École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), Lausanne 1015, Switzerland
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- Institute of Bioengineering and Global Health Institute, School of Life Sciences, École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), Lausanne 1015, Switzerland
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- Soft Materials Laboratory, Institute of Materials, École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), Lausanne 1015, Switzerland
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- Institute of Bioengineering and Global Health Institute, School of Life Sciences, École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), Lausanne 1015, Switzerland
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- Soft Materials Laboratory, Institute of Materials, École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), Lausanne 1015, Switzerland
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Roca JF, Menezes IF, Carvalho MS. Mobility Reduction in the Flow of an Elastic Microcapsule through a Constricted Channel. Ind Eng Chem Res 2021. [DOI: 10.1021/acs.iecr.0c05572] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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- Jose F. Roca
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro 22453-900, Brazil
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro 22453-900, Brazil
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro 22453-900, Brazil
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Chen L, Cheng L, Doyle PS. Nanoemulsion-Loaded Capsules for Controlled Delivery of Lipophilic Active Ingredients. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2020; 7:2001677. [PMID: 33101868 PMCID: PMC7578884 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202001677] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/06/2020] [Revised: 06/24/2020] [Indexed: 05/04/2023]
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Nanoemulsions have become ideal candidates for loading hydrophobic active ingredients and enhancing their bioavailability in the pharmaceutical, food, and cosmetic industries. However, the lack of versatile carrier platforms for nanoemulsions hinders advanced control over their release behavior. In this work, a method is developed to encapsulate nanoemulsions in alginate capsules for the controlled delivery of lipophilic active ingredients. Functional nanoemulsions loaded with active ingredients and calcium ions are first prepared, followed by encapsulation inside alginate shells. The intrinsically high viscosity of the nanoemulsions ensures the formation of spherical capsules and high encapsulation efficiency during the synthesis. Moreover, a facile approach is developed to measure the nanoemulsion release profile from capsules through UV-vis measurement without an additional extraction step. A quantitative analysis of the release profiles shows that the capsule systems possess a tunable, delayed-burst release. The encapsulation methodology is generalized to other active ingredients, oil phases, nanodroplet sizes, and chemically crosslinked inner hydrogel cores. Overall, the capsule systems provide promising platforms for various functional nanoemulsion formulations.
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- Liang‐Hsun Chen
- Department of Chemical EngineeringMassachusetts Institute of Technology77 Massachusetts AvenueCambridgeMA02139USA
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- Department of Chemical EngineeringMassachusetts Institute of Technology77 Massachusetts AvenueCambridgeMA02139USA
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- Department of Chemical EngineeringMassachusetts Institute of Technology77 Massachusetts AvenueCambridgeMA02139USA
- Campus for Research Excellence and Technological EnterpriseSingapore138602Singapore
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Lamboley S, Trachsel A, Herrmann A. Polystyrene‐Based 2‐Oxoacetates for the Light‐Induced Release of Fragrances Under Realistic Application Conditions. MACROMOL CHEM PHYS 2020. [DOI: 10.1002/macp.202000196] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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- Serge Lamboley
- Firmenich SA Division Recherche et Développement Route des Jeunes 1, B. P. 239 CH‐1211 Genève 8 Switzerland
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- Firmenich SA Division Recherche et Développement Route des Jeunes 1, B. P. 239 CH‐1211 Genève 8 Switzerland
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- Firmenich SA Division Recherche et Développement Route des Jeunes 1, B. P. 239 CH‐1211 Genève 8 Switzerland
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Wu B, Yang C, Li B, Feng L, Hai M, Zhao CX, Chen D, Liu K, Weitz DA. Active Encapsulation in Biocompatible Nanocapsules. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2020; 16:e2002716. [PMID: 32578400 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202002716] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2020] [Revised: 05/17/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Co-precipitation is generally refers to the co-precipitation of two solids and is widely used to prepare active-loaded nanoparticles. Here, it is demonstrated that liquid and solid can precipitate simultaneously to produce hierarchical core-shell nanocapsules that encapsulate an oil core in a polymer shell. During the co-precipitation process, the polymer preferentially deposits at the oil/water interface, wetting both the oil and water phases; the behavior is determined by the spreading coefficients and driven by the energy minimization. The technique is applicable to directly encapsulate various oil actives and avoid the use of toxic solvent or surfactant during the preparation process. The obtained core-shell nanocapsules harness the advantage of biocompatibility, precise control over the shell thickness, high loading capacity, high encapsulation efficiency, good dispersity in water, and improved stability against oxidation. The applications of the nanocapsules as delivery vehicles are demonstrated by the excellent performances of natural colorant and anti-cancer drug-loaded nanocapsules. The core-shell nanocapsules with a controlled hierarchical structure are, therefore, ideal carriers for practical applications in food, cosmetics, and drug delivery.
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- Baiheng Wu
- Institute of Process Equipment, College of Energy Engineering, Zhejiang University, Zheda Road No. 38, Hangzhou, 310027, China
- State Key Laboratory of Fluid Power and Mechatronic Systems, Zhejiang University, Zheda Road No. 38, Hangzhou, 310027, China
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- Institute of Process Equipment, College of Energy Engineering, Zhejiang University, Zheda Road No. 38, Hangzhou, 310027, China
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- Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun, 130022, China
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- Institute of Process Equipment, College of Energy Engineering, Zhejiang University, Zheda Road No. 38, Hangzhou, 310027, China
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- John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Harvard University, Cambridge, MA, 02138, USA
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- John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Harvard University, Cambridge, MA, 02138, USA
- Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology, The University of Queensland, St Lucia, QLD, 4072, Australia
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- Institute of Process Equipment, College of Energy Engineering, Zhejiang University, Zheda Road No. 38, Hangzhou, 310027, China
- State Key Laboratory of Fluid Power and Mechatronic Systems, Zhejiang University, Zheda Road No. 38, Hangzhou, 310027, China
- John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Harvard University, Cambridge, MA, 02138, USA
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- Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun, 130022, China
- John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Harvard University, Cambridge, MA, 02138, USA
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- John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Harvard University, Cambridge, MA, 02138, USA
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Gasparini G, Semaoui S, Augugliaro J, Boschung A, Berthier D, Seyfried M, Begnaud F. Quantification of Residual Perfume by Py-GC-MS in Fragrance Encapsulate Polymeric Materials Intended for Biodegradation Tests. Molecules 2020; 25:E718. [PMID: 32046014 PMCID: PMC7037821 DOI: 10.3390/molecules25030718] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/16/2020] [Revised: 01/30/2020] [Accepted: 01/31/2020] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Perfume encapsulates are widely used in commercial products to control the kinetic release of odorant molecules, increase storage stability and/or improve deposition on different substrates. In most of the cases, they consist of core-shell polymeric microcapsules that contain fragrance molecules. A current challenge is to design and produce polymeric materials for encapsulation that are both resistant and non-persistent. The selection of such eco-friendly formulations is linked to a deep understanding of the polymeric material used for encapsulation and its biodegradation profile. To collect this information, pure samples of capsule shells are needed. In this article we present an innovative quantification method for residual volatiles based on pyrolysis-GC-MS to enable validation of sample quality prior to further testing. The presented analytical method also led to the development of a robust and comprehensive purification protocol for polymers from commercial samples. Standard techniques are not suited for this kind of measurement due to the non-covalent embedding of volatiles in the 3D structure of the polymers. We demonstrated the confounding impact of residual volatiles on the estimated biodegradability of fragrance encapsulates.
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- Giulio Gasparini
- Firmenich SA, Corporate R&D Division, Route des Jeunes 1, 1211 Genève, Switzerland
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- Firmenich SA, Corporate R&D Division, Route des Jeunes 1, 1211 Genève, Switzerland
- Union Française du Commerce Chimique, 75000 Paris, France
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- Firmenich SA, Corporate R&D Division, Route des Jeunes 1, 1211 Genève, Switzerland
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- Firmenich SA, Corporate R&D Division, Route des Jeunes 1, 1211 Genève, Switzerland
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- Firmenich SA, Corporate R&D Division, Route des Jeunes 1, 1211 Genève, Switzerland
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- Firmenich SA, Corporate R&D Division, Route des Jeunes 1, 1211 Genève, Switzerland
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- Firmenich SA, Corporate R&D Division, Route des Jeunes 1, 1211 Genève, Switzerland
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Nawar S, Stolaroff JK, Ye C, Wu H, Nguyen DT, Xin F, Weitz DA. Parallelizable microfluidic dropmakers with multilayer geometry for the generation of double emulsions. LAB ON A CHIP 2020; 20:147-154. [PMID: 31782446 DOI: 10.1039/c9lc00966c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/22/2023]
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Microfluidic devices enable the production of uniform double emulsions with control over droplet size and shell thickness. However, the limited production rate of microfluidic devices precludes the use of monodisperse double emulsions for industrial-scale applications, which require large quantities of droplets. To increase throughput, devices can be parallelized to contain many dropmakers operating simultaneously in one chip, but this is challenging to do for double emulsion dropmakers. Production of double emulsions requires dropmakers to have both hydrophobic and hydrophilic channels, requiring spatially precise patterning of channel surface wettability. Precise wettability patterning is difficult for devices containing multiple dropmakers, posing a significant challenge for parallelization. In this paper, we present a multilayer dropmaker geometry that greatly simplifies the process of producing microfluidic devices with excellent spatial control over channel wettability. Wettability patterning is achieved through the independent functionalization of channels in each layer prior to device assembly, rendering the dropmaker with a precise step between hydrophobic and hydrophilic channels. This device geometry enables uniform wettability patterning of parallelized dropmakers, providing a scalable approach for the production of double emulsions.
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- Saraf Nawar
- School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts 01238, USA.
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- Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, Livermore, California 94550, USA
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- School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts 01238, USA. and School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300350, China
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- Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, Livermore, California 94550, USA
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- School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts 01238, USA. and School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300350, China
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- School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts 01238, USA. and Department of Physics, Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02138, USA
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Michelon M, Leopércio BC, Carvalho MS. Microfluidic production of aqueous suspensions of gellan-based microcapsules containing hydrophobic compounds. Chem Eng Sci 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ces.2019.115314] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Sun Z, Yang C, Eggersdorfer M, Cui J, Li Y, Hai M, Chen D, Weitz DA. A general strategy for one-step fabrication of biocompatible microcapsules with controlled active release. CHINESE CHEM LETT 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cclet.2019.04.040] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Hu Y, Pérez-Mercader J. Microcapsules with Distinct Dual-Layer Shells and Their Applications for the Encapsulation, Preservation, and Slow Release of Hydrophilic Small Molecules. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2019; 11:41640-41648. [PMID: 31595738 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.9b13699] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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Microcapsules with two distinct layers of shells were fabricated using an approach combining microfluidics and photopolymerization. Unlike conventional microcapsules with a single shell, a fluorinated oil layer was introduced between the lumen and the outer polymer shell. The fluorinated oil layer significantly suppresses the leakage of the encapsulated ingredients in the lumen and consequently gives the microcapsules remarkable slow release capability for hydrophilic small molecule-based payloads, such as Rhodamine 6G. The release period of Rhodamine 6G can be up to 4 months when using a photocurable resin as the shell material, and the release of Rhodamine 6G can be regulated via the osmolality of the incubation solution for porous hydrogel microcapsules. Even under maximum hypotonic conditions, the release period of Rhodamine 6G in the hydrogel microcapsules is at least 10 days. The slow release capability can be significantly enhanced (6 weeks or longer) by increasing the thicknesses of the hydrogel shell and fluorinated oil layer.
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- Yuandu Hu
- Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences , Harvard University , Cambridge , Massachusetts 02138 , United States
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- Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences , Harvard University , Cambridge , Massachusetts 02138 , United States
- Santa Fe Institute , Santa Fe , New Mexico 87501 , United States
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Deng R, Wang Y, Yang L, Bain CD. In Situ Fabrication of Polymeric Microcapsules by Ink-Jet Printing of Emulsions. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2019; 11:40652-40661. [PMID: 31581770 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.9b14417] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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Phase separation driven by solvent evaporation of emulsions can be used to create polymeric microcapsules. The combination of emulsion solvent evaporation with ink-jet printing allows the rapid fabrication of polymeric microcapsules at a target location on a surface. The ink is an oil-in-water emulsion containing in the dispersed phase a shell-forming polymer, a core-forming fluid that is a poor solvent for the polymer, and a low-boiling good solvent. After the emulsion is printed onto the substrate, the good solvent evaporates by diffusion through the aqueous phase, and the polymer and the poor solvent phase separate to form microcapsules. The continuous aqueous phase contains polyvinyl alcohol that serves as an emulsifier and a binder of the capsules to the substrate. This method is demonstrated for microcapsules with various shell-forming polymers (polystyrene, poly(methylmethacrylate) and poly(l-lactide)) and core-forming poor solvents (hexadecane and a 4-heptanone/sunflower oil mixture). Cargoes such as fluorescent dyes (Nile Red and tetracyanoquinodimethane) or active ingredients (e.g., the fungicide tebuconazole) can be encapsulated. Uniform microcapsules are obtained by printing emulsions containing monodisperse oil droplets produced in a microfluidic device. We discuss the physical parameters that need to be controlled for the successful fabrication of microcapsules in inkjet printing. The method for rapid, in situ encapsulation could be useful for controlled-release applications such as in agrochemical sprays, fragrances, functional coatings, and topical medicines.
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- Renhua Deng
- Department of Chemistry , Durham University , Stockton Road , Durham DH1 3LE , U.K
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- Department of Chemistry , Durham University , Stockton Road , Durham DH1 3LE , U.K
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- Department of Chemistry , Durham University , Stockton Road , Durham DH1 3LE , U.K
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- Department of Chemistry , Durham University , Stockton Road , Durham DH1 3LE , U.K
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Zhang Y, Zhu G, Dong B, Tang J, Wang F, Hong S, Xing F. Salt-Triggered Release of Hydrophobic Agents from Polyelectrolyte Capsules Generated via One-Step Interfacial Multilevel and Multicomponent Assembly. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2019; 11:38353-38360. [PMID: 31553160 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.9b13888] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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Controlled release of hydrophobic agents from salt-responsive capsules is hindered by the hydrophilic shell and interfacial tension between inner oil and surrounding water. Rupturing shells in salt solution is another effective way. However, the densely entangled polyelectrolytes (PEs) in shells determined that the rupture requires extremely high ion-strength. Herein, salt-responsive capsules with double-network shells including a continuous PE-nanocrystal network and interfacial ion pairs are proposed and revealed via a one-step interfacial multilevel and multicomponent assembly (IMMA) method. Rigid nanocrystals can weaken the entanglements of PE chains and reduce the critical salt-concentration. Interfacial ion pairs are responsible for maintaining the stability of the shells. Such double networks enable the disintegration of capsules in an applicable salt-concentration without damaging the stability of capsules. In addition, hydrophobic domains assemblied by surfactants and PE-nanocrystal network supply transport pathway for oil to across hydrophilic shells and subsequently produce inverse micelle to carry oil into water. The mechanism of formation and release of capsules is systematically investigated, which further demonstrates IMMA to be a typical method for creation of sophisticated structures in a brief way.
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering , City University of Hong Kong , 83 Tat Chee Avenue , Kowloon 999077 , Hong Kong SAR , China
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Lei C, Li Q, Yang L, Deng F, Li J, Ye Z, Wang Y, Zhang Z. Controlled reversible buckling of polydopamine spherical microcapsules: revealing the hidden rich phenomena of post-buckling of spherical polymeric shells. SOFT MATTER 2019; 15:6504-6517. [PMID: 31343046 DOI: 10.1039/c9sm00705a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/24/2023]
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Under external pressure compression, various kinds of artificial microcapsules can undergo buckling induced deformation and catastrophic rupturing failure, which needs to be understood for their diverse practical applications. For this, many theories and numerical simulations have recently emerged, leading to some intriguing but often debatable predictions and scaling laws. However, experimental testing of these predictions is very limited, due to challenges in realizing prescribed buckling pathways and in situ monitoring of the buckling procedure. Herein, we report the buckling behaviors of well-defined spherical polydopamine (PDA) capsules with tunable sizes and homogeneous nanoscale shells. Simple but controlled solvent evaporation was implemented inside a home-made optical chamber to induce buckling of PDA capsules by following a prescribed pathway toward targeted shapes that are only dictated by the inherent material properties of the capsules. In addition, the buckling speed was slowed down to the timescale of minutes, which can prevent buckling from being trapped at some metastable intermediate states as well as facilitating in situ optical monitoring of the whole buckling procedure in slow motion. In this way, several classic buckling behaviors were clearly observed, including the sudden appearance of spinodal-like dimples above critical pressures, transition of the indentation rim from the axisymmetric to polygonal shape, and evolution of multi-indented buckling into single indented buckling following Ostwald ripening. These observations are qualitatively comparable with recent predictions from numerical results. Furthermore, some novel buckling phenomena have been reported for the first time, which might stimulate further theories and numerical simulations.
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- Caifen Lei
- Key Laboratory of Functional Polymer Materials of Ministry of Education, Institute of Polymer Chemistry, College of Chemistry, Nankai University, 300071 Tianjin, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Functional Polymer Materials of Ministry of Education, Institute of Polymer Chemistry, College of Chemistry, Nankai University, 300071 Tianjin, China.
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China
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- Key Laboratory of Functional Polymer Materials of Ministry of Education, Institute of Polymer Chemistry, College of Chemistry, Nankai University, 300071 Tianjin, China.
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China
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- Key Laboratory of Functional Polymer Materials of Ministry of Education, Institute of Polymer Chemistry, College of Chemistry, Nankai University, 300071 Tianjin, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Functional Polymer Materials of Ministry of Education, Institute of Polymer Chemistry, College of Chemistry, Nankai University, 300071 Tianjin, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Functional Polymer Materials of Ministry of Education, Institute of Polymer Chemistry, College of Chemistry, Nankai University, 300071 Tianjin, China.
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Etienne G, Ong ILH, Amstad E. Bioinspired Viscoelastic Capsules: Delivery Vehicles and Beyond. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2019; 31:e1808233. [PMID: 31081156 DOI: 10.1002/adma.201808233] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2018] [Revised: 04/01/2019] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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Microcapsules are often used as individually dispersed carriers of active ingredients to prolong their shelf life or to protect premature reactions with substances contained in the surrounding. This study goes beyond this application and employs microcapsules as principal building blocks of macroscopic 3D materials with well-defined granular structures. To achieve this goal and inspired by nature, capsules are fabricated from block-copolymer surfactants that are functionalized with catechols, a metal-coordinating motive. These surfactants self-assemble at the surface of emulsion drops where they are ionically cross-linked to form viscoelastic capsules that display a low permeability even toward small encapsulants. It is demonstrated that the combination of the mechanical strength, flexibility, and stickiness of the capsules enables their additive manufacturing into macroscopic granular structures. Thereby, they open up new opportunities for 3D printing of soft, self-healing materials composed of individual compartments that can be functionalized with different types of spatially separated reagents.
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- Gianluca Etienne
- Soft Materials Laboratory, Institute of Materials, École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), CH-1015, Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Soft Materials Laboratory, Institute of Materials, École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), CH-1015, Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Soft Materials Laboratory, Institute of Materials, École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), CH-1015, Lausanne, Switzerland
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Opalski AS, Makuch K, Lai YK, Derzsi L, Garstecki P. Grooved step emulsification systems optimize the throughput of passive generation of monodisperse emulsions. LAB ON A CHIP 2019; 19:1183-1192. [PMID: 30843018 DOI: 10.1039/c8lc01096j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/07/2023]
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Microfluidic step emulsification passively produces highly monodisperse droplets and can be easily parallelized for high throughput emulsion production. The two main techniques used for step emulsification are: i) edge-based droplet generation (EDGE), where droplets are formed in a single, very wide and shallow nozzle, and ii) microchannel emulsification (MCE), where droplets are formed in many separated narrow nozzles. These techniques differ in modes of droplet formation that influence the throughput and monodispersity of produced emulsions. Here we report a systematic study of novel grooved step emulsifying geometries, a hybrid of MCE and EDGE architectures. We introduce partitions of different heights to a wide (EDGE-like) slit to establish optimal geometries for high-throughput droplet production. We demonstrate that the volume and monodispersity of the produced emulsion can be tuned solely by changing the height of these partitions. We show that the spacing of the partitions influences the size of the produced droplets, but not the population monodispersity. We also determine the moment of transition between two distinct droplet generation modes as a function of the geometrical parameters of the nozzle. The optimized grooved geometry appears to combine the advantages of both MCE and EDGE, i.e. spatial localization of droplet forming units (DFUs), high-throughput formation of tightly monodisperse droplets from parallel DFUs, and low sensitivity to variation in the flow rate of the dispersed phase. As a proof-of-concept we show grooved devices that for a 260-fold increase of flow rate produce droplets with volume increased by just 75%, as compared to 91% increase in volume over a 180-fold increase of flow rate of the dispersed phase in MCE devices. We also present the optimum microfluidic device geometry that almost doubles the throughput of an MCE device in the generation of nanoliter droplets.
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- Adam S Opalski
- Institute of Physical Chemistry, Polish Academy of Sciences, Warsaw, Poland.
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- Esther Amstad
- Institute of Materials, Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), Switzerland.
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Ishizuka F, Stenzel MH, Zetterlund PB. Microcapsule synthesis via RAFT photopolymerization in vegetable Oil as a green solvent. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2018. [DOI: 10.1002/pola.28958] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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- Fumi Ishizuka
- School of Chemical Engineering, Centre for Advanced Macromolecular Design, The University of New South Wales; Sydney New South Wales 2052 Australia
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- School of Chemistry, Centre for Advanced Macromolecular Design; The University of New South Wales; Sydney New South Wales 2052 Australia
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Centre for Advanced Macromolecular Design, The University of New South Wales; Sydney New South Wales 2052 Australia
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The preparation methods and applications of flavor and fragrance capsules based on polymeric, inorganic and polymeric–inorganic wall materials are summarized.
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- Lei He
- School of Perfume and Aroma Technology
- Shanghai Institute of Technology
- Shanghai
- China
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- School of Perfume and Aroma Technology
- Shanghai Institute of Technology
- Shanghai
- China
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- School of Perfume and Aroma Technology
- Shanghai Institute of Technology
- Shanghai
- China
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