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Hellmann C, Greiner A, Vilcinskas A. Design of Polymer Carriers for Optimized Pheromone Release in Sustainable Insect Control Strategies. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2024; 11:e2304098. [PMID: 38145363 PMCID: PMC10916555 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202304098] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/21/2023] [Revised: 11/06/2023] [Indexed: 12/26/2023]
Abstract
Semiochemicals such as pheromones play a major role in communication between insects, influencing their spatial orientation, aggregation, defense, and mating. The rational chemical design of precision pheromone-releasing materials are increased the efficiency of pheromone-based plant protection agents. Decades of research is begun to unravel the complex communication structures regulated by semiochemicals, from the neuronal perception of specific chemical substances to the behavioral responses in hundreds of species, including many devastating pest insects. This article summarizes the most effective uses of semiochemicals in agriculture, the behavioral responses of selected target species, and controlled-release strategies based on formulations such as novel fibrous polymer carriers. This study helps scientists, decision-makers, farmers, and the public understand the importance of appropriate mating disruption techniques that reduce the need for broad-spectrum insecticides and limit their impact on non-target and beneficial insects.
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- Christoph Hellmann
- Branch BioresourcesFraunhofer Institute for Molecular Biology and Applied Ecology IMEOhlebergsweg 1235392GiessenGermany
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- Macromolecular Chemistry IIBavarian Polymer InstituteUniversity of BayreuthUniversitätsstrasse 3095440BayreuthGermany
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- Branch BioresourcesFraunhofer Institute for Molecular Biology and Applied Ecology IMEOhlebergsweg 1235392GiessenGermany
- Institute of Insect BiotechnologyJustus‐Liebig‐University GiessenHeinrich‐Buff‐Ring 26–3235392GiessenGermany
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Shangguan WJ, Mei XD, Chen HP, Hu S, Xu CL, Wang L, Lv KF, Huang QL, Xu HL, Cao LD. Biodegradable electrospun fibers as sustained-release carriers of insect pheromones for field trapping of Spodoptera litura (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae). PEST MANAGEMENT SCIENCE 2023; 79:4774-4783. [PMID: 37474484 DOI: 10.1002/ps.7673] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/08/2023] [Revised: 07/15/2023] [Accepted: 07/21/2023] [Indexed: 07/22/2023]
Abstract
BACKGROUND Insect pheromones are highly effective and environmentally friendly, and are widely used in the monitoring and trapping of pests. However, many researchers have found that various factors such as ultraviolet light and temperature in the field environment can accelerate the volatilization of pheromones, thus affecting the actual control effect. In recent years, electrospinning technology has demonstrated remarkable potential in the preparation of sustained carriers. Moreover, the utilization of biodegradable materials in electrospinning presents a promising avenue for the advancement of eco-friendly carriers. RESULTS In this study, homogeneous and defect-free pheromone carriers were obtained by electrospinning using fully biodegradable polyhydroxybutyrate materials and pheromones of Spodoptera litura. The electrospun fibers with porous structure could continuously release pheromone (the longest can be ≤80 days). They also had low light transmission, hydrophobic protection. More importantly, the pheromone-loaded electrospun fiber carriers showed stable release and good trapping effect in the field. They could trap pests for at least 7 weeks in the field environment without other light stabilizers added. CONCLUSION Sustained-release carriers constructed by electrospinning and green materials could improve the efficacy of pheromones and ensure environmental friendliness, and provided a tool for the management of S. litura and other pests and sustainable development of agricultural. © 2023 Society of Chemical Industry.
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- Wen-Jie Shangguan
- College of Modern Agriculture and Ecological Environment, Heilongjiang University, Harbin, China
- Institute of Plant Protection, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Institute of Plant Protection, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Institute of Plant Protection, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Institute of Plant Protection, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Institute of Plant Protection, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Pherobio Technology Co. Ltd., Beijing, China
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- Pherobio Technology Co. Ltd., Beijing, China
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- Institute of Plant Protection, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, China
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- College of Modern Agriculture and Ecological Environment, Heilongjiang University, Harbin, China
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- Institute of Plant Protection, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, China
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Aguirre M, Ballard N, Gonzalez E, Hamzehlou S, Sardon H, Calderon M, Paulis M, Tomovska R, Dupin D, Bean RH, Long TE, Leiza JR, Asua JM. Polymer Colloids: Current Challenges, Emerging Applications, and New Developments. Macromolecules 2023; 56:2579-2607. [PMID: 37066026 PMCID: PMC10101531 DOI: 10.1021/acs.macromol.3c00108] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/19/2023] [Revised: 03/02/2023] [Indexed: 04/18/2023]
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Polymer colloids are complex materials that have the potential to be used in a vast array of applications. One of the main reasons for their continued growth in commercial use is the water-based emulsion polymerization process through which they are generally synthesized. This technique is not only highly efficient from an industrial point of view but also extremely versatile and permits the large-scale production of colloidal particles with controllable properties. In this perspective, we seek to highlight the central challenges in the synthesis and use of polymer colloids, with respect to both existing and emerging applications. We first address the challenges in the current production and application of polymer colloids, with a particular focus on the transition toward sustainable feedstocks and reduced environmental impact in their primary commercial applications. Later, we highlight the features that allow novel polymer colloids to be designed and applied in emerging application areas. Finally, we present recent approaches that have used the unique colloidal nature in unconventional processing techniques.
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- Miren Aguirre
- POLYMAT,
Kimika Fakultatea, University of the Basque
Country UPV/EHU, Joxe Mari Korta Zentroa, Tolosa Hiribidea 72, 20018 Donostia-San Sebastian, Spain
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- POLYMAT,
Kimika Fakultatea, University of the Basque
Country UPV/EHU, Joxe Mari Korta Zentroa, Tolosa Hiribidea 72, 20018 Donostia-San Sebastian, Spain
- IKERBASQUE,
Basque Foundation for Science, Plaza Euskadi 5, 48009 Bilbao, Spain
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- POLYMAT,
Kimika Fakultatea, University of the Basque
Country UPV/EHU, Joxe Mari Korta Zentroa, Tolosa Hiribidea 72, 20018 Donostia-San Sebastian, Spain
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- POLYMAT,
Kimika Fakultatea, University of the Basque
Country UPV/EHU, Joxe Mari Korta Zentroa, Tolosa Hiribidea 72, 20018 Donostia-San Sebastian, Spain
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- POLYMAT,
Kimika Fakultatea, University of the Basque
Country UPV/EHU, Joxe Mari Korta Zentroa, Tolosa Hiribidea 72, 20018 Donostia-San Sebastian, Spain
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- POLYMAT,
Kimika Fakultatea, University of the Basque
Country UPV/EHU, Joxe Mari Korta Zentroa, Tolosa Hiribidea 72, 20018 Donostia-San Sebastian, Spain
- IKERBASQUE,
Basque Foundation for Science, Plaza Euskadi 5, 48009 Bilbao, Spain
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- POLYMAT,
Kimika Fakultatea, University of the Basque
Country UPV/EHU, Joxe Mari Korta Zentroa, Tolosa Hiribidea 72, 20018 Donostia-San Sebastian, Spain
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- POLYMAT,
Kimika Fakultatea, University of the Basque
Country UPV/EHU, Joxe Mari Korta Zentroa, Tolosa Hiribidea 72, 20018 Donostia-San Sebastian, Spain
- IKERBASQUE,
Basque Foundation for Science, Plaza Euskadi 5, 48009 Bilbao, Spain
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- CIDETEC,
Parque Científico y Tecnológico de Gipuzkoa, P° Miramón 196, 20014 Donostia-San Sebastian, Spain
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- Biodesign
Institute, Center for Sustainable Macromolecular Materials and Manufacturing
(SM3), School of Molecular Sciences, Arizona
State University, Tempe, Arizona 85281, United States
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- Biodesign
Institute, Center for Sustainable Macromolecular Materials and Manufacturing
(SM3), School of Molecular Sciences, Arizona
State University, Tempe, Arizona 85281, United States
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- POLYMAT,
Kimika Fakultatea, University of the Basque
Country UPV/EHU, Joxe Mari Korta Zentroa, Tolosa Hiribidea 72, 20018 Donostia-San Sebastian, Spain
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- POLYMAT,
Kimika Fakultatea, University of the Basque
Country UPV/EHU, Joxe Mari Korta Zentroa, Tolosa Hiribidea 72, 20018 Donostia-San Sebastian, Spain
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Garde-Cerdán T, Souza-da Costa B, Rubio-Bretón P, Pérez-Álvarez EP. Nanotechnology: recent advances in viticulture and enology. JOURNAL OF THE SCIENCE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE 2021; 101:6156-6166. [PMID: 34184284 DOI: 10.1002/jsfa.11406] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/09/2020] [Revised: 05/12/2021] [Accepted: 06/28/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
Abstract
Nowadays, nanoscience is a leading modern science that has a major impact on the food, pharmaceutical, and agriculture sectors. Several nanomaterials show a great potential for use during vine growing and winemaking processes. In viticulture, nanotechnology can be applied to protect vines against phytopathogens and to improve grape yield and quality. Thus, nanotechnology may allow the use of lesser amounts of phytochemical compounds, reducing environmental impact and promoting a more sustainable agriculture. And in winemaking, nanomaterials and nanodevices can be used to control the growth of spoilage microorganisms and to reduce or remove undesirable compounds, such as ethyl phenols (4-ethylphenol and 4-ethylguaiacol), biogenic amines, and tartaric acid, and so on, as well as to facilitate some technological processes (i.e. in wine filtration to eliminate microorganisms). This review summarizes recent studies with applications of nanotechnology in viticulture in order to facilitate agronomic management and optimize grape production and in enology to improve wine quality and safety. © 2021 Society of Chemical Industry.
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- Teresa Garde-Cerdán
- Grupo VIENAP, Instituto de Ciencias de la Vid y del Vino (CSIC, Universidad de La Rioja, Gobierno de La Rioja), Logroño, Spain
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- Grupo VIENAP, Instituto de Ciencias de la Vid y del Vino (CSIC, Universidad de La Rioja, Gobierno de La Rioja), Logroño, Spain
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- Grupo VIENAP, Instituto de Ciencias de la Vid y del Vino (CSIC, Universidad de La Rioja, Gobierno de La Rioja), Logroño, Spain
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- Grupo VIENAP, Instituto de Ciencias de la Vid y del Vino (CSIC, Universidad de La Rioja, Gobierno de La Rioja), Logroño, Spain
- Centro de Edafología y Biología Aplicada del Segura (CEBAS-CSIC), Murcia, Spain
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Gonzalez E, Barquero A, Muñoz-Sanchez B, Paulis M, Leiza JR. Green Electrospinning of Polymer Latexes: A Systematic Study of the Effect of Latex Properties on Fiber Morphology. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2021; 11:706. [PMID: 33799700 PMCID: PMC7999345 DOI: 10.3390/nano11030706] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/18/2021] [Revised: 03/06/2021] [Accepted: 03/08/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
Abstract
Green electrospinning is a relatively new promising technology in which a polymer (latex) can be spun from an aqueous dispersion with the help of a template polymer. This method is a green, clean and safe technology that is able to spin hydrophobic polymers using water as an electrospinning medium. In this article, a systematic study that investigates the influence of the template polymer molar mass, the total solids content of the initial dispersion and the particle/template ratio is presented. Furthermore, the influence of the surfactant used to stabilize the polymer particles, the surface functionality of the polymer particles and the use of a bimodal particle size distribution on the final fiber morphology is studied for the first time. In green electrospinning, the viscosity of the initial complex blend depends on the amount and molar mass of the template polymer but also on the total solids content of the dispersion to be spun. Thus, both parameters must be carefully taken into account in order to fine-tune the final fiber morphology. Additionally, the particle packing and the surface chemistry of the polymer particles also play an important role in the obtained nanofibers quality.
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- Edurne Gonzalez
- POLYMAT, Kimika Aplikatua Saila, Kimika Fakultatea, University of the Basque Country UPV/EHU, Joxe Mari Korta Zentroa, Tolosa Hiribidea 72, 20018 Donostia-San Sebastián, Spain; (A.B.); (B.M.-S.); (M.P.); (J.R.L.)
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Theerasilp M, Crespy D. pH-Responsive Nanofibers for Precise and Sequential Delivery of Multiple Payloads. ACS APPLIED BIO MATERIALS 2019; 2:4283-4290. [PMID: 35021443 DOI: 10.1021/acsabm.9b00551] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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Effective combination therapies can be achieved by programming materials for controlling release sequence, timing, and dose of multiple payloads. Herein, we synthesize dextran esters by coesterification of dextran, which display responsive properties at a precise pH threshold between 5.0 and 7.0. Multilayers electrospun nanofibers are prepared so that three different payloads are entrapped in three different dextran esters. The release of the three drugs can be sequentially and independently activated by a gradual increase of pH value. Because both pH threshold and release kinetics are matching conditions encountered by aliments along the gastrointestinal tract, these dextran ester multilayer nanofibers are promising for oral drug delivery.
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- Man Theerasilp
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, School of Molecular Science and Engineering, Vidyasirimedhi Institute of Science and Technology (VISTEC), Rayong 21210, Thailand
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, School of Molecular Science and Engineering, Vidyasirimedhi Institute of Science and Technology (VISTEC), Rayong 21210, Thailand
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Zhao P, Soin N, Prashanthi K, Chen J, Dong S, Zhou E, Zhu Z, Narasimulu AA, Montemagno CD, Yu L, Luo J. Emulsion Electrospinning of Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) Nanofibrous Membranes for High-Performance Triboelectric Nanogenerators. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2018; 10:5880-5891. [PMID: 29346721 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.7b18442] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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Electrospinning is a simple, versatile technique for fabricating fibrous nanomaterials with the desirable features of extremely high porosities and large surface areas. Using emulsion electrospinning, polytetrafluoroethylene/polyethene oxide (PTFE/PEO) membranes were fabricated, followed by a sintering process to obtain pure PTFE fibrous membranes, which were further utilized against a polyamide 6 (PA6) membrane for vertical contact-mode triboelectric nanogenerators (TENGs). Electrostatic force microscopy (EFM) measurements of the sintered electrospun PTFE membranes revealed the presence of both positive and negative surface charges owing to the transfer of positive charge from PEO which was further corroborated by FTIR measurements. To enhance the ensuing triboelectric surface charge, a facile negative charge-injection process was carried out onto the electrospun (ES) PTFE subsequently. The fabricated TENG gave a stabilized peak-to-peak open-circuit voltage (Voc) of up to ∼900 V, a short-circuit current density (Jsc) of ∼20 mA m-2, and a corresponding charge density of ∼149 μC m-2, which are ∼12, 14, and 11 times higher than the corresponding values prior to the ion-injection treatment. This increase in the surface charge density is caused by the inversion of positive surface charges with the simultaneous increase in the negative surface charge on the PTFE surface, which was confirmed by using EFM measurements. The negative charge injection led to an enhanced power output density of ∼9 W m-2 with high stability as confirmed from the continuous operation of the ion-injected PTFE/PA6 TENG for 30 000 operation cycles, without any significant reduction in the output. The work thus introduces a relatively simple, cost-effective, and environmentally friendly technique for fabricating fibrous fluoropolymer polymer membranes with high thermal/chemical resistance in TENG field and a direct ion-injection method which is able to dramatically improve the surface negative charge density of the PTFE fibrous membranes.
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- Pengfei Zhao
- Institute for Materials Research & Innovation (IMRI), School of Engineering, University of Bolton , Deane Road, Bolton BL3 5AB, United Kingdom
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- Institute for Materials Research & Innovation (IMRI), School of Engineering, University of Bolton , Deane Road, Bolton BL3 5AB, United Kingdom
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- Ingenuity Lab, Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering, University of Alberta , Edmonton, Alberta T6G 2V4, Canada
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- Key Laboratory of RF Circuit and System, Ministry of Education, Hangzhou Dianzi University , Hangzhou 310018, China
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- Key Laboratory of RF Circuit and System, Ministry of Education, Hangzhou Dianzi University , Hangzhou 310018, China
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- Institute for Materials Research & Innovation (IMRI), School of Engineering, University of Bolton , Deane Road, Bolton BL3 5AB, United Kingdom
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- School of Environmental and Materials Engineering, College of Engineering, Shanghai Polytechnic University , Shanghai 201209, P. R. China
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- Institute for Materials Research & Innovation (IMRI), School of Engineering, University of Bolton , Deane Road, Bolton BL3 5AB, United Kingdom
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- Key Laboratory of RF Circuit and System, Ministry of Education, Hangzhou Dianzi University , Hangzhou 310018, China
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- Institute for Materials Research & Innovation (IMRI), School of Engineering, University of Bolton , Deane Road, Bolton BL3 5AB, United Kingdom
- Key Laboratory of RF Circuit and System, Ministry of Education, Hangzhou Dianzi University , Hangzhou 310018, China
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Jenjob R, Seidi F, Crespy D. Encoding materials for programming a temporal sequence of actions. J Mater Chem B 2018; 6:1433-1448. [DOI: 10.1039/c7tb03215c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
Abstract
Materials are usually synthesized to allow a function that is either independent of time or that can be triggered in a specific environment.
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- R. Jenjob
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering
- School of Molecular Science and Engineering
- Vidyasirimedhi Institute of Science and Technology
- Rayong 21210
- Thailand
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering
- School of Molecular Science and Engineering
- Vidyasirimedhi Institute of Science and Technology
- Rayong 21210
- Thailand
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering
- School of Molecular Science and Engineering
- Vidyasirimedhi Institute of Science and Technology
- Rayong 21210
- Thailand
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He CW, Parowatkin M, Mailänder V, Flechtner-Mors M, Ziener U, Landfester K, Crespy D. Sequence-Controlled Delivery of Peptides from Hierarchically Structured Nanomaterials. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2017; 9:3885-3894. [PMID: 28051296 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.6b13176] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
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Peptide drugs delivered orally need to be protected from degradation for achieving their functions. To fulfill the complicated task of oral drug delivery, we present a hierarchically structured drug-delivery system that can undertake structural changes, so multiple functions can be triggered by a sequence of stimuli. Such hierarchical system is achieved in a nanoparticle-in-nanofiber configuration, in which both the nanofibers and the nanoparticles are pH-responsive and biocompatible. A model peptide is efficiently encapsulated under mild condition, and the nanocarriers are further electrospun with a pH-responsive mucoadhesive polymer. The nanoparticles are released from the nanofibers, and thereafter the peptides are released from the nanoparticles in a pH-responsive manner. The nanoparticles are compatible with caco-2 cells, and the endocytosis of the nanoparticles is described in detail.
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- Carl Wei He
- Max Planck Institute for Polymer Research , Ackermannweg 10, 55128 Mainz, Germany
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- Max Planck Institute for Polymer Research , Ackermannweg 10, 55128 Mainz, Germany
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- Max Planck Institute for Polymer Research , Ackermannweg 10, 55128 Mainz, Germany
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- Max Planck Institute for Polymer Research , Ackermannweg 10, 55128 Mainz, Germany
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- Max Planck Institute for Polymer Research , Ackermannweg 10, 55128 Mainz, Germany
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, School of Molecular Science and Engineering, Vidyasirimedhi Institute of Science and Technology , 21210 Rayong, Thailand
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Noruzi M. Electrospun nanofibres in agriculture and the food industry: a review. JOURNAL OF THE SCIENCE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE 2016; 96:4663-4678. [PMID: 27029997 DOI: 10.1002/jsfa.7737] [Citation(s) in RCA: 67] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/27/2015] [Revised: 02/05/2016] [Accepted: 03/24/2016] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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The interesting characteristics of electrospun nanofibres, such as high surface-to-volume ratio, nanoporosity, and high safety, make them suitable candidates for use in a variety of applications. In the recent decade, electrospun nanofibres have been applied to different potential fields such as filtration, wound dressing, drug delivery, etc. and a significant number of review papers have been published in these fields. However, the use of electrospun nanofibres in agriculture is comparatively novel and is still in its infancy. In this paper, the specific applications of electrospun nanofibres in agriculture and food science, including plant protection using pheromone-loaded nanofibres, plant protection using encapsulation of biocontrol agents, preparation of protective clothes for farm workers, encapsulation of agrochemical materials, deoxyribonucleic acid extraction in agricultural research studies, pre-concentration and measurement of pesticides in crops and environmental samples, preparation of nanobiosensors for pesticide detection, encapsulation of food materials, fabrication of food packaging materials, and filtration of beverage products are reviewed and discussed. This paper may help researchers develop the use of electrospun nanofibres in agriculture and food science to address some serious problems such as the intensive use of pesticides. © 2016 Society of Chemical Industry.
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- Masumeh Noruzi
- Nanotechnology Department, Agricultural Biotechnology Research Institute of Iran (ABRII), Agricultural Research, Education and Extension Organization (AREEO), Karaj, Iran. ,
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Buchholz V, Molnar M, Wang H, Reich S, Agarwal S, Fischer M, Greiner A. Protection of Vine Plants against Esca Disease by Breathable Electrospun Antifungal Nonwovens. Macromol Biosci 2016; 16:1391-7. [PMID: 27281232 DOI: 10.1002/mabi.201600118] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/03/2016] [Revised: 05/09/2016] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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The harmful Esca disease in vine plants caused by wood-inhabiting fungi including Phaeomoniella chlamydospora (Pch) is spreading all across the world. This disease leads to poor vine crops and a slow decline or to a sudden dieback of the vine plants. The pruning wounds of vine plants are the main entry point for Pch. While model experiments with aerosol particles recommend electrospun nonwovens as a suitable barrier to block Pch, tests with living spores show clearly that only electrospun fibrous nonwovens do not prevent Pch invasion. However it is found, that with antifungal additives electrospun nonwovens could be applied successfully for blocking of Pch to infect the substrate. Thereby, a highly useful concept for the protection of vine plants against Esca disease is provided which could also serve as a concept for related plant diseases.
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- Viola Buchholz
- Macromolecular Chemistry II and Bayreuth Center for Colloid and Interfaces, University of Bayreuth, D-95440, Bayreuth, Germany
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- Julius-Kühn Institut, Institute for Plant Protection in Fruit Crops and Viticulture Geilweilerhof, D-76833, Siebeldingen, Germany
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- Macromolecular Chemistry II and Bayreuth Center for Colloid and Interfaces, University of Bayreuth, D-95440, Bayreuth, Germany
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- Macromolecular Chemistry II and Bayreuth Center for Colloid and Interfaces, University of Bayreuth, D-95440, Bayreuth, Germany
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- Macromolecular Chemistry II and Bayreuth Center for Colloid and Interfaces, University of Bayreuth, D-95440, Bayreuth, Germany
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- Julius-Kühn Institut, Institute for Plant Protection in Fruit Crops and Viticulture Geilweilerhof, D-76833, Siebeldingen, Germany.
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- Macromolecular Chemistry II and Bayreuth Center for Colloid and Interfaces, University of Bayreuth, D-95440, Bayreuth, Germany.
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Langner M, Greiner A. Wet-Laid Meets Electrospinning: Nonwovens for Filtration Applications from Short Electrospun Polymer Nanofiber Dispersions. Macromol Rapid Commun 2016; 37:351-5. [DOI: 10.1002/marc.201500514] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/26/2015] [Revised: 11/08/2015] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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- Markus Langner
- Macromolecular Chemistry II; Bayreuth Center for Colloids and Interfaces; University Bayreuth; Universitätsstraße 30; Bayreuth 95440 Germany
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- Macromolecular Chemistry II; Bayreuth Center for Colloids and Interfaces; University Bayreuth; Universitätsstraße 30; Bayreuth 95440 Germany
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Feng Y, Xiong T, Jiang S, Liu S, Hou H. Mechanical properties and chemical resistance of electrospun polyterafluoroethylene fibres. RSC Adv 2016. [DOI: 10.1039/c5ra27676d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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A very small addition of PEO during electrospinning led to fibrous PTFE membranes with excellent mechanical properties and chemical resistance.
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- Yan Feng
- Department of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
- Jiangxi Normal University
- Nanchang 330027
- PR China
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- Department of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
- Jiangxi Normal University
- Nanchang 330027
- PR China
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- Department of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
- Jiangxi Normal University
- Nanchang 330027
- PR China
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- Department of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
- Jiangxi Normal University
- Nanchang 330027
- PR China
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- Department of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
- Jiangxi Normal University
- Nanchang 330027
- PR China
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Camerlo A, Vebert-Nardin C, Rossi RM, Popa AM. Fragrance encapsulation in polymeric matrices by emulsion electrospinning. Eur Polym J 2013. [DOI: 10.1016/j.eurpolymj.2013.08.028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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Bubel K, Zhang Y, Assem Y, Agarwal S, Greiner A. Tenside-Free Biodegradable Polymer Nanofiber Nonwovens by “Green Electrospinning”. Macromolecules 2013. [DOI: 10.1021/ma401044s] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
Affiliation(s)
- Kathrin Bubel
- Philipps-Universität Marburg, Fachbereich Chemie, Hans-Meerwein-Straße, 35032 Marburg, Germany
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- Philipps-Universität Marburg, Fachbereich Chemie, Hans-Meerwein-Straße, 35032 Marburg, Germany
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- Philipps-Universität Marburg, Fachbereich Chemie, Hans-Meerwein-Straße, 35032 Marburg, Germany
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- Philipps-Universität Marburg, Fachbereich Chemie, Hans-Meerwein-Straße, 35032 Marburg, Germany
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- Universität Bayreuth, Macromolecular Chemistry II and Bayreuth Center for Colloids and Interfaces, Universitätsstraße 30, 95440 Bayreuth, Germany
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Wohnhaas C, Friedemann K, Busko D, Landfester K, Baluschev S, Crespy D, Turshatov A. All Organic Nanofibers As Ultralight Versatile Support for Triplet-Triplet Annihilation Upconversion. ACS Macro Lett 2013; 2:446-450. [PMID: 35581854 DOI: 10.1021/mz400100j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 66] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/17/2023]
Abstract
We present a method for the fabrication of ultralight upconverting mats consisting of rigid polymer nanofibers. The mats are prepared by simultaneously electrospinning an aqueous solution of a polymer with pronounced oxygen-barrier properties and functional nanocapsules containing a sensitizer/emitter couple optimized for triplet-triplet annihilation photon upconversion. The optical functionality of the nanocapsules is preserved during the electrospinning process. The nanofibers demonstrate efficient upconversion fluorescence centered at λmax = 550 nm under low intensity excitation with a continuous wave laser (λ = 635 nm, power = 5 mW). The pronounced oxygen-barrier property of the polymer matrix may efficiently prevent the oxygen penetration so upconversion fluorescence is registered in ambient atmosphere. The demonstrated method can be used for the production of upconverting ultralight porous coatings for sensors or upconverting membranes with freely variable thickness for solar cells.
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Affiliation(s)
- Christian Wohnhaas
- Max Planck Institute for Polymer Research, Ackermannweg 10, 55128 Mainz,
Germany
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- Max Planck Institute for Polymer Research, Ackermannweg 10, 55128 Mainz,
Germany
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- Max Planck Institute for Polymer Research, Ackermannweg 10, 55128 Mainz,
Germany
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- Max Planck Institute for Polymer Research, Ackermannweg 10, 55128 Mainz,
Germany
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- Max Planck Institute for Polymer Research, Ackermannweg 10, 55128 Mainz,
Germany
- Optics
and Spectroscopy
Department, Faculty of Physics, Sofia University “St. Kliment Ochridski”, James Bourchier
5, 1164 Sofia, Bulgaria
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- Max Planck Institute for Polymer Research, Ackermannweg 10, 55128 Mainz,
Germany
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- Max Planck Institute for Polymer Research, Ackermannweg 10, 55128 Mainz,
Germany
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