1
|
Xu J, Zhang M, Shan Y, Wang B, Cao Q, Xu S, Qu Y, Jia H, Wang X, Xiao LP. Advanced biomass-based Janus materials: Classification, preparation and application: A review. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 265:131085. [PMID: 38521335 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.131085] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/25/2023] [Revised: 03/19/2024] [Accepted: 03/20/2024] [Indexed: 03/25/2024]
Abstract
In contrast to conventional particles characterized by isotropic surfaces, Janus particles possess anisotropic surfaces, resulting in unique physicochemical properties and functional attributes. In recent times, there has been a surge in interest regarding the synthesis of Janus particles using biological macromolecules. Various synthesis techniques have been developed for the fabrication of Janus materials derived from biomass. These methods include electrospinning, freeze-drying, secondary casting film formation, self-assembly technology, and other approaches. In the realm of Janus composite materials, those derived from biomass have found extensive applications in diverse domains including oil-water separation, sensors, photocatalysis, and medical materials. This article provides a systematic introduction to the classification of Janus materials, with a specific focus on various types of biomass-based Janus materials (mainly cellulose-based Janus materials, lignin-based Janus materials and protein-based Janus materials) and the methods used for their preparation. This work will not only deepen the understanding of biomass-based Janus materials, but also contribute to the development of new methods for designing biomass-based Janus structures to optimize biomass utilization.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Jingyu Xu
- Liaoning Key Lab of Lignocellulose Chemistry and BioMaterials, Liaoning Collaborative Innovation Center for Lignocellulosic Biorefinery, College of Light Industry and Chemical Engineering, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian 116034, China; College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Heilongjiang Province Key Laboratory of Polymeric Composition, Qiqihar University, Qiqihar, China
| | - Mingyu Zhang
- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Heilongjiang Province Key Laboratory of Polymeric Composition, Qiqihar University, Qiqihar, China
| | - Yutong Shan
- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Heilongjiang Province Key Laboratory of Polymeric Composition, Qiqihar University, Qiqihar, China
| | - Bo Wang
- Liaoning Key Lab of Lignocellulose Chemistry and BioMaterials, Liaoning Collaborative Innovation Center for Lignocellulosic Biorefinery, College of Light Industry and Chemical Engineering, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian 116034, China
| | - Qiping Cao
- Liaoning Key Lab of Lignocellulose Chemistry and BioMaterials, Liaoning Collaborative Innovation Center for Lignocellulosic Biorefinery, College of Light Industry and Chemical Engineering, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian 116034, China
| | - Shuangping Xu
- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Heilongjiang Province Key Laboratory of Polymeric Composition, Qiqihar University, Qiqihar, China.
| | - Yanqing Qu
- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Heilongjiang Province Key Laboratory of Polymeric Composition, Qiqihar University, Qiqihar, China
| | - Hongge Jia
- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Heilongjiang Province Key Laboratory of Polymeric Composition, Qiqihar University, Qiqihar, China.
| | - Xing Wang
- Liaoning Key Lab of Lignocellulose Chemistry and BioMaterials, Liaoning Collaborative Innovation Center for Lignocellulosic Biorefinery, College of Light Industry and Chemical Engineering, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian 116034, China.
| | - Ling-Ping Xiao
- Liaoning Key Lab of Lignocellulose Chemistry and BioMaterials, Liaoning Collaborative Innovation Center for Lignocellulosic Biorefinery, College of Light Industry and Chemical Engineering, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian 116034, China.
| |
Collapse
|
2
|
Okmen Altas B, Kalaycioglu GD, Lifshiz-Simon S, Talmon Y, Aydogan N. Tadpole-Like Anisotropic Polymer/Lipid Janus Nanoparticles for Nose-to-Brain Drug Delivery: Importance of Geometry, Elasticity on Mucus-Penetration Ability. Mol Pharm 2024; 21:633-650. [PMID: 38164788 DOI: 10.1021/acs.molpharmaceut.3c00773] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/03/2024]
Abstract
Asymmetric geometry (aspect ratio >1), moderate stiffness (i.e., semielasticity), large surface area, and low mucoadhesion of nanoparticles are the main features to reach the brain by penetrating across the nasal mucosa. Herein, a new application has been presented for the use of multifunctional Janus nanoparticles (JNPs) with controllable geometry and size as a nose-to-brain (N2B) delivery system by changing proportions of Precirol ATO 5 and polycaprolactone compartments and other operating conditions. To bring to light the N2B application of JNPs, the results are presented in comparison with polymer and solid lipid nanoparticles, which are frequently used in the literature regarding their biopharmaceutical aspects: mucoadhesion and permeability through the nasal mucosa. The morphology and geometry of JPs were observed via cryogenic-temperature transmission electron microscopy images, and their particle sizes were verified by dynamic light scattering, atomic force microscopy, and scanning electron microscopy. Although all NPs showed penetration across the mucus barrier, the best increase in penetration was observed with asymmetric and semielastic JNPs, which have low interaction ability with the mucus layer. This study presents a new and promising field of application for a multifunctional system suitable for N2B delivery, potentially benefiting the treatment of brain tumors and other central nervous system diseases.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Burcu Okmen Altas
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Hacettepe University, Beytepe, 06800 Ankara, Turkey
| | | | - Sapir Lifshiz-Simon
- Department of Chemical Engineering, and the Russell Berrie Nanotechnology Institute (RBNI), Technion-Israel Institute of Technology, Haifa 3200003, Israel
| | - Yeshayahu Talmon
- Department of Chemical Engineering, and the Russell Berrie Nanotechnology Institute (RBNI), Technion-Israel Institute of Technology, Haifa 3200003, Israel
| | - Nihal Aydogan
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Hacettepe University, Beytepe, 06800 Ankara, Turkey
| |
Collapse
|
3
|
Esteki B, Masoomi M, Asadinezhad A. Tailored Morphology in Polystyrene/Poly(lactic acid) Blend Particles: Solvent's Effect on Controlled Janus/Core-Shell Structures. LANGMUIR : THE ACS JOURNAL OF SURFACES AND COLLOIDS 2023; 39:15306-15318. [PMID: 37864780 DOI: 10.1021/acs.langmuir.3c02103] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2023]
Abstract
Controlling the morphology of polymeric particles is vital for their diverse applications. In this study, we explored how solvent composition influences the morphology of poly(styrene)/poly(lactic acid) (PS/PLA) particles prepared via the emulsion solvent evaporation method. We used toluene, dichloromethane (DCM), and various mixtures to prepare these particles. We investigated phase separation within the PS/PLA/solvent system using the Flory-Huggins ternary phase diagram and MesoDyn simulation, revealing pronounced immiscibility and phase separation in both PS/PLA/DCM and PS/PLA/toluene systems. We employed scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and attenuated total reflectance Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (ATR-FTIR) to characterize the resulting morphologies. Our study unveiled the substantial impact of solvent composition on particle structure. Using pure toluene resulted in acorn-shaped Janus particles. However, incorporating DCM into the solvent induced a transition from Janus to core-shell morphology. Remarkably, core-shell particles exhibited a single-core structure in a mixed toluene/DCM solvent, indicating thermodynamic stability. In contrast, pure DCM favored kinetically controlled multicore morphology, leading to lower PLA crystallinity due to increased PS-PLA interfaces. Samples with high Janus balance formed a self-assembled, two-dimensional (2-D) monolayer film, demonstrating the interfacial activity of the Janus particles. This 2-D monolayer film exhibits desirable emulsification properties with potential applications in various fields. Our study combines theoretical and experimental analyses, shedding light on the profound impact of solvent composition on the PS/PLA particle morphology. We observed transitions from Janus to core-shell structures, highlighted the influence of solvent viscosity on particle size, and uncovered the formation of self-assembled 2-D monolayer films. These insights are pivotal for tailoring polymeric particle structures. Furthermore, our findings advance macromolecular science in interface design, offering promising prospects for innovative materials development.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Bahareh Esteki
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Isfahan University of Technology, Isfahan 84156-83111, Iran
| | - Mahmood Masoomi
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Isfahan University of Technology, Isfahan 84156-83111, Iran
| | - Ahmad Asadinezhad
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Isfahan University of Technology, Isfahan 84156-83111, Iran
| |
Collapse
|
4
|
Esteki B, Masoomi M, Moosazadeh M, Yoo C. Data-Driven Prediction of Janus/Core-Shell Morphology in Polymer Particles: A Machine-Learning Approach. LANGMUIR : THE ACS JOURNAL OF SURFACES AND COLLOIDS 2023; 39:4943-4958. [PMID: 36999232 DOI: 10.1021/acs.langmuir.2c03355] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/19/2023]
Abstract
The majority of research on Janus particles prepared by solvent evaporation-induced phase separation technique uses models based on interfacial tension or free energy to predict Janus/core-shell morphology. Data-driven predictions, in contrast, utilize multiple samples to identify patterns and outliers. Using machine-learning algorithms and explainable artificial intelligence (XAI) analysis, we developed a model based on a 200-instance data set to predict particle morphology. As model features, simplified molecular input line entry system syntax identifies explanatory variables, including cohesive energy density, molar volume, the Flory-Huggins interaction parameter of polymers, and the solvent solubility parameter. Our most accurate ensemble classifiers predict morphology with an accuracy of 90%. In addition, we employ innovative XAI tools to interpret system behavior, suggesting phase-separated morphology to be most affected by solvent solubility, polymer cohesive energy difference, and blend composition. While polymers with cohesive energy densities above a certain threshold favor the core-shell structure, systems with weak intermolecular interactions favor the Janus structure. The correlation between molar volume and morphology suggests that increasing the size of polymer repeating units favors Janus particles. Additionally, the Janus structure is preferred when the Flory-Huggins interaction parameter exceeds 0.4. XAI analysis introduces feature values that generate the thermodynamically low driving force of phase separation, resulting in kinetically stable morphologies as opposed to thermodynamically stable ones. The Shapley plots of this study also reveal novel methods for creating Janus or core-shell particles based on solvent evaporation-induced phase separation by selecting feature values that strongly favor a given morphology.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Bahareh Esteki
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Polymer Group, Isfahan University of Technology, Isfahan 84156-83111, Iran
| | - Mahmood Masoomi
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Polymer Group, Isfahan University of Technology, Isfahan 84156-83111, Iran
| | - Mohammad Moosazadeh
- Integrated Engineering Major, Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, Kyung Hee University, Seocheon-dong 1, Giheung-gu, Yongin-Si, Gyeonggi-Do 446-701, South Korea
| | - ChangKyoo Yoo
- Integrated Engineering Major, Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, Kyung Hee University, Seocheon-dong 1, Giheung-gu, Yongin-Si, Gyeonggi-Do 446-701, South Korea
| |
Collapse
|
5
|
Development of Janus Particles as Potential Drug Delivery Systems for Diabetes Treatment and Antimicrobial Applications. Pharmaceutics 2023; 15:pharmaceutics15020423. [PMID: 36839746 PMCID: PMC9967574 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics15020423] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2022] [Revised: 01/12/2023] [Accepted: 01/24/2023] [Indexed: 02/03/2023] Open
Abstract
Janus particles have emerged as a novel and smart material that could improve pharmaceutical formulation, drug delivery, and theranostics. Janus particles have two distinct compartments that differ in functionality, physicochemical properties, and morphological characteristics, among other conventional particles. Recently, Janus particles have attracted considerable attention as effective particulate drug delivery systems as they can accommodate two opposing pharmaceutical agents that can be engineered at the molecular level to achieve better target affinity, lower drug dosage to achieve a therapeutic effect, and controlled drug release with improved pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics. This article discusses the development of Janus particles for tailored and improved delivery of pharmaceutical agents for diabetes treatment and antimicrobial applications. It provides an account of advances in the synthesis of Janus particles from various materials using different approaches. It appraises Janus particles as a promising particulate system with the potential to improve conventional delivery systems, providing a better loading capacity and targeting specificity whilst promoting multi-drugs loading and single-dose-drug administration.
Collapse
|
6
|
Daradmare S, Lee HS, Seo TS, Park BJ. A surfactant-free approach: Novel one-step ultrasonic nebulizer spray method to generate amphiphilic Janus particles. J Colloid Interface Sci 2022; 627:375-384. [PMID: 35863196 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2022.07.055] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/02/2021] [Revised: 07/05/2022] [Accepted: 07/09/2022] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
Abstract
HYPOTHESIS A solvent evaporation-induced phase separation method, which is based on the preferential partitioning of two or more immiscible materials after solvent evaporation on providing heat, has been one of the main strategies for synthesis of Janus particles (JPs). Considering this approach, it should be possible to synthesize surfactant free-JPs in continuous flow by the ultrasonic nebulizer spray method. EXPERIMENTS Two polymers, polystyrene and polymethylmethacrylate, were dissolved in dichloromethane, and droplets of a precursor solution generated by an ultrasonic nebulizer were then conveyed through a borosilicate glass cylinder with two heating zones. The solvent evaporation-induced phase separation occurred in a single flow process, which resulted in the preferential partitioning of two incompatible polymers in the droplets, leading to the formation of the spherical bicompartmental JPs. FINDINGS The successful fabrication of spherical JPs was observed at high polymer concentrations (1.5 and 2.0 wt%), and at elevated temperature (40-75 °C). The fluorescent compartmentalization of JPs was confirmed. Furthermore, the interfacial arrangement of JPs at oil-water interface was studied. A detailed explanation of theoretical prediction of interfacial configurations of JPs was provided. Lastly, the generated JPs were proved as Pickering stabilizers at the oil-water interface.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Sneha Daradmare
- Department of Chemical Engineering (BK21 FOUR Integrated Engineering Program), Kyung Hee University, Yongin 17104, South Korea
| | - Hag Sung Lee
- Department of Chemical Engineering (BK21 FOUR Integrated Engineering Program), Kyung Hee University, Yongin 17104, South Korea
| | - Tae Seok Seo
- Department of Chemical Engineering (BK21 FOUR Integrated Engineering Program), Kyung Hee University, Yongin 17104, South Korea.
| | - Bum Jun Park
- Department of Chemical Engineering (BK21 FOUR Integrated Engineering Program), Kyung Hee University, Yongin 17104, South Korea.
| |
Collapse
|
7
|
Shi Y, Xu X, Yu H, Lin Z, Zuo H, Wu Y. Defined positive charge patterns created on DNA nanostructures determine cellular uptake efficiency. NANO LETTERS 2022; 22:5330-5338. [PMID: 35729707 DOI: 10.1021/acs.nanolett.2c01316] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
Abstract
We provide an effective method to create DNA nanostructures below 100 nm with defined charge patterns and explore whether the density and location of charges affect the cellular uptake efficiency of nanoparticles (NPs). To avoid spontaneous charge neutralization, the negatively charged polymer nanopatterns were first created by in situ polymerization using photoresponsive monomers on DNA origami. Subsequent irradiation generated positive charges on the immobilized polymers, achieving precise positively charged patterns on the negatively charged DNA surface. Via this method, we have discovered that the positive charges located on the edges of nanostructures facilitate more efficient cellular uptake in comparison to the central counterparts. In addition, the high-density positive charge decoration could also enhance particle penetration into 3D multicellular spheroids. This strategy paves a new way to construct elaborate charge-separated substructures on NP surfaces and holds great promise for a deeper understanding of the influence between the surface charge distribution and nano-bio interactions.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Yiwei Shi
- Hubei Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials and Medical Protective Materials, Hubei Key Laboratory of Bioinorganic Chemistry and Materia Medica, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430074, People's Republic of China
| | - Xuemei Xu
- Institute of Molecular Medicine, Shanghai Key Laboratory for Nucleic Acid Chemistry and Nanomedicine, State Key Laboratory of Oncogenes and Related Genes, Renji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200127, People's Republic of China
| | - Huaibin Yu
- Hubei Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials and Medical Protective Materials, Hubei Key Laboratory of Bioinorganic Chemistry and Materia Medica, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430074, People's Republic of China
| | - Zian Lin
- Hubei Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials and Medical Protective Materials, Hubei Key Laboratory of Bioinorganic Chemistry and Materia Medica, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430074, People's Republic of China
| | - Honghua Zuo
- Hubei Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials and Medical Protective Materials, Hubei Key Laboratory of Bioinorganic Chemistry and Materia Medica, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430074, People's Republic of China
| | - Yuzhou Wu
- Hubei Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials and Medical Protective Materials, Hubei Key Laboratory of Bioinorganic Chemistry and Materia Medica, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430074, People's Republic of China
| |
Collapse
|
8
|
Liu Y, Si Y, Di M, Tang D, Meng L, Cui B. A novel microwave stimulus remote-controlled anticancer drug release system based on Janus TiO 2-x&mSiO 2 nanocarriers. MATERIALS SCIENCE & ENGINEERING. C, MATERIALS FOR BIOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS 2021; 123:111968. [PMID: 33812596 DOI: 10.1016/j.msec.2021.111968] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/25/2020] [Revised: 01/21/2021] [Accepted: 02/08/2021] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
Abstract
In this work, we used a simple method to construct Janus-shaped TiO2-x&mSiO2 nanoparticles composed of gray-black titanium dioxide (TiO2-x) and mesoporous silica (mSiO2) serving as carriers to improve the microwave-controlled release performance. In the composite materials, on one hand, the rod-shaped mSiO2 could realize high-efficiency drug loading, on the other hand, spherical TiO2-x featuring oxygen vacancy acted as the main microwave absorber. The overall spatial separation between titanium dioxide and silicon dioxide was crucial to enhance microwave conversion efficiency. The Janus-liked nanomaterial was made up of TiO2-x nanosphere with a diameter of approximately 180 nm on one end and rod-shaped mesoporous silica with about 220 nm in length and 100 nm in diameter on the other end, and the specific surface area of the entire material was 203.25 m2/g. Meanwhile, the cumulative doxorubicin hydrochloride (DOX) loading rate of the carrier reached up to 38 wt% after 24 h. The loading process of the DOX was exothermic, and the noncovalent interaction between the DOX and Janus TiO2-x&mSiO2 carrier was mainly van der Waals force. Furthermore, the rates of drug release at 24 h were up to 61 wt%, 69 wt% and 89 wt% at pH 7.0, 5.0 and 3.0, respectively. After microwave stimulation at pH 7.0, the rate of drug release increased observably from 61% to 88% compared to that of non-microwave irradiation. The order of the microwave thermal conversion capability of the samples was Janus TiO2-x&mSiO2 > Janus TiO2&mSiO2 > core-shell TiO2-x@mSiO2. Besides, cytotoxicity tests indicated that Janus TiO2-x&mSiO2 nanoparticles had good biocompatibility. Therefore, the multifunctional carrier of the Janus-shaped configuration could not only release drugs under pH control, but also be further triggered by microwave stimulation. The Janus-shaped TiO2-x&mSiO2 nanoparticles will look forward to laying foundation to the application in drug delivery systems.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Ye Liu
- Key Laboratory of Synthetic and Natural Functional Molecule (Ministry of Education), Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Physico-Inorganic Chemistry, College of Chemistry & Materials Science, Northwest University, 1 Xuefu Ave., Chang'an District, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710127, China
| | - Yangying Si
- Key Laboratory of Synthetic and Natural Functional Molecule (Ministry of Education), Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Physico-Inorganic Chemistry, College of Chemistry & Materials Science, Northwest University, 1 Xuefu Ave., Chang'an District, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710127, China
| | - Mingyu Di
- Key Laboratory of Synthetic and Natural Functional Molecule (Ministry of Education), Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Physico-Inorganic Chemistry, College of Chemistry & Materials Science, Northwest University, 1 Xuefu Ave., Chang'an District, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710127, China
| | - Dejian Tang
- Key Laboratory of Se-enriched Products Development and Quality Control, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs/National-Local Joint Engineering Laboratory of Se-enriched Food Development, An' kang, Shaanxi 725000, China
| | - Li Meng
- Key Laboratory of Se-enriched Products Development and Quality Control, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs/National-Local Joint Engineering Laboratory of Se-enriched Food Development, An' kang, Shaanxi 725000, China
| | - Bin Cui
- Key Laboratory of Synthetic and Natural Functional Molecule (Ministry of Education), Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Physico-Inorganic Chemistry, College of Chemistry & Materials Science, Northwest University, 1 Xuefu Ave., Chang'an District, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710127, China.
| |
Collapse
|
9
|
Mirza I, Saha S. Biocompatible Anisotropic Polymeric Particles: Synthesis, Characterization, and Biomedical Applications. ACS APPLIED BIO MATERIALS 2020; 3:8241-8270. [DOI: 10.1021/acsabm.0c01075] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
Affiliation(s)
- Ifra Mirza
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, New Delhi 110016, India
| | - Sampa Saha
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, New Delhi 110016, India
| |
Collapse
|
10
|
Otte A, Sharifi F, Park K. Interfacial tension effects on the properties of PLGA microparticles. Colloids Surf B Biointerfaces 2020; 196:111300. [PMID: 32919245 PMCID: PMC7708423 DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfb.2020.111300] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/11/2019] [Revised: 06/15/2020] [Accepted: 07/30/2020] [Indexed: 01/02/2023]
Abstract
Many types of long-acting injectables, including in situ forming implants, preformed implants, and polymeric microparticles, have been developed and ultimately benefited numerous patients. The advantages of using long-acting injectables include greater patient compliance and more steady state drug plasma levels for weeks and months. However, the development of long-acting polymeric microparticles has been hampered by the lack of understanding of the microparticle formation process, and thus, control of the process. Of the many parameters critical to the reproducible preparation of microparticles, the interfacial tension (IFT) effect is an important factor throughout the process. It may influence the droplet formation, solvent extraction, and drug distribution in the polymer matrix, and ultimately drug release kinetics from the microparticles. This mini-review is focused on the IFT effects on drug-loaded poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid) (PLGA) microparticles.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Andrew Otte
- Purdue University, Weldon School of Biomedical Engineering, West Lafayette, IN 47907, USA.
| | - Farrokh Sharifi
- Purdue University, Weldon School of Biomedical Engineering, West Lafayette, IN 47907, USA
| | - Kinam Park
- Purdue University, Department of Pharmaceutics, West Lafayette, IN 47907, USA
| |
Collapse
|
11
|
Sun Z, Wu B, Ren Y, Wang Z, Zhao C, Hai M, Weitz DA, Chen D. Diverse Particle Carriers Prepared by Co‐Precipitation and Phase Separation: Formation and Applications. Chempluschem 2020; 86:49-58. [DOI: 10.1002/cplu.202000497] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2020] [Revised: 08/02/2020] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
Affiliation(s)
- Zhu Sun
- Institute of Process Equipment College of Energy Engineering Zhejiang University Zheda Road No. 38 Hangzhou 310027 China
| | - 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
| | - Yixin Ren
- Institute of Process Equipment College of Energy Engineering Zhejiang University Zheda Road No. 38 Hangzhou 310027 China
| | - Zhongzhen Wang
- Institute of Process Equipment College of Energy Engineering Zhejiang University Zheda Road No. 38 Hangzhou 310027 China
| | - Chun‐Xia Zhao
- Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology University of Queensland St Lucia QLD 4072 Australia
| | - Mingtan Hai
- John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences Harvard University Cambridge MA 02138 USA
| | - David A. Weitz
- John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences Harvard University Cambridge MA 02138 USA
| | - Dong Chen
- 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
| |
Collapse
|
12
|
Lim YGJ, Low HYJ, Loo SCJ. Synthesis of Polymeric Janus Superstructures via a Facile Synthesis Method. Macromol Rapid Commun 2020; 41:e2000140. [PMID: 32449578 DOI: 10.1002/marc.202000140] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/17/2020] [Revised: 04/21/2020] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
Abstract
Polymeric Janus particles can be exploited for a myriad of applications. Through the understanding of interfacial tensions, theragnostic agents such as drugs or nanomaterials can be successfully encapsulated into Janus particles without losing their anisotropic structure. In this work, it is reported that how Janus superstructures, as a further extension of the Janus morphology, can be obtained by blending other synthesis parameters into the solvent emulsion process, while adhering to the requirements of the Harkin's spreading coefficient (HSC) theory. Designing such unique structures for drug delivery can provide a broader range of possibilities and applications beyond conventional Janus particles.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Yi Guang Jerome Lim
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, 50 Nanyang Avenue, Singapore, 639798, Singapore
| | - Hui Ying Jessalyn Low
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, 50 Nanyang Avenue, Singapore, 639798, Singapore
| | - Say Chye Joachim Loo
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, 50 Nanyang Avenue, Singapore, 639798, Singapore.,Singapore Centre for Environmental Life Sciences Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, 60 Nanyang Drive, Singapore, 637551, Singapore.,Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, 677 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA, 02115, USA
| |
Collapse
|
13
|
Xing Y, Zhou Y, Zhang Y, Zhang C, Deng X, Dong C, Shuang S. Facile Fabrication Route of Janus Gold-Mesoporous Silica Nanocarriers with Dual-Drug Delivery for Tumor Therapy. ACS Biomater Sci Eng 2020; 6:1573-1581. [DOI: 10.1021/acsbiomaterials.0c00042] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
Affiliation(s)
- Yang Xing
- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shanxi University, Taiyuan 030006, China
| | - Ying Zhou
- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shanxi University, Taiyuan 030006, China
| | - Yan Zhang
- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shanxi University, Taiyuan 030006, China
| | - Caihong Zhang
- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shanxi University, Taiyuan 030006, China
| | - Xu Deng
- Institute of Fundamental and Frontier Sciences, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu 611731, China
| | - Chuan Dong
- Environmental Science Research Institute, Shanxi University, Taiyuan 030006, China
| | - Shaomin Shuang
- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shanxi University, Taiyuan 030006, China
| |
Collapse
|
14
|
Winkler JS, Barai M, Tomassone MS. Dual drug-loaded biodegradable Janus particles for simultaneous co-delivery of hydrophobic and hydrophilic compounds. Exp Biol Med (Maywood) 2019; 244:1162-1177. [PMID: 31617755 PMCID: PMC6802157 DOI: 10.1177/1535370219876554] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/10/2018] [Accepted: 08/25/2019] [Indexed: 01/13/2023] Open
Abstract
Bicompartmental Janus particles have many advantages in drug delivery, including co-delivery of two compounds with varying solubilities, differential release kinetics, and two surfaces available for targeting ligands. We present a novel strategy using the double emulsion method for the coencapsulation and staggered release of a hydrophobic and hydrophilic drug from anisotropic PLGA/PCL Janus particles, as well as a UV detection method to measure the release of two different compounds from Janus particles. Curcumin and quercetin were chosen as the model hydrophobic compounds for drug loading studies, while acetaminophen (APAP) and naproxen were chosen as the model hydrophilic–hydrophobic drug pair for encapsulation methods and drug loading. Also, a similar double emulsion method was also applied for PLGA/Preicrol® Janus particles containing Doxorubicin and Curcumin. Hydrophobic drugs were encapsulated by the single O/W emulsion technique. Hydrophilic compounds required special modifications due to their poor oil solubility and tendency to escape to the outer aqueous phase during the emulsification and solvent evaporation steps. In total, three different strategies for incorporating hydrophilic drugs were employed: (1) O/W emulsion with partially water miscible solvent, (2) O/W emulsion with co-solvent (i.e. acetone, methanol, ethanol), or (3) W/O/W double emulsion. The encapsulation efficiencies and drug loading percentages were measured using UV/Vis spectroscopy and compared for the different synthesis methods. It was found that the double emulsion method resulted in the highest encapsulation efficiency and drug loading of the hydrophilic drug.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
| | | | - Maria S Tomassone
- Rutgers Chemical and Biochemical Engineering,
Piscataway, NJ 08854, USA
| |
Collapse
|
15
|
Cui Y, Wang Y, Wu J, He X, Xuan S, Gong X. Magneto-thermochromic coupling Janus sphere for dual response display. RSC Adv 2019; 9:17959-17966. [PMID: 35520571 PMCID: PMC9064662 DOI: 10.1039/c9ra02892g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/17/2019] [Accepted: 05/31/2019] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
Abstract
This work demonstrates a simple microfluidic device to synthesize a magneto-thermochromic sphere with Janus inner structure. The Janus sphere is composed of Fe3O4 microspheres, thermochromic particles, and polyacrylamide matrix. Because the Fe3O4 microspheres are assembled together in one pole, the Janus sphere can turn around by varying the direction of the external magnetic field. Originating from the temperature-dependent property of the thermochromic particles, the final Janus sphere can change its color from red to pale blue when the temperature is increased from 5 to 45 °C. The detailed formation process and the magneto-thermochromic mechanism are carefully investigated. Due to the magnetic switch and thermochromism, these Janus spheres can be applied as colorful displays by controlling the magnetic field and temperature. The results demonstrate that the dual responsive Janus spheres possess broad application potential in temperature sensors and displays. This work demonstrates a simple microfluidic device to synthesize a magneto-thermochromic sphere with Janus inner structure.![]()
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Yiwen Cui
- CAS Key Laboratory of Mechanical Behavior and Design of Materials
- Department of Modern Mechanics
- CAS Center for Excellence in Complex System Mechanics
- University of Science and Technology of China
- Hefei
| | - Yu Wang
- CAS Key Laboratory of Mechanical Behavior and Design of Materials
- Department of Modern Mechanics
- CAS Center for Excellence in Complex System Mechanics
- University of Science and Technology of China
- Hefei
| | - Jie Wu
- CAS Key Laboratory of Mechanical Behavior and Design of Materials
- Department of Modern Mechanics
- CAS Center for Excellence in Complex System Mechanics
- University of Science and Technology of China
- Hefei
| | - Xiaokang He
- CAS Key Laboratory of Mechanical Behavior and Design of Materials
- Department of Modern Mechanics
- CAS Center for Excellence in Complex System Mechanics
- University of Science and Technology of China
- Hefei
| | - Shouhu Xuan
- CAS Key Laboratory of Mechanical Behavior and Design of Materials
- Department of Modern Mechanics
- CAS Center for Excellence in Complex System Mechanics
- University of Science and Technology of China
- Hefei
| | - Xinglong Gong
- CAS Key Laboratory of Mechanical Behavior and Design of Materials
- Department of Modern Mechanics
- CAS Center for Excellence in Complex System Mechanics
- University of Science and Technology of China
- Hefei
| |
Collapse
|
16
|
Lim YGJ, Poh KCW, Loo SCJ. Hybrid Janus Microparticles Achieving Selective Encapsulation for Theranostic Applications via a Facile Solvent Emulsion Method. Macromol Rapid Commun 2018; 40:e1800801. [DOI: 10.1002/marc.201800801] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/01/2018] [Revised: 12/07/2018] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
Affiliation(s)
- Yi Guang Jerome Lim
- School of Materials Science and EngineeringNanyang Technological University 50 Nanyang Avenue Singapore 639798
| | - Kwok Choon Wilson Poh
- School of Materials Science and EngineeringNanyang Technological University 50 Nanyang Avenue Singapore 639798
| | - Say Chye Joachim Loo
- School of Materials Science and EngineeringNanyang Technological University 50 Nanyang Avenue Singapore 639798
- Singapore Centre on Environmental Life Sciences EngineeringNanyang Technological University Singapore 637551
| |
Collapse
|