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Luong HVT, Nguyen NY, Diep MT, Pham DT, Cao LNH, Nguyen TT. Nanocellulose-alginate composite beads for improving Ciprofloxacin bioavailability. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 277:134136. [PMID: 39088940 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.134136] [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: 04/05/2024] [Revised: 06/29/2024] [Accepted: 07/22/2024] [Indexed: 08/03/2024]
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Nanocellulose is a potential material utilized in numerous biomedical applications. However, its hydrophilic characteristic and uncontrolled encapsulated drug release hinders nanocellulose uses in oral drug administration. Thus, this work developed novel nanocellulose/alginate composite (CNC/Alg) beads for oral delivery and bioavailability enhancement of a model drug, Ciprofloxacin (CIP). CNC was green synthesized employing electrolysis process from sugarcane bagasse. CNC/Alg beads were formulated by dropwise adding CNC-Alg mixture in CaCl2 solution at room temperature. CIP was incorporated into CNC/Alg beads by adsorption technique. X-ray diffractometry and Fourier-transform infrared spectra images showed that the beads were effectively produced with high crystallinity of 75.5 %, and the typical bond of cellulose and alginate. Within 4 h of adsorption, CIP loading efficiency reached 45.27 %, with 87.2 % molecules in the zwitterionic state. The adsorption followed Elovich and pseudo-second-order models, indicating a multi-mechanism including both physical and chemical adsorptions. Importantly, in gastrointestinal tract, the beads could protect CIP from acidic stomach environment while releasing it sustainably in simulated intestinal condition (75.05 %). The beads also showed strong antibacterial activity against both Gram(-) and Gram(+) bacteria, as evidenced by low IC50 and minimum inhibitory concentration values. Finally, CNC/Alg beads could improve CIP bioavailability for effective oral drug delivery route.
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- Huynh Vu Thanh Luong
- Faculty of Chemical Engineering, Can Tho University, 3/2 street, Ninh Kieu district, Can Tho 94000, Viet Nam; Applied Chemical Engineering Laboratory, Can Tho University, 3/2 street, Ninh Kieu district, Can Tho 94000, Viet Nam.
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- Applied Chemical Engineering Laboratory, Can Tho University, 3/2 street, Ninh Kieu district, Can Tho 94000, Viet Nam; Department of Health Sciences, College of Natural Sciences, Can Tho University, 3/2 street, Ninh Kieu district, Can Tho 94000, Viet Nam
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- Faculty of Chemical Engineering, Can Tho University, 3/2 street, Ninh Kieu district, Can Tho 94000, Viet Nam; Applied Chemical Engineering Laboratory, Can Tho University, 3/2 street, Ninh Kieu district, Can Tho 94000, Viet Nam
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- Department of Health Sciences, College of Natural Sciences, Can Tho University, 3/2 street, Ninh Kieu district, Can Tho 94000, Viet Nam
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- Faculty of Chemical Engineering, Can Tho University, 3/2 street, Ninh Kieu district, Can Tho 94000, Viet Nam
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- Department of Health Sciences, College of Natural Sciences, Can Tho University, 3/2 street, Ninh Kieu district, Can Tho 94000, Viet Nam
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Xiao Y, Wang L, Zhang X, Ren Y, Wang J, Niu B, Li W. Preparation and Characterization of Silica-Coated Sodium Alginate Hydrogel Beads and the Delivery of Curcumin. JOURNAL OF BIOMATERIALS SCIENCE. POLYMER EDITION 2024:1-17. [PMID: 38953307 DOI: 10.1080/09205063.2024.2368957] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/19/2024] [Accepted: 03/21/2024] [Indexed: 07/04/2024]
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In this study, to address the defects of sodium alginate (SA), such as its susceptibility to disintegration, silica was coated on the outer layer of sodium alginate hydrogel beads in order to improve its swelling and slow-release properties. Tetraethyl orthosilicate (TEOS) was used as the hydrolyzed precursor, and the solution of silica precursor was prepared by sol-gel reaction under acidic conditions. Then SA-silica hydrogel beads prepared by ionic crosslinking method were immersed into the SiO2 precursor solution to prepare SA-silica hydrogel beads. The chemical structure and morphology of the hydrogel beads were characterized by XRD, FTIR, and SEM, and the results showed that the surface of SA-silica beads was successfully encapsulated with the outer layer of SiO2, and the surface was smooth and dense. The swelling experiments showed that the swelling performance effectively decreased with the increase of TEOS molar concentration, and the maximum swelling ratio of the hydrogel beads decreased from 41.07 to 14.3, and the time to reach the maximum swelling ratio was prolonged from 4 h to 8 h. The sustained-release experiments showed that the SA-silica hydrogel beads possessed a good pH sensitivity, and the time of sustained-release was significantly prolonged in vitro. Hemolysis and cytotoxicity experiments showed that the SA-silica hydrogel beads were biocompatible when the TEOS molar concentration was lower than 0.375 M. The SA-silica-2 hydrogel beads had good biocompatibility, swelling properties, and slow-release properties at the same time.
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- Yu Xiao
- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Taiyuan University of Technology, Taiyuan, PR China
- Key Laboratory of Interface Science and Engineering in Advanced Materials, Taiyuan University of Technology, Ministry of Education, Taiyuan, PR China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Taiyuan University of Technology, Taiyuan, PR China
- Key Laboratory of Interface Science and Engineering in Advanced Materials, Taiyuan University of Technology, Ministry of Education, Taiyuan, PR China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Taiyuan University of Technology, Taiyuan, PR China
- Key Laboratory of Interface Science and Engineering in Advanced Materials, Taiyuan University of Technology, Ministry of Education, Taiyuan, PR China
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- First Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, PR China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Taiyuan University of Technology, Taiyuan, PR China
- Key Laboratory of Interface Science and Engineering in Advanced Materials, Taiyuan University of Technology, Ministry of Education, Taiyuan, PR China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Taiyuan University of Technology, Taiyuan, PR China
- Key Laboratory of Interface Science and Engineering in Advanced Materials, Taiyuan University of Technology, Ministry of Education, Taiyuan, PR China
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Yang SY, Kang DS, Lee CY. Coloration on Bluish Alginate Films with Amorphous Heterogeneity Thereof. Polymers (Basel) 2023; 15:3627. [PMID: 37688253 PMCID: PMC10489677 DOI: 10.3390/polym15173627] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/25/2023] [Revised: 08/28/2023] [Accepted: 08/30/2023] [Indexed: 09/10/2023] Open
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Using sodium alginate (Alg) aqueous solution containing indigo carmine (IdC) at various concentrations we characterized the rippled surface pattern with micro-spacing on a flexible film as intriguing bluish Alg-IdC iridescence. The characterization was performed using Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy, ultraviolet-visible spectroscopy, field emission scanning electron microscopy, atomic force microscopy, electron microscopy, differential scanning calorimetry, thermogravimetric analysis, X-ray diffraction analysis, and photoluminescence detection. The edge pattern on the film had a maximum depth of 825 nm, a peak-to-peak distance of 63.0 nm, and an average distance of 2.34 nm. The center of the pattern had a maximum depth of 343 nm and a peak-to-peak distance of 162 nm. The pattern spacing rippled irregularly, widening toward the center and narrowing toward the edges. The rippled nano-patterned areas effectively generated iridescence. The ultraviolet absorption spectra of the mixture in the 270 and 615 nm ranges were the same for both the iridescent and non-iridescent film surfaces. By adding Ag+ ions to Alg-IdC, self-assembled microspheres were formed, and conductivity was improved. Cross-linked bluish materials were immediately formed by the addition of Ca2+ ions, and the film was prepared by controlling their concentration. This flexible film can be used in applications such as eco-friendly camouflage, anti-counterfeiting, QR code materials for imaging/sensing, and smart hybrid displays.
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- Soo-Yeon Yang
- Institute of Aerospace System, Inha University, Incheon 21999, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Inha University, Incheon 22212, Republic of Korea;
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- Department of Aerospace Engineering, Inha University, Incheon 21999, Republic of Korea
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Essifi K, Brahmi M, Ed-Daoui A, Boussetta A, Benelmostafa M, Dahmani M, Salhi S, Moubarik A, El Bachiri A, Tahani A. Investigating the effect of clay content and type on the mechanical performance of calcium alginate-based hybrid bio-capsules. Int J Biol Macromol 2023; 242:125011. [PMID: 37217042 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.125011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/14/2023] [Revised: 04/28/2023] [Accepted: 05/19/2023] [Indexed: 05/24/2023]
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This study aims to investigate the mechanical behavior of alginate-based simple and alginate@clay-based hybrid capsules under uniaxial compression using a Brookfield force machine. The effect of clay type and content on Young's modulus and nominal rupture stress of the capsules was investigated and characterized using Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), and Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (ATR-FTIR). Results showed that clay content improves the mechanical properties depending on its type. Montmorillonite and laponite clays showed optimal results at 3 wt% content, with a gain of 63.2 % and 70.34 % on Young's modulus, and a gain of 92.43 % and 108.66 % on nominal rupture stress, respectively, while kaolinite clay showed optimal results at 1.5 wt% content with an increase of 77.21 % on Young's modulus and 88.34 % on nominal rupture stress. However, exceeding the optimal content led to decrease the elasticity and rigidity due to the incomplete dispersion of clay particles in the hydrogel network. The theoretical modeling using Boltzmann superposition principle revealed that the elastic modulus was in good agreement with experimental values. Overall, this research provides insights into the mechanical behavior of alginate@clay-based capsules, which could have potential applications in drug delivery systems and tissue engineering.
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- Kamal Essifi
- Physical Chemistry of Natural Resources and Process Team, Laboratory of Applied Chemistry and Environment, Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Sciences, Mohammed First University, Oujda, Morocco.
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- Physical Chemistry of Natural Resources and Process Team, Laboratory of Applied Chemistry and Environment, Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Sciences, Mohammed First University, Oujda, Morocco
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- Laboratory of Theoretical Physics, Particles Modeling, and Energetic, URAC 07, Faculty of Science, Mohammed First University Oujda, Morocco
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- Laboratory of Chemical Processes and Applied Materials Laboratory, Polydisciplinary Faculty, Sultan Moulay Slimane University, 23000 Beni-Mellal, Morocco
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- Laboratory of Theoretical Physics, Particles Modeling, and Energetic, URAC 07, Faculty of Science, Mohammed First University Oujda, Morocco
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- Laboratory of Theoretical Physics, Particles Modeling, and Energetic, URAC 07, Faculty of Science, Mohammed First University Oujda, Morocco
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- Physical Chemistry of Natural Resources and Process Team, Laboratory of Applied Chemistry and Environment, Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Sciences, Mohammed First University, Oujda, Morocco
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- Laboratory of Chemical Processes and Applied Materials Laboratory, Polydisciplinary Faculty, Sultan Moulay Slimane University, 23000 Beni-Mellal, Morocco
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- Physical Chemistry of Natural Resources and Process Team, Laboratory of Applied Chemistry and Environment, Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Sciences, Mohammed First University, Oujda, Morocco
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- Physical Chemistry of Natural Resources and Process Team, Laboratory of Applied Chemistry and Environment, Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Sciences, Mohammed First University, Oujda, Morocco.
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Van Tran V, Wi E, Shin SY, Lee D, Kim YA, Ma BC, Chang M. Microgels based on 0D-3D carbon materials: Synthetic techniques, properties, applications, and challenges. CHEMOSPHERE 2022; 307:135981. [PMID: 35964721 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2022.135981] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/22/2022] [Revised: 07/22/2022] [Accepted: 08/05/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Microgels are three-dimensional (3D) colloidal hydrogel particles with outstanding features such as biocompatibility, good mechanical properties, tunable sizes from submicrometer to tens of nanometers, and large surface areas. Because of these unique qualities, microgels have been widely used in various applications. Carbon-based materials (CMs) with various dimensions (0-3D) have recently been investigated as promising candidates for the design and fabrication of microgels because of their large surface area, excellent conductivity, unique chemical stability, and low cost. Here, we provide a critical review of the specific characteristics of CMs that are being incorporated into microgels, as well as the state-of-the art applications of CM-microgels in pollutant adsorption and photodegradation, H2 evoluation, CO2 capture, soil conditioners, water retention, drug delivery, cell encapsulation, and tissue engineering. Advanced preparation techniques for CM-microgel systems are also summarized and discussed. Finally, challenges related to the low colloidal stability of CM-microgels and development strategies are examined. This review shows that CM-microgels have the potential to be widely used in various practical applications.
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- Vinh Van Tran
- Laser and Thermal Engineering Laboratory, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Gachon University, Seongnam, 13120, South Korea
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- Department of Polymer Engineering, Graduate School, Chonnam National University, Gwangju, 61186, South Korea
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- Department of Polymer Engineering, Graduate School, Chonnam National University, Gwangju, 61186, South Korea
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- Laser and Thermal Engineering Laboratory, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Gachon University, Seongnam, 13120, South Korea
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- Department of Polymer Engineering, Graduate School, Chonnam National University, Gwangju, 61186, South Korea; School of Polymer Science and Engineering, Chonnam National University, Gwangju, 61186, South Korea; Alan G. MacDiarmid Energy Research Institute, Chonnam National University, Gwangju, 61186, South Korea
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Chonnam National University, Gwangju, 61186, South Korea.
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- Department of Polymer Engineering, Graduate School, Chonnam National University, Gwangju, 61186, South Korea; School of Polymer Science and Engineering, Chonnam National University, Gwangju, 61186, South Korea; Alan G. MacDiarmid Energy Research Institute, Chonnam National University, Gwangju, 61186, South Korea.
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Santos LG, Alves-Silva GF, Martins VG. Active-intelligent and biodegradable sodium alginate films loaded with Clitoria ternatea anthocyanin-rich extract to preserve and monitor food freshness. Int J Biol Macromol 2022; 220:866-877. [PMID: 35998854 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2022.08.120] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/09/2022] [Revised: 08/16/2022] [Accepted: 08/17/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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The aim of this study was to develop and characterize sodium alginate films loaded with 10-40 % Clitoria ternatea extract (CTE) and apply to monitoring the quality of milk, pork and shrimp. Films loaded with CTE showed high light barrier capacity and improved tensile strength by 3.8 times over control films. The incorporation of CTE in alginate films improved the thermal stability of the materials due to intermolecular interactions and crosslinking of polymeric networks. The addition of 40 % of CTE generated films with antibacterial action against E. coli. The alginate films showed biodegradable characteristics in soil and beach sand in 15 days. The food simulant test revealed that the loaded films show good compatibility with aqueous and acidic foods due to the release of higher levels of polyphenols and anthocyanins. The films showed great colorimetric potential due to their ability to change color at different pH (pink-green), ammonia gas (blue-green) and sterilization process (blue-yellow). When the film loaded with 40 % CTE (F40) was applied to monitor the freshness of milk and meat products (shrimp and pork), its blue color changed to purple and green, respectively. Therefore, the F40 has great potential to be used as a biodegradable indicator of freshness.
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- Luan Gustavo Santos
- Laboratory of Food Technology, School of Chemistry and Food Engineering, Federal University of Rio Grande, Rio Grande, RS, 96203-900, Brazil.
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- Laboratory of Food Technology, School of Chemistry and Food Engineering, Federal University of Rio Grande, Rio Grande, RS, 96203-900, Brazil.
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- Laboratory of Food Technology, School of Chemistry and Food Engineering, Federal University of Rio Grande, Rio Grande, RS, 96203-900, Brazil.
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Zheng D, Bai B, Zhao H, Xu X, Hu N, Wang H. Stimuli-responsive Ca-alginate-based photothermal system with enhanced foliar adhesion for controlled pesticide release. Colloids Surf B Biointerfaces 2021; 207:112004. [PMID: 34339971 DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfb.2021.112004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/28/2021] [Revised: 06/09/2021] [Accepted: 07/22/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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For minimizing volatilization and leaching of pesticides, and enhancing their residence time on crop surfaces, we synthesized and characterized a novel intelligent pesticide delivery system. Therein, imidacloprid (IMI) was adsorbed by polydopamine modified kaolin (PK) with high adsorption property through hydrogen bonds. Ca-alginate was used as a structural matrix of the system and a protective shell to hinder the pesticide burst release from PK, and endowed the system with unique pH-sensitive property for IMI release. The amino silicone oil (ASO) coating could bind with the waxy layer of crop leaves by the theory of "similarity-intermiscibility", which increased the adhesion of composite on crop leaves. Moreover, by the excellent light-sensitive property of detonation nanodiamond (DND) and temperature-responsive performance of poly(N-isopropylacrylamide) (PNIPAm), the release of IMI from the functional system could be adjusted by sunlight. Besides, the composite displayed high control efficacy. This novel composite can promote the targeting ability and utilization efficiency of pesticides, thus having a huge potential application prospect in agriculture.
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- Dan Zheng
- Key Laboratory of Subsurface Hydrology and Ecological Effects in Arid Region of the Ministry of Education, Chang'an University, Xi'an, 710054, PR China; School of Water and Environment, Chang'an University, Xi'an, 710054, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Subsurface Hydrology and Ecological Effects in Arid Region of the Ministry of Education, Chang'an University, Xi'an, 710054, PR China; School of Water and Environment, Chang'an University, Xi'an, 710054, PR China; Key Laboratory of Tibetan Medicine Research, Northwest Institute of Plateau Biology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Xining, 810008, PR China.
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- Key Laboratory of Subsurface Hydrology and Ecological Effects in Arid Region of the Ministry of Education, Chang'an University, Xi'an, 710054, PR China; School of Water and Environment, Chang'an University, Xi'an, 710054, PR China
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Princeton University, Princeton, NJ, 08544, USA
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- Key Laboratory of Tibetan Medicine Research, Northwest Institute of Plateau Biology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Xining, 810008, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Tibetan Medicine Research, Northwest Institute of Plateau Biology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Xining, 810008, PR China
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Xing J, Dang W, Li J, Huang J. Photo/thermal response of polypyrrole-modified calcium alginate/gelatin microspheres based on helix-coil structural transition and the controlled release of agrochemicals. Colloids Surf B Biointerfaces 2021; 204:111776. [PMID: 33930732 DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfb.2021.111776] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/01/2021] [Revised: 04/15/2021] [Accepted: 04/16/2021] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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Responsive controlled-release systems can not only improve the efficiency of agrochemical utilization but also increase crop yield and reduce environmental pollution caused by excessive use of agrochemicals. In this paper, the helix-coil structural transition of gelatin was adopted to construct a novel stimuli-responsive controlled-release system called polypyrrole/Ca-alginate/gelatin (PPy/Ca-alginate/Gel). In PPy/Ca-alginate/Gel, Ca-alginate and gelatin form a semi-interpenetrating network in which uncross-linked gelatin can undergo a free helix-coil structural transition due to the photothermal effect of PPy. The structural transition of gelatin will lead to changes in the functional groups and microstructure of semi-interpenetrating hydrogels and furthermore achieve the release of template agrochemical molecules embedded in hydrogels. By using carbendazim as a template molecule, the photothermal conversion and controlled release of PPy/Ca-alginate/Gel were systematically studied. After 600 s of light irradiation, its temperature could be increased by 17 ℃. The release of carbendazim in microspheres reached 91.8 % after 8 h of light irradiation, while it was only 13.3 % in the dark. The results indicated that PPy/Ca-alginate/Gel have excellent controlled-release and sustained-release properties and broad application potential in agriculture.
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- Jianyu Xing
- School of Water and Environment, Chang'an University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710054, PR China; Key Laboratory of Subsurface Hydrology and Ecological Effects in Arid Region, Ministry of Education, Xi'an, 710054, PR China.
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- School of Water and Environment, Chang'an University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710054, PR China; Key Laboratory of Subsurface Hydrology and Ecological Effects in Arid Region, Ministry of Education, Xi'an, 710054, PR China
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- School of Water and Environment, Chang'an University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710054, PR China; Key Laboratory of Subsurface Hydrology and Ecological Effects in Arid Region, Ministry of Education, Xi'an, 710054, PR China
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- School of Water and Environment, Chang'an University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710054, PR China; Key Laboratory of Subsurface Hydrology and Ecological Effects in Arid Region, Ministry of Education, Xi'an, 710054, PR China
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Li Z, Xu W, Wang X, Jiang W, Ma X, Wang F, Zhang C, Ren C. Fabrication of PVA/PAAm IPN hydrogel with high adhesion and enhanced mechanical properties for body sensors and antibacterial activity. Eur Polym J 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.eurpolymj.2020.110253] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Mei M, Bai B, Zheng D, Hu N, Wang H. Novel fabrication of a yeast biochar-based photothermal-responsive platform for controlled imidacloprid release. RSC Adv 2021; 11:19395-19405. [PMID: 35479248 PMCID: PMC9033562 DOI: 10.1039/d1ra02143e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/18/2021] [Accepted: 05/22/2021] [Indexed: 01/01/2023] Open
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For improving the utilization efficiency of pesticides, we developed a novel pesticide delivery particle (YINCP@EC) with a core–shell structure based on yeast biochar, imidacloprid (IMI), ammonium bicarbonate (NH4HCO3), calcium alginate (CA), and ethyl cellulose (EC). Therein, yeast biochar, IMI and NH4HCO3 were absorbed in the network-structured of CA to obtain YINCP through hydrogen bonds. The resulting composite was granulated using an ion gelation technique and then coated with EC to form YINCP@EC. In this platform, yeast biochar serving as a photothermal agent can efficiently convert sunlight energy into thermal energy, thereby triggering NH4HCO3 decomposition into CO2 and NH3 that can break through the EC coating and facilitate IMI release. In addition, the influence of yeast biochar content, pH, and coexisting ions was systematically studied to evaluate the release behavior of IMI from YINCP@EC. Moreover, the hydrophobic EC shell endowed YINCP@EC with high stability in aqueous solution for at least 60 days. Consequently, this novel composite with simple preparation, low cost and remarkable photothermal-responsive properties has a huge application potential in agriculture. The yeast biochar-based platform exhibited excellent photothermal conversion capability, and realized light-triggered controlled release of IMI.![]()
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- Meng Mei
- Key Laboratory of Subsurface Hydrology and Ecological Effects in Arid Region of the Ministry of Education
- Chang'an University
- Xi'an 710054
- China
- School of Water and Environment
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- Key Laboratory of Subsurface Hydrology and Ecological Effects in Arid Region of the Ministry of Education
- Chang'an University
- Xi'an 710054
- China
- School of Water and Environment
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- Key Laboratory of Subsurface Hydrology and Ecological Effects in Arid Region of the Ministry of Education
- Chang'an University
- Xi'an 710054
- China
- School of Water and Environment
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- Key Laboratory of Tibetan Medicine Research
- Northwest Institute of Plateau Biology
- Chinese Academy of Sciences
- Xining
- China
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- Key Laboratory of Tibetan Medicine Research
- Northwest Institute of Plateau Biology
- Chinese Academy of Sciences
- Xining
- China
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Gong L, Kong Y, Wu H, Ge Y, Li Z. Sodium Alginate Microspheres Interspersed with Modified Lignin and Bentonite (SA/ML-BT) as a Green and Highly Effective Adsorbent for Batch and Fixed-Bed Column Adsorption of Hg (II). J Inorg Organomet Polym Mater 2020. [DOI: 10.1007/s10904-020-01757-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Li Z, Meng X, Xu W, Zhang S, Ouyang J, Zhang Z, Liu Y, Niu Y, Ma S, Xue Z, Song A, Zhang S, Ren C. Single network double cross-linker (SNDCL) hydrogels with excellent stretchability, self-recovery, adhesion strength, and conductivity for human motion monitoring. SOFT MATTER 2020; 16:7323-7331. [PMID: 32677629 DOI: 10.1039/d0sm00375a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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Hydrogels, as a kind of soft materials, are good candidates for smart skin-like materials. A double network is usually fabricated to improve the mechanical properties of hydrogels, and involves two different kinds of networks. In this work, a novel strategy for preparing single network double cross-linker (SNDCL) hydrogels was proposed and the prepared hydrogels exhibited excellent mechanical properties, including stretchability, compressibility, self-recovery, adhesion, shape memory and mechanical strength. N,N'-Methylenebisacrylamide forms covalent bonds with the network, while citric acid can form multiple weak interactions due to the polycarboxylic structure. This improves the tensile properties (6564%) and compressive properties of the hydrogel, and the hydrogels also exhibit long-lasting self-adhesion ability on various substrates. In addition, the hydrogels with multiple properties can be used as flexible strain sensors, allowing the monitoring of body movements. The hydrogels can hopefully be used in wearable electronic sensor devices and for healthcare monitoring.
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- Zhenghao Li
- School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Ludong University, Yantai, 264025, China.
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- School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Ludong University, Yantai, 264025, China.
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- School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Ludong University, Yantai, 264025, China.
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- School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Ludong University, Yantai, 264025, China.
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- School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Ludong University, Yantai, 264025, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Colloid and Interface Chemistry, Shandong University, Ministry of Education, Jinan, 250100, China
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- Key Laboratory of Colloid and Interface Chemistry, Shandong University, Ministry of Education, Jinan, 250100, China
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- School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Ludong University, Yantai, 264025, China.
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- School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Ludong University, Yantai, 264025, China.
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- School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Ludong University, Yantai, 264025, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Colloid and Interface Chemistry, Shandong University, Ministry of Education, Jinan, 250100, China
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- School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Ludong University, Yantai, 264025, China.
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- Yantai Institute of Materia Medica, Yantai, 264000, China.
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Zheng D, Bai B, He Y, Hu N, Wang H. Synthesis and characterization of dopamine-modified Ca-alginate/poly(N-isopropylacrylamide) microspheres for water retention and multi-responsive controlled release of agrochemicals. Int J Biol Macromol 2020; 160:518-530. [PMID: 32479948 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2020.05.234] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/02/2020] [Revised: 05/26/2020] [Accepted: 05/26/2020] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
Abstract
The multi-responsive controlled-release system could enhance crop yield while improving utilization efficiency of agrochemicals, and minimize environmental pollution caused by agrochemicals overuse. This work reports a novel Ca-alginate/Poly(N-isopropylacrylamide)@polydopamine (Ca-alginate/PNIPAm@PDA) microsphere to control the agrochemicals release. Microsphere with a semi-interpenetrating network, which contained pH-sensitive Ca-alginate, temperature-sensitive poly(N-isopropylacrylamide) (PNIPAm), and sunlight-sensitive polydopamine (PDA), was characterized by thermogravimetric analysis, zeta potential, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, and scanning electron microscopy to prove the successful synthesis. Moreover, the comprehensive performances, including photothermal conversion, water absorbency, water retention, and controlled-release agrochemicals behaviors, were systematically investigated. The results indicated that the composite microsphere was a prosperous water and agrochemicals manager to effectively retain water and control the release of agrochemicals by external stimulation. Consequently, the Ca-alginate/PNIPAm@PDA microsphere with outstanding water-retention and controlled-release capacities is economical and eco-friendly and thus is promising for utilization as water and agrochemicals controlled-release carrier material in agriculture applications.
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Affiliation(s)
- Dan Zheng
- Key Laboratory of Subsurface Hydrology and Ecological Effects in Arid Region of the Ministry of Education, Chang'an University, No. 126 Yanta Road, Xi'an 710054, Shaanxi, China; School of Water and Environment, Chang'an University, Xi'an 710054, China
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- Key Laboratory of Subsurface Hydrology and Ecological Effects in Arid Region of the Ministry of Education, Chang'an University, No. 126 Yanta Road, Xi'an 710054, Shaanxi, China; School of Water and Environment, Chang'an University, Xi'an 710054, China; Key Laboratory of Tibetan Medicine Research, Northwest Institute of Plateau Biology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Xining 810008, China; Qinghai Provincial Key Laboratory of Tibetan Medicine Research, Xining 810001, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Subsurface Hydrology and Ecological Effects in Arid Region of the Ministry of Education, Chang'an University, No. 126 Yanta Road, Xi'an 710054, Shaanxi, China; School of Water and Environment, Chang'an University, Xi'an 710054, China
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- Key Laboratory of Tibetan Medicine Research, Northwest Institute of Plateau Biology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Xining 810008, China; Qinghai Provincial Key Laboratory of Tibetan Medicine Research, Xining 810001, China
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- Key Laboratory of Tibetan Medicine Research, Northwest Institute of Plateau Biology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Xining 810008, China; Qinghai Provincial Key Laboratory of Tibetan Medicine Research, Xining 810001, China
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