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Zhang L, Zhao G, Chen Z, Yan X. Chirality hierarchical transfer in homochiral polymer crystallization under high-pressure CO 2. Nat Commun 2024; 15:7231. [PMID: 39174508 PMCID: PMC11341965 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-51292-y] [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: 12/04/2023] [Accepted: 08/02/2024] [Indexed: 08/24/2024] Open
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Ordered phase transitions are commonly correlated to symmetry breaking, while disordered phase transitions are characterized by symmetry restoration. Nevertheless, this study demonstrates that these correlation relations are not always applicable in chiral polymers under high-pressure Carbon Dioxide. Without racemization, homochiral Poly (lactide acid) can generate two vortex-shaped dendritic crystals with opposite spiral chirality, and snowflake-shaped dendritic crystals without spiral chirality. The transition from homochiral molecules to achiral crystals signifies the chiral symmetry restoration during the ordering process. The primary elements responsible for the various hierarchical transfers of homochiral Poly (lactide acid) are related to chain tilt, surface stress, and frustrated structures of Poly (lactide acid) crystals. Here, we show the entropy impact of Carbon Dioxide can be utilized to programmatically regulate the morphological chirality of crystal superstructure and crystal form of homochiral Poly (lactide acid).
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- Lei Zhang
- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Equipment and Technology for Metal Forming, Shandong University, Jinan, 250061, Shandong, China
- Key Laboratory for Liquid-Solid Structural Evolution and Processing of Materials (Ministry of Education), Shandong University, Jinan, 250061, Shandong, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Equipment and Technology for Metal Forming, Shandong University, Jinan, 250061, Shandong, China.
- Key Laboratory for Liquid-Solid Structural Evolution and Processing of Materials (Ministry of Education), Shandong University, Jinan, 250061, Shandong, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Equipment and Technology for Metal Forming, Shandong University, Jinan, 250061, Shandong, China
- Key Laboratory for Liquid-Solid Structural Evolution and Processing of Materials (Ministry of Education), Shandong University, Jinan, 250061, Shandong, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Equipment and Technology for Metal Forming, Shandong University, Jinan, 250061, Shandong, China
- Key Laboratory for Liquid-Solid Structural Evolution and Processing of Materials (Ministry of Education), Shandong University, Jinan, 250061, Shandong, China
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Zhao X, Yu J, Liang X, Huang Z, Li J, Peng S. Crystallization behaviors regulations and mechanical performances enhancement approaches of polylactic acid (PLA) biodegradable materials modified by organic nucleating agents. Int J Biol Macromol 2023; 233:123581. [PMID: 36758767 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.123581] [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: 11/26/2022] [Revised: 12/20/2022] [Accepted: 02/04/2023] [Indexed: 02/09/2023]
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Polylactic acid (PLA) has attracted much attention because of its good biocompatibility, biodegradability, and mechanical properties. However, the slow crystallization rate of PLA during molding leads to its poor heat resistance, which limit its diffusion for many industrial applications. In this review, the relationship between PLA crystallization and its molecular structure and processing conditions is summarized. From the perspective of the regulation of PLA crystallization by organic nucleating agents, the research progress of organic micromolecule (e.g., esters, amides, and hydrazides), organic salt, supramolecular, and macromolecule nucleating agents on the crystallization behavior of PLA is mainly introduced. The nucleation mechanism of PLA is expounded by organic nucleating agents, and the effect of the interaction force between organic nucleating agents and PLA molecular chains on the crystallization behavior of PLA is analyzed. The effects of the crystallization behavior of PLA on its mechanical properties and heat resistance are discussed. It will provide a theoretical reference for the development and application of high-efficiency nucleating agents.
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- Xipo Zhao
- Hubei Provincial Key Laboratory of Green Materials for Light Industry, New Materials and Green Manufacturing Talent Introduction and Innovation Demonstration Base, Hubei University of Technology, Wuhan 430068, China; Hubei Longzhong Laboratory, Xiangyang 441000, China.
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- Hubei Provincial Key Laboratory of Green Materials for Light Industry, New Materials and Green Manufacturing Talent Introduction and Innovation Demonstration Base, Hubei University of Technology, Wuhan 430068, China
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- Hubei Provincial Key Laboratory of Green Materials for Light Industry, New Materials and Green Manufacturing Talent Introduction and Innovation Demonstration Base, Hubei University of Technology, Wuhan 430068, China
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- Hubei Provincial Key Laboratory of Green Materials for Light Industry, New Materials and Green Manufacturing Talent Introduction and Innovation Demonstration Base, Hubei University of Technology, Wuhan 430068, China
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- Hubei Provincial Key Laboratory of Green Materials for Light Industry, New Materials and Green Manufacturing Talent Introduction and Innovation Demonstration Base, Hubei University of Technology, Wuhan 430068, China
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- Hubei Provincial Key Laboratory of Green Materials for Light Industry, New Materials and Green Manufacturing Talent Introduction and Innovation Demonstration Base, Hubei University of Technology, Wuhan 430068, China; Hubei Longzhong Laboratory, Xiangyang 441000, China
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Lepcio P, Svatík J, Režnáková E, Zicha D, Lesser A, Ondreas F. Anisotropic solid-state PLA foaming templated by crystal phase pre-oriented with 3D printing: Cell supporting structures with directional capillary transfer function. J Mater Chem B 2022; 10:2889-2898. [DOI: 10.1039/d1tb02133h] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Bones represent a superb biomaterial that combines high mechanical stiffness with nutrition delivery to its osteocyte cells through the microscopical Haversian canals and bone canaliculi. Such structure is hard to...
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Farahani A, Zarei-Hanzaki A, Abedi HR, Tayebi L, Mostafavi E. Polylactic Acid Piezo-Biopolymers: Chemistry, Structural Evolution, Fabrication Methods, and Tissue Engineering Applications. J Funct Biomater 2021; 12:71. [PMID: 34940550 PMCID: PMC8704870 DOI: 10.3390/jfb12040071] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/25/2021] [Revised: 11/11/2021] [Accepted: 11/18/2021] [Indexed: 01/11/2023] Open
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Polylactide acid (PLA), as an FDA-approved biomaterial, has been widely applied due to its unique merits, such as its biocompatibility, biodegradability, and piezoelectricity. Numerous utilizations, including sensors, actuators, and bio-application-its most exciting application to promote cell migration, differentiation, growth, and protein-surface interaction-originate from the piezoelectricity effect. Since PLA exhibits piezoelectricity in both crystalline structure and an amorphous state, it is crucial to study it closely to understand the source of such a phenomenon. In this respect, in the current study, we first reviewed the methods promoting piezoelectricity. The present work is a comprehensive review that was conducted to promote the low piezoelectric constant of PLA in numerous procedures. In this respect, its chemistry and structural origins have been explored in detail. Combining any other variables to induce a specific application or to improve any PLA barriers, namely, its hydrophobicity, poor electrical conductivity, or the tuning of its mechanical properties, especially in the application of cardiovascular tissue engineering, is also discussed wherever relevant.
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- Amirhossein Farahani
- Hot Deformation & Thermomechanical Processing Laboratory of High Performance Engineering Materials, School of Metallurgy and Materials Engineering, College of Engineering, University of Tehran, Tehran 11155-4563, Iran
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- Hot Deformation & Thermomechanical Processing Laboratory of High Performance Engineering Materials, School of Metallurgy and Materials Engineering, College of Engineering, University of Tehran, Tehran 11155-4563, Iran
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- School of Metallurgy & Materials Engineering, Iran University of Science and Technology (IUST), Tehran 16846-13114, Iran
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- School of Dentistry, Marquette University, Milwaukee, WI 53233, USA;
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- Stanford Cardiovascular Institute, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA 94305, USA
- Department of Medicine, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA 94305, USA
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D’Auria M, Willger M, Piña D, Ventosa N, Braeuer AS. Pressure drop particle precipitation from a quasi-incompressible, ternary and liquid mixture. J Supercrit Fluids 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.supflu.2021.105301] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Dong B, Yang X, Ji Y, Su F, Shao C, Liu C. Polymorph selection during melt crystallization of the isotactic polybutene-1 homopolymer depending on the melt state and crystallization pressure. SOFT MATTER 2020; 16:9074-9082. [PMID: 32909580 DOI: 10.1039/d0sm01231a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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This work investigated the crystalline forms obtained from melt crystallization in the isotactic polybutene-1 (iPB-1) homopolymer via manipulation of the temperature at which samples were melted (Tmelt) and crystallization pressure (Pcry). Unlike the results under atmospheric conditions where the molten sample crystallized into the pure form II and the crystallization temperature and kinetics were affected obviously by Tmelt, the melted sample crystallized into forms II or I' under high pressure, depending on Tmelt and Pcry. The content of form I' decreases with increasing Tmelt or decreasing Pcry. Meanwhile, the critical pressure for the formation of pure form I' increases with increasing Tmelt. The formation of form I' is attributed to the memory effect of the melt which preserved some ordered sequence of crystal and the high pressure (Pcry) which suppressed the nucleation and growth of the kinetically favored form II, which results in the formation of form I'. In addition, the melt crystallized form II transforms to form I under high pressure conditions; thus forms I, I' and II are observed. The relative contents of the three crystalline forms on samples for different Tmelt and Pcry are obtained in this work. The result shows that the crystalline forms in melt crystallization of iPB-1 can be customized by regulating the melt state and crystallization conditions.
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- Beibei Dong
- National Engineering Research Center for Advanced Polymer Processing Technology, The Key Laboratory of Material Processing and Mold of Ministry of Education, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450002, China.
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- National Engineering Research Center for Advanced Polymer Processing Technology, The Key Laboratory of Material Processing and Mold of Ministry of Education, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450002, China.
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- National Engineering Research Center for Advanced Polymer Processing Technology, The Key Laboratory of Material Processing and Mold of Ministry of Education, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450002, China.
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- National Engineering Research Center for Advanced Polymer Processing Technology, The Key Laboratory of Material Processing and Mold of Ministry of Education, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450002, China.
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- National Engineering Research Center for Advanced Polymer Processing Technology, The Key Laboratory of Material Processing and Mold of Ministry of Education, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450002, China.
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- National Engineering Research Center for Advanced Polymer Processing Technology, The Key Laboratory of Material Processing and Mold of Ministry of Education, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450002, China.
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