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Chiang PY, Zeng PH, Yeh YC. Luminescent lanthanide-containing gelatin/polydextran/laponite nanocomposite double-network hydrogels for processing and sensing applications. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 260:129359. [PMID: 38242388 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.129359] [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: 07/11/2023] [Revised: 12/29/2023] [Accepted: 01/08/2024] [Indexed: 01/21/2024]
Abstract
Lanthanide-containing nanomaterials have gained significant popularity for their utilization in polymeric networks, enabling the creation of luminescent nanocomposites for advanced applications. In this study, we developed a new type of lanthanide-containing nanocomposite hydrogels by incorporating terbium-containing laponite (Tb3+@Lap) into the networks of polyethyleneimine-modified gelatin/polydextran aldehyde (PG/PDA) through dynamic bonds. The structures and properties of the Tb3+@Lap-containing nanocomposite double-network (ncDN) hydrogels were comprehensively investigated in comparison with the DN hydrogels with a pure polymeric network and the Lap-containing ncDN hydrogels. The PG/PDA/Tb3+@Lap ncDN hydrogels with multiple dynamic bonds (i.e., imine bonds, coordination bonds, hydrogen bonds, and electrostatic interactions) exhibited remarkable characteristics of shear-thinning and self-healing, making them suitable for the construction of hydrogel scaffolds on a macroscale using fabrication techniques such as electrospinning and 3D printing. Moreover, the PG/PDA/Tb3+@Lap ncDN hydrogels have been demonstrated to act as sensitive and selective luminescent sensors for detecting copper ions. Taken together, a versatile lanthanide-containing ncDN hydrogel platform capable of dynamic features is developed for processing and sensing applications.
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Affiliation(s)
- Pei-Yu Chiang
- Institute of Polymer Science and Engineering, National Taiwan University, Taipei 10617, Taiwan
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- Institute of Polymer Science and Engineering, National Taiwan University, Taipei 10617, Taiwan
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- Institute of Polymer Science and Engineering, National Taiwan University, Taipei 10617, Taiwan.
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Pei YY, Wang JT, Yuan L, Luo Y, Niu XY, Rong X, Jin L, Li QF. Multicolor, injectable BSA-based lanthanide luminescent hydrogels with biodegradability. Int J Biol Macromol 2023; 235:123865. [PMID: 36870662 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.123865] [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: 01/11/2023] [Revised: 02/17/2023] [Accepted: 02/24/2023] [Indexed: 03/06/2023]
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Protein hydrogels have attracted increasing attention because of their excellent biodegradability and biocompatibility, but frequently suffer from the single structures and functions. As a combination of luminescent materials and biomaterials, multifunctional protein luminescent hydrogels can exhibit wider applications in various fields. Herein, we report a novel, multicolor tunable, injectable, and biodegradable protein-based lanthanide luminescent hydrogel. In this work, urea was utilized to denature BSA to expose disulfide bonds, and tris(2-carboxyethyl)phosphine (TCEP) was employed to break the disulfide bonds in BSA to generate free thiols. A part of free thiols in BSA rearranged into disulfide bonds to form a crosslinked network. In addition, lanthanide complexes (Ln(4-VDPA)3), containing multiple active reaction sites, could react with the remaining thiols in BSA to form the second crosslinked network. The whole process avoids the use of nonenvironmentally friendly photoinitiators and free radical initiators. The rheological properties and structure of hydrogels were investigated, and the luminescent performances of hydrogels were studied in detail. Finally, the injectability and biodegradability of hydrogels were verified. This work will provide a feasible strategy for the design and fabrication of multifunctional protein luminescent hydrogels, which may have further applications in biomedicine, optoelectronics, and information technology.
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- Ying-Ying Pei
- Henan Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Functional Materials, International Joint Research Laboratory for Biomedical Nanomaterials of Henan, Zhoukou Normal University, Zhoukou 466001, PR China
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- Henan Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Functional Materials, International Joint Research Laboratory for Biomedical Nanomaterials of Henan, Zhoukou Normal University, Zhoukou 466001, PR China.
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- Henan Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Functional Materials, International Joint Research Laboratory for Biomedical Nanomaterials of Henan, Zhoukou Normal University, Zhoukou 466001, PR China
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- Henan Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Functional Materials, International Joint Research Laboratory for Biomedical Nanomaterials of Henan, Zhoukou Normal University, Zhoukou 466001, PR China
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- Henan Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Functional Materials, International Joint Research Laboratory for Biomedical Nanomaterials of Henan, Zhoukou Normal University, Zhoukou 466001, PR China
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- Henan Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Functional Materials, International Joint Research Laboratory for Biomedical Nanomaterials of Henan, Zhoukou Normal University, Zhoukou 466001, PR China
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- Henan Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Functional Materials, International Joint Research Laboratory for Biomedical Nanomaterials of Henan, Zhoukou Normal University, Zhoukou 466001, PR China.
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- Henan Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Functional Materials, International Joint Research Laboratory for Biomedical Nanomaterials of Henan, Zhoukou Normal University, Zhoukou 466001, PR China.
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Li B, Yu J, Niu Q, Li Z, Zhang Y, Yang D, Li H. Organic-Inorganic Hybrid Luminescent Hydrogel Glued by a Cationic Polymeric Binder. Macromol Rapid Commun 2021; 42:e2100562. [PMID: 34648673 DOI: 10.1002/marc.202100562] [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: 08/25/2021] [Revised: 10/13/2021] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
Abstract
Luminescent hydrogels have shown great potential in many fields, such as lighting, display, imaging, and sensing, because of their unique optical properties, biocompatibility, and easy processing. Organic-inorganic hybrid self-assembly can not only enhance the hydrogels' mechanical strength, but also retain their self-healing ability. Herein, a luminescent supramolecular hydrogel is reported, which is formed via self-assembly of the negatively charged Laponite nanosheets and cationic lanthanide coordination polymer. The corresponding results reveal that the multiple binding interaction between Laponite and the polymeric binder is vital for improving the mechanical performance of the obtained luminescent supramolecular hydrogel.
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Affiliation(s)
- Bin Li
- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Chemical Process Safety, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Hebei University of Technology, Guangrong Dao 8, Hongqiao District, Tianjin, 300130, P. R. China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Chemical Process Safety, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Hebei University of Technology, Guangrong Dao 8, Hongqiao District, Tianjin, 300130, P. R. China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Chemical Process Safety, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Hebei University of Technology, Guangrong Dao 8, Hongqiao District, Tianjin, 300130, P. R. China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Chemical Process Safety, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Hebei University of Technology, Guangrong Dao 8, Hongqiao District, Tianjin, 300130, P. R. China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Chemical Process Safety, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Hebei University of Technology, Guangrong Dao 8, Hongqiao District, Tianjin, 300130, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry and Environmental Science, Hebei University No. 180 Wusi East Road, Baoding, 071002, P. R. China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Chemical Process Safety, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Hebei University of Technology, Guangrong Dao 8, Hongqiao District, Tianjin, 300130, P. R. China
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