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Liu Y, Zhong W, Xing M. Low density methacrylated pea, corn, and tapioca starch covalent cryogels with excellent elasticity and water/oil absorption capacity. Carbohydr Polym 2024; 340:122234. [PMID: 38858015 DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2024.122234] [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: 01/14/2024] [Revised: 04/30/2024] [Accepted: 05/02/2024] [Indexed: 06/12/2024]
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Porous starch materials are promising in several applications as renewable natural biomaterials. This study reports an approach combining methacrylation of starch and chemical crosslinked cryogelation to fabricate highly elastic macroporous starch (ST-MA) cryogels with impressed water/oil absorption capacity and wet thermal stability among starch based porous materials. Five different types of starch, including pea, normal corn, high amylose corn, tapioca, and waxy maize starch with different amylose content, have been studied. The methacrylation degree is not related with amylose content. All cryogels exhibited excellent compressive elasticity enduring 90 % deformation without failure and good robustness in cyclic tests. The ST-MA cryogels from pea starch exhibited the highest Young's modulus and compressive strength among five types of starch. These covalent cryogels exhibit high wet-thermal stability and enzymatic hydrolysis stability, while still are biodegradable. The dry ST-MA sponges (2 wt%) showed outstanding liquid absorption capacity, absorbing ~40 folds (g/g) of water or ~ 36 folds (g/g) of oil respectively. All types of starch have similar liquid absorption performance. This study provides a universal approach to fabricate highly elastic covalent starch macroporous materials with impressed liquid absorption capacity and outstanding stability, especially wet-thermal stability, and may expand their applications.
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- Yuqing Liu
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2, Canada
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- Department of Biosystems Engineering, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2, Canada
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2, Canada.
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Tushar SI, Anik HR, Uddin MM, Mandal S, Mohakar V, Rai S, Sharma S. Nanocellulose-based porous lightweight materials with flame retardant properties: A review. Carbohydr Polym 2024; 339:122237. [PMID: 38823907 DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2024.122237] [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: 02/06/2024] [Revised: 05/03/2024] [Accepted: 05/04/2024] [Indexed: 06/03/2024]
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This review discusses the development and application of nanocellulose (NC)-aerogels, a sustainable and biodegradable biomaterial, with enhanced flame retardant (FR) properties. NC-aerogels combine the excellent physical and mechanical properties of NC with the low density and thermal conductivity of aerogels, making them promising for thermal insulation and other fields. However, the flammability of NC-aerogels limits their use in some applications, such as electromagnetic interference shielding, oil/water separation, and flame-resistant textiles. The review covers the design, fabrication, modification, and working mechanism of NC porous materials, focusing on how advanced technologies can impart FR properties into them. The review also evaluates the FR performance of NC-aerogels by employing widely recognized tests, such as the limited oxygen index, cone calorimeter, and UL-94. The review also explores the integration of innovative and eco-friendly materials, such as MXene, metal-organic frameworks, dopamine, lignin, and alginate, into NC-aerogels, to improve their FR performance and functionality. The review concludes by outlining the potential, challenges, and limitations of future research on FR NC-aerogels, identifying the obstacles and potential solutions, and understanding the current progress and gaps in the field.
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- Shariful Islam Tushar
- Department of Design and Merchandising, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK 74078, USA; Department of Apparel Engineering, Bangladesh University of Textiles, Tejgaon, Dhaka 1208, Bangladesh
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- Department of Apparel Engineering, Bangladesh University of Textiles, Tejgaon, Dhaka 1208, Bangladesh; Department of Chemistry and Chemical & Biomedical Engineering, University of New Haven, West Haven, CT 06516, USA
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- Department of Textiles, Merchandising, and Interiors, University of Georgia, 305 Sanford Dr., Athens, GA 30602, USA.
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- Department of Design and Merchandising, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK 74078, USA
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- Department of Textiles, Merchandising, and Interiors, University of Georgia, 305 Sanford Dr., Athens, GA 30602, USA
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- Department of Textiles, Merchandising, and Interiors, University of Georgia, 305 Sanford Dr., Athens, GA 30602, USA
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- Department of Textiles, Merchandising, and Interiors, University of Georgia, 305 Sanford Dr., Athens, GA 30602, USA.
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Yang L, Zhang H, Wang C, Jiao Y, Pang X, Xu J, Ma H. Novel aerogels based on supramolecular G-quadruplex assembly with intrinsic flame retardancy and thermal insulation. J Colloid Interface Sci 2024; 672:618-630. [PMID: 38861849 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2024.06.048] [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: 05/15/2024] [Revised: 06/03/2024] [Accepted: 06/05/2024] [Indexed: 06/13/2024]
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The construction of supramolecular aerogels still faces great challenges. Herein, we present a novel bio-based supramolecular aerogel derived from G-Quadruplex self-assembly of guanosine (G), boric acid (B) and sodium alginate (SA) and the obtained GBS aerogels exhibit superior flame-retardant and thermal insulating properties. The entire process involves environmentally friendly aqueous solvents and freeze-drying. Benefiting from the supramolecular self-assembly and interpenetrating dual network structures, GBS aerogels exhibit unique structures and sufficient self-supporting capabilities. The resulting GBS aerogels exhibit overall low densities (36.5-52.4 mg/cm3), and high porosities (>95 %). Moreover, GBS aerogels also illustrate excellent flame retardant and thermal insulating properties. With an oxygen index of 47.0-51.1 %, it can easily achieve a V-0 rating and low heat, smoke release during combustion. This work demonstrates the preparation of intrinsic flame-retardant aerogels derived from supramolecular self-assembly and dual cross-linking strategies, and is expected to provide an idea for the realization and application of novel supramolecular aerogel materials.
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- Le Yang
- College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Hebei University, Baoding 071002, China; The Flame Retardant Material and Processing Technology Engineering Research Center of Hebei Province, Baoding 071002, China
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- College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Hebei University, Baoding 071002, China; The Flame Retardant Material and Processing Technology Engineering Research Center of Hebei Province, Baoding 071002, China
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- College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Hebei University, Baoding 071002, China; The Flame Retardant Material and Processing Technology Engineering Research Center of Hebei Province, Baoding 071002, China
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- College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Hebei University, Baoding 071002, China; The Flame Retardant Material and Processing Technology Engineering Research Center of Hebei Province, Baoding 071002, China.
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- College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Hebei University, Baoding 071002, China; The Flame Retardant Material and Processing Technology Engineering Research Center of Hebei Province, Baoding 071002, China
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- College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Hebei University, Baoding 071002, China; The Flame Retardant Material and Processing Technology Engineering Research Center of Hebei Province, Baoding 071002, China
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- College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Hebei University, Baoding 071002, China; Key Laboratory of Analytical Science and Technology of Hebei Province, Baoding 071002, China; The Flame Retardant Material and Processing Technology Engineering Research Center of Hebei Province, Baoding 071002, China; Institute of Life Science and Green Development, Hebei University, Baoding 071002, China.
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Parale VG, Kim T, Choi H, Phadtare VD, Dhavale RP, Kanamori K, Park HH. Mechanically Strengthened Aerogels through Multiscale, Multicompositional, and Multidimensional Approaches: A Review. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2024; 36:e2307772. [PMID: 37916304 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202307772] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/02/2023] [Revised: 10/29/2023] [Indexed: 11/03/2023]
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In recent decades, aerogels have attracted tremendous attention in academia and industry as a class of lightweight and porous multifunctional nanomaterial. Despite their wide application range, the low mechanical durability hinders their processing and handling, particularly in applications requiring complex physical structures. "Mechanically strengthened aerogels" have emerged as a potential solution to address this drawback. Since the first report on aerogels in 1931, various modified synthesis processes have been introduced in the last few decades to enhance the aerogel mechanical strength, further advancing their multifunctional scope. This review summarizes the state-of-the-art developments of mechanically strengthened aerogels through multicompositional and multidimensional approaches. Furthermore, new trends and future directions for as prevailed commercialization of aerogels as plastic materials are discussed.
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- Vinayak G Parale
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Yonsei University, Seoul, 03722, South Korea
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Yonsei University, Seoul, 03722, South Korea
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Yonsei University, Seoul, 03722, South Korea
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Yonsei University, Seoul, 03722, South Korea
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Yonsei University, Seoul, 03722, South Korea
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- Department of Chemistry, Graduate School of Science, Kyoto University, Kyoto, 606-8502, Japan
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Yonsei University, Seoul, 03722, South Korea
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Klost M, Keil C, Gurikov P. Dried Porous Biomaterials from Mealworm Protein Gels: Proof of Concept and Impact of Drying Method on Structural Properties and Zinc Retention. Gels 2024; 10:275. [PMID: 38667694 PMCID: PMC11049402 DOI: 10.3390/gels10040275] [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: 02/26/2024] [Revised: 04/04/2024] [Accepted: 04/10/2024] [Indexed: 04/28/2024] Open
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Dried porous materials can be found in a wide range of applications. So far, they are mostly prepared from inorganic or indigestible raw materials. The aim of the presented study was to provide a proof of concept for (a) the suitability of mealworm protein gels to be turned into dried porous biomaterials by either a combination of solvent exchange and supercritical drying to obtain aerogels or by lyophilization to obtain lyophilized hydrogels and (b) the suitability of either drying method to retain trace elements such as zinc in the gels throughout the drying process. Hydrogels were prepared from mealworm protein, subsequently dried using either method, and characterized via FT-IR, BET volume, and high-resolution scanning electron microscopy. Retention of zinc was evaluated via energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy. Results showed that both drying methods were suitable for obtaining dried porous biomaterials and that the drying method mainly influenced the overall surface area and pore hydrophobicity but not the secondary structure of the proteins in the gels or their zinc content after drying. Therefore, a first proof of concept for utilizing mealworm protein hydrogels as a base for dried porous biomaterials was successful and elucidated the potential of these materials as future sustainable alternatives to more conventional dried porous materials.
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- Martina Klost
- Faculty III Process Sciences, Institute for Food Technology and Food Chemistry, Department of Food Technology and Food Material Science, Technische Universität Berlin, Straße des 17. Juni 135, 10623 Berlin, Germany;
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- Faculty III Process Sciences, Institute of Food Technology and Food Chemistry, Department of Food Chemistry and Toxicology, Technische Universität Berlin, Straße des 17. Juni 135, 10623 Berlin, Germany;
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- Laboratory for Development and Modelling of Novel Nanoporous Materials, Hamburg University of Technology, Eißendorfer Straße 38, 21073 Hamburg, Germany
- aerogel-it GmbH, Albert-Einstein-Str. 1, 49076 Osnabrück, Germany
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Batista MP, Schroeter B, Fernández N, Gaspar FB, do Rosário Bronze M, Duarte AR, Gurikov P. A Novel Collagen Aerogel with Relevant Features for Topical Biomedical Applications. Chempluschem 2024:e202400122. [PMID: 38578430 DOI: 10.1002/cplu.202400122] [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: 02/12/2024] [Revised: 03/19/2024] [Accepted: 03/27/2024] [Indexed: 04/06/2024]
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Collagen-based aerogels have great potential for topical biomedical applications. Collagen's natural affinity with skin, biodegradability, and gelling behavior are compelling properties to combine with the structural integrity of highly porous matrices in the dry form (aerogels). This work aimed to produce a novel collagen-based aerogel and to perform the material's solid-state and physicochemical characterization. Aerogels were obtained by performing different solvent exchange approaches of a collagen-gelled extract and drying the obtained alcogels with supercritical CO2. The resulting aerogels showed a sponge-like structure with a relatively dense mesoporous network with a specific surface area of 201-203 m2/g, a specific pore volume of 1.08-1.15 cm3/g, and a mean pore radius of ca. 14.7 nm. Physicochemical characterization confirmed that the obtained aerogels are composed of pure collagen, and the aerogel production process does not impact protein tertiary structure. Finally, the material swelling behavior was assessed at various pH values (4, 7, and 10). Collagen aerogels presented a high water uptake capacity up to ~2700 wt. %, pH-dependent stability, and swelling behavior in aqueous media. The results suggest that this collagen aerogel could be a promising scaffold candidate for topical biomedical applications.
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- Miguel P Batista
- iBET, Instituto de Biologia Experimental e Tecnológica, Apartado 12, 2781-901, Oeiras, Portugal
- LAQV-REQUIMTE, Departamento de Química, Faculdade de Ciências e Tecnologia, Universidade Nova de Lisboa, 2829-516, Caparica, Portugal
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- Institute of Thermal Separation Processes, Hamburg University of Technology, Eißendorfer Str. 38, 21073, Hamburg, Germany
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- iBET, Instituto de Biologia Experimental e Tecnológica, Apartado 12, 2781-901, Oeiras, Portugal
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- iBET, Instituto de Biologia Experimental e Tecnológica, Apartado 12, 2781-901, Oeiras, Portugal
- Instituto de Tecnologia Química e Biológica António Xavier, Universidade Nova de Lisboa, Av. da República, 2780-157, Oeiras, Portugal
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- iBET, Instituto de Biologia Experimental e Tecnológica, Apartado 12, 2781-901, Oeiras, Portugal
- Instituto de Tecnologia Química e Biológica António Xavier, Universidade Nova de Lisboa, Av. da República, 2780-157, Oeiras, Portugal
- Faculdade de Farmácia, Universidade de, Lisboa, Avenida Professor Gama Pinto, 1649-003, Portugal
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- LAQV-REQUIMTE, Departamento de Química, Faculdade de Ciências e Tecnologia, Universidade Nova de Lisboa, 2829-516, Caparica, Portugal
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- Institute of Thermal Separation Processes, Hamburg University of Technology, Eißendorfer Str. 38, 21073, Hamburg, Germany
- R&D New Materials, aerogel-it GmbH, Osnabrück, Albert-Einstein-Str. 1, 49076, Germany
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Zemke F, Scoppola E, Simon U, Bekheet MF, Wagermaier W, Gurlo A. Springback effect of ambient-pressure-dried silica aerogels: nanoscopic effects of silylation revealed by in situ synchrotron X-ray scattering. NANOSCALE ADVANCES 2023; 6:111-125. [PMID: 38125596 PMCID: PMC10729877 DOI: 10.1039/d3na00584d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/01/2023] [Accepted: 11/16/2023] [Indexed: 12/23/2023]
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Ambient pressure drying (APD) allows for synthesizing aerogels without expensive and sophisticated equipment for achieving supercritical conditions. Since APD does not eliminate the capillary stress that is induced by the liquid/vapour phase boundary, the shrinkage during drying needs to be prevented or reversed. The re-expansion of the silylated silica gels during drying is commonly referred to as the springback effect (SBE). The SBE is not only important for producing aerogels via APD, but is also a fascinating phenomenon, since it is accompanied by a significant volume change unusual for rigid ceramics. Synchrotron X-ray scattering has proven to be especially effective for the investigation of the volume change of these fractal silica structures on different length scales. In this work, we follow the drying, shrinkage, and (partial) re-expansion of various monolithic samples in situ to explore the occurrence of the SBE. For this purpose, various silylation agents, i.e., hexamethyldisilazane, trimethylchlorosilane, and triethylchlorosilane were used to investigate different shrinkage and re-expansion behavior. A scattering model was used to extract additional information of the evolving primary particle size, correlation length, fractal dimension, and other intensity contributions of the silica network and the hexane. While the primary particles pointed towards a relaxation at near molecular size, they were likely not involved in the SBE. However, structures near the size of the correlation length could be essential for the occurrence of this phenomenon. These findings may lead to the origin of this interesting phenomenon, as well as a better understanding of the production of APD aerogels.
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- Fabian Zemke
- Technische Universität Berlin, Faculty III Process Sciences, Institute of Materials Science and Technology, Chair of Advanced Ceramic Materials Straße des 17. Juni 135 10623 Berlin Germany https://www.tu.berlin/ceramics +49 30 314 22653
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- Department of Biomaterials, Max Planck Institute of Colloids and Interfaces Am Mühlenberg 1 14476 Potsdam Germany https://www.mpikg.mpg.de/biomaterials +49 331 567 9259
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- Technische Universität Berlin, Faculty III Process Sciences, Institute of Materials Science and Technology, Chair of Advanced Ceramic Materials Straße des 17. Juni 135 10623 Berlin Germany https://www.tu.berlin/ceramics +49 30 314 22653
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- Technische Universität Berlin, Faculty III Process Sciences, Institute of Materials Science and Technology, Chair of Advanced Ceramic Materials Straße des 17. Juni 135 10623 Berlin Germany https://www.tu.berlin/ceramics +49 30 314 22653
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- Department of Biomaterials, Max Planck Institute of Colloids and Interfaces Am Mühlenberg 1 14476 Potsdam Germany https://www.mpikg.mpg.de/biomaterials +49 331 567 9259
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- Technische Universität Berlin, Faculty III Process Sciences, Institute of Materials Science and Technology, Chair of Advanced Ceramic Materials Straße des 17. Juni 135 10623 Berlin Germany https://www.tu.berlin/ceramics +49 30 314 22653
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Huang J, Gao J, Qi L, Gao Q, Fan L. Preparation and Properties of Starch-Cellulose Composite Aerogel. Polymers (Basel) 2023; 15:4294. [PMID: 37959975 PMCID: PMC10648849 DOI: 10.3390/polym15214294] [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: 08/25/2023] [Revised: 10/24/2023] [Accepted: 10/25/2023] [Indexed: 11/15/2023] Open
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In this study, we conducted research on the preparation of aerogels using cellulose and starch as the primary materials, with the addition of N,N'-methylenebisacrylamide (MBA) as a cross-linking agent. The chemical, morphological and textural characteristics of the aerogels were found to be influenced by the proportions of cellulose, starch, and cross-linking agent that were utilized. An increase in the proportion of cellulose led to stronger adsorption forces within the aerogel structure. The aerogel showed a fine mesh internal structure, but the pores gradually increased with the further increase in cellulose. Notably, when the mass fractions of starch and cellulose were 5 wt% and 1 wt% respectively, the aerogels exhibited the smallest pore size and largest porosity. With an increase in the crosslinking agent, the internal structure of the aerogel first became dense and then loose, and the best internal structure was displayed at the addition of 3 wt%. Through texture analysis and the swelling test, the impact of the proportion of cellulose and MBA on the aerogel structure was significant. Dye adsorption experiments indicated that MBA affected the water absorption and expansion characteristics of the aerogel by improving the pore structure. Lastly, in tests involving the loading of vitamin E, the aerogels exhibited a higher capacity for incorporating vitamin E compared to native starch.
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- Jihong Huang
- Food and Pharmacy College, Xuchang University, Xuchang 461000, China
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- School of Food Science and Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510640, China; (J.G.); (L.Q.)
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- School of Food Science and Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510640, China; (J.G.); (L.Q.)
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- School of Food Science and Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510640, China; (J.G.); (L.Q.)
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- Food and Pharmacy College, Xuchang University, Xuchang 461000, China
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Boccia AC, Pulvirenti A, García-González CA, Grisi F, Neagu M. Compendium of Safety Regulatory for Safe Applications of Aerogels. Gels 2023; 9:842. [PMID: 37998932 PMCID: PMC10671091 DOI: 10.3390/gels9110842] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2023] [Revised: 10/20/2023] [Accepted: 10/23/2023] [Indexed: 11/25/2023] Open
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An increasing number of aerogels as nanostructured highly porous materials are entering the market in every day products, with an attractive portfolio of properties for emerging applications ranging from health care and leisure to electronics, cosmetics, energy, agriculture, food and environmental. However, the novelty in properties and forms of aerogels makes the development of a legislative framework particularly challenging for ensuring the safe development and use of nano-enabled products. The presented safety regulatory Compendium intends to share knowledge with the international aerogels community, as well as end-users and stakeholders, on the regulatory and safe handling procedures, as best safety practices, to be followed during the production process, handling, transport and end-use of aerogel-based formulations to mitigate human and environmental risks considering lack of data availability for this purpose in general.
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- Antonella Caterina Boccia
- CNR National Research Council, Istituto di Scienze e Tecnologie Chimiche-SCITEC “G. Natta”, Via A. Corti, 12, 20133 Milan, Italy;
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- CNR National Research Council, Istituto di Scienze e Tecnologie Chimiche-SCITEC “G. Natta”, Via A. Corti, 12, 20133 Milan, Italy;
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- AerogelsLab, I+D Farma Group (GI 1645), Departament of Pharmacology, Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, iMATUS and Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), Universidade de Santiago de Compostela, E-15782 Santiago de Compostela, Spain;
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- Dipartimento di Chimica e Biologia “A. Zambelli”, and INSTM Research Unit, Università di Salerno, Via Giovanni Paolo II 132, 84084 Fisciano, Italy;
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- Victor Babes National Institute of Pathology, 050096 Bucharest, Romania;
- Colentina Clinical Hospital, 020125 Bucharest, Romania
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González-Lavín J, Arenillas A, Rey-Raap N. Microwave-Assisted Synthesis of Iron-Based Aerogels with Tailored Textural and Morphological Properties. ACS APPLIED NANO MATERIALS 2023; 6:18582-18591. [PMID: 37854854 PMCID: PMC10580704 DOI: 10.1021/acsanm.3c04173] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/02/2023] [Accepted: 09/15/2023] [Indexed: 10/20/2023]
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Iron aerogels have been synthesized by microwave heating for the first time. Therefore, it is essential to optimize this synthesis process to evaluate the possibility of obtaining nanometric materials with tailored properties and fitting them to the needs of different applications. Herein, the effect of the ratio between reagents and the time of synthesis on the final textural, morphological, and structural properties has been evaluated. The micro-meso-macroporosity of the samples can be tailored by modifying the ratio between reagents, whereas the time of synthesis has only a slight effect on the microporosity. Both the proportion between reagents and the time of synthesis are essential to controlling the nanometric morphology, making it possible to obtain either cluster- or flake-type structures. Regarding the chemical and structural composition, the samples are mainly composed of iron(II) and iron(III) oxides. However, the percentage of iron(II) can be modulated by changing the ratio between reagents, which implies that it is possible to obtain materials from highly magnetic materials to materials without magnetic properties. This control over the properties of iron aerogels opens a new line of opportunities for the use of this type of material in several fields of applications such as electrochemistry, electrocatalysis, and electrical and electronic engineering.
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- Judith González-Lavín
- Instituto de Ciencia y Tecnología
del Carbono, INCAR-CSIC, Francisco Pintado Fe 26, 33011 Oviedo, Spain
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- Instituto de Ciencia y Tecnología
del Carbono, INCAR-CSIC, Francisco Pintado Fe 26, 33011 Oviedo, Spain
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- Instituto de Ciencia y Tecnología
del Carbono, INCAR-CSIC, Francisco Pintado Fe 26, 33011 Oviedo, Spain
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Wang Y, Ma D, Deng Z, Peng Y, Wang Y, Liu B, Wang X, Zhang G, Zhu L, Xu D. Revealing Disparities in Porous Networks Between Yttria Aerogel Assemblies with Nanosheets and Nanoparticles and Their Ultrathermal Insulation and Optical Properties. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2023; 15:41880-41891. [PMID: 37625156 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c07830] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/27/2023]
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Recent advancements have introduced anisotropic structures, particularly 2D nanosheets, into aerogels, resulting in unique morphologies and exceptional properties that differ from those assembled by isotropic nanoparticles. However, exploration of the distinct porous networks and the resulting properties is limited. We focus on rare earth yttria (Y2O3) aerogels as a case in point and demonstrate the synthesis of aerogels with nanosheet and nanoparticle assemblies using elaborative sol-gel chemistry. With the aid of X-ray computed tomography, three-dimensional visualizations of the aerogels provide relative compressive views of the porous network, revealing that the Y2O3 aerogel assembled by nanosheets possesses a hierarchical pore structure characterized by uneven pore distribution, particularly the presence of macropores throughout; in contrast, these consist of nanoparticles exhibiting a relative uniform pore distribution. High-temperature examinations indicate that the nanosheet aerogels are much more stable with a specific surface area of 64 m2·g-1 after being exposed at 1300 °C; meanwhile, the aerogels present durable and efficient thermal insulation performances. The exceptional thermal properties are attributed to the synergistic effects of the nanosheets' crystalline nature and the hierarchical porous network. The nanosheet Y2O3 aerogel also exhibited superior luminescent emission characteristics, further enhancing its potential for various applications. Our findings provide further insights into optimization of the microstructures in nanoporous aerogels, particularly through the utilization of anisotropic nanosheets.
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- Yifan Wang
- State Key Laboratory of Crystal Materials and Institute of Crystal Materials, Shandong University, Jinan 250100, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Crystal Materials and Institute of Crystal Materials, Shandong University, Jinan 250100, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Crystal Materials and Institute of Crystal Materials, Shandong University, Jinan 250100, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Crystal Materials and Institute of Crystal Materials, Shandong University, Jinan 250100, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Crystal Materials and Institute of Crystal Materials, Shandong University, Jinan 250100, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Crystal Materials and Institute of Crystal Materials, Shandong University, Jinan 250100, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Crystal Materials and Institute of Crystal Materials, Shandong University, Jinan 250100, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Crystal Materials and Institute of Crystal Materials, Shandong University, Jinan 250100, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Crystal Materials and Institute of Crystal Materials, Shandong University, Jinan 250100, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Crystal Materials and Institute of Crystal Materials, Shandong University, Jinan 250100, P. R. China
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Huang S, Wang Z, Zhou Q, Yang S, Huang R, Mai K, Qin W, Huang J, Yu G, Feng Y, Li J. Tuning interfacial microstructure of alginate-based amphiphile by dynamic bonding for stabilizing Pickering emulsion. Carbohydr Polym 2023; 310:120720. [PMID: 36925246 DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2023.120720] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/16/2022] [Revised: 02/14/2023] [Accepted: 02/15/2023] [Indexed: 02/23/2023]
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Polysaccharide-based soft colloidal particles mediated by the dynamic bonding-engineered interfacial self-assembly can regulate the properties of oil-water interfacial films, availing the stability of emulsions under a wide pH range. The amphiphilic phenylboronic alginate soft colloidal particles (Alg-PBA) were designed to stabilize pH-responsive Pickering emulsions (PEs). Combining stability analysis with quartz crystal microbalance and dissipation monitoring (QCM-D), the microstructure and viscoelasticity of Alg-PBA at the oil-water interface were determined. The results showed that PEs stabilized by Alg-PBA due to a thicker and stronger viscoelastic interface film induced by BO bonds and hydrogen bonds. The structure-function relationship of the Alg-PBA emulsifier driven by dynamic bonds was further elaborated at multiple scales by laser scanning microscopy (CLSM) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). Meanwhile, the microstructure of aerogels templated by emulsion could be tuned by adjusting dynamic bonds, which provides a new idea for polysaccharide soft material engineering.
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- Shuntian Huang
- Key Laboratory of Advanced Materials of Tropical Island Resources, Ministry of Education, College of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Hainan University, 58 Renmin Road, Haikou 570228, Hainan Province, China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Materials of Tropical Island Resources, Ministry of Education, College of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Hainan University, 58 Renmin Road, Haikou 570228, Hainan Province, China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Materials of Tropical Island Resources, Ministry of Education, College of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Hainan University, 58 Renmin Road, Haikou 570228, Hainan Province, China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Materials of Tropical Island Resources, Ministry of Education, College of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Hainan University, 58 Renmin Road, Haikou 570228, Hainan Province, China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Materials of Tropical Island Resources, Ministry of Education, College of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Hainan University, 58 Renmin Road, Haikou 570228, Hainan Province, China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Materials of Tropical Island Resources, Ministry of Education, College of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Hainan University, 58 Renmin Road, Haikou 570228, Hainan Province, China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Materials of Tropical Island Resources, Ministry of Education, College of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Hainan University, 58 Renmin Road, Haikou 570228, Hainan Province, China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Materials of Tropical Island Resources, Ministry of Education, College of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Hainan University, 58 Renmin Road, Haikou 570228, Hainan Province, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Materials of Tropical Island Resources, Ministry of Education, College of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Hainan University, 58 Renmin Road, Haikou 570228, Hainan Province, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Materials of Tropical Island Resources, Ministry of Education, College of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Hainan University, 58 Renmin Road, Haikou 570228, Hainan Province, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Materials of Tropical Island Resources, Ministry of Education, College of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Hainan University, 58 Renmin Road, Haikou 570228, Hainan Province, China.
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Araujo EJS, Scopel E, Rezende CA, Martínez J. Supercritical impregnation of polyphenols from passion fruit residue in corn starch aerogels: Effect of operational parameters. J FOOD ENG 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jfoodeng.2022.111394] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Zemke F, Gonthier J, Scoppola E, Simon U, Bekheet MF, Wagermaier W, Gurlo A. Origin of the Springback Effect in Ambient-Pressure-Dried Silica Aerogels: The Effect of Surface Silylation. Gels 2023; 9:gels9020160. [PMID: 36826330 PMCID: PMC9956377 DOI: 10.3390/gels9020160] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/27/2023] [Revised: 02/10/2023] [Accepted: 02/13/2023] [Indexed: 02/19/2023] Open
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Ambient pressure drying (APD) can prospectively reduce the costs of aerogel fabrication and processing. APD relies solely on preventing shrinkage or making it reversible. The latter, i.e., the aerogel re-expansion after drying (so-called springback effect-SBE), needs to be controlled for reproducible aerogel fabrication by APD. This can be achieved by an appropriate surface functionalization of aerogel materials (e.g., SiO2). This work addresses the fabrication of monolithic SiO2 aerogels and xerogels by APD. The effect of several silylation agents, i.e., trimethylchlorosilane, triethylchlorosilane, and hexamethyldisilazane on the SBE is studied in detail, applying several complementary experimental techniques, allowing the evaluation of the macroscopic and microscopic morphology as well as the composition of SiO2 aerogels. Here, we show that some physical properties, e.g., the bulk density, the macroscopic structure, and pore sizes/volumes, were significantly affected by the re-expansion. However, silylation did not necessarily lead to full re-expansion. Therefore, similarities in the molecular composition could not be equated to similarities in the SBE. The influences of steric hindrance and reactivity are discussed. The impact of silylation is crucial in tailoring the SBE and, as a result, the APD of monolithic aerogels.
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- Fabian Zemke
- Chair of Advanced Ceramic Materials, Institute of Materials Science and Technology, Faculty III Process Sciences, Technische Universität Berlin, Straße des 17. Juni 135, 10623 Berlin, Germany
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +49-(0)30-314-22653
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- Department of Biomaterials, Max Planck Institute of Colloids and Interfaces, Am Mühlenberg 1, 14476 Potsdam, Germany
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- Department of Biomaterials, Max Planck Institute of Colloids and Interfaces, Am Mühlenberg 1, 14476 Potsdam, Germany
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- Chair of Advanced Ceramic Materials, Institute of Materials Science and Technology, Faculty III Process Sciences, Technische Universität Berlin, Straße des 17. Juni 135, 10623 Berlin, Germany
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- Chair of Advanced Ceramic Materials, Institute of Materials Science and Technology, Faculty III Process Sciences, Technische Universität Berlin, Straße des 17. Juni 135, 10623 Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Biomaterials, Max Planck Institute of Colloids and Interfaces, Am Mühlenberg 1, 14476 Potsdam, Germany
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- Chair of Advanced Ceramic Materials, Institute of Materials Science and Technology, Faculty III Process Sciences, Technische Universität Berlin, Straße des 17. Juni 135, 10623 Berlin, Germany
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Akhter F, Jamali AR, Abbasi MN, Mallah MA, Rao AA, Wahocho SA, Anees-Ur-Rehman H, Chandio ZA. A comprehensive review of hydrophobic silica and composite aerogels: synthesis, properties and recent progress towards environmental remediation and biomedical applications. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2023; 30:11226-11245. [PMID: 36513899 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-022-24689-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/13/2022] [Accepted: 12/06/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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The hydrophobicity of silica and composite aerogels has enabled them to acquire applications in a variety of fields. With remarkable structural, morphological, and physiochemical properties such as high porosity, surface area, chemical stability, and selectivity, these materials have gained much attention of researchers worldwide. Moreover, the hydrophobic conduct has enabled these aerogels to adsorb substances, i.e., organic pollutants, without collapsing the pore and network structure. Hence, considering such phenomenal properties and great adsorption potential, exploiting these materials for environmental and biomedical applications is trending. The present study explores the most recent advances in synthetic approaches and resulting properties of hydrophobic silica and composite aerogels. It presents the various precursors and co-precursors used for hydrophobization and gives a comparative analysis of drying methods. Moreover, as a major focus, the work presents the recent progress where these materials have shown promising results for various environmental remediation and biomedical applications. Finally, the bottlenecks in synthesis and applicability along with future prospects are given in conclusions.
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- Faheem Akhter
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Quaid-E-Awam University of Engineering, Science and Technology, Nawabshah, Pakistan.
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- Materials Engineering Department, NED University of Engineering and Technology, Karachi, Pakistan
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Quaid-E-Awam University of Engineering, Science and Technology, Nawabshah, Pakistan
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Quaid-E-Awam University of Engineering, Science and Technology, Nawabshah, Pakistan
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Quaid-E-Awam University of Engineering, Science and Technology, Nawabshah, Pakistan
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Quaid-E-Awam University of Engineering, Science and Technology, Nawabshah, Pakistan
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Quaid-E-Awam University of Engineering, Science and Technology, Nawabshah, Pakistan
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Quaid-E-Awam University of Engineering, Science and Technology, Nawabshah, Pakistan
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Moschkowitsch W, Samanta B, Zion N, Honig HC, Cullen DA, Caspary Toroker M, Elbaz L. NiFe-mixed metal porphyrin aerogels as oxygen evolution reaction catalysts in alkaline electrolysers. NANOSCALE 2022; 14:18033-18040. [PMID: 36445268 DOI: 10.1039/d2nr05675e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Aerogels are a very interesting group of materials owing to their unique physical and chemical properties. In the context of electrocatalysis, the focus has been on their physical properties, and they have been used primarily as catalyst supports so far. In this work, we synthesized porphyrin aerogels containing Ni and NiFe mixed metal materials and studied them as catalysts for the oxygen evolution reaction (OER). Different Ni : Fe ratios were synthesized and studied in electrochemical cells, and DFT calculations were conducted in order to gain insight into their behavior. The activity trends were dependent on the metal ratios and differ from known NiFeOOH materials due to the change in the oxidation states of the metals to higher numbers. Herein, we show that Ni and Fe have a synergistic effect on the OER, despite being structurally separated. They are connected electronically, though, through a large organic aromatic system that facilitates electron sharing between them. Among the mixed metal porphyrin aerogels, the best ratio was found to be Ni : Fe = 35 : 65, in contrast to oxide/oxyhydroxide materials in which a ratio of 80 : 20 was found to be ideal.
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- Wenjamin Moschkowitsch
- Chemistry Department, Bar-Ilan University, Ramat-Gan 5290002, Israel
- Bar-Ilan Center for Nanotechnology and Advanced Materials, Bar-Ilan University, Ramat-Gan 5290002, Israel.
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering and The Nancy and Stephen Grand Technion Energy Program, Technion-Israel Institute of Technology, Haifa 3200003, Israel
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- Chemistry Department, Bar-Ilan University, Ramat-Gan 5290002, Israel
- Bar-Ilan Center for Nanotechnology and Advanced Materials, Bar-Ilan University, Ramat-Gan 5290002, Israel.
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- Chemistry Department, Bar-Ilan University, Ramat-Gan 5290002, Israel
- Bar-Ilan Center for Nanotechnology and Advanced Materials, Bar-Ilan University, Ramat-Gan 5290002, Israel.
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- Center for Nanophase Materials Sciences, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Oak Ridge, TN 37831, USA
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- Bar-Ilan Center for Nanotechnology and Advanced Materials, Bar-Ilan University, Ramat-Gan 5290002, Israel.
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- Chemistry Department, Bar-Ilan University, Ramat-Gan 5290002, Israel
- Bar-Ilan Center for Nanotechnology and Advanced Materials, Bar-Ilan University, Ramat-Gan 5290002, Israel.
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Mujtaba M, Lipponen J, Ojanen M, Puttonen S, Vaittinen H. Trends and challenges in the development of bio-based barrier coating materials for paper/cardboard food packaging; a review. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2022; 851:158328. [PMID: 36037892 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.158328] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/12/2022] [Revised: 08/18/2022] [Accepted: 08/23/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Currently, petroleum-based synthetic plastics are used as a key barrier material in the paper-based packaging of several food and nonfood goods. This widespread usage of plastic as a barrier lining is not only harmful to human and marine health, but it is also polluting the ecosystem. Researchers and food manufacturers are focused on biobased alternatives because of its numerous advantages, including biodegradability, biocompatibility, non-toxicity, and structural flexibility. When used alone or in composites/multilayers, these biobased alternatives provide strong barrier qualities against grease, oxygen, microbes, air, and water. According to the most recent literature reports, biobased polymers for barrier coatings are having difficulty breaking into the business. Technological breakthroughs in the field of bioplastic production and application are rapidly evolving, proffering new options for academics and industry to collaborate and develop sustainable packaging solutions. Existing techniques, such as multilayer coating of nanocomposites, can be improved further by designing them in a more systematic manner to attain the best barrier qualities. Modified nanocellulose, lignin nanoparticles, and bio-polyester are among the most promising future candidates for nanocomposite-based packaging films with high barrier qualities. In this review, the state-of-art and research advancements made in biobased polymeric alternatives such as paper and board barrier coating are summarized. Finally, the existing limitations and potential future development prospects for these biobased polymers as barrier materials are reviewed.
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- Muhammad Mujtaba
- Aalto University, Bioproduct and Biosystems, 02150 Espoo, Finland; VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland Ltd, P.O. Box 1000, Espoo FI-02044, Finland.
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- Aalto University, Bioproduct and Biosystems, 02150 Espoo, Finland
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- Kemira Oyj, Energiakatu 4, 00101 Helsinki, Finland
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- Valmet Technologies, Wärtsilänkatu 100, 04440 Järvenpää, Finland
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Zhang S, Wang J, Lu K, Xu G, Wang Z, Xiao Y, Ji H, Yang Z, Yang Y, Xiong S, Li Z. Polybenzoxazine Aerogels for Thermal Protection at Extremely High-Temperature/Cryogenic Conditions. POLYMER 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.polymer.2022.125424] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/31/2022]
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Sun M, Bu Y, Xin X, Feng J. Polyurethane functionalized silica aerogel for in-tube solid-phase microextraction of estrogens prior to high performance liquid chromatography detection. Microchem J 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.microc.2022.107699] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Straumal EA, Gozhikova IO, Kottsov SY, Lermontov SA. Effect of Sol Concentration on Properties of Alumina Aerogels. RUSS J INORG CHEM+ 2022. [DOI: 10.1134/s003602362260071x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Moschkowitsch W, Zion N, Honig HC, Levy N, Cullen DA, Elbaz L. Mixed-Metal Nickel–Iron Oxide Aerogels for Oxygen Evolution Reaction. ACS Catal 2022. [DOI: 10.1021/acscatal.2c03351] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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- Wenjamin Moschkowitsch
- Chemistry Department, Bar-Ilan University, Ramat-Gan 5290002, Israel
- Bar-Ilan Center for Nanotechnology and Advanced Materials, Bar-Ilan University, Ramat-Gan 5290002, Israel
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- Chemistry Department, Bar-Ilan University, Ramat-Gan 5290002, Israel
- Bar-Ilan Center for Nanotechnology and Advanced Materials, Bar-Ilan University, Ramat-Gan 5290002, Israel
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- Chemistry Department, Bar-Ilan University, Ramat-Gan 5290002, Israel
- Bar-Ilan Center for Nanotechnology and Advanced Materials, Bar-Ilan University, Ramat-Gan 5290002, Israel
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- Chemistry Department, Bar-Ilan University, Ramat-Gan 5290002, Israel
- Bar-Ilan Center for Nanotechnology and Advanced Materials, Bar-Ilan University, Ramat-Gan 5290002, Israel
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- Center for Nanophase Materials Sciences, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Oak Ridge, Tennessee 37831, United States
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- Chemistry Department, Bar-Ilan University, Ramat-Gan 5290002, Israel
- Bar-Ilan Center for Nanotechnology and Advanced Materials, Bar-Ilan University, Ramat-Gan 5290002, Israel
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Wang G, Li X, Yang X, Liu L, Cai Y, Wu Y, Wang S, Li H, Zhou Y, Wang Y, Zhou Y. Metal‐Based Aerogels Catalysts for Electrocatalytic CO
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Reduction. Chemistry 2022; 28:e202201834. [DOI: 10.1002/chem.202201834] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/14/2022] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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- Guangtao Wang
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Xi'an University of Architecture and Technology Xi'an 710055 P.R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Life Science School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Nanjing University Nanjing 210023 P.R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Xi'an University of Architecture and Technology Xi'an 710055 P.R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Life Science School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Nanjing University Nanjing 210023 P.R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Life Science School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Nanjing University Nanjing 210023 P.R. China
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- Key Laboratory for Organic Electronics & Information Displays (KLOEID) and Institute of Advanced Materials (IAM) Nanjing University of Posts & Telecommunications (NJUPT) Nanjing 210046 P.R. China
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- Key Laboratory for Organic Electronics & Information Displays (KLOEID) and Institute of Advanced Materials (IAM) Nanjing University of Posts & Telecommunications (NJUPT) Nanjing 210046 P.R. China
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- Key Laboratory for Organic Electronics & Information Displays (KLOEID) and Institute of Advanced Materials (IAM) Nanjing University of Posts & Telecommunications (NJUPT) Nanjing 210046 P.R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Xi'an University of Architecture and Technology Xi'an 710055 P.R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Life Science School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Nanjing University Nanjing 210023 P.R. China
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- Key Laboratory for Organic Electronics & Information Displays (KLOEID) and Institute of Advanced Materials (IAM) Nanjing University of Posts & Telecommunications (NJUPT) Nanjing 210046 P.R. China
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Supercritical Fluid Technologies for the Incorporation of Synthetic and Natural Active Compounds into Materials for Drug Formulation and Delivery. Pharmaceutics 2022; 14:pharmaceutics14081670. [PMID: 36015296 PMCID: PMC9413081 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics14081670] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/09/2022] [Revised: 08/05/2022] [Accepted: 08/07/2022] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Various active compounds isolated from natural sources exhibit remarkable benefits, making them attractive for pharmaceutical and biomedical applications, such as antioxidant, antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory activities, which contribute to the treatment of cardiovascular diseases, neurodegenerative disorders, various types of cancer, diabetes, and obesity. However, their major drawbacks are their reactivity, instability, relatively poor water solubility, and consequently low bioavailability. Synthetic drugs often face similar challenges associated with inadequate solubility or burst release in gastrointestinal media, despite being otherwise a safe and effective option for the treatment of numerous diseases. Therefore, drug-eluting pharmaceutical formulations have been of great importance over the years in efforts to improve the bioavailability of active compounds by increasing their solubility and achieving their controlled release in body media. This review highlights the success of the fabrication of micro- and nanoformulations using environmentally friendly supercritical fluid technologies for the processing and incorporation of active compounds. Several novel approaches, namely micronization to produce micro- and nano-sized particles, supercritical drying to produce aerogels, supercritical foaming, and supercritical solvent impregnation, are described in detail, along with the currently available drug delivery data for these formulations.
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Ferreira-Gonçalves T, Iglesias-Mejuto A, Linhares T, Coelho JMP, Vieira P, Faísca P, Catarino J, Pinto P, Ferreira D, Ferreira HA, Gaspar MM, Durães L, García-González CA, Reis CP. Biological Thermal Performance of Organic and Inorganic Aerogels as Patches for Photothermal Therapy. Gels 2022; 8:gels8080485. [PMID: 36005086 PMCID: PMC9407269 DOI: 10.3390/gels8080485] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/06/2022] [Revised: 07/24/2022] [Accepted: 07/27/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Aerogels are materials with unique properties, among which are low density and thermal conductivity. They are also known for their exquisite biocompatibility and biodegradability. All these features make them attractive for biomedical applications, such as their potential use in photothermal therapy (PTT). This technique is, yet, still associated with undesirable effects on surrounding tissues which emphasizes the need to minimize the exposure of healthy regions. One way to do so relies on the use of materials able to block the radiation and the heat generated. Aerogels might be potentially useful for this purpose by acting as insulators. Silica- and pectin-based aerogels are reported as the best inorganic and organic thermal insulators, respectively; thus, the aim of this work relies on assessing the possibility of using these materials as light and thermal insulators and delimiters for PTT. Silica- and pectin-based aerogels were prepared and fully characterized. The thermal protection efficacy of the aerogels when irradiated with a near-infrared laser was assessed using phantoms and ex vivo grafts. Lastly, safety was assessed in human volunteers. Both types presented good textural properties and safe profiles. Moreover, thermal activation unveils the better performance of silica-based aerogels, confirming the potential of this material for PTT.
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- Tânia Ferreira-Gonçalves
- Research Institute for Medicines (iMed.ULisboa), Faculty of Pharmacy, Universidade de Lisboa, Av. Professor Gama Pinto, 1649-003 Lisboa, Portugal; (T.F.-G.); (P.P.); (M.M.G.)
- Instituto de Biofísica e Engenharia Biomédica, Faculdade de Ciências, Universidade de Lisboa, Campo Grande, 1749-016 Lisboa, Portugal; (J.M.P.C.); (H.A.F.)
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- I+D Farma Group (GI-1645), Department of Pharmacology, Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, iMATUS and Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), Universidade de Santiago de Compostela, E-15782 Santiago de Compostela, Spain; (A.I.-M.); (C.A.G.-G.)
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- University of Coimbra, CIEPQPF, Department of Chemical Engineering, 3030-790 Coimbra, Portugal; (T.L.); (L.D.)
- 2C2T-Centre for Textile Science and Technology, University of Minho, Campus of Azurém, 4800-058 Guimarães, Portugal
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- Instituto de Biofísica e Engenharia Biomédica, Faculdade de Ciências, Universidade de Lisboa, Campo Grande, 1749-016 Lisboa, Portugal; (J.M.P.C.); (H.A.F.)
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- Physics Department, NOVA School of Science and Technology (Campus de Caparica), 2829-516 Caparica, Portugal;
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- CBIOS-Research Center for Biosciences & Health Technologies, Universidade Lusófona de Humanidades e Tecnologias, Campo Grande 376, 1749-024 Lisboa, Portugal;
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- Faculdade de Medicina Veterinária, Universidade Lusófona de Humanidades e Tecnologias, Campo Grande 376, 1749-024 Lisboa, Portugal;
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- Research Institute for Medicines (iMed.ULisboa), Faculty of Pharmacy, Universidade de Lisboa, Av. Professor Gama Pinto, 1649-003 Lisboa, Portugal; (T.F.-G.); (P.P.); (M.M.G.)
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- Comprehensive Health Research Centre (CHRC), Departamento de Desporto e Saúde, Escola de Saúde e Desenvolvimento Humano, Universidade de Évora, Largo dos Colegiais, 7004-516 Évora, Portugal;
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- Instituto de Biofísica e Engenharia Biomédica, Faculdade de Ciências, Universidade de Lisboa, Campo Grande, 1749-016 Lisboa, Portugal; (J.M.P.C.); (H.A.F.)
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- Research Institute for Medicines (iMed.ULisboa), Faculty of Pharmacy, Universidade de Lisboa, Av. Professor Gama Pinto, 1649-003 Lisboa, Portugal; (T.F.-G.); (P.P.); (M.M.G.)
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- University of Coimbra, CIEPQPF, Department of Chemical Engineering, 3030-790 Coimbra, Portugal; (T.L.); (L.D.)
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- I+D Farma Group (GI-1645), Department of Pharmacology, Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, iMATUS and Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), Universidade de Santiago de Compostela, E-15782 Santiago de Compostela, Spain; (A.I.-M.); (C.A.G.-G.)
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- Research Institute for Medicines (iMed.ULisboa), Faculty of Pharmacy, Universidade de Lisboa, Av. Professor Gama Pinto, 1649-003 Lisboa, Portugal; (T.F.-G.); (P.P.); (M.M.G.)
- Instituto de Biofísica e Engenharia Biomédica, Faculdade de Ciências, Universidade de Lisboa, Campo Grande, 1749-016 Lisboa, Portugal; (J.M.P.C.); (H.A.F.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +351-217-946-429 (ext. 14244); Fax: +351-217-946-470
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Ren J, Hasuo K, Wei Y, Tabata I, Hori T, Hirogaki K. Investigation of the influences of the molecular weights and dosage ratios of polyvinyl alcohol on para‐aramid nanofibers/polyvinyl alcohol composite aerogels. J Appl Polym Sci 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/app.52960] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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- Jianhua Ren
- Graduate School of Engineering University of Fukui Fukui Japan
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- School of Engineering University of Fukui Fukui Japan
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- Science and Technology Department Chengdu Textile College Chengdu China
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- School of Engineering University of Fukui Fukui Japan
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- Headquarters for Innovative Society‐Academia Cooperation University of Fukui Fukui Japan
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CO2 Utilization as Gas Antisolvent for the Pharmaceutical Micro and Nanoparticle Production: A Review. ARAB J CHEM 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.arabjc.2022.104164] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Peng H, Xiong W, Yang Z, Xu Z, Cao J, Jia M, Xiang Y. Advanced MOFs@aerogel composites: Construction and application towards environmental remediation. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2022; 432:128684. [PMID: 35303663 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2022.128684] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/17/2022] [Revised: 02/21/2022] [Accepted: 03/09/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Environmental pollution has drawn forth advanced materials and progressive techniques concentrating on sustainable development. Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) have aroused vast interest resulting from their excellent property in structure and function. Conversely, powdery MOFs in highly crystalline follow with fragility, poor processability and recoverability. Aerogels distinguished by the unique three-dimensional (3D) interconnected pore structures with high porosity and accessible surface area are promising carriers for MOFs. Given these, combining MOFs with aerogels at molecule level to obtain advanced composites is excepted to further enhance their performance with higher practicability. Herein, we focus on the latest studies on the MOFs@aerogel composites. The construction of MOFs@aerogel with different synthetic routes and drying methods are discussed. To explore the connection between structure and performance, pore structure engineering and quantitation of MOFs content are outlined. Furthermore, various types of MOFs@aerogel composites and their carbonized derivatives are reviewed, as well as the applications of MOFs@aerogel for environmental remediation referring to water purification and air clearing. More importantly, outlooks towards these emerging advanced composites have been presented from the perspective of practical application and future development.
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- Haihao Peng
- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, PR China; Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control (Hunan University), Ministry of Education, Changsha 410082, PR China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, PR China; Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control (Hunan University), Ministry of Education, Changsha 410082, PR China.
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, PR China; Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control (Hunan University), Ministry of Education, Changsha 410082, PR China.
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- Hunan Modern Environmental Technology Co. Ltd, Changsha 410004, PR China
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- School of Chemistry and Food Engineering, Changsha University of Science & Technology, Changsha 410114, PR China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, PR China; Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control (Hunan University), Ministry of Education, Changsha 410082, PR China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, PR China; Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control (Hunan University), Ministry of Education, Changsha 410082, PR China
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Springback effect and structural features during the drying of silica aerogels tracked by in-situ synchrotron X-ray scattering. Sci Rep 2022; 12:7537. [PMID: 35534488 PMCID: PMC9085844 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-022-11127-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/20/2022] [Accepted: 04/13/2022] [Indexed: 11/08/2022] Open
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The springback effect during ambient pressure drying of aerogels is an interesting structural phenomenon, consisting of a severe shrinkage followed by almost complete re-expansion. The drying of gels causes shrinkage, whereas re-expansion is believed to be linked to repelling forces on the nanoscale. A multi-scale structural characterization of this significant volume change is key in controlling aerogel processing and properties. In this work, hydrophobic, monolithic silica aerogels with high specific surface areas were synthesized by modification with trimethylchlorosilane and ambient pressure drying. Here, we report a multi-method approach focusing on in-situ X-ray scattering to observe alterations of the nanostructured material during the drying of surface-modified and unmodified silica gels. Both show a porous fractal nanostructure, which partially collapses during drying and only recovers in surface-modified samples during the springback effect. Distinct changes of the X-ray scattering data were reproducibly associated with the shrinkage, re-expansion and drying of the gel network. Our findings may contribute to tailor aerogels with specific functionality, as the springback effect has a direct influence on properties (e.g., porosity, pore size distribution), which is directly affected by the degree of re-expansion.
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Syeda HI, Yap PS. A review on three-dimensional cellulose-based aerogels for the removal of heavy metals from water. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2022; 807:150606. [PMID: 34592292 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2021.150606] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 18.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/11/2021] [Revised: 09/22/2021] [Accepted: 09/22/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Contamination of the aquatic ecosystem by heavy metals is a growing concern that has yet to be addressed with an efficient, cost-effective and environmentally-friendly solution. Heavy metals occur naturally in the earth's crust and also result from anthropogenic activities. Due to the rapid increase in industrialization, there is an increase in consumer demands across various industries such as metal processing, mining sector, agricultural activities, etc. and this has led to an increase in heavy metal concentrations in the aqueous environment. Cellulose-based aerogels are a novel third-generation of aerogels that have recently attracted a lot of attention due to their high adsorption efficiency, eco-friendly prospects and cost effectiveness. In this review, recent literature on cellulose-based aerogel adsorbents used for the removal of heavy metals from aqueous solution has been compiled. The preparation of cellulose-based aerogels, adsorption mechanisms, effects of experimental factors such as pH, temperature, contact time, initial metal concentration and adsorbent dose have been discussed. In addition, cost analysis of cellulose-based adsorbents and some challenges in this research field along with recommendations of improvements have been presented. It can be concluded that functionalizing of cellulose-based aerogels with amine groups, thiol groups, other compounds such as nanobentonite and chitosan results in very high adsorption capacities. The adsorption studies revealed that pseudo-second-order kinetic model was the most commonly encountered adsorption kinetic model, and the most commonly encountered adsorption isotherm model was the Langmuir isotherm model. The main adsorption mechanisms were electrostatic interaction, complexation and ion exchange.
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- Hina Iqbal Syeda
- Faculty of Science, Engineering and Built Environment, Deakin University, Victoria 3216, Australia.
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- Department of Civil Engineering, Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University, Suzhou 215123, China
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Xu J, Zhang B, Lu Y, Wang L, Tao W, Teng X, Ning W, Zhang Z. Adsorption desulfurization performance of PdO/SiO 2@graphene oxide hybrid aerogel: Influence of graphene oxide. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2022; 421:126680. [PMID: 34332481 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2021.126680] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/25/2021] [Revised: 06/30/2021] [Accepted: 07/16/2021] [Indexed: 05/26/2023]
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Preparation of PdO/SiO2@graphene oxide (GO) hybrid aerogels were carried out sol-gel method combined with atmospheric drying technology to study their adsorption performance for thiophenics and compared with PdO/SiO2. Scanning electron microscope (SEM), N2 adsorption-desorption isotherms, X-ray diffraction (XRD) analysis, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), and fourier transformation infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR) for samples were performed. The adsorption performance of PdO/SiO2@GO for thiophene were better than that of PdO/SiO2, attributed to that incorporation of GO increased the specific surface area and the Pd incorporation rate, where Pd2+ ions acted as the π-complexation and sulfur-metal (SM) bond adsorption active centers, as well as GO adsorbed thiophene by the π-π stacking effect. The adsorption capacities of PdO/SiO2@GO-1.0 for thiophene (TH), benzothiophene (BT) and dibenzothiophene (DBT) were 8.89, 9.3 and 12.6 mg-S/gads, respectively. The addition of GO in aerogels could improve the inhibition effect of toluene, cyclohexene and pyridine while decreased the inhibition effect of MTBE and H2O for the adsorption of thiophene, due to the π-π stacking effect and the hydrophobicity of GO, respectively. The adsorption process was spontaneous and exothermic, be well fitted by the apparent second-order kinetic model and dominated by chemical interaction. Pd/SiO2@GO-1.0 had a good solvent elution regeneration performance.
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- Jiacheng Xu
- Laboratory of Industrial Catalysis, College of Chemical Engineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, 18 Chaowang Road, Hangzhou 310014, China
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- Laboratory of Industrial Catalysis, College of Chemical Engineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, 18 Chaowang Road, Hangzhou 310014, China.
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- Laboratory of Industrial Catalysis, College of Chemical Engineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, 18 Chaowang Road, Hangzhou 310014, China
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- Laboratory of Industrial Catalysis, College of Chemical Engineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, 18 Chaowang Road, Hangzhou 310014, China
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- Laboratory of Industrial Catalysis, College of Chemical Engineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, 18 Chaowang Road, Hangzhou 310014, China
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- Laboratory of Industrial Catalysis, College of Chemical Engineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, 18 Chaowang Road, Hangzhou 310014, China
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- Laboratory of Industrial Catalysis, College of Chemical Engineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, 18 Chaowang Road, Hangzhou 310014, China
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- Laboratory of Industrial Catalysis, College of Chemical Engineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, 18 Chaowang Road, Hangzhou 310014, China
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Depta PN, Gurikov P, Schroeter B, Forgács A, Kalmár J, Paul G, Marchese L, Heinrich S, Dosta M. DEM-Based Approach for the Modeling of Gelation and Its Application to Alginate. J Chem Inf Model 2021; 62:49-70. [PMID: 34936761 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jcim.1c01076] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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The gelation of biopolymers is of great interest in the material science community and has gained increasing relevance in the past few decades, especially in the context of aerogels─lightweight open nanoporous materials. Understanding the underlying gel structure and influence of process parameters is of great importance to predict material properties such as mechanical strength. In order to improve understanding of the gelation mechanism in aqueous solution, this work presents a novel approach based on the discrete element method for the mesoscale for modeling gelation of hydrogels, similarly to an extremely coarse-grained molecular dynamics (MD) approach. For this, polymer chains are abstracted as dimer units connected by flexible bonds and interactions between units and with the environment, that is, diffusion in implicit water, are described. The model is based on Langevin dynamics and includes an implicit probabilistic ion model to capture the effects of ion availability during ion-mediated gelation. The model components are fully derived and parameterized using literature data and theoretical considerations based on a simplified representation of atomistic processes. The presented model enables investigations of the higher-scale network formation during gelation on the micrometer and millisecond scale, which are beyond classical modeling approaches such as MD. As a model system, calcium-mediated alginate gelation is investigated including the influence of ion concentration, polymer composition, polymer concentration, and molecular weight. The model is verified against numerous literature data as well as own experimental results for the corresponding Ca-alginate hydrogels using nitrogen porosimetry, NMR cryoporometry, and small-angle neutron scattering. The model reproduces both bundle size and pore size distribution in a reasonable agreement with the experiments. Overall, the modeling approach paves the way to physically motivated design of alginate gels.
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- Philipp Nicolas Depta
- Institute of Solids Process Engineering and Particle Technology, Hamburg University of Technology, 21073 Hamburg, Germany
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- Laboratory for Development and Modeling of Novel Nanoporous Materials, Hamburg University of Technology, 21 073 Hamburg, Germany
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- Institute for Thermal Separation Processes, Hamburg University of Technology, 21 073 Hamburg, Germany
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- Department of Inorganic and Analytical Chemistry, MTA-DE Redox and Homogeneous Catalytic Reaction Mechanisms Research Group, University of Debrecen, H-4032 Debrecen, Hungary
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- Department of Inorganic and Analytical Chemistry, MTA-DE Redox and Homogeneous Catalytic Reaction Mechanisms Research Group, University of Debrecen, H-4032 Debrecen, Hungary
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- Department of Science and Technological Innovation, Universitá del Piemonte Orientale, 15 121 Alessandria, Italy
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- Department of Science and Technological Innovation, Universitá del Piemonte Orientale, 15 121 Alessandria, Italy
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- Institute of Solids Process Engineering and Particle Technology, Hamburg University of Technology, 21073 Hamburg, Germany
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- Institute of Solids Process Engineering and Particle Technology, Hamburg University of Technology, 21073 Hamburg, Germany
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Ferreira-Gonçalves T, Constantin C, Neagu M, Reis CP, Sabri F, Simón-Vázquez R. Safety and efficacy assessment of aerogels for biomedical applications. Biomed Pharmacother 2021; 144:112356. [PMID: 34710839 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2021.112356] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/02/2021] [Revised: 10/17/2021] [Accepted: 10/19/2021] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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The unique physicochemical properties of aerogels have made them an attractive class of materials for biomedical applications such as drug delivery, regenerative medicine, and wound healing. Their low density, high porosity, and ability to regulate the pore structure makes aerogels ideal nano/micro-structures for loading of drugs and active biomolecules. As a result of this, the number of in vitro and in vivo studies on the therapeutic efficacy of these porous materials has increased substantially in recent years and continues to be an area of great interest. However, data about their in vivo performance and safety is limited. Studies have shown that polymer-based, silica-based and some hybrid aerogels are generally regarded as safe but given that studies on the acute, subacute, and chronic toxicity for the majority of aerogel types is missing, more work is still needed. This review presents a comprehensive summary of different biomedical applications of aerogels proposed to date as well as new and innovative applications of aerogels in other areas such as decontamination. We have also reviewed their biological effect on cells and living organisms with a focus on therapeutic efficacy and overall safety (in vivo and in vitro).
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- Tânia Ferreira-Gonçalves
- Research Institute for Medicines, iMed.ULisboa - Faculty of Pharmacy, Universidade de Lisboa, Av. Prof. Gama Pinto, 1649-003 Lisboa, Portugal.
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- Immunology Department, Victor Babes National Institute of Pathology, Bucharest 050096, Romania; Department of Pathology, Colentina University Hospital, Bucharest 020125, Romania.
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- Immunology Department, Victor Babes National Institute of Pathology, Bucharest 050096, Romania; Department of Pathology, Colentina University Hospital, Bucharest 020125, Romania.
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- Research Institute for Medicines, iMed.ULisboa - Faculty of Pharmacy, Universidade de Lisboa, Av. Prof. Gama Pinto, 1649-003 Lisboa, Portugal; Instituto de Biofísica e Engenharia Biomédica, IBEB, Faculdade de Ciências, Universidade de Lisboa, 1749-016 Lisboa, Portugal.
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- Department of Physics and Materials Science, University of Memphis, Memphis 38152, TN, United States.
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- CINBIO, Universidade de Vigo, Immunology Group, 36310 Vigo, Spain; Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria Galicia Sur (IIS Galicia Sur), SERGAS-UVIGO, Spain.
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Guzel Kaya G, Aznar E, Deveci H, Martínez-Máñez R. Aerogels as promising materials for antibacterial applications: a mini-review. Biomater Sci 2021; 9:7034-7048. [PMID: 34636816 DOI: 10.1039/d1bm01147b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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The increasing cases of bacterial infections originating from resistant bacteria are a serious problem globally and many approaches have been developed for different purposes to treat bacterial infections. Aerogels are a novel class of smart porous materials composed of three-dimensional networks. Recently, aerogels with the advantages of ultra-low density, high porosity, tunable particle and pore sizes, and biocompatibility have been regarded as promising carriers for the design of delivery systems. Recently, aerogels have also been provided with antibacterial activity through loading of antibacterial agents, incorporation of metal/metal oxides and via surface functionalization and coating with various functional groups. In this mini-review, the synthesis of aerogels from both conventional and low-cost precursors is reported and examples of aerogels displaying antibacterial properties are summarized. As a result, it is clear that the encouraging antibacterial performance of aerogels promotes their use in many antibacterial applications, especially in the food industry, pharmaceutics and medicine.
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- Gulcihan Guzel Kaya
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Konya Technical University, Konya, Turkey.,Instituto Interuniversitario de Investigación de Reconocimiento Molecular y Desarrollo Tecnológico, Universitat Politècnica de València, Universitat de València, Camino de Vera s/n, 46022, Valencia, Spain.
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- Instituto Interuniversitario de Investigación de Reconocimiento Molecular y Desarrollo Tecnológico, Universitat Politècnica de València, Universitat de València, Camino de Vera s/n, 46022, Valencia, Spain. .,CIBER de Bioingeniería, Biomateriales y Nanomedicina (CIBER-BBN), Spain.,Unidad Mixta de Investigación en Nanomedicina y Sensores. Universitat Politècnica de València, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria La Fe, Valencia, Spain.,Unidad Mixta UPC-CIPF de Investigación en Mecanismos de Enfermedades y Nanomedicina. Universitat Politècnica de València, Centro de Investigación Príncipe Felipe, Valencia, Spain
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Konya Technical University, Konya, Turkey
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- Instituto Interuniversitario de Investigación de Reconocimiento Molecular y Desarrollo Tecnológico, Universitat Politècnica de València, Universitat de València, Camino de Vera s/n, 46022, Valencia, Spain. .,CIBER de Bioingeniería, Biomateriales y Nanomedicina (CIBER-BBN), Spain.,Unidad Mixta de Investigación en Nanomedicina y Sensores. Universitat Politècnica de València, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria La Fe, Valencia, Spain.,Unidad Mixta UPC-CIPF de Investigación en Mecanismos de Enfermedades y Nanomedicina. Universitat Politècnica de València, Centro de Investigación Príncipe Felipe, Valencia, Spain
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Koopmann AK, Malfait WJ, Sepperer T, Huesing N. A Systematic Study on Bio-Based Hybrid Aerogels Made of Tannin and Silica. MATERIALS 2021; 14:ma14185231. [PMID: 34576455 PMCID: PMC8468457 DOI: 10.3390/ma14185231] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/09/2021] [Revised: 09/07/2021] [Accepted: 09/09/2021] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Tannin-silica hybrid materials are expected to feature excellent mechanic-chemical stability, large surface areas, high porosity and possess, after carbothermal reduction, high thermal stability as well as high thermal conductivity. Typically, a commercially available tetraethoxysilane is used, but in this study, a more sustainable route was developed by using a glycol-based silica precursor, tetrakis(2-hydroxyethyl)orthosilicate (EGMS), which is highly water-soluble. In order to produce highly porous, homogeneous hybrid tannin-silica aerogels in a one-pot approach, a suitable crosslinker has to be used. It was found that an aldehyde-functionalized silane (triethoxysilylbutyraldehyde) enables the covalent bonding of tannin and silica. Solely by altering the processing parameters, distinctly different tannin-silica hybrid material properties could be achieved. In particular, the amount of crosslinker is a significant factor with respect to altering the materials’ properties, e.g., the specific surface area. Notably, 5 wt% of crosslinker presents an optimal percentage to obtain a sustainable tannin-silica hybrid system with high specific surface areas of roughly 800–900 m2 g−1 as well as a high mesopore volume. The synthesized tannin-silica hybrid aerogels permit the usage as green precursor for silicon carbide materials.
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- Ann-Kathrin Koopmann
- Department of Chemistry and Physics of Materials, Paris-Lodron University of Salzburg, 5020 Salzburg, Austria;
- Salzburg Center for Smart Materials, 5020 Salzburg, Austria;
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- Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology, Empa, 8600 Dübendorf, Switzerland;
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- Salzburg Center for Smart Materials, 5020 Salzburg, Austria;
- Forest Products Technology and Timber Constructions, Salzburg University of Applied Sciences, 5431 Kuchl, Austria
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- Department of Chemistry and Physics of Materials, Paris-Lodron University of Salzburg, 5020 Salzburg, Austria;
- Salzburg Center for Smart Materials, 5020 Salzburg, Austria;
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +43-662-8044-6265
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Hydrophobic Modification of Biopolymer Aerogels by Cold Plasma Coating. Polymers (Basel) 2021; 13:polym13173000. [PMID: 34503040 PMCID: PMC8434000 DOI: 10.3390/polym13173000] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/19/2021] [Revised: 09/02/2021] [Accepted: 09/02/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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The aim of this work was to evaluate the potential of cold plasma polymerization as a simple, fast and versatile technique for deposition of protective hydrophobic and oleophobic polymer layers on hydrophilic biopolymer aerogels. Polymerization of different fluorinated monomers (octafluorocyclobutane C4F8 and perfluoro-acrylates PFAC-6 and PFAC-8) on aerogel monoliths derived from alginate, cellulose, whey protein isolate (WPI) and potato protein isolate (PPI) resulted in fast and significant surface hydrophobization after short process times of 5 min and led to superhydrophobic surfaces with static water contact angles up to 154° after application of poly-C4F8 coatings. Simultaneous introduction of hydro- and oleophobicity was possible by deposition of perfluoro-acrylates. While the porous structure of aerogels stayed intact during the process, polymerization inside the aerogels pores led to the generation of new porous moieties and resulted therefore in significant increase in the specific surface area. The magnitude of the effect depended on the individual process settings and on the overall porosity of the substrates. A maximization of specific surface area increase (+179 m2/g) was obtained by applying a pulsed wave mode in the C4F8-coating of alginate aerogels.
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John JV, McCarthy A, Wang H, Luo Z, Li H, Wang Z, Cheng F, Zhang YS, Xie J. Freeze-Casting with 3D-Printed Templates Creates Anisotropic Microchannels and Patterned Macrochannels within Biomimetic Nanofiber Aerogels for Rapid Cellular Infiltration. Adv Healthc Mater 2021; 10:e2100238. [PMID: 34029004 PMCID: PMC8222158 DOI: 10.1002/adhm.202100238] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2021] [Revised: 05/07/2021] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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A new approach is described for fabricating 3D poly(ε-caprolactone) (PCL)/gelatin (1:1) nanofiber aerogels with patterned macrochannels and anisotropic microchannels by freeze-casting with 3D-printed sacrificial templates. Single layer or multiple layers of macrochannels are formed through an inverse replica of 3D-printed templates. Aligned microchannels formed by partially anisotropic freezing act as interconnected pores between templated macrochannels. The resulting macro-/microchannels within nanofiber aerogels significantly increase preosteoblast infiltration in vitro. The conjugation of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF)-mimicking QK peptide to PCL/gelatin/gelatin methacryloyl (1:0.5:0.5) nanofiber aerogels with patterned macrochannels promotes the formation of a microvascular network of seeded human microvascular endothelial cells. Moreover, nanofiber aerogels with patterned macrochannels and anisotropic microchannels show significantly enhanced cellular infiltration rates and host tissue integration compared to aerogels without macrochannels following subcutaneous implantation in rats. Taken together, this novel class of nanofiber aerogels holds great potential in biomedical applications including tissue repair and regeneration, wound healing, and 3D tissue/disease modeling.
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- Johnson V. John
- Department of Surgery-Transplant and Mary & Dick Holland Regenerative Medicine Program, College of Medicine, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE 68198, USA
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- Department of Surgery-Transplant and Mary & Dick Holland Regenerative Medicine Program, College of Medicine, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE 68198, USA
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- Department of Surgery-Transplant and Mary & Dick Holland Regenerative Medicine Program, College of Medicine, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE 68198, USA
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- Division of Engineering in Medicine, Department of Medicine, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Cambridge, MA 02139, USA
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- Division of Engineering in Medicine, Department of Medicine, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Cambridge, MA 02139, USA
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- Division of Engineering in Medicine, Department of Medicine, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Cambridge, MA 02139, USA
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- Division of Engineering in Medicine, Department of Medicine, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Cambridge, MA 02139, USA
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- Division of Engineering in Medicine, Department of Medicine, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Cambridge, MA 02139, USA
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- Department of Surgery-Transplant and Mary & Dick Holland Regenerative Medicine Program, College of Medicine, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE 68198, USA; Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, College of Engineering, University of Nebraska Lincoln, Lincoln, NE 68588, USA
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Chandrasekaran R, Hillgärtner M, Ganesan K, Milow B, Itskov M, Rege A. Computational design of biopolymer aerogels and predictive modelling of their nanostructure and mechanical behaviour. Sci Rep 2021; 11:10198. [PMID: 33986367 PMCID: PMC8119483 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-021-89634-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2021] [Accepted: 04/29/2021] [Indexed: 01/20/2023] Open
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To address the challenge of reconstructing or designing the three-dimensional microstructure of nanoporous materials, we develop a computational approach by combining the random closed packing of polydisperse spheres together with the Laguerre-Voronoi tessellation. Open-porous cellular network structures that adhere to the real pore-size distributions of the nanoporous materials are generated. As an example, κ-carrageenan aerogels are considered. The mechanical structure-property relationships are further explored by means of finite elements. Here we show that one can predict the macroscopic stress-strain curve of the bulk porous material if only the pore-size distributions, solid fractions, and Young's modulus of the pore-wall fibres are known a priori. The objective of such reconstruction and predictive modelling is to reverse engineer the parameters of their synthesis process for tailored applications. Structural and mechanical property predictions of the proposed modelling approach are shown to be in good agreement with the available experimental data. The presented approach is free of parameter-fitting and is capable of generating dispersed Voronoi structures.
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- Rajesh Chandrasekaran
- Department of Continuum Mechanics, RWTH Aachen University, Eilfschornsteinstr. 18, 52062, Aachen, Germany.
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- Department of Continuum Mechanics, RWTH Aachen University, Eilfschornsteinstr. 18, 52062, Aachen, Germany
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- Department of Aerogels and Aerogel Composites, Institute of Materials Research, German Aerospace Center, Linder Höhe, 51147, Cologne, Germany
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- Department of Aerogels and Aerogel Composites, Institute of Materials Research, German Aerospace Center, Linder Höhe, 51147, Cologne, Germany
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- Department of Continuum Mechanics, RWTH Aachen University, Eilfschornsteinstr. 18, 52062, Aachen, Germany
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- Department of Aerogels and Aerogel Composites, Institute of Materials Research, German Aerospace Center, Linder Höhe, 51147, Cologne, Germany.
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Khrizanforova VV, Shekurov RP, Nizameev IR, Gerasimova TP, Khrizanforov MN, Bezkishko IA, Miluykov VA, Budnikova YH. Aerogel based on nanoporous aluminium ferrocenyl diphosphinate metal-organic framework. Inorganica Chim Acta 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ica.2020.120240] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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Effect of sodium bicarbonate solution on methyltrimethoxysilane-derived silica aerogels dried at ambient pressure. Front Chem Sci Eng 2021. [DOI: 10.1007/s11705-020-2028-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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AbstractHere we present an economical ambient pressure drying method of preparing monolithic silica aerogels from methyltrimethoxysilane precursor while using sodium bicarbonate solution as the exchanging solvent. We prepared silica aerogels with a density and a specific surface area of 0.053 g·cm−3 and 423 m2·g−1, respectively. The average pore diameter of silica aerogels is 23 nm as the pore specific volume is 1.11 cm3·g−1. Further, the contact angle between water droplet and the surface of silica aerogels in specific condition can be as high as 166°, which indicates a super-hydrophobic surface of aerogels.
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Ganonyan N, Bar G, Gvishi R, Avnir D. Gradual hydrophobization of silica aerogel for controlled drug release. RSC Adv 2021; 11:7824-7838. [PMID: 35423309 PMCID: PMC8695093 DOI: 10.1039/d1ra00671a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/25/2021] [Accepted: 02/10/2021] [Indexed: 12/01/2022] Open
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We report on the successful fine-tuning of silica aerogel hydrophobicity, through a gas-phase surface modification process. Aerogel hydrophobicity is a widely discussed matter, as it contributes to the aerogel's preservation and determines its functionality. Still, a general procedure for tuning the hydrophobicity, without affecting other aerogel properties was missing. In the developed procedure, silica aerogel was modified with trimethylchlorosilane vapor for varying durations, resulting in gradual hydrophobicity, determined by solid-state NMR and contact angle measurements. The generality of this post-synthesis treatment allows its application on a variety of aerogel materials, while having minimum effect on their porosity and transparency. We demonstrate the applicability of the gradual hydrophobization by tuning drug release rates from the silica aerogel. Two chlorhexidine salts - widely employed as antiseptic agents - were used as model drugs, one representing a soluble drug, and the other an insoluble drug; they were entrapped in silica aerogel, following hydrophobization to varying degrees. The drug release patterns showed that depending on the degree, hydrophobization can increase or decrease release kinetics, compared to the unmodified aerogel. This arises from the effect of the hydrophobic degree on pore structure, diffusional rates and wetting of the aerogel carrier. We suggest the use of the gradual hydrophobization process for other drug-aerogel systems, as well as for other aerogel applications, such as transparent insulation panels, contaminate sorbents or catalysis supports.
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- Nir Ganonyan
- Institute of Chemistry, Center for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem Jerusalem 9190401 Israel
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- Applied Physics Division, Soreq Nuclear Research Center Yavne 8180000 Israel
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- Applied Physics Division, Soreq Nuclear Research Center Yavne 8180000 Israel
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- Institute of Chemistry, Center for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem Jerusalem 9190401 Israel
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Effect of Cellulose Characteristics on the Properties of the Wet-Spun Aerogel Fibers. APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL 2021. [DOI: 10.3390/app11041525] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Cellulose aerogels (CAs) from plant or bacterial-derived cellulose have advantages such as low density, high porosity, and high specific surface area and have been used in various applications including biomedical fields. One limiting factor in developing CAs is their demanding shaping process since it involves several steps of dissolution/dispersion of cellulose, geometry configurations using molds or nozzles, coagulation and washing of the gel body, and drying techniques. CA fibers can be converted into textiles and enhance the design ability, stiffness, and flexibility of the CAs. This study aims to understand the correlations between the initial cellulose characteristics, aerogel’s internal structure, and its prospective biomedical application. Wet-spun CA fibers were obtained by supercritical CO2 drying from low and high molecular weight microcrystalline cellulose in calcium thiocyanate tetrahydrate solution. Fiber spinning, thermal behavior, textural properties, and biological assessments of the CA fibers were inspected. The CA microfibers from high molecular weight cellulose proved to have a higher surface area (~197 m2/g), denser structure, and finer nanofibrils (~2 nm) with better thermal stability in comparison with the fibers produced from low molecular weight cellulose. The fibers were nontoxic, and cell proliferation was observed over time. CA fibers showed promising results to be used for biomedical applications such as tissue engineering and wound care.
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Feng J, Su BL, Xia H, Zhao S, Gao C, Wang L, Ogbeide O, Feng J, Hasan T. Printed aerogels: chemistry, processing, and applications. Chem Soc Rev 2021; 50:3842-3888. [PMID: 33522550 DOI: 10.1039/c9cs00757a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 64] [Impact Index Per Article: 21.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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As an extraordinarily lightweight and porous functional nanomaterial family, aerogels have attracted considerable interest in academia and industry in recent decades. Despite the application scopes, the modest mechanical durability of aerogels makes their processing and operation challenging, in particular, for situations demanding intricate physical structures. "Bottom-up" additive manufacturing technology has the potential to address this drawback. Indeed, since the first report of 3D printed aerogels in 2015, a new interdisciplinary research area combining aerogel and printing technology has emerged to push the boundaries of structure and performance, further broadening their application scope. This review summarizes the state-of-the-art of printed aerogels and presents a comprehensive view of their developments in the past 5 years, and highlights the key near- and mid-term challenges.
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- Junzong Feng
- Cambridge Graphene Centre, University of Cambridge, Cambridge CB3 0FA, UK.
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Labusch M, Puthenkalam S, Cleve E, Barcikowski S, Reichenberger S. Pore penetration of porous catalyst supports by in-situ-adsorbed, agglomeration-quenched nanoparticles from pulsed laser ablation in supercritical CO2. J Supercrit Fluids 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.supflu.2020.105100] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Shi W, Ching YC, Chuah CH. Preparation of aerogel beads and microspheres based on chitosan and cellulose for drug delivery: A review. Int J Biol Macromol 2021; 170:751-767. [PMID: 33412201 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2020.12.214] [Citation(s) in RCA: 50] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/17/2020] [Revised: 12/24/2020] [Accepted: 12/29/2020] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Spherical aerogels are not easily broken during use and are easier to transport and store which can be used as templates for drug delivery. This review summarizes the possible approaches for the preparation of aerogel beads and microspheres based on chitosan and cellulose, an overview to the methods of manufacturing droplets is presented, afterwards, the transition mechanisms from sol to a spherical gel are reviewed in detail followed by different drying processes to obtain spherical aerogels with porous structures. Additionally, a specific focus is given to aerogel beads and microspheres to be regarded as drug delivery carriers. Furthermore, a core/shell architecture of aerogel beads and microspheres for controlled drug release is described and subjected to inspire readers to create novel drug release system. Finally, the conclusions and outlooks of aerogel beads and microspheres for drug delivery are summarized.
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- Wei Shi
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur 50603, Malaysia
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur 50603, Malaysia.
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur 50603, Malaysia
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Babiarczuk B, Lewandowski D, Szczurek A, Kierzek K, Meffert M, Gerthsen D, Kaleta J, Krzak J. Novel approach of silica-PVA hybrid aerogel synthesis by simultaneous sol-gel process and phase separation. J Supercrit Fluids 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.supflu.2020.104997] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Kostenko MO, Ustinovich KB, Pokrovskii OI. Online Monitoring of Adsorption onto Silica Xerogels and Aerogels from Supercritical Solutions Using Supercritical Fluid Chromatography. RUSS J INORG CHEM+ 2020. [DOI: 10.1134/s0036023620100125] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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An overview on alumina-silica-based aerogels. Adv Colloid Interface Sci 2020; 282:102189. [PMID: 32593008 DOI: 10.1016/j.cis.2020.102189] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/21/2020] [Revised: 04/15/2020] [Accepted: 06/02/2020] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
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Silica aerogels are remarkable materials with excellent physicochemical properties, such as high porosity and surface area, along with low density and thermal conductivity. In addition to their outstanding properties, these materials are quite interesting due to the possibility to change their chemistry according to intended applications. However, they also show some disadvantages, like low mechanical strength and poor dimensional stability under high temperatures (above 600 °C). Although these aerogels are frequently used as thermal insulators, for high temperature environments some of their properties need to be improved. The mixing with other ceramic thermally resistant phases is a viable approach. Thus, this work presents an overview on alumina-silica-based aerogels, describing their synthesis, processing and properties. The improvement on their properties will be discussed as a function of the amount of refractory phase (alumina) in the silica matrix. The introduction of the alumina phase makes them stable until 1200-1400 °C, maintaining low values of thermal conductivity at very high temperature (below 81 mW m-1 K-1). Finally, a brief survey on the most promising applications of these materials is presented, with several examples. In catalysis, alumina-silica aerogels have shown equivalent performance when compared to reference catalysts. In the field of thermal insulation, these materials show great potential, especially in high temperatures environments, due to their thermal dimensional stability and inherent low thermal conductivity. As adsorbents, higher stability and adsorption capacity were obtained with the incorporation of the alumina phase in silica aerogels, and these materials can be reused for repeated adsorption/desorption cycles. Indeed, a significant improvement of the aerogel performance by the synergetic effect of combining silica and alumina phases is usually obtained, supporting the expectation of the extension of their fields of application.
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Zhang Y, Yin C, Cheng Y, Huang X, Liu K, Cheng G, Li Z. Electrospinning Nanofiber-Reinforced Aerogels for the Treatment of Bone Defects. Adv Wound Care (New Rochelle) 2020; 9:441-452. [PMID: 32857019 DOI: 10.1089/wound.2018.0879] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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Objective: Application of aerogels in bone tissue engineering is an emerging field, while the reports of electrospinning nanofiber-reinforced aerogels are limited. This research aimed at fabricating the nanofiber-reinforced aerogels and evaluating their physiochemical and biological properties. Approach: The chitosan (CS) aerogels incorporated with cellulose acetate (CA) and poly (ɛ-caprolactone) (PCL) nanofibers were fabricated via ball milling and freeze-drying techniques. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM), Fourier transform infrared (FT-IR) spectrum, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), compressive experiment, and in vitro experiment were conducted to assess their physiochemical properties and biological behavior. Results: The SEM examination showed that satisfying morphology was attained in the CA/PCL/CS aerogels with incorporation of CA/PCL nanofibers and CS solution. The results of FT-IR and XPS indicated the perfect incorporation of CA, PCL, and CS. A compressive experiment confirmed that the CA/PCL/CS aerogels enhanced the compressive modulus of the pure CS aerogel. For in vitro experiment, the CA/PCL/CS composite scaffolds were proven to possess better cytocompatibility compared with the pure CS. Also, cells on the CA/PCL/CS showed well-extended morphology and could infiltrate into a porous scaffold. Furthermore, confocal experiment revealed that the CA/PCL/CS could also promote the osteogenic differentiation of MC3T3-E1 cells. Innovation: This study fabricated the nanofiber-reinforced aerogels mainly to optimize the cell/material interaction of the pure CS scaffold. Conclusion: The CA/PCL nanofibers not only improved the mechanical property of the CS aerogel to some extent but also facilitated cell adhesion and osteogenic differentiation. Thus, it could be considered a promising candidate for bone tissue engineering.
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- Yishan Zhang
- State Key Laboratory Breeding Base of Basic Science of Stomatology (Hubei-MOST) and Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedicine, Ministry of Education, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Trauma and Plastic Surgery, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Wuhan University Stomatological Hospital, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- State Key Laboratory Breeding Base of Basic Science of Stomatology (Hubei-MOST) and Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedicine, Ministry of Education, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Trauma and Plastic Surgery, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Wuhan University Stomatological Hospital, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- State Key Laboratory Breeding Base of Basic Science of Stomatology (Hubei-MOST) and Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedicine, Ministry of Education, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Trauma and Plastic Surgery, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Wuhan University Stomatological Hospital, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, College of Medicine and Health, Lishui University, Lishui, China
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, College of Medicine and Health, Lishui University, Lishui, China
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- State Key Laboratory Breeding Base of Basic Science of Stomatology (Hubei-MOST) and Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedicine, Ministry of Education, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Trauma and Plastic Surgery, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Wuhan University Stomatological Hospital, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- State Key Laboratory Breeding Base of Basic Science of Stomatology (Hubei-MOST) and Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedicine, Ministry of Education, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Trauma and Plastic Surgery, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Wuhan University Stomatological Hospital, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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Auriemma G, Russo P, Del Gaudio P, García-González CA, Landín M, Aquino RP. Technologies and Formulation Design of Polysaccharide-Based Hydrogels for Drug Delivery. Molecules 2020; 25:E3156. [PMID: 32664256 PMCID: PMC7397281 DOI: 10.3390/molecules25143156] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/05/2020] [Revised: 06/29/2020] [Accepted: 07/02/2020] [Indexed: 01/31/2023] Open
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Polysaccharide-based hydrogel particles (PbHPs) are very promising carriers aiming to control and target the release of drugs with different physico-chemical properties. Such delivery systems can offer benefits through the proper encapsulation of many drugs (non-steroidal and steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, antibiotics, etc) ensuring their proper release and targeting. This review discusses the different phases involved in the production of PbHPs in pharmaceutical technology, such as droplet formation (SOL phase), sol-gel transition of the droplets (GEL phase) and drying, as well as the different methods available for droplet production with a special focus on prilling technique. In addition, an overview of the various droplet gelation methods with particular emphasis on ionic cross-linking of several polysaccharides enabling the formation of particles with inner highly porous network or nanofibrillar structure is given. Moreover, a detailed survey of the different inner texture, in xerogels, cryogels or aerogels, each with specific arrangement and properties, which can be obtained with different drying methods, is presented. Various case studies are reported to highlight the most appropriate application of such systems in pharmaceutical field. We also describe the challenges to be faced for the breakthrough towards clinic studies and, finally, the market, focusing on the useful approach of safety-by-design (SbD).
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- Giulia Auriemma
- Department of Pharmacy, University of Salerno, Via Giovanni Paolo II 132, I—84084 Fisciano (SA), Italy; (G.A.); (P.R.); (P.D.G.)
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- Department of Pharmacy, University of Salerno, Via Giovanni Paolo II 132, I—84084 Fisciano (SA), Italy; (G.A.); (P.R.); (P.D.G.)
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- Department of Pharmacy, University of Salerno, Via Giovanni Paolo II 132, I—84084 Fisciano (SA), Italy; (G.A.); (P.R.); (P.D.G.)
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- Department of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Technology, University of Santiago de Compostela, 15782 Santiago de Compostela, Spain; (C.A.G.-G.); (M.L.)
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- Department of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Technology, University of Santiago de Compostela, 15782 Santiago de Compostela, Spain; (C.A.G.-G.); (M.L.)
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- Department of Pharmacy, University of Salerno, Via Giovanni Paolo II 132, I—84084 Fisciano (SA), Italy; (G.A.); (P.R.); (P.D.G.)
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Mißfeldt F, Gurikov P, Lölsberg W, Weinrich D, Lied F, Fricke M, Smirnova I. Continuous Supercritical Drying of Aerogel Particles: Proof of Concept. Ind Eng Chem Res 2020. [DOI: 10.1021/acs.iecr.0c01356] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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- Fynn Mißfeldt
- Institute of Thermal Separation Processes, Hamburg University of Technology, Eißendorfer Straße 38, 21073 Hamburg, Germany
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- Institute of Thermal Separation Processes, Hamburg University of Technology, Eißendorfer Straße 38, 21073 Hamburg, Germany
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- BASF SE, Carl-Bosch-Strasse 38, 67056 Ludwigshafen, Germany
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- BASF Polyurethanes GmbH, Elastogranstraße 60, 49448 Lemfoerde, Germany
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- BASF Polyurethanes GmbH, Elastogranstraße 60, 49448 Lemfoerde, Germany
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- BASF Polyurethanes GmbH, Elastogranstraße 60, 49448 Lemfoerde, Germany
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- Institute of Thermal Separation Processes, Hamburg University of Technology, Eißendorfer Straße 38, 21073 Hamburg, Germany
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