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Hassan T, Kandeel EM, Taher MS, Badr EE, El-Tabei AS. Sustainable utilization of the vegetable oil manufacturing waste product in the formulation of eco-friendly emulsifiable cutting fluids. Sci Rep 2023; 13:21406. [PMID: 38049449 PMCID: PMC10696049 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-46768-8] [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: 10/03/2023] [Accepted: 11/04/2023] [Indexed: 12/06/2023] Open
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The conventional Metal cutting fluids (MCFs) used are mineral-based petroleum oils that perform well but are toxic and difficult to dispose of; therefore, these are hazardous to human health as well as the environment. This issue can be solved by using natural vegetable oil-based MCF, which are readily available, environment and human-friendly, and renewable. Therefore, we synthesized various types of emulsifiers (anionic, and nonionic with different ethylene oxide units as well as mono and gemini cationic surfactants as corrosion inhibitors and biocides) based on recycled vegetable oil (RO) from spent bleaching earth (SBE), and elucidated their chemical structures by different spectroscopic techniques. The individually synthesized emulsifiers (anionic, and nonionic with different ethylene oxide units) at different ratios (8-15 by wt.%) and mixed emulsifiers (anionic/nonionic, nonionic/nonionic with different degrees of ethylene oxide) at different ratios (8-12 by wt.%) were utilized as additives in the preparation of different vegetable residual oil-based MCF formulations. The mixed emulsifiers at different ratios of nonionic/nonionic with hydrophilic-lipophilic balance (HLB) value 10 (Formulas I, II, III, and IV), and anionic/nonionic (Formula V, and VI) exhibited stable emulsions compared to individual emulsifiers. Formulas (I and VI) displayed good protection effectiveness in corrosion tests. Formula VI had better wettability (25.22 on CS, 23.68 on Al, and 22.28 on WC) and a smaller particle size (63.97 nm). Tribological properties of Formula VI were also performed. The results exhibit that Formula VI is consistent with the commercial sample. As a result, this study contributed to the resolution of one of the industry's problems.
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- Toka Hassan
- Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science, Al-Azhar University (for Girls), Cairo, 11754, Egypt
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- Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science, Al-Azhar University (for Girls), Cairo, 11754, Egypt
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- Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science, Al-Azhar University (for Girls), Cairo, 11754, Egypt
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- Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science, Al-Azhar University (for Girls), Cairo, 11754, Egypt.
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- Egyptian Petroleum Research Institute (EPRI), Nasr City, Cairo, 11727, Egypt.
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Preeti, Sambhakar S, Saharan R, Narwal S, Malik R, Gahlot V, Khalid A, Najmi A, Zoghebi K, Halawi MA, Albratty M, Mohan S. Exploring LIPIDs for their potential to improves bioavailability of lipophilic drugs candidates: A review. Saudi Pharm J 2023; 31:101870. [PMID: 38053738 PMCID: PMC10694332 DOI: 10.1016/j.jsps.2023.101870] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/07/2023] [Accepted: 11/09/2023] [Indexed: 12/07/2023] Open
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This review aims to provide a thorough examination of the benefits, challenges, and advancements in utilizing lipids for more effective drug delivery, ultimately contributing to the development of innovative approaches in pharmaceutical science. Lipophilic drugs, characterized by low aqueous solubility, present a formidable challenge in achieving effective delivery and absorption within the human body. To address this issue, one promising approach involves harnessing the potential of lipids. Lipids, in their diverse forms, serve as carriers, leveraging their unique capacity to enhance solubility, stability, and absorption of these challenging drugs. By facilitating improved intestinal solubility and selective lymphatic absorption of porously permeable drugs, lipids offer an array of possibilities for drug delivery. This versatile characteristic not only bolsters the pharmacological efficacy of drugs with low bioavailability but also contributes to enhanced therapeutic performance, ultimately reducing the required dose size and associated costs. This comprehensive review delves into the strategic formulation approaches that employ lipids as carriers to ameliorate drug solubility and bioavailability. Emphasis is placed on the critical considerations of lipid type, composition, and processing techniques when designing lipid-based formulations. This review meticulously examines the multifaceted challenges that come hand in hand with lipid-based formulations for lipophilic drugs, offering an insightful perspective on future trends. Regulatory considerations and the broad spectrum of potential applications are also thoughtfully discussed. In summary, this review presents a valuable repository of insights into the effective utilization of lipids as carriers, all aimed at elevating the bioavailability of lipophilic drugs.
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- Preeti
- Banasthali Vidyapith, Vanasthali Road, Aliyabad, Rajasthan 304022, India
- Gurugram Global College of Pharmacy, Haily Mandi Rd, Farukh Nagar, Haryana 122506, India
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- Banasthali Vidyapith, Vanasthali Road, Aliyabad, Rajasthan 304022, India
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- Maharishi Markandeswar Deemed to be University, Mullana, Ambala, Haryana 133203, India
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- Panipat Institute of Engineering & Technology, Department of Pharmacy, GT Road, Samalkha, Panipat 132102, Haryana, India
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- Gurugram Global College of Pharmacy, Haily Mandi Rd, Farukh Nagar, Haryana 122506, India
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- HIMT College of Pharmacy, Knowledge Park - 1, Greater Noida, District - Gautam Buddh Nagar, UP 201310, India
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- Substance Abuse and Toxicology Research Centre, Jazan University, Jazan 45142, Saudi Arabia
- Medicinal and Aromatic Plants Research Institute, National Center for Research, P.O. Box: 2424, Khartoum 11111, Sudan
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Pharmacognosy, College of Pharmacy, Jazan University, P.O. Box 114, Jazan, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Pharmacognosy, College of Pharmacy, Jazan University, P.O. Box 114, Jazan, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Cinical Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, Jazan University, P.O. Box 114, Jazan, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Pharmacognosy, College of Pharmacy, Jazan University, P.O. Box 114, Jazan, Saudi Arabia
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- Substance Abuse and Toxicology Research Centre, Jazan University, Jazan 45142, Saudi Arabia
- School of Health Sciences, University of Petroleum and Energy Studies, Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India
- Center for Global health Research, Saveetha Medical College and Hospitals, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Saveetha University, India
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Zhang Q, Inagaki NF, Ito T. Recent advances in micro-sized oxygen carriers inspired by red blood cells. SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY OF ADVANCED MATERIALS 2023; 24:2223050. [PMID: 37363800 PMCID: PMC10288928 DOI: 10.1080/14686996.2023.2223050] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/23/2023] [Revised: 05/22/2023] [Accepted: 05/31/2023] [Indexed: 06/28/2023]
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Supplementing sufficient oxygen to cells is always challenging in biomedical engineering fields such as tissue engineering. Originating from the concept of a 'blood substitute', nano-sized artificial oxygen carriers (AOCs) have been studied for a long time for the optimization of the oxygen supplementation and improvement of hypoxia environments in vitro and in vivo. When circulating in our bodies, micro-sized human red blood cells (hRBCs) feature a high oxygen capacity, a unique biconcave shape, biomechanical and rheological properties, and low frictional surfaces, making them efficient natural oxygen carriers. Inspired by hRBCs, recent studies have focused on evolving different AOCs into microparticles more feasibly able to achieve desired architectures and morphologies and to obtain the corresponding advantages. Recent micro-sized AOCs have been developed into additional categories based on their principal oxygen-carrying or oxygen-releasing materials. Various biomaterials such as lipids, proteins, and polymers have also been used to prepare oxygen carriers owing to their rapid oxygen transfer, high oxygen capacity, excellent colloidal stability, biocompatibility, suitable biodegradability, and long storage. In this review, we concentrated on the fabrication techniques, applied biomaterials, and design considerations of micro-sized AOCs to illustrate the advances in their performances. We also compared certain recent micro-sized AOCs with hRBCs where applicable and appropriate. Furthermore, we discussed existing and potential applications of different types of micro-sized AOCs.
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- Qiming Zhang
- Department of Chemical System Engineering, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
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- Center for Disease Biology and Integrative Medicine, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Chemical System Engineering, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
- Center for Disease Biology and Integrative Medicine, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
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Estabragh MAR, Bami MS, Dehghannoudeh G, Noudeh YD, Moghimipour E. Cellulose derivatives and natural gums as gelling agents for preparation of emulgel-based dosage forms: A brief review. Int J Biol Macromol 2023; 241:124538. [PMID: 37085064 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.124538] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/08/2022] [Revised: 04/10/2023] [Accepted: 04/17/2023] [Indexed: 04/23/2023]
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Incorporation of an emulsion onto a gel base develops a drug delivery system with improved characteristics, known as emulgel, that can envelop both hydrophilic and lipophilic molecules, and therefore increase stability and penetration of topical formulations. Such a drug delivery system provides controlled drug release that has more patient compliance and higher therapeutic efficacy. Emulgel is prepared in three main stages, preparation of water-in-oil or oil-in-water emulsion, providing the gel base, and incorporation of prepared emulsion onto gel base with continuous stirring. Various materials such as different oils (e.g. sesame oil, balsam oil, and mineral oil), emulsifiers (e.g. Tween® and Span® as the non-ionic surfactant, polyvinyl alcohol), and gelling agents including cellulose derivatives such as hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (HPMC), hydroxyethylcellulose (HEC) and carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) in different concentrations are used in emulgel preparation. The physical properties, particle size distribution, spreadability, permeation, and drug release rate are evaluated in their development and characterization. They are used in skin disorders and other diseases such as chronic anal fisher. Also, anti-acne, analgesic, and anti-inflammatory drugs have been formulated as emulgel delivery system and their effects have been studied. In this article, the subject is to review the characteristics, preparation methods, and therapeutic efficacy as well as the potential clinical use of emulgels.
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran
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- Pharmaceutics Research Center, Institute of Neuropharmacology, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran
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- University of Saskatchewan, College of Medicine, Department of Anatomy, Physiology, Pharmacology, Canada
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- Nanotechnology Research Center, Faculty of Pharmacy, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahwaz, Iran.
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Costa C, Viana A, Oliveira IS, Marques EF. Interactions between Ionic Cellulose Derivatives Recycled from Textile Wastes and Surfactants: Interfacial, Aggregation and Wettability Studies. Molecules 2023; 28:molecules28083454. [PMID: 37110688 PMCID: PMC10144465 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28083454] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/21/2023] [Revised: 04/05/2023] [Accepted: 04/06/2023] [Indexed: 04/29/2023] Open
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Interactions between polymers (P) and surfactants (S) in aqueous solution lead to interfacial and aggregation phenomena that are not only of great interest in physical chemistry but also important for many industrial applications, such as the development of detergents and fabric softeners. Here, we synthesized two ionic derivatives-sodium carboxymethylcellulose (NaCMC) and quaternized cellulose (QC)-from cellulose recycled from textile wastes and then explored the interactions of these polymers with assorted surfactants-cationic (CTAB, gemini), anionic (SDS, SDBS) and nonionic (TX-100)-commonly used in the textile industry. We obtained surface tension curves of the P/S mixtures by fixing the polymer concentration and then increasing the surfactant concentration. In mixtures where polymer and surfactant are oppositely charged (P-/S+ and P+/S-), a strong association is observed, and from the surface tension curves, we determined the critical aggregation concentration (cac) and critical micelle concentration in the presence of polymer (cmcp). For mixtures of similar charge (P+/S+ and P-/S-), virtually no interactions are observed, with the notable exception of the QC/CTAB system, which is much more surface active than the neat CTAB. We further investigated the effect of oppositely charged P/S mixtures on hydrophilicity by measuring the contact angles of aqueous droplets on a hydrophobic textile substrate. Significantly, both P-/S+ and P+/S- systems greatly enhance the hydrophilicity of the substrate at much lower surfactant concentrations than the surfactant alone (in particular in the QC/SDBS and QC/SDS systems).
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- Catarina Costa
- CIQUP, IMS (Institute for Molecular Sciences), Departamento de Química e Bioquímica, Faculdade de Ciências, Universidade do Porto, Rua do Campo Alegre s/n, 4169-007 Porto, Portugal
- CeNTI-Centre for Nanotechnology and Smart Materials, Rua Fernando Mesquita, 4760-034 Vila Nova de Famalicão, Portugal
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- CIQUP, IMS (Institute for Molecular Sciences), Departamento de Química e Bioquímica, Faculdade de Ciências, Universidade do Porto, Rua do Campo Alegre s/n, 4169-007 Porto, Portugal
- CeNTI-Centre for Nanotechnology and Smart Materials, Rua Fernando Mesquita, 4760-034 Vila Nova de Famalicão, Portugal
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- CIQUP, IMS (Institute for Molecular Sciences), Departamento de Química e Bioquímica, Faculdade de Ciências, Universidade do Porto, Rua do Campo Alegre s/n, 4169-007 Porto, Portugal
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- CIQUP, IMS (Institute for Molecular Sciences), Departamento de Química e Bioquímica, Faculdade de Ciências, Universidade do Porto, Rua do Campo Alegre s/n, 4169-007 Porto, Portugal
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Solid Lipid Nanoparticles: Review of the Current Research on Encapsulation and Delivery Systems for Active and Antioxidant Compounds. Antioxidants (Basel) 2023; 12:antiox12030633. [PMID: 36978881 PMCID: PMC10045442 DOI: 10.3390/antiox12030633] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/04/2023] [Revised: 02/21/2023] [Accepted: 02/25/2023] [Indexed: 03/08/2023] Open
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Various active compounds are easily damaged, so they need protection and must be easily absorbed and targeted. This problem can be overcome by encapsulating in the form of solid lipid nanoparticles (SLNs). Initially, SLNs were widely used to encapsulate hydrophobic (non-polar) active compounds because of their matched affinity and interactions. Currently, SLNs are being widely used for the encapsulation of hydrophilic (polar) and semipolar active compounds, but there are challenges, including increasing their entrapment efficiency. This review provides information on current research on SLNs for encapsulation and delivery systems for active and antioxidant compounds, which includes various synthesis methods and applications of SLNs in various fields of utilization. SLNs can be developed starting from the selection of solid lipid matrices, emulsifiers/surfactants, types of active compounds or antioxidants, synthesis methods, and their applications or utilization. The type of lipid used determines crystal formation, control of active compound release, and encapsulation efficiency. Various methods can be used in the SLN fabrication of active compounds and hydrophilic/hydrophobic antioxidants, which have advantages and disadvantages. Fabrication design, which includes the selection of lipid matrices, surfactants, and fabrication methods, determines the characteristics of SLNs. High-shear homogenization combined with ultrasonication is the recommended method and has been widely used because of the ease of preparation and good results. Appropriate fabrication design can produce SLNs with stable active compounds and antioxidants that become suitable encapsulation systems for various applications or uses.
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Braun L, von Klitzing R. When Bulk Matters: Disentanglement of the Role of Polyelectrolyte/Surfactant Complexes at Surfaces and in the Bulk of Foam Films. LANGMUIR : THE ACS JOURNAL OF SURFACES AND COLLOIDS 2023; 39:111-118. [PMID: 36525629 DOI: 10.1021/acs.langmuir.2c02260] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Foam films display exciting systems as on one hand they dictate the performance of macroscopic foams and on the other hand they allow studies of surface forces. With regard to surface forces, we attempt to disentangle the effect of the foam film surfaces and the foam film bulk. For that, we study the influence of salt (LiBr) on foam films formed by mixtures of oppositely charged polyelectrolyte and surfactant: anionic monosulfonated polyphenylene sulfone (sPSO2-220) and cationic tetradecyltrimethylammonium bromide (C14TAB). Adding a small amount of salt (≤10-3 M) decreases the foam film stability due to a weakened electrostatic net repulsion. In contrast, a large amount of salt (10-2 M) unexpectedly increases the foam film stability. Disjoining pressure isotherms reveal that the increased stability is due to an additional steric stabilization, which is attributed to sPSO2-220/C14TAB complexes in the film bulk. These bulk complexes also contribute to the measured apparent surface potential between the two air/water interfaces. We find, for the first time, the formation of Newton black films for mixtures of anionic polyelectrolytes and cationic surfactants.
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- Larissa Braun
- Soft Matter at Interfaces, Department of Physics, Technische Universität Darmstadt, Hochschulstraße 8, 64289Darmstadt, Germany
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- Soft Matter at Interfaces, Department of Physics, Technische Universität Darmstadt, Hochschulstraße 8, 64289Darmstadt, Germany
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Purohit D, Jalwal P, Manchanda D, Saini S, Verma R, Kaushik D, Mittal V, Kumar M, Bhattacharya T, Rahman MH, Dutt R, Pandey P. Nanocapsules: An Emerging Drug Delivery System. RECENT PATENTS ON NANOTECHNOLOGY 2023; 17:190-207. [PMID: 35142273 DOI: 10.2174/1872210516666220210113256] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/02/2021] [Revised: 10/22/2021] [Accepted: 11/26/2021] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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BACKGROUND Controlled drug release and site-specific delivery of drugs make nanocapsules the most approbative drug delivery system for various kinds of drugs, bioactive, protein, and peptide compounds. Nanocapsules (NCs) are spherical shape microscopic shells consisting of a core (solid or liquid) in which the drug is positioned in a cavity enclosed by a distinctive polymeric membrane. OBJECTIVES The main objective of the present patent study is to elaborate on various formulation techniques and methods of nanocapsules (NCs). The review also spotlights various biomedical applications as well as on the patents of NCs to date. METHODS The review was extracted from the searches performed using various search engines such as PubMed, Google Patents, Medline, Google Scholars, etc. In order to emphasize the importance of NCs, some published patents of NCs have also been reported in the review. RESULTS NCs are tiny magical shells having incredible reproducibility. Various techniques can be used to formulate NCs. The pharmaceutical performance of the formulated NCs can be judged by evaluating their shape, size, entrapment efficiency, loading capacity, etc., using different analytical techniques. Their main applications are found in the field of agrochemicals, genetic manipulation, cosmetics, hygiene items, strategic distribution of drugs to tumors, nanocapsule bandages to combat infection, and radiotherapy. CONCLUSION In the present review, our team made a deliberate effort to summarize the recent advances in the field of NCs and focus on new patents related to the implementation of NCs delivery systems in the area of some life-threatening disorders like diabetes, cancer, and cardiovascular diseases.
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- Deepika Purohit
- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Indira Gandhi University, Meerpur, Rewari, 123401, India
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- Shri Baba Mastnath Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research, Baba Mastnath University, Rohtak, 124001, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Indira Gandhi University, Meerpur, Rewari, 123401, India
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- PDM School of Pharmacy, Karsindhu, Jind, 126102, India
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- Department of Pharmacy, School of Medical and Allied Sciences, G.D. Goenka University, Gurugram, 122103, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Maharshi Dayanand University, Rohtak, 124001, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Maharshi Dayanand University, Rohtak, 124001, India
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- MM College of Pharmacy, Maharishi Markandeshwar (Deemed to be University) Mullana, Ambala, 133207, India
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- Innovation, Incubation and Industry (i-cube) Laboratory, Techno India NJR Institute of Technology, Udaipur, 313003, Rajasthan, India
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- Department of Pharmacy, Southeast University, Banani, Dhaka, 1213, Bangladesh
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- Department of Pharmacy, School of Medical and Allied Sciences, G.D. Goenka University, Gurugram, 122103, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Gurugram University, Gurugram, 122018, India
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Stark K, Cheng C, Hitchcock JP, White AL, Hondow N, Biggs S, Cayre OJ. Controlling adsorption density of polymer-stabilised metal nanoparticles at the oil-water interface. J Colloid Interface Sci 2022; 628:840-850. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2022.08.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/22/2022] [Revised: 06/20/2022] [Accepted: 08/02/2022] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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Braun L, Uhlig M, Löhmann O, Campbell RA, Schneck E, von Klitzing R. Insights into Extended Structures and Their Driving Force: Influence of Salt on Polyelectrolyte/Surfactant Mixtures at the Air/Water Interface. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2022; 14:27347-27359. [PMID: 35639454 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.2c04421] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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This paper addresses the effect of polyelectrolyte stiffness on the surface structure of polyelectrolyte (P)/surfactant (S) mixtures. Therefore, two different anionic Ps with different intrinsic persistence length lP are studied while varying the salt concentration (0-10-2 M). Either monosulfonated polyphenylene sulfone (sPSO2-220, lP ∼20 nm) or sodium poly(styrenesulfonate) (PSS, lP ∼1 nm) is mixed with the cationic surfactant tetradecyltrimethylammonium bromide (C14TAB) well below its critical micelle concentration and studied with tensiometry and neutron reflectivity experiments. We kept the S concentration (10-4 M) constant, while we varied the P concentration (10-5-10-3 M of the monomer, denoted as monoM). P and S adsorb at the air/water interface for all studied mixtures. Around the bulk stoichiometric mixing point (BSMP), PSS/C14TAB mixtures lose their surface activity, whereas sPSO2-220/C14TAB mixtures form extended structures perpendicular to the surface (meaning a layer of S with attached P and additional layers of P and S underneath instead of only a monolayer of S with P). Considering the different P monomer structures as well as the impact of salt, we identified the driving force for the formation of these extended structures: compensation of all interfacial charges (P/S ratio ∼1) to maximize the gain of entropy. By increasing the flexibility of P, we can tune the interfacial structures from extended structures to monolayers. These findings may help improve applications based on the adsorption of P/S mixtures in the fields of cosmetic or oil recovery.
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- Larissa Braun
- Soft Matter at Interfaces, Department of Physics, Technische Universität Darmstadt, Hochschulstraße 8, 64289 Darmstadt, Germany
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- Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron DESY, Notkestraße 85, 22607 Hamburg, Germany
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- Soft Matter at Interfaces, Department of Physics, Technische Universität Darmstadt, Hochschulstraße 8, 64289 Darmstadt, Germany
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- Soft Matter Biophysics, Department of Physics, Technische Universität Darmstadt, Hochschulstraße 8, 64289 Darmstadt, Germany
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- Soft Matter at Interfaces, Department of Physics, Technische Universität Darmstadt, Hochschulstraße 8, 64289 Darmstadt, Germany
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Kancharla S, Dong D, Bedrov D, Alexandridis P, Tsianou M. Binding of Perfluorooctanoate to Poly(ethylene oxide). Macromolecules 2022. [DOI: 10.1021/acs.macromol.2c00371] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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- Samhitha Kancharla
- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York (SUNY), Buffalo, New York 14260-4200, United States
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Utah, 122 South Central Campus Drive, Room 304, Salt Lake City, Utah 84112, United States
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Utah, 122 South Central Campus Drive, Room 304, Salt Lake City, Utah 84112, United States
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York (SUNY), Buffalo, New York 14260-4200, United States
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York (SUNY), Buffalo, New York 14260-4200, United States
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A systematic study on the reaction mechanisms for the microencapsulation of a volatile phase change material (PCM) via one-step in situ polymerisation. Chem Eng Sci 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ces.2022.117497] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [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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Dubrovskii AV, Kim AL, Musin EV, Tikhonenko SA. Destruction of polyelectrolyte microcapsules and release of FITC-dextran from them by the influence of sodium dodecyl sulfonate. Sci Rep 2022; 12:4032. [PMID: 35256750 PMCID: PMC8901622 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-022-08054-x] [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: 12/21/2021] [Accepted: 02/23/2022] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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Polyelectrolyte microcapsules can be applied as microcontainers for the delivery of a wide range of substances, and it is important to search for new methods for capsule destruction and releasing substances from them. In this work, we studied the possibility of using sodium dodecyl sulfonate (SDS) for the release of fluorescein isothiocyanate—dextran from six-layer microcapsules composed of PAH and PSS. It was shown that the presence of SDS in the medium, at a concentration of 3000 μg/ml, leads to the destruction of polyelectrolyte microcapsules and the release of the substance from them (54% of the amount of the encapsulated substance), while the main part of the FITC-dextran released during the first hours of incubation. At an SDS concentration of 100 μg/ml, the substance released is uniform and is 44% in 24 h. At SDS concentrations from 50 to 100 μg/ml, the process of destruction of microcapsules proceeds more slowly. At SDS concentrations from 10 to 50 μg/ml, microcapsules are not degraded.
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- Alexey V Dubrovskii
- Institute of Theoretical and Experimental Biophysics, Russian Academy of Science, Institutskaya St., 3, 142290, Puschino, Moscow Region, Russia
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- Institute of Theoretical and Experimental Biophysics, Russian Academy of Science, Institutskaya St., 3, 142290, Puschino, Moscow Region, Russia
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- Institute of Theoretical and Experimental Biophysics, Russian Academy of Science, Institutskaya St., 3, 142290, Puschino, Moscow Region, Russia
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- Institute of Theoretical and Experimental Biophysics, Russian Academy of Science, Institutskaya St., 3, 142290, Puschino, Moscow Region, Russia.
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Ramalho MJ, Bravo M, Loureiro JA, Lima J, Pereira MC. Transferrin-modified nanoparticles for targeted delivery of Asiatic acid to glioblastoma cells. Life Sci 2022; 296:120435. [PMID: 35247437 DOI: 10.1016/j.lfs.2022.120435] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/03/2021] [Revised: 02/14/2022] [Accepted: 02/22/2022] [Indexed: 01/16/2023]
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AIMS Glioblastoma (GBM) is the most common and deadliest type of brain cancer, and the current therapeutic options are not curative, imposing the need for novel strategies. Asiatic acid (AA) is a natural compound and has been explored due to its anti-glioma activity and lower toxicity to healthy tissues compared with conventional chemotherapeutic agents. However, its poor water-solubility is an obstacle for clinical application. Poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid) (PLGA) nanoparticles (NPs) were proposed in this work for Asiatic acid (AA) delivery. MAIN METHODS A central composite design was implemented to optimize the NPs, and their surface was further modified with transferrin (Tf), for targeted delivery to GBM cells. The anti-glioma activity of the NPs was studied in vitro using human GBM cells and immortalized human astrocytes. KEY FINDINGS The NPs exhibited a mean size smaller than 200 nm, with low polydispersity and negative zeta potential, indicating their suitability for brain tumor delivery. The NPs also exhibited high encapsulation efficiency and maintained a slow and controlled release of AA for 20 days. In vitro cell studies showed that NPs were able to maintain the anti-glioma activity of the natural compound and that the surface modification with Tf molecules was able to increase the cellular uptake in GBM cells, enhancing their selectivity and decreasing toxicity in healthy cells. SIGNIFICANCE Overall, this work provided guidance for designing brain-targeting delivery systems of natural compounds.
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- Maria João Ramalho
- LEPABE - Laboratory for Process Engineering, Environment, Biotechnology and Energy, Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto, Rua Dr. Roberto Frias, 4200-465 Porto, Portugal; ALiCE - Associate Laboratory in Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto, Rua Dr. Roberto Frias, 4200-465 Porto, Portugal.
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- LEPABE - Laboratory for Process Engineering, Environment, Biotechnology and Energy, Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto, Rua Dr. Roberto Frias, 4200-465 Porto, Portugal; ALiCE - Associate Laboratory in Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto, Rua Dr. Roberto Frias, 4200-465 Porto, Portugal
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- LEPABE - Laboratory for Process Engineering, Environment, Biotechnology and Energy, Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto, Rua Dr. Roberto Frias, 4200-465 Porto, Portugal; ALiCE - Associate Laboratory in Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto, Rua Dr. Roberto Frias, 4200-465 Porto, Portugal.
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- i3S - Instituto de Investigação e Inovação em Saúde, Universidade do Porto, R. Alfredo Allen, 4200-10 135 Porto, Portugal.
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- LEPABE - Laboratory for Process Engineering, Environment, Biotechnology and Energy, Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto, Rua Dr. Roberto Frias, 4200-465 Porto, Portugal; ALiCE - Associate Laboratory in Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto, Rua Dr. Roberto Frias, 4200-465 Porto, Portugal.
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Li T, Chen T, Shen X, Shi HH, Jabari E, Naguib HE. A binder jet 3D printed MXene composite for strain sensing and energy storage application. NANOSCALE ADVANCES 2022; 4:916-925. [PMID: 36131835 PMCID: PMC9419545 DOI: 10.1039/d1na00698c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/21/2021] [Accepted: 12/20/2021] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Polymer composite materials have been proven to have numerous electrical related applications ranging from energy storage to sensing, and 3D printing is a promising technique to fabricate such materials with a high degree of freedom and low lead up time. Compared to the existing 3D printing technique for polymer materials, binder jet (BJ) printing offers unique advantages such as a fast production rate, room temperature printing of large volume objects, and the ability to print complex geometries without additional support materials. However, there is a serious lack of research in BJ printing of polymer materials. In this work we introduce a strategy to print poly(vinyl alcohol) composites with MXene-surfactant ink. By ejecting highly conductive MXene particles onto a PVOH matrix, the resulting sample achieved conductive behaviour in the order of mS m-1 with demonstrated potential for strain sensing and energy storage. This work demonstrates that BJ printing has the potential to directly fabricate polymer composite materials with different end applications.
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- Terek Li
- Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering, University of Toronto Toronto Ontario Canada M5S 3G8
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- Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering, University of Toronto Toronto Ontario Canada M5S 3G8
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- Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering, University of Toronto Toronto Ontario Canada M5S 3G8
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- Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering, University of Toronto Toronto Ontario Canada M5S 3G8
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- Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering, University of Toronto Toronto Ontario Canada M5S 3G8
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- Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering, University of Toronto Toronto Ontario Canada M5S 3G8
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Polymer/surfactant mixtures as dispersants and non-covalent functionalization agents of multiwalled carbon nanotubes: Synergism, morphological characterization and molecular picture. J Mol Liq 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.molliq.2021.118338] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/27/2023]
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Abdulbari HA, Amir R. Drag Reduction Performance and Stability of an Organic Polymer, Surfactant, and Their Complexes. Chem Eng Technol 2021. [DOI: 10.1002/ceat.202100073] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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- Hayder A. Abdulbari
- University Malaysia Pahang Department of Chemical Engineering College of Engineering Lebuhraya Tun Razak 26300 Gambang Kuantan, Pahang Malaysia
- University Malaysia Pahang Centre of Excellence for Advanced Research in Fluid Flow Lebuhraya Tun Razak 26300 Gambang Kuantan, Pahang Malaysia
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- University Malaysia Pahang Faculty of Chemical & Process Engineering Technology Lebuhraya Tun Razak 26300 Gambang Kuantan, Pahang Malaysia
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Yadav VK, Khan SH, Choudhary N, Tirth V, Kumar P, Ravi RK, Modi S, Khayal A, Shah MP, Sharma P, Godha M. Nanobioremediation: A sustainable approach towards the degradation of sodium dodecyl sulfate in the environment and simulated conditions. J Basic Microbiol 2021; 62:348-360. [PMID: 34528719 DOI: 10.1002/jobm.202100217] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/17/2021] [Revised: 08/20/2021] [Accepted: 08/28/2021] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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Nanotechnology has gained huge importance in the field of environmental clean-up today. Due to their remarkable and unique properties, it has shown potential application for the remediation of several pesticides and textile dyes. Recently it has shown positive results for the remediation of sodium dodecyl sulfate (SDS). One of the highly exploited surfactants in detergent preparation is anionic surfactants. The SDS selected for the present study is an example of anionic linear alkyl sulfate. It is utilized extensively in industrial washing, which results in the high effluent level of this contaminant and ubiquitously toxic to the environment. The present review is based on the research depicting the adverse effects of SDS in general and possible strategies to minimizing its effects by bacterial degradation which are capable of exploiting the SDS as an only source of carbon. Moreover, it has also highlighted that how nanotechnology can play a role in the remediation of such recalcitrant pesticides.
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- Virendra K Yadav
- Department of Microbiology, School of Sciences, P P Savani University, Kosamba, Surat, Gujarat, India.,Environmental Nanotechnology, School of Nanosciences, Central University of Gujarat, Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India
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- Environmental Nanotechnology, School of Nanosciences, Central University of Gujarat, Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India
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- Environmental Nanotechnology, School of Nanosciences, Central University of Gujarat, Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India
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- Mechanical Engineering Department, College of Engineering, King Khalid University, Abha, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.,Center for Advanced Materials Science (RCAMS), King Khalid University Guraiger, Abha, Asir, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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- Environmental Microbiology, School of Environment and Sustainable Development, Central University of Gujarat, Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India
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- Environmental Microbiology, School of Environment and Sustainable Development, Central University of Gujarat, Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India
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- Environmental Nanotechnology, School of Nanosciences, Central University of Gujarat, Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, India
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- Industrial Waste Water Research Laboratory, Division of Applied & Environmental Microbiology, Enviro Technology Limited, Ankleshwar, Gujarat, India
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- Department of Zoology, School of Life Sciences, Jaipur National University, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
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- Department of Zoology, School of Life Sciences, Jaipur National University, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
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Huang K, Yuan Y, Baojun X. A Critical Review on the Microencapsulation of Bioactive Compounds and Their Application. FOOD REVIEWS INTERNATIONAL 2021. [DOI: 10.1080/87559129.2021.1963978] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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- Kehao Huang
- Food Science and Technology Program, BNU-HKBU United International College, Zhuhai, China
- Department Of Food Science And Agricultural Chemistry, McGill University, Quebec, Canada
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- Food Science and Technology Program, BNU-HKBU United International College, Zhuhai, China
- Department Of Biochemistry, University College London, London, UK
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- Food Science and Technology Program, BNU-HKBU United International College, Zhuhai, China
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Saeedi T, Prokopovich P. Poly beta amino ester coated emulsions of NSAIDs for cartilage treatment. J Mater Chem B 2021; 9:5837-5847. [PMID: 34254088 PMCID: PMC8317778 DOI: 10.1039/d1tb01024g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/06/2021] [Accepted: 06/24/2021] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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Delivering drugs directly into cartilage is still the major challenge in the management and treatment of osteoarthritis (OA) resulting from the aneural, avascular and alymphatic nature of an articular cartilage structure. Progress has been made in the design of drug delivery systems that enhance corticosteroid uptake and retention in cartilage; however also non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are prescribed for patients affected by OA and a drug delivery system specifically designed for this drug category is currently unavailable. We developed an approach based on the preparation of NSAID oil-in-water emulsions coated with poly-beta-amino-esters (PBAEs) to exploit the cartilage penetrating ability of such polymers and the high solubility of drugs in oil. These emulsions containing different NSAIDs (indomethacin, ketorolac, diclofenac and naproxen) exhibited enhanced and prolonged drug localisation not only in healthy cartilage tissues but also in early-stage OA samples. The critical role of the PBAE layer on oil droplets was established along with the retained biological activity of the drug as glycosaminoglycan (GAG) and collagen degradation induced by interleukin-1 (IL-1) was prevented by the novel technology. Oil-in-water coated emulsions are very flexible and cost-effective drug delivery systems and such an approach presented here could provide a substantial improvement in the therapeutic treatments of OA and thus patients' outcomes.
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- Tahani Saeedi
- Cardiff School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Cardiff University, Redwood Building, King Edward VII Avenue, Cardiff, CF10 3NB, UK.
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- Cardiff School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Cardiff University, Redwood Building, King Edward VII Avenue, Cardiff, CF10 3NB, UK.
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Niza E, Ocaña A, Castro-Osma JA, Bravo I, Alonso-Moreno C. Polyester Polymeric Nanoparticles as Platforms in the Development of Novel Nanomedicines for Cancer Treatment. Cancers (Basel) 2021; 13:3387. [PMID: 34298604 PMCID: PMC8304499 DOI: 10.3390/cancers13143387] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/28/2021] [Revised: 06/24/2021] [Accepted: 06/29/2021] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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Many therapeutic agents have failed in their clinical development, due to the toxic effects associated with non-transformed tissues. In this context, nanotechnology has been exploited to overcome such limitations, and also improve navigation across biological barriers. Amongst the many materials used in nanomedicine, with promising properties as therapeutic carriers, the following one stands out: biodegradable and biocompatible polymers. Polymeric nanoparticles are ideal candidates for drug delivery, given the versatility of raw materials and their feasibility in large-scale production. Furthermore, polymeric nanoparticles show great potential for easy surface modifications to optimize pharmacokinetics, including the half-life in circulation and targeted tissue delivery. Herein, we provide an overview of the current applications of polymeric nanoparticles as platforms in the development of novel nanomedicines for cancer treatment. In particular, we will focus on the raw materials that are widely used for polymeric nanoparticle generation, current methods for formulation, mechanism of action, and clinical investigations.
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- Enrique Niza
- Centro Regional de Investigaciones Biomédicas, Unidad NanoCRIB, 02008 Albacete, Spain; (E.N.); (J.A.C.-O.)
- School of Pharmacy, University of Castilla-La Mancha, 02008 Albacete, Spain
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- Experimental Therapeutics Unit, Hospital Clínico San Carlos, IdISSC and CIBERONC, 28040 Madrid, Spain;
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- Centro Regional de Investigaciones Biomédicas, Unidad NanoCRIB, 02008 Albacete, Spain; (E.N.); (J.A.C.-O.)
- School of Pharmacy, University of Castilla-La Mancha, 02008 Albacete, Spain
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- Centro Regional de Investigaciones Biomédicas, Unidad NanoCRIB, 02008 Albacete, Spain; (E.N.); (J.A.C.-O.)
- School of Pharmacy, University of Castilla-La Mancha, 02008 Albacete, Spain
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- Centro Regional de Investigaciones Biomédicas, Unidad NanoCRIB, 02008 Albacete, Spain; (E.N.); (J.A.C.-O.)
- School of Pharmacy, University of Castilla-La Mancha, 02008 Albacete, Spain
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Oliveira IS, Silva JP, Araújo MJ, Gomes AC, Marques EF. Biocompatible thermosensitive nanostructures and hydrogels of an amino acid-derived surfactant and hydroxyethyl cellulose polymers. J Mol Liq 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.molliq.2020.114540] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/28/2023]
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Polydimethylsiloxane-customized nanoplatform for delivery of antidiabetic drugs. Ther Deliv 2020; 11:415-429. [DOI: 10.4155/tde-2020-0049] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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Aim: To develop a new self-emulsified silicon-grafted-alginate platform for pharmaceutical delivery. The produced biocompatible polymeric blend would be used to encapsulate metformin by a vibrational jet-flow ionotropic gelation process. Materials & methods: Polydimethylsiloxane was homogenized with alginate to prepare a stable polymeric mixture to which metformin was added. A metformin-loaded polymeric vehicle was then pumped through Buchi B-390 into CaCl2 to produce microcapsules. Results & conclusion: The platform showed a powerful, pseudoplastic thixotropic and demonstrated strong, efficient and wide applications of polydimethylsiloxane-customized technology in drug delivery and stability. A substantial improvement in drug loading, encapsulation efficiency and flow properties were noticed in siliconized microcapsules compared with the control.
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Toledano Ó, Rubio MA, Gálvez Ó. Energetics and structures of the tilted phases of fatty acid Langmuir monolayers. Phys Chem Chem Phys 2020; 22:12092-12103. [PMID: 32441728 DOI: 10.1039/d0cp01361g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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Langmuir monolayers are monomolecular deep films composed of amphiphilic molecules which are typically confined to a water/air interface in a bi-dimensional structure. Due to the important applications in many research areas, they have been studied for many years. Their phase diagrams present several condensed phases, showing untilted or tilted structures at low values of surface pressure. In this paper, we present a novel density functional study on tilted phases of different fatty acid Langmuir monolayers. By means of this study, a further understanding of the physical chemistry properties and the nature of the formation of tilted monolayers can be achieved. Our calculations reveal that, regardless of the number of carbon atoms which form the apolar chain, the transversal (or conventional in the case of untilted phases) unit cell shows similar dimensions, ca. 4.9 × 6.8 Å, which is in fair agreement with the range of the observed data. The energy variation of the unit cell as a function of the inclination of the molecules, reveals an abrupt increase in values larger than 45° and 36° for NN- and NNN-tilt, respectively, in fair agreement with the experimental observation of L2h (NN) and L2' (NNN) phases of fatty acids. All of the fatty acids explored (from 10 to 19 carbon atoms) yield similar results. Finally, the energetics and structural changes of the monolayer along the variation of the area per molecule, obtained by enlarging in a-, b- or both axes of the untilted unit cell, have been explored. This study reveals that the untilted phases are energetically more stable at low values of area per molecule (high surface concentration), as it is expected. When the area per molecule values are increased, tilted phases (along NN or NNN-direction) with b/a ratio typical of herringbone (HB) or pseudo-herringbone (PHB) structures are found in the lowest energy configurations, which depend on how the distortion of the untilted unit cell is performed. For example, HB structures are the most stable when the molecules tilt along the enlarged axis of the untilted unit cell (a or b), meanwhile unit cell structures characteristic of PHB configurations occur in the opposite cases and at larger values of the area per molecule (low surface concentrations). All these predictions are in good agreement with the GIXD observations of the different phases of the phase diagram of fatty acid Langmuir monolayers.
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- Óscar Toledano
- Dpto. Física Interdisciplinar, Facultad de Ciencias, Universidad Nacional de Educación a Distancia (UNED), Senda del Rey, 9, 28040 Madrid, Spain.
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- Dpto. Física Fundamental, Facultad de Ciencias, Universidad Nacional de Educación a Distancia (UNED), Senda del Rey, 9, 28040 Madrid, Spain
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- Dpto. Física Interdisciplinar, Facultad de Ciencias, Universidad Nacional de Educación a Distancia (UNED), Senda del Rey, 9, 28040 Madrid, Spain.
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Khizar S, Ahmad NM, Ahmed N, Manzoor S, Elaissari A. Encapsulation of doxorubicin in magnetic‐polymer hybrid colloidal particles of Eudragit E100 and their hyperthermia and drug release studies. POLYM ADVAN TECHNOL 2020. [DOI: 10.1002/pat.4900] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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- Sumera Khizar
- Polymer Research LabSchool of Chemical and Materials Engineering (SCME), National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST) Islamabad Pakistan
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- Polymer Research LabSchool of Chemical and Materials Engineering (SCME), National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST) Islamabad Pakistan
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- Department of PharmacyQuaid‐i‐Azam University Islamabad Pakistan
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- Department of PhysicsCOMSAT University Islamabad Islamabad Pakistan
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Schabes BK, Richmond GL. Helping Strands: Polyelectrolyte Assists in Surfactant Assembly below Critical Micelle Concentration. J Phys Chem B 2020; 124:234-239. [PMID: 31804084 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jpcb.9b08692] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Strongly adsorbing polymer/surfactant (P/S) combinations have been proposed for long-term applications such as emulsion stabilization. However, P/S systems are known to exhibit nonequilibrium behavior despite steady-state surface characteristics. This work examines the coadsorption of dodecyltrimethylammonium bromide and sodium poly(styrene sulfonate) (PSS) using oil/water tensiometry, UV absorption, and vibrational sum frequency spectroscopy. To determine which features do not represent true equilibrium, the molecular details of PSS adsorption are compared for fresh and aged samples. At surfactant concentrations concurrent with bulk precipitation, significant differences between fresh and aged samples indicate that the strong initial coadsorption within this system is a nonequilibrium feature. We conclude that the long equilibration timescales arise from the slow assembly of non-adsorbing polyelectrolyte/micelle complexes below the critical micelle concentration. This study resolves a recent debate regarding system equilibria of surface-active P/S combinations at a water surface.
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- Brandon K Schabes
- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry , University of Oregon , Eugene , Oregon 97403 , United States
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry , University of Oregon , Eugene , Oregon 97403 , United States
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Soft Cationic Nanoparticles for Drug Delivery: Production and Cytotoxicity of Solid Lipid Nanoparticles (SLNs). APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL 2019. [DOI: 10.3390/app9204438] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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The surface properties of nanoparticles have decisive influence on their interaction with biological barriers (i.e., living cells), being the concentration and type of surfactant factors to have into account. As a result of different molecular structure, charge, and degree of lipophilicity, different surfactants may interact differently with the cell membrane exhibiting different degrees of cytotoxicity. In this work, the cytotoxicity of two cationic solid lipid nanoparticles (SLNs), differing in the cationic lipids used as surfactants CTAB (cetyltrimethylammonium bromide) or DDAB (dimethyldioctadecylammonium bromide), referred as CTAB-SLNs and DDAB-SLNs, respectively, was assessed against five different human cell lines (Caco-2, HepG2, MCF-7, SV-80, and Y-79). Results showed that the cationic lipids used in SLN production highly influenced the cytotoxic profile of the particles, with CTAB-SLNs being highly cytotoxic even at low concentrations (IC50 < 10 µg/mL, expressed as CTAB amount). DDAB-SLNs produced much lower cytotoxicity, even at longer exposure time (IC50 from 284.06 ± 17.01 µg/mL (SV-80) to 869.88 ± 62.45 µg/mL (MCF-7), at 48 h). To the best of our knowledge, this is the first report that compares the cytotoxic profile of CTAB-SLNs and DDAB-SLNs based on the concentration and time of exposure, using different cell lines. In conclusion, the choice of the right surfactant for biological applications influences the biocompatibility of the nanoparticles. Regardless the type of drug delivery system, not only the cytotoxicity of the drug-loaded nanoparticles should be assessed, but also the blank (non-loaded) nanoparticles as their surface properties play a decisive role both in vitro and in vivo.
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Huang D, Wang F, Zhu J, Pei X. Stability of polyethylenimine solution‐in‐liquid paraffin emulsion for preparing polyamine microspheres with potential adsorption for ionic dyes. ASIA-PAC J CHEM ENG 2019. [DOI: 10.1002/apj.2294] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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- Dengfa Huang
- School of Chemical and Material EngineeringJiangnan University Wuxi 214122 China
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- School of Chemical and Material EngineeringJiangnan University Wuxi 214122 China
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- School of Chemical and Material EngineeringJiangnan University Wuxi 214122 China
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- School of Chemical and Material EngineeringJiangnan University Wuxi 214122 China
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Dynamic Measurements with the Bicone Interfacial Shear Rheometer: Numerical Bench-Marking of Flow Field-Based Data Processing. COLLOIDS AND INTERFACES 2018. [DOI: 10.3390/colloids2040069] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/20/2023]
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Flow field-based methods are becoming increasingly popular for the analysis of interfacial shear rheology data. Such methods take properly into account the subphase drag by solving the Navier–Stokes equations for the bulk phase flows, together with the Boussinesq–Scriven boundary condition at the fluid–fluid interface and the probe equation of motion. Such methods have been successfully implemented on the double wall-ring (DWR), the magnetic rod (MR), and the bicone interfacial shear rheometers. However, a study of the errors introduced directly by the numerical processing is still lacking. Here, we report on a study of the errors introduced exclusively by the numerical procedure corresponding to the bicone geometry at an air–water interface. In our study, we set an input value of the complex interfacial viscosity, and we numerically obtained the corresponding flow field and the complex amplitude ratio for the probe motion. Then, we used the standard iterative procedure to obtain the calculated complex viscosity value. A detailed comparison of the set and calculated complex viscosity values was made in wide ranges of the three parameters herein used, namely the real and imaginary parts of the complex interfacial viscosity and the frequency. The observed discrepancies yield a detailed landscape of the numerically-introduced errors.
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