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Safarpour F, Kharaziha M, Mokhtari H, Emadi R, Bakhsheshi-Rad HR, Ramakrishna S. Kappa-carrageenan based hybrid hydrogel for soft tissue engineering applications. Biomed Mater 2023; 18:055005. [PMID: 37348489 DOI: 10.1088/1748-605x/ace0ec] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/19/2023] [Accepted: 06/22/2023] [Indexed: 06/24/2023]
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Biological materials such as cell-derived membrane vesicles have emerged as alternative sources for molecular delivery systems, owing to multicomponent features, the inherent functionalities and signaling networks, and easy-to-carry therapeutic agents with various properties. Herein, red blood cell membrane (RBCM) vesicle-laden methacrylate kappa-carrageenan (KaMA) composite hydrogel is introduced for soft tissue engineering. Results revealed that the characteristics of hybrid hydrogels were significantly modulated by changing the RBCM vesicle content. For instance, the incorporation of 20% (v/v) RBCM significantly enhanced compressive strength from 103 ± 26 kPa to 257 ± 18 kPa and improved toughness under the cyclic loading from 1.0 ± 0.4 kJ m-3to 4.0 ± 0.5 kJ m-3after the 5thcycle. RBCM vesicles were also used for the encapsulation of curcumin (CUR) as a hydrophobic drug molecule. Results showed a controlled release of CUR over three days of immersion in PBS solution. The RBCM vesicles laden KaMA hydrogels also supportedin vitrofibroblast cell growth and proliferation. In summary, this research sheds light on KaMA/RBCM hydrogels, that could reveal fine-tuned properties and hydrophobic drug release in a controlled manner.
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- F Safarpour
- Department of Materials Engineering, Isfahan University of Technology, Isfahan 84156-83111, Iran
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- Department of Materials Engineering, Isfahan University of Technology, Isfahan 84156-83111, Iran
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- Division of Polymer Chemistry, Department of Chemistry-Ångstrom Laboratory, Uppsala University, Uppsala 75121, Sweden
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- Department of Materials Engineering, Isfahan University of Technology, Isfahan 84156-83111, Iran
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- Advanced Materials Research Center, Department of Materials Engineering, Najafabad Branch, Islamic Azad University, Najafabad, Iran
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- Nanoscience and Nanotechnology Initiative, National University of Singapore, 9 Engineering Drive 1, Singapore 1157, Singapore
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Demott CJ, Jones MR, Chesney CD, Yeisley DJ, Culibrk RA, Hahn MS, Grunlan MA. Ultra-High Modulus Hydrogels Mimicking Cartilage of the Human Body. Macromol Biosci 2022; 22:e2200283. [PMID: 36040017 DOI: 10.1002/mabi.202200283] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/08/2022] [Revised: 08/12/2022] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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The human body is comprised of numerous types of cartilage with a range of high moduli, despite their high hydration. Owing to the limitations of cartilage tissue healing and biological grafting procedures, synthetic replacements have emerged but are limited by poorly matched moduli. While conventional hydrogels can achieve similar hydration to cartilage tissues, their moduli are substantially inferior. Herein, triple network (TN) hydrogels are prepared to synergistically leverage intra-network electrostatic repulsive and hydrophobic interactions, as well as inter-network electrostatic attractive interactions. They are comprised of an anionic 1st network, a neutral 2nd network (capable of hydrophobic associations), and a cationic 3rd network. Collectively, these interactions act synergistically as effective, yet dynamic crosslinks. By tuning the concentration of the cationic 3rd network, these TN hydrogels achieve high moduli of ≈1.5 to ≈3.5 MPa without diminishing cartilage-like water contents (≈80%), strengths, or toughness values. This unprecedented combination of properties poises these TN hydrogels as cartilage substitutes in applications spanning articulating joints, intervertebral discs (IVDs), trachea, and temporomandibular joint disc (TMJ).
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- Connor J Demott
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX, 77843-3003, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX, 77843-3003, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX, 77843-3003, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, NY, 12180-3590, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, NY, 12180-3590, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, NY, 12180-3590, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Department of Materials Science & Engineering, and Department of Chemistry, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX, 77843-3003, USA
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Pourjalili N, Bagheri Marandi G, Kurdtabar M, Rezanejade Bardajee G. Synthesis and characterization of double network hydrogel based on gellan-gum for drug delivery. JOURNAL OF MACROMOLECULAR SCIENCE PART A-PURE AND APPLIED CHEMISTRY 2022. [DOI: 10.1080/10601325.2022.2092411] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/17/2022]
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- N. Pourjalili
- Department of Chemistry, Karaj Branch, Islamic Azad University, Karaj, Iran
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- Department of Chemistry, Karaj Branch, Islamic Azad University, Karaj, Iran
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- Department of Chemistry, Karaj Branch, Islamic Azad University, Karaj, Iran
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Ugrinovic V, Panic V, Spasojevic P, Seslija S, Bozic B, Petrovic R, Janackovic D, Veljovic D. Strong and tough,
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sensible, interpenetrating network hydrogels based on gelatin and poly(methacrylic acid). POLYM ENG SCI 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/pen.25870] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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- Vukasin Ugrinovic
- Innovation Center of Faculty of Technology and Metallurgy University of Belgrade Belgrade Serbia
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- Innovation Center of Faculty of Technology and Metallurgy University of Belgrade Belgrade Serbia
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- Innovation Center of Faculty of Technology and Metallurgy University of Belgrade Belgrade Serbia
- Faculty of Technical Sciences University of Kragujevac Cacak Serbia
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- Centre of Excellence in Environmental Chemistry and Engineering, Institute of Chemistry, Technology and Metallurgy University of Belgrade Belgrade Serbia
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- Institute of Physiology and Biochemistry, „Ivan Đaja“, Faculty of Biology University of Belgrade Belgrade Serbia
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- Faculty of Technology and Metallurgy University of Belgrade Belgrade Serbia
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- Faculty of Technology and Metallurgy University of Belgrade Belgrade Serbia
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- Faculty of Technology and Metallurgy University of Belgrade Belgrade Serbia
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Yaghoubi A, Ramazani A, Ghasemzadeh H. Synthesis of physically crosslinked PAM/CNT flakes nanocomposite hydrogel films via a destructive approach. RSC Adv 2021; 11:39095-39107. [PMID: 35492498 PMCID: PMC9044412 DOI: 10.1039/d1ra07825a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/22/2021] [Accepted: 11/26/2021] [Indexed: 12/30/2022] Open
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Carbon nanotube (CNT)-based hydrogels have recently found a wide variety of applications due to the unique physical and chemical properties of CNTs. CNTs can be used as a nanofiller and/or crosslinker to produce nanocomposite hydrogels with good mechanical and structural properties. In this research, a novel method was reported for producing polyacrylamide (PAM)/oxidized-multiwalled carbon nanotube (O-MWCNT) flakes nanocomposite hydrogel films without using any organic cross-linker or surfactant. Through a mechanism dependent on the reactive oxygen species (ROS), some O-MWCNTs were broken down in situ into small flakes in the aqueous solutions containing acrylamide (AM) and sodium persulfate (NaPS) at the temperature range of 85–90 °C. Simultaneously, in situ polymerization of the AM monomers occurred using free radicals, which resulted in the formation of PAM chains. The flakes acted as crosslinkers by forming hydrogen bonds with PAM chains and formed a hydrogel network after 48 h at room temperature. The hydrogels were characterized by different techniques (FT-IR, Raman, FE-SEM, TEM, TGA, tensile test). The porous structure of the hydrogel films as well as micro-network structures with unique morphologies were observed by SEM. The O-MWCNT flakes and some undegraded O-MWCNTs in the hydrogel network were also observed by TEM. The results showed that PC2I2H hydrogel film, as an evolved hydrogel, has excellent swelling performance in aqueous solutions at different pH and temperatures. In addition, this hydrogel showed a tensile strength of 103 MPa in the dry state and an elongation of 703% in the swollen state. Novel PAM/CNT flakes nanocomposite hydrogel films were synthesized by in situ degradation of the oxidized-MWCNTs into flakes using persulfate activation. The flakes crosslinked the PAM chains via hydrogen bonding to form a hydrogel network.![]()
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- Alireza Yaghoubi
- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Zanjan 45371-38791 Zanjan Iran
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Zanjan 45371-38791 Zanjan Iran .,Department of Biotechnology, Research Institute of Modern Biological Techniques (RIMBT), University of Zanjan 45371-38791 Zanjan Iran
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Imam Khomeini International University Qazvin 34148-96818 Iran
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Tsai TY, Shen KH, Chang CW, Jovanska L, Wang R, Yeh YC. In situ formation of nanocomposite double-network hydrogels with shear-thinning and self-healing properties. Biomater Sci 2021; 9:985-999. [PMID: 33300914 DOI: 10.1039/d0bm01528h] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/23/2023]
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Nanocomposite double-network hydrogels (ncDN hydrogels) are recently introduced to address the limitations of traditional DN hydrogels, such as the lack of diversity in the network structure and the restricted functionalities. However, two challenges remain, including the time-consuming preparation and the lack of shear-thinning and self-healing properties. Here, our approach to developing versatile ncDN hydrogels is through the use of multiple interfacial crosslinking chemistries (i.e., noncovalent interactions of electrostatic interaction and hydrogen bonds as well as dynamic covalent interactions of imine bonds and boronate ester bonds) and surface functionalized nanomaterials (i.e. phenylboronic acid modified reduced graphene oxide (PBA-rGO)). PBA-rGO was used as a multivalent gelator to further crosslink the two polymer chains (i.e. triethylene glycol-grafted chitosan (TEG-CS) and polydextran aldehyde (PDA)) in DN hydrogels, forming the TEG-CS/PDA/PBA-rGO ncDN hydrogels in seconds. The microstructures (i.e. pore size) and properties (i.e. rheological, mechanical, and swelling properties) of the ncDN hydrogels can be simply modulated by changing the amount of PBA-rGO. The dynamic bonds in the polymeric network provided the shear-thinning and self-healing properties to the ncDN hydrogels, allowing the hydrogels to be injected and molded into varied shapes as well as self-repair the damaged structure. Besides, the designed TEG-CS/PDA/PBA-rGO ncDN hydrogels were cytocompatible and also exhibited antibacterial activity. Taken together, we hereby provide a nanomaterial approach to fabricate a new class of ncDN hydrogels with tailorable networks and favorite properties for specific applications.
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- Tsan-Yu Tsai
- Institute of Polymer Science and Engineering, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan.
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- Institute of Polymer Science and Engineering, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan.
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- Institute of Polymer Science and Engineering, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan.
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- Department of Animal Science and Biotechnology, Tunghai University, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Institute of Food Safety and Health, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Institute of Polymer Science and Engineering, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan.
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Ji D, Kim J. Recent Strategies for Strengthening and Stiffening Tough Hydrogels. ADVANCED NANOBIOMED RESEARCH 2021. [DOI: 10.1002/anbr.202100026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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- Donghwan Ji
- School of Chemical Engineering Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU) Suwon 16419 Republic of Korea
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- School of Chemical Engineering Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU) Suwon 16419 Republic of Korea
- Department of Health Sciences and Technology Samsung Advanced Institute for Health Science and Technology (SAIHST) Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU) Suwon 16419 Republic of Korea
- Biomedical Institute for Convergence at SKKU (BICS) Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU) Suwon 16419 Republic of Korea
- Institute of Quantum Biophysics (IQB) Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU) Suwon 16419 Republic of Korea
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Lin Q, Li H, Ji N, Dai L, Xiong L, Sun Q. Self-healing, stretchable, and freezing-resistant hydroxypropyl starch-based double-network hydrogels. Carbohydr Polym 2021; 251:116982. [DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2020.116982] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/07/2020] [Revised: 07/18/2020] [Accepted: 08/20/2020] [Indexed: 01/14/2023]
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Investigation on the tunable effect of oxidized konjac glucomannan with different molecular weight on gelatin-based composite hydrogels. Int J Biol Macromol 2020; 168:233-241. [PMID: 33309658 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2020.12.056] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/06/2020] [Revised: 11/29/2020] [Accepted: 12/06/2020] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Herein, oxidized konjac glucomannan (OKG) with different molecular weight (Mw) were prepared as polysaccharide crosslinker to reinforce gelatin-based hydrogels. Then, properties of composite hydrogels with various OKGs were investigated via a series of methods, including Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), rheology, mechanical and biocompatibility tests. The results confirmed an increased degree of crosslinking and entanglement between gelatin and OKG with higher Mw. Besides, composite hydrogels not only showed increased mechanical strength, but self-healing ability at the same time, which were closely affected by the Mw of OKG. Furthermore, both composite hydrogels could support well proliferation of cells, which showed excellent capacity in tissue engineering and biomedical applications. In brief, this work provides a facile method to promote the overall properties of gelatin-based hydrogels, meanwhile revealed the relationship and mechanism underlying the effects of OKG with different Mw on composite hydrogels.
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Eid M, Sobhy R, Zhou P, Wei X, Wu D, Li B. β-cyclodextrin- soy soluble polysaccharide based core-shell bionanocomposites hydrogel for vitamin E swelling controlled delivery. Food Hydrocoll 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodhyd.2020.105751] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Tavakoli S, Mokhtari H, Kharaziha M, Kermanpur A, Talebi A, Moshtaghian J. A multifunctional nanocomposite spray dressing of Kappa-carrageenan-polydopamine modified ZnO/L-glutamic acid for diabetic wounds. MATERIALS SCIENCE & ENGINEERING. C, MATERIALS FOR BIOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS 2020; 111:110837. [PMID: 32279800 DOI: 10.1016/j.msec.2020.110837] [Citation(s) in RCA: 52] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/27/2019] [Revised: 02/20/2020] [Accepted: 03/11/2020] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Sprayable bioadhesives with exceptional properties were developed for application in wound healing. In this study, a visible light-crosslinkable nanocomposite bioadhesive hydrogel with multifunctional properties was proposed. While methacrylated Kappa-carrageenan (KaMA), mimicking the natural glycosaminoglycan was applied as the hydrogel matrix, various concentrations of polydopamine modified ZnO (ZnO/PD) nanoparticles (0, 0.5, 1 and 2 wt%) was loaded in it to improve its mechanical, antibacterial and cellular properties. Moreover, L-glutamic acid was incorporated in the nanocomposite hydrogel network to accelerate wound healing. The nanocomposite hydrogels revealed significant mechanical property and recovery ability, comparable elasticity with human skin and great adhesiveness. For instance, the tensile strength of KaMA hydrogel enhanced from 64.1 ± 10 to 80.3 ± 8 kPa and elongation jumped from 20 ± 4% to 61 ± 5% after incorporation of 1 wt% ZnO/PD nanoparticles. The nanocomposite hydrogels demonstrated effectual blood clotting ability and biocompatibility, >95% cell viability after 3 days of incubation. In vivo experiments also suggested that L-glutamic acid loaded nanocomposite hydrogel considerably accelerated wound healing with superior granulation tissue thickness than control in a full-thickness skin defect model. Taken together, this visible-light crosslinking nanocomposite hydrogel with significant properties could be used to spray on a wound area to eliminate wound infection and accelerate wound healing process.
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- Shima Tavakoli
- Department of Materials Engineering, Isfahan University of Technology, Isfahan 84156-83111, Iran
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- Department of Materials Engineering, Isfahan University of Technology, Isfahan 84156-83111, Iran
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- Department of Materials Engineering, Isfahan University of Technology, Isfahan 84156-83111, Iran.
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- Department of Materials Engineering, Isfahan University of Technology, Isfahan 84156-83111, Iran
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- Clinical Pathology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Isfahan University of Medical Science, Isfahan, Iran
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, University of Isfahan, Isfahan, Iran
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Kim SH, Oh S, Chae S, Lee JW, Choi KH, Lee KE, Chang J, Shi L, Choi JY, Lee JH. Exceptional Mechanical Properties of Phase-Separation-Free Mo 3Se 3--Chain-Reinforced Hydrogel Prepared by Polymer Wrapping Process. NANO LETTERS 2019; 19:5717-5724. [PMID: 31369273 DOI: 10.1021/acs.nanolett.9b02343] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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As Mo3Se3- chain nanowires have dimensions comparable to those of natural hydrogel chains (molecular-level diameters of ∼0.6 nm and lengths of several micrometers) and excellent mechanical strength and flexibility, they have large potential to reinforce hydrogels and improve their mechanical properties. When a Mo3Se3--chain-nanowire-gelatin composite hydrogel is prepared simply by mixing Mo3Se3- nanowires with gelatin, phase separation of the Mo3Se3- nanowires from the gelatin matrix occurs in the micronetwork, providing only small improvements in their mechanical properties. In contrast, when the surface of the Mo3Se3- nanowire is wrapped with the gelatin polymer, the chemical compatibility of the Mo3Se3- nanowire with the gelatin matrix is significantly improved, which enables the fabrication of a phase-separation-free Mo3Se3--reinforced gelatin hydrogel. The composite gelatin hydrogel exhibits significantly improved mechanical properties, including a tensile strength of 27.6 kPa, fracture toughness of 26.9 kJ/m3, and elastic modulus of 54.8 kPa, which are 367%, 868%, and 378% higher than those of the pure gelatin hydrogel, respectively. Furthermore, the amount of Mo3Se3- nanowires added in the composite hydrogel is as low as 0.01 wt %. The improvements in the mechanical properties are significantly larger than those for other reported composite hydrogels reinforced with one-dimensional materials.
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- Si Hyun Kim
- SKKU Advanced Institute of Nanotechnology (SAINT) , Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU) , Suwon , Gyeonggi 16419 , Republic of Korea
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- School of Advanced Materials Science and Engineering , Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU) , Suwon , Gyeonggi 16419 , Republic of Korea
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- School of Advanced Materials Science and Engineering , Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU) , Suwon , Gyeonggi 16419 , Republic of Korea
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- School of Advanced Materials Science and Engineering , Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU) , Suwon , Gyeonggi 16419 , Republic of Korea
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- SKKU Advanced Institute of Nanotechnology (SAINT) , Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU) , Suwon , Gyeonggi 16419 , Republic of Korea
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- Biomedical Research Center , Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST) , Seoul 02792 , Republic of Korea
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- School of Pharmacy , University of Texas , El Paso , Texas 79968 , United States
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- Research Center of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology , Shanghai University , Shanghai 200444 , China
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- SKKU Advanced Institute of Nanotechnology (SAINT) , Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU) , Suwon , Gyeonggi 16419 , Republic of Korea
- School of Advanced Materials Science and Engineering , Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU) , Suwon , Gyeonggi 16419 , Republic of Korea
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- SKKU Advanced Institute of Nanotechnology (SAINT) , Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU) , Suwon , Gyeonggi 16419 , Republic of Korea
- School of Advanced Materials Science and Engineering , Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU) , Suwon , Gyeonggi 16419 , Republic of Korea
- Biomedical Institute for Convergence at SKKU (BICS) , Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU) , Suwon , Gyeonggi 16419 , Republic of Korea
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Means AK, Grunlan MA. Modern Strategies To Achieve Tissue-Mimetic, Mechanically Robust Hydrogels. ACS Macro Lett 2019; 8:705-713. [PMID: 33912358 PMCID: PMC8077972 DOI: 10.1021/acsmacrolett.9b00276] [Citation(s) in RCA: 69] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Hydrogels are frequently used biomaterials due to their similarity in hydration and structure to biological tissues. However, their utility is limited by poor mechanical properties, namely, a lack of strength and stiffness that mimic that of tissues, particularly load-bearing tissues. Thus, numerous recent strategies have sought to enhance and tune these properties in hydrogels, including interpenetrating networks (IPNs), macromolecular cross-linking, composites, thermal conditioning, polyampholytes, and dual cross-linking. Individually, these approaches have achieved hydrogels with either high strength (σ f > 10 MPa), high stiffness (E > 1 MPa), or, less commonly, both high strength and stiffness (σ f > 10 MPa and E > 1 MPa). However, only certain unique combinations of these approaches have been able to synergistically achieve retention of a high, tissuelike water content as well as high strength and stiffness. Applying such methods to stimuli-responsive hydrogels has also produced robust, smart biomaterials. Overall, methods to achieve hydrogels that simultaneously mimic the hydration, strength, and stiffness of soft and load-bearing tissues have the potential to be used in a much broader range of biomedical applications.
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- A. Kristen Means
- Department of Materials Science & Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas 77843-3003, United States
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- Department of Materials Science & Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas 77843-3003, United States
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas 77843-3120, United States
- Department of Chemistry, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas 77843-3120, United States
- Center for Remote Health Technologies Systems, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas 77843-3120, United States
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Chu YY, Song XF, Zhao HX. Water‐swellable, tough, and stretchable inorganic–organic sulfoaluminate cement/polyacrylamide double‐network hydrogel composites. J Appl Polym Sci 2019. [DOI: 10.1002/app.47905] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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- Y. Y. Chu
- College of Materials Science and EngineeringXi'an University of Architecture and Technology, Xi'an 710055 China
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- College of Materials Science and EngineeringXi'an University of Architecture and Technology, Xi'an 710055 China
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- Shaanxi Coal and Chemical Technology Institute Co., Ltd., Xi'an 710065 China
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Means AK, Shrode CS, Whitney LV, Ehrhardt DA, Grunlan MA. Double Network Hydrogels that Mimic the Modulus, Strength, and Lubricity of Cartilage. Biomacromolecules 2019; 20:2034-2042. [DOI: 10.1021/acs.biomac.9b00237] [Citation(s) in RCA: 45] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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- A. Kristen Means
- Department of Materials Science & Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas 77843-3003 United States
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas 77843-3120 United States
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas 77843-3120 United States
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas 77843-3120 United States
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- Department of Materials Science & Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas 77843-3003 United States
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas 77843-3120 United States
- Department of Chemistry, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas 77843-3120 United States
- Center for Remote Health Technologies Systems, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas 77843-3120 United States
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Dixit A, Bag DS, Sharma DK, Eswara Prasad N. Synthesis of multifunctional high strength, highly swellable, stretchable and self-healable pH-responsive ionic double network hydrogels. POLYM INT 2018. [DOI: 10.1002/pi.5741] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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- Akansha Dixit
- Defence Materials and Stores Research and Development Establishment; Kanpur India
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- Defence Materials and Stores Research and Development Establishment; Kanpur India
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Mihajlovic M, Mihajlovic M, Dankers PYW, Masereeuw R, Sijbesma RP. Carbon Nanotube Reinforced Supramolecular Hydrogels for Bioapplications. Macromol Biosci 2018; 19:e1800173. [PMID: 30085403 DOI: 10.1002/mabi.201800173] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/08/2018] [Revised: 07/09/2018] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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Nanocomposite hydrogels based on carbon nanotubes (CNTs) are known to possess remarkable stiffness, electrical, and thermal conductivity. However, they often make use of CNTs as fillers in covalently cross-linked hydrogel networks or involve direct cross-linking between CNTs and polymer chains, limiting processability properties. Herein, nanocomposite hydrogels are developed, in which CNTs are fillers in a physically cross-linked hydrogel. Supramolecular nanocomposites are prepared at various CNT concentrations, ranging from 0.5 to 6 wt%. Incorporation of 3 wt% of CNTs leads to an increase of the material's toughness by over 80%, and it enhances electrical conductivity by 358%, compared to CNT-free hydrogel. Meanwhile, the nanocomposite hydrogels maintain thixotropy and processability, typical of the parent hydrogel. The study also demonstrates that these materials display remarkable cytocompatibility and support cell growth and proliferation, while preserving their functional activities. These supramolecular nanocomposite hydrogels are therefore promising candidates for biomedical applications, in which both toughness and electrical conductivity are important parameters.
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- Marko Mihajlovic
- Laboratory of Macromolecular and Organic Chemistry, Department of Chemical Engineering and Chemistry, Eindhoven University of Technology, P.O. Box 513,, 5600, MB, Eindhoven, The Netherlands.,Institute for Complex Molecular Systems, Eindhoven University of Technology, P.O. Box 513,, 5600, MB, Eindhoven, The Netherlands
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- Division of Pharmacology, Utrecht Institute for Pharmaceutical Sciences, Utrecht University, 3584, CG, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Institute for Complex Molecular Systems, Eindhoven University of Technology, P.O. Box 513,, 5600, MB, Eindhoven, The Netherlands.,Department of Biomedical Engineering, Laboratory of Chemical Biology, Eindhoven University of Technology, P.O. Box 513,, 5600, MB, Eindhoven, The Netherlands
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- Division of Pharmacology, Utrecht Institute for Pharmaceutical Sciences, Utrecht University, 3584, CG, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Laboratory of Macromolecular and Organic Chemistry, Department of Chemical Engineering and Chemistry, Eindhoven University of Technology, P.O. Box 513,, 5600, MB, Eindhoven, The Netherlands.,Institute for Complex Molecular Systems, Eindhoven University of Technology, P.O. Box 513,, 5600, MB, Eindhoven, The Netherlands
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Pacelli S, Paolicelli P, Avitabile M, Varani G, Di Muzio L, Cesa S, Tirillò J, Bartuli C, Nardoni M, Petralito S, Adrover A, Casadei MA. Design of a tunable nanocomposite double network hydrogel based on gellan gum for drug delivery applications. Eur Polym J 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.eurpolymj.2018.04.034] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Gorji M, Karimi M, Mashaiekhi G, Ramazani S. Superabsorbent, Breathable Graphene Oxide-Based Nanocomposite Hydrogel as a Dense Membrane for Use in Protective Clothing. POLYM-PLAST TECH MAT 2018. [DOI: 10.1080/03602559.2018.1466174] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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- M. Gorji
- Young Researchers and Elites club, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
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- Textile Eng. Department, Amirkabir University of Technology (AUT), Tehran, Iran
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- School of Chemistry, College of Science, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran
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- Textile Eng. Department, Amirkabir University of Technology (AUT), Tehran, Iran
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Santos TCD, Hernández R, Rescignano N, Boff L, Reginatto FH, Simões CMO, de Campos AM, Mijangos C. Nanocomposite chitosan hydrogels based on PLGA nanoparticles as potential biomedical materials. Eur Polym J 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.eurpolymj.2017.12.039] [Citation(s) in RCA: 43] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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Henry N, Clouet J, Le Bideau J, Le Visage C, Guicheux J. Innovative strategies for intervertebral disc regenerative medicine: From cell therapies to multiscale delivery systems. Biotechnol Adv 2017; 36:281-294. [PMID: 29199133 DOI: 10.1016/j.biotechadv.2017.11.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 79] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/14/2017] [Revised: 11/17/2017] [Accepted: 11/28/2017] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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As our understanding of the physiopathology of intervertebral disc (IVD) degeneration has improved, novel therapeutic strategies have emerged, based on the local injection of cells, bioactive molecules, and nucleic acids. However, with regard to the harsh environment constituted by degenerated IVDs, protecting biologics from in situ degradation while allowing their long-term delivery is a major challenge. Yet, the design of the optimal approach for IVD regeneration is still under debate and only a few papers provide a critical assessment of IVD-specific carriers for local and sustained delivery of biologics. In this review, we highlight the IVD-relevant polymers as well as their design as macro-, micro-, and nano-sized particles to promote endogenous repair. Finally, we illustrate how multiscale systems, combining in situ-forming hydrogels with ready-to-use particles, might drive IVD regenerative medicine strategies toward innovation.
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- Nina Henry
- Inserm, UMR 1229, RMeS, Regenerative Medicine and Skeleton, Université de Nantes, ONIRIS, Nantes, France; Institut des Matériaux Jean Rouxel (IMN), Université de Nantes, CNRS, 2 rue de la Houssinière, BP 32229, 44322 Nantes, Cedex 3, France; Université de Nantes, UFR Odontologie, Nantes F-44042, France
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- Inserm, UMR 1229, RMeS, Regenerative Medicine and Skeleton, Université de Nantes, ONIRIS, Nantes, France; Université de Nantes, UFR Odontologie, Nantes F-44042, France; CHU Nantes, Pharmacie Centrale, PHU 11, Nantes, France; Université de Nantes, UFR Sciences Biologiques et Pharmaceutiques, Nantes, France
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- Institut des Matériaux Jean Rouxel (IMN), Université de Nantes, CNRS, 2 rue de la Houssinière, BP 32229, 44322 Nantes, Cedex 3, France
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- Inserm, UMR 1229, RMeS, Regenerative Medicine and Skeleton, Université de Nantes, ONIRIS, Nantes, France; Université de Nantes, UFR Odontologie, Nantes F-44042, France.
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- Inserm, UMR 1229, RMeS, Regenerative Medicine and Skeleton, Université de Nantes, ONIRIS, Nantes, France; Université de Nantes, UFR Odontologie, Nantes F-44042, France; CHU Nantes, PHU 4 OTONN, Nantes, France.
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Xiang S, Qian W, Li T, Wang Y, Chen M, Ma P, Dong W. Hierarchical structural double network hydrogel with high strength, toughness, and good recoverability. NEW J CHEM 2017. [DOI: 10.1039/c7nj03263c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Hierarchical structural double network hydrogel (H-DN gel) was prepared with high strength (tensile fracture stress ∼6.1 MPa), toughness (13.6 MJ m−3) and good recoverability.
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- Shuangfei Xiang
- The Key Laboratory of Synthetic and Biological Colloids
- Ministry of Education
- School of Chemical and Material Engineering
- Jiangnan University
- Wuxi 214122
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- The Key Laboratory of Synthetic and Biological Colloids
- Ministry of Education
- School of Chemical and Material Engineering
- Jiangnan University
- Wuxi 214122
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- The Key Laboratory of Synthetic and Biological Colloids
- Ministry of Education
- School of Chemical and Material Engineering
- Jiangnan University
- Wuxi 214122
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- The Key Laboratory of Synthetic and Biological Colloids
- Ministry of Education
- School of Chemical and Material Engineering
- Jiangnan University
- Wuxi 214122
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- The Key Laboratory of Synthetic and Biological Colloids
- Ministry of Education
- School of Chemical and Material Engineering
- Jiangnan University
- Wuxi 214122
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- The Key Laboratory of Synthetic and Biological Colloids
- Ministry of Education
- School of Chemical and Material Engineering
- Jiangnan University
- Wuxi 214122
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- The Key Laboratory of Synthetic and Biological Colloids
- Ministry of Education
- School of Chemical and Material Engineering
- Jiangnan University
- Wuxi 214122
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Beddoes CM, Whitehouse MR, Briscoe WH, Su B. Hydrogels as a Replacement Material for Damaged Articular Hyaline Cartilage. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2016; 9:E443. [PMID: 28773566 PMCID: PMC5456752 DOI: 10.3390/ma9060443] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/05/2016] [Revised: 05/24/2016] [Accepted: 05/30/2016] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Hyaline cartilage is a strong durable material that lubricates joint movement. Due to its avascular structure, cartilage has a poor self-healing ability, thus, a challenge in joint recovery. When severely damaged, cartilage may need to be replaced. However, currently we are unable to replicate the hyaline cartilage, and as such, alternative materials with considerably different properties are used. This results in undesirable side effects, including inadequate lubrication, wear debris, wear of the opposing articular cartilage, and weakening of the surrounding tissue. With the number of surgeries for cartilage repair increasing, a need for materials that can better mimic cartilage, and support the surrounding material in its typical function, is becoming evident. Here, we present a brief overview of the structure and properties of the hyaline cartilage and the current methods for cartilage repair. We then highlight some of the alternative materials under development as potential methods of repair; this is followed by an overview of the development of tough hydrogels. In particular, double network (DN) hydrogels are a promising replacement material, with continually improving physical properties. These hydrogels are coming closer to replicating the strength and toughness of the hyaline cartilage, while offering excellent lubrication. We conclude by highlighting several different methods of integrating replacement materials with the native joint to ensure stability and optimal behaviour.
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- Charlotte M Beddoes
- School of Oral and Dental Sciences, University of Bristol, Lower Maudlin Street, Bristol BS1 2LY, UK.
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- Musculoskeletal Research Unit, University of Bristol, Level 1 Learning and Research Building, Bristol BS10 5NB, UK.
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- School of Chemistry, University of Bristol, Cantock's Close, Bristol BS8 1TS, UK.
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- School of Oral and Dental Sciences, University of Bristol, Lower Maudlin Street, Bristol BS1 2LY, UK.
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Xiang S, Li T, Wang Y, Ma P, Chen M, Dong W. Long-chain branching hydrogel with ultrahigh tensibility and high strength by grafting via photo-induced polymerization. NEW J CHEM 2016. [DOI: 10.1039/c6nj01843b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Long-chain branching (LCB) hydrogels with ultrahigh tensibility (>3000%) and toughness are prepared.
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- Shuangfei Xiang
- The Key Laboratory of Food Colloids and Biotechnology
- Ministry of Education
- School of Chemical and Material Engineering
- Jiangnan University
- Wuxi 214122
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- The Key Laboratory of Food Colloids and Biotechnology
- Ministry of Education
- School of Chemical and Material Engineering
- Jiangnan University
- Wuxi 214122
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- The Key Laboratory of Food Colloids and Biotechnology
- Ministry of Education
- School of Chemical and Material Engineering
- Jiangnan University
- Wuxi 214122
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- The Key Laboratory of Food Colloids and Biotechnology
- Ministry of Education
- School of Chemical and Material Engineering
- Jiangnan University
- Wuxi 214122
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- The Key Laboratory of Food Colloids and Biotechnology
- Ministry of Education
- School of Chemical and Material Engineering
- Jiangnan University
- Wuxi 214122
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- The Key Laboratory of Food Colloids and Biotechnology
- Ministry of Education
- School of Chemical and Material Engineering
- Jiangnan University
- Wuxi 214122
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Li T, Xiang S, Ma P, Bai H, Dong W, Chen M. Nanocomposite hydrogel consisting of Na-montmorillonite with enhanced mechanical properties. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2015. [DOI: 10.1002/polb.23732] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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- Ting Li
- The Key Laboratory of Food Colloids and Biotechnology, Ministry of Education, School of Chemical and Material Engineering, Jiangnan University; Wuxi 214122 China
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- The Key Laboratory of Food Colloids and Biotechnology, Ministry of Education, School of Chemical and Material Engineering, Jiangnan University; Wuxi 214122 China
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- The Key Laboratory of Food Colloids and Biotechnology, Ministry of Education, School of Chemical and Material Engineering, Jiangnan University; Wuxi 214122 China
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- The Key Laboratory of Food Colloids and Biotechnology, Ministry of Education, School of Chemical and Material Engineering, Jiangnan University; Wuxi 214122 China
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- The Key Laboratory of Food Colloids and Biotechnology, Ministry of Education, School of Chemical and Material Engineering, Jiangnan University; Wuxi 214122 China
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- The Key Laboratory of Food Colloids and Biotechnology, Ministry of Education, School of Chemical and Material Engineering, Jiangnan University; Wuxi 214122 China
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Double network (DN) hydrogels as promising soft-and-tough materials intrinsically possess extraordinary mechanical strength and toughness due to their unique contrasting network structures, strong interpenetrating network entanglement, and efficient energy dissipation.
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- Qiang Chen
- School of Material Science and Engineering
- Henan Polytechnic University
- Jiaozuo
- China
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
- The University of Akron
- Akron
- USA
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- School of Material Science and Engineering
- Henan Polytechnic University
- Jiaozuo
- China
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
- The University of Akron
- Akron
- USA
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Gao G, Du G, Cheng Y, Fu J. Tough nanocomposite double network hydrogels reinforced with clay nanorods through covalent bonding and reversible chain adsorption. J Mater Chem B 2014; 2:1539-1548. [DOI: 10.1039/c3tb21554g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 85] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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