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Electrospun Nanomaterials Based on Cellulose and Its Derivatives for Cell Cultures: Recent Developments and Challenges. Polymers (Basel) 2023; 15:polym15051174. [PMID: 36904415 PMCID: PMC10007370 DOI: 10.3390/polym15051174] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/02/2023] [Revised: 02/17/2023] [Accepted: 02/22/2023] [Indexed: 03/02/2023] Open
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The development of electrospun nanofibers based on cellulose and its derivatives is an inalienable task of modern materials science branches related to biomedical engineering. The considerable compatibility with multiple cell lines and capability to form unaligned nanofibrous frameworks help reproduce the properties of natural extracellular matrix and ensure scaffold applications as cell carriers promoting substantial cell adhesion, growth, and proliferation. In this paper, we are focusing on the structural features of cellulose itself and electrospun cellulosic fibers, including fiber diameter, spacing, and alignment responsible for facilitated cell capture. The study emphasizes the role of the most frequently discussed cellulose derivatives (cellulose acetate, carboxymethylcellulose, hydroxypropyl cellulose, etc.) and composites in scaffolding and cell culturing. The key issues of the electrospinning technique in scaffold design and insufficient micromechanics assessment are discussed. Based on recent studies aiming at the fabrication of artificial 2D and 3D nanofiber matrices, the current research provides the applicability assessment of the scaffolds toward osteoblasts (hFOB line), fibroblastic (NIH/3T3, HDF, HFF-1, L929 lines), endothelial (HUVEC line), and several other cell types. Furthermore, a critical aspect of cell adhesion through the adsorption of proteins on the surfaces is touched upon.
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Gradinaru LM, Vlad S, Ciobanu RC. The Development and Study of Some Composite Membranes Based on Polyurethanes and Iron Oxide Nanoparticles. MEMBRANES 2022; 12:1127. [PMID: 36363682 PMCID: PMC9695552 DOI: 10.3390/membranes12111127] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/11/2022] [Revised: 11/02/2022] [Accepted: 11/07/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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To improve the performance of composite membranes, their morphology can be tailored by precise control of the fabrication methods and processing conditions. To this end, the aim of this study was to develop novel high-performance composite membranes based on polyurethane matrix and magnetic nanoparticles with the desired morphology and stability, by selecting the proper method and fabrication systems. These well-prepared composite membranes were investigated from the point of view of their morphological, physico-chemical, mechanical, dielectric, and magnetic properties. In addition, their in vitro cytocompatibility was also verified by the MTT assay and their cell morphology. The results of this study can provide valuable information regarding the preparation of magnetic polyurethane-based composite membranes that could be used to design some suitable devices with tailored properties, in order to improve the image quality in magnetic resonance imaging investigations and to suppress local image artifacts and blurring.
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- Luiza Madalina Gradinaru
- “Petru Poni” Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry, Gr. Ghica Voda Alley, 41A, 700487 Iasi, Romania
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- “Petru Poni” Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry, Gr. Ghica Voda Alley, 41A, 700487 Iasi, Romania
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- Electrical Engineering Faculty, “Gheorghe Asachi” Technical University of Iasi, Dimitrie Mangeron Bd., 67, 700050 Iasi, Romania
- SC All Green SRL, I. Bacalu Street, 5, 700029 Iasi, Romania
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Mucoadhesive brinzolamide-loaded nanofibers for alternative glaucoma treatment. Eur J Pharm Biopharm 2022; 180:48-62. [PMID: 36167272 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejpb.2022.09.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/21/2022] [Revised: 09/05/2022] [Accepted: 09/11/2022] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Despite the advances in the field of pharmaceutical materials and technology, topical administration remains a method of choice for the treatment of eye diseases such as glaucoma, with eye drops being a leading dosage form. Their main disadvantage is a very short drug residence time and thus poor drug bioavailability, leading to the necessity of continuous repeated dosing. Mucoadhesive electrospun nanofibers are promising candidates for overcoming these challenges, while still benefiting from topical ocular administration. As an alternative for eye drops, a nanofibrous drug delivery system (DDS) for the delivery of brinzolamide (BRZ), based on β-cyclodextrin (β-CD), hydroxypropyl cellulose (HPC) and polycaprolactone (PCL), was designed. The results showed β-CD/BRZ guest-host interactions, successful drug incorporation into the nanofibers, and the possibility of more accurate dosing in comparison with the control eye drops. Drug permeation through sheep corneas was almost linear in time, achieving therapeutic concentrations in the receptor medium, and mucoadhesion to sheep eye mucosa was relatively high in case of formulations with high HPC content. All formulations were biocompatible, their mechanical properties were sufficient to handle them without caution and UV irradiation was suitable to reduce bioburden of the fibers matrix, yet no antibacterial properties of BRZ were observed.
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Xu QN, Wang HL, Zhou XF, Liang JP, Yuan H, Xu Y, Yang DZ. Micro-mesoporous polystyrene resins prepared by nanosecond pulsed discharge plasma for the efficient adsorption of PAHs. Sep Purif Technol 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.seppur.2022.121829] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Preparation and characterization of electrospun magnetic poly(ether urethane) nanocomposite mats: Relationships between the viscosity of the polymer solutions and the electrospinning ability. POLYMER 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.polymer.2022.125186] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/18/2023]
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One-Step Fabrication of Novel Polyethersulfone-Based Composite Electrospun Nanofiber Membranes for Food Industry Wastewater Treatment. MEMBRANES 2022; 12:membranes12040413. [PMID: 35448383 PMCID: PMC9028427 DOI: 10.3390/membranes12040413] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/16/2022] [Revised: 03/10/2022] [Accepted: 04/08/2022] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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Using an environmentally friendly approach for eliminating methylene blue from an aqueous solution, the authors developed a unique electrospun nanofiber membrane made of a combination of polyethersulfone and hydroxypropyl cellulose (PES/HPC). SEM results confirmed the formation of a uniformly sized nanofiber membrane with an ultrathin diameter of 168.5 nm (for PES/HPC) and 261.5 nm (for pristine PES), which can be correlated by observing the absorption peaks in FTIR spectra and their amorphous/crystalline phases in the XRD pattern. Additionally, TGA analysis indicated that the addition of HPC plays a role in modulating their thermal stability. Moreover, the blended nanofiber membrane exhibited better mechanical strength and good hydrophilicity (measured by the contact angle). The highest adsorption capacity was achieved at a neutral pH under room temperature (259.74 mg/g), and the pseudo-second-order model was found to be accurate. In accordance with the Langmuir fitted model and MB adsorption data, it was revealed that the adsorption process occurred in a monolayer form on the membrane surface. The adsorption capacity of the MB was affected by the presence of various concentrations of NaCl (0.1–0.5 M). The satisfactory reusability of the PES/HPC nanofiber membrane was revealed for up to five cycles. According to the mechanism given for the adsorption process, the electrostatic attraction was shown to be the most dominant in increasing the adsorption capacity. Based on these findings, it can be concluded that this unique membrane may be used for wastewater treatment operations with high efficiency and performance.
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Jia M, Liang Y, Liu Z, Liu Y, Zhang X, Guo H. Hydroxypropyl-β-cyclodextrin-incorporated Pebax composite membrane for improved permselectivity in organic solvent nanofiltration. RSC Adv 2022; 12:16893-16902. [PMID: 35754874 PMCID: PMC9171748 DOI: 10.1039/d2ra01491b] [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: 03/07/2022] [Accepted: 05/24/2022] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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The OSN membrane was prepared via crosslinking HP-β-CD in Pebax layer with TDI. The as-prepared membrane exhibited high methanol permeability and good dye rejections, as well as longer running stability.
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- Mengmeng Jia
- Faculty of Materials and Manufacturing, Beijing University of Technology, Beijing 100124, P. R. China
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- Institut für Anorganische Chemie, Eberhard Karls Universität Tübingen, Auf der Morgenstelle 18, 72076 Tübingen, Germany
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- Faculty of Materials and Manufacturing, Beijing University of Technology, Beijing 100124, P. R. China
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- Faculty of Materials and Manufacturing, Beijing University of Technology, Beijing 100124, P. R. China
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- Faculty of Materials and Manufacturing, Beijing University of Technology, Beijing 100124, P. R. China
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- Faculty of Materials and Manufacturing, Beijing University of Technology, Beijing 100124, P. R. China
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Composite Materials Based on Iron Oxide Nanoparticles and Polyurethane for Improving the Quality of MRI. Polymers (Basel) 2021; 13:polym13244316. [PMID: 34960867 PMCID: PMC8707354 DOI: 10.3390/polym13244316] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/04/2021] [Revised: 11/25/2021] [Accepted: 12/03/2021] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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Polyether urethane (PU)-based magnetic composite materials, containing different types and concentrations of iron oxide nanostructures (Fe2O3 and Fe3O4), were prepared and investigated as a novel composite platform that could be explored in different applications, especially for the improvement of the image quality of MRI investigations. Firstly, the PU structure was synthetized by means of a polyaddition reaction and then hematite (Fe2O3) and magnetite (Fe3O4) nanoparticles were added to the PU matrices to prepare magnetic nanocomposites. The type and amount of iron oxide nanoparticles influenced its structural, morphological, mechanical, dielectric, and magnetic properties. Thus, the morphology and wettability of the PU nanocomposites surfaces presented different behaviours depending on the amount of the iron oxide nanoparticles embedded in the matrices. Mechanical, dielectric, and magnetic properties were enhanced in the composites’ samples when compared with pristine PU matrix. In addition, the investigation of in vitro cytocompatibility of prepared PU nanocomposites showed that these samples are good candidates for biomedical applications, with cell viability levels in the range of 80–90%. Considering all the investigations, we can conclude that the addition of magnetic particles introduced additional properties to the composite, which could significantly expand the functionality of the materials developed in this work.
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Saraiva S, Pereira P, Paula CT, Rebelo RC, Coelho JFJ, Serra AC, Fonseca AC. Development of electrospun mats based on hydrophobic hydroxypropyl cellulose derivatives. MATERIALS SCIENCE & ENGINEERING. C, MATERIALS FOR BIOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS 2021; 131:112498. [PMID: 34857284 DOI: 10.1016/j.msec.2021.112498] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/27/2021] [Revised: 10/06/2021] [Accepted: 10/13/2021] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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In this work, hydroxypropyl cellulose esters (HPCE) with long aliphatic chains were prepared and innovatively used in electrospinning to obtain hydroxypropyl cellulose (HPC)-based mats with enhanced resistance to moist environments. The described approach is very simple and does not require any post-treatment (e.g. cross-linking step) to overcome a major problem concerning the premature loss of properties of cellulose-based materials when in contact with moisture. HPCE-based electrospun mats were characterized in terms of their morphology, swelling ability and in vitro hydrolytic degradation. The mats exhibited a swelling capacity of over 115%, depending on the degree of substitution. The in vitro hydrolytic degradation tests showed the high structural integrity of the mats (< 5% weight loss) over a period of 30 days. The in vitro cytotoxicity tests showed that the mats of HPC esters are cytocompatible and promote the adhesion, proliferation and spreading of NIH3T3 fibroblast cells. These data suggest that the HPCE mats may be interesting materials for wound dressings, as well as for other tissue engineering applications.
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- Sofia Saraiva
- University of Coimbra, CEMMPRE, Department of Chemical Engineering, Rua Sílvio Lima- Pólo II, 3030-290 Coimbra, Portugal
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- University of Coimbra, CEMMPRE, Department of Chemical Engineering, Rua Sílvio Lima- Pólo II, 3030-290 Coimbra, Portugal; IPN, Instituto Pedro Nunes, Associação para a Inovação e Desenvolvimento em Ciência e Tecnologia, Rua Pedro Nunes, 3030-199 Coimbra, Portugal
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- University of Coimbra, CEMMPRE, Department of Chemical Engineering, Rua Sílvio Lima- Pólo II, 3030-290 Coimbra, Portugal
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- University of Coimbra, CEMMPRE, Department of Chemical Engineering, Rua Sílvio Lima- Pólo II, 3030-290 Coimbra, Portugal
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- University of Coimbra, CEMMPRE, Department of Chemical Engineering, Rua Sílvio Lima- Pólo II, 3030-290 Coimbra, Portugal
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- University of Coimbra, CEMMPRE, Department of Chemical Engineering, Rua Sílvio Lima- Pólo II, 3030-290 Coimbra, Portugal
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- University of Coimbra, CEMMPRE, Department of Chemical Engineering, Rua Sílvio Lima- Pólo II, 3030-290 Coimbra, Portugal.
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Gradinaru LM, Barbalata‐Mandru M, Vlad S, Petrescu M. Surface energy evaluation of casting and nanofiber polyurethane films by using different models. J Appl Polym Sci 2021. [DOI: 10.1002/app.50834] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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- Petru Poni Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry Iași Romania
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Bercea M, Gradinaru LM, Barbalata-Mandru M, Vlad S, Nita LE, Plugariu IA, Albulescu R. Shear flow of associative polymers in aqueous solutions. J Mol Struct 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.molstruc.2021.130441] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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