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Krajišnik D, Uskoković-Marković S, Daković A. Chitosan-Clay Mineral Nanocomposites with Antibacterial Activity for Biomedical Application: Advantages and Future Perspectives. Int J Mol Sci 2024; 25:10377. [PMID: 39408707 PMCID: PMC11476839 DOI: 10.3390/ijms251910377] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/12/2024] [Revised: 09/19/2024] [Accepted: 09/20/2024] [Indexed: 10/20/2024] Open
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Polymers of natural origin, such as representatives of various polysaccharides (e.g., cellulose, dextran, hyaluronic acid, gellan gum, etc.), and their derivatives, have a long tradition in biomedical applications. Among them, the use of chitosan as a safe, biocompatible, and environmentally friendly heteropolysaccharide has been particularly intensively researched over the last two decades. The potential of using chitosan for medical purposes is reflected in its unique cationic nature, viscosity-increasing and gel-forming ability, non-toxicity in living cells, antimicrobial activity, mucoadhesiveness, biodegradability, as well as the possibility of chemical modification. The intuitive use of clay minerals in the treatment of superficial wounds has been known in traditional medicine for thousands of years. To improve efficacy and overcome the ubiquitous bacterial resistance, the beneficial properties of chitosan have been utilized for the preparation of chitosan-clay mineral bionanocomposites. The focus of this review is on composites containing chitosan with montmorillonite and halloysite as representatives of clay minerals. This review highlights the antibacterial efficacy of chitosan-clay mineral bionanocomposites in drug delivery and in the treatment of topical skin infections and wound healing. Finally, an overview of the preparation, characterization, and possible future perspectives related to the use of these advancing composites for biomedical applications is presented.
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- Danina Krajišnik
- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology and Cosmetology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Belgrade, 11221 Belgrade, Serbia
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- Department of Analytical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Belgrade, 11221 Belgrade, Serbia;
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- Institute for Technology of Nuclear and Other Mineral Raw Materials (ITNMS), 11000 Belgrade, Serbia;
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Ursache S, Cerbu C, Hadăr A, Petrescu HA. Effects of Rubber Core on the Mechanical Behaviour of the Carbon-Aramid Composite Materials Subjected to Low-Velocity Impact Loading Considering Water Absorption. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2024; 17:4055. [PMID: 39203233 PMCID: PMC11356648 DOI: 10.3390/ma17164055] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/24/2024] [Revised: 08/06/2024] [Accepted: 08/12/2024] [Indexed: 09/03/2024]
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The large-scale use of composite materials reinforced with carbon-aramid hybrid fabric in various outdoor applications, which ensures increased mechanical resistance including in impact loadings, led to the need to investigate the effects of aggressive environmental factors (moisture absorption, temperature, thermal cycles, ultra-violet rays) on the variation of their mechanical properties. Since the literature is still lacking in research on this topic, this article aims to compare the low-velocity impact behaviour of two carbon-aramid hybrid composite materials (with and without rubber core) and to investigate the effects of water absorption on impact properties. The main objectives of this research were as follows: (i) the investigation of the mechanical behavior in tests for two impact energies of 25 J and 50 J; (ii) comparison of the results obtained in terms of the force, displacement, velocity, and energy related to the time; (iii) analysis of the water absorption data; (iii) low-velocity impact testing of wet specimens after saturation; (iv) comparison between the impact behaviour of the wet specimens with that of the dried ones. One of the main findings was that for the wet specimens without rubber core, absorbed impact energy was 16% less than the one recorded for dried specimens at an impact energy of 50 J. The failure modes of the dried specimens without rubber core are breakage for both carbon and aramid fibres, matrix cracks, and delamination at matrix-fibre interfaces. The degradation for the wet specimens with rubber core is much more pronounced because the decrease in the absorbed impact energy was 53.26% after 10,513 h of immersion in water and all the layers were broken.
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- Stefania Ursache
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Transilvania University of Brasov, B-dul Eroilor, No. 29, 500036 Brasov, Romania;
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Transilvania University of Brasov, B-dul Eroilor, No. 29, 500036 Brasov, Romania;
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- Department of Strength of Materials, Faculty of Industrial Engineering and Robotics, National University of Science and Technology Politehnica Bucharest, 313 Splaiul Independentei, 060042 Bucharest, Romania; (A.H.); (H.A.P.)
- Academy of Romanian Scientists, Ilfov Street No. 3, Sector 5, 050044 Bucharest, Romania
- Technical Sciences Academy of Romania, Dacia Boulevard No. 26, Sector 1, 010413 Bucharest, Romania
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- Department of Strength of Materials, Faculty of Industrial Engineering and Robotics, National University of Science and Technology Politehnica Bucharest, 313 Splaiul Independentei, 060042 Bucharest, Romania; (A.H.); (H.A.P.)
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Singhal R, Sarangi MK, Rath G. Injectable Hydrogels: A Paradigm Tailored with Design, Characterization, and Multifaceted Approaches. Macromol Biosci 2024; 24:e2400049. [PMID: 38577905 DOI: 10.1002/mabi.202400049] [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: 02/05/2024] [Revised: 03/22/2024] [Indexed: 04/06/2024]
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Biomaterials denoting self-healing and versatile structural integrity are highly curious in the biomedicine segment. The injectable and/or printable 3D printing technology is explored in a few decades back, which can alter their dimensions temporarily under shear stress, showing potential healing/recovery tendency with patient-specific intervention toward the development of personalized medicine. Thus, self-healing injectable hydrogels (IHs) are stunning toward developing a paradigm for tissue regeneration. This review comprises the designing of IHs, rheological characterization and stability, several benchmark consequences for self-healing IHs, their translation into tissue regeneration of specific types, applications of IHs in biomedical such as anticancer and immunomodulation, wound healing and tissue/bone regeneration, antimicrobial potentials, drugs, gene and vaccine delivery, ocular delivery, 3D printing, cosmeceuticals, and photothermal therapy as well as in other allied avenues like agriculture, aerospace, electronic/electrical industries, coating approaches, patents associated with therapeutic/nontherapeutic avenues, and numerous futuristic challenges and solutions.
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- Rishika Singhal
- Department of Pharmaceutics, Amity Institute of Pharmacy, Amity University, Malhaur Railway Station Road, Gomti Nagar, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, 201313, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Amity Institute of Pharmacy, Amity University, Malhaur Railway Station Road, Gomti Nagar, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, 201313, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Siksha 'O' Anusandhan University, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, 751030, India
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Gholami K, Seyedjafari E, Mahdavi FS, Naghdipoor M, Mesbah G, Zahmatkesh P, Akbarzadehmoallemkolaei M, Baghdadabad LZ, Pandian SK, Meilika KN, Aghamir SMK. The Effect of Multilayered Electrospun PLLA Nanofibers Coated with Human Amnion or Bladder ECM Proteins on Epithelialization and Smooth Muscle Regeneration in the Rabbit Bladder. Macromol Biosci 2024; 24:e2300308. [PMID: 37931180 DOI: 10.1002/mabi.202300308] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/03/2023] [Revised: 10/25/2023] [Indexed: 11/08/2023]
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Nanofibrous scaffolds have attracted much attention in bladder reconstruction approaches due to their excellent mechanical properties. In addition, their biological properties can be improved by combination with biological materials. Taking into account the advantages of nanofibrous scaffolds and decellularized extracellular matrix (dECM) in tissue engineering, scaffolds of poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA) coated with decellularized human amnion membrane (hAM) or sheep bladder (SB)-derived ECM proteins are developed (amECM-coated PLLA and sbECM-coated PLLA, respectively). The bladder regenerative potential of modified electrospun PLLA scaffolds is investigated in rabbits. The presence of ECM proteins is confirmed on the nanofibers' surface. Coating the surface of the PLLA nanofibers improves cell adhesion and proliferation. Histological and immunohistochemical evaluations show that rabbits subjected to cystoplasty with a multilayered PLLA scaffold show de novo formation and maturation of the multilayered urothelial layer. However, smooth muscle bundles (myosin heavy chain [MHC] and α-smooth muscle actin [α-SMA] positive) are detected only in ECM-coated PLLA groups. All groups show no evidence of a diverticulumor fistula in the urinary bladder. These results suggest that the biofunctionalization of electrospun PLLA nanofibers with ECM proteins can be a promising option for bladder tissue engineering. Furthermore, hAM can also replace animal-sourced ECM proteins in bladder tissue regeneration approaches.
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- Keykavoos Gholami
- Urology Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Biotechnology, College of Science, University of Tehran, Tehran, 1416753955, Iran
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- Department of Biotechnology, College of Science, University of Tehran, Tehran, 1416753955, Iran
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- Urology Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Urology Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
- AshianGanoTeb Biopharmaceutical Company, Golestan University of Medical Sciences, Gorgan, Iran
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- Urology Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Urology Service, Department of Surgery, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY, 1416753955, USA
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Rashid AB, Haque M, Islam SMM, Uddin Labib KR. Nanotechnology-enhanced fiber-reinforced polymer composites: Recent advancements on processing techniques and applications. Heliyon 2024; 10:e24692. [PMID: 38298690 PMCID: PMC10828705 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e24692] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/19/2023] [Revised: 12/26/2023] [Accepted: 01/12/2024] [Indexed: 02/02/2024] Open
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Incorporating nanoparticles can significantly improve the performance and functionality of fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) composites. Different techniques exist for processing, testing, and implementing nanocomposites in various industries. Depending on these factors, these materials can be tailored to suit the specific applications of the automotive and aerospace industries, defence industries, biomedical and energy sectors etc. Nanotechnology offers several potential benefits for composites, including improved mechanical properties, surface modification, and sensing capabilities. This paper discusses the different types of nanoparticles, nanofibers, and nano-coating that can be used for reinforcement, surface modification, and property enhancement in FRP composites. It also examines the challenges associated with incorporating nanotechnology into composites and provides recommendations for potential opportunities in future work. This study is intended to offer a comprehensive understanding of the current research on using nanotechnology in FRP composites and its potential impact on the composites industry.
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- Adib Bin Rashid
- Department of Industrial Production Engineering, Military Institute of Science and Technology (MIST), Dhaka-1216, Bangladesh
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- Department of Aeronautical Engineering, Military Institute of Science and Technology (MIST), Dhaka-1216, Bangladesh
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- Department of Aeronautical Engineering, Military Institute of Science and Technology (MIST), Dhaka-1216, Bangladesh
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- Department of Aeronautical Engineering, Military Institute of Science and Technology (MIST), Dhaka-1216, Bangladesh
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Mishra S, Shah H, Patel A, Tripathi SM, Malviya R, Prajapati BG. Applications of Bioengineered Polymer in the Field of Nano-Based Drug Delivery. ACS OMEGA 2024; 9:81-96. [PMID: 38222544 PMCID: PMC10785663 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.3c07356] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/23/2023] [Revised: 11/27/2023] [Accepted: 11/29/2023] [Indexed: 01/16/2024]
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The most favored route of drug administration is oral administration; however, several factors, including poor solubility, low bioavailability, and degradation, in the severe gastrointestinal environment frequently compromise the effectiveness of drugs taken orally. Bioengineered polymers have been developed to overcome these difficulties and enhance the delivery of therapeutic agents. Polymeric nanoparticles, including carbon dots, fullerenes, and quantum dots, have emerged as crucial components in this context. They provide a novel way to deliver various therapeutic materials, including proteins, vaccine antigens, and medications, precisely to the locations where they are supposed to have an effect. The promise of this integrated strategy, which combines nanoparticles with bioengineered polymers, is to address the drawbacks of conventional oral medication delivery such as poor solubility, low bioavailability, and early degradation. In recent years, we have seen substantially increased interest in bioengineered polymers because of their distinctive qualities, such as biocompatibility, biodegradability, and flexible physicochemical characteristics. The different bioengineered polymers, such as chitosan, alginate, and poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid), can shield medications or antigens from degradation in unfavorable conditions and aid in the administration of drugs orally through mucosal delivery with lower cytotoxicity, thus used in targeted drug delivery. Future research in this area should focus on optimizing the physicochemical properties of these polymers to improve their performance as drug delivery carriers.
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- Sudhanshu Mishra
- Department
of Pharmaceutical Science & Technology, Madan Mohan Malaviya University of Technology, Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh 273016, India
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- Cosette
Pharmaceuticals Inc., South
Plainfield, New Jersey 07080, United States
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- Cosette
Pharmaceuticals Inc., South
Plainfield, New Jersey 07080, United States
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- Department
of Pharmaceutical Science & Technology, Madan Mohan Malaviya University of Technology, Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh 273016, India
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- Department
of Pharmacy, School of Medical and Allied Sciences, Galgotias University, Noida, Uttar Pradesh 203201, India
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- Shree
S. K. Patel College of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Ganpat University, Kherva 384012, India
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Babers N, El-Sherbiny MGD, El-Shazly M, Kamel BM. Mechanical and antibacterial properties of hybrid polymers composite reinforcement for biomedical applications. JOURNAL OF BIOMATERIALS SCIENCE. POLYMER EDITION 2024; 35:85-108. [PMID: 37812148 DOI: 10.1080/09205063.2023.2268949] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/16/2023] [Accepted: 08/11/2023] [Indexed: 10/10/2023]
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This research investigates the biocompatibility, mechanical strength, and tribological properties of a hybrid composite material composed of high-density polyethylene (HDPE), hydroxyapatite (HAp), and titanium dioxide nanoparticles (Ti O 2 ). The study explores the microstructural characteristics of the composite material using scanning electron microscopy (SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), and X-ray diffraction (XRD). Samples of HDPE-30%HAp with varying concentrations of Ti O 2 (5, 10, 15, and 20%) were prepared and extruded using a twin-screw machine. The hybrid composite materials underwent mechanical tests (tensile, flexural, and hardness), tribological tests (friction and wear rate), and antibacterial tests (resistance to Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus bacteria). The results indicate that the optimal hybrid composite sample was HDPE-30%HAP-10% Ti O 2 , which demonstrated excellent mechanical properties (maximum tensile strength of 25.93 MPa and young modulus of 480 MPa) and a low coefficient of friction (COF∼ 0.07) while achieving high wear resistance (wear rate in the order of 10 - 4 m m 3 N - 1 m - 1 ). The study shows that the improvement in mechanical properties results in a corresponding improvement in tribological properties. The antibacterial tests revealed that the hybrid composite material exhibited resistance to E. coli and S. aureus bacteria. The findings of this study suggest that the HDPE-30%HAP-10% Ti O 2 composite is a promising material for use in biomedical applications due to its excellent biocompatibility and desirable mechanical and tribological properties. The study demonstrates the potential of reinforced hybrid composite materials in overcoming the disadvantages of monolithic and hybrid micro-composites and highlights the importance of investigating the microstructural, tribological, and mechanical strength characteristics of composite materials for biomedical applications.
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- N Babers
- Mechatronic Program Faculty of Engineering and Technology, Egyptian Chinese University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Mechanical Design and Production Engineering Department, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt
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- Mechanical Design and Production Engineering Department, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt
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- Mechanical Engineering Department, National Research Centre, Giza, Egypt
- Korean Egyptian Faculty for Industry and Energy Technology, Beni-Suef Technological University, Egypt
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Adamuz-Jiménez A, Manzano-Moreno FJ, Vallecillo C. Regeneration Membranes Loaded with Non-Antibiotic Anti-2 Microbials: A Review. Polymers (Basel) 2023; 16:95. [PMID: 38201760 PMCID: PMC10781067 DOI: 10.3390/polym16010095] [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: 10/23/2023] [Revised: 12/10/2023] [Accepted: 12/25/2023] [Indexed: 01/12/2024] Open
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Both guided bone and guided tissue regeneration are techniques that require the use of barrier membranes. Contamination and infection of the surgical area is one of the most feared complications. Some current lines of research focus on functionalizing these membranes with different antimicrobial agents. The objective of this study was to carry out a review of the use and antibacterial properties of regeneration membranes doped with antimicrobials such as zinc, silver, chlorhexidine, and lauric acid. The protocol was based on PRISMA recommendations, addressing the PICO question: "Do membranes doped with non-antibiotic antimicrobials have antibacterial activity that can reduce or improve infection compared to membranes not impregnated with said antimicrobial?" Methodological quality was evaluated using the RoBDEMAT tool. A total of 329 articles were found, of which 25 met the eligibility criteria and were included in this review. Most studies agree that zinc inhibits bacterial growth as it decreases colony-forming units, depending on the concentration used and the bacterial species studied. Silver compounds also decreased the secretion of proinflammatory cytokines and presented less bacterial adhesion to the membrane. Some concentrations of chlorhexidine that possess antimicrobial activity have shown high toxicity. Finally, lauric acid shows inhibition of bacterial growth measured by the disk diffusion test, the inhibition zone being larger with higher concentrations. Antimicrobial agents such as zinc, silver, chlorhexidine, and lauric acid have effective antibacterial activity and can be used to dope regenerative membranes in order to reduce the risk of bacterial colonization.
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- Ana Adamuz-Jiménez
- Faculty of Dentistry, Colegio Máximo de Cartuja s/n, University of Granada, 18071 Granada, Spain; (A.A.-J.); (C.V.)
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- Faculty of Dentistry, Colegio Máximo de Cartuja s/n, University of Granada, 18071 Granada, Spain; (A.A.-J.); (C.V.)
- Biomedical Group (BIO277), Department of Stomatology, University of Granada, 18071 Granada, Spain
- Instituto Investigación Biosanitaria, 18012 Granada, Spain
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- Faculty of Dentistry, Colegio Máximo de Cartuja s/n, University of Granada, 18071 Granada, Spain; (A.A.-J.); (C.V.)
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Manzano-Moreno FJ, de Luna-Bertos E, Toledano-Osorio M, Urbano-Arroyo P, Ruiz C, Toledano M, Osorio R. Biomimetic Collagen Membranes as Drug Carriers of Geranylgeraniol to Counteract the Effect of Zoledronate. Biomimetics (Basel) 2023; 9:4. [PMID: 38248578 PMCID: PMC10813297 DOI: 10.3390/biomimetics9010004] [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: 11/14/2023] [Revised: 12/04/2023] [Accepted: 12/20/2023] [Indexed: 01/23/2024] Open
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To counteract the effect of zoledronate and decrease the risk of osteonecrosis of the jaw (BRONJ) development in patients undergoing guided bone regeneration surgery, the use of geranylgeraniol (GGOH) has been proposed. Collagen membranes may act as biomimetical drug carriers. The objective of this study was to determine the capacity of collagen-based membranes doped with GGOH to revert the negative impact of zoledronate on the growth and differentiation of human osteoblasts. MG-63 cells were cultured on collagen membranes. Two groups were established: (1) undoped membranes and (2) membranes doped with geranylgeraniol. Osteoblasts were cultured with or without zoledronate (50 μM). Cell proliferation was evaluated at 48 h using the MTT colorimetric method. Differentiation was tested by staining mineralization nodules with alizarin red and by gene expression analysis of bone morphogenetic proteins 2 and 7, alkaline phosphatase (ALP), bone morphogenetic proteins 2 and 7 (BMP-2 and BMP-7), type I collagen (Col-I), osterix (OSX), osteocalcin (OSC), osteoprotegerin (OPG), receptor for RANK (RANKL), runt-related transcription factor 2 (Runx-2), TGF-β1 and TGF-β receptors (TGF-βR1, TGF-βR2, and TGF-βR3), and vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) with real-time PCR. One-way ANOVA or Kruskal-Wallis and post hoc Bonferroni tests were applied (p < 0.05). Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) observations were also performed. Treatment of osteoblasts with 50 μM zoledronate produced a significant decrease in cell proliferation, mineralization capacity, and gene expression of several differentiation markers if compared to the control (p < 0.001). When osteoblasts were treated with zoledronate and cultured on GGOH-doped membranes, these variables were, in general, similar to the control group (p > 0.05). GGOH applied on collagen membranes is able to reverse the negative impact of zoledronate on the proliferation, differentiation, and gene expression of different osteoblasts' markers.
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- Francisco Javier Manzano-Moreno
- Biomedical Group (BIO277), Department of Stomatology, School of Dentistry, University of Granada, 18071 Granada, Spain;
- Instituto Investigación Biosanitaria, ibs. Granada, 18012 Granada, Spain; (C.R.); (M.T.); (R.O.)
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- Instituto Investigación Biosanitaria, ibs. Granada, 18012 Granada, Spain; (C.R.); (M.T.); (R.O.)
- Biomedical Group (BIO277), Department of Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Granada, 18016 Granada, Spain
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- Faculty of Dentistry, University of Granada, Colegio Máximo de Cartuja s/n, 18071 Granada, Spain; (M.T.-O.); (P.U.-A.)
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- Faculty of Dentistry, University of Granada, Colegio Máximo de Cartuja s/n, 18071 Granada, Spain; (M.T.-O.); (P.U.-A.)
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- Instituto Investigación Biosanitaria, ibs. Granada, 18012 Granada, Spain; (C.R.); (M.T.); (R.O.)
- Biomedical Group (BIO277), Department of Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Granada, 18016 Granada, Spain
- Institute of Neuroscience, University of Granada, Centro de Investigación Biomédica (CIBM), Parque de Tecnológico de la Salud (PTS), 18071 Granada, Spain
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- Instituto Investigación Biosanitaria, ibs. Granada, 18012 Granada, Spain; (C.R.); (M.T.); (R.O.)
- Faculty of Dentistry, University of Granada, Colegio Máximo de Cartuja s/n, 18071 Granada, Spain; (M.T.-O.); (P.U.-A.)
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- Instituto Investigación Biosanitaria, ibs. Granada, 18012 Granada, Spain; (C.R.); (M.T.); (R.O.)
- Faculty of Dentistry, University of Granada, Colegio Máximo de Cartuja s/n, 18071 Granada, Spain; (M.T.-O.); (P.U.-A.)
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Rabadjieva D, Gergulova R, Ruseva K, Bonchev A, Shestakova P, Simeonov M, Vasileva R, Tatchev D, Titorenkova R, Vassileva E. Polycarboxy/Sulfo Betaine-Calcium Phosphate Hybrid Materials with a Remineralization Potential. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 16:6640. [PMID: 37895622 PMCID: PMC10608424 DOI: 10.3390/ma16206640] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/16/2023] [Revised: 10/03/2023] [Accepted: 10/09/2023] [Indexed: 10/29/2023]
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Biomacromolecules control mineral formation during the biomineralization process, but the effects of the organic components' functionality on the type of mineral phase is still unclear. The biomimetic precipitation of calcium phosphates in a physiological medium containing either polycarboxybetaine (PCB) or polysulfobetaine (PSB) was investigated in this study. Amorphous calcium phosphate (ACP) or a mixture of octacalcium phosphate (OCP) and dicalcium phosphate dihydrate (DCPD) in different ratios were identified depending on the sequence of initial solution mixing and on the type of the negative functional group of the polymer used. The more acidic character of the sulfo group in PSB than the carboxy one in PCB determines the dominance of the acidic solid phases, namely, an acidic amorphous phase or DCPD. In the presence of PCB, the formation of ACP with acicular particles arranged in bundles with the same orientation was observed. A preliminary study on the remineralization potential of the hybrid material with the participation of PSB and a mixture of OCP and DCPD did not show an increase in enamel density, contrary to the materials based on PCB and ACP. Moreover, the latter showed the creation of a newly formed crystal layer similar to that of the underlying enamel. This defines PCB/ACP as a promising material for enamel remineralization.
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- Diana Rabadjieva
- Institute of General and Inorganic Chemistry, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, Acad. G. Bonchev Str., bl. 11, 1113 Sofia, Bulgaria;
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- Institute of General and Inorganic Chemistry, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, Acad. G. Bonchev Str., bl. 11, 1113 Sofia, Bulgaria;
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- Laboratory on Structure and Properties of Polymers, Faculty of Chemistry and Pharmacy, University of Sofia, 1, James Bourchier Blvd., 1164 Sofia, Bulgaria; (K.R.); (M.S.); (E.V.)
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- Faculty of Dental Medicine, Medical University, 1, G. Sofiiski Str., 1431 Sofia, Bulgaria; (A.B.); (R.V.)
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- Institute of Organic Chemistry with Centre of Phytochemistry, BAS, Acad. G. Bonchev Str., bl. 9, 1113 Sofia, Bulgaria;
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- Laboratory on Structure and Properties of Polymers, Faculty of Chemistry and Pharmacy, University of Sofia, 1, James Bourchier Blvd., 1164 Sofia, Bulgaria; (K.R.); (M.S.); (E.V.)
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- Faculty of Dental Medicine, Medical University, 1, G. Sofiiski Str., 1431 Sofia, Bulgaria; (A.B.); (R.V.)
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- Rostislaw Kaischew Institute of Physical Chemistry (IPC), Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, Acad. G. Bonchev Str., bl. 11, 1113 Sofia, Bulgaria;
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- Institute of Mineralogy and Crystallography, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, Acad. G. Bonchev Str., bl. 107, 1113 Sofia, Bulgaria;
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- Laboratory on Structure and Properties of Polymers, Faculty of Chemistry and Pharmacy, University of Sofia, 1, James Bourchier Blvd., 1164 Sofia, Bulgaria; (K.R.); (M.S.); (E.V.)
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Fan T, Qin J, Li J, Liu J, Wang Y, Liu Q, Fan T, Liu F. Fabrication and evaluation of 3D printed poly(l-lactide) copolymer scaffolds for bone tissue engineering. Int J Biol Macromol 2023:125525. [PMID: 37356690 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.125525] [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: 03/25/2023] [Revised: 06/15/2023] [Accepted: 06/20/2023] [Indexed: 06/27/2023]
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The application of poly(L-lactic acid) (PLLA) in tissue engineering is limited due to its brittleness and uncontrollable degradation rate. In this study, the flexible p-dioxanone (PDO) and highly reactive glycolide (GA) units were introduced into PLLA segments by chemical modification to prepare poly(l-lactide-ran-p-dioxanone-ran-glycolide) (PLPG) copolymers. The copolymers were then processed into the PLPG scaffold by a 3D printing technology. The physicochemical properties of the PLPG copolymers were studied by NMR, DSC, XRD, GPC, and SEM. Furthermore, the mechanical properties, degradation properties, and biocompatibility of the PLPG scaffolds were also studied. The results showed that introducing PDO and GA units disrupted the regularity of PLLA, decreasing the crystallinity of the PLPG copolymers. However, introducing PDO and GA units could effectively improve the mechanical and degradation properties of the PLLA scaffolds. In vitro cell culture experiments indicated that the PLPG scaffolds supported proliferation, growth, and differentiation of MC3T3-E1 cells. The PLPG scaffolds reported herein, with controllable degradation rates and mechanical performance, may find applications in bone tissue engineering.
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- Tiantang Fan
- College of Medical Engineering & the Key Laboratory for Medical Functional Nanomaterials, Jining Medical University, Jining, 272067, PR China.
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- The Institute for Translational Nanomedicine, Shanghai East Hospital, the Institute for Biomedical Engineering & Nano Science, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200092, PR China
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- China Coal Research Institute, Beijing 100013, PR China
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- College of Medical Engineering & the Key Laboratory for Medical Functional Nanomaterials, Jining Medical University, Jining, 272067, PR China
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- College of Medical Engineering & the Key Laboratory for Medical Functional Nanomaterials, Jining Medical University, Jining, 272067, PR China
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- The Institute for Translational Nanomedicine, Shanghai East Hospital, the Institute for Biomedical Engineering & Nano Science, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200092, PR China
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- Dongguan Maternal and Child Health Care Hospital, Postdoctoral Innovation Practice Base of Southern Medical University, Dongguan 523000, PR China.
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- Liaocheng People's Hospital, Liaocheng Hospital affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Liaocheng 252000, PR China.
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Shariff MHBM, Merodio J, Bustamante R. A non-second-gradient model for nonlinear elastic bodies with fibre stiffness. Sci Rep 2023; 13:6562. [PMID: 37085600 PMCID: PMC10121710 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-33670-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/03/2023] [Accepted: 04/17/2023] [Indexed: 04/23/2023] Open
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In the past, to model fibre stiffness of finite-radius fibres, previous finite-strain (nonlinear) models were mainly based on the theory of non-linear strain-gradient (second-gradient) theory or Kirchhoff rod theory. We note that these models characterize the mechanical behaviour of polar transversely isotropic solids with infinitely many purely flexible fibres with zero radius. To introduce the effect of fibre bending stiffness on purely flexible fibres with zero radius, these models assumed the existence of couple stresses (contact torques) and non-symmetric Cauchy stresses. However, these stresses are not present on deformations of actual non-polar elastic solids reinforced by finite-radius fibres. In addition to this, the implementation of boundary conditions for second gradient models is not straightforward and discussion on the effectiveness of strain gradient elasticity models to mechanically describe continuum solids is still ongoing. In this paper, we develop a constitutive equation for a non-linear non-polar elastic solid, reinforced by embedded fibers, in which elastic resistance of the fibers to bending is modelled via the classical branches of continuum mechanics, where the development of the theory of stresses is based on non-polar materials; that is, without using the second gradient theory, which is associated with couple stresses and non-symmetric Cauchy stresses. In view of this, the proposed model is simple and somewhat more realistic compared to previous second gradient models.
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- M H B M Shariff
- Department of Mathematics, Khalifa University of Science and Technology, Abu Dhabi, UAE.
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- Departamento de Matemática Aplicada a las TIC, ETS de Ingeniería de Sistemas Informáticos, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, 28031, Madrid, Spain
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- Departamento de Ingeniería Mecánica, Universidad de Chile, Beauchef 851, Santiago Centro, Santiago, Chile
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Xu S, Ding X, Xiong M, Duan P, Zhang H, Li Z. The optimal design of 3D-printed lattice bone plate by considering fracture healing mechanism. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL FOR NUMERICAL METHODS IN BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING 2023; 39:e3682. [PMID: 36625630 DOI: 10.1002/cnm.3682] [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: 06/24/2022] [Revised: 12/22/2022] [Accepted: 01/06/2023] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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The biomechanical stimulus is the most important factor for fracture healing and mainly determined by the structural stiffness of bone plate. Currently, the materials commonly used in bone plates are stainless steel and titanium, which often lead to stress shielding effects because of their higher elastic modulus compared with the bone. This article suggests an optimal design method of lattice bone plate based on fracture healing theory. First, the mechanical regulation model with deviatoric strain is established to simulate the tissue differentiation process during fracture healing process. The ratio of the average elastic modulus of callus at the 120th day to the elastic modulus of mature bone is used to characterize the fracture healing rate. Second, the optimal elastic modulus of the design domain is obtained by the optimization mathematical model with the maximum fracture healing rate. Then, the design domain is filled with microstructures, the porosity of which is adjusted to make it possible that the equivalent elastic modulus is equal to the optimized value. And the finite element analysis of the bone plate with microstructure is executed. Finally, the designed lattice bone plates are manufactured through 3D printing, and the mechanical test is carried out. The simulation results indicate that the fracture healing rate is maximum when the elastic modulus of material in design domain is 38 GPa under the constraints of fixation stability. And both the finite element analysis and experiment results show that the designed lattice bone plate meet the strength requirements of fracture internal fixation implants.
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- Shipeng Xu
- School of Mechanical Engineering, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai, China
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- School of Mechanical Engineering, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai, China
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- School of Mechanical Engineering, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai, China
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- School of Mechanical Engineering, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai, China
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- School of Mechanical Engineering, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai, China
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- School of Mechanical Engineering, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai, China
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Choi K, Lee J, Choi WJ, Myung JS. Dynamics of semi‐flexible and breakable fibers under Poiseuille flow. POLYM ENG SCI 2023. [DOI: 10.1002/pen.26263] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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- Kisuk Choi
- Chemical Materials Solutions Center Korea Research Institute of Chemical Technology Daejeon Republic of Korea
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- Chemical Materials Solutions Center Korea Research Institute of Chemical Technology Daejeon Republic of Korea
- Korea Packaging Center Korea Institute of Industrial Technology Bucheon Republic of Korea
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- Chemical Materials Solutions Center Korea Research Institute of Chemical Technology Daejeon Republic of Korea
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- Chemical Materials Solutions Center Korea Research Institute of Chemical Technology Daejeon Republic of Korea
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Radu ER, Voicu SI, Thakur VK. Polymeric Membranes for Biomedical Applications. Polymers (Basel) 2023; 15:polym15030619. [PMID: 36771921 PMCID: PMC9919920 DOI: 10.3390/polym15030619] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/17/2022] [Revised: 01/16/2023] [Accepted: 01/21/2023] [Indexed: 01/27/2023] Open
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Polymeric membranes are selective materials used in a wide range of applications that require separation processes, from water filtration and purification to industrial separations. Because of these materials' remarkable properties, namely, selectivity, membranes are also used in a wide range of biomedical applications that require separations. Considering the fact that most organs (apart from the heart and brain) have separation processes associated with the physiological function (kidneys, lungs, intestines, stomach, etc.), technological solutions have been developed to replace the function of these organs with the help of polymer membranes. This review presents the main biomedical applications of polymer membranes, such as hemodialysis (for chronic kidney disease), membrane-based artificial oxygenators (for artificial lung), artificial liver, artificial pancreas, and membranes for osseointegration and drug delivery systems based on membranes.
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- Elena Ruxandra Radu
- Department of Analytical Chemistry and Environmental Engineering, University Politehnica of Bucharest, 011061 Bucharest, Romania
- Advanced Polymers Materials Group, University Politehnica of Bucharest, 011061 Bucharest, Romania
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- Department of Analytical Chemistry and Environmental Engineering, University Politehnica of Bucharest, 011061 Bucharest, Romania
- Advanced Polymers Materials Group, University Politehnica of Bucharest, 011061 Bucharest, Romania
- Correspondence: (S.I.V.); (V.K.T.)
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- Biorefining and Advanced Materials Research Center, Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC), Kings Buildings, Edinburgh EH9 3JG, UK
- School of Engineering, University of Petroleum & Energy Studies (UPES), Dehradun 248007, Uttarakhand, India
- Centre for Research & Development, Chandigarh University, Mohali 140413, Punjab, India
- Correspondence: (S.I.V.); (V.K.T.)
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Sundaramoorthy E, Mahanwar PA, Patil J, Mundhe G. Polyolefin fiber, polyolefin fiber reinforced composites and their applications: a review. JOURNAL OF POLYMER ENGINEERING 2023. [DOI: 10.1515/polyeng-2022-0259] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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Fiber reinforced polymer composites (FRPC) are widely used in current developing world due to their huge advantages of high specific strength, durability, low cost and weight reduction. But, major issue with this composite is their recyclability. To overcome this, researchers are considering polyolefin fiber for reinforcement purpose which can be reused and recycled and can be used as a reinforcement for concrete for industrial pavement to improve their tenacity. Polyolefin fibers also offer exterior impact strength to the composite because of their ductile nature. Due to their excellent impact property, they are used in high ballistic armor. This review paper contains the details about the FRPC, their processing technique, recent advancement in the processing technique VARIM, polyolefin fiber, properties of polyolefin fibers like polyethylene fiber and polypropylene fiber, polyolefin reinforced polymer composite, hybrid composite and their applications.
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- Elamaran Sundaramoorthy
- Department of Polymer & Surface Engineering , Institute of Chemical Technology , Mumbai , Maharashtra 400019 , India
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- Department of Polymer & Surface Engineering , Institute of Chemical Technology , Mumbai , Maharashtra 400019 , India
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- Department of Polymer & Surface Engineering , Institute of Chemical Technology , Mumbai , Maharashtra 400019 , India
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- Department of Polymer & Surface Engineering , Institute of Chemical Technology , Mumbai , Maharashtra 400019 , India
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Wu C, Zhang Z, He H, Zhou Z, Li H, Tong X. Six-year follow-up outcomes of the P(LLA-CL)/Fg bio-patch for anterior vaginal wall prolapse treatment. Int Urogynecol J 2023; 34:115-124. [PMID: 35831453 DOI: 10.1007/s00192-022-05284-5] [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: 05/09/2022] [Accepted: 06/11/2022] [Indexed: 01/14/2023]
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INTRODUCTION AND HYPOTHESIS There were few data about the long-term outcomes of bio-compatible patches for pelvic organ prolapse (POP). The efficacy of poly (L-lactide-co-caprolactone) blended with fibrinogen [P(LLA-CL)/Fg] bio-patches were investigated for anterior vaginal wall prolapse treatment in a 6-year follow-up. METHODS The P(LLA-CL)/Fg bio-patch was fabricated through electrospinning. Nineteen patients with symptomatic anterior prolapse (Pelvic Organ Prolapse Quantification [POP-Q] stage ≥ 2) were treated with anterior pelvic reconstruction surgery using a P(LLA-CL)/Fg bio-patch and were followed up at 1, 2, 3, 6 months, and 6 years. The primary outcome was objective anatomical cure (anterior POP-Q stage ≤ 1). Secondary outcomes included complications, MRI evaluation, and scores of the Pelvic Floor Impact Questionnaire-7 (PFIQ-7) and the Pelvic Floor Distress Inventory-20 (PFDI-20). RESULTS The micro-morphology of the bio-patch resembled the extracellular matrix, which was suitable for the growth of fibroblasts. Sixteen (84.2%) patients were finally assessed, with a mean follow-up of 6.08 ± 0.18 years. The cure rate without anterior prolapse recurrence was 93.8% at 6 years. Compared with baseline, the POP-Q measurements of Aa, Ba, and C points and scores of PFIQ-7 and PFDI-20 manifested significant differences at all times (all p < 0.05). One (5.26%) case of bio-patch-related infection, 1 (5.26%) case of urinary retention, and no exposures and erosion occurred. MRI evaluation showed that the bio-patch gradually degraded to fragments at 1 month and was completely absorbed at 3 months. CONCLUSIONS Among long-term follow-ups, anterior pelvic reconstruction surgery with a P(LLA-CL)/Fg bio-patch demonstrated significant improvements in anatomical correction of anterior pelvic prolapse and pelvic function without severe morbidity.
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- Chenghao Wu
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Tongji Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, No.389 Xincun Road, Shanghai, 200065, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Jiading District Maternal and Child Health Hospital, Shanghai, 201800, People's Republic of China
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- Shanghai Pine & Power Biotech Co. Ltd., Shanghai, 201108, People's Republic of China.
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- Department of Burn Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Naval Medical University, Burn Institute of PLA, Shanghai, 200433, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Tongji Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, No.389 Xincun Road, Shanghai, 200065, People's Republic of China.
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Tongji Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, No.389 Xincun Road, Shanghai, 200065, People's Republic of China.
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Exploring the Potential of Alternate Inorganic Fibers for Automotive Composites. Polymers (Basel) 2022; 14:polym14224946. [PMID: 36433076 PMCID: PMC9696572 DOI: 10.3390/polym14224946] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/15/2022] [Revised: 11/08/2022] [Accepted: 11/14/2022] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Composites are a promising material for high-specific strength applications; specifically, fiber-reinforced polymer composites (FRPCs) are in the limelight for their extraordinary mechanical properties. Amongst all FRPCs, carbon fiber reinforcements are dominant in the aerospace and automotive industry; however, their high cost poses a great obstacle in commercial-scale manufacturing. To this end, we explored alternate low-cost inorganic fibers such as basalt and rockwool as potential replacements for carbon fiber composites. In addition to fibrous inclusions to polymers, composites were also fabricated with inclusions of their respective particulates formed using ball milling of fibers. Considering automotive applications, composites' mechanical and thermo-mechanical properties were compared for all samples. Regarding mechanical properties, rockwool fiber and basalt fiber composites showed 30.95% and 20.77% higher impact strength than carbon fiber, respectively. In addition, rockwool and basalt fiber composites are less stiff than carbon and can be used in low-end applications in the automotive industry. Moreover, rockwool and basalt fiber composites are more thermally stable than carbon fiber. Thermogravimetric analysis of carbon fiber composites showed 10.10 % and 9.98 % higher weight loss than basalt and rockwool fiber composites, respectively. Apart from better impact and thermal properties, the low cost of rockwool and basalt fibers provides a key advantage to these alternate fibers at the commercial scale.
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Jain C, Surabhi P, Marathe K. Critical Review on the Developments in Polymer Composite Materials for Biomedical Implants. JOURNAL OF BIOMATERIALS SCIENCE, POLYMER EDITION 2022; 34:893-917. [PMID: 36369719 DOI: 10.1080/09205063.2022.2145870] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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There has been a lack of research for developing functional polymer composites for biomedical implants. Even though metals are widely used as implant materials, there is a need for developing polymer composites as implant materials because of the stress shielding effect that causes a lack of compatibility of metals with the human body. This review aims to bring out the latest developments in polymer composite materials for body implants and to emphasize the significance of polymer composites as a viable alternative to conventional materials used in the biomedical industry for ease of life. This review article explores the developments in functional polymer composites for biomedical applications and provides distinct divisions for their applications based on the part of the body where they are implanted. Each application has been covered in some detail. The various applications covered are bone transplants and bone regeneration, cardiovascular implants (stents), dental implants and restorative materials, neurological and spinal implants, and tendon and ligament replacement.
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- Department of Chemical Engg, Institute of Chemical Technology, Matunga, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India 400019
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Mishra K, Devi N, Siwal SS, Zhang Q, Alsanie WF, Scarpa F, Thakur VK. Ionic Liquid-Based Polymer Nanocomposites for Sensors, Energy, Biomedicine, and Environmental Applications: Roadmap to the Future. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2022; 9:e2202187. [PMID: 35853696 PMCID: PMC9475560 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202202187] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/14/2022] [Revised: 05/30/2022] [Indexed: 05/19/2023]
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Current interest toward ionic liquids (ILs) stems from some of their novel characteristics, like low vapor pressure, thermal stability, and nonflammability, integrated through high ionic conductivity and broad range of electrochemical strength. Nowadays, ionic liquids represent a new category of chemical-based compounds for developing superior and multifunctional substances with potential in several fields. ILs can be used in solvents such as salt electrolyte and additional materials. By adding functional physiochemical characteristics, a variety of IL-based electrolytes can also be used for energy storage purposes. It is hoped that the present review will supply guidance for future research focused on IL-based polymer nanocomposites electrolytes for sensors, high performance, biomedicine, and environmental applications. Additionally, a comprehensive overview about the polymer-based composites' ILs components, including a classification of the types of polymer matrix available is provided in this review. More focus is placed upon ILs-based polymeric nanocomposites used in multiple applications such as electrochemical biosensors, energy-related materials, biomedicine, actuators, environmental, and the aviation and aerospace industries. At last, existing challenges and prospects in this field are discussed and concluding remarks are provided.
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- Kirti Mishra
- Department of ChemistryM.M. Engineering CollegeMaharishi Markandeshwar (Deemed to be University)Mullana‐AmbalaHaryana133207India
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- Mechanics and Energy LaboratoryDepartment of Civil and Environmental EngineeringNorthwestern University2145 Sheridan RoadEvanstonIL60208USA
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- Department of ChemistryM.M. Engineering CollegeMaharishi Markandeshwar (Deemed to be University)Mullana‐AmbalaHaryana133207India
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- Key Laboratory of Ionic Liquids MetallurgyFaculty of Metallurgical and Energy EngineeringKunming University of Science and TechnologyKunming650093P. R. China
- State Key Laboratory of Complex Nonferrous Metal Resources Cleaning Utilization in Yunnan ProvinceKunming650093P. R. China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratories SciencesThe Faculty of Applied Medical SciencesTaif UniversityP.O. Box 11099Taif21944Saudi Arabia
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- Bristol Composites InstituteUniversity of BristolBristolBS8 1TRUK
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- Biorefining and Advanced Materials Research CenterScotland's Rural College (SRUC)Kings Buildings, West Mains RoadEdinburghEH9 3JGUK
- School of EngineeringUniversity of Petroleum and Energy Studies (UPES)DehradunUttarakhand248007India
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Parametric Identification and Sensitivity Analysis Combined with a Damage Model for Reinforced Concrete Structures. ARABIAN JOURNAL FOR SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s13369-022-07132-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/02/2022]
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Mirzaali MJ, Moosabeiki V, Rajaai SM, Zhou J, Zadpoor AA. Additive Manufacturing of Biomaterials-Design Principles and Their Implementation. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 15:5457. [PMID: 35955393 PMCID: PMC9369548 DOI: 10.3390/ma15155457] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2022] [Revised: 07/25/2022] [Accepted: 07/28/2022] [Indexed: 05/04/2023]
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Additive manufacturing (AM, also known as 3D printing) is an advanced manufacturing technique that has enabled progress in the design and fabrication of customised or patient-specific (meta-)biomaterials and biomedical devices (e.g., implants, prosthetics, and orthotics) with complex internal microstructures and tuneable properties. In the past few decades, several design guidelines have been proposed for creating porous lattice structures, particularly for biomedical applications. Meanwhile, the capabilities of AM to fabricate a wide range of biomaterials, including metals and their alloys, polymers, and ceramics, have been exploited, offering unprecedented benefits to medical professionals and patients alike. In this review article, we provide an overview of the design principles that have been developed and used for the AM of biomaterials as well as those dealing with three major categories of biomaterials, i.e., metals (and their alloys), polymers, and ceramics. The design strategies can be categorised as: library-based design, topology optimisation, bio-inspired design, and meta-biomaterials. Recent developments related to the biomedical applications and fabrication methods of AM aimed at enhancing the quality of final 3D-printed biomaterials and improving their physical, mechanical, and biological characteristics are also highlighted. Finally, examples of 3D-printed biomaterials with tuned properties and functionalities are presented.
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- Mohammad J. Mirzaali
- Department of Biomechanical Engineering, Faculty of Mechanical, Maritime, and Materials Engineering, Delft University of Technology (TU Delft), Mekelweg 2, 2628 CD Delft, The Netherlands
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Lupu (Luchian) AM, Mariş M, Zaharescu T, Marinescu VE, Iovu H. Stability Study of the Irradiated Poly(lactic acid)/Styrene Isoprene Styrene Reinforced with Silica Nanoparticles. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 15:5080. [PMID: 35888545 PMCID: PMC9319368 DOI: 10.3390/ma15145080] [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: 04/23/2022] [Revised: 07/04/2022] [Accepted: 07/12/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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In this paper, the stability improvement of poly(lactic acid) (PLA)/styrene-isoprene block copolymer (SIS) loaded with silica nanoparticles is characterized. The protection efficiency in the material of thermal stability is mainly studied by means of high accurate isothermal and nonisothermal chemiluminescence procedures. The oxidation induction times obtained in the isothermal CL determinations increase from 45 min to 312 min as the polymer is free of silica or the filler loading is about 10%, respectively. The nonisothermal measurements reveal the values of onset oxidation temperatures with about 15% when the concentration of SiO2 particles is enhanced from none to 10%. The curing assay and Charlesby-Pinner representation as well as the modifications that occurred in the FTIR carbonyl band at 1745 cm-1 are appropriate proofs for the delay of oxidation in hybrid samples. The improved efficiency of silica during the accelerated degradation of PLA/SIS 30/n-SiO2 composites is demonstrated by means of the increased values of activation energy in correlation with the augmentation of silica loading. While the pristine material is modified by the addition of 10% silica nanoparticles, the activation energy grows from 55 kJ mol-1 to 74 kJ mol-1 for nonirradiated samples and from 47 kJ mol-1 to 76 kJ mol-1 for γ-processed material at 25 kGy. The stabilizer features are associated with silica nanoparticles due to the protection of fragments generated by the scission of hydrocarbon structure of SIS, the minor component, whose degradation fragments are early converted into hydroperoxides rather than influencing depolymerization in the PLA phase. The reduction of the transmission values concerning the growing reinforcement is evidence of the capacity of SiO2 to minimize the changes in polymers subjected to high energy sterilization. The silica loading of 10 wt% may be considered a proper solution for attaining an extended lifespan under the accelerated degradation caused by the intense transfer of energy, such as radiation processing on the polymer hybrid.
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- Ana Maria Lupu (Luchian)
- Advanced Polymer Materials Group, University Politehnica of Bucharest, 011061 Bucharest, Romania; (A.M.L.); (H.I.)
- Extreme Light Infrastructure-Nuclear Physics (ELI-NP), Horia Hulubei National Institute for Physics and Nuclear Engineering (IFIN-HH), 077125 Magurele, Romania
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- Dental Medicine Faculty, University Titu Maiorescu, 22 Dâmbovnicului Tineretului St., 040441 Bucharest, Romania
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- INCDIE ICPE CA, Radiochemistry Center, 313 Splaiul Unirii, 030138 Bucharest, Romania;
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- Advanced Polymer Materials Group, University Politehnica of Bucharest, 011061 Bucharest, Romania; (A.M.L.); (H.I.)
- Academy of Romanian Scientists, 050094 Bucharest, Romania
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Multi-scale Modeling of Polymeric Composites Including Nanoporous Fillers of Milled Anodic Alumina. ARABIAN JOURNAL FOR SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s13369-021-06199-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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AbstractA polymer composite based on an innovative filler consisting of microscale powder of nanoporous alumina is modeled. The passing-through nanoscale pores in this system—roughly columnar cylindrical, with diameter of the order of 100 nm—are fully penetrated by the resin, which is not bonded to the inner pore walls by any chemical agent. This system, previously assessed by laboratory experiments, is modeled here for the first time, based on a computational multi-scale hierarchical approach. First, microscale representative volume element (RVE) is modeled in two steps using finite element modeling. Then, the macro-scale RVE is characterized, using a combination of micromechanical rules. The elastic response of the composite is simulated to predict its Young’s modulus. This simulation confirms the former experimental results and helps to shed light on the response of the investigated material, which may represent a novel system for use in disparate composite applications. In particular, the nanoporous microfillers composite is compared with a composite material containing the fillers of the same material yet nonporous, bonded to the matrix. It appears that, with respect to this standard concept of three-phase composites, the presence of the nanopores can compensate for the absence of the bonding agent.
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Chitosan-based biomaterials for the treatment of bone disorders. Int J Biol Macromol 2022; 215:346-367. [PMID: 35718150 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2022.06.079] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2022] [Revised: 06/06/2022] [Accepted: 06/11/2022] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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Bone is an alive and dynamic organ that is well-differentiated and originated from mesenchymal tissues. Bone undergoes continuous remodeling during the lifetime of an individual. Although knowledge regarding bones and their disorders has been constantly growing, much attention has been devoted to effective treatments that can be used, both from materials and medical performance points of view. Polymers derived from natural sources, for example polysaccharides, are generally biocompatible and are therefore considered excellent candidates for various biomedical applications. This review outlines the development of chitosan-based biomaterials for the treatment of bone disorders including bone fracture, osteoporosis, osteoarthritis, arthritis rheumatoid, and osteosarcoma. Different examples of chitosan-based formulations in the form of gels, micro/nanoparticles, and films are discussed herein. The work also reviews recent patents and important developments related to the use of chitosan in the treatment of bone disorders. Although most of the cited research was accomplished before reaching the clinical application level, this manuscript summarizes the latest achievements within chitosan-based biomaterials used for the treatment of bone disorders and provides perspectives for future scientific activities.
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Joseph J, Parameswaran R, Gopalakrishna Panicker U. Recent advancements in blended and reinforced polymeric systems as bioscaffolds. INT J POLYM MATER PO 2022. [DOI: 10.1080/00914037.2022.2066666] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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- Jasmin Joseph
- Department of Chemistry, National Institute of Technology, Calicut, India
- Division of Polymeric Medical Devices, Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology, Thiruvananthapuram, India
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- Division of Polymeric Medical Devices, Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology, Thiruvananthapuram, India
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Irradiation Effects in Polymer Composites for Their Conversion into Hybrids. JOURNAL OF COMPOSITES SCIENCE 2022. [DOI: 10.3390/jcs6040109] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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In this paper several aspects of profound modifications caused by high energy exposures are presented as possible candidates for the efficient adjusting processing of polymer materials. The class of hybrid composites receives special attention due to the large spectrum of formulations, where the interphase interaction decisively influences the material properties. They represent potential start points for the intimate uniformity of hybrid morphologies. Their radiation processing turns composites onto hybrid morphology with expected features, because the transferred energy is spent for the modification of components and for their compatibility. The essential changes achieved in radiation processed composites explain the new material behavior and durability based on the peculiar restructuring of polymer molecules that occurred in the polymer phase. During high energy irradiation, the interaction between intermediates born in the constitutive phases may convert the primary composites into hybrids, integrating them into large applicability spheres. During the radiation exposure, the resulting hybrids gain a continuous dispersion by means of new chemical bonds. This type of compounds achieves some specific structural modifications in the polymer phase, becoming stable hybrid composites. The functional properties of hybrids definitely influence the material behavior due to the molecular changes based on the structural reasons. The radiolysis of the vulnerable component becomes an appropriate opportunity for the creation of new material with improved stability. The radiation treatment is a proper conversion procedure by which common mixtures may become continuously reorganized. This review presents several examples for the radiation modifications induced by radiation exposure that allow the compatibilization and binding of components as well as the creation of new structures with improved properties. This approach provides the reference patterns for the extension of radiation processing over the well-conducted adjustments of polymer composites, when certain material features are compulsorily required. From this review, several solutions for the adjustment of regular polymer composites into hybrid systems may become conceivable by the extended radiation processing.
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Oliver N, Ramli RM, Noor Azman NZ. An empirical study on the X-ray attenuation capability of n-WO3/n-Bi2O3/PVA with added starch. NUCLEAR ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.net.2022.03.044] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Lee DU, Kim DW, Lee SY, Choi DY, Choi SY, Moon KS, Shon MY, Moon MJ. Amino acid-mediated negatively charged surface improve antifouling and tribological characteristics for medical applications. Colloids Surf B Biointerfaces 2022; 211:112314. [PMID: 35033790 DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfb.2021.112314] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/19/2021] [Revised: 12/23/2021] [Accepted: 12/30/2021] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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To prevent infections associated with biomedical catheters, various antimicrobial coatings have been investigated. However, those materials do not provide consistent antibacterial effects or biocompatibility, generally, due to degradation of the coating materials, in vivo. Additionally, biomedical catheters must have low surface friction to reduce tribological damage. In this study, we developed an antifouling surface composed of biocompatible amino acids (leucine, taurine, and aspartic acid) on polyimide, via modification using a series of facile immersion steps with waterborne reactions. The naturally derived amino acid could be formed highly biostable amide bonds on the polyimide surface like peptides. The amino acid-modified surface formed a water layer with antifouling performance through the hydrophilic properties of amino acids. Amino acid-mediated modification reduced adhesion up to 84.45% and 94.81% against Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus epidermidis, respectively, and exhibited an excellent prevention to adhesion against the proteins, albumin and fibrinogen. Evaluation of the surface friction of the catheter revealed a dramatic reduction in the tribological force after amino acid modification on polyimide that of 0.81 N to aspartic acid of 0.44 N. These results clearly demonstrate a reduced occurrence of infections, thrombi and tribological damage following the relatively facile surface modification of catheters. The proposed modification method can be used in a continuous manufacturing process via using the same time of modification steps for the easy producing the product. Moreover, the method uses biocompatible naturally derived materials and can be applied to medical equipment that requires biocompatibility and biofunctionality with polyimide surfaces.
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- Dong Uk Lee
- Department of Industrial Chemistry, Pukyong National University, Busan 48513, Republic of Korea
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- Research Institute for Green Energy Convergence Technology, Gyeongsang National University, Jinju, Gyeongnam 52828, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Applied Bioscience, Dong-A University, Busan 49315, Republic of Korea
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- Biomedical Manufacturing Technology Center, Korea Institute of Industrial Technology, Yeongcheon, Gyeongbuk 38822, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Industrial Chemistry, Pukyong National University, Busan 48513, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Materials Engineering and Convergence Technology, School of materials Science and Engineering, Gyeongsang National University, Jinju, Gyeongnam 52828, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Industrial Chemistry, Pukyong National University, Busan 48513, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Industrial Chemistry, Pukyong National University, Busan 48513, Republic of Korea.
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Gill YQ, Khurshid M, Abid U, Ijaz MW. Review of hospital plastic waste management strategies for Pakistan. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2022; 29:9408-9421. [PMID: 34851487 PMCID: PMC8633613 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-021-17731-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/29/2021] [Accepted: 11/20/2021] [Indexed: 05/07/2023]
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Healthcare waste management is considered one of the biggest challenges that the world is going to face in the future. This threat is becoming reality owing to the worldwide sharp rise in healthcare waste generation particularly during the current COVID-19 pandemic. Like many other environmental crises, hospital plastic waste management is an area that got very little attention despite being highlighted in the literature, local media, as well as in international electronic and print media. This mini-review was conducted to assess the overall prevailing situation regarding hospital plastic waste management in Pakistan. Several illegal and unethical activities have been observed regarding hospital plastic waste management in Pakistan which includes unhygienic recycling, repacking of used hospital plastic items, open dumping on land, and disposal of hospital plastic waste in the ocean. To improve these conditions, suggestions have been made regarding the better management of hospital plastic waste.
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- Yasir Qayyum Gill
- Department of Polymer and Process Engineering, University of Engineering and Technology, G. T. Road, PO Box 54890, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Department of Polymer and Process Engineering, University of Engineering and Technology, G. T. Road, PO Box 54890, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Department of Polymer and Process Engineering, University of Engineering and Technology, G. T. Road, PO Box 54890, Lahore, Pakistan
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Rahman A, Chowdhury MA, Shuvho MBA, Hossain N, Fotouhi M, Ali R. Fabrication and characterization of jute/cotton bio-composites reinforced with eggshell particles. Polym Bull (Berl) 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s00289-021-04049-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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Ortega F, Versino F, López OV, García MA. Biobased composites from agro-industrial wastes and by-products. EMERGENT MATERIALS 2022; 5:873-921. [PMID: 34849454 PMCID: PMC8614084 DOI: 10.1007/s42247-021-00319-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/05/2021] [Accepted: 10/14/2021] [Indexed: 05/09/2023]
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The greater awareness of non-renewable natural resources preservation needs has led to the development of more ecological high-performance polymeric materials with new functionalities. In this regard, biobased composites are considered interesting options, especially those obtained from agro-industrial wastes and by-products. These are low-cost raw materials derived from renewable sources, which are mostly biodegradable and would otherwise typically be discarded. In this review, recent and innovative academic studies on composites obtained from biopolymers, natural fillers and active agents, as well as green-synthesized nanoparticles are presented. An in-depth discussion of biobased composites structures, properties, manufacture, and life-cycle assessment (LCA) is provided along with a wide up-to-date overview of the most recent works in the field with appropriate references. Potential uses of biobased composites from agri-food residues such as active and intelligent food packaging, agricultural inputs, tissue engineering, among others are described, considering that the specific characteristics of these materials should match the proposed application.
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- Florencia Ortega
- Centro de Investigación y Desarrollo en Criotecnología de Alimentos (CIDCA), UNLP-CONICET-CICPBA, 47 y 116 (1900), La Plata, Argentina
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- Centro de Investigación y Desarrollo en Criotecnología de Alimentos (CIDCA), UNLP-CONICET-CICPBA, 47 y 116 (1900), La Plata, Argentina
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- Planta Piloto de Ingeniería Química (PLAPIQUI), UNS-CONICET, Camino La Carrindanga km.7 (8000), Bahía Blanca, Argentina
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- Centro de Investigación y Desarrollo en Criotecnología de Alimentos (CIDCA), UNLP-CONICET-CICPBA, 47 y 116 (1900), La Plata, Argentina
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Formulation of Microwave-Assisted Natural-Synthetic Polymer Composite Film and Its Physicochemical Characterization. INT J POLYM SCI 2021. [DOI: 10.1155/2021/9961710] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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This study is aimed at microwave-assisted synthesis of sodium carboxymethylcellulose and Eudragit L100 composite film and its physicochemical characterization. The film was developed with varying quantities of each polymer and treated with microwave at a fixed frequency of 2450 MHz with a power of 350 Watts for 60 and 120 s. All formulations were characterized for thickness/weight uniformity, moisture adsorption, erosion and water uptake, tensile strength, and vibrational, thermal, and surface morphological analysis in comparison with untreated film samples. Results indicated that microwave treatment for 60 s significantly improved the tensile strength, reduced the water adsorption, delayed erosion, and reduced the water uptake in comparison with the untreated and 120 s treated film formulations. The vibrational analysis revealed rigidification of hydrophilic domains at OH/NH moiety and fluidization of hydrophobic domains at asymmetric and symmetric CH moieties, which is envisaged to be due to the formation of new linkages between the two polymers. These were later confirmed by thermal analysis where a significant rise in transition temperature, as well as enthalpy of the system, was recorded. The microwave treatment for 60 s is thus advocated to be the best treatment condition for developing sodium carboxymethylcellulose and Eudragit L100 composite polymeric films.
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Ulbrich LM, Balbinot GDS, Brotto GL, Leitune VCB, Soares RMD, Collares FM, Ponzoni D. 3D printing of poly(butylene adipate-co-terephthalate) (PBAT)/niobium containing bioactive glasses (BAGNb) scaffolds: Characterization of composites, in vitro bioactivity, and in vivo bone repair. J Tissue Eng Regen Med 2021; 16:267-278. [PMID: 34923758 DOI: 10.1002/term.3276] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/17/2021] [Revised: 10/11/2021] [Accepted: 12/01/2021] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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This study aimed to produce poly(butylene adipate-co-terephthalate) (PBAT)/niobium containing bioactive glasses (BAGNb) composites scaffolds produced by fused deposition modeling (FDM) printing and evaluate their physicochemical and biological properties in vitro and in vivo. The composite filaments were produced by melt-extrusion with the addition of 10 wt% of BAGNb (PBAT/BAGNb). Filaments without BAGNb were produced as the control group (PBAT). The filaments were characterized and were used to produce 3D-printed scaffolds using FDM. The scaffolds' structure and surface properties were assessed. In vitro cell, proliferation, and cell mineralization analysis were performed. In vivo data was obtained in the rat femur model (n = 10), and the bone repair was assessed after 15, 30, and 60 postoperative days. The printed structures presented 69.81% porosity for the PBAT/BAGNb group and 74.54% for the PBAT group. Higher cell mineralization was observed for the PBAT/BAGNb group. The in vivo data showed that the PBAT/BAGNb presented new bone formation comparable to positive controls. The combination of PBAT and BAGNb in 3D-printed scaffolds may be an alternative to produce bioactive materials with controllable shapes and properties for bone regeneration treatments.
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- Lucienne Miranda Ulbrich
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Unit, School of Dentistry, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, Brazil
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- Dental Materials Laboratory, School of Dentistry, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, Brazil
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- Polymeric Biomaterials Laboratory (Poli-BIO), Institute of Chemistry, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, Brazil
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- Dental Materials Laboratory, School of Dentistry, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, Brazil
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- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Unit, School of Dentistry, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, Brazil
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Hawthorne B, Simmons JK, Stuart B, Tung R, Zamierowski DS, Mellott AJ. Enhancing wound healing dressing development through interdisciplinary collaboration. J Biomed Mater Res B Appl Biomater 2021; 109:1967-1985. [PMID: 34002476 PMCID: PMC8519107 DOI: 10.1002/jbm.b.34861] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/31/2020] [Revised: 04/03/2021] [Accepted: 04/30/2021] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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The process of wound healing includes four phases: Hemostasis, inflammation, proliferation, and remodeling. Many wound dressings and technologies have been developed to enhance the body's ability to close wounds and restore the function of damaged tissues. Several advancements in wound healing technology have resulted from innovative experiments by individual scientists or physicians working independently. The interplay between the medical and scientific research fields is vital to translating new discoveries in the lab to treatments at the bedside. Tracing the history of wound dressing development reveals that there is an opportunity for deeper collaboration between multiple disciplines to accelerate the advancement of novel wound healing technologies. In this review, we explore the different types of wound dressings and biomaterials used to treat wounds, and we investigate the role of multidisciplinary collaboration in the development of various wound management technologies to illustrate the benefit of direct collaboration between physicians and scientists.
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- Briauna Hawthorne
- Department of Plastic SurgeryUniversity of Kansas Medical CenterKansas CityKansasUSA
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- Department of Plastic SurgeryUniversity of Kansas Medical CenterKansas CityKansasUSA
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- Department of Plastic SurgeryUniversity of Kansas Medical CenterKansas CityKansasUSA
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- Department of Plastic SurgeryUniversity of Kansas Medical CenterKansas CityKansasUSA
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- Department of Plastic SurgeryUniversity of Kansas Medical CenterKansas CityKansasUSA
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- Department of Plastic SurgeryUniversity of Kansas Medical CenterKansas CityKansasUSA
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Cerbu C, Ursache S, Botis MF, Hadăr A. Simulation of the Hybrid Carbon-Aramid Composite Materials Based on Mechanical Characterization by Digital Image Correlation Method. Polymers (Basel) 2021; 13:polym13234184. [PMID: 34883686 PMCID: PMC8659956 DOI: 10.3390/polym13234184] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/30/2021] [Revised: 11/22/2021] [Accepted: 11/24/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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As hybrid carbon-aramid composites become widely used in various industries, it has become imperative to mechanically characterize them using accurate methods of measuring the entire deformation field such as the digital image correlation (DIC) method. The accuracy of the numerical simulation of carbon-aramid composite structures depends on the accuracy of the elastic constants. Therefore, the goal of this research is to model and simulate the mechanical behaviour of the composite based on epoxy resin reinforced with carbon-aramid woven fabric by considering the mechanical properties investigated by tensile test combined with DIC and the bending test. The curves of the transverse strains related to the longitudinal strains were investigated using DIC in order to determine the Poisson's ratios in the case of tensile tests applied in warp or weft directions of the reinforcement fabric. The impact strength determined by Charpy tests is also reported. The other main objective is to use the analytical models to compute the tensile and flexural moduli of elasticity for the fictitious orthotropic materials which behave similarly to the carbon-aramid composite investigated. The simulations regarding the behaviour of the carbon-aramid composite in tensile and bending tests were validated by the experimental results, since the maximum errors recorded between experimental and theoretical results were 0.19% and 0.15% for the equivalent tensile modulus and for the equivalent flexural modulus, respectively.
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- Camelia Cerbu
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Transilvania University of Brasov, B-dul Eroilor, No. 29, 500036 Brasov, Romania; (C.C.); (S.U.)
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Transilvania University of Brasov, B-dul Eroilor, No. 29, 500036 Brasov, Romania; (C.C.); (S.U.)
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- Department of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Civil Engineering, Transilvania University of Brasov, B-dul Eroilor, No. 29, 500036 Brasov, Romania
- Correspondence:
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- Department of Strength of Materials, Faculty of Industrial Engineering and Robotics, Politehnica University of Bucharest, 313 Splaiul Independentei, 060042 Bucharest, Romania;
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Juho YC, Tang SH, Lin YH, Lin CX, Liang T, Cherng JH, Meng E. Germanium-Titanium-π Polymer Composites as Functional Textiles for Clinical Strategy to Evaluate Blood Circulation Improvement and Sexual Satisfaction. Polymers (Basel) 2021; 13:polym13234154. [PMID: 34883657 PMCID: PMC8659801 DOI: 10.3390/polym13234154] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/27/2021] [Revised: 11/13/2021] [Accepted: 11/23/2021] [Indexed: 01/22/2023] Open
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By continuously enhancing the blood flow, far-infrared (FIR) textile is anticipated to be a potential non-pharmacological therapy in patients with peripheral vascular disorders, for instance, patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) undergoing hemodialysis (HD) and experiencing vasculogenic erectile dysfunction (VED). Hence, we manufactured a novel polymer composite, namely, germanium-titanium-π (Ge-Ti-π) textile and aimed to evaluate its characteristics and quality. We also investigated the immediate and long-term effects of the textile on patients with ESRD undergoing HD and experiencing VED. The Ge-Ti-π textile was found to have 0.93 FIR emissivity, 3.05 g/d strength, and 18.98% elongation. The results also showed a 51.6% bacteria reduction and negative fungal growth. On application in patients receiving HD, the Ge-Ti-π textile significantly reduced the limb numbness/pain (p < 0.001) and pain score on the visual analog scale (p < 0.001). Moreover, the Doppler ultrasound assessment data indicated a significant enhancement of blood flow in the right hand after 1 week of Ge-Ti-π textile treatment (p < 0.041). In VED patients, the Ge-Ti-π underpants treatment significantly improved the quality of sexual function and increased the average penile blood flow velocity after 3 months of the treatment. Our study suggests that the Ge-Ti-π textile could be beneficial for patients with blood circulation disorders.
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- Yu-Cing Juho
- Division of Urology, Department of Surgery, Tri-Service General Hospital, National Defense Medical Center, Taipei 114, Taiwan; (Y.-C.J.); (S.-H.T.)
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- Division of Urology, Department of Surgery, Tri-Service General Hospital, National Defense Medical Center, Taipei 114, Taiwan; (Y.-C.J.); (S.-H.T.)
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Tri-Service General Hospital, National Defense Medical Center, Taipei 114, Taiwan;
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- School of Nursing, National Defense Medical Center, Taipei 114, Taiwan;
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- Quality of Pain and Sleep Association, Taipei 105, Taiwan;
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- Graduate Institute of Life Sciences, National Defense Medical Center, Taipei 114, Taiwan
- Department and Graduate Institute of Biology and Anatomy, National Defense Medical Center, Taipei 114, Taiwan
- Correspondence: (J.-H.C.); (E.M.); Tel.: +886-2-8792-3100 (ext. 18681) (J.-H.C.); +886-2-8792-7169 (E.M.)
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- Division of Urology, Department of Surgery, Tri-Service General Hospital, National Defense Medical Center, Taipei 114, Taiwan; (Y.-C.J.); (S.-H.T.)
- Correspondence: (J.-H.C.); (E.M.); Tel.: +886-2-8792-3100 (ext. 18681) (J.-H.C.); +886-2-8792-7169 (E.M.)
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Rangaswamy H, M HH, Gowdru Chandrashekarappa MP, Pimenov DY, Giasin K, Wojciechowski S. Experimental investigation and optimization of compression moulding parameters for MWCNT/glass/kevlar/epoxy composites on mechanical and tribological properties. JOURNAL OF MATERIALS RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY 2021; 15:327-341. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jmrt.2021.08.037] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/15/2024]
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Fraile-Martínez O, García-Montero C, Coca A, Álvarez-Mon MA, Monserrat J, Gómez-Lahoz AM, Coca S, Álvarez-Mon M, Acero J, Bujan J, García-Honduvilla N, Asúnsolo Á, Ortega MA. Applications of Polymeric Composites in Bone Tissue Engineering and Jawbone Regeneration. Polymers (Basel) 2021; 13:polym13193429. [PMID: 34641243 PMCID: PMC8512420 DOI: 10.3390/polym13193429] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/04/2021] [Revised: 09/25/2021] [Accepted: 10/04/2021] [Indexed: 01/03/2023] Open
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Polymer-based composites are a group of biomaterials that exert synergic and combined activity. There are multiple reported uses of these composites in multiple biomedical areas, such as drug carriers, in wound dressings, and, more prominently, in tissue engineering and regenerative medicine. Bone grafting is a promising field in the use of polymeric composites, as this is the second most frequently transplanted organ in the United States. Advances in novel biomaterials, such as polymeric composites, will undoubtedly be of great aid in bone tissue engineering and regeneration. In this paper, a general view of bone structure and polymeric composites will be given, discussing the potential role of these components in bone tissue. Moreover, the most relevant jawbone and maxillofacial applications of polymeric composites will be revised in this article, collecting the main knowledge about this topic and emphasizing the need of further clinical studies in humans.
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- Oscar Fraile-Martínez
- Department of Medicine and Medical Specialities, University of Alcalá, 28801 Alcalá de Henares, Spain; (O.F.-M.); (C.G.-M.); (A.C.); (M.A.Á.-M.); (J.M.); (A.M.G.-L.); (S.C.); (M.Á.-M.); (J.B.); (N.G.-H.); (M.A.O.)
- Ramón y Cajal Institute of Sanitary Research (IRYCIS), 28034 Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Medicine and Medical Specialities, University of Alcalá, 28801 Alcalá de Henares, Spain; (O.F.-M.); (C.G.-M.); (A.C.); (M.A.Á.-M.); (J.M.); (A.M.G.-L.); (S.C.); (M.Á.-M.); (J.B.); (N.G.-H.); (M.A.O.)
- Ramón y Cajal Institute of Sanitary Research (IRYCIS), 28034 Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Medicine and Medical Specialities, University of Alcalá, 28801 Alcalá de Henares, Spain; (O.F.-M.); (C.G.-M.); (A.C.); (M.A.Á.-M.); (J.M.); (A.M.G.-L.); (S.C.); (M.Á.-M.); (J.B.); (N.G.-H.); (M.A.O.)
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- Department of Medicine and Medical Specialities, University of Alcalá, 28801 Alcalá de Henares, Spain; (O.F.-M.); (C.G.-M.); (A.C.); (M.A.Á.-M.); (J.M.); (A.M.G.-L.); (S.C.); (M.Á.-M.); (J.B.); (N.G.-H.); (M.A.O.)
- Ramón y Cajal Institute of Sanitary Research (IRYCIS), 28034 Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Medicine and Medical Specialities, University of Alcalá, 28801 Alcalá de Henares, Spain; (O.F.-M.); (C.G.-M.); (A.C.); (M.A.Á.-M.); (J.M.); (A.M.G.-L.); (S.C.); (M.Á.-M.); (J.B.); (N.G.-H.); (M.A.O.)
- Ramón y Cajal Institute of Sanitary Research (IRYCIS), 28034 Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Medicine and Medical Specialities, University of Alcalá, 28801 Alcalá de Henares, Spain; (O.F.-M.); (C.G.-M.); (A.C.); (M.A.Á.-M.); (J.M.); (A.M.G.-L.); (S.C.); (M.Á.-M.); (J.B.); (N.G.-H.); (M.A.O.)
- Ramón y Cajal Institute of Sanitary Research (IRYCIS), 28034 Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Medicine and Medical Specialities, University of Alcalá, 28801 Alcalá de Henares, Spain; (O.F.-M.); (C.G.-M.); (A.C.); (M.A.Á.-M.); (J.M.); (A.M.G.-L.); (S.C.); (M.Á.-M.); (J.B.); (N.G.-H.); (M.A.O.)
- Ramón y Cajal Institute of Sanitary Research (IRYCIS), 28034 Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Medicine and Medical Specialities, University of Alcalá, 28801 Alcalá de Henares, Spain; (O.F.-M.); (C.G.-M.); (A.C.); (M.A.Á.-M.); (J.M.); (A.M.G.-L.); (S.C.); (M.Á.-M.); (J.B.); (N.G.-H.); (M.A.O.)
- Ramón y Cajal Institute of Sanitary Research (IRYCIS), 28034 Madrid, Spain
- Immune System Diseases-Rheumatology, Oncology Service and Internal Medicine, University Hospital Príncipe de Asturias (CIBEREHD), 28806 Alcalá de Henares, Spain
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- Department of Surgery, Medical and Social Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Alcalá, 28801 Alcalá de Henares, Spain;
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Ramon y Cajal University Hospital, University of Alcalá, 28034 Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Medicine and Medical Specialities, University of Alcalá, 28801 Alcalá de Henares, Spain; (O.F.-M.); (C.G.-M.); (A.C.); (M.A.Á.-M.); (J.M.); (A.M.G.-L.); (S.C.); (M.Á.-M.); (J.B.); (N.G.-H.); (M.A.O.)
- Ramón y Cajal Institute of Sanitary Research (IRYCIS), 28034 Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Medicine and Medical Specialities, University of Alcalá, 28801 Alcalá de Henares, Spain; (O.F.-M.); (C.G.-M.); (A.C.); (M.A.Á.-M.); (J.M.); (A.M.G.-L.); (S.C.); (M.Á.-M.); (J.B.); (N.G.-H.); (M.A.O.)
- Ramón y Cajal Institute of Sanitary Research (IRYCIS), 28034 Madrid, Spain
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- Ramón y Cajal Institute of Sanitary Research (IRYCIS), 28034 Madrid, Spain
- Department of Surgery, Medical and Social Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Alcalá, 28801 Alcalá de Henares, Spain;
- Correspondence:
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- Department of Medicine and Medical Specialities, University of Alcalá, 28801 Alcalá de Henares, Spain; (O.F.-M.); (C.G.-M.); (A.C.); (M.A.Á.-M.); (J.M.); (A.M.G.-L.); (S.C.); (M.Á.-M.); (J.B.); (N.G.-H.); (M.A.O.)
- Ramón y Cajal Institute of Sanitary Research (IRYCIS), 28034 Madrid, Spain
- Cancer Registry and Pathology Department, Hospital Universitario Principe de Asturias, 28806 Alcalá de Henares, Spain
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3D Printing of Fiber-Reinforced Plastic Composites Using Fused Deposition Modeling: A Status Review. MATERIALS 2021; 14:ma14164520. [PMID: 34443044 PMCID: PMC8399339 DOI: 10.3390/ma14164520] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2021] [Revised: 07/31/2021] [Accepted: 08/07/2021] [Indexed: 01/23/2023]
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Composite materials are a combination of two or more types of materials used to enhance the mechanical and structural properties of engineering products. When fibers are mixed in the polymeric matrix, the composite material is known as fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP). FRP materials are widely used in structural applications related to defense, automotive, aerospace, and sports-based industries. These materials are used in producing lightweight components with high tensile strength and rigidity. The fiber component in fiber-reinforced polymers provides the desired strength-to-weight ratio; however, the polymer portion costs less, and the process of making the matrix is quite straightforward. There is a high demand in industrial sectors, such as defense and military, aerospace, automotive, biomedical and sports, to manufacture these fiber-reinforced polymers using 3D printing and additive manufacturing technologies. FRP composites are used in diversified applications such as military vehicles, shelters, war fighting safety equipment, fighter aircrafts, naval ships, and submarine structures. Techniques to fabricate composite materials, degrade the weight-to-strength ratio and the tensile strength of the components, and they can play a critical role towards the service life of the components. Fused deposition modeling (FDM) is a technique for 3D printing that allows layered fabrication of parts using thermoplastic composites. Complex shape and geometry with enhanced mechanical properties can be obtained using this technique. This paper highlights the limitations in the development of FRPs and challenges associated with their mechanical properties. The future prospects of carbon fiber (CF) and polymeric matrixes are also mentioned in this study. The study also highlights different areas requiring further investigation in FDM-assisted 3D printing. The available literature on FRP composites is focused only on describing the properties of the product and the potential applications for it. It has been observed that scientific knowledge has gaps when it comes to predicting the performance of FRP composite parts fabricated under 3D printing (FDM) techniques. The mechanical properties of 3D-printed FRPs were studied so that a correlation between the 3D printing method could be established. This review paper will be helpful for researchers, scientists, manufacturers, etc., working in the area of FDM-assisted 3D printing of FRPs.
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Shinde VV, Shelke SD, Celestine AN, Beckingham BS. Self‐healing in high impact polystyrene (
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) composites via embedded non‐toxic solvent‐filled microcapsules. J Appl Polym Sci 2021. [DOI: 10.1002/app.51463] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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- Vinita V. Shinde
- Department of Chemical Engineering Auburn University Auburn Alabama USA
- Center for Polymers and Advanced Composites Auburn University Auburn Alabama USA
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- Center for Polymers and Advanced Composites Auburn University Auburn Alabama USA
- Polymer and Fiber Engineering Auburn University Auburn Alabama USA
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- Center for Polymers and Advanced Composites Auburn University Auburn Alabama USA
- Department of Aerospace Engineering Auburn University Auburn Alabama USA
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- Department of Chemical Engineering Auburn University Auburn Alabama USA
- Center for Polymers and Advanced Composites Auburn University Auburn Alabama USA
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Goreninskii S, Danilenko N, Bolbasov E, Evtina A, Buldakov M, Cherdyntseva N, Saqib M, Beshchasna N, Opitz J, Filimonov V, Tverdokhlebov S. Enhanced properties of poly(ε‐caprolactone)/polyvinylpyrrolidone electrospun scaffolds fabricated using 1,1,1,3,3,3‐hexafluoro‐2‐propanol. J Appl Polym Sci 2021. [DOI: 10.1002/app.50535] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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- Semen Goreninskii
- N.M. Kizhner Research and Educational Center Tomsk Polytechnic University Tomsk Russian Federation
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- N.M. Kizhner Research and Educational Center Tomsk Polytechnic University Tomsk Russian Federation
- B.P. Veinberg Research and Educational Center Tomsk Polytechnic University Tomsk Russian Federation
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- B.P. Veinberg Research and Educational Center Tomsk Polytechnic University Tomsk Russian Federation
- V.E. Zuev Institute of Atmospheric Optics Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences Tomsk Russian Federation
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- Biological Institute Tomsk State University Tomsk Russian Federation
- Cancer Research Institute, Tomsk National Research Medical Сеntеr Russian Academy of Sciences Tomsk Russian Federation
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- Biological Institute Tomsk State University Tomsk Russian Federation
- Cancer Research Institute, Tomsk National Research Medical Сеntеr Russian Academy of Sciences Tomsk Russian Federation
- Institute of High Current Electronics Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences Tomsk Russian Federation
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- Cancer Research Institute, Tomsk National Research Medical Сеntеr Russian Academy of Sciences Tomsk Russian Federation
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- Department of Bio‐ and Nanotechnology Fraunhofer Institute for Ceramic Technologies and Systems IKTS Dresden Germany
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- Department of Bio‐ and Nanotechnology Fraunhofer Institute for Ceramic Technologies and Systems IKTS Dresden Germany
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- Department of Bio‐ and Nanotechnology Fraunhofer Institute for Ceramic Technologies and Systems IKTS Dresden Germany
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- N.M. Kizhner Research and Educational Center Tomsk Polytechnic University Tomsk Russian Federation
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- B.P. Veinberg Research and Educational Center Tomsk Polytechnic University Tomsk Russian Federation
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Abdelkader EM, Nassar K, Melchor J, Rus G. Braiding Thermoplastic and Glass Fibers in Composite Dental Post Improves Their Mechanical Compatibility, In Vitro Experiment. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2021; 14:2294. [PMID: 33946632 PMCID: PMC8124747 DOI: 10.3390/ma14092294] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/17/2021] [Revised: 04/18/2021] [Accepted: 04/19/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Mechanical compatibility with the human dentin is a considerable issue when fabricating dental fiber posts. To this purpose, this study introduces a new method of fabricating compatible dental posts using braiding techniques of thermoplastic fibers (matrix) with glass fibers (reinforcement). Fifty fiber-reinforced composite (FRC) posts of thermoplastic yarns polypropylene (PP) braided with continuous filaments glass fibers (GFs) for reinforcement, varying in fiber volume fraction (FVF), and core types are fabricated and tested. Posts are performed using a braiding machine, and braids are placed in an aluminum mold. The filled mold is playced inside an oven at the melting temperature of the polypropylene to produce the final post's shape. An ultrasonic test is conducted to measure the shear modulus and Young's modulus of FRC post specimens by measuring the velocities of both the P-wave and S-wave. In order to ensure the accuracy of the measurements, each sample is measured three times, and then the means and standard deviations of each sample are calculated before analyzing the test results using the means of two steps, namely, clustering and comparing the P and R² values of each cluster, which revealed that FVF, fiber mass, and core type of the specimen had a significant effect on the resulted Young's and shear modulus. The results indicate that the proposed method can fabricate competitive dental posts with regard to different fabricating variables. The samples show Young's modulus ranges of from 10.08 GPa to 31.83 GPa. The following tested hypothesis is supported: the braiding technique of thermoplastic fibers with glass fibers will improve the mechanical compatibility of the resulting posts (ex vivo).
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- Esraa M Abdelkader
- Department of Structural Mechanics, University of Granada, 18071 Granada, Spain
- Department of Textile, Faculty of Applied Arts, Helwan University, Cairo 11795, Egypt
- Department of Textile, Faculty of Applied Arts, Badr University in Cairo, Cairo 11829, Egypt
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- Department of Textile, Faculty of Applied Arts, Helwan University, Cairo 11795, Egypt
- Department of Textile, Faculty of Applied Arts, Badr University in Cairo, Cairo 11829, Egypt
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- Biomechanics Group (TEC-12), Instituto de Investigación Biosanitaria, ibs.GRANADA, 18012 Granada, Spain
- Excellence Research Unit "ModelingNature" MNat, University of Granada, 18071 Granada, Spain
- Department of Statistics and Operations Research, University of Granada, 18071 Granada, Spain
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- Department of Structural Mechanics, University of Granada, 18071 Granada, Spain
- Biomechanics Group (TEC-12), Instituto de Investigación Biosanitaria, ibs.GRANADA, 18012 Granada, Spain
- Excellence Research Unit "ModelingNature" MNat, University of Granada, 18071 Granada, Spain
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Guo Z, Poot AA, Grijpma DW. Advanced polymer-based composites and structures for biomedical applications. Eur Polym J 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.eurpolymj.2021.110388] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Norrrahim MNF, Ariffin H, Yasim-Anuar TAT, Hassan MA, Ibrahim NA, Yunus WMZW, Nishida H. Performance Evaluation of Cellulose Nanofiber with Residual Hemicellulose as a Nanofiller in Polypropylene-Based Nanocomposite. Polymers (Basel) 2021; 13:1064. [PMID: 33800573 PMCID: PMC8037030 DOI: 10.3390/polym13071064] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2021] [Revised: 03/23/2021] [Accepted: 03/23/2021] [Indexed: 01/04/2023] Open
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Residual hemicellulose could enhance cellulose nanofiber (CNF) processing as it impedes the agglomeration of the nanocellulose fibrils and contributes to complete nanofibrillation within a shorter period of time. Its effect on CNF performance as a reinforcement material is unclear, and hence this study seeks to evaluate the performance of CNF in the presence of amorphous hemicellulose as a reinforcement material in a polypropylene (PP) nanocomposite. Two types of CNF were prepared: SHS-CNF, which contained about 11% hemicellulose, and KOH-CNF, with complete hemicellulose removal. Mechanical properties of the PP/SHS-CNF and PP/KOH-CNF showed an almost similar increment in tensile strength (31% and 32%) and flexural strength (28% and 29%) when 3 wt.% of CNF was incorporated in PP, indicating that hemicellulose in SHS-CNF did not affect the mechanical properties of the PP nanocomposite. The crystallinity of both PP/SHS-CNF and PP/KOH-CNF nanocomposites showed an almost similar value at 55-56%. A slight decrement in thermal stability was seen, whereby the decomposition temperature at 10% weight loss (Td10%) of PP/SHS-CNF was 6 °C lower at 381 °C compared to 387 °C for PP/KOH-CNF, which can be explained by the degradation of thermally unstable hemicellulose. The results from this study showed that the presence of some portion of hemicellulose in CNF did not affect the CNF properties, suggesting that complete hemicellulose removal may not be necessary for the preparation of CNF to be used as a reinforcement material in nanocomposites. This will lead to less harsh pretreatment for CNF preparation and, hence, a more sustainable nanocomposite can be produced.
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- Mohd Nor Faiz Norrrahim
- Department of Bioprocess Technology, Faculty of Biotechnology and Biomolecular Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia, UPM, Serdang 43400, Malaysia; (M.N.F.N.); (M.A.H.)
- Research Center for Chemistry Defence, Universiti Pertahanan Nasional Malaysia, Kem Perdana Sungai Besi, Kuala Lumpur 57000, Malaysia
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- Department of Bioprocess Technology, Faculty of Biotechnology and Biomolecular Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia, UPM, Serdang 43400, Malaysia; (M.N.F.N.); (M.A.H.)
- Laboratory of Biopolymer and Derivatives, Institute of Tropical Forestry and Forest Products (INTROP), Universiti Putra Malaysia, UPM, Serdang 43400, Malaysia;
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- Laboratory of Biopolymer and Derivatives, Institute of Tropical Forestry and Forest Products (INTROP), Universiti Putra Malaysia, UPM, Serdang 43400, Malaysia;
- Nextgreen Pulp & Paper Sdn. Bhd., Paloh Inai, Pekan 26600, Malaysia
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- Department of Bioprocess Technology, Faculty of Biotechnology and Biomolecular Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia, UPM, Serdang 43400, Malaysia; (M.N.F.N.); (M.A.H.)
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Universiti Putra Malaysia, UPM, Serdang 43400, Malaysia;
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- Centre for Defence Foundation Studies, Department of Chemistry and Biology, Universiti Pertahanan Nasional Malaysia, Kem Perdana Sungai Besi, Kuala Lumpur 57000, Malaysia;
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- Department of Biological Functions and Engineering, Graduate Kyushu Institute of Technology, School of Life Science and Systems Engineering, 2-4 Hibikino, Wakamatsu-ku, Kitakyushu, Fukuoka 808-0196, Japan;
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Papanicolaou GC, Portan DV, Kontaxis LC. Interrelation between Fiber-Matrix Interphasial Phenomena and Flexural Stress Relaxation Behavior of a Glass Fiber-Polymer Composite. Polymers (Basel) 2021; 13:polym13060978. [PMID: 33806764 PMCID: PMC8004977 DOI: 10.3390/polym13060978] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/05/2021] [Revised: 03/19/2021] [Accepted: 03/19/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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The response of fiber-reinforced polymer composites to an externally applied mechanical excitation is closely related to the microscopic stress transfer mechanisms taking place in the fiber–matrix interphasial region. In particular, in the case of viscoelastic responses, these mechanisms are time dependent. Defining the interphase thickness as the maximum radial distance from the fiber surface where a specific matrix property is affected by the fiber presence, it is important to study its variation with time. In the present investigation, the stress relaxation behavior of a glass fiber-reinforced polymer (GFRP) under flexural conditions was studied. Next, applying the hybrid viscoelastic interphase model (HVIM), developed by the first author, the interphase modulus and interphase thickness were both evaluated, and their variation with time during the stress relaxation test was plotted. It was found that the interphase modulus decreases with the radial distance, being always higher than the bulk matrix modulus. In addition, the interphase thickness increases with time, showing that during stress relaxation, fiber–matrix debonding takes place. Finally, the effect of fiber interaction on the interphase modulus was found. It is observed that fiber interaction depends on both the fiber–matrix degree of adhesion as well as the fiber volume fraction and the time-dependent interphase modulus.
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Abdo GG, Zagho MM, Al Moustafa AE, Khalil A, Elzatahry AA. A comprehensive review summarizing the recent biomedical applications of functionalized carbon nanofibers. J Biomed Mater Res B Appl Biomater 2021; 109:1893-1908. [PMID: 33749098 DOI: 10.1002/jbm.b.34828] [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: 10/06/2020] [Revised: 02/09/2021] [Accepted: 02/22/2021] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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Since the discovery and fabrication of carbon nanofibers (CNFs) over a decade ago, scientists foster to discover novel myriad potential applications for this material in both biomedicine and industry. The unique economic viability, mechanical, electrical, optical, thermal, and structural properties of CNFs led to their rapid emergence. CNFs become an artificial intelligence platform for different uses, including a wide range of biomedical applications. Furthermore, CNFs have exceptionally large surface areas that make them flexible for tailoring and functionalization on demand. This review highlights the recent progress and achievements of CNFs in a wide range of biomedical fields, including cancer therapy, biosensing, tissue engineering, and wound dressing. Besides the synthetic techniques of CNFs, their potential toxicity and limitations, as biomaterials in real clinical settings, will be presented. This review discusses CNF's future investigations in other biomedical fields, including gene delivery and bioimaging and CNFs risk assessment.
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- Ghada G Abdo
- College of Pharmacy, QU Health, Qatar University, Doha, 2713, Qatar
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- School of Polymer Science and Engineering, University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg, Mississippi, 39406, USA
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- College of Medicine, QU Health, Qatar University, Doha, 2713, Qatar.,Biomedical Research Centre, Qatar University, Doha, 2713, Qatar
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- College of Pharmacy, QU Health, Qatar University, Doha, 2713, Qatar
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- Materials Science and Technology Program, College of Arts and Sciences, Qatar University, Doha, 2713, Qatar
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Zavan B, Gardin C, Guarino V, Rocca T, Cruz Maya I, Zanotti F, Ferroni L, Brunello G, Chachques JC, Ambrosio L, Gasbarro V. Electrospun PCL-Based Vascular Grafts: In Vitro Tests. NANOMATERIALS 2021; 11:nano11030751. [PMID: 33809791 PMCID: PMC8002398 DOI: 10.3390/nano11030751] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/21/2021] [Revised: 02/17/2021] [Accepted: 03/03/2021] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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BACKGROUND Electrospun fibers have attracted a lot of attention from researchers due to their several characteristics, such as a very thin diameter, three-dimensional topography, large surface area, flexible surface, good mechanical characteristics, suitable for widespread applications. Indeed, electro-spinning offers many benefits, such as great surface-to-volume ratio, adjustable porosity, and the ability of imitating the tissue extra-cellular matrix. METHODS we processed Poly ε-caprolactone (PCL) via electrospinning for the production of bilayered tubular scaffolds for vascular tissue engineering application. Endothelial cells and fibroblasts were seeded into the two side of the scaffolds: endothelial cells onto the inner side composed of PCL/Gelatin fibers able to mimic the inner surface of the vessels, and fibroblasts onto the outer side only exposing PCL fibers. Extracellular matrix production and organization has been performed by means of classical immunofluorescence against collagen type I fibers, Scanning Electron-Microscopy (SEM) has been performed in order to evaluated ultrastructural morphology, gene expression by means gene expression has been performed to evaluate the phenotype of endothelial cells and fibroblasts. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION results confirmed that both cells population are able to conserve their phenotype colonizing the surface supporting the hypothesis that PCL scaffolds based on electrospun fibers should be a good candidate for vascular surgery.
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- Barbara Zavan
- GVM Care & Research, Maria Cecilia Hospital, 48033 Cotignola, Italy; (C.G.); (L.F.)
- Translational Medicine Department, University of Ferrara, 44123 Ferrara, Italy;
- Correspondence:
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- GVM Care & Research, Maria Cecilia Hospital, 48033 Cotignola, Italy; (C.G.); (L.F.)
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- Institute of Polymers, Composites, and Biomaterials, National Research Council of Italy, Mostra d’Oltremare, Pad.20, V.le J.F.Kennedy 54, 80125 Naples, Italy; (V.G.); (I.C.M.); (L.A.)
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- Division of Internal Medicine, St. Anna Hospital, 44123 Ferrara, Italy; (T.R.); (V.G.)
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- Institute of Polymers, Composites, and Biomaterials, National Research Council of Italy, Mostra d’Oltremare, Pad.20, V.le J.F.Kennedy 54, 80125 Naples, Italy; (V.G.); (I.C.M.); (L.A.)
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- Translational Medicine Department, University of Ferrara, 44123 Ferrara, Italy;
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- GVM Care & Research, Maria Cecilia Hospital, 48033 Cotignola, Italy; (C.G.); (L.F.)
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- Department of Neurosciences, Dentistry Section, University of Padova, Via Giustiniani 2, 35128 Padova, Italy;
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- Laboratory of Biosurgical Research (Alain Carpentier Foundation), Pompidu Hospital, University Paris Descartes, 75015 Paris, France;
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- Institute of Polymers, Composites, and Biomaterials, National Research Council of Italy, Mostra d’Oltremare, Pad.20, V.le J.F.Kennedy 54, 80125 Naples, Italy; (V.G.); (I.C.M.); (L.A.)
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- Division of Internal Medicine, St. Anna Hospital, 44123 Ferrara, Italy; (T.R.); (V.G.)
- Department of Medical Sciences, Ferrara University, 44123 Ferrara, Italy
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Toh HW, Toong DWY, Ng JCK, Ow V, Lu S, Tan LP, Wong PEH, Venkatraman S, Huang Y, Ang HY. Polymer blends and polymer composites for cardiovascular implants. Eur Polym J 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.eurpolymj.2020.110249] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Medical Application of Polymer-Based Composites. Polymers (Basel) 2020; 12:polym12112560. [PMID: 33142853 PMCID: PMC7693959 DOI: 10.3390/polym12112560] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/24/2020] [Accepted: 10/11/2020] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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