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Wang J, Dai D, Xie H, Li D, Xiong G, Zhang C. Biological Effects, Applications and Design Strategies of Medical Polyurethanes Modified by Nanomaterials. Int J Nanomedicine 2022; 17:6791-6819. [PMID: 36600880 PMCID: PMC9807071 DOI: 10.2147/ijn.s393207] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/14/2022] [Accepted: 12/20/2022] [Indexed: 12/30/2022] Open
Abstract
Polyurethane (PU) has wide application and popularity as medical apparatus due to its unique structural properties relationship. However, there are still some problems with medical PUs, such as a lack of functionality, insufficient long-term implantation safety, undesired stability, etc. With the rapid development of nanotechnology, the nanomodification of medical PU provides new solutions to these clinical problems. The introduction of nanomaterials could optimize the biocompatibility, antibacterial effect, mechanical strength, and degradation of PUs via blending or surface modification, therefore expanding the application range of medical PUs. This review summarizes the current applications of nano-modified medical PUs in diverse fields. Furthermore, the underlying mechanisms in efficiency optimization are analyzed in terms of the enhanced biological and mechanical properties critical for medical use. We also conclude the preparation schemes and related parameters of nano-modified medical PUs, with discussions about the limitations and prospects. This review indicates the current status of nano-modified medical PUs and contributes to inspiring novel and appropriate designing of PUs for desired clinical requirements.
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- Jianrong Wang
- Stomatological Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510280, People’s Republic of China
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- Stomatological Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510280, People’s Republic of China
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- Stomatological Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510280, People’s Republic of China
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- Stomatological Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510280, People’s Republic of China
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- Stomatological Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510280, People’s Republic of China
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- Stomatological Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510280, People’s Republic of China,Correspondence: Chao Zhang, Email
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Fallahiarezoudar E, Ngadiman NHA, Yusof NM, Idris A, Ishak MSA. Development of 3D Thermoplastic Polyurethane (TPU)/Maghemite (ϒ-Fe 2O 3) Using Ultra-Hard and Tough (UHT) Bio-Resin for Soft Tissue Engineering. Polymers (Basel) 2022; 14:2561. [PMID: 35808606 PMCID: PMC9269070 DOI: 10.3390/polym14132561] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/17/2022] [Revised: 06/15/2022] [Accepted: 06/21/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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The use of soft tissue engineering scaffolds is an advanced approach to repairing damaged soft tissue. To ensure the success of this technique, proper mechanical and biocompatibility properties must be taken into consideration. In this study, a three-dimensional (3D) scaffold was developed using digital light processing (DLP) and ultra-hard and tough (UHT) bio-resin. The 3D scaffold structure consisted of thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) and maghemite (ϒ-Fe2O3) nanoparticles mixed with UHT bio-resin. The solution sample for fabricating the scaffolds was varied with the concentration of the TPU (10, 12.5, and 15% wt/v) and the amount of ϒ-Fe2O3 (1, 3, and 5% v/v) added to 15% wt/v of TPU. Before developing the real geometry of the sample, a pre-run of the DLP 3D printing process was done to determine the optimum curing time of the structure to be perfectly cured, which resulted in 30 s of curing time. Then, this study proceeded with a tensile test to determine the mechanical properties of the developed structure in terms of elasticity. It was found that the highest Young's Modulus of the scaffold was obtained with 15% wt/v TPU/UHT with 1% ϒ-Fe2O3. Furthermore, for the biocompatibility study, the degradation rate of the scaffold containing TPU/UHT was found to be higher compared to the TPU/UHT containing ϒ-Fe2O3 particles. However, the MTT assay results revealed that the existence of ϒ-Fe2O3 in the scaffold improved the proliferation rate of the cells.
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- Ehsan Fallahiarezoudar
- Department of Industrial Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, East of Guilan, University of Guilan, Roudsar 44918, Guilan, Iran;
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- School of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Johor Bahru 81310, Johor, Malaysia;
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- School of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Johor Bahru 81310, Johor, Malaysia;
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, c/o Institute of Bioproduct Development, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Johor Bahru 81310, Johor, Malaysia;
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- Faculty of Mechanical Engineering Technology, Universiti Malaysia Perlis, Kampus Pauh Putra, Arau 02600, Perlis, Malaysia;
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Alshabanah LA, Omran N, Elwakil BH, Hamed MT, Abdallah SM, Al-Mutabagani LA, Wang D, Liu Q, Shehata N, Hassanin AH, Hagar M. Elastic Nanofibrous Membranes for Medical and Personal Protection Applications: Manufacturing, Anti-COVID-19, and Anti-Colistin Resistant Bacteria Evaluation. Polymers (Basel) 2021; 13:3987. [PMID: 34833289 PMCID: PMC8624264 DOI: 10.3390/polym13223987] [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: 10/18/2021] [Revised: 11/06/2021] [Accepted: 11/10/2021] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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Herein, in the present work two series of thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) nanofibers were manufactured using the electrospinning techniques with ZnO and CuO nanoparticles for a potential use as an elastic functional layer in antimicrobial applications. Percentages of 0%, 2 wt%, and 4 wt% of the nanoparticles were used. The morphological characterization of the electrospun TPU and TPU/NPs composites nanofibers were observed by using scanning electron microscopy to show the average fiber diameter and it was in the range of 90-150 nm with a significant impact of the nanoparticle type. Mechanical characterization showed that TPU nanofiber membranes exhibit excellent mechanical properties with ultra-high elastic properties. Elongation at break reached up to 92.5%. The assessment of the developed nanofiber membranes for medical and personal protection applications was done against various colistin resistant bacterial strains and the results showed an increment activity by increasing the metal oxide concentration up to 83% reduction rate by using TPU/ZnO 4% nanofibers against K. pneumoniae strain 10. The bacterial growth was completely eradicated after 8 and 16 h incubation with TPU/ZnO and TPU/CuO nanofibers, respectively. The nanofibers SEM study reveals the adsorption of the bacterial cells on the metal oxides nanofibers surface which led to cell lysis and releasing of their content. Finally, in vitro study against Spike S-protein from SARS-CoV-2 was also evaluated to investigate the potent effectiveness of the proposed nanofibers in the virus deactivation. The results showed that the metal oxide concentration is an effective factor in the antiviral activity due to the observed pattern of increasing the antibacterial and antiviral activity by increasing the metal oxide concentration; however, TPU/ZnO nanofibers showed a potent antiviral activity in relation to TPU/CuO.
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- Latifah Abdullah Alshabanah
- Chemistry Department, College of Science, Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University, Riyadh 11671, Saudi Arabia; (L.A.A.); (L.A.A.-M.)
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- Science and Technology Institute, Wuhan Textile University, Wuhan 430073, China;
- Centre of Smart Nanotechnology and Photonics (CSNP), SmartCI Research Centre, Alexandria University, Alexandria 21544, Egypt; (N.S.); (A.H.H.)
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- Department of Medical Laboratory Technology, Faculty of Applied Health Sciences Technology, Pharos University in Alexandria, Alexandria 21321, Egypt;
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- Industrial Microbiology and Applied Chemistry Program, Department of Botany & Microbiology, Faculty of Science, Alexandria University, Alexandria 21568, Egypt;
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- Materials Science & Engineering Department, School of Innovative Design Engineering, Egypt-Japan University of Science and Technology (E-JUST), Alexandria 21934, Egypt;
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- Chemistry Department, College of Science, Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University, Riyadh 11671, Saudi Arabia; (L.A.A.); (L.A.A.-M.)
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- Key Laboratory of Textile Fiber and Products (Ministry of Education), Wuhan Textile University, Wuhan 430200, China;
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- Hubei Key Laboratory of Advanced Textile Materials & Application, Hubei International Scientific and Technological Cooperation Base of Intelligent Textile Materials & Application, Wuhan Textile University, Wuhan 430200, China;
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- Centre of Smart Nanotechnology and Photonics (CSNP), SmartCI Research Centre, Alexandria University, Alexandria 21544, Egypt; (N.S.); (A.H.H.)
- Department of Engineering Mathematics and Physics, Faculty of Engineering, Alexandria University, Alexandria 21544, Egypt
- USTAR Bioinnovations Centre, Faculty of Science, Utah State University, Logan, UT 84341, USA
- Department of Physics, School of Engineering, Kuwait College of Science and Technology (KCST), Doha Superior Rd., Jahraa 13133, Kuwait
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- Centre of Smart Nanotechnology and Photonics (CSNP), SmartCI Research Centre, Alexandria University, Alexandria 21544, Egypt; (N.S.); (A.H.H.)
- Materials Science & Engineering Department, School of Innovative Design Engineering, Egypt-Japan University of Science and Technology (E-JUST), Alexandria 21934, Egypt
- Department of Textile Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Alexandria University, Alexandria 21544, Egypt
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- Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science, Alexandria University, Alexandria 21321, Egypt
- Chemistry Department, College of Sciences, Taibah University, Yanbu 30799, Saudi Arabia
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Basak S. Thermoplastic elastomers in biomedical industry – evolution and current trends. JOURNAL OF MACROMOLECULAR SCIENCE PART A-PURE AND APPLIED CHEMISTRY 2021. [DOI: 10.1080/10601325.2021.1922086] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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- Sayan Basak
- Department of Polymer Science and Technology, University of Calcutta, Kolkata, West Bengal, India
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Li B, Liu Y, Wei S, Huang Y, Yang S, Xue Y, Xuan H, Yuan H. A Solvent System Involved Fabricating Electrospun Polyurethane Nanofibers for Biomedical Applications. Polymers (Basel) 2020; 12:polym12123038. [PMID: 33353093 PMCID: PMC7766510 DOI: 10.3390/polym12123038] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/28/2020] [Revised: 12/12/2020] [Accepted: 12/15/2020] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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A novel Trichloromethane (TCM)/2,2,2-Trifluoroethanol (TFE) solvent system was developed for fabricating electrospun thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) nanofibers. TPU solution stability made from this novel solvent system was improved compared to that from the traditional N, N-Dimethylformamide (DMF)/Tetrahydrofuran (THF) solvent system. The minimum TPU solution concentration that can be electrospun was decreased to 0.5% w/v. The conductivity and viscosity of the TPU solution increased with the increasing ratio of TFE in the solvent system. The obtained electrospun TPU nanofibers fabricated from this novel solvent system showed smooth morphology and uniform diameter distribution. Mechanical strength of TPU nanofibers was improved using this new solvent system. Young's modulus and tensile strength of the electrospun TPU nanofiber meshes first decreased and then increased, while the strain elongation ratio first increased and then decreased. The new solvent system significantly improves the fiber elongation ratio while maintaining the modulus and tensile strength. The chemical structure of the TPU was not affected by the TCM/TFE solvent system. Electrospun TPU nanofiber meshes prepared by using the TCM/TFE solvent system showed better cytocompatibility, which means the electrospun TPU fibrous scaffold has great potential in biomedical application.
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Bettini S, Bonfrate V, Valli L, Giancane G. Paramagnetic Functionalization of Biocompatible Scaffolds for Biomedical Applications: A Perspective. Bioengineering (Basel) 2020; 7:E153. [PMID: 33260520 PMCID: PMC7711469 DOI: 10.3390/bioengineering7040153] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/16/2020] [Revised: 11/09/2020] [Accepted: 11/24/2020] [Indexed: 01/15/2023] Open
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The burst of research papers focused on the tissue engineering and regeneration recorded in the last years is justified by the increased skills in the synthesis of nanostructures able to confer peculiar biological and mechanical features to the matrix where they are dispersed. Inorganic, organic and hybrid nanostructures are proposed in the literature depending on the characteristic that has to be tuned and on the effect that has to be induced. In the field of the inorganic nanoparticles used for decorating the bio-scaffolds, the most recent contributions about the paramagnetic and superparamagnetic nanoparticles use was evaluated in the present contribution. The intrinsic properties of the paramagnetic nanoparticles, the possibility to be triggered by the simple application of an external magnetic field, their biocompatibility and the easiness of the synthetic procedures for obtaining them proposed these nanostructures as ideal candidates for positively enhancing the tissue regeneration. Herein, we divided the discussion into two macro-topics: the use of magnetic nanoparticles in scaffolds used for hard tissue engineering for soft tissue regeneration.
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- Simona Bettini
- Department of Innovation Engineering, University Campus Ecotekne, University of Salento, Via per Monteroni, 73100 Lecce, Italy;
- National Interuniversity Consortium of Materials Science and Technology, INSTM, Via G. Giusti, 9, 50121 Firenze, Italy
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- Department of Cultural Heritage, University of Salento, via D. Birago, 64, 73100 Lecce, Italy;
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- National Interuniversity Consortium of Materials Science and Technology, INSTM, Via G. Giusti, 9, 50121 Firenze, Italy
- Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences and Technology (DiSTeBA), University Campus Ecotekne, University of Salento, Via per Monteroni, 73100 Lecce, Italy
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- National Interuniversity Consortium of Materials Science and Technology, INSTM, Via G. Giusti, 9, 50121 Firenze, Italy
- Department of Cultural Heritage, University of Salento, via D. Birago, 64, 73100 Lecce, Italy;
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Murizan NIS, Mustafa NS, Ngadiman NHA, Mohd Yusof N, Idris A. Review on Nanocrystalline Cellulose in Bone Tissue Engineering Applications. Polymers (Basel) 2020; 12:E2818. [PMID: 33261121 PMCID: PMC7761060 DOI: 10.3390/polym12122818] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/06/2020] [Revised: 11/24/2020] [Accepted: 11/25/2020] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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Nanocrystalline cellulose is an abundant and inexhaustible organic material on Earth. It can be derived from many lignocellulosic plants and also from agricultural residues. They endowed exceptional physicochemical properties, which have promoted their intensive exploration in biomedical application, especially for tissue engineering scaffolds. Nanocrystalline cellulose has been acknowledged due to its low toxicity and low ecotoxicological risks towards living cells. To explore this field, this review provides an overview of nanocrystalline cellulose in designing materials of bone scaffolds. An introduction to nanocrystalline cellulose and its isolation method of acid hydrolysis are discussed following by the application of nanocrystalline cellulose in bone tissue engineering scaffolds. This review also provides comprehensive knowledge and highlights the contribution of nanocrystalline cellulose in terms of mechanical properties, biocompatibility and biodegradability of bone tissue engineering scaffolds. Lastly, the challenges for future scaffold development using nanocrystalline cellulose are also included.
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- Nur Ilyana Sahira Murizan
- School of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Johor Bahru, Johor 81310, Malaysia; (N.I.S.M.); (N.S.M.); (N.M.Y.)
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- School of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Johor Bahru, Johor 81310, Malaysia; (N.I.S.M.); (N.S.M.); (N.M.Y.)
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- School of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Johor Bahru, Johor 81310, Malaysia; (N.I.S.M.); (N.S.M.); (N.M.Y.)
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- School of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Johor Bahru, Johor 81310, Malaysia; (N.I.S.M.); (N.S.M.); (N.M.Y.)
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- c/o Institute of Bioproduct Development, School of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Johor Bahru, Johor 81310, Malaysia;
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Peer P, Cvek M, Urbanek M, Sedlacik M. Preparation of electrospun magnetic polyvinyl butyral/
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nanofibrous membranes for effective removal of iron ions from groundwater. J Appl Polym Sci 2020. [DOI: 10.1002/app.49576] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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- Petra Peer
- Institute of Hydrodynamics of the Czech Academy of Sciences Prague Czech Republic
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- Centre of Polymer Systems University Institute, Tomas Bata University in Zlin Zlin Czech Republic
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- Centre of Polymer Systems University Institute, Tomas Bata University in Zlin Zlin Czech Republic
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- Centre of Polymer Systems University Institute, Tomas Bata University in Zlin Zlin Czech Republic
- Department of Production Engineering, Faculty of Technology Tomas Bata University in Zlin Zlin Czech Republic
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Xu XH, Yang X, Zheng CG, Cui Y. Recent advances in the design of cardiovascular materials for biomedical applications. Regen Med 2020; 15:1637-1645. [PMID: 32552423 DOI: 10.2217/rme-2019-0135] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Biomaterials dominate the field of cardiovascular therapeutics, a multitude of which have been used to repair and replace injured heart tissue. This field has evolved beyond the simple selection of compatible materials and now focuses on the rational design of controlled structures that integrate with the cardiovascular system. However, the compatibility of these materials with the blood presents a major limitation to their clinical application. In this context, surface modification strategies can enhance blood compatibility and several recent advances in this area have emerged. This review summarizes the recent applications of biomaterials in cardiovascular therapies, the improvements in their biocompatibility and the surface modification technologies that have the potential to improve clinical outcomes.
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- Xun-Hong Xu
- Emergency Department, Chun'an First People's Hospital, Zhejiang Provincial People's Hospital Chun'an Branch, Hangzhou 311700, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Key Laboratory of Tumor Molecular Diagnosis & Individualized Medicine of Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang Provincial People's Hospital, People's Hospital of Hangzhou Medical College, Hangzhou 310014, China.,Clinical Research Institute, Zhejiang Provincial People's Hospital, People's Hospital of Hangzhou Medical College, Hangzhou 310014, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Chun'an First People's Hospital, Zhejiang Provincial People's Hospital Chun'an Branch, Hangzhou 311700, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Zhejiang Provincial People's Hospital, People's Hospital of Hangzhou Medical College, Hangzhou 310014, China
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Ngadiman NHA, Yusof NM, Idris A, Fallahiarezoudar E, Kurniawan D. Novel Processing Technique to Produce Three Dimensional Polyvinyl Alcohol/Maghemite Nanofiber Scaffold Suitable for Hard Tissues. Polymers (Basel) 2018; 10:E353. [PMID: 30966388 PMCID: PMC6414894 DOI: 10.3390/polym10040353] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2018] [Revised: 03/20/2018] [Accepted: 03/21/2018] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Fabrication of three dimensional (3D) tissue engineering scaffolds, particularly for hard tissues remains a challenge. Electrospinning has been used to fabricate scaffolds made from polymeric materials which are suitable for hard tissues. The electrospun scaffolds also have structural arrangement that mimics the natural extracellular matrix. However, electrospinning has a limitation in terms of scaffold layer thickness that it can fabricate. Combining electrospinning with other processes is the way forward, and in this proposed technique, the basic shape of the scaffold is obtained by a fused deposition modelling (FDM) three dimensional (3D) printing machine using the partially hydrolysed polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) as the filament material. The 3D printed PVA becomes a template to be placed inside a mould which is then filled with the fully hydrolysed PVA/maghemite (γ-Fe₂O₃) solution. After the content in the mould solidified, the mould is opened and the content is freeze dried and immersed in water to dissolve the template. The 3D structure made of PVA/maghemite is then layered by electrospun PVA/maghemite fibers, resulting in 3D tissue engineering scaffold made from PVA/maghemite. The morphology and mechanical properties (strength and stiffness) were analysed and in vitro tests by degradation test and cell penetration were also performed. It was revealed that internally, the 3D scaffold has milli- and microporous structures whilst externally; it has a nanoporous structure as a result of the electrospun layer. The 3D scaffold has a compressive strength of 78.7 ± 0.6 MPa and a Young's modulus of 1.43 ± 0.82 GPa, which are within the expected range for hard tissue engineering scaffolds. Initial biocompatibility tests on cell penetration revealed that the scaffold can support growth of human fibroblast cells. Overall, the proposed processing technique which combines 3D printing process, thermal inversion phase separation (TIPS) method and electrospinning process has the potential for producing hard tissue engineering 3D scaffolds.
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- Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81310 Johor Bahru, Malaysia.
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- Faculty of Chemical Engineering, c/o Institute of Bioproduct Development, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81310 Johor Bahru, Malaysia.
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- Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81310 Johor Bahru, Malaysia.
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Curtin University, 98009 Miri, Malaysia.
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