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Sengupta S, Tubio CR, Pinto RS, Barbosa J, Silva MM, Gonçalves R, Kundu M, Lanceros-Mendez S, Costa CM. Ternary composites of poly(vinylidene fluoride-co-hexafluoropropylene) with silver nanowires and titanium dioxide nanoparticles as separator membranes for lithium-ion batteries. J Colloid Interface Sci 2024; 668:25-36. [PMID: 38669993 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2024.04.149] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/14/2024] [Revised: 04/12/2024] [Accepted: 04/21/2024] [Indexed: 04/28/2024]
Abstract
In the realm of polymer composites, there is growing interest in the use of mora than one filler for achieving multifunctional properties. In this work, a composite separator membrane has been developed for lithium-ion battery application, by incorporating conductive silver nanowires (AgNWs) and titanium dioxide (TiO2) nanoparticles into a poly(vinylidene fluoride-co-hexafluoropropylene) (PVDF-HFP) polymer matrix. The composite membranes were manufactured by solvent casting and thermally induced phase separation, with total filler content varying up to 10 wt%. The ternary composites composites present improved mechanical characteristics, ionic conductivity and lithium transfer number compared to the neat polymer matrix. On the other hand, the filler type and content within the composite has little bearing on the morphology, polymer phase, or thermal stability. Once applied as a separator in lithium-ion batteries, the highest discharge capacity value was obtained for the 5 wt% AgNWs/5 wt% TiO2/PVDF-HFP membrane at different C-rates, benefiting from the synergetic effect from both fillers. This work demonstrates that higher battery performance can be achieved for next-generation lithium-ion batteries by using separator membranes based on ternary composites.
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Affiliation(s)
- S Sengupta
- Electrochemial Energy Storage Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai, India
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- BCMaterials, Basque Center for Materials, Applications and Nanostructures, UPV/EHU Science Park, 48940 Leioa, Spain
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- Centre of Chemistry, University of Minho, 4710-057 Braga, Portugal; Centre of Physics Universities of Minho and Porto, University of Minho, Campus de Gualtar, 4710-057 Braga, Portugal
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- Centre of Chemistry, University of Minho, 4710-057 Braga, Portugal
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- Centre of Chemistry, University of Minho, 4710-057 Braga, Portugal
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- Centre of Chemistry, University of Minho, 4710-057 Braga, Portugal
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- Electrochemial Energy Storage Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai, India; International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory (INL), Av. Mestre Jose Veiga, 4715-330 Braga, Portugal.
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- BCMaterials, Basque Center for Materials, Applications and Nanostructures, UPV/EHU Science Park, 48940 Leioa, Spain; Centre of Physics Universities of Minho and Porto, University of Minho, Campus de Gualtar, 4710-057 Braga, Portugal; Laboratory of Physics for Materials and Emergent Technologies, LapMET, University of Minho, Braga 4710-057, Portugal; Ikerbasque, Basque Foundation for Science, 48009 Bilbao, Spain
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- Centre of Physics Universities of Minho and Porto, University of Minho, Campus de Gualtar, 4710-057 Braga, Portugal; Laboratory of Physics for Materials and Emergent Technologies, LapMET, University of Minho, Braga 4710-057, Portugal; Institute of Science and Innovation for Bio-Sustainability (IB-S), University of Minho, Campus de Gualtar, 4710-057 Braga, Portugal.
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Pereira N, Afonso L, Salado M, Tubio CR, Correia DM, Costa CM, Lanceros-Mendez S. Ionic Thermoelectric Generators in Vertical and Planar Topologies Based on Fluorinated Polymer Hybrid Materials with Ionic Liquids. Macromol Rapid Commun 2024:e2400041. [PMID: 38366845 DOI: 10.1002/marc.202400041] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/18/2024] [Revised: 02/14/2024] [Indexed: 02/18/2024]
Abstract
Ionic thermoelectrics (TEs), in which voltage generation is based on ion migration, are suitable for applications based on their low cost, high flexibility, high ionic conductivity, and wide range of Seebeck coefficients. This work reports on the development of ionic TE materials based on the poly(vinylidene fluoride-trifluoroethylene), Poly(VDF-co-TrFE), as host polymer blended with different contents of the ionic liquid, IL, 1-ethyl-3-methylimidazolium bis(trifluoromethylsulfonyl)imide, [EMIM][TFSI]. The morphology, physico-chemical, thermal, mechanical, and electrical properties of the samples are evaluated together with the TE response. It is demonstrated that the IL acts as a nucleating agent for polymer crystallization. The mechanical properties and ionic conductivity values are dependent on the IL content. A high room temperature ionic conductivity of 0.008 S cm-1 is obtained for the sample with 60 wt% of [EMIM][TFSI] IL. The TE properties depend on both IL content and device topology-vertical or planar-the largest generated voltage range being obtained for the planar topology and the sample with 10 wt% of IL content, characterized by a Seebeck coefficient of 1.2 mV K-1 . Based on the obtained maximum power density of 4.9 µW m-2 , these materials are suitable for a new generation of TE devices.
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- Nelson Pereira
- Centre of Physics Universities of Minho and Porto and Laboratory of Physics for Materials and Emergent Technologies, LapMET, University of Minho, Campus de Gualtar, Braga, 4710-057, Portugal
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- Centre of Physics Universities of Minho and Porto and Laboratory of Physics for Materials and Emergent Technologies, LapMET, University of Minho, Campus de Gualtar, Braga, 4710-057, Portugal
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- BCMaterials, Basque Center for Materials, Applications and Nanostructures, UPV/EHU Science Park, Leioa, 48940, Spain
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- BCMaterials, Basque Center for Materials, Applications and Nanostructures, UPV/EHU Science Park, Leioa, 48940, Spain
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- Centre of Physics Universities of Minho and Porto and Laboratory of Physics for Materials and Emergent Technologies, LapMET, University of Minho, Campus de Gualtar, Braga, 4710-057, Portugal
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- Centre of Physics Universities of Minho and Porto and Laboratory of Physics for Materials and Emergent Technologies, LapMET, University of Minho, Campus de Gualtar, Braga, 4710-057, Portugal
- BCMaterials, Basque Center for Materials, Applications and Nanostructures, UPV/EHU Science Park, Leioa, 48940, Spain
- Ikerbasque, Basque Foundation for Science, Bilbao, 48009, Spain
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Tubio CR, Valle X, Carvalho E, Moreira J, Costa P, Correia DM, Lanceros-Mendez S. Poly(3-hydroxybutyrate- co-3-hydroxyvalerate) Blends with Poly(caprolactone) and Poly(lactic acid): A Comparative Study. Polymers (Basel) 2023; 15:4566. [PMID: 38232003 PMCID: PMC10708000 DOI: 10.3390/polym15234566] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/11/2023] [Revised: 11/13/2023] [Accepted: 11/27/2023] [Indexed: 01/19/2024] Open
Abstract
Poly(hydroxybutyrate-co-hidroxyvalerate) (PHBV) is a biodegradable polymer, which is a potential substitute for plastics made from fossil resources. Due to its practical interest in the field of tissue engineering, packaging, sensors, and electronic devices, the demand for PHBV with specific thermal, electrical, as well as mechanical requirements is growing. In order to improve these properties, we have developed PHBV blends with two thermoplastic biodegradable polyesters, including poly(caprolactone) (PCL) and poly(lactic acid) (PLA). We analysed the effect of these biopolymers on the morphological, wetting, structural, thermal, mechanical, and electrical characteristics of the materials. Further, the biodegradation of the samples in simulated body fluid conditions was evaluated, as well as the antibacterial activity. The results demonstrate that the blending with PCL and PLA leads to films with a dense morphology, increases the hydrophilic character, and induces a reinforcement of the mechanical characteristics with respect to pristine PHBV. In addition, a decrease in dielectric constant and a.c. electrical conductivity was noticed for PHBV/PLA and PHBV/PCL blends compared to neat PHBV polymer. All neat polymers and blends showed antibacterial properties against S. aureus, with more than 40% bacterial reduction, which increased to 72% in the presence of PCL polymer for a blend ratio of 50/50. Thus, it is demonstrated a suitable way to further tailor a variety of functionalities of PHBV for specific applications, by the development of polymer blends with PLA or PCL.
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Affiliation(s)
- Carmen R. Tubio
- BCMaterials, Basque Center for Materials, Applications and Nanostructures, UPV/EHU Science Park, 48940 Leioa, Spain; (X.V.); (S.L.-M.)
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- BCMaterials, Basque Center for Materials, Applications and Nanostructures, UPV/EHU Science Park, 48940 Leioa, Spain; (X.V.); (S.L.-M.)
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- Physics Center of Minho and Porto Universities (CF-UM-UP) and LaPMET—Laboratory of Physics for Materials and Emergent Technologies, University of Minho, 4710-057 Braga, Portugal; (E.C.); (J.M.); (P.C.)
- Institute of Science and Innovation for Bio-Sustainability (IB-S), University of Minho, 4710-057 Braga, Portugal
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- Physics Center of Minho and Porto Universities (CF-UM-UP) and LaPMET—Laboratory of Physics for Materials and Emergent Technologies, University of Minho, 4710-057 Braga, Portugal; (E.C.); (J.M.); (P.C.)
- Institute of Science and Innovation for Bio-Sustainability (IB-S), University of Minho, 4710-057 Braga, Portugal
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- Physics Center of Minho and Porto Universities (CF-UM-UP) and LaPMET—Laboratory of Physics for Materials and Emergent Technologies, University of Minho, 4710-057 Braga, Portugal; (E.C.); (J.M.); (P.C.)
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- BCMaterials, Basque Center for Materials, Applications and Nanostructures, UPV/EHU Science Park, 48940 Leioa, Spain; (X.V.); (S.L.-M.)
- Physics Center of Minho and Porto Universities (CF-UM-UP) and LaPMET—Laboratory of Physics for Materials and Emergent Technologies, University of Minho, 4710-057 Braga, Portugal; (E.C.); (J.M.); (P.C.)
- IKERBASQUE, Basque Foundation for Science, 48009 Bilbao, Spain
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Franco M, Motealleh A, Costa CM, Perinka N, Ribeiro C, Tubio CR, Carabineiro SA, Costa P, Lanceros-Méndez S. Environmentally Friendlier Printable Conductive and Piezoresistive Sensing Materials Compatible with Conformable Electronics. ACS Appl Polym Mater 2023; 5:7144-7154. [PMID: 37705715 PMCID: PMC10496113 DOI: 10.1021/acsapm.3c01151] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2023] [Accepted: 07/26/2023] [Indexed: 09/15/2023]
Abstract
Flexible and conformable conductive composites have been developed using different polymers, including water-based polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP), chemical-resistant polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF), and elastomeric styrene-ethylene-butylene-styrene (SEBS) reinforced with nitrogen-doped reduced graphene oxide with suitable viscosity in composites for printable solutions with functional properties. Manufactured by screen-printing using low-toxicity solvents, leading to more environmentally friendly conductive materials, the materials present an enormous step toward functional devices. The materials were enhanced in terms of filler/binder ratio, achieving screen-printed films with a sheet resistance lower than Rsq < 100 Ω/sq. The materials are biocompatible and support bending deformations up to 10 mm with piezoresistive performance for the different polymers up to 100 bending cycles. The piezoresistive performance of the SEBS binder is greater than double that the other composites, with a gauge factor near 4. Thermoforming was applied to all materials, with the PVP-based ones showing the lowest electrical resistance after the bending process. These conductive materials open a path for developing sustainable and functional devices for printable and conformable electronics.
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Affiliation(s)
- Miguel Franco
- Center
of Physics, University of Minho, Campus de Gualtar, 4710-057 Braga, Portugal
- Institute
of Science and Innovation for Bio-Sustaninability (IB-S), University of Minho, Campus de Gualtar, 4710-057 Braga, Portugal
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- Center
of Physics, University of Minho, Campus de Gualtar, 4710-057 Braga, Portugal
- Institute
of Science and Innovation for Bio-Sustaninability (IB-S), University of Minho, Campus de Gualtar, 4710-057 Braga, Portugal
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- BCMaterials,
Basque Center for Materials, Applications and Nanostructures, UPV/EHU Science Park, 48940 Leioa, Spain
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- Center
of Physics, University of Minho, Campus de Gualtar, 4710-057 Braga, Portugal
- LaPMET -
Laboratory of Physics for Materials and Emergent Technologies, University of Minho, 4710-057 Braga, Portugal
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- BCMaterials,
Basque Center for Materials, Applications and Nanostructures, UPV/EHU Science Park, 48940 Leioa, Spain
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- Center
of Physics, University of Minho, Campus de Gualtar, 4710-057 Braga, Portugal
- Institute
for Polymers and Composites (IPC), University
of Minho, 4800-058 Guimarães, Portugal
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- Center
of Physics, University of Minho, Campus de Gualtar, 4710-057 Braga, Portugal
- BCMaterials,
Basque Center for Materials, Applications and Nanostructures, UPV/EHU Science Park, 48940 Leioa, Spain
- LaPMET -
Laboratory of Physics for Materials and Emergent Technologies, University of Minho, 4710-057 Braga, Portugal
- IKERBASQUE,
Basque Foundation for Science, 48009 Bilbao, Spain
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García Díez A, Pereira N, Tubio CR, Vilas-Vilela JL, Costa CM, Lanceros-Mendez S. Magnetic Polymer Actuators with Self-Sensing Resistive Bending Response Based on Ternary Polymer Composites. ACS Appl Electron Mater 2023; 5:3426-3435. [PMID: 37396056 PMCID: PMC10308843 DOI: 10.1021/acsaelm.3c00432] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/01/2023] [Accepted: 05/17/2023] [Indexed: 07/04/2023]
Abstract
A multifunctional polymer-based composite has been designed based on poly(vinylidene fluoride) (PVDF) as polymer matrix and cobalt ferrite (CoFe2O4, CFO) and multiwalled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) as fillers, allowing to combine magnetic and electrical responses. The composites were prepared by solvent casting with a fixed 20 wt % concentration of CFO and varying the MWCNTs content between 0 and 3 wt %, allowing to tailor the electrical behavior. The morphology, polymer phase, and thermal and magnetic properties are nearly independent of the MWCNT filler content within the polymer matrix. On the other hand, the mechanical and electrical properties strongly depend on the MWCNT content and a maximum d.c. electrical conductivity value of 4 × 10-4 S·cm-1 has been obtained for the 20 wt %CFO-3 wt %MWCNT/PVDF sample, which is accompanied by an 11.1 emu·g-1 magnetization. The suitability of this composite for magnetic actuators with self-sensing strain characteristics is demonstrated with excellent response and reproducibility.
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Affiliation(s)
- Ander García Díez
- BCMaterials,
Basque Center for Materials, Applications and Nanostructures, UPV/EHU Science Park, 48940 Leioa, Spain
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- Centre
of Physics Universities of Minho and Porto and Laboratory of Physics
for Materials and Emergent Technologies, LapMET, University of Minho, Campus de Gualtar, 4710-057 Braga, Portugal
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- BCMaterials,
Basque Center for Materials, Applications and Nanostructures, UPV/EHU Science Park, 48940 Leioa, Spain
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- BCMaterials,
Basque Center for Materials, Applications and Nanostructures, UPV/EHU Science Park, 48940 Leioa, Spain
- Departamento
de Química Física, Facultad de Ciencia y Tecnología, Universidad del País Vasco (UPV/EHU), Apdo. 644, 48080 Bilbao, Spain
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- Centre
of Physics Universities of Minho and Porto and Laboratory of Physics
for Materials and Emergent Technologies, LapMET, University of Minho, Campus de Gualtar, 4710-057 Braga, Portugal
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- BCMaterials,
Basque Center for Materials, Applications and Nanostructures, UPV/EHU Science Park, 48940 Leioa, Spain
- Centre
of Physics Universities of Minho and Porto and Laboratory of Physics
for Materials and Emergent Technologies, LapMET, University of Minho, Campus de Gualtar, 4710-057 Braga, Portugal
- Ikerbasque,
Basque Foundation for Science, 48009 Bilbao, Spain
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Merazzo KJ, Díez AG, Tubio CR, Manchado JC, Malet R, Pérez M, Costa P, Lanceros-Mendez S. Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene-Based Composites with Permalloy with Tailored Magnetic Response. Polymers (Basel) 2023; 15:polym15030626. [PMID: 36771927 PMCID: PMC9920037 DOI: 10.3390/polym15030626] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/27/2022] [Revised: 01/13/2023] [Accepted: 01/18/2023] [Indexed: 01/27/2023] Open
Abstract
This work reports on tailoring the magnetic properties of acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS)-based composites for their application in magnetoactive systems, such as magnetic sensors and actuators. The magnetic properties of the composites are provided by the inclusion of varying permalloy (Py-Ni75Fe20Mo5) nanoparticle content within the ABS matrix. Composites with Py nanoparticle content up to 80 wt% were prepared and their morphological, mechanical, thermal, dielectric and magnetic properties were evaluated. It was found that ABS shows the capability to include high loads of the filler without negatively influencing its thermal and mechanical properties. In fact, the thermal properties of the ABS matrix are basically unaltered with the inclusion of the Py nanoparticles, with the glass transition temperatures of pristine ABS and its composites remaining around 105 °C. The mechanical properties of the composites depend on filler content, with the Young's modulus ranging from 1.16 GPa for the pristine ABS up to 1.98 GPa for the sample with 60 wt% filler content. Regarding the magnetic properties, the saturation magnetization of the composites increased linearly with increasing Py content up to a value of 50.9 emu/g for the samples with 80 wt% of Py content. A numerical model has been developed to support the findings about the magnetic behavior of the NP within the ABS. Overall, the slight improvement in the mechanical properties and the magnetic properties provides the ABS composites new possibilities for applications in magnetoactive systems, including magnetic sensors, actuators and magnetic field shielding.
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- Karla J. Merazzo
- BCMaterials, Basque Center for Materials, Applications and Nanostructures, UPV/EHU Science Park, 48940 Leioa, Spain
- Materials Science and Engineering Research Center (CICIMA), University of Costa Rica, San Pedro 11501-2060, Costa Rica
- School of Physics, University of Costa Rica, San Pedro 11501-2060, Costa Rica
- Correspondence: or
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- BCMaterials, Basque Center for Materials, Applications and Nanostructures, UPV/EHU Science Park, 48940 Leioa, Spain
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- BCMaterials, Basque Center for Materials, Applications and Nanostructures, UPV/EHU Science Park, 48940 Leioa, Spain
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- GAIKER Technology Centre, Basque Research and Technology Alliance (BRTA), 48190 Zamudio, Spain
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- ELIX Polymers, Polígono Industrial-Ctra. de Vilaseca-La Pineda s/n, 43110 La Canonja, Spain
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- ELIX Polymers, Polígono Industrial-Ctra. de Vilaseca-La Pineda s/n, 43110 La Canonja, Spain
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- Center of Physics, University of Minho, 4710-058 Braga, Portugal
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- BCMaterials, Basque Center for Materials, Applications and Nanostructures, UPV/EHU Science Park, 48940 Leioa, Spain
- Ikerbasque, Basque Foundation for Science, 48009 Bilbao, Spain
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Macedo VM, Pereira N, Tubio CR, Martins P, Lanceros-Mendez S, Costa CM. 3D-printed carrageenan-based nanocomposites for sustainable resistive sensing devices. POLYMER 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.polymer.2022.125456] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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Fernandes LC, Meira RM, Correia DM, Ribeiro C, Fernandez E, Tubio CR, Lanceros-Méndez S. Electrospun Magnetic Ionic Liquid Based Electroactive Materials for Tissue Engineering Applications. Nanomaterials (Basel) 2022; 12:3072. [PMID: 36080109 PMCID: PMC9459776 DOI: 10.3390/nano12173072] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/27/2022] [Revised: 08/29/2022] [Accepted: 08/31/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
Abstract
Functional electrospun fibers incorporating ionic liquids (ILs) present a novel approach in the development of active microenviroments due to their ability to respond to external magnetic fields without the addition of magnetic particles. In this context, this work reports on the development of magnetically responsive magneto-ionic fibers based on the electroactive polymer poly(vinylidene fluoride) and the magnetic IL (MIL), bis(1-butyl-3-methylimidazolium) tetrathiocyanatocobaltate ([Bmim]2[(SCN)4Co]). The PVDF/MIL electrospun fibers were prepared incorporating 5, 10 and 15 wt.% of the MIL, showing that the inclusion of the MIL increases the polar β-phase content of the polymer from 79% to 94% and decreases the crystallinity of the fibers from 47% to 36%. Furthermore, the thermal stability of the fibers decreases with the incorporation of the MIL. The magnetization of the PVDF/MIL composite fibers is proportional to the MIL content and decreases with temperature. Finally, cytotoxicity assays show a decrease in cell viability with increasing the MIL content.
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- Liliana C. Fernandes
- Physics Centre of Minho and Porto Universities (CF-UM-UP), University of Minho, 4710-057 Braga, Portugal
- LaPMET—Laboratory of Physics for Materials and Emergent Technologies, University of Minho, 4710-057 Braga, Portugal
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- Physics Centre of Minho and Porto Universities (CF-UM-UP), University of Minho, 4710-057 Braga, Portugal
- LaPMET—Laboratory of Physics for Materials and Emergent Technologies, University of Minho, 4710-057 Braga, Portugal
- IB-S—Institute of Science and Innovation for Sustainability, University of Minho, 4710-057 Braga, Portugal
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- Physics Centre of Minho and Porto Universities (CF-UM-UP), University of Minho, 4710-057 Braga, Portugal
- LaPMET—Laboratory of Physics for Materials and Emergent Technologies, University of Minho, 4710-057 Braga, Portugal
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- BCMaterials, Basque Center for Materials, Applications and Nanostructures, UPV/EHU Science Park, 48940 Leioa, Spain
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- BCMaterials, Basque Center for Materials, Applications and Nanostructures, UPV/EHU Science Park, 48940 Leioa, Spain
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- BCMaterials, Basque Center for Materials, Applications and Nanostructures, UPV/EHU Science Park, 48940 Leioa, Spain
- IKERBASQUE, Basque Foundation for Science, 48013 Bilbao, Spain
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Tubio CR, Seoane-Rivero R, Neira S, Benito V, Zubieta KG, Lanceros-Mendez S. Fiber-Reinforced Polyester Composites with Photoluminescence Sensing Capabilities for UV Degradation Monitoring. Polymers (Basel) 2022; 14:polym14173666. [PMID: 36080739 PMCID: PMC9460219 DOI: 10.3390/polym14173666] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2022] [Revised: 08/18/2022] [Accepted: 08/30/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
Abstract
The wide application of fiber-reinforced polymer composite (FRPC) materials has given rise to the problem of their durability and performance over time. These problems are largely associated with their environmental conditions and service procedures, including ultraviolet (UV) irradiation. Here, we propose the production of polyester-based composites with different contents of synthesized Y3Al5O12:Ce3+,Ga (YAG:Ce,Ga) particles to provide sensing abilities towards material degradation. In this regard, the composites were subjected to UV radiation exposure, and its influence on the morphological, mechanical, and optical properties of the materials was investigated. Our findings reveal the self-sensing capabilities of the developed FRPC. The results indicate the potential of the system for the development of highly effective coatings allowing to detect and monitor UV degradation in composite materials for demanding applications.
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- Carmen R. Tubio
- BCMaterials, Basque Center for Materials, Applications and Nanostructures, UPV/EHU Science Park, 48940 Leioa, Spain
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +34-946-128-811
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- GAIKER Technology Centre, Basque Research and Technology Alliance (BRTA), Parque Tecnológico de Bizkaia, Edificio 202, 48170 Zamudio, Spain
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- GAIKER Technology Centre, Basque Research and Technology Alliance (BRTA), Parque Tecnológico de Bizkaia, Edificio 202, 48170 Zamudio, Spain
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- GAIKER Technology Centre, Basque Research and Technology Alliance (BRTA), Parque Tecnológico de Bizkaia, Edificio 202, 48170 Zamudio, Spain
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- GAIKER Technology Centre, Basque Research and Technology Alliance (BRTA), Parque Tecnológico de Bizkaia, Edificio 202, 48170 Zamudio, Spain
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- BCMaterials, Basque Center for Materials, Applications and Nanostructures, UPV/EHU Science Park, 48940 Leioa, Spain
- IKERBASQUE, Basque Foundation for Science, 48009 Bilbao, Spain
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Marques‐Almeida T, Fernandes LC, Correia DM, Tubio CR, Lanceros‐Mendez S, Ribeiro C. Piezoelectric biodegradable poly(3‐hydroxybutyrate‐co‐3‐hydroxyvalerate) based electrospun fiber mats with tailored porosity. POLYM ADVAN TECHNOL 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/pat.5582] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
Affiliation(s)
- Teresa Marques‐Almeida
- Center of Physics University of Minho Braga Portugal
- CEB ‐ Centre of Biological Engineering University of Minho Braga Portugal
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- Center of Physics University of Minho Braga Portugal
- BCMaterials, Basque Center for Materials, Applications and Nanostructures Leioa Spain
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- Center of Physics University of Minho Braga Portugal
- Centre of Chemistry and CQ‐VR University of Trás‐os‐Montes e Alto Douro Vila Real Portugal
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- BCMaterials, Basque Center for Materials, Applications and Nanostructures Leioa Spain
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- BCMaterials, Basque Center for Materials, Applications and Nanostructures Leioa Spain
- IKERBASQUE Basque Foundation for Science Bilbao Spain
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- Center of Physics University of Minho Braga Portugal
- CEB ‐ Centre of Biological Engineering University of Minho Braga Portugal
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Brito-Pereira R, Macedo AS, Tubio CR, Lanceros-Méndez S, Cardoso VF. Fluorinated Polymer Membranes as Advanced Substrates for Portable Analytical Systems and Their Proof of Concept for Colorimetric Bioassays. ACS Appl Mater Interfaces 2021; 13:18065-18076. [PMID: 33843194 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.1c00227] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
Abstract
Portable analytical systems are increasingly required for clinical analysis or environmental monitoring, among others, being materials with tailored physicochemical properties among the main needs for successful functional implementation. This article describes the processing of fluorinated poly(vinylidene-co-trifluorethylene), P(VDF-TrFE), membranes with tailored morphological and physicochemical properties to be used as microfluidic substrates for portable analytical systems, commonly called point-of-care systems in the medical field. The morphology of the developed membranes includes spherulitic, porous, randomly oriented, and oriented fibers. Furthermore, the processed hydrophobic P(VDF-TrFE) membranes were post-treated by oxygen plasma to make them superhydrophilic. The influence of morphology and plasma treatment on the physicochemical properties and capillary flow rates was evaluated. Microfluidic systems were then designed and printed by wax printing for the colorimetric quantification of glucose. The systems comprise eight reaction chambers, each glucose concentration (25, 50, 75, and 100 mg dL-1) being measured in two reaction chambers separately and at the same time. The results demonstrate the suitability of the developed microfluidic substrates based on their tailorable morphology, improved capillary flow rate, wax print quality, homogeneous generation of colorimetric reaction, and excellent mechanical properties. Finally, the possibility of being reused, along with their electroactive properties, can lead to a new generation of microfluidic substrates based on fluorinated membranes.
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- Ricardo Brito-Pereira
- CMEMS-UMinho, Universidade do Minho, Campus de Azurém, Guimarães 4800-058, Portugal
- CF-UM-UP, Centro de Física das Universidades do Minho e Porto, Universidade do Minho, Campus de Gualtar, Braga 4710-057, Portugal
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- CF-UM-UP, Centro de Física das Universidades do Minho e Porto, Universidade do Minho, Campus de Gualtar, Braga 4710-057, Portugal
- IB-S, Institute of Science and Innovation for Bio-Sustainability, Universidade do Minho, Campus de Gualtar, Braga 4710-057, Portugal
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- BCMaterials, Basque Center for Materials, Applications and Nanostructures, UPV/EHU Science Park, Leioa 48940, Spain
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- CF-UM-UP, Centro de Física das Universidades do Minho e Porto, Universidade do Minho, Campus de Gualtar, Braga 4710-057, Portugal
- BCMaterials, Basque Center for Materials, Applications and Nanostructures, UPV/EHU Science Park, Leioa 48940, Spain
- IKERBASQUE, Basque Foundation for Science, Bilbao 48009, Spain
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- CMEMS-UMinho, Universidade do Minho, Campus de Azurém, Guimarães 4800-058, Portugal
- CF-UM-UP, Centro de Física das Universidades do Minho e Porto, Universidade do Minho, Campus de Gualtar, Braga 4710-057, Portugal
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Ribeiro S, Ribeiro C, Carvalho EO, Tubio CR, Castro N, Pereira N, Correia V, Gomes AC, Lanceros-Méndez S. Magnetically Activated Electroactive Microenvironments for Skeletal Muscle Tissue Regeneration. ACS Appl Bio Mater 2020; 3:4239-4252. [DOI: 10.1021/acsabm.0c00315] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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- Sylvie Ribeiro
- Centro/Departamento de Física, Universidade do Minho, Campus de Gualtar, 4710-057 Braga, Portugal
- Centre of Molecular and Environmental Biology (CBMA), Universidade do Minho, Campus de Gualtar, 4710-057 Braga, Portugal
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- Centro/Departamento de Física, Universidade do Minho, Campus de Gualtar, 4710-057 Braga, Portugal
- CEB—Centre of Biological Engineering, Universidade do Minho, Campus de Gualtar, 4710-057 Braga, Portugal
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- Centro/Departamento de Física, Universidade do Minho, Campus de Gualtar, 4710-057 Braga, Portugal
- CEB—Centre of Biological Engineering, Universidade do Minho, Campus de Gualtar, 4710-057 Braga, Portugal
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- BCMaterials, Basque Centre for Materials, Applications and Nanostructures, UPV/EHU Science Park, 48940 Leioa, Spain
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- BCMaterials, Basque Centre for Materials, Applications and Nanostructures, UPV/EHU Science Park, 48940 Leioa, Spain
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- Centro/Departamento de Física, Universidade do Minho, Campus de Gualtar, 4710-057 Braga, Portugal
- Centro Algoritmi, Universidade do Minho, Campus de Azurém, 4800-058 Guimarães, Portugal
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- Centro/Departamento de Física, Universidade do Minho, Campus de Gualtar, 4710-057 Braga, Portugal
- Centro Algoritmi, Universidade do Minho, Campus de Azurém, 4800-058 Guimarães, Portugal
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- Centre of Molecular and Environmental Biology (CBMA), Universidade do Minho, Campus de Gualtar, 4710-057 Braga, Portugal
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- Centro/Departamento de Física, Universidade do Minho, Campus de Gualtar, 4710-057 Braga, Portugal
- BCMaterials, Basque Centre for Materials, Applications and Nanostructures, UPV/EHU Science Park, 48940 Leioa, Spain
- IKERBASQUE, Basque Foundation for Science, 48013 Bilbao, Spain
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Calviño Louzao V, Tubio CR, Díaz Rodríguez C, Guitián F, Gil Á, García-González MA. Bioimpresión 3D de pseudonefronas como un modelo para el estudio de la poliquistosis renal. Nefrologia 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.nefro.2018.12.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022] Open
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