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Ji D, Zhang Z, Sun J, Cao W, Wang Z, Wang X, Cao T, Han J, Zhu J. Strong, Tough, and Biocompatible Poly(vinyl alcohol)-Poly(vinylpyrrolidone) Multiscale Network Hydrogels Reinforced by Aramid Nanofibers. ACS Appl Mater Interfaces 2024. [PMID: 38654450 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.4c02354] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/26/2024]
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Poly(vinyl alcohol) (PVA) hydrogels are water-rich, three-dimensional (3D) network materials that are similar to the tissue structure of living organisms. This feature gives hydrogels a wide range of potential applications, including drug delivery systems, articular cartilage regeneration, and tissue engineering. Due to the large amount of water contained in hydrogels, achieving hydrogels with comprehensive properties remains a major challenge, especially for isotropic hydrogels. This study innovatively prepares a multiscale-reinforced PVA hydrogel from molecular-level coupling to nanoscale enhancement by chemically cross-linking poly(vinylpyrrolidone) (PVP) and in situ assembled aromatic polyamide nanofibers (ANFs). The optimized ANFs-PVA-PVP (APP) hydrogels have a tensile strength of ≈9.7 MPa, an elongation at break of ≈585%, a toughness of ≈31.84 MJ/m3, a compressive strength of ≈10.6 MPa, and a high-water content of ≈80%. It is excellent among all reported PVA hydrogels and even comparable to some anisotropic hydrogels. System characterizations show that those performances are attributed to the particular multiscale load-bearing structure and multiple interactions between ANFs and PVA. Moreover, APP hydrogels exhibit excellent biocompatibility and a low friction coefficient (≈0.4). These valuable performances pave the way for broad potential in many advanced applications such as biological tissue replacement, flexible wearable devices, electronic skin, and in vivo sensors.
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- Dongchao Ji
- National Key Laboratory of Science and Technology on Advanced Composites in Special Environments, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150080, P. R. China
- Zhengzhou Research Institute, Harbin Institute of Technology, Zhengzhou 450000, P. R. China
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- National Key Laboratory of Science and Technology on Advanced Composites in Special Environments, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150080, P. R. China
- Zhengzhou Research Institute, Harbin Institute of Technology, Zhengzhou 450000, P. R. China
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- School of Stomatology, Harbin Medical University, Harbin 150001, P. R. China
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- National Key Laboratory of Science and Technology on Advanced Composites in Special Environments, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150080, P. R. China
- Zhengzhou Research Institute, Harbin Institute of Technology, Zhengzhou 450000, P. R. China
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- National Key Laboratory of Science and Technology on Advanced Composites in Special Environments, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150080, P. R. China
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- National Key Laboratory of Science and Technology on Advanced Composites in Special Environments, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150080, P. R. China
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- Beijing No. 80 High School, Beijing 100000, P. R. China
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- National Key Laboratory of Science and Technology on Advanced Composites in Special Environments, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150080, P. R. China
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- National Key Laboratory of Science and Technology on Advanced Composites in Special Environments, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150080, P. R. China
- Zhengzhou Research Institute, Harbin Institute of Technology, Zhengzhou 450000, P. R. China
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Ucar S, Nielsen AR, Mojsoska B, Dideriksen K, Andreassen JP, Zuckermann RN, Sand KK. Exploiting Saturation Regimes and Surface Effects to Tune Composite Design: Single Platelet Nanocomposites of Peptoid Nanosheets and CaCO 3. ACS Appl Mater Interfaces 2024; 16:19496-19506. [PMID: 38568217 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.4c00434] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/19/2024]
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Mineral-polymer composites found in nature exhibit exceptional structural properties essential to their function, and transferring these attributes to the synthetic design of functional materials holds promise across various sectors. Biomimetic fabrication of nanocomposites introduces new pathways for advanced material design and explores biomineralization strategies. This study presents a novel approach for producing single platelet nanocomposites composed of CaCO3 and biomimetic peptoid (N-substituted glycines) polymers, akin to the bricks found in the brick-and-mortar structure of nacre, the inner layer of certain mollusc shells. The significant aspect of the proposed strategy is the use of organic peptoid nanosheets as the scaffolds for brick formation, along with their controlled mineralization in solution. Here, we employ the B28 peptoid nanosheet as a scaffold, which readily forms free-floating zwitterionic bilayers in aqueous solution. The peptoid nanosheets were mineralized under consistent initial conditions (σcalcite = 1.2, pH 9.00), with variations in mixing conditions and supersaturation profiles over time aimed at controlling the final product. Nanosheets were mineralized in both feedback control experiments, where supersaturation was continuously replenished by titrant addition and in batch experiments without a feedback loop. Complete coverage of the nanosheet surface by amorphous calcium carbonate was achieved under specific conditions with feedback control mineralization, whereas vaterite was the primary CaCO3 phase observed after batch experiments. Thermodynamic calculations suggest that time-dependent supersaturation profiles as well as the spatial distribution of supersaturation are effective controls for tuning the mineralization extent and product. We anticipate that the control strategies outlined in this work can serve as a foundation for the advanced and scalable fabrication of nanocomposites as building blocks for nacre-mimetic and functional materials.
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- Seniz Ucar
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Trondheim 7491, Norway
- Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Middle East Technical University, Ankara 06800, Turkiye
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- Nano-Science Center, Department of Chemistry, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen 2100, Denmark
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- Department of Science and Environment, Roskilde University, Roskilde 4000, Denmark
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- Nano-Science Center, Department of Chemistry, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen 2100, Denmark
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Trondheim 7491, Norway
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- Biological Nanostructures Facility, The Molecular Foundry, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Berkeley, California CA 94720, United States
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- Nano-Science Center, Department of Chemistry, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen 2100, Denmark
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Castanheira EJ, Monteiro LPG, Gaspar VM, Correia TR, Rodrigues JMM, Mano JF. In-Bath 3D Printing of Anisotropic Shape-Memory Cryogels Functionalized with Bone-Bioactive Nanoparticles. ACS Appl Mater Interfaces 2024; 16:18386-18399. [PMID: 38591243 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c18290] [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] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/10/2024]
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Cryogels exhibit unique shape memory with full recovery and structural stability features after multiple injections. These constructs also possess enhanced cell permeability and nutrient diffusion when compared to typical bulk hydrogels. Volumetric processing of cryogels functionalized with nanosized units has potential to widen their biomedical applications, however this has remained challenging and relatively underexplored. In this study, we report a novel methodology that combines suspension 3D printing with directional freezing for the fabrication of nanocomposite cryogels with configurable anisotropy. When compared to conventional bulk or freeze-dried hydrogels, nanocomposite cryogel formulations exhibit excellent shape recovery (>95%) and higher pore connectivity. Suspension printing, assisted with a prechilled metal grid, was optimized to induce anisotropy. The addition of calcium- and phosphate-doped mesoporous silica nanoparticles into the cryogel matrix enhanced bioactivity toward orthopedic applications without hindering the printing process. Notably, the nanocomposite 3D printed cryogels exhibit injectable shape memory while also featuring a lamellar topography. The fabrication of these constructs was highly reproducible and exhibited potential for a cell-delivery injectable cryogel with no cytotoxicity to human-derived adipose stem cells. Hence, in this work, it was possible to combine a gravity defying 3D printed methodology with injectable and controlled anisotropic macroporous structures containing bioactive nanoparticles. This methodology ameliorates highly tunable injectable 3D printed anisotropic nanocomposite cryogels with a user-programmable degree of structural complexity.
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- Edgar J Castanheira
- CICECO - Aveiro Institute of Materials, Department of Chemistry, University of Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, portugal
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- CICECO - Aveiro Institute of Materials, Department of Chemistry, University of Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, portugal
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- CICECO - Aveiro Institute of Materials, Department of Chemistry, University of Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, portugal
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- CICECO - Aveiro Institute of Materials, Department of Chemistry, University of Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, portugal
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- CICECO - Aveiro Institute of Materials, Department of Chemistry, University of Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, portugal
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- CICECO - Aveiro Institute of Materials, Department of Chemistry, University of Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, portugal
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Chen Z, Zhang G, Luo Y, Suo Z. Rubber-glass nanocomposites fabricated using mixed emulsions. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A 2024; 121:e2322684121. [PMID: 38588426 PMCID: PMC11032485 DOI: 10.1073/pnas.2322684121] [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: 12/22/2023] [Accepted: 02/22/2024] [Indexed: 04/10/2024] Open
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Many composites consist of matrices of elastomers and nanoparticles of stiff materials. Such composites often have superior properties and are widely used. Embedding elastomers with nanoparticles commonly necessitates intense shear, using machines like extruders and roll millers, which cut polymer chains and degrade properties. Here, we prepare a rubber-glass nanocomposite by using two aqueous emulsions. Each emulsion is separately prepared with a single species of polymer chains. Each polymer chain is copolymerized with a small amount of silane coupling agent. Upon mixing the two emulsions, as water evaporates, the glassy particles retain the shape, and the rubbery particles change shape to form a continuous matrix. Subsequently, the silane coupling agent condensates, which cross-links the rubbery chains and interlinks the rubbery chains to the glassy particles. The cross-links and interlinks stabilize the nanostructure and lead to superior properties. The nanocomposite simultaneously achieves high modulus (~30 MPa), high toughness (~100 kJ m-2), and high fatigue threshold (~1,000 J m-2). The method of mixed emulsion is environmentally friendly and compatible with various open-air manufacturing processes, such as coat, cast, spray, print, and brush. Additionally, the silane coupling agent can interlink the nanocomposite to other materials. The method of mixed emulsion can be used to fabricate objects of complex shapes, fine features, and prescribed spatial variations of compositions.
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- Zheqi Chen
- John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Harvard University, Cambridge, MA02138
- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering, College of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou310058, China
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- John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Harvard University, Cambridge, MA02138
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering, College of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou310058, China
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- John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Harvard University, Cambridge, MA02138
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Lange A, Matuszewski A, Kutwin M, Ostrowska A, Jaworski S. Farnesol and Selected Nanoparticles (Silver, Gold, Copper, and Zinc Oxide) as Effective Agents Against Biofilms Formed by Pathogenic Microorganisms. Nanotechnol Sci Appl 2024; 17:107-125. [PMID: 38645468 PMCID: PMC11032122 DOI: 10.2147/nsa.s457124] [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] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/20/2024] [Accepted: 03/22/2024] [Indexed: 04/23/2024] Open
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Purpose Biofilms, which are created by most microorganisms, are known for their widely developed drug resistance, even more than planktonic forms of microorganisms. The aim of the study was to assess the effectiveness of agents composed of farnesol and nanoparticles (silver, gold, copper, and zinc oxide) in the degradation of biofilms produced by pathogenic microorganisms. Methods Escherichia coli, Enterococcus faecalis, Staphylococcus aureus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and Candida albicans were used to create the biofilm structure. Colloidal suspensions of silver, gold, copper, and zinc oxide (Ag, Au, Cu, ZnO) with the addition of farnesol (F) were used as the treatment factor. The size distribution of those composites was analyzed, their zeta potential was measured, and their structure was visualized by transmission electron microscopy. The viability of the microorganism strains was assessed by an XTT assay, the ability to form biofilms was analyzed by confocal microscopy, and the changes in biofilm structure were evaluated by scanning electron microscopy. The general toxicity toward the HFFF2 cell line was determined by a neutral red assay and a human inflammation antibody array. Results The link between the two components (farnesol and nanoparticles) caused mutual stability of both components. Planktonic forms of the microorganisms were the most sensitive when exposed to AgF and CuF; however, the biofilm structure of all microorganism strains was the most disrupted (both inhibition of formation and changes within the structure) after AgF treatment. Composites were not toxic toward the HFFF2 cell line, although the expression of several cytokines was higher than in the not-treated group. Conclusion The in vitro studies demonstrated antibiofilm properties of composites based on farnesol and nanoparticles. The greatest changes in biofilm structure were triggered by AgF, causing an alteration in the biofilm formation process as well as in the biofilm structure.
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- Agata Lange
- Department of Nanobiotechnology, Institute of Biology, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Animal Environment Biology, Institute of Animal Sciences, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Nanobiotechnology, Institute of Biology, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Nanobiotechnology, Institute of Biology, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Nanobiotechnology, Institute of Biology, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Warsaw, Poland
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Haghpanah Z, Mondal D, Momenbeitollahi N, Mohsenkhani S, Zarshenas K, Jin Y, Watson M, Willett T, Gorbet M. In vitro evaluation of bone cell response to novel 3D-printable nanocomposite biomaterials for bone reconstruction. J Biomed Mater Res A 2024. [PMID: 38619300 DOI: 10.1002/jbm.a.37719] [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: 11/29/2023] [Revised: 02/24/2024] [Accepted: 03/29/2024] [Indexed: 04/16/2024]
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Critically-sized segmental bone defects represent significant challenges requiring grafts for reconstruction. 3D-printed synthetic bone grafts are viable alternatives to structural allografts if engineered to provide appropriate mechanical performance and osteoblast/osteoclast cell responses. Novel 3D-printable nanocomposites containing acrylated epoxidized soybean oil (AESO) or methacrylated AESO (mAESO), polyethylene glycol diacrylate, and nanohydroxyapatite (nHA) were produced using masked stereolithography. The effects of volume fraction of nHA and methacrylation of AESO on interactions of differentiated MC3T3-E1 osteoblast (dMC3T3-OB) and differentiated RAW264.7 osteoclast cells with 3D-printed nanocomposites were evaluated in vitro and compared with a control biomaterial, hydroxyapatite (HA). Higher nHA content and methacrylation significantly improved the mechanical properties. All nanocomposites supported dMC3T3-OB cells' adhesion and proliferation. Higher amounts of nHA enhanced cell adhesion and proliferation. mAESO in the nanocomposites resulted in greater adhesion, proliferation, and activity at day 7 compared with AESO nanocomposites. Excellent osteoclast-like cells survival, defined actin rings, and large multinucleated cells were only observed on the high nHA fraction (30%) mAESO nanocomposite and the HA control. Thus, mAESO-based nanocomposites containing higher amounts of nHA have better interactions with osteoblast-like and osteoclast-like cells, comparable with HA controls, making them a potential future alternative graft material for bone defect repair.
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- Zahra Haghpanah
- Department of Systems Design Engineering, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Systems Design Engineering, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Systems Design Engineering, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Systems Design Engineering, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Systems Design Engineering, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Systems Design Engineering, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Systems Design Engineering, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Systems Design Engineering, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
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Del Bosque A, Fernández Sánchez-Romate XX, Sánchez M, Ureña A. Toward flexible piezoresistive strain sensors based on polymer nanocomposites: a review on fundamentals, performance, and applications. Nanotechnology 2024. [PMID: 38621367 DOI: 10.1088/1361-6528/ad3e87] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/17/2024]
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The fundamentals, performance, and applications of piezoresistive strain sensors based on polymer nanocomposites are summarized herein. The addition of conductive nanoparticles to a flexible polymer matrix has emerged as a possible alternative to conventional strain gauges, which have limitations in detecting small strain levels and adapting to different surfaces. The evaluation of the properties or performance parameters of strain sensors such as the elongation at break, sensitivity, linearity, hysteresis, transient response, stability, and durability are explained in this review. Moreover, these nanocomposites can be exposed to different environmental conditions throughout their lifetime, including different temperature, humidity or acidity/alkalinity levels, that can affect performance parameters. The development of flexible piezoresistive sensors based on nanocomposites has emerged in recent years for applications related to the biomedical field, smart robotics, and structural health monitoring. However, there are still challenges to overcome in designing high-performance flexible sensors for practical implementation. Overall, this paper provides a comprehensive overview of the current state of research on flexible piezoresistive strain sensors based on polymer nanocomposites, which can be a viable option to address some of the major technological challenges that the future holds.
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- Antonio Del Bosque
- Technology, Instruction and Design in Engineering and Education Research Group (TiDEE.rg), Universidad Católica de Ávila, Catholic University of Ávila, C/Canteros s/n, Avila, 05005, SPAIN
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- Materials Science and Engineering Area, Universidad Rey Juan Carlos Escuela Superior de Ciencias Experimentales y Tecnologia, Higher School of Experimental Sciences and Technology, Rey Juan Carlos University, C/Tulipán s/n, Mostoles, Madrid, 28933, SPAIN
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- Materials Science and Engineering Area, Rey Juan Carlos University, Higher School of Experimental Sciences and Technology, Rey Juan Carlos University, C/Tulipán s/n, Mostoles, 28933, SPAIN
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- Materials Science and Engineering Area, Rey Juan Carlos University, Higher School of Experimental Sciences and Technology, Rey Juan Carlos University, C/Tulipán, Madrid, Madrid, 28933, SPAIN
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Farhan A, Qayyum W, Fatima U, Nawaz S, Balčiūnaitė A, Kim TH, Srivastava V, Vakros J, Frontistis Z, Boczkaj G. Powering the Future by Iron Sulfide Type Material (Fe xS y) Based Electrochemical Materials for Water Splitting and Energy Storage Applications: A Review. Small 2024:e2402015. [PMID: 38597684 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202402015] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/13/2024] [Indexed: 04/11/2024]
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Water electrolysis is among the recent alternatives for generating clean fuels (hydrogen). It is an efficient way to produce pure hydrogen at a rapid pace with no unwanted by-products. Effective and cheap water-splitting electrocatalysts with enhanced activity, specificity, and stability are currently widely studied. In this regard, noble metal-free transition metal-based catalysts are of high interest. Iron sulfide (FeS) is one of the essential electrocatalysts for water splitting because of its unique structural and electrochemical features. This article discusses the significance of FeS and its nanocomposites as efficient electrocatalysts for oxygen evolution reaction (OER), hydrogen evolution reaction (HER), oxygen reduction reaction (ORR), and overall water splitting. FeS and its nanocomposites have been studied also for energy storage in the form of electrode materials in supercapacitors and lithium- (LIBs) and sodium-ion batteries (SIBs). The structural and electrochemical characteristics of FeS and its nanocomposites, as well as the synthesis processes, are discussed in this work. This discussion correlates these features with the requirements for electrocatalysts in overall water splitting and its associated reactions. As a result, this study provides a road map for researchers seeking economically viable, environmentally friendly, and efficient electrochemical materials in the fields of green energy production and storage.
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- Ahmad Farhan
- Department of Chemistry, University of Agriculture Faisalabad, Faisalabad, 38040, Pakistan
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Agriculture Faisalabad, Faisalabad, 38040, Pakistan
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Agriculture Faisalabad, Faisalabad, 38040, Pakistan
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- Department of Catalysis, Center for Physical Sciences and Technology, Sauletekio av. 3, Vilnius, LT-10257, Lithuania
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- Department of Catalysis, Center for Physical Sciences and Technology, Sauletekio av. 3, Vilnius, LT-10257, Lithuania
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- School of Environment and Science, Griffith University, 170 Kessels Road, Nathan, QLD, 4111, Australia
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- Research Unit of Sustainable Chemistry, Faculty of Technology, University of Oulu, Oulu, FI-90014, Finland
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Patras, Caratheodory 1, University Campus, Patras, GR 265 04, Greece
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Western Macedonia, Kozani, GR-50132, Greece
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- Department of Sanitary Engineering, Faculty of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Gdańsk University of Technology, 11/12 Narutowicza Str., Gdańsk, 80-233, Poland
- EkoTech Center, Gdańsk University of Technology, G. Narutowicza St. 11/12, Gdansk, 80-233, Poland
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Perfileva AI, Krutovsky KV. Manganese Nanoparticles: Synthesis, Mechanisms of Influence on Plant Resistance to Stress, and Prospects for Application in Agricultural Chemistry. J Agric Food Chem 2024; 72:7564-7585. [PMID: 38536968 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.3c07350] [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] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/11/2024]
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Manganese (Mn) is an important microelement for the mineral nutrition of plants, but it is not effectively absorbed from the soil and mineral salts added thereto and can also be toxic in high concentrations. Mn nanoparticles (NPs) are less toxic, more effective, and economical than Mn salts due to their nanosize. This article critically reviews the current publications on Mn NPs, focusing on their effects on plant health, growth, and stress tolerance, and explaining possible mechanisms of their effects. This review also provides basic information and examples of chemical, physical, and ecological ("green") methods for the synthesis of Mn NPs. It has been shown that the protective effect of Mn NPs is associated with their antioxidant activity, activation of systemic acquired resistance (SAR), and pronounced antimicrobial activity against phytopathogens. In conclusion, Mn NPs are promising agents for agriculture, but their effects on gene expression and plant microbiome require further research.
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- Alla I Perfileva
- Laboratory of Plant-Microbe Interactions, Siberian Institute of Plant Physiology and Biochemistry, Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, 664033 Irkutsk, Russia
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- Department of Forest Genetics and Forest Tree Breeding, Faculty of Forest Sciences and Forest Ecology, Georg-August University of Göttingen, Büsgenweg 2, 37077 Göttingen, Germany
- Center for Integrated Breeding Research (CiBreed), Georg-August University of Göttingen, Albrecht-Thaer-Weg 3, 37075 Göttingen, Germany
- Laboratory of Population Genetics, N.I. Vavilov Institute of General Genetics, Russian Academy of Sciences, Gubkin Street 3, 119333 Moscow, Russia
- Genome Research and Education Center, Laboratory of Forest Genomics, Department of Genomics and Bioinformatics, Institute of Fundamental Biology and Biotechnology, Siberian Federal University, 660036 Krasnoyarsk, Russia
- Scientific and Methodological Center, G.F. Morozov Voronezh State University of Forestry and Technologies, Timiryazeva Street 8, 394036 Voronezh, Russia
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Aiyasamy K, Ramasamy M, Hirad AH, Arulselvan P, Jaganathan R, Suriyaprakash J, Thangavelu I, Alarfaj AA. Facile construction of gefitinib-loaded zeolitic imidazolate framework nanocomposites for the treatment of different lung cancer cells. Biotechnol Appl Biochem 2024. [PMID: 38594878 DOI: 10.1002/bab.2585] [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: 10/17/2023] [Accepted: 03/22/2024] [Indexed: 04/11/2024]
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Gefitinib (GET) is a revolutionary targeted treatment inhibiting the epidermal growth factor receptor's tyrosine kinase action by competitively inhibiting the ATP binding site. In preclinical trials, several lung cancer cell lines and xenografts have demonstrated potential activity with GET. Response rates neared 25% in preclinical trials for non-small cell lung cancer. Here, we describe the one-pot synthesis of GET@ZIF-8 nanocomposites (NCs) in pure water, encapsulating zeolitic imidazolate framework 8 (ZIF-8). This method developed NCs with consistent morphology and a loading efficiency of 9%, resulting in a loading capacity of 20 wt%. Cell proliferation assay assessed the anticancer effect of GET@ZIF-8 NCs on A549 and H1299 cells. The different biochemical staining (Calcein-AM and PI and 4',6-Diamidino-2-phenylindole nuclear staining) assays assessed the cell death and morphological examination. Additionally, the mode of apoptosis was evaluated by mitochondrial membrane potential (∆ψm) and reactive oxygen species. Therefore, the study concludes that GET@ZIF-8 NCs are pledged to treat lung cancer cells.
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- Kalaivani Aiyasamy
- Department of Biochemistry, Vivekanandha College of Arts and Sciences for Women (Autonomous), Tiruchengode, Namakkal, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Biochemistry, Vivekanandha College of Arts and Sciences for Women (Autonomous), Tiruchengode, Namakkal, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Botany and Microbiology, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Chemistry, Saveetha School of Engineering, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences (SIMATS), Saveetha University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Preclinical Department, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Kuala Lumpur, Royal College of Medicine Perak (UniKL-RCMP), Perak, Malaysia
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Nanophotonic Functional Materials and Devices, School of Information and Optoelectronic Science and Engineering, South China Normal University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Botany and Microbiology, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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Yue Q, Wang S, Jones ST, Fielding LA. Multifunctional Self-Assembled Block Copolymer/Iron Oxide Nanocomposite Hydrogels Formed from Wormlike Micelles. ACS Appl Mater Interfaces 2024. [PMID: 38592714 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.4c03007] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/10/2024]
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This article reports the preparation of multifunctional magnetic nanocomposite hydrogels formed from wormlike micelles. Specifically, iron oxide nanoparticles were incorporated into a temperature responsive block copolymer, poly(glycerol monomethacrylate)-b-poly(2-hydroxypropyl methacrylate) (PGMA-b-PHPMA), and graphene oxide (GO) dispersion at a low temperature (∼2 °C) through high-speed mixing and returning the mixture to room temperature, resulting in the formation of nanocomposite gels. The optimal concentrations of iron oxide and GO enhanced the gel strength of the nanocomposite gels, which exhibited a strong magnetic response when a magnetic field was applied. These materials retained the thermoresponsiveness of the PGMA-PHPMA wormlike micelles allowing for a solid-to-liquid transition to occur when the temperature was reduced. The mechanical and rheological properties and performance of the nanocomposite gels were demonstrated to be adjustable, making them suitable for a wide range of potential applications. These nanocomposite worm gels were demonstrated to be relatively adhesive and to act as strain and temperature sensors, with the measured electrical resistance of the nanocomposite gels changing with applied strain and temperature sweeps. The nanocomposite gels were found to recover efficiently after the application of high shear with approximately 100% healing efficiency within seconds. Additionally, these nanocomposite worm gels were injectable, and the addition of GO and iron oxide nanomaterials seemed to have no significant adverse impact on the biocompatibility of the copolymer gels, making them suitable not only for 3D printing in nanocomposite engineering but also for potential utilization in various biomedical applications as an injectable magnetic responsive hydrogel.
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- Qi Yue
- Department of Materials, School of Natural Sciences, University of Manchester, Oxford Road, Manchester M13 9PL, U.K
- Henry Royce Institute, The University of Manchester, Oxford Road, Manchester M13 9PL, U.K
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- Department of Materials, School of Natural Sciences, University of Manchester, Oxford Road, Manchester M13 9PL, U.K
- Henry Royce Institute, The University of Manchester, Oxford Road, Manchester M13 9PL, U.K
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- Department of Materials, School of Natural Sciences, University of Manchester, Oxford Road, Manchester M13 9PL, U.K
- Henry Royce Institute, The University of Manchester, Oxford Road, Manchester M13 9PL, U.K
- School of Chemistry, University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham B15 2TT, U.K
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- Department of Materials, School of Natural Sciences, University of Manchester, Oxford Road, Manchester M13 9PL, U.K
- Henry Royce Institute, The University of Manchester, Oxford Road, Manchester M13 9PL, U.K
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Chae S, Choi WJ, Nebel LJ, Cho CH, Besford QA, Knapp A, Makushko P, Zabila Y, Pylypovskyi O, Jeong MW, Avdoshenko S, Sander O, Makarov D, Chung YJ, Fery A, Oh JY, Lee TI. Kinetically controlled metal-elastomer nanophases for environmentally resilient stretchable electronics. Nat Commun 2024; 15:3071. [PMID: 38594231 PMCID: PMC11004024 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-47223-6] [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: 11/29/2023] [Accepted: 03/23/2024] [Indexed: 04/11/2024] Open
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Nanophase mixtures, leveraging the complementary strengths of each component, are vital for composites to overcome limitations posed by single elemental materials. Among these, metal-elastomer nanophases are particularly important, holding various practical applications for stretchable electronics. However, the methodology and understanding of nanophase mixing metals and elastomers are limited due to difficulties in blending caused by thermodynamic incompatibility. Here, we present a controlled method using kinetics to mix metal atoms with elastomeric chains on the nanoscale. We find that the chain migration flux and metal deposition rate are key factors, allowing the formation of reticular nanophases when kinetically in-phase. Moreover, we observe spontaneous structural evolution, resulting in gyrified structures akin to the human brain. The hybridized gyrified reticular nanophases exhibit strain-invariant metallic electrical conductivity up to 156% areal strain, unparalleled durability in organic solvents and aqueous environments with pH 2-13, and high mechanical robustness, a prerequisite for environmentally resilient devices.
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- Soosang Chae
- Leibniz-Institut für Polymerforschung Dresden e.V., Institute of Physical Chemistry and Polymer Physics, Hohe Str. 6, 01069, Dresden, Germany
- School of Energy Materials and Chemical Engineering, Korea University of Technology and Education, Cheonan, 31253, South Korea
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- Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, 7000 East Ave., Livermore, CA, 94550, USA.
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- Institut für Numerische Mathematik, Technische Universität Dresden, Zellescher Weg 12-14, 01069, Dresden, Germany
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Gachon University, Seong-nam, Gyeonggi 13120, Republic of Korea
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- Leibniz-Institut für Polymerforschung Dresden e.V., Institute of Physical Chemistry and Polymer Physics, Hohe Str. 6, 01069, Dresden, Germany
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- Leibniz-Institut für Polymerforschung Dresden e.V., Institute of Physical Chemistry and Polymer Physics, Hohe Str. 6, 01069, Dresden, Germany
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- Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf e.V., Institute of Ion Beam Physics and Materials Research, 01328, Dresden, Germany
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- Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf e.V., Institute of Ion Beam Physics and Materials Research, 01328, Dresden, Germany
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- Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf e.V., Institute of Ion Beam Physics and Materials Research, 01328, Dresden, Germany
- Kyiv Academic University, 03142, Kyiv, Ukraine
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- Department of Chemical Engineering (Integrated Engineering Program), Kyung Hee University, Yongin, 17104, Republic of Korea
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- Leibniz-Institut für Festkörper- und Werkstoffforschung e.V., Institute for Solid State Research, Nothnitzer Str. 49A, 01069, Dresden, Germany
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- Institut für Numerische Mathematik, Technische Universität Dresden, Zellescher Weg 12-14, 01069, Dresden, Germany
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- Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf e.V., Institute of Ion Beam Physics and Materials Research, 01328, Dresden, Germany
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Korea University, Seoul, 02841, Republic of Korea
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- Leibniz-Institut für Polymerforschung Dresden e.V., Institute of Physical Chemistry and Polymer Physics, Hohe Str. 6, 01069, Dresden, Germany
- Technische Universität Dresden, Mommsenstr. 4, 01062, Dresden, Germany
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- Department of Chemical Engineering (Integrated Engineering Program), Kyung Hee University, Yongin, 17104, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Gachon University, Seong-nam, Gyeonggi 13120, Republic of Korea.
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Yu C, Yu Y, Lu Y, Quan K, Mao Z, Zheng Y, Qin L, Xia D. UiO-66/AgNPs Coating for Dental Implants in Preventing Bacterial Infections. J Dent Res 2024:220345241229646. [PMID: 38581213 DOI: 10.1177/00220345241229646] [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] [Indexed: 04/08/2024] Open
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Titanium (Ti)-based biomaterials lack inherent antimicrobial activities, and the dental plaque formed on the implant surface is one of the main risk factors for implant infections. Construction of an antibacterial surface can effectively prevent implant infections and enhance implant success. Silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) exhibit broad antibacterial activity and a low tendency to induce drug resistance, but AgNPs easily self-aggregate in the aqueous environment, which significantly impairs their antibacterial activity. In this study, UiO-66/AgNP (U/A) nanocomposite was prepared, where zirconium metal-organic frameworks (UiO-66) were employed as the confinement matrix to control the particle size and prevent aggregation of AgNPs. The bactericidal activity of U/A against methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli increased nearly 75.51 and 484.50 times compared with individually synthesized Ag. The antibacterial mechanism can be attributed to the enhanced membrane rupture caused by the ultrafine AgNPs on UiO-66, leading to protein leakage and generation of intracellular reactive oxygen species. Then, U/A was loaded onto Ti substrates (Ti-U/A) by using self-assembly deposition methods to construct an antibacterial surface coating. Ti-U/A exhibited excellent antibacterial activities and desired biocompatibility both in vitro and in vivo. The U/A nanocomposite coating technique is thus expected to be used as a promising surface modification strategy for Ti-based dental implants for preventing dental implant infections.
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- C Yu
- Department of Dental Materials, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology, Beijing, China
- School of Environmental and Material Engineering, Yantai University, Yantai, Shandong, China
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Peking University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Dental Materials, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology, Beijing, China
- National Center for Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & National Engineering Research Center of Oral Biomaterials and Digital Medical Devices Beijing Key Laboratory of Digital Stomatology & Research Center of Engineering and Technology for Computerized Dentistry Ministry of Health & NMPA Key Laboratory for Dental Materials, Beijing, China
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- Department of Dental Materials, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology, Beijing, China
- National Center for Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & National Engineering Research Center of Oral Biomaterials and Digital Medical Devices Beijing Key Laboratory of Digital Stomatology & Research Center of Engineering and Technology for Computerized Dentistry Ministry of Health & NMPA Key Laboratory for Dental Materials, Beijing, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Peking University, Beijing, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Peking University, Beijing, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Peking University, Beijing, China
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- School of Environmental and Material Engineering, Yantai University, Yantai, Shandong, China
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- Department of Dental Materials, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology, Beijing, China
- National Center for Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & National Engineering Research Center of Oral Biomaterials and Digital Medical Devices Beijing Key Laboratory of Digital Stomatology & Research Center of Engineering and Technology for Computerized Dentistry Ministry of Health & NMPA Key Laboratory for Dental Materials, Beijing, China
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Portillo-Cortez K, Caudillo-Flores U, Sánchez-López P, Smolentseva E, Dominguez D, Fuentes-Moyado S. Photocatalytic Activity of Ag Nanoparticles Deposited on Thermoexfoliated g-C 3N 4. Nanomaterials (Basel) 2024; 14:623. [PMID: 38607157 PMCID: PMC11013134 DOI: 10.3390/nano14070623] [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: 03/12/2024] [Revised: 03/28/2024] [Accepted: 03/29/2024] [Indexed: 04/13/2024]
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The limited access to fresh water and the increased presence of emergent pollutants (EPs) in wastewater has increased the interest in developing strategies for wastewater remediation, including photocatalysis. Graphitic carbon nitride (g-C3N4) is a 2D non-metal material with outstanding properties, such as a 2.7 eV bandgap and physicochemical stability, making it a promising photocatalyst. This work reports the process of obtaining high-surface-area (SA) g-C3N4 using the thermal-exfoliation process and the posterior effect of Ag-nanoparticle loading over the exfoliated g-C3N4 surface. The photocatalytic activity of samples was evaluated through methylene blue (MB) degradation under visible-light radiation and correlated to its physical properties obtained by XRD, TEM, BET, and UV-Vis analyses. Moreover, 74% MB degradation was achieved by exfoliated g-C3N4 compared to its bulk counterpart (55%) in 180 min. Moreover, better photocatalytic performances (94% MB remotion) were registered at low Ag loading, with 5 wt.% as the optimal value. Such an improvement is attributed to the synergetic effect produced by a higher SA and the role of Ag nanoparticles in preventing charge-recombination processes. Based on the results, this work provides a simple and efficient methodology to obtain Ag/g-C3N4 photocatalysts with enhanced photocatalytic performance that is adequate for water remediation under sunlight conditions.
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- Centro de Nanociencias y Nanotecnología, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Ensenada CP 22860, Mexico; (K.P.-C.); (P.S.-L.); (E.S.); (D.D.); (S.F.-M.)
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Tang J, Liang H, Ren A, Ma L, Hao W, Yao Y, Zheng L, Li H, Li Q. Mechanical Performance of Copper-Nanocluster-Polymer Nanolattices. Adv Mater 2024:e2400080. [PMID: 38553432 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202400080] [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: 01/02/2024] [Revised: 03/26/2024] [Indexed: 04/06/2024]
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A type of copper-nanocluster-polymer composites is reported and showcased that their 3D nanolattices exhibit a superior combination of high strength, toughness, deformability, resilience, and damage-tolerance. Notably, the strength and toughness of ultralight copper-nanocluster-polymer nanolattices in some cases surpass current best performers, including alumina, nickel, and other ceramic or metallic lattices at low densities. Additionally, copper-nanocluster-polymer nanolattices are super-resilient, crack-resistant, and one-step printed under ambient condition which can be easily integrated into sophisticated microsystems as highly effective internal protectors. The findings suggest that, unlike traditional nanocomposites, the laser-induced interface and the high fraction of ultrasmall Cu15 nanoclusters as crosslinking junctions contribute to the marked nonlinear elasticity of copper-nanocluster-polymer network, which synergizes with the lattice-topology effect and culminates in the exceptional mechanical performance.
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- Jin Tang
- Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Macromolecular Synthesis and Functionalization, Department of Polymer Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310027, China
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- Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL, 60637, USA
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- State Key Laboratory of Fluid Power and Mechatronic Systems, School of Mechanical Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310027, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Fluid Power and Mechatronic Systems, School of Mechanical Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310027, China
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- Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Macromolecular Synthesis and Functionalization, Department of Polymer Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310027, China
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- Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Macromolecular Synthesis and Functionalization, Department of Polymer Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310027, China
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- Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Macromolecular Synthesis and Functionalization, Department of Polymer Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310027, China
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- Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Macromolecular Synthesis and Functionalization, Department of Polymer Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310027, China
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- Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Macromolecular Synthesis and Functionalization, Department of Polymer Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310027, China
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Zhu R, Song Y, Hu J, Zhu K, Liu L, Jiang Y, Xie L, Pang H. Conductive Metal-Organic Framework Grown on the Nickel-Based Hydroxide to Realize High-Performance Electrochemical Glucose Sensing. Chemistry 2024:e202400982. [PMID: 38533890 DOI: 10.1002/chem.202400982] [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: 03/09/2024] [Revised: 03/27/2024] [Accepted: 03/27/2024] [Indexed: 03/28/2024]
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Glucose holds significant importance in disease diagnosis as well as beverage quality monitoring. The high-efficiency electrochemical sensor plays a crucial role in the electrochemical conversion technology. Ni(OH)2 nanosheets are provided with high specific surface area and redox activity that are widely used in electrochemistry. Conductive metal-organic frameworks (cMOFs) perfectly combine the structural controllability of organic materials with the long-range ordering of inorganic materials that possess the characteristic of high electron mobility. Based on the above considerations, the combination of Ni(OH)2 and Ni-HHTP (HHTP=2,3,6,7,10,11-hexahydroxytriphenylene) as an electrode modification material is designed to enhance electrochemical performance. In this work, to improve glucose detection, a sequence of Ni(OH)2@NiCo-HHTP and NiM-LDH@Ni-HHTP (M=Co2+, Mn2+, Cu2+, LDH=layered double hydroxide) are successfully synthesised by doping metals into Ni-HHTP and Ni(OH)2, respectively. As a result, NiCu-LDH@Ni-HHTP showed the best excellent glucose detection sensitivity.
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- Rongmei Zhu
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Institute for Innovative Materials and Energy, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, Jiangsu 225009, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Institute for Innovative Materials and Energy, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, Jiangsu 225009, P. R. China
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- Jiangsu Yangnong Chemical Group Co. Ltd., Yangzhou, 225009, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Institute for Innovative Materials and Energy, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, Jiangsu 225009, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Institute for Innovative Materials and Energy, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, Jiangsu 225009, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Institute for Innovative Materials and Energy, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, Jiangsu 225009, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Institute for Innovative Materials and Energy, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, Jiangsu 225009, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Institute for Innovative Materials and Energy, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, Jiangsu 225009, P. R. China
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Zhang S, Wu C, Zhao Z, Xu K. An Electrochemical Immunosensor Based on Chitosan-Graphene Nanosheets for Aflatoxin B1 Detection in Corn. Molecules 2024; 29:1461. [PMID: 38611741 PMCID: PMC11013039 DOI: 10.3390/molecules29071461] [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] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2024] [Revised: 03/17/2024] [Accepted: 03/20/2024] [Indexed: 04/14/2024] Open
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We reported a highly efficient electrochemical immunosensor utilizing chitosan-graphene nanosheets (CS-GNs) nanocomposites for the detection of aflatoxin B1 (AFB1) in corn samples. The CS-GNs nanocomposites, serving as a modifying layer, provide a significant specific surface area and biocompatibility, thereby enhancing both the electron transfer rate and the efficiency of antibody immobilization. The electrochemical characterization was conducted utilizing both differential pulse voltammetry (DPV) and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS). Moreover, the antibody concentration, pH, antibody immobilization time, and immunoreaction time, were optimized. The results showed that the current change (ΔI) before and after the immunoreaction demonstrated a strong linear relationship (R2=0.990) with the AFB1 concentration, as well as good specificity and stability. The linear range extended from 0.05 to 25 ng/mL, with a detection limit of 0.021 ng/mL (S/N=3). The immunosensor exhibited a recovery rate ranging from 97.3% to 101.4% in corn samples, showing a promising performance using an efficient method, and indicating a remarkable prospect for the detection of fungal toxins in grains.
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- Shuai Zhang
- Key Laboratory of Grain Information Processing and Control (Henan University of Technology), Ministry of Education, Zhengzhou 450001, China;
- Henan Key Laboratory of Grain Photoelectric Detection and Control, Henan University of Technology, Zhengzhou 450001, China
- College of Electrical Engineering, Henan University of Technology, Zhengzhou 450001, China;
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- College of Electrical Engineering, Henan University of Technology, Zhengzhou 450001, China;
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- College of Electrical Engineering, Henan University of Technology, Zhengzhou 450001, China;
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- Key Laboratory of Grain Information Processing and Control (Henan University of Technology), Ministry of Education, Zhengzhou 450001, China;
- Henan Key Laboratory of Grain Photoelectric Detection and Control, Henan University of Technology, Zhengzhou 450001, China
- College of Electrical Engineering, Henan University of Technology, Zhengzhou 450001, China;
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Liu M, Fakhrullin R, Stavitskaya A, Vinokurov V, Lama N, Lvov Y. Micropatterning of biologically derived surfaces with functional clay nanotubes. Sci Technol Adv Mater 2024; 25:2327276. [PMID: 38532983 PMCID: PMC10964834 DOI: 10.1080/14686996.2024.2327276] [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: 12/26/2023] [Accepted: 03/03/2024] [Indexed: 03/28/2024]
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Micropatterning of biological surfaces performed via assembly of nano-blocks is an efficient design method for functional materials with complex organic-inorganic architecture. Halloysite clay nanotubes with high aspect ratios and empty lumens have attracted widespread interest for aligned biocompatible composite production. Here, we give our vision of advances in interfacial self-assembly techniques for these natural nanotubes. Highly ordered micropatterns of halloysite, such as coffee rings, regular strips, and concentric circles, can be obtained through high-temperature evaporation-induced self-assembly in a confined space and shear-force brush-induced orientation. Assembly of these clay nanotubes on biological surfaces, including the coating of human or animal hair, wool, and cotton, was generalized with the indication of common features. Halloysite-coated microfibers promise new approaches in cotton and hair dyeing, medical hemostasis, and flame-retardant tissue applications. An interfacial halloysite assembly on oil microdroplets (Pickering emulsion) and its core-shell structure (functionalization with quantum dots) was described in comparison with microfiber nanoclay coatings. In addition to being abundantly available in nature, halloysite is also biosafe, which makes its spontaneous surface micropatterning prospective for high-performance materials, and it is a promising technique with potential for an industrial scale-up.
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- Mingxian Liu
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Jinan University, Guangzhou, P. R. China
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- Institute of Fundamental Medicine and Biology, Kazan Federal University, Kazan, Russian Federation
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- Department of Physical and Colloid Chemistry, Gubkin Russian State University of Oil and Gas, Moscow, Russian Federation
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- Department of Physical and Colloid Chemistry, Gubkin Russian State University of Oil and Gas, Moscow, Russian Federation
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- Institute for Micromanufacturing, Louisiana Tech University, Ruston, LA, USA
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- Institute for Micromanufacturing, Louisiana Tech University, Ruston, LA, USA
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Abenojar J, Ballesteros Y, Bahrami M, Martínez MA, del Real JC. Wear Behavior of Epoxy Resin Reinforced with Ceramic Nano- and Microparticles. Polymers (Basel) 2024; 16:878. [PMID: 38611136 PMCID: PMC11013259 DOI: 10.3390/polym16070878] [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: 02/15/2024] [Revised: 03/13/2024] [Accepted: 03/19/2024] [Indexed: 04/14/2024] Open
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Cavitation erosion poses a significant challenge in fluid systems like hydraulic turbines and ship propellers due to pulsed pressure from collapsing vapor bubbles. To combat this, various materials and surface engineering methods are employed. In this study, nano and micro scale particles of silicon carbide (SiC) or boron carbide (B4C) were incorporated as reinforcement at 6% and 12% ratios, owing to their exceptional resistance to abrasive wear and high hardness. Microparticles were incorporated to assess the damage incurred during the tests in comparison to nanoparticles. Wear tests were conducted on both bulk samples and coated aluminum sheets with a 1mm of composite. Additionally, cavitation tests were performed on coated aluminum tips until stability of mass loss was achieved. The results indicated a distinct wear behavior between the coatings and the bulk samples. Overall, wear tended to be higher for the coated samples with nanocomposites than bulk, except for the nano-composite material containing 12% SiC and pure resin. With the coatings, higher percentages of nanometric particles correlated with increased wear. The coefficient of friction remained within the range of 0.4 to 0.5 for the coatings. Regarding the accumulated erosion in the cavitation tests for 100 min, it was observed that for all nanocomposite materials, it was lower than in pure resin. Particularly, the composite with 6% B4C was slightly lower than the rest. In addition, the erosion rate was also lower for the composites.
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- Juana Abenojar
- Materials Science and Engineering Department, Universidad Carlos III de Madrid, 28911 Leganes, Spain; (M.B.); (M.A.M.)
- Mechanical Engineering Department, Universidad Pontificia Comillas, 28015 Madrid, Spain
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- Mechanical Engineering Department, Institute for Research in Technology, Universidad Pontificia Comillas, 28015 Madrid, Spain; (Y.B.); (J.C.d.R.)
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- Materials Science and Engineering Department, Universidad Carlos III de Madrid, 28911 Leganes, Spain; (M.B.); (M.A.M.)
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- Materials Science and Engineering Department, Universidad Carlos III de Madrid, 28911 Leganes, Spain; (M.B.); (M.A.M.)
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- Mechanical Engineering Department, Institute for Research in Technology, Universidad Pontificia Comillas, 28015 Madrid, Spain; (Y.B.); (J.C.d.R.)
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Sierakowska-Byczek A, Radwan-Pragłowska J, Janus Ł, Galek T, Łysiak K, Tupaj M, Bogdał D. Environment-Friendly Preparation and Characterization of Multilayered Conductive PVP/Col/CS Composite Doped with Nanoparticles as Potential Nerve Guide Conduits. Polymers (Basel) 2024; 16:875. [PMID: 38611133 PMCID: PMC11013910 DOI: 10.3390/polym16070875] [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: 02/01/2024] [Revised: 03/13/2024] [Accepted: 03/18/2024] [Indexed: 04/14/2024] Open
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Tissue engineering constitutes the most promising method of severe peripheral nerve injuries treatment and is considered as an alternative to autografts. To provide appropriate conditions during recovery special biomaterials called nerve guide conduits are required. An ideal candidate for this purpose should not only be biocompatible and protect newly forming tissue but also promote the recovery process. In this article a novel, multilayered biomaterial based on polyvinylpyrrolidone, collagen and chitosan of gradient structure modified with conductive nanoparticles is presented. Products were obtained by the combination of electrospinning and electrospraying techniques. Nerve guide conduits were subjected to FT-IR analysis, morphology and elemental composition study using SEM/EDS as well as biodegradation. Furthermore, their effect on 1321N1 human cell line was investigated by long-term cell culture. Lack of cytotoxicity was confirmed by XTT assay and morphology study. Obtained results confirmed a high potential of newly developed biomaterials in the field of nerve tissue regeneration with a special focus on injured nerves recovery.
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- Aleksandra Sierakowska-Byczek
- Department of Biotechnology and Physical Chemistry, Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Cracow University of Technology, Warszawska 24 Street, 31-155 Cracow, Poland
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- Department of Biotechnology and Physical Chemistry, Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Cracow University of Technology, Warszawska 24 Street, 31-155 Cracow, Poland
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- Department of Biotechnology and Physical Chemistry, Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Cracow University of Technology, Warszawska 24 Street, 31-155 Cracow, Poland
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- Faculty of Mechanics and Technology, Rzeszow University of Technology, Kwiatkowskiego 4 Street, 37-450 Stalowa Wola, Poland
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- Faculty of Mechanics and Technology, Rzeszow University of Technology, Kwiatkowskiego 4 Street, 37-450 Stalowa Wola, Poland
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- Faculty of Mechanics and Technology, Rzeszow University of Technology, Kwiatkowskiego 4 Street, 37-450 Stalowa Wola, Poland
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- Department of Biotechnology and Physical Chemistry, Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Cracow University of Technology, Warszawska 24 Street, 31-155 Cracow, Poland
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Liu X, Chen D, Li J, Zhong SL, Feng Y, Yue D, Sheng D, Chen H, Hao X, Dang ZM. Atomic-Level Matching Metal-Ion Organic Hybrid Interface to Enhance Energy Storage of Polymer-Based Composite Dielectrics. Adv Mater 2024:e2402239. [PMID: 38519452 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202402239] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/11/2024] [Revised: 03/16/2024] [Indexed: 03/25/2024]
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In this work, a distinctive "metal-ion organic hybrid interface" (MOHI) between polyimide (PI) and calcium niobate (CNO) nanosheets was designed. The metal ions in the MOHI could achieve atomic-level matching not only with the inorganic CNO but also with the PI chains, forming uniform and strong chemical bonds. These results were demonstrated by experiment and theory calculations. Significantly, the MOHI reduced the free volume and introduced deep traps across the filler-matrix interfacial area, thus suppressing the electric field distortion in PI-based composite dielectrics. Consequently, PI-based dielectric containing the MOHI exhibited excellent energy storage performance. The energy storage densities (Ue) of the composite dielectric reached 9.42 J cm-3 and 4.75 J cm-3 with energy storage efficiency (η) of 90% at 25 °C and 150 °C respectively, which are 2.6 and 11.6 times higher than those of pure PI. This study provides new ideas for polymer-based composite dielectrics in high energy storage. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.
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- Xiaoxu Liu
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Green Preparation and Functionalization for Inorganic Materials, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, Xi'an, 710021, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Green Preparation and Functionalization for Inorganic Materials, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, Xi'an, 710021, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Green Preparation and Functionalization for Inorganic Materials, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, Xi'an, 710021, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Power System Operation and Control, Department of Electrical Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Engineering Dielectrics and Its Application, Ministry of Education, Harbin University of Science and Technology, Harbin, 150080, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Engineering Dielectrics and Its Application, Ministry of Education, Harbin University of Science and Technology, Harbin, 150080, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Green Preparation and Functionalization for Inorganic Materials, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, Xi'an, 710021, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Green Preparation and Functionalization for Inorganic Materials, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, Xi'an, 710021, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Green Preparation and Functionalization for Inorganic Materials, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, Xi'an, 710021, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Power System Operation and Control, Department of Electrical Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, P. R. China
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Wierzbicki M, Kot M, Lange A, Kalińska A, Gołębiewski M, Jaworski S. Evaluation of the Antimicrobial, Cytotoxic, and Physical Properties of Selected Nano-Complexes in Bovine Udder Inflammatory Pathogen Control. Nanotechnol Sci Appl 2024; 17:77-94. [PMID: 38523648 PMCID: PMC10961027 DOI: 10.2147/nsa.s447810] [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] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/02/2023] [Accepted: 02/06/2024] [Indexed: 03/26/2024] Open
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Purpose Mastitis in dairy cows is a worldwide problem faced by dairy producers. Treatment mainly involves antibiotic therapy, however, due to widespread antibiotic resistance among bacteria, such treatments are no longer effective. For this reason, scientists are searching for new solutions to combat mastitis, which is caused by bacteria, fungi, and algae. One of the most promising solutions, nanotechnology, is attracting research due to its biocidal properties. The purpose of this research was to determine the biocidal properties of nanocomposites as a potential alternative to antibiotics in the control of mastitis, as well as to determine whether the use of nanoparticles and what concentration is safe for the breeder and the animal. Patients and Methods In this study, the effects of Ag, Au, Cu, Fe, and Pt nanoparticles and their complexes were evaluated in relation to the survival of bacteria and fungi isolated from cattle diagnosed with mastitis, their physicochemical properties, and their toxicity to bovine and human mammary epithelial cells BME-UV1 and HMEC (human microvascular endothelial cells). Moreover, E. coli, S. aureus, C. albicans, and Prototheca sp. invasion was assessed using the alginate bead (bioprinted) model. The NPs were tested at concentrations of 25, 12.5, 6.25, 3.125, 1.56 mg/l for Au, Ag, Cu and Fe NPs, and 10, 5, 2.5, 1.25, 0.625 mg/l for Pt. Results With the exception of Fe and Pt, all exhibited biocidal properties against isolates, while the AgCu complex had the best effect. In addition, nanoparticles showed synergistic effects, while the low concentrations had no toxic effect on BME-UV1 and HMEC cells. Conclusion Synergistic effects of nanoparticles and no toxicity to bovine and human cells might, in the future, be an effective alternative in the fight against microorganisms responsible for mastitis, and the implementation of research results in practice would reduce the percentage of dairy cows suffering from mastitis. The problem of increasing antibiotic resistance is posing a global threat to human's and animal's health, and requires comprehensive research to evaluate the potential use of nanoparticles - especially their complexes - as well as to determine whether nanoparticles are safe for the breeders and the animals. The conducted series of studies allows further consideration of the use of the obtained results in practice, creating a potentially new alternative to antibiotics in the treatment and prevention of mastitis in dairy cattle.
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- Mateusz Wierzbicki
- Department of Nanobiotechnology, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Warsaw, 02-786, Poland
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- Animal Breeding Department, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Warsaw, 02-786, Poland
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- Department of Nanobiotechnology, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Warsaw, 02-786, Poland
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- Animal Breeding Department, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Warsaw, 02-786, Poland
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- Animal Breeding Department, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Warsaw, 02-786, Poland
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- Department of Nanobiotechnology, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Warsaw, 02-786, Poland
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Kam D, Rulf O, Reisinger A, Lieberman R, Magdassi S. 3D printing by stereolithography using thermal initiators. Nat Commun 2024; 15:2285. [PMID: 38480705 PMCID: PMC10937977 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-46532-0] [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: 07/16/2023] [Accepted: 02/28/2024] [Indexed: 03/17/2024] Open
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Additive manufacturing technologies based on stereolithography rely on initiating spatial photopolymerization by using photoinitiators activated by UV-visible light. Many applications requiring printing in water are limited since water-soluble photoinitiators are scarce, and their price is skyrocketing. On the contrary, thermal initiators are widely used in the chemical industry for polymerization processes due to their low cost and simplicity of initiation by heat at low temperatures. However, such initiators were never used in 3D printing technologies, such as vat photopolymerization stereolithography, since localizing the heat at specific printing voxels is impossible. Here we propose using a thermal initiator for 3D printing for localized polymerization processes by near-infrared and visible light irradiation without conventional photoinitiators. This is enabled by using gold nanorods or silver nanoparticles at very low concentrations as photothermal converters in aqueous and non-aqueous mediums. Our proof of concept demonstrates the fabrication of hydrogel and polymeric objects using stereolithography-based 3D printers, vat photopolymerization, and two-photon printing.
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- Doron Kam
- The Institute of Chemistry, Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Jerusalem, 91904, Israel
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- The Institute of Chemistry, Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Jerusalem, 91904, Israel
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- The Institute of Chemistry, Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Jerusalem, 91904, Israel
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- The Institute of Chemistry, Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Jerusalem, 91904, Israel
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- The Institute of Chemistry, Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Jerusalem, 91904, Israel.
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Andretto V, Rosso A, Zilio S, Sidi-Boumedine J, Boschetti G, Sankar S, Buffier M, Miele AE, Denis M, Choffour PA, Briançon S, Nancey S, Kryza D, Lollo G. Peptide-Based Hydrogel for Nanosystems Encapsulation: the Next Generation of Localized Delivery Systems for the Treatment of Intestinal Inflammations. Adv Healthc Mater 2024:e2303280. [PMID: 38445812 DOI: 10.1002/adhm.202303280] [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: 09/27/2023] [Revised: 02/10/2024] [Indexed: 03/07/2024]
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Conventional therapies for inflammatory bowel diseases are mainly based on systemic treatments which cause side effects and toxicity over long-term administration. Nanoparticles appear as a valid alternative to allow a preferential accumulation in inflamed tissues following oral administration while reducing systemic drug exposure. To increase their residence time in the inflamed intestine, the nanoparticles are here associated with a hydrogel matrix. A bioadhesive peptide-based hydrogel is mixed with nanoemulsions, creating a hybrid lipid-polymer nanocomposite. Mucopenetrating nanoemulsions of 100 nm are embedded in a scaffold constituted of the self-assembling peptide hydrogel product PuraStat. The nanocomposite is fully characterized to study the impact of lipid particles in the hydrogel structure. Rheological measurements and circular dichroism analyses are performed to investigate the system's microstructure and physical properties. Biodistribution studies demonstrate that the nanocomposite acts as a depot in the stomach and facilitates the slow release of the nanoemulsions in the intestine. Efficacy studies upon oral administration of the drug-loaded system show the improvement of the disease score in a mouse model of intestinal inflammation.
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- Valentina Andretto
- Univ Lyon, Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1, CNRS, LAGEPP UMR 5007, 43 Boulevard du 11 Novembre 1918, Villeurbanne, F-69622, France
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- Univ Lyon, Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1, CNRS, LAGEPP UMR 5007, 43 Boulevard du 11 Novembre 1918, Villeurbanne, F-69622, France
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- Univ Lyon, Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1, CNRS, LAGEPP UMR 5007, 43 Boulevard du 11 Novembre 1918, Villeurbanne, F-69622, France
- SATT, Ouest Valorisation, 14C Rue du Patis Tatelin, Renne, 35708, France
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- Univ Lyon, Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1, CNRS, LAGEPP UMR 5007, 43 Boulevard du 11 Novembre 1918, Villeurbanne, F-69622, France
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Lyon Sud Hospital, Hospices Civil de Lyon and CIRI, Lyon, 69495, France
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- 3-D Matrix Europe SAS, Medical Technology, Caluire-et-Cuire, 69300, France
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- 3-D Matrix Europe SAS, Medical Technology, Caluire-et-Cuire, 69300, France
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- Univ Lyon, Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1, CNRS, ISA UMR 5280, 5 rue de la Doua, Villeurbanne, F-69100, France
- Dept Biochemical Sciences, Sapienza University of Rome, P.le Aldo Moro 5, Rome, I-00185, Italy
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- Univ Lyon, Université Claude Bernard Lyon, INSERM 1052, CNRS 5286, Centre Léon Bérard, Centre de Recherche en Cancérologie de Lyon, Lyon, 69008, France
- Antineo, R&D Department, Lyon, 69008, France
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- Univ Lyon, Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1, CNRS, LAGEPP UMR 5007, 43 Boulevard du 11 Novembre 1918, Villeurbanne, F-69622, France
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Lyon Sud Hospital, Hospices Civil de Lyon and CIRI, Lyon, 69495, France
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- Univ Lyon, Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1, CNRS, LAGEPP UMR 5007, 43 Boulevard du 11 Novembre 1918, Villeurbanne, F-69622, France
- Hospices Civils de Lyon, Lyon, 69437, France
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- Univ Lyon, Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1, CNRS, LAGEPP UMR 5007, 43 Boulevard du 11 Novembre 1918, Villeurbanne, F-69622, France
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Guo S, Cui H, Agarwal T, Zhang LG. Nanomaterials in 4D Printing: Expanding the Frontiers of Advanced Manufacturing. Small 2024:e2307750. [PMID: 38431939 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202307750] [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: 09/05/2023] [Revised: 02/15/2024] [Indexed: 03/05/2024]
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As an innovative technology, four-dimentional (4D) printing is built upon the principles of three-dimentional (3D) printing with an additional dimension: time. While traditional 3D printing creates static objects, 4D printing generates "responsive 3D printed structures", enabling them to transform or self-assemble in response to external stimuli. Due to the dynamic nature, 4D printing has demonstrated tremendous potential in a range of industries, encompassing aerospace, healthcare, and intelligent devices. Nanotechnology has gained considerable attention owing to the exceptional properties and functions of nanomaterials. Incorporating nanomaterials into an intelligent matrix enhances the physiochemical properties of 4D printed constructs, introducing novel functions. This review provides a comprehensive overview of current applications of nanomaterials in 4D printing, exploring their synergistic potential to create dynamic and responsive structures. Nanomaterials play diverse roles as rheology modifiers, mechanical enhancers, function introducers, and more. The overarching goal of this review is to inspire researchers to delve into the vast potential of nanomaterial-enabled 4D printing, propelling advancements in this rapidly evolving field.
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- Shengbo Guo
- Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, The George Washington University, Washington, DC, 20052, USA
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- Key Laboratory of Biorheological Science and Technology, Ministry of Education, College of Bioengineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing, 400044, China
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- Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, The George Washington University, Washington, DC, 20052, USA
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- Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, The George Washington University, Washington, DC, 20052, USA
- Department of Electrical Engineering, The George Washington University, Washington, DC, 20052, USA
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, The George Washington University, Washington, DC, 20052, USA
- Department of Medicine, The George Washington University, Washington, DC, 20052, USA
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Murtaza H, Zhao J, Tabish M, Wang J, Mubeen M, Zhang J, Zhang S, Fan B. Protective and Flame-Retardant Bifunctional Epoxy-Based Nanocomposite Coating by Intercomponent Synergy between Modified CaAl-LDH and rGO. ACS Appl Mater Interfaces 2024. [PMID: 38427459 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c19245] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/03/2024]
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Extensive utilization in various settings poses extra requirements of coatings beyond just anticorrosion properties. Herein, 8-hydroxyquinoline (8-HQ) intercalated CaAl-based layered double hydroxide (CaAl-8HQ-LDH) was loaded on reduced GO (rGO) through a one-pot hydrothermal reaction, which was employed as the nanofiller endowing the epoxy (EP/CaAl-8HQ LDH@rGO) with excellent flame-retardancy while ensuring efficient protection for mild steel. Results of electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) demonstrated the durability of the EP/CaAl-8HQ LDH@rGO-coated specimen, with the impedance at the lowest frequency (|Z|0.01Hz) maintained as 1.84 × 1010 Ω cm2 after 120 days of immersion in a 3.5 wt % NaCl solution. Even for the scratched EP/CaAl-8HQ LDH@rGO system, only a slight decline in |Z|0.01Hz was observed during 180 h of exposure to the NaCl solution, indicating a self-healing feature supported by salt spray tests. UL-94 burning tests revealed the V-0 rating for EP/CaAl-8HQ LDH@rGO with improved thermostability. Strong physical barrier from two-dimensional rGO and the release of 8-HQ from LDH interlayers accounted for the anticorrosive and self-healing properties. However, O2-concentration dilution and charring-layer promotion governed the flame-retardant behavior of the nanocomposite coating. The intercomponent synergy of nanofillers achieved in this work may provide a useful reference for designing multifunctional coatings.
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- Hassan Murtaza
- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, China
- Beijing Key Laboratory of Electrochemical Process and Technology for Materials, Beijing 100029, China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Organic-Inorganic Composites, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Organic-Inorganic Composites, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, China
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- College of Chemical and Materials Engineering, Beijing Technology and Business University, Beijing 100029, China
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Boland CS. Performance analysis of solution-processed nanosheet strain sensors-a systematic review of graphene and MXene wearable devices. Nanotechnology 2024; 35:202001. [PMID: 38324912 DOI: 10.1088/1361-6528/ad272f] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/03/2023] [Accepted: 02/07/2024] [Indexed: 02/09/2024]
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Nanotechnology has led to the realisation of many potentialInternet of Thingsdevices that can be transformative with regards to future healthcare development. However, there is an over saturation of wearable sensor review articles that essentially quote paper abstracts without critically assessing the works. Reported metrics in many cases cannot be taken at face value, with researchers overly fixated on large gauge factors. These facts hurt the usefulness of such articles and the very nature of the research area, unintentionally misleading those hoping to progress the field. Graphene and MXenes are arguably the most exciting organic and inorganic nanomaterials for polymer nanocomposite strain sensing applications respectively. Due to their combination of cost-efficient, scalable production and device performances, their potential commercial usage is very promising. Here, we explain the methods for colloidal nanosheets suspension creation and the mechanisms, metrics and models which govern the electromechanical properties of the polymer-based nanocomposites they form. Furthermore, the many fabrication procedures applied to make these nanosheet-based sensing devices are discussed. With the performances of 70 different nanocomposite systems from recent (post 2020) publications critically assessed. From the evaluation of these works using universal modelling, the prospects of the field are considered. Finally, we argue that the realisation of commercial nanocomposite devices may in fact have a negative effect on the global climate crisis if current research trends do not change.
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- Conor S Boland
- School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences, University of Sussex, Brighton, BN1 9QH, United Kingdom
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Miao L, Zhan L, Liao S, Li Y, He T, Yin S, Wu L, Qiu H. The Recent Advances of Polymer-POSS Nanocomposites With Low Dielectric Constant. Macromol Rapid Commun 2024; 45:e2300601. [PMID: 38232689 DOI: 10.1002/marc.202300601] [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] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/11/2023] [Revised: 12/22/2023] [Indexed: 01/19/2024]
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This study provides a comprehensive overview of the preparation methods for polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxane (POSS) monomers and polymer/POSS nanocomposites. It focuses on the latest advancements in using POSS to design polymer nanocomposites with reduced dielectric constants. The study emphasizes exploring the potential of POSS, either alone or in combination with other materials, to decrease the dielectric constant and dielectric loss of various polymers, including polyimides, bismaleimide resins, poly(aryl ether)s, polybenzoxazines, benzocyclobutene resins, polyolefins, cyanate ester resins, and epoxy resins. In addition, the research investigates the impact of incorporating POSS on improving the thermal properties, mechanical properties, surface properties, and other aspects of these polymers. The entire study is divided into two parts, discussing systematically the role of POSS in reducing dielectric constants during the preparation of POSS composites using both physical blending and chemical synthesis methods. The goal of this research is to provide valuable strategies for designing a new generation of low dielectric constant materials suitable for large-scale integrated circuits in the semiconductor materials domain.
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- Li Miao
- Key Laboratory of Organosilicon Chemistry and Materials Technology of Ministry of Education, College of Material, Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, 311121, P.R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Organosilicon Chemistry and Materials Technology of Ministry of Education, College of Material, Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, 311121, P.R. China
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- School of engineering, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, 311121, P.R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Organosilicon Chemistry and Materials Technology of Ministry of Education, College of Material, Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, 311121, P.R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Organosilicon Chemistry and Materials Technology of Ministry of Education, College of Material, Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, 311121, P.R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Organosilicon Chemistry and Materials Technology of Ministry of Education, College of Material, Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, 311121, P.R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Organosilicon Chemistry and Materials Technology of Ministry of Education, College of Material, Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, 311121, P.R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Organosilicon Chemistry and Materials Technology of Ministry of Education, College of Material, Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, 311121, P.R. China
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Lin PS, Lin JM, Tung SH, Higashihara T, Liu CL. Synergistic Interactions in Sequential Process Doping of Polymer/Single-Walled Carbon Nanotube Nanocomposites for Enhanced n-Type Thermoelectric Performance. Small 2024; 20:e2306166. [PMID: 37847895 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202306166] [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: 07/21/2023] [Revised: 10/03/2023] [Indexed: 10/19/2023]
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This study focuses on the fabrication of nanocomposite thermoelectric devices by blending either a naphthalene-diimide (NDI)-based conjugated polymer (NDI-T1 or NDI-T2), or an isoindigo (IID)-based conjugated polymer (IID-T2), with single-walled carbon nanotubes (SWCNTs). This is followed by sequential process doping method with the small molecule 4-(2,3-dihydro-1,3-dimethyl-1H-benzimidazol-2-yl)-N,N-dimethylbenzenamine (N-DMBI) to provide the nanocomposite with n-type thermoelectric properties. Experiments in which the concentrations of the N-DMBI dopant are varied demonstrate the successful conversion of all three polymer/SWCNT nanocomposites from p-type to n-type behavior. Comprehensive spectroscopic, microstructural, and morphological analyses of the pristine polymers and the various N-DMBI-doped polymer/SWCNT nanocomposites are performed in order to gain insights into the effects of various interactions between the polymers and SWCNTs on the doping outcomes. Among the obtained nanocomposites, the NDI-T1/SWCNT exhibits the highest n-type Seebeck coefficient and power factor of -57.7 µV K-1 and 240.6 µW m-1 K-2 , respectively. However, because the undoped NDI-T2/SWCNT exhibits a slightly higher p-type performance, an integral p-n thermoelectric generator is fabricated using the doped and undoped NDI-T2/SWCNT nanocomposite. This device is shown to provide an output power of 27.2 nW at a temperature difference of 20 K.
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- Po-Shen Lin
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, National Taiwan University, Taipei, 10617, Taiwan
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- National Synchrotron Radiation Research Center, Hsinchu, 30076, Taiwan
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- Institute of Polymer Science and Engineering, National Taiwan University, Taipei, 10617, Taiwan
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- Department of Organic Materials Science, Graduate School of Organic Materials Science, Yamagata University, 4-3-16 Jonan, Yonezawa, Yamagata, 992-8510, Japan
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, National Taiwan University, Taipei, 10617, Taiwan
- Advanced Research Center for Green Materials Science and Technology, National Taiwan University, Taipei, 10617, Taiwan
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Hwang U, Kim BQ, Nam JD, Lee D. Flexible Antireflection Coatings with Enhanced Durability and Antifogging Properties. ACS Appl Mater Interfaces 2024; 16:10714-10721. [PMID: 38377540 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c17986] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/22/2024]
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Antireflection coatings (ARCs) enhance optical clarity and improve light transmission by reducing glare and reflections. The application of conventional ARCs in flexible devices, however, is impeded by their lack of durability, particularly under bending deformation. We develop ARCs that withstand delamination and fracture, remaining intact even after 1000 bending cycles with a 5 cm bending radius. We fabricate integrated ARCs (iARCs) on a poly(methyl methacrylate) (PMMA) substrate by inducing free polymers to infiltrate the interstices of a disordered assembly of hollow silica nanochains and nanospheres. The polydispersity of PMMA creates a refractive index gradient, yielding a broadband antireflection capability. The nanochain-based iARCs are superior to the nanosphere-based coatings in both antireflection properties and mechanical durability, owing to the lower packing density and mechanical interlocking of the nanochains, respectively. Additionally, these nanochain iARCs display antifogging properties stemming from their superhydrophilicity. While our demonstrations are based on PMMA as a model substrate, this methodology is potentially extendable to other polymers, enhancing the iARC's applicability across various practical applications, including flexible and wearable devices.
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- Uiseok Hwang
- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, School of Engineering and Applied Science, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19104, United States
- Department of Polymer Science and Engineering, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon 16419, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, School of Engineering and Applied Science, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19104, United States
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- Department of Polymer Science and Engineering, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon 16419, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, School of Engineering and Applied Science, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19104, United States
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Gomes Souza F, Bhansali S, Pal K, Silveira Maranhão FD, Santos Oliveira M, Valladão VS, Brandão E Silva DS, Silva GB. A 30-Year Review on Nanocomposites: Comprehensive Bibliometric Insights into Microstructural, Electrical, and Mechanical Properties Assisted by Artificial Intelligence. Materials (Basel) 2024; 17:1088. [PMID: 38473560 DOI: 10.3390/ma17051088] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/31/2023] [Revised: 02/18/2024] [Accepted: 02/22/2024] [Indexed: 03/14/2024]
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From 1990 to 2024, this study presents a groundbreaking bibliometric and sentiment analysis of nanocomposite literature, distinguishing itself from existing reviews through its unique computational methodology. Developed by our research group, this novel approach systematically investigates the evolution of nanocomposites, focusing on microstructural characterization, electrical properties, and mechanical behaviors. By deploying advanced Boolean search strategies within the Scopus database, we achieve a meticulous extraction and in-depth exploration of thematic content, a methodological advancement in the field. Our analysis uniquely identifies critical trends and insights concerning nanocomposite microstructure, electrical attributes, and mechanical performance. The paper goes beyond traditional textual analytics and bibliometric evaluation, offering new interpretations of data and highlighting significant collaborative efforts and influential studies within the nanocomposite domain. Our findings uncover the evolution of research language, thematic shifts, and global contributions, providing a distinct and comprehensive view of the dynamic evolution of nanocomposite research. A critical component of this study is the "State-of-the-Art and Gaps Extracted from Results and Discussions" section, which delves into the latest advancements in nanocomposite research. This section details various nanocomposite types and their properties and introduces novel interpretations of their applications, especially in nanocomposite films. By tracing historical progress and identifying emerging trends, this analysis emphasizes the significance of collaboration and influential studies in molding the field. Moreover, the "Literature Review Guided by Artificial Intelligence" section showcases an innovative AI-guided approach to nanocomposite research, a first in this domain. Focusing on articles from 2023, selected based on citation frequency, this method offers a new perspective on the interplay between nanocomposites and their electrical properties. It highlights the composition, structure, and functionality of various systems, integrating recent findings for a comprehensive overview of current knowledge. The sentiment analysis, with an average score of 0.638771, reflects a positive trend in academic discourse and an increasing recognition of the potential of nanocomposites. Our bibliometric analysis, another methodological novelty, maps the intellectual domain, emphasizing pivotal research themes and the influence of crosslinking time on nanocomposite attributes. While acknowledging its limitations, this study exemplifies the indispensable role of our innovative computational tools in synthesizing and understanding the extensive body of nanocomposite literature. This work not only elucidates prevailing trends but also contributes a unique perspective and novel insights, enhancing our understanding of the nanocomposite research field.
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- Fernando Gomes Souza
- Biopolymers & Sensors Lab., Instituto de Macromoléculas Professora Eloisa Mano, Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Centro de Tecnologia-Cidade Universitária, Rio de Janeiro 21941-853, Brazil
- Programa de Engenharia da Nanotecnologia, Instituto Alberto Luiz Coimbra de Pós-Graduação e Pesquisa de Engenharia (COPPE), Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Centro de Tecnologia-Cidade Universitária, Rio de Janeiro 21941-914, Brazil
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- Biomolecular Sciences Institute, College of Engineering & Computing, Center for Aquatic Chemistry and Environment, Florida International University, 10555 West Flagler St EC3900, Miami, FL 33174, USA
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- Department of Physics, University Center for Research and Development (UCRD), Chandigarh University, Mohali 140413, Punjab, India
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- Biopolymers & Sensors Lab., Instituto de Macromoléculas Professora Eloisa Mano, Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Centro de Tecnologia-Cidade Universitária, Rio de Janeiro 21941-853, Brazil
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- Biopolymers & Sensors Lab., Instituto de Macromoléculas Professora Eloisa Mano, Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Centro de Tecnologia-Cidade Universitária, Rio de Janeiro 21941-853, Brazil
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- Biopolymers & Sensors Lab., Instituto de Macromoléculas Professora Eloisa Mano, Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Centro de Tecnologia-Cidade Universitária, Rio de Janeiro 21941-853, Brazil
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- Programa de Engenharia da Nanotecnologia, Instituto Alberto Luiz Coimbra de Pós-Graduação e Pesquisa de Engenharia (COPPE), Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Centro de Tecnologia-Cidade Universitária, Rio de Janeiro 21941-914, Brazil
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- Biopolymers & Sensors Lab., Instituto de Macromoléculas Professora Eloisa Mano, Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Centro de Tecnologia-Cidade Universitária, Rio de Janeiro 21941-853, Brazil
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Zotti A, Zuppolini S, Borriello A, Vinti V, Trinchillo L, Zarrelli M. The Effect of Carbon-Based Nanofillers on Cryogenic Temperature Mechanical Properties of CFRPs. Polymers (Basel) 2024; 16:638. [PMID: 38475321 DOI: 10.3390/polym16050638] [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: 01/23/2024] [Revised: 02/21/2024] [Accepted: 02/24/2024] [Indexed: 03/14/2024] Open
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In the present work, the effects of carbon-based nanofillers (0.5 wt%), i.e., graphene nanoplatelets (GNPs), carbon nanofibers (CNFs), and carbon nanotubes (CNTs), on the cryogenic temperature (77 K) mechanical properties of carbon fiber reinforced polymers (CFRPs) were investigated. The study utilized an ex situ conditioning method for cryogenic tests. The nanofillers were mixed with the epoxy matrix by a solvent-free fluidized bed mixing technique (FBM), while unidirectional carbon fibers were impregnated with the resulting nanocomposites to manufacture CFRP samples. Optical microscopy was employed to analyze the dispersion of the carbon-based fillers within the matrix, revealing a homogeneous distribution in nanocomposites containing GNPs and CNFs. Fracture toughness tests confirmed the homogeneity of the GNP-loaded systems, showing an improvement in the stress intensity factor (KC) by 13.2% and 14.7% compared to the unmodified matrix at RT (25 °C) and 77 K, respectively; moreover, flexural tests demonstrated a general increase in flexural strength with the presence of carbon-based nanofillers at both temperature levels (RT and 77 K). Additionally, interlaminar shear strength (ILSS) tests were performed and analyzed using the same ex situ conditioning method.
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- Aldobenedetto Zotti
- Institute for Polymers, Composites and Biomaterials, National Research Council of Italy, P.le Fermi, 1, 80055 Portici, NA, Italy
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- Institute for Polymers, Composites and Biomaterials, National Research Council of Italy, P.le Fermi, 1, 80055 Portici, NA, Italy
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- Institute for Polymers, Composites and Biomaterials, National Research Council of Italy, P.le Fermi, 1, 80055 Portici, NA, Italy
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- Avio S.p.A., Via Leonida Bissolati, 76, 00187 Roma, RM, Italy
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- Institute for Polymers, Composites and Biomaterials, National Research Council of Italy, P.le Fermi, 1, 80055 Portici, NA, Italy
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Thippanna V, Ramanathan A, Ravichandran D, Chavali A, Sundaravadivelan B, Saji Kumar A, Patil D, Zhu Y, Buch R, Al-Ejji M, Hassan MK, R. Bick L, Sobczak MT, Song K. Coaxial Layered Fiber Spinning for Wind Turbine Blade Recycling. ACS Sustain Chem Eng 2024; 12:3243-3255. [PMID: 38425833 PMCID: PMC10900510 DOI: 10.1021/acssuschemeng.3c07484] [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: 11/14/2023] [Revised: 01/11/2024] [Accepted: 01/12/2024] [Indexed: 03/02/2024]
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Plastics' long degradation time and their role in adding millions of metric tons of plastic waste to our oceans annually present an acute environmental challenge. Handling end-of-life waste from wind turbine blades (WTBs) is equally pressing. Currently, WTB waste often finds its way into landfills, emphasizing the need for recycling and sustainable solutions. Mechanical recycling of composite WTB presents an avenue for the recovery of glass fibers (GF) for repurposing as fillers or reinforcements. The resulting composite materials exhibit improved properties compared to the pure PAN polymer. Through the employment of the dry-jet wet spinning technique, we have successfully manufactured PAN/GF coaxial-layered fibers with a 0.1 wt % GF content in the middle layer. These fibers demonstrate enhanced mechanical properties and a lightweight nature. Most notably, the composite fiber demonstrates a significant 24.4% increase in strength and a 17.7% increase in modulus. These fibers hold vast potential for various industrial applications, particularly in the production of structural components (e.g., electric vehicles), contributing to enhanced performance and energy efficiency.
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- Varunkumar Thippanna
- Manufacturing
Engineering, School of Manufacturing Systems and Networks (MSN), Ira
A. Fulton Schools of Engineering, Arizona
State University (ASU), Mesa, Arizona 85212, United States
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- Mechanical
Engineering, College of Engineering, University
of Georgia (UGA), 302 E. Campus Rd., Athens ,Georgia30602,United States
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- Manufacturing
Engineering, School of Manufacturing Systems and Networks (MSN), Ira
A. Fulton Schools of Engineering, Arizona
State University (ASU), Mesa, Arizona 85212, United States
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- Materials
Science and Engineering, School for Engineering of Matter, Transport
and Energy (SEMTE), Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering, Arizona State University (ASU), Tempe, Arizona 85287, United States
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- Mechanical
Engineering, The School of Engineering of Matter, Transport and Energy
(SEMTE), Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering, Arizona State University (ASU), Tempe, Arizona 85287, United States
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- Materials
Science and Engineering, School for Engineering of Matter, Transport
and Energy (SEMTE), Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering, Arizona State University (ASU), Tempe, Arizona 85287, United States
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- Manufacturing
Engineering, School of Manufacturing Systems and Networks (MSN), Ira
A. Fulton Schools of Engineering, Arizona
State University (ASU), Mesa, Arizona 85212, United States
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- Manufacturing
Engineering, School of Manufacturing Systems and Networks (MSN), Ira
A. Fulton Schools of Engineering, Arizona
State University (ASU), Mesa, Arizona 85212, United States
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- Rob
and Melani Walton Sustainability Solutions Service, Arizona State University (ASU), Tempe, Arizona 85287, United States
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- Center
for Advanced Materials, Qatar University, P.O. BOX 2713,Doha 2713,Qatar
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- Center
for Advanced Materials, Qatar University, P.O. BOX 2713,Doha 2713,Qatar
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- Mechanical
Engineering, College of Engineering, University
of Georgia (UGA), 302 E. Campus Rd., Athens ,Georgia30602,United States
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- Mechanical
Engineering, College of Engineering, University
of Georgia (UGA), 302 E. Campus Rd., Athens ,Georgia30602,United States
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- Mechanical
Engineering, College of Engineering, University
of Georgia (UGA), 302 E. Campus Rd., Athens ,Georgia30602,United States
- School
of Manufacturing Systems and Networks (MSN), Ira A. Fulton Schools
of Engineering, Arizona State University
(ASU), Mesa, Arizona 85212, United States
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Abuzeid MA, Bassuoni MT, Sakr MR. Effect of Polymer/Nano-Clay Coatings on the Performance of Concrete with High-Content Supplementary Cementitious Materials under Harsh Exposures. Materials (Basel) 2024; 17:1030. [PMID: 38473502 DOI: 10.3390/ma17051030] [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: 01/22/2024] [Revised: 02/20/2024] [Accepted: 02/21/2024] [Indexed: 03/14/2024]
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In recent concrete research, a novel category of coatings has emerged: polymers/nanoparticles blends. The efficacy of such coatings warrants extensive examination across various concrete mixtures, particularly those incorporating high-volume supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs) to mitigate carbon footprints, an industry imperative. This study used three vulnerable concrete mixtures to assess the effectiveness of ethyl silicate and high-molecular-weight methyl methacrylate blended with 2.5% and 5% halloysite and montmorillonite nano-clay. Findings from physical, thermal, and microstructural analyses confirmed vulnerabilities in concretes with a high water-to-binder ratio (0.6) under severe exposure conditions, notably with high SCM content (40% and 60% fly ash and slag, respectively). Neat ethyl silicate or high-molecular-weight methyl methacrylate coatings inadequately protected those concretes against physical salt attacks and salt-frost scaling exposures. However, the incorporation of halloysite nano-clay or montmorillonite nano-clay in these polymers yielded moderate-to-superior concrete protection compared to neat coatings. Ethyl silicate-based nanocomposites provided full protection, achieving up to 100% improvement (no or limited surface scaling) against both exposures, particularly when incorporating halloysite-based nano-clay at a 2.5% dosage by mass. In contrast, high-molecular-weight methyl methacrylate-based nano-clay composites effectively mitigated physical salt attacks but exhibited insufficient protection throughout the entire salt-frost scaling exposure, peeling off at 15 cycles.
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- M A Abuzeid
- Department of Civil Engineering, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB R3T 5V6, Canada
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- Department of Civil Engineering, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB R3T 5V6, Canada
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- Department of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering at Shoubra, Benha University, Cairo 11629, Egypt
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Silva S, Barbosa JM, Sousa JD, Paiva MC, Teixeira PF. High-Performance PEEK/MWCNT Nanocomposites: Combining Enhanced Electrical Conductivity and Nanotube Dispersion. Polymers (Basel) 2024; 16:583. [PMID: 38475267 DOI: 10.3390/polym16050583] [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: 01/29/2024] [Revised: 02/15/2024] [Accepted: 02/17/2024] [Indexed: 03/14/2024] Open
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High-performance engineering thermoplastics offer lightweight and excellent mechanical performance in a wide temperature range. Their composites with carbon nanotubes are expected to enhance mechanical performance, while providing thermal and electrical conductivity. These are interesting attributes that may endow additional functionalities to the nanocomposites. The present work investigates the optimal conditions to prepare polyether ether ketone (PEEK)/multi-walled carbon nanotube (MWCNT) nanocomposites, minimizing the MWCNT agglomerate size while maximizing the nanocomposite electrical conductivity. The aim is to achieve PEEK/MWCNT nanocomposites that are suitable for melt-spinning of electrically conductive multifilament's. Nanocomposites were prepared with compositions ranging from 0.5 to 7 wt.% MWCNT, showing an electrical percolation threshold between 1 and 2 wt.% MWCNT (107-102 S/cm) and a rheological percolation in the same range (1 to 2 wt.% MWCNT), confirming the formation of an MWCNT network in the nanocomposite. Considering the large drop in electrical conductivity typically observed during melt-spinning and the drawing of filaments, the composition PEEK/5 wt.% MWCNT was selected for further investigation. The effect of the melt extrusion parameters, namely screw speed, temperature, and throughput, was studied by evaluating the morphology of MWCNT agglomerates, the nanocomposite rheology, and electrical properties. It was observed that the combination of the higher values of screw speed and temperature profile leads to the smaller number of MWCNT agglomerates with smaller size, albeit at a slightly lower electrical conductivity. Generally, all processing conditions tested yielded nanocomposites with electrical conductivity in the range of 0.50-0.85 S/cm. The nanocomposite processed at higher temperature and screw speed presented the lowest value of elastic modulus, perhaps owing to higher matrix degradation and lower connectivity between the agglomerates. From all the process parameters studied, the screw speed was identified to have the higher impact on nanocomposite properties.
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- Sofia Silva
- CeNTI-Centre for Nanotechnology and Smart Materials, R. Fernando Mesquita 2785, 4760-034 Vila Nova de Famalicão, Portugal
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- CeNTI-Centre for Nanotechnology and Smart Materials, R. Fernando Mesquita 2785, 4760-034 Vila Nova de Famalicão, Portugal
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- CeNTI-Centre for Nanotechnology and Smart Materials, R. Fernando Mesquita 2785, 4760-034 Vila Nova de Famalicão, Portugal
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- Department of Polymer Engineering, Institute for Polymers and Composites, University of Minho, 4800-058 Guimarães, Portugal
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- CeNTI-Centre for Nanotechnology and Smart Materials, R. Fernando Mesquita 2785, 4760-034 Vila Nova de Famalicão, Portugal
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Omar AM, Hassan MH, Daskalakis E, Smith A, Dooghue J, Mirihanage W, Bartolo PJDS. Biomimetic dual sensing polymer nanocomposite for biomedical applications. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2024; 12:1322753. [PMID: 38444647 PMCID: PMC10913024 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2024.1322753] [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] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/16/2023] [Accepted: 02/02/2024] [Indexed: 03/07/2024] Open
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There is a growing need for sensing materials that can provide multiple sensing capabilities for wearable devices, implantable sensors, and diagnostics tools. As complex human physiology requires materials that can simultaneously detect and respond to slow and fast pressure fluctuations. Mimicking the slow adaptive (SA) and fast adaptive (FA) mechanoreceptors in skin can lead to the development of dual sensing electrospun polymer nanocomposites for biomedical applications. These dual sensing nanocomposites can provide simultaneous sensing of both slow and fast pressure fluctuations, making them ideal for applications such as monitoring vital signs, detecting a wider range of movements and pressures. Here we develop a novel dual sensing PVDF-HFP-based nanocomposite that combines the advantages of capacitive and piezoelectric properties through controling electrospinning environment and processing parameters, polymer solution composition, and addition of nucleating agents such as Carbon Black (CB) to enhance the crystalline development of β-phase, fibre thickness, and morphology. The developed PVDF-HFP/CB nanocomposite presents and response to both slow and fast pressure fluctuations with high capacitance (5.37 nF) and output voltage (1.51 V) allowing for accurate and reliable measurements.
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- Abdalla M. Omar
- Department of Mechanical, Aerospace, and Civil Engineering, University of Manchester, Manchester, United Kingdom
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- Department of Mechanical, Aerospace, and Civil Engineering, University of Manchester, Manchester, United Kingdom
- Singapore Centre for 3D Printing (SC3DP), School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, Singapore
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- Department of Mechanical, Aerospace, and Civil Engineering, University of Manchester, Manchester, United Kingdom
- Singapore Centre for 3D Printing (SC3DP), School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, Singapore
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- Department of Materials, The University of Manchester, Manchester, United Kingdom
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- Department of Mechanical, Aerospace, and Civil Engineering, University of Manchester, Manchester, United Kingdom
- Singapore Centre for 3D Printing (SC3DP), School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, Singapore
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Xia Y, Xu K, Luo M, Li Z, He S, Gong T, Zhang Z, Deng L. A Bilayer Microneedle for Modulated Sequential Release of Adrenaline and Lidocaine for Prolonged Local Anesthesia. ACS Appl Bio Mater 2024; 7:1229-1239. [PMID: 38254256 DOI: 10.1021/acsabm.3c01128] [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] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/24/2024]
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Chronic pain emerges as a major global health issue, significantly impacting individuals' health and quality of life. In this study, we designed a bilayer microneedle loaded with lidocaine nanocomposites in the inner layer and adrenaline (Adr) in the outer layer (HCP MNs) for modulated sequential release to achieve prolonged local anesthesia. The obtained HCP MNs featured an intact structure with adequate mechanical strength for efficient skin penetration. The bilayer structure of MNs was evidenced by loading two fluorescent dyes in each layer. Furthermore, these HCP MNs were capable of inducing rapid as well as prolonged local anesthetic effects in guinea pigs. Hence, the bilayer MN coloaded with Adr and lidocaine nanocomposite serves as a promising transdermal delivery platform for chronic pain management.
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- Yunli Xia
- Key Laboratory of Drug-Targeting and Drug Delivery System of the Education Ministry and Sichuan Province, Sichuan Engineering Laboratory for Plant-Sourced Drug and Sichuan Research Center for Drug Precision Industrial Technology, West China School of Pharmacy, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- Key Laboratory of Drug-Targeting and Drug Delivery System of the Education Ministry and Sichuan Province, Sichuan Engineering Laboratory for Plant-Sourced Drug and Sichuan Research Center for Drug Precision Industrial Technology, West China School of Pharmacy, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- Key Laboratory of Drug-Targeting and Drug Delivery System of the Education Ministry and Sichuan Province, Sichuan Engineering Laboratory for Plant-Sourced Drug and Sichuan Research Center for Drug Precision Industrial Technology, West China School of Pharmacy, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- Key Laboratory of Drug-Targeting and Drug Delivery System of the Education Ministry and Sichuan Province, Sichuan Engineering Laboratory for Plant-Sourced Drug and Sichuan Research Center for Drug Precision Industrial Technology, West China School of Pharmacy, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- Key Laboratory of Drug-Targeting and Drug Delivery System of the Education Ministry and Sichuan Province, Sichuan Engineering Laboratory for Plant-Sourced Drug and Sichuan Research Center for Drug Precision Industrial Technology, West China School of Pharmacy, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- Key Laboratory of Drug-Targeting and Drug Delivery System of the Education Ministry and Sichuan Province, Sichuan Engineering Laboratory for Plant-Sourced Drug and Sichuan Research Center for Drug Precision Industrial Technology, West China School of Pharmacy, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- Key Laboratory of Drug-Targeting and Drug Delivery System of the Education Ministry and Sichuan Province, Sichuan Engineering Laboratory for Plant-Sourced Drug and Sichuan Research Center for Drug Precision Industrial Technology, West China School of Pharmacy, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- Key Laboratory of Drug-Targeting and Drug Delivery System of the Education Ministry and Sichuan Province, Sichuan Engineering Laboratory for Plant-Sourced Drug and Sichuan Research Center for Drug Precision Industrial Technology, West China School of Pharmacy, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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Şimşek B, Ruhkopf J, Plachetka U, Rademacher N, Belete M, Lemme MC. Silver Nanoparticle-Assisted Electrochemically Exfoliated Graphene Inks Coated on PVA-Based Self-Healing Polymer Composites for Soft Electronics. ACS Appl Mater Interfaces 2024; 16:7838-7849. [PMID: 38295437 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c17851] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/02/2024]
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Smart sensors with self-healing capabilities have recently aroused increasing interest in applications in soft electronics. However, challenges remain in balancing the sensors' self-healing and compatibility between their sensing and substrate layers. This study evaluated several self-healing polymer substrates and graphene ink-based strain-sensing coatings. The optimum electrochemically exfoliated graphene (e-graphene)/silver nanoparticle-coated tannic acid (TA)/superabsorbent polymer/graphene oxide (GO) blended poly(vinyl alcohol) polymer composites exhibited improvements of 47.1 and 39.2%, respectively, for the healing efficiency in a substrate crack area and in the graphene-based sensing layer due to conductive layer adhesion. While TA was found to improve healing efficiency on the coating surface by forming hydrogen bonds between the sensing and polymer layers, GO healed the polymer surface due to its ability to form bonds in the polymer matrix. The superabsorbent polymer was found to absorb excess water in e-graphene dispersion due to its host-guest interaction, while also reducing the coating thickness.
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- Barış Şimşek
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Çankırı Karatekin University, 18100 Çankırı, Turkey
- Chair of Electronic Devices, RWTH Aachen University, Otto-Blumenthal-Strasse 2, 52074 Aachen, Germany
- Graphene & 2D-Materials Center, RWTH Aachen University, Templergraben 55, 52062 Aachen, Germany
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- Chair of Electronic Devices, RWTH Aachen University, Otto-Blumenthal-Strasse 2, 52074 Aachen, Germany
- Graphene & 2D-Materials Center, RWTH Aachen University, Templergraben 55, 52062 Aachen, Germany
- AMO GmbH, Gesellschaft für Angewandte Mikro- und Optoelektronik mbH, Otto-Blumenthal-Straße 25, 52074 Aachen, Germany
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- AMO GmbH, Gesellschaft für Angewandte Mikro- und Optoelektronik mbH, Otto-Blumenthal-Straße 25, 52074 Aachen, Germany
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- Chair of Electronic Devices, RWTH Aachen University, Otto-Blumenthal-Strasse 2, 52074 Aachen, Germany
- Graphene & 2D-Materials Center, RWTH Aachen University, Templergraben 55, 52062 Aachen, Germany
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- Chair of Electronic Devices, RWTH Aachen University, Otto-Blumenthal-Strasse 2, 52074 Aachen, Germany
- Graphene & 2D-Materials Center, RWTH Aachen University, Templergraben 55, 52062 Aachen, Germany
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- Chair of Electronic Devices, RWTH Aachen University, Otto-Blumenthal-Strasse 2, 52074 Aachen, Germany
- Graphene & 2D-Materials Center, RWTH Aachen University, Templergraben 55, 52062 Aachen, Germany
- AMO GmbH, Gesellschaft für Angewandte Mikro- und Optoelektronik mbH, Otto-Blumenthal-Straße 25, 52074 Aachen, Germany
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Wawrzyńczak A, Chudzińska J, Feliczak-Guzik A. Metal and metal oxides nanoparticles as nanofillers for biodegradable polymers. Chemphyschem 2024:e202300823. [PMID: 38353297 DOI: 10.1002/cphc.202300823] [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: 11/05/2023] [Revised: 02/13/2024] [Indexed: 03/06/2024]
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Polymeric materials, despite their many undeniable advantages, nowadays are a major environmental challenge. Thus, in recent years biodegradable polymer matrices have been widely used in various sectors, including the medicinal, chemical, and packaging industry. Their widespread use is due to the properties of biodegradable polymer matrices, among which are their adjustable physicochemical and mechanical properties, as well as lower environmental impact. The properties of biodegradable polymers can be modified with various types of nanofillers, among which clays, organic and inorganic nanoparticles, and carbon nanostructures are most commonly used. The performance of the final product depends on the size and uniformity of the used nanofillers, as well as on their distribution and dispersion in the polymer matrix. This literature review aims to highlight new research results on advances and improvements in the synthesis, physicochemical properties and applications of biodegradable polymer matrices modified with metal nanoparticles and metal oxides.
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- Agata Wawrzyńczak
- Department of Chemistry, Adam Mickiewicz University, Poznań University 8, 61-614, Poznań, Poland
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- Department of Chemistry, Adam Mickiewicz University, Poznań University 8, 61-614, Poznań, Poland
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- Department of Chemistry, Adam Mickiewicz University, Poznań University 8, 61-614, Poznań, Poland
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Rui G, Bernholc JJ, Zhang S, Zhang Q. Dilute Nanocomposites: Tuning Polymer Chain Local Nanostructures to Enhance Dielectric Responses. Adv Mater 2024:e2311739. [PMID: 38345782 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202311739] [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: 11/06/2023] [Revised: 01/26/2024] [Indexed: 02/23/2024]
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Dielectric polymers possessing high energy and low losses are of great interest for electronic and electric devices and systems. Nanocomposites in which high dielectric constant (high-K) nanofillers at high loading (>10 vol%) are admixed with polymer matrix have been investigated for decades, aiming at enhancing the dielectric performance, but with limited success. In 2017, it is discovered that reducing nanofiller loading to less than 0.5 vol% in polymer matrix can lead to marked enhancement in dielectric performance. Here, we reviewed the discoveries and advances of this unconventional approach to enhance dielectric performance of polymers. Experimental studies uncover that nanofillers lead to interfaces changes over distances larger than 100 nm. Experimental and modeling results show that introducing free volume in polymers reduces the constraints of glass matrix on dipoles in polymers, leading to enhanced K without affecting breakdown. Moreover, low-K nanofillers at low-volume loading serve as deep traps for charges, lowering conduction losses and increasing breakdown strength. The dilute nanocomposites provide new avenues for designing dielectric polymers with high K, minimal losses, and robust breakdown fields, thus achieving high energy and power density and low loss for operation over a broad temperature regime.
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- Guanchun Rui
- Arkema Inc., 900 First Avenue, King of Prussia, PA, 19406, USA
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- PolyK Technologies, State College, PA, 16801, USA
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- School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, Materials Research Institute, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA, 16802, USA
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Liu S, Yang M, Barton H, Xu W. Designed Microbial Biosynthesis of Hierarchical Bone-Mimetic Biocomposites in 3D-Printed Soft Bioreactors. ACS Appl Mater Interfaces 2024; 16:5513-5521. [PMID: 38261734 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c15706] [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] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/25/2024]
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The creation of 3D biomimetic composite structures has important applications in tissue engineering, lightweight structures, drug delivery, and sensing. Previous approaches in fabricating 3D biomimetic composites have relied on blending or assembling chemically synthesized molecules or structures, making it challenging to achieve precise control of the size, geometry, and internal structure of the biomimetic composites. Here, we present a new approach for the creation of 3D bone-mimetic biocomposites with precisely controlled shape, hierarchical structure, and functionalities. Our approach is based on the integration of programmable microbial biosynthesis with 3D printing of gas-permeable and customizable bioreactors. The organic and inorganic components are bacterial cellulose and calcium hydroxyapatite via a mineral precursor, which are generated by Komagataeibacter xylinus and Bacillus simplex P6A, respectively, in 3D-printed silicone bioreactors in consecutive culturing cycles. This study is of high significance to biocomposites, biofabrication, and tissue engineering as it paves the way for the synergistic integration of microbial biosynthesis and additive manufacturing.
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- Shan Liu
- School of Polymer Science and Polymer Engineering, The University of Akron, Akron, Ohio 44325, United States
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- School of Polymer Science and Polymer Engineering, The University of Akron, Akron, Ohio 44325, United States
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- Department of Biology, The University of Akron, Akron, Ohio 44325, United States
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- School of Polymer Science and Polymer Engineering, The University of Akron, Akron, Ohio 44325, United States
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Han M. Intrinsic high frequency permeability of magnetic nanocomposites: uncertainty principle. Nanotechnology 2024; 35:175701. [PMID: 38241750 DOI: 10.1088/1361-6528/ad20a1] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/26/2023] [Accepted: 01/19/2024] [Indexed: 01/21/2024]
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The intrinsic high frequency permeability spectra of ferromagnetic conductive nanocomposites containing different volume fractions of nanoscale iron and cobalt have been simulated. A law is proposed to explain the simulated results by assuming that there are plenty of Landau-Lifshitz-Gilbert (LLG) type natural resonances contributing to the intrinsic permeability spectra. The results clearly show that the spectra strongly depend on the distribution of local effective magnetic field, the interaction between the magnetic particles, the inhomogeneous damping constant of LLG precession, and the initial equilibrium states. Especially, the effect of particles shape distribution in each sampling on the local effective magnetic field. In view of this fact: it is absolutely impossible to have the same effect from these factors when someone prepares several measurement samples, an uncertainty principle is believed to hold for measuring the intrinsic permeability of an electromagnetic (EM) composite. Therefore, this law tells us that it should be cautious when comparing or evaluating the EM properties of composites (for instance, EM wave absorbing composites). Memory effect can be used to restore the intrinsic high frequency permeability for a specific defunct composite sample.
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- Mangui Han
- College of Materials and Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Chengdu University of Technology, Chengdu, People's Republic of China
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Ryabchikov YV, Mirza I, Flimelová M, Kana A, Romanyuk O. Merging of Bi-Modality of Ultrafast Laser Processing: Heating of Si/Au Nanocomposite Solutions with Controlled Chemical Content. Nanomaterials (Basel) 2024; 14:321. [PMID: 38392694 PMCID: PMC10891774 DOI: 10.3390/nano14040321] [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: 01/03/2024] [Revised: 01/31/2024] [Accepted: 02/02/2024] [Indexed: 02/24/2024]
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Ultrafast laser processing possesses unique outlooks for the synthesis of novel nanoarchitectures and their further applications in the field of life science. It allows not only the formation of multi-element nanostructures with tuneable performance but also provides various non-invasive laser-stimulated modalities. In this work, we employed ultrafast laser processing for the manufacturing of silicon-gold nanocomposites (Si/Au NCs) with the Au mass fraction variable from 15% (0.5 min ablation time) to 79% (10 min) which increased their plasmonic efficiency by six times and narrowed the bandgap from 1.55 eV to 1.23 eV. These nanostructures demonstrated a considerable fs laser-stimulated hyperthermia with a Au-dependent heating efficiency (~10-20 °C). The prepared surfactant-free colloidal solutions showed good chemical stability with a decrease (i) of zeta (ξ) potential (from -46 mV to -30 mV) and (ii) of the hydrodynamic size of the nanoparticles (from 104 nm to 52 nm) due to the increase in the laser ablation time from 0.5 min to 10 min. The electrical conductivity of NCs revealed a minimum value (~1.53 µS/cm) at 2 min ablation time while their increasing concentration was saturated (~1012 NPs/mL) at 7 min ablation duration. The formed NCs demonstrated a polycrystalline Au nature regardless of the laser ablation time accompanied with the coexistence of oxidized Au and oxidized Si as well as gold silicide phases at a shorter laser ablation time (<1 min) and the formation of a pristine Au at a longer irradiation. Our findings demonstrate the merged employment of ultrafast laser processing for the design of multi-element NCs with tuneable properties reveal efficient composition-sensitive photo-thermal therapy modality.
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- Yury V. Ryabchikov
- HiLASE Centre, Institute of Physics of the Czech Academy of Sciences, Za Radnicí 828, 252 41 Dolní Břežany, Czech Republic
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- HiLASE Centre, Institute of Physics of the Czech Academy of Sciences, Za Radnicí 828, 252 41 Dolní Břežany, Czech Republic
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- HiLASE Centre, Institute of Physics of the Czech Academy of Sciences, Za Radnicí 828, 252 41 Dolní Břežany, Czech Republic
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- Department of Analytical Chemistry, University of Chemistry and Technology, Prague Technická 5, 166 28 Prague, Czech Republic
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- Department of Optical Materials, Institute of Physics of the Czech Academy of Sciences, Cukrovarnická 10, 162 00 Prague, Czech Republic
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Demski S, Brząkalski D, Gubernat M, Dydek K, Czaja P, Żochowski K, Kozera P, Krawczyk Z, Sztorch B, Przekop RE, Marczak M, Ehrlich H, Boczkowska A. Nanocomposites Based on Thermoplastic Acrylic Resin with the Addition of Chemically Modified Multi-Walled Carbon Nanotubes. Polymers (Basel) 2024; 16:422. [PMID: 38337311 DOI: 10.3390/polym16030422] [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: 01/05/2024] [Revised: 01/28/2024] [Accepted: 01/28/2024] [Indexed: 02/12/2024] Open
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The main goal of this work was an improvement in the mechanical and electrical properties of acrylic resin-based nanocomposites filled with chemically modified carbon nanotubes. For this purpose, the surface functionalization of multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) was carried out by means of aryl groups grafting via the diazotization reaction with selected aniline derivatives, and then nanocomposites based on ELIUM® resin were fabricated. FT-IR analysis confirmed the effectiveness of the carried-out chemical surface modification of MWCNTs as new bands on FT-IR spectra appeared in the measurements. TEM observations showed that carbon nanotube fragmentation did not occur during the modifications. According to the results from Raman spectroscopy, the least defective carbon nanotube structure was obtained for aniline modification. Transmission light microscopy analysis showed that the neat MWCNTs agglomerate strongly, while the proposed modifications improved their dispersion significantly. Viscosity tests confirmed, that as the nanofiller concentration increases, the viscosity of the mixture increases. The mixture with the highest dispersion of nanoparticles exhibited the most viscous behaviour. Finally, an enhancement in impact resistance and electrical conductivity was obtained for nanocomposites containing modified MWCNTs.
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- Szymon Demski
- Faculty of Materials Science and Engineering, Warsaw University of Technology, 141 Wołoska St., 02-507 Warsaw, Poland
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- Centre for Advanced Technologies, Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań, 10 Uniwersytetu Poznańskiego St., 61-614 Poznań, Poland
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- Faculty of Materials Science and Ceramics, AGH University of Science and Technology, Al. Mickiewicza 30, 30-059 Cracow, Poland
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- Centre for Advanced Technologies, Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań, 10 Uniwersytetu Poznańskiego St., 61-614 Poznań, Poland
- Faculty of Materials Science and Engineering, Warsaw University of Technology, 141 Wołoska St., 02-507 Warsaw, Poland
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- The Aleksander Krupkowski Institute of Metallurgy and Materials Science, Polish Academy of Sciences, 25 Reymonta St., 30-059 Kraków, Poland
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- Faculty of Materials Science and Engineering, Warsaw University of Technology, 141 Wołoska St., 02-507 Warsaw, Poland
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- Faculty of Materials Science and Engineering, Warsaw University of Technology, 141 Wołoska St., 02-507 Warsaw, Poland
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- Institute of Materials, Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne, Station 12, CH-1015 Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Centre for Advanced Technologies, Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań, 10 Uniwersytetu Poznańskiego St., 61-614 Poznań, Poland
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- Centre for Advanced Technologies, Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań, 10 Uniwersytetu Poznańskiego St., 61-614 Poznań, Poland
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- Faculty of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, Warsaw University of Technology, 85 Narbutta St., 02-524 Warsaw, Poland
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- Centre for Advanced Technologies, Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań, 10 Uniwersytetu Poznańskiego St., 61-614 Poznań, Poland
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- Faculty of Materials Science and Engineering, Warsaw University of Technology, 141 Wołoska St., 02-507 Warsaw, Poland
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Ibrahim MA, Salama A, Zahran F, Abdelfattah MS, Alsalme A, Bechelany M, Barhoum A. Fabrication of cellulose nanocrystals/carboxymethyl cellulose/zeolite membranes for methylene blue dye removal: understanding factors, adsorption kinetics, and thermodynamic isotherms. Front Chem 2024; 12:1330810. [PMID: 38370094 PMCID: PMC10869571 DOI: 10.3389/fchem.2024.1330810] [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: 10/31/2023] [Accepted: 01/18/2024] [Indexed: 02/20/2024] Open
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This study introduces environmentally-friendly nanocellulose-based membranes for AZO dye (methylene blue, MB) removal from wastewater. These membranes, made of cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs), carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC), zeolite, and citric acid, aim to offer eco-friendly water treatment solutions. CNCs, obtained from sugarcane bagasse, act as the foundational material for the membranes. The study aims to investigate both the composition of the membranes (CMC/CNC/zeolite/citric acid) and the critical adsorption factors (initial MB concentration, contact time, temperature, and pH) that impact the removal of the dye. After systematic experimentation, the optimal membrane composition is identified as 60% CNC, 15% CMC, 20% zeolites, and 5% citric acid. This composition achieved a 79.9% dye removal efficiency and a 38.3 mg/g adsorption capacity at pH 7. The optimized membrane exhibited enhanced MB dye removal under specific conditions, including a 50 mg adsorbent mass, 50 ppm dye concentration, 50 mL solution volume, 120-min contact time, and a temperature of 25°C. Increasing pH from neutral to alkaline enhances MB dye removal efficiency from 79.9% to 94.5%, with the adsorption capacity rising from 38.3 mg/g to 76.5 mg/g. The study extended to study the MB adsorption mechanisms, revealing the chemisorption of MB dye with pseudo-second-order kinetics. Chemical thermodynamic experiments determine the Freundlich isotherm as the apt model for MB dye adsorption on the membrane surface. In conclusion, this study successfully develops nanocellulose-based membranes for efficient AZO dye removal, contributing to sustainable water treatment technologies and environmental preservation efforts.
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- Mostafa Ahmed Ibrahim
- NanoStruc Research Group, Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science, Helwan University, Cairo, Egypt
- Production and R&D Unit, NanoFab Technology Company, Giza, Egypt
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- Cellulose and Paper Department, National Research Centre, Giza, Egypt
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- Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science, Helwan University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Institut Européen des Membranes (IEM), UMR 5635, University of Montpellier, ENSCM, CNRS, Montpellier, France
- Gulf University for Science and Technology, GUST, Kuwait
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- NanoStruc Research Group, Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science, Helwan University, Cairo, Egypt
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Indumathi T, Suriyaprakash J, Alarfaj AA, Hirad AH, Jaganathan R, Mathanmohun M. Synergistic effects of CuO/TiO 2 -chitosan-farnesol nanocomposites: Synthesis, characterization, antimicrobial, and anticancer activities on melanoma cells SK-MEL-3. J Basic Microbiol 2024; 64:e2300505. [PMID: 37988658 DOI: 10.1002/jobm.202300505] [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] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/04/2023] [Revised: 10/19/2023] [Accepted: 11/01/2023] [Indexed: 11/23/2023]
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The current investigation focuses on synthesizing copper oxide (CuO)-titanium oxide (TiO2 )-chitosan-farnesol nanocomposites with potential antibacterial, antifungal, and anticancer properties against Melanoma cells (melanoma cells [SK-MEL-3]). The nanocomposites were synthesized using the standard acetic acid method and subsequently characterized using an X-ray diffractometer, scanning electron microscope, transmission electron microscopy, and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy. The results from the antibacterial tests against Streptococcus pneumoniae and Stapylococcus aureus demonstrated significant antibacterial efficacy. Additionally, the antifungal studies using Candida albicans through the agar diffusion method displayed a considerable antifungal effect. For evaluating the anticancer activity, various assays such as MTT assay, acridine orange/ethidium bromide dual staining assay, reactive oxygen species (ROS) generation assay, and mitochondrial membrane potential (MMP) analysis were conducted on SK-MEL-3 cells. The nanocomposites exhibited the ability to induce ROS generation, decrease MMP levels, and trigger apoptosis in SK-MEL-3 cells. Collectively, the findings demonstrated a distinct pattern for the synthesized bimetallic nanocomposites. Furthermore, these nanocomposites also displayed significant (p < 0.05) antibacterial, antifungal, and anticancer effects when tested on the SK-MEL-3 cell line.
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- Thangavelu Indumathi
- Department of Chemistry, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangalore, Karnataka, India
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Nanophotonic Functional Materials and Devices, School of Information and Optoelectronic Science and Engineering, South China Normal University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Botany and Microbiology, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Botany and Microbiology, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Microbiology Unit, Preclinical Department, Faculty of Medicine, Royal College of Medicine Perak (UniKL-RCMP), Universiti Kuala Lumpur, Ipoh, Malaysia
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- Department of Microbiology, Muthayammal College of Arts and Science, Rasipuram, Namakkal, Tamil Nadu, India
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Gao B, Xu S, Xu Q. CO 2 -Induced Spin-Lattice Coupling for Strong Magnetoelectric Materials. Adv Sci (Weinh) 2024; 11:e2303692. [PMID: 37975158 PMCID: PMC10837372 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202303692] [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: 06/06/2023] [Revised: 10/12/2023] [Indexed: 11/19/2023]
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The preparation of 2D magnetoelectric (ME) nanomaterials with strong ME coupling is crucial for the fast reading and writing processes in the next generation of storage devices. Herein, 2D BaTiO3 (BTO)-CoFe2 O4 (CFO) ME nanocomposites are prepared through a substrate-free coupling strategy using supercritical CO2 . Such 2D BTO-CFO with strong coupling is built through alternating in-plane and out-of-plane epitaxy stacking, leading to remarkable mutual biaxial strain effects for spin-lattice coupling. As a results, such strain effect significantly enhances the ferroelectricity of BTO and the ferrimagnetism of CFO, where an unexceptionally high ME coupling coefficient of (325.8 mV cm-1 Oe-1 ) is obtained for the BTO-CFO nanocomposites.
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- Bo Gao
- College of Materials Science & Engineering, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, P. R. China
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- Institute of Advanced Technology, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, P. R. China
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- College of Materials Science & Engineering, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, P. R. China
- Institute of Advanced Technology, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, P. R. China
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Hou S, Xia Z, Pan J, Wang N, Gao H, Ren J, Xia X. Bacterial Cellulose Applied in Wound Dressing Materials: Production and Functional Modification - A Review. Macromol Biosci 2024; 24:e2300333. [PMID: 37750477 DOI: 10.1002/mabi.202300333] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/22/2023] [Revised: 09/12/2023] [Indexed: 09/27/2023]
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In recent years, the development of new type wound dressings has gradually attracted more attention. Bacterial cellulose (BC) is a natural polymer material with various unique properties, such as ultrafine 3D nanonetwork structure, high water retention capacity, and biocompatibility. These properties allow BC to be used independently or in combination with different components (such as biopolymers and nanoparticles) to achieve diverse effects. This means that BC has great potential as a wound dressing. However, systematic summaries for the production and commercial application of BC-based wound dressings are still lacking. Therefore, this review provides a detailed introduction to the production fermentation process of BC, including various production strains and their biosynthetic mechanisms. Subsequently, with regard to the functional deficiencies of bacterial cellulose as a wound dressing, recent research progress in this area is enumerated. Finally, prospects are discussed for the low-cost production and high-value-added product development of BC-based wound dressings.
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- Shuaiwen Hou
- School of Textile Science and Engineering, Tiangong University, Tianjin, 300387, P. R. China
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- School of Textile Science and Engineering, Tiangong University, Tianjin, 300387, P. R. China
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- School of Textile Science and Engineering, Tiangong University, Tianjin, 300387, P. R. China
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- School of Textile Science and Engineering, Tiangong University, Tianjin, 300387, P. R. China
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- School of Textile Science and Engineering, Tiangong University, Tianjin, 300387, P. R. China
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- Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory for Bio-Manufacturing, Biology Institute, Qilu University of Technology (Shandong Academy of Sciences), Jinan, 250103, China
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- Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory for Bio-Manufacturing, Biology Institute, Qilu University of Technology (Shandong Academy of Sciences), Jinan, 250103, China
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Chen S, Jiang Y, Zhu Z, Zhang Q, Zhang C, Zhang Q, Qian W, Zhang S, Wei F. Fluidization and Application of Carbon Nano Agglomerations. Adv Sci (Weinh) 2024; 11:e2306355. [PMID: 38115551 PMCID: PMC10885674 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202306355] [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: 09/04/2023] [Revised: 11/30/2023] [Indexed: 12/21/2023]
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Carbon nanomaterials are unique with excellent functionality and diverse structures. However, agglomerated structures are commonly formed because of small-size effects and surface effects. Their hierarchical assembly into micro particles enables carbon nanomaterials to break the boundaries of classical Geldart particle classification before stable fluidization under gas-solid interactions. Currently, there are few systematic reports regarding the structural evolution and fluidization mechanism of carbon nano agglomerations. Based on existing research on carbon nanomaterials, this article reviews the fluidized structure control and fluidization principles of prototypical carbon nanotubes (CNTs) as well as their nanocomposites. The controlled agglomerate fluidization technology leads to the successful mass production of agglomerated and aligned CNTs. In addition, the self-similar agglomeration of individual ultralong CNTs and nanocomposites with silicon as model systems further exemplify the important role of surface structure and particle-fluid interactions. These emerging nano agglomerations have endowed classical fluidization technology with more innovations in advanced applications like energy storage, biomedical, and electronics. This review aims to provide insights into the connections between fluidization and carbon nanomaterials by highlighting their hierarchical structural evolution and the principle of agglomerated fluidization, expecting to showcase the vitality and connotation of fluidization science and technology in the new era.
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- Sibo Chen
- Beijing Key Laboratory of Green Chemical Reaction Engineering and Technology, Department of Chemical Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Green Chemical Reaction Engineering and Technology, Department of Chemical Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Green Chemical Reaction Engineering and Technology, Department of Chemical Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, China
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- Beijing Research Institute of Chemical Industry, SINOPEC, Beijing, 100013, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Green Chemical Reaction Engineering and Technology, Department of Chemical Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, China
- Ordos Laboratory, Inner Mongolia, 017000, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Green Chemical Reaction Engineering and Technology, Department of Chemical Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Green Chemical Reaction Engineering and Technology, Department of Chemical Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, China
- Ordos Laboratory, Inner Mongolia, 017000, China
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- Beijing Research Institute of Chemical Industry, SINOPEC, Beijing, 100013, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Green Chemical Reaction Engineering and Technology, Department of Chemical Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, China
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Liang W, Zhou C, Bai J, Zhang H, Long H, Jiang B, Liu L, Xia L, Jiang C, Zhang H, Zhao J. Nanotechnology-based bone regeneration in orthopedics: a review of recent trends. Nanomedicine (Lond) 2024; 19:255-275. [PMID: 38275154 DOI: 10.2217/nnm-2023-0187] [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] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/27/2024] Open
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Nanotechnology has revolutionized the field of bone regeneration, offering innovative solutions to address the challenges associated with conventional therapies. This comprehensive review explores the diverse landscape of nanomaterials - including nanoparticles, nanocomposites and nanofibers - tailored for bone tissue engineering. We delve into the intricate design principles, structural mimicry of native bone and the crucial role of biomaterial selection, encompassing bioceramics, polymers, metals and their hybrids. Furthermore, we analyze the interface between cells and nanostructured materials and their pivotal role in engineering and regenerating bone tissue. In the concluding outlook, we highlight emerging frontiers and potential research directions in harnessing nanomaterials for bone regeneration.
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- Wenqing Liang
- Department of Orthopedics, Zhoushan Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine Affiliated to Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Zhoushan, 316000, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Zhoushan Guanghua hospital, Zhoushan, 316000, China
| | - Juqin Bai
- Department of Orthopedics, Zhoushan Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine Affiliated to Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Zhoushan, 316000, China
| | - Hongwei Zhang
- Department of Orthopedics, Zhoushan Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine Affiliated to Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Zhoushan, 316000, China
| | - Hengguo Long
- Department of Orthopedics, Zhoushan Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine Affiliated to Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Zhoushan, 316000, China
| | - Bo Jiang
- Rehabilitation Department, Zhoushan Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine Affiliated to Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Zhoushan, 316000, China
| | - Lu Liu
- Medical Research Center, Zhoushan Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine Affiliated to Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Zhoushan, 316000, China
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- Medical Research Center, Zhoushan Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine Affiliated to Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Zhoushan, 316000, China
| | - Chanyi Jiang
- Department of Pharmacy, Zhoushan Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine Affiliated to Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Zhoushan, 316000, China
| | - Hengjian Zhang
- Department of Orthopedics, Zhoushan Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine Affiliated to Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Zhoushan, 316000, China
| | - Jiayi Zhao
- Department of Orthopedics, Zhoushan Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine Affiliated to Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Zhoushan, 316000, China
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