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Sensors (Basel) ; 23(15)2023 Jul 26.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37571489

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The present review article discusses the elementary concepts of the sensor mechanism and various types of materials used for sensor applications. The electrospinning method is the most comfortable method to prepare the device-like structure by means of forming from the fiber structure. Though there are various materials available for sensors, the important factor is to incorporate the functional group on the surface of the materials. The post-modification sanction enhances the efficiency of the sensor materials. This article also describes the various types of materials applied to chemical and biosensor applications. The chemical sensor parts include acetone, ethanol, ammonia, and CO2, H2O2, and NO2 molecules; meanwhile, the biosensor takes on glucose, uric acid, and cholesterol molecules. The above materials have to be sensed for a healthier lifestyle for humans and other living organisms. The prescribed review articles give a detailed report on the Electrospun materials for sensor applications.

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Int J Mol Sci ; 24(11)2023 May 30.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37298414

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Promising scaffolds for developing advanced tissue engineering architectures have emerged in recent years through the use of nanofibers and 3D printing technologies. Despite this, structural integrity and cell proliferation are highlighted as fundamental challenges for design scaffolds and future prospects. As a biomimetic scaffold, the nanofiber-reinforced hydrogels demonstrated a better compressive modulus and cell growth. Our review focuses on recent promising advances in the development of 3D-printed hydrogels containing polymeric nanofibers that can improve cell-material interaction in biomedical applications. Moreover, an effort has been made to induce studies with diverse types of scaffolds for various cells. Additionally, we discuss the challenges and future prospects of 3D-bioprinted reinforced hydrogels with nanofibers in the medical field, as well as high-performance bioinks.


Asunto(s)
Bioimpresión , Nanofibras , Ingeniería de Tejidos , Andamios del Tejido/química , Nanofibras/química , Polímeros , Impresión Tridimensional , Hidrogeles/química
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Langmuir ; 38(20): 6376-6386, 2022 05 24.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-35561306

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In recent years, adsorption-based membranes have been widely investigated to remove and separate textile pollutants. However, cyclic adsorption-desorption to reuse a single adsorbent and clear scientific evidence for the adsorption-desorption mechanism remains challenging. Herein, silk nanofibers were used to assess the adsorption potential for the typical anionic dyes from an aqueous medium, and they show great potential toward the removal of acid dyes from the aqueous solution with an adsorption rate of ∼98% in a 1 min interaction. Further, we measured the filtration proficiency of a silk nanofiber membrane in order to propose a continuous mechanism for the removal of acid blue dye, and a complete rejection was observed with a maximum permeability rate of ∼360 ± 5 L·m-2·h-1. The Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy studies demonstrate that this fast adsorption occurs due to multiple interactions between the dye molecule and the adsorbent substrate. The as-prepared material also shows remarkable results in desorption. A 50-time cycle exhibits complete adsorption and desorption ability, which not only facilitates high removal aptitude but also produces less solid waste than other conventional adsorbents. Additionally, fluorescent 2-bromo-2-methyl-propionic acid (abbreviated as EtOxPY)-silk nanofibers can facilitate to illustrate a clear adsorption and desorption mechanism. Therefore, the above-prescribed results make electrospun silk nanofibers a suitable choice for removing anionic dyes in real-time applications.


Asunto(s)
Colorantes , Membranas Artificiales , Nanofibras , Seda , Descoloración del Agua , Contaminantes Químicos del Agua , Ácidos/química , Adsorción , Aniones/química , Colorantes/química , Filtración/instrumentación , Filtración/métodos , Concentración de Iones de Hidrógeno , Cinética , Nanofibras/química , Espectroscopía de Fotoelectrones , Seda/química , Espectroscopía Infrarroja por Transformada de Fourier , Descoloración del Agua/instrumentación , Descoloración del Agua/métodos , Contaminantes Químicos del Agua/química
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J Nanosci Nanotechnol ; 18(6): 4439-4444, 2018 Jun 01.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-29442801

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Nanostructured POSS-PEG nanoparticles (NPs, 42.4 nm ~) synthesized by formation of the urethane linkage between the monoisocyanate group (O═C═N-) of Polyhedral oligosilsesquioxane (POSS) macromers and the diol end groups (-OH) of polyethylene glycol (PEG) homopolymers as catalyzed by dibutyl tin dilaurate are of great interest for biomedical applications. However, NP materials based on nonorganic compounds can be cytotoxic. In this study, the preparation of PEG-POSS NPs followed the coating collagen assembly, which alleviates this problem. They also showed controlled surface properties in such a manner that hydrophobicity and biocompatibility were both reachable to give rise to improved cell viability. It indicates that the PEG-POSS coated collagen was appropriate for the proliferation of adipose tissue-derived stem cells to osteogenesis.


Asunto(s)
Tejido Adiposo/citología , Colágeno , Osteogénesis , Polietilenglicoles , Células Madre , Nanopartículas , Compuestos de Organosilicio
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Int J Mol Sci ; 18(3)2017 Mar 03.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-28273799

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The biological performance of artificial biomaterials is closely related to their structure characteristics. Cell adhesion, migration, proliferation, and differentiation are all strongly affected by the different scale structures of biomaterials. Silk fibroin (SF), extracted mainly from silkworms, has become a popular biomaterial due to its excellent biocompatibility, exceptional mechanical properties, tunable degradation, ease of processing, and sufficient supply. As a material with excellent processability, SF can be processed into various forms with different structures, including particulate, fiber, film, and three-dimensional (3D) porous scaffolds. This review discusses and summarizes the various constructions of SF-based materials, from single structures to multi-level structures, and their applications. In combination with single structures, new techniques for creating special multi-level structures of SF-based materials, such as micropatterning and 3D-printing, are also briefly addressed.


Asunto(s)
Materiales Biocompatibles/química , Fibroínas/química , Estructura Molecular , Seda/química , Animales , Biopolímeros/química , Bombyx , Portadores de Fármacos/química , Nanoestructuras/química , Nanoestructuras/ultraestructura , Porosidad , Impresión Tridimensional , Andamios del Tejido/química
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Biopolymers ; 101(4): 307-18, 2014 Apr.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-23868372

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Silk fibroin (SF) nanofiber scaffold containing microalgae Spirulina extract were prepared by electrospinning and the performance and functionality of the scaffold were evaluated. The viscosity and conductivity of the dope solution of Spirulina containing SF were examined for electrospinability and we found that the morphological structure of SF nanofiber is affected by the concentration of Spirulina extract added. The platelet adhesion and coagulation time test confirmed that the Spirulina containing SF nanofiber scaffold had excellent ability to prevent blood clotting or antithrombogenicity that is comparable to heparin. Low cytotoxicity and excellent cell adhesion and proliferation were also observed for Sprulina containing SF nanofiber scaffold by methylthiazolyldiphenyl-tetrazolium bromide assay and confocal fluorescence microscope using fibroblast and human umbilical vein endothelial cells. Based on these results, we believe SF nanofiber scaffold containing Spirulina extract has the potential to be used as tissue engineering scaffold that requires high hemocompatibility.


Asunto(s)
Fibroínas/química , Fibroínas/farmacología , Microalgas/química , Nanofibras/química , Spirulina/química , Animales , Coagulación Sanguínea/efectos de los fármacos , Bombyx , Supervivencia Celular/efectos de los fármacos , Conductividad Eléctrica , Ensayo de Materiales , Microscopía Fluorescente , Nanofibras/ultraestructura , Adhesividad Plaquetaria/efectos de los fármacos , Conejos , Soluciones , Viscosidad
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Int J Biol Macromol ; 261(Pt 2): 129872, 2024 Mar.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38302019

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Micro-to-nano transformation can make a material unique. This research uses jute microfiber to extract Holo and Alpha forms of cellulose, which are later attempted to electrospun into superfine nanofibers (NFs). Initial investigation of morphological, physicochemical, crystallographic, and thermal properties confirmed successful synthesis of Holo and Alpha-cellulose (H/A-cellulose). Afterwards, the electrospinnable concentration of H/A-cellulose was optimized and their bead-free ultrafine NFs in the range of 109-145 nm were fabricated. FTIR analysis confirmed the source composition in Holo and Alpha CNF with the partial formation of trifluoroacetyl esters. Alpha CNF exhibited better structural integrity despite the crystallinity and thermal stability deteriorated in both Holo and Alpha CNF. Both Holo and Alpha CNF exhibited adequate mechanical performance and liquid uptake properties. Alpha CNF showed better morphological stability in organic solvents and slower biodegradation than Holo CNF. Subsequent investigation revealed that both Holo and Alpha CNF didn't exhibit cytotoxic effects on COS-7 cells and above 90 % of cells were viable in contact with both CNF. Significant proliferation and attachment of COS-7 cells were noticed within 7 days of incubation with the prepared CNF. Our findings revealed that jute-extracted cellulose can be a viable and potential source for constructing cellulose-based advanced nano-biomaterials.


Asunto(s)
Celulosa , Nanofibras , Celulosa/química , Materiales Biocompatibles , Nanofibras/química , Biodegradación Ambiental
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Int J Biol Macromol ; 266(Pt 1): 131089, 2024 May.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38521340

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Herein, for the very first time, we report a paper-like biomass, eggshell membrane (ESM), as a suitable platform for the fabrication of a colorimetric sensor (E-Cot). Green ethanolic extract, curcumin (CUR), was used as a sensing material to coat with the ESM. The present E-Cot effectively changed its color (yellow to red) in the real-time monitoring for chicken spoilage. The E-Cot exhibits barrier properties due to its inherent semi-permeability characteristics. Interestingly, the E-Cot showed a significant change in total color difference value (ΔE, 0 days - 0.0-39.6, after 1 day - 39.6-42.1, after 2 days - 42.1-53.6, after 3 days- 53.6-60.1, and after 4 days - 60.1-66.3, detectable by the naked eye) in the real-time monitoring for chicken freshness. In addition, the present E-Cot smart colorimetric sensor is reversible with a change in pH, and the sensor can be reused. Further, the hydrophobic nature of the E-Cot was confirmed by water contact angle analysis (WCA, contact angle of 101.21 ± 8.39). Good antibacterial, barrier, and optical properties of the present E-Cot were also found. Owing to the advantages such as green, efficient, cost-effective, biodegradable, reusable, sustainable, and simple preparation, we believe that the present E-Cot would be a more attractive candidate.


Asunto(s)
Pollos , Colorimetría , Curcumina , Cáscara de Huevo , Animales , Curcumina/química , Curcumina/análisis , Colorimetría/métodos , Cáscara de Huevo/química , Color , Tecnología Química Verde/métodos
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Int J Biol Macromol ; 267(Pt 2): 131375, 2024 May.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38604424

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Compostable zein-polycaprolactone (PZ) electrospun nanofiber integrated with different concentrations of Aster yomena extract loaded halloysite nanotubes (A. yomena-HNT) as bioactive nanofibrous food packaging is reported. SEM micrographs reveal heterogeneous nanofibers. A. yomena extract used in the study showed weak antioxidant activity with AAI and TEAC values of 0.229 and 0.346. In vitro, release profile over 7 days of A. yomena indicates a controlled, sustained, and prolonged release. The prepared nanofibers were effective against both gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria. The prepared composite nanofibers were rendered biocompatible and nontoxic when subjected to WST-1 and LDH assay after incubating with NIH 3T3 mouse fibroblast cell line. PZ-15 nanofiber packaging showed the best postharvest quality preservation in Black mulberry fruits after 4 days of storage at 25 °C and 85 % Rh. Moreover, the in vitro decomposition test reveals that the fabricated nanofibers decompose in the soil and do not pose as a threat to the environment.


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Arcilla , Embalaje de Alimentos , Nanofibras , Nanotubos , Extractos Vegetales , Poliésteres , Zeína , Nanofibras/química , Poliésteres/química , Zeína/química , Ratones , Animales , Arcilla/química , Embalaje de Alimentos/métodos , Nanotubos/química , Células 3T3 NIH , Extractos Vegetales/química , Extractos Vegetales/farmacología , Antioxidantes/farmacología , Antioxidantes/química , Antibacterianos/farmacología , Antibacterianos/química
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ACS Omega ; 9(21): 22734-22743, 2024 May 28.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38826561

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Cu-doping contents in the TiO2 lattice structure were studied to show the effects on the crystal structure, morphology, and photocatalytic activity of TiO2 nanoparticles and thus composite cellulosic nanofibrous membranes. Pristine and copper-doped TiO2 nanoparticles were synthesized using the sol-gel technique, a wet chemical method with the advantages of low synthesizing temperature, uniform nanosize distribution, and purity. The as-synthesized semiconductor nanoparticles were first tested with the dye removal process and then impregnated onto electrospun cellulose nanofibers (CL nanofibers) to acquire modified nanofibers with self-cleaning properties. The as-prepared composite CL nanofibers consisting of doped and undoped TiO2 nanoparticles were characterized by various techniques, such as field emission scanning electron microscopy, transmission electron microscopy, UV-vis, X-ray diffraction, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, and tensile tests. The copper-doped TiO2 molar ratio in the nanocomposite was found to possess a pronounced impact on the dye removal and self-cleaning effects under the visible light spectrum, whereas TiO2 is highly effective under specific UV-light irradiation. Optical measurements and dye decomposition showed that the Cu-doped TiO2 nanocomposite was optimized at a 1% molar ratio by the copper-doping concentration regarding dye removal and self-cleaning applications under the visible light range.

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Adv Sci (Weinh) ; 11(4): e2306711, 2024 Jan.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38041500

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The development of conversion-typed anodes with ultrafast charging and large energy storage is quite challenging due to the sluggish ions/electrons transfer kinetics in bulk materials and fracture of the active materials. Herein, the design of porous carbon nanofibers/SnS2 composite (SnS2 @N-HPCNFs) for high-rate energy storage, where the ultrathin SnS2 nanosheets are nanoconfined in N-doped carbon nanofibers with tunable void spaces, is reported. The highly interconnected carbon nanofibers in three-dimensional (3D) architecture provide a fast electron transfer pathway and alleviate the volume expansion of SnS2 , while their hierarchical porous structure facilitates rapid ion diffusion. Specifically, the anode delivers a remarkable specific capacity of 1935.50 mAh g-1 at 0.1 C and excellent rate capability up to 30 C with a specific capacity of 289.60 mAh g-1 . Meanwhile, at a high rate of 20 C, the electrode displays a high capacity retention of 84% after 3000 cycles and a long cycle life of 10 000 cycles. This work provides a deep insight into the construction of electrodes with high ionic/electronic conductivity for fast-charging energy storage devices.

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ACS Omega ; 9(16): 17706-17725, 2024 Apr 23.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38680368

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Herein, this study was compiled to investigate a suitable solution for the fabrication and development of the multifunctional defense tent from previously reported research. The military always needs to protect their soldiers and equipment from detection. The advancement of infrared detection technology emphasizes the significance of infrared camouflage materials, reducing thermal emissions for various applications. Objects emit infrared radiation detectable by devices, making military targets easily identifiable. Infrared camouflage mitigates detection by lowering an object's infrared radiation, achieved by methods such as reducing surface temperature, which is crucial in designing military tents with infrared (IR) camouflage, considering water repellency and antibacterial features. Water repellency, as well as antimicrobial properties, in army tents is also important as they have to survive in different situations. All these problems should be addressed with the required properties; therefore, the authors try to introduce a new method from which multifunctional tents can be produced through economical, multifunctional, and sustainable materials that have IR protection, water repellency, ultraviolet (UV) protection, air filtration and permeability, and antimicrobial properties. There is still no tent that performs multiple functions at a time, even those functions that do not correlate with each other such as water repellency, IR protection, antimicrobial, and air permeability. So, a multifunctional tent could be the solution to all these problems having all the properties discussed above. In this study based on the literature review, authors concluded a method for the required tent for canvas fabric coated with zinc sulfide (ZnS), graphene oxide (GO), and zinc oxide (ZnO), or these materials should be incorporated in fiber formation because fiber composition has more impact. These multifunctional tents will be very beneficial due to their multifunctions like weather resistance, durability, and long life. These would help the army in their missions by concealing their soldiers and equipment from detection by cameras and providing filtered air inside the tent in case of gases or explosions. The proposed method will help to fulfill the stated and implied needs of customers.

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J Nanosci Nanotechnol ; 13(4): 2582-8, 2013 Apr.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-23763132

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In the present work, we conducted the frictional tests of hydrophobic and hydrophilic polyurethane (PUo and PUi) nanofiber webs against engineering materials; soda-lime glass and silicon wafer. PUi/glass combination, with highest hydrophilicity, showed the highest friction coefficient which decrease with the increase of the applied load. Furthermore, the effects of fluorine coating are also investigated. The friction coefficient of fluorine coated hydrophobic PU nanofiber (PUof) shows great decrease against the silicon wafer. Finally, wiping ability and friction property are investigated when the substrate surface is contaminated. Nano-particle dusts are effectively collected into the pores by wiping with PUo and PUi nanofiber webs both on glass and silicon wafer. The friction coefficient gradually increased with the increase of the applied load.

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J Nanosci Nanotechnol ; 13(3): 1759-64, 2013 Mar.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-23755586

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We report the mechanical property and electromagnetic interference shielding effectiveness (EMI SE) of poly(vinyl alcohol) (PVA)/graphene and PVA/multi-walled carbon nanotube (MWCNT) composite nanofibers prepared by electrospinning. The metal (Cu) was deposited on the resultant PVA composite nanofibers using metal deposition technique in order to improve the mechanical properties and EMI shielding properties. The resulting PVA composite nanofibers and Cu-deposited corresponding nanofibers were characterized by field emission scanning electron microscopy (FE-SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and wide angle X-ray diffraction (WAXD). Tensile tests were performed on the PVA/graphene and PVA/MWCNT composite nanofibers. The tensile strength of the PVA/graphene and PVA/MWCNT composite nanofibers was found to be 19.2 +/- 0.3 MPa at graphene content - 6.0 wt% and 12.2 +/- 0.2 MPa at MWCNT content - 3.0 wt%, respectively. The EMI SE of the Cu-deposited PVA/graphene composite nanofibers was significantly improved compared to pure PVA/graphene composite nanofibers, and also depended on the thickness of Cu metal layer deposited on the PVA composite nanofibers.

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J Nanosci Nanotechnol ; 13(4): 2708-13, 2013 Apr.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-23763148

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In this study, the Poly(vinylidene fluoride-trifluoethylene) (PVDF) electrospun fibers were successfully prepared by electrospinning. Processing parameters, such as solvents and solution temperature were varied to study their influence on fiber dimensions. Electrospun PVDF fibers were characterized by scanning electron microscope (SEM), Fourier transform infrared spectrophotometer (FT-IR), wide angle X-ray diffraction (WAXD) and differential scanning calorimetry (DSC). The result indicated that the solvent component and temperature have great influence on fiber dimensions. 19% PVDF dissolved in DMF/MEK mixed solvents with the ratio of 8:2 was considered to be most suitable in this study. Furthermore, the increasing of solution temperature can probably induce the formation of beta-phases in electrospun PVDF Fibers.

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J Mater Sci Mater Med ; 24(8): 2029-36, 2013 Aug.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-23661256

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In this work, novel poly(ε-caprolactone) (PCL) fibrous membranes incorporating amphiphilic polyhedral oligosilsesquioxane (POSS) telechelic (PEG-POSS telechelic) were prepared via electrospinning. The unique microstructure, morphology, thermal stability of the resulting PCL/PEG-POSS telechelic electrospun nanowebs were investigated by X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy, and thermogravimetric analysis, respectively. The addition of amphiphilic PEG-POSS telechelic strongly influenced the fiber diameters, microstructures of the resultant PCL/PEG-POSS telechelic nanofibers, compared to pure PCL nanofibers. The potential biomedical applications of such PEG-POSS telechelic nanowebs as a scaffolding material were also evaluated in vitro using mouse osteoblast-like MC3T3-E1 cells. The cell adhesion, spreading, and interaction behavior of pure PCL and PCL/PEG-POSS telechelic fibrous membranes were explored. It was found that electrospun PCL fibrous membranes incorporating amphiphilic PEG-POSS telechelic showed higher initial cell attachment than pure PCL due to the higher surface free energy of POSS siloxanes. Moreover, the obtained PCL/PEG-POSS telechelic fibrous scaffolds were found to be nontoxic and to maintain the good adhesion ratio between cells and surface (about ~93 %) after cell culturing for 24 h.


Asunto(s)
Compuestos de Organosilicio/química , Osteoblastos/citología , Poliésteres/química , Polietilenglicoles/química , Andamios del Tejido , Animales , Adhesión Celular/efectos de los fármacos , Técnicas de Cultivo de Célula/instrumentación , Proliferación Celular/efectos de los fármacos , Células Cultivadas , Galvanoplastia/métodos , Ratones , Compuestos de Organosilicio/farmacología , Osteoblastos/efectos de los fármacos , Osteoblastos/fisiología , Poliésteres/síntesis química , Polietilenglicoles/farmacología , Tensoactivos/química , Tensoactivos/farmacología , Andamios del Tejido/química , Difracción de Rayos X
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Polymers (Basel) ; 15(11)2023 May 31.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37299339

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In this research, electrospun PVA/Zein/Gelatin based tri-component active food packaging has been fabricated to enhance the shelf life of food by assuring the food quality (freshness, taste, brittleness, color, etc.) for longer. Electrospinning imparts good morphological properties along with breathability in nanofibrous mats. Electrospun active food packaging has been characterized to investigate the morphological, thermal, mechanical, chemical, antibacterial and antioxidant properties. Results of all tests indicated that the PVA/Zein/Gelatin nanofiber sheet possessed good morphology, thermal stability, mechanical strength, good antibacterial properties along with excellent antioxidant properties, which makes it the most suitable food packaging for increasing the shelf life of different food items like sweet potatoes, potatoes and kimchi. Shelf life of sweet potatoes and potatoes was observed for a period of 50 days, and shelf life of the kimchi was observed for a period of 30 days. It was concluded that nanofibrous food packaging may enhance the shelf life of fruit and vegetables because of their better breathability and antioxidant properties.

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Int J Biol Macromol ; 242(Pt 2): 124945, 2023 Jul 01.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37211079

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INTRODUCTION: Nanofibers are one of the role-playing innovations of nanotechnology. Their high surface-to-volume ratio allows them to be actively functionalized with a wide range of materials for a variety of applications. The functionalization of nanofibers with different metal nanoparticles (NPs) has been studied widely to fabricate antibacterial substrates to battle antibiotic-resistant bacteria. However, metal NPs show cytotoxicity to living cells, thereby restricting their application in biomedicine. OBJECTIVES: To minimize the cytotoxicity of NPs, biomacromolecule lignin was employed as both a reducing and capping agent to green synthesize silver (Ag) and copper (Cu) NPs on the surface of highly activated polyacryloamidoxime nanofibers. The activation of polyacrylonitrile (PAN) nanofibers via amidoximation was employed for enhanced loading of NPs to achieve superior antibacterial activity. METHODOLOGY: At first, electrospun PAN nanofibers (PANNM) were activated to produce polyacryloamidoxime nanofibers (AO-PANNM) by immersing PANNM in a solution of Hydroxylamine hydrochloride (HH) and Na2CO3 under controlled conditions. Later, Ag and Cu ions were loaded by immersing AO-PANNM in different molar concentrations of AgNO3 and CuSO4 solutions in a stepwise manner. The reduction of Ag and Cu ions into NPs to fabricate bimetal-coated PANNM (BM-PANNM) was carried out via alkali lignin at 37 °C for 3 h in a shaking incubator with ultrasonication every 1 h. RESULTS: AO-APNNM and BM-PANNM hold their nano-morphology except for some changes in fiber orientation. XRD analysis demonstrated the formation of Ag and CuNPs as evident from their respective spectral band. Maximum 8.46 ± 0.14 wt% and 0.98 ± 0.04 wt% Ag and Cu species were loaded on AO-PANNM, respectively as revealed by ICP spectrometric analysis. The hydrophobic PANNM turned into super hydrophilic, having WCA of 14 ± 3.32° after amidoximation which further reduced to 0° for BM-PANNM. However, the swelling ratio of PANNM reduced from 13.19 ± 0.18 g/g to 3.72 ± 0.20 g/g for AO-PANNM. Even at the third cycle test against S. aureus strains, 0.1Ag/Cu-PANNM, 0.3Ag/Cu-PANNM, and 0.5Ag/Cu-PANNM displayed bacterial reduction of 71.3 ± 1.64 %, 75.2 ± 1.91 %, and 77.24 ± 1.25 %, respectively. On 3rd cycle test against E. coli, above 82 % bacterial reduction was noticed for all BM-PANNM. Amidoximation increased COS-7 cell viability up to 82 %. The cell viability of 0.1Ag/Cu-PANNM, 0.3Ag/Cu-PANNM, and 0.5Ag/Cu-PANNM was found to be ∼68 %, ∼62, and 54 %, respectively. In LDH assay, almost no release of LDH was detected, suggesting the compatibility of the cell membrane in contact with BM-PANNM. The improved biocompatibility of BM-PANNM even at higher loading (%) of NPs must be ascribed to the controlled release of metal species in the early stage, antioxidant, and biocompatible lignin capping of NPs. CONCLUSIONS: BM-PANNM displayed superior antibacterial activity against E. coli and S. aureus bacterial strains and acceptable biocompatibility of COS-7 cells even at higher loading (%) of Ag/CuNPs. Our findings suggest that BM-PANNM can be used as a potential antibacterial wound dressing and other antibacterial applications where sustained antibacterial activity is needed.


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Nanopartículas del Metal , Nanofibras , Lignina/farmacología , Nanofibras/química , Staphylococcus aureus , Escherichia coli , Nanopartículas del Metal/química , Bacterias , Antibacterianos/farmacología , Antibacterianos/química , Pruebas de Sensibilidad Microbiana
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ACS Omega ; 8(51): 49467-49477, 2023 Dec 26.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38162752

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The development of hybrid composite antibacterial agents for wound dressing has garnered significant attention due to their remarkable antibacterial efficacy and their potential to mitigate microbial resistance. In this study, we present an approach to designing and fabricating wound dressing membranes, utilizing molybdenum oxide-polyacrylonitrile (MoO3/PAN) hybrid composites through electrospinning. Subsequently, we enhanced the membrane's effectiveness by introducing silver (Ag@MoO3/PAN) into the matrix via a rapid (within one min) green synthesis method under UV irradiation. Initially, we discuss the morphological characteristics and structural attributes of the resulting membranes. Subsequent investigations explore the antibacterial mechanisms of both MoO3 and Ag+, revealing that the incorporation of silver substantially enhanced antibacterial activity. Additionally, we elucidate the surface properties, noting that the introduction of silver increases the surface area of the composite membrane by 25.89% compared with the pristine MoO3/PAN membrane. Furthermore, we observe a 9% reduction in the water contact angle (WCA) for the Ag@MoO3/PAN membrane, indicating improved hydrophilicity. Finally, we analyze the release behavior of the Ag@MoO3/PAN membrane. Our findings demonstrate an initial burst release within the first 7 h, followed by a controlled and sustained release pattern over a period of 7 days.

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Polymers (Basel) ; 15(4)2023 Feb 17.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-36850285

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In this study, sustainable water-based films were produced via the solvent-casting method. Petroleum-free-based polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) and carbohydrate-based inulin (INL) were used as matrices. Vegetable-waste pumpkin powder was used in the study because of its sustainability and antibacterial properties. Pickering emulsions were prepared using ß-cyclodextrin. The influence of the different ratios of the ß-cyclodextrin/niaouli essential oil (ß-CD/NEO) inclusion complex (such as 1:1, 1:3, and 1:5) on the morphological (SEM), thermal (TGA), physical (FT-IR), wettability (contact angle), and mechanical (tensile test) characteristics of PVA/inulin films were investigated. Moreover, the antibacterial activities against the Gram (-) (Escherichia coli and Pseudomonas aeruginosa) and Gram (+) (Staphylococcus aureus) bacteria of the obtained films were studied. From the morphological analysis, good emulsion stability and porosity were obtained in the Pickering films with the highest oil content, while instability was observed in the Pickering films with the lowest concentration of oil content. Thermal and spectroscopic analysis indicated there was no significant difference between the Pickering emulsion films and neat films. With the addition of Pickering emulsions, the tensile stress values decreased from 7.3 ± 1.9 MPa to 3.3 ± 0.2. According to the antibacterial efficiency results, films containing pumpkin powder and Pickering emulsion films containing both pumpkin powder and a ratio of 1:1 (ß-CD/NEO) did not have an antibacterial effect, while Pickering emulsion films with a ratio of (ß-CD/NEO) 1:3 and 1:5 showed an antibacterial effect against Escherichia coli, with a zone diameter of 12 cm and 17 cm, respectively. Among the samples, the films with ratio of (ß-CD/NEO) 1:5 had the highest antioxidant capacity, as assessed by DPPH radical scavenging at 12 h intervals. Further, none of the samples showed any cytotoxic effects the according to LDH and WST-1 cytotoxicity analysis for the NIH3T3 cell line. Ultimately, it is expected that these films are completely bio-based and may be potential candidates for use in wound healing applications.

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