Leading-Edge Polymer/Carbonaceous Nano-Reinforcement Nanocomposites—Opportunities for Space Sector DOI Open Access
Ayesha Kausar, Ishaq Ahmad

Advances in Materials Science, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 23(4), P. 99 - 122

Published: Dec. 1, 2023

Abstract Carbonaceous or nanocarbon nano-reinforcement nanocomposites have been found as emergent candidates for aerospace industry. Consequently, the multifunctional fabricated using marvelous nanostructures like graphene, carbon nanotube, fullerene, black, etc. Manufacturing techniques also engrossed formation of high performance engineering having fine strength, heat stability, flame resistance, and other space desired features. These practices include solution, in situ, melt procedures, on top specific structural design techniques, structures. The related material property enhancements various carbonaceous nano-reinforcements depends upon type nanocarbon, dimensionality, well inherent features these (in addition to choice manufacturing methods). Furthermore, filled, besides fibers, epoxy matrices. Nanocarbon coated fibers filled resins form nanomaterials materials experiential appropriate Further research may be a key towards future opportunities aero systems. Additionally, explorations structure-property relationships indispensable development advanced

Language: Английский

Hybrid films loaded with 5-fluorouracil and Reglan for synergistic treatment of colon cancer via asynchronous dual-drug delivery DOI Creative Commons
Hai-Rong Mao, Jianfeng Zhou,

Liang Yan

et al.

Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 12

Published: June 13, 2024

Combination therapy with oral administration of several active ingredients is a popular clinical treatment for cancer. However, the traditional method has poor convenience, less safety, and low efficiency patients. The combination pharmaceutical techniques advanced material conversion methods can provide new solutions to this issue. In research, kind hybrid film was created via coaxial electrospraying, followed by casting process. films were composed Reglan 5-fluorouracil (5-FU)-loaded cellulose acetate (CA) core-shell particles in polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP) matrix. Microscopic observations these demonstrated solid cross section loaded particles. X-ray diffraction Fourier-transform infrared tests verified that 5-FU showed amorphous states fine compatibilities polymeric matrices, i.e., PVP CA, respectively. vitro dissolution indicated able desired asynchronous dual-drug delivery, fast release Reglan, sustained 5-FU. controlled mechanisms shown be an erosion mechanism typical Fickian diffusion protocols reported herein pioneer approach fabricating biomaterials multiple drugs, each its own behavior, synergistic cancer treatment.

Language: Английский

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31

Electrosprayed Eudragit RL100 nanoparticles with Janus polyvinylpyrrolidone patches for multiphase release of paracetamol DOI
Jianfeng Zhou, Hao Pan,

Wenjian Gong

et al.

Nanoscale, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 16(17), P. 8573 - 8582

Published: Jan. 1, 2024

Janus nanoparticles with soluble polyvinylpyrrolidone patches located on the insoluble Eudragit RL100 sides were prepared using a side-by-side electrospraying method and are demonstrated to provide biphasic release of paracetamol in turn faster action longer time periods blood drug concentration for therapy.

Language: Английский

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Recent progress of electrospun nanofibers as burning dressings DOI Creative Commons
Shengwei Zhang, Wei Yang,

Wenjian Gong

et al.

RSC Advances, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 14(20), P. 14374 - 14391

Published: Jan. 1, 2024

Burns are a global public health problem, which brings great challenges to and the economy.

Language: Английский

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Dual-Step Controlled Release of Berberine Hydrochloride from the Trans-Scale Hybrids of Nanofibers and Microparticles DOI Creative Commons
Jianfeng Zhou,

Yelin Dai,

Junhao Fu

et al.

Biomolecules, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 13(6), P. 1011 - 1011

Published: June 18, 2023

In this nano era, nanomaterials and nanostructures are popular in developing novel functional materials. However, the combinations of materials at micro macro scales can open new routes for trans-scale products with improved or even performances. work, a brand-new hybrid, containing both nanofibers microparticles, was fabricated using sequential electrohydrodynamic atomization (EHDA) process. Firstly, microparticles loaded drug (berberine hydrochloride, BH) molecules cellulose acetate (CA) were solution electrospraying Later, these suspended into co-dissolved that contained BH hydrophilic polymer (polypyrrolidone, PVP) co-electrospun nanofiber/microparticle hybrids. The EHDA processes recorded, resultant showed typical hybrid topography, distributed all over nanofibers, which demonstrated by SEM assessments. FTIR XRD components within hybrids presented an amorphous state had fine compatibility each other. vitro dissolution tests verified able to provide designed dual-step release profiles, combination fast step from PVP through erosion mechanism sustained insoluble CA via Fickian diffusion mechanism. present protocols pave way

Language: Английский

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37

Electrosprayed Core (Cellulose Acetate)–Shell (Polyvinylpyrrolidone) Nanoparticles for Smart Acetaminophen Delivery DOI Creative Commons
Lin Xu, Hua He, Yutong Du

et al.

Pharmaceutics, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 15(9), P. 2314 - 2314

Published: Sept. 13, 2023

Smart drug delivery, through which the molecules are delivered according to requests of human biological rhythms or by maximizing therapeutic effects, is highly desired in pharmaceutics. Many biomacromolecules have been exploited for this application past few decades, both industry and laboratories. Biphasic release, with an intentional pulsatile release a following extended stage, represents typical smart delivery approach, aims provide fast action long time period effective blood concentration patients. In study, based on use well-known biomacromolecule, i.e., cellulose acetate (CA), as (acetaminophen, ATP)-based sustained carrier, modified coaxial electrospraying process was developed fabricate new kind core–shell nanoparticle. The nanoparticles were able furnish ATP due shell polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP). cost 30% 0.32 h, whereas particles 30.84-h 90% loaded ATP. scanning electron microscope transmission results verified terms their round surface morphologies obvious double-chamber structures. presented core sections amorphous state owing its fine compatibility CA PVP. controlled mechanisms suggested. disclosed biomacromolecule-based process–structure–performance relationship can shed light how develop sorts advanced nano systems.

Language: Английский

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Integrating Chinese Herbs and Western Medicine for New Wound Dressings through Handheld Electrospinning DOI Creative Commons
Jianfeng Zhou,

Liangzhe Wang,

Wenjian Gong

et al.

Biomedicines, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 11(8), P. 2146 - 2146

Published: July 30, 2023

In this nanotechnology era, nanostructures play a crucial role in the investigation of novel functional nanomaterials. Complex and their corresponding fabrication techniques provide powerful tools for development high-performance materials. study, advanced micro-nanomanufacturing technologies composite micro-nanostructures were applied to new type pharmaceutical formulation, aiming achieve rapid hemostasis, pain relief, antimicrobial properties. Briefly, an approach combining electrohydrodynamic atomization (EHDA) technique reversed-phase solvent was employed fabricate beaded nanofiber structure (BNS), consisting micrometer-sized particles distributed on nanoscale fiber matrix. Firstly, Zein-loaded Yunnan Baiyao (YB) prepared using solution electrospraying process. Subsequently, these suspended co-solvent containing ciprofloxacin (CIP) hydrophilic polymer polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP) electrospun into hybrid structural microfibers handheld electrospinning device, forming EHDA product E3. The fiber-beaded morphology E3 confirmed through scanning electron microscopy (SEM) images. Fourier-transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy X-ray diffraction (XRD) analysis revealed amorphous state CIP BNS membrane due good compatibility between PVP. dissolution experiment that exhibits fast disintegration properties promotes CIP. Moreover, vitro drug release study demonstrated complete within 1 min. Antibacterial assays showed significant reduction number adhered bacteria BNS, indicating excellent antibacterial performance. Compared with traditional YB powders Chinese herbs, series advantages potential wound dressing. These include improved effect, sustained active ingredients from YB, convenient covering application, which resulted integration herbs Western medicine. This provides valuable insights multiscale micro-/nano-composite materials pioneers developments types medicines combination herbal medicines.

Language: Английский

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Breath moisture-induced electroactive nanofibrous membrane for efficient antibacterial and antiviral air filtration DOI
Jinmiao Chen,

Shaohua Zhang,

Yuejie Dou

et al.

Separation and Purification Technology, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 348, P. 127772 - 127772

Published: May 1, 2024

Language: Английский

Citations

9

Dual-Step Controlled Release of Berberine Hydrochloride from the Trans-scale Hybrids of Nanofibers and Microparticles DOI Open Access
Jianfeng Zhou,

Yelin Dai,

Junhao Fu

et al.

Published: May 17, 2023

In this nano era, nanomaterials and nanostructures are popular in developing novel functional materials. However, the combinations of nanoproducts with materials at micro macro scale can open new routes for conceiving an improved or even performances. study, a brand-new hybrid, containing both nanofibers particles having microsize, was fabricated using sequential electrohydrodynamic atomization (EHDA) process. Firstly, microparticles loaded drug (berberine hydrochloride, BH) molecules cellulose acetate (CA) were solution electrospraying Later, these suspended into co-dissolved containned BH hydrophilic polymer (polypyrrolidone, PVP), co-electrospun nanofiber/microparticle hybrids. The EHDA processes clearly recorded, resultant products showed typical hybrid topography, distributed all over nanofibers, which demonstrated by SEM assessments. FTIR XRD that components within hybrids presented amorphous state have fine compatibility each other. vitro dissolution tests verified able to provide designed dula-step release profiles, combination fast step from PVP through erosion mechanism sustained insoluble CA via Fickian diffusion mechanism. present protocols pave way trans-scale

Language: Английский

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8

Superior performance of biocomposite nanoparticles PLGA-RES in protecting oocytes against vitrification stimuli DOI Creative Commons

Guiping Hai,

Jiachen Bai,

Yucheng Liu

et al.

Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 12

Published: March 11, 2024

Irreversible cryogenic damage caused by oocyte vitrification limits its widespread use in female fertility preservation. In recent years, nanoparticles (NPs) have gained great attention as potential alternatives protecting oocytes against cryoinjuries. this paper, a novel composite nanoparticle, poly (lactic-co-glycolic acid)-resveratrol (PLGA-RES) was designed to improve the biocompatibility and sustained release properties encapsulating natural antioxidant RES into PLGA NPs. Firstly, biotoxicity oxidation resistance of PLGA-RES were determined, results showed that had nontoxic effect on survival during vitro maturation (IVM) (97.08% ± 0.24% vs. 98.89% 1.11%, p > 0.05). Notably, even increased (65.10% 4.11% 52.85% 2.87%, < 0.05) blastocyst rate (56.13% 1.36% 40.91% 5.85%, Moreover, reduced reactive oxygen species (ROS) level (13.49 2.30 34.07 3.30, 0.01), glutathione (GSH) (44.13 1.57 37.62 1.79, 0.01) elevated mitochondrial membrane (MMP) levels (43.10 1.81 28.52 1.25, observed treated with when compared control group. Subsequently, role played systematically evaluated. The addition thawing significantly improved (80.42% 1.97% 75.37% 1.3%, Meanwhile, GSH (15.09 0.86 14.51 0.78, (22.56 3.15 6.79 0.60, decreased (52.11 2.95 75.41 7.23, abnormality distribution (25.00% 0.29% 33.33% 1.15%, assessed vitrified MII PLGA-RES. Furthermore, transcriptomic analyses demonstrated participated endocytosis PI3K/AKT/mTOR pathway regulation, which verified rescued expression ARRB2 ULK3 protein after treatment. conclusion, exhibited potent activity, could be used an efficacious strategy quality oocytes.

Language: Английский

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Leading-Edge Polymer/Carbonaceous Nano-Reinforcement Nanocomposites—Opportunities for Space Sector DOI Open Access
Ayesha Kausar, Ishaq Ahmad

Advances in Materials Science, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 23(4), P. 99 - 122

Published: Dec. 1, 2023

Abstract Carbonaceous or nanocarbon nano-reinforcement nanocomposites have been found as emergent candidates for aerospace industry. Consequently, the multifunctional fabricated using marvelous nanostructures like graphene, carbon nanotube, fullerene, black, etc. Manufacturing techniques also engrossed formation of high performance engineering having fine strength, heat stability, flame resistance, and other space desired features. These practices include solution, in situ, melt procedures, on top specific structural design techniques, structures. The related material property enhancements various carbonaceous nano-reinforcements depends upon type nanocarbon, dimensionality, well inherent features these (in addition to choice manufacturing methods). Furthermore, filled, besides fibers, epoxy matrices. Nanocarbon coated fibers filled resins form nanomaterials materials experiential appropriate Further research may be a key towards future opportunities aero systems. Additionally, explorations structure-property relationships indispensable development advanced

Language: Английский

Citations

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