Bioplastics
Bioplastics
Novel tri-biopolymer thin film with superior antimicrobial efficacy
30/11/2023 -
Abstract This work reports a novel synthesis, characterization, and performance of antimicrobial polymeric thin films utilizing unreported ternary blend of Chitosan, PLA, and PCL....
A Study of the Relationship between Polymer Solution Entanglement and Electrospun PCL Fiber Mechanics
28/11/2023 -
Electrospun fibers range in size from nanometers to micrometers and have a multitude of potential applications that depend upon their morphology and mechanics. In this paper, we investigate the...
Poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyvalerate) Blends with Poly(caprolactone) and Poly(lactic acid): A Comparative Study
29/11/2023 -
Poly(hydroxybutyrate-co-hidroxyvalerate) (PHBV) is a biodegradable polymer, which is a potential substitute for plastics made from fossil resources. Due to its practical interest in the field of...
Polycaprolactone-Based Films Incorporated with Birch Tar—Thermal, Physicochemical, Antibacterial, and Biodegradable Properties
24/11/2023 -
We present new polymer materials consisting of polycaprolactone (PCL), polyethylene glycol (PEG), and birch tar (D). PEG was introduced into the polymer matrix in order to obtain a plasticizing...
Influence of polymer solution composition on the microstructure and thermal and mechanical characteristics of polycaprolactone films
23/11/2023 -
Polycaprolactone films were prepared by solution casting. Oils and alkanes were added to the polymer solution to fine?tune properties of the films. The oils affected the microstructure and mechanical...
Advances in wound dressing based on electrospinning nanofibers
22/11/2023 -
The cover depicts polymeric scaffolds made of polycaprolactone and poly(lactic?co?glycolic acid) functionalized with a fluorescent molecule that monitors the scaffold's degradation for potential...
Magnetic?field?induced Fe3O4@CNTs/PES/SPSf composite membrane for efficient removal of methylene blue by adsorption and catalytic degradation
17/11/2023 -
The direct influence of compound compatibility on the permeability of final nanocomposite film.AbstractIn this study, the impact of incorporating a plasticizer on the compatibility between...
Electrospun PCL Wires Loaded with Vancomycin on Zirconium Substrate
20/11/2023 -
The current study presents research about electrodeposition in relation to electrospinning PCL wires on a Zr substrate and loading the coating with vancomycin. The structural composition of the...
Multifunctional epoxy/carbon composites with a fully reparable interface
19/11/2023 -
Preparation and test of samples, (1) synthesis of PCL nanoparticles, (2) deposition of PCL nanoparticles on CF via electrophoretic deposition, (3) morphological analysis of neat and PCL?coated CF,...
Fabrication and characterization of PLLA/PCL/Mg?Zn?Y alloy composite stent
19/11/2023 -
Production, Fabrication and Testing of Bioresorbable Radiopaque Composite Stents.Bioresorbable polymeric stents (BPS) can become a promising alternative over permanent stents, as it reduce in?stent...
Poly (ε-caprolactone)-Based Scaffolds with Multizonal Architecture: Synthesis, Characterization, and In Vitro Tests
14/11/2023 -
Tissue engineering is vital in treating injuries and restoring damaged tissues, aiming to accelerate regeneration and optimize the complex healing process. In this study, multizonal scaffolds,...
Novel Polyurethane-Based Systems Modified with Starch and Phase Change Materials for Bone Tissue Regeneration
15/11/2023 -
Novel polyurethane-based materials have been synthesized by a two-step process using poly(ε–caprolactone) diol (PCL) and 1,3–propanediol/starch (PDO/ST)...
Injectable Supramolecular Hydrogels for in Situ Programming of Car?T Cells Towards Solid Tumor Immunotherapy
10/11/2023 -
Chimeric antigen receptor (CAR)?T cell immunotherapy has been approved in the treatment of hematological malignancies, but remains far from satisfaction in solid tumor treatment due to inadequate...
Microfluidic-Assisted Formulation of ε-Polycaprolactone Nanoparticles and Evaluation of Their Properties and In Vitro Cell Uptake
10/11/2023 -
The nanoprecipitation method was used to formulate ε-polycaprolactone (PCL) into fluorescent nanoparticles. Two methods of mixing the phases were evaluated: introducing the organic...
Enhanced dielectric and mechanical properties of polylactic acid/polycaprolactone blends by introducing double?layer carbon nanofillers
08/11/2023 -
The surface properties of polyester fabrics grafted with 2?(perfluorohexyl) ethyl acrylate monomer by electron?beam grafting using the pre?irradiation method were investigated. Uniform surface...
Simulating and Predicting the Mechanical Behavior of Electrospun Scaffolds for Cardiac Patches Fabrication
09/11/2023 -
Fabricating helical scaffolds using electrospinning is a common approach for cardiac implantation, aiming to achieve properties similar to native tissue. However, this process requires multiple...
Remote Outcomes with Poly-ε-Caprolactone Aortic Grafts in Rats
02/11/2023 -
Poly-ε-caprolactone ((1,7)-polyoxepan-2-one; PCL) is a biodegradable polymer widely used in various fields of bioengineering, but its behavior in long-term studies appears to depend...
Copper?PCL/PVP virucidal nanofibers against coronavirus produced by electrospinning technology
30/10/2023 -
This work investigated the virucidal property of copper?loaded poly(??caprolactone) (PCL)/polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP) blended nanofibers against coronavirus. Electrospinning solutions were prepared...
Noninvasive biosensing 3D scaffold to monitor degradation: The potential of fluorescent PCL and PLGA for tissue engineering
26/10/2023 -
The schematic of VARIM method.AbstractIn this study, the impact of incorporating graphene oxide (GO) nanoparticles into the matrix of aramid fiber reinforced polymer (AFRP) composites was...
Prolonged Anesthesia Effects of Locally Administered Ropivacaine via Electrospun Poly(caprolactone) Fibrous Membranes
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Prolonged analgesia is important to safeguard the patient’s comfort and safety during and after surgery in clinical practice. To meet the demand for prolonged analgesia, medical...
Preparation and Characterization of Hybrid Composite Material for Maxillary Sinus Augmentation
27/10/2023 -
The study aimed to synthesis biocomposite material that was more bioactive and could be employed as a graft during bone formation. Cordierite was fabricated via sintering a mixture of 51.4%...
