Effect of thermal treatments and UV radiation on green soy protein isolated crosslinked electrospun mats

Review Engineering, Biomedical

Tailoring micro/nano-fibers for biomedical applications

Bin Kong et al.

Summary: Nano/micro fibers have attracted much attention in fiber science due to their special functions and properties, and they have a wide range of applications in fields such as environmental engineering, electronics, and biomedicine.

BIOACTIVE MATERIALS (2023)

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Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Green Synthesis of Soy Protein Nanocomposites: Effects of Cross-Linking and Clay Nanoparticles on the Mechanical Performance

Marta Bukartyk et al.

Summary: A green synthesis scheme was used to prepare soy-protein-based clay nanocomposites, and the mechanical properties and cross-linking mechanisms were investigated. The results showed that cross-linking and the addition of nanoparticles dramatically improved the mechanical properties of the resulting composites.

ACS OMEGA (2022)

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Article Chemistry, Physical

Fabrication and characterization of chitosan-polycaprolactone core-shell nanofibers containing tetracycline hydrochloride

Malihe Ghazalian et al.

Summary: Chitosan-polycaprolactone (CS-PCL) core-shell structured nanofibers were successfully prepared by coaxial electrospinning method in this study, demonstrating efficient drug encapsulation and controlled release properties. The nanofibers displayed good degradation behavior and drug release characteristics in vitro, along with promising antibacterial activity, suggesting potential applications in biomedical fields such as wound dressing and drug delivery systems.

COLLOIDS AND SURFACES A-PHYSICOCHEMICAL AND ENGINEERING ASPECTS (2022)

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Review Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Advances in Electrospun Hybrid Nanofibers for Biomedical Applications

Viraj P. Nirwan et al.

Summary: Electrospun hybrid nanofibers with immobilized functional agents in a polymeric matrix possess unique collective properties, making them suitable for various applications. This review summarizes recent research on the fabrication, characterization, and optimization of hybrid nanofibers containing different functional agents, such as inorganic nanoparticles, perovskites, drugs, growth factors, and smart inorganic polymers. Biocompatible and biodegradable polymers, such as chitosan, cellulose, and polycaprolactone, are promising matrices for immobilizing these functional agents. Modified electrospinning techniques, like coelectrospinning and template spinning, are required for assimilating polymeric matrices with functional agents. The review also highlights the advances, challenges, and prospects of hybrid nanofibers for tissue engineering and biomedical applications.

NANOMATERIALS (2022)

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Article Polymer Science

Structural Analysis of Oxidized Sucrose and Its Application as a Crease-Resistant Crosslinking Agent

Mao Feng et al.

Summary: In this study, the structure of oxidized sucrose was analyzed and it was found to exist in the form of a hydrate, with the ability to isomerize into two six-membered hemiacetal rings. The rolling-film experiment demonstrated that oxidized sucrose as a crosslinking agent could improve the wrinkle recovery performance of cotton fabrics.

POLYMERS (2022)

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Article Polymer Science

Recent advances in electrospun nanofibers for wound dressing

Kai Chen et al.

Summary: Electrospun nanofibers have emerged as a promising option for wound dressings, with their high porosity, good mechanical properties, and excellent biocompatibility. They can promote wound healing by moisturizing the wound, facilitating cell respiration, and regenerating damaged skin. Furthermore, their ability to encapsulate active substances or incorporate them into their structural design allows them to meet the diverse requirements of wound therapy. This review article provides an overview of the recent developments in electrospun nanofibers as wound dressings, including the use of different polymer materials, their structural characteristics, and their role in promoting wound healing. The article also explores the future prospects of electrospinning in the development of wound dressings.

EUROPEAN POLYMER JOURNAL (2022)

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Article Pharmacology & Pharmacy

Optimization and characterization of a novel tea tree oil-integrated poly (e-caprolactone)/soy protein isolate electrospun mat as a wound care system

Fatemeh Doustdar et al.

Summary: Electrospun PCL/SPI mats with adjustable physical properties and biological activities can be used as biocompatible wound dressings.

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PHARMACEUTICS (2022)

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Article Engineering, Chemical

Multi-hierarchical nanofiber membrane with typical curved-ribbon structure fabricated by green electrospinning for efficient, breathable and sustainable air filtration

Yankang Deng et al.

Summary: Based on green one-step electrospinning, this study proposes an eco-friendly, curved-ribbon nanofiber membrane for efficient, breathable and sustainable air filtration. It exhibits excellent removal of particulate matter and has remarkable air permeability and stretch ability.

JOURNAL OF MEMBRANE SCIENCE (2022)

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Article Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology

Fabrication and characterization of polycaprolactone/chitosan nanofibers containing antibacterial agents of curcumin and ZnO nanoparticles for use as wound dressing

Pezhman Mosallanezhad et al.

Summary: This study investigated wound dressings composed of polycaprolactone and chitosan, with the inclusion of curcumin and zinc oxide nanoparticles as antibacterial agents. The research showed that the electrospun nanofibers had a nanofibrous structure, good physicochemical properties, and interacted well with water. The inclusion of curcumin, zinc oxide nanoparticles, and chitosan effectively inhibited bacterial growth, but high concentrations of curcumin decreased cell viability and attachment.

FRONTIERS IN BIOENGINEERING AND BIOTECHNOLOGY (2022)

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Article Materials Science, Multidisciplinary

The use of formic acid as a common solvent for electrospinning of hybrid PHB/Soy protein fibers

D. Budurova et al.

Summary: In this study, novel biodegradable materials were developed by using soy protein and poly beta-hydroxybutyrate, with blend nanofibers successfully obtained through electrospinning technique to enhance hydrophilicity. The research findings offer new insights for the development of sustainable and recyclable materials.

MATERIALS LETTERS (2021)

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Article Pharmacology & Pharmacy

Electrospun, sepiolite-loaded poly(vinyl alcohol)/soy protein isolate nanofibers: Preparation, characterization, and their drug release behavior

David Gutschmidt et al.

Summary: In this study, electrospun nanofibers were used for wound management and drug release, with the incorporation of sepiolite as a secondary release control tool. The addition of sepiolite significantly impacted the drug release behavior, leading to slower release rates, while also improving the mechanical strength of the nanofiber mats. This study demonstrates the potential of using natural biomaterials and nanomaterials in controlled-release drug delivery systems.

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PHARMACEUTICS (2021)

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Review Engineering, Chemical

Bio-based electrospun nanofiber as building blocks for a novel eco-friendly air filtration membrane: A review

Yankang Deng et al.

Summary: Air pollution has long been a serious issue affecting the atmospheric environment and human health, and air filtration is an important method to improve air quality. Nanofiber membranes prepared by electrospinning technology show great potential in air filtration due to their porous structure and controllable morphology, while natural polymers are becoming preferred alternatives to traditional synthetic polymers for manufacturing air filtration media.

SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY (2021)

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Article Polymer Science

Random and aligned electrospun poly(ε-caprolactone) (PCL)/poly (1,8-octanediol-co-citrate) (POC) fiber mats for cardiac tissue engineering using benign solvents

Lena Vogt et al.

Summary: The study showed that electrospun cardiac patches made from a blend of poly(1,8-octanediol-co-citrate) (POC) and poly(epsilon-caprolactone) (PCL) exhibited promising mechanical properties and cytocompatibility for applications in cardiac tissue engineering (CTE). Further research is needed to explore their in vitro and in vivo potential.

EUROPEAN POLYMER JOURNAL (2021)

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Review Engineering, Biomedical

Latest advances in electrospun plant-derived protein scaffolds for biomedical applications

Matthaus Davi Popov Pereira da Cunha et al.

Summary: Plant-derived proteins are receiving attention due to their high availability in nature, tailorable properties, biodegradability, biocompatibility, and biological activities. Significant efforts are devoted to exploring their use in various biomedical applications, with electrospinning technology playing a key role in designing drug-loaded biopolymer nanofibrous mats. Examples mainly focused on soy, zein, and gliadin proteins illustrate the recent progress and promising directions in the biomedical field.

CURRENT OPINION IN BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING (2021)

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Article Pharmacology & Pharmacy