Drug-eluting magnesium(Mg)alloy stents have a slower degradation rate and lower restenosis rate compared with uncoated stents,demonstrating good clinical efficacy.However,the release of anti-hyperplasia drugs from coa...Drug-eluting magnesium(Mg)alloy stents have a slower degradation rate and lower restenosis rate compared with uncoated stents,demonstrating good clinical efficacy.However,the release of anti-hyperplasia drugs from coatings delays endothelial tissue repair,thus leading to late stent thrombosis.To address these issues,a dual self-healed coating with various biological properties was fabricated on magnesium fluoride/polydopamine(MgF_(2)/PDA)-treated Mg alloys by spraying-assisted layer-by-layer(LBL)self-assembly of chitosan(CS),gallic acid(GA),and 3-aminobenzeneboronic acid-modified hyaluronic acid(HA-ABBA).The LBL coating,approximately 1.50μm thick,exhibited a uniform morphology with good adhesion strength(~1065 mN).The annual corrosion rate(Pi)of LBL samples was~1400 times slower than that of the Mg substrate,due to the physical barrier function provided by MgF_(2)/PDA layers and the dual self-healed ability of LBL layers.The rapid self-healing ability(with a healing period of~4 h under dynamic/static conditions)resulted from the synergistic interplay between the recombination of diverse chemical bonds within the LBL coating and the coordination of LBL-released GA with Mg2+,as corroborated by computer simulations.Compared with the drug-eluting coatings,the LBL sample demonstrated substantial advantages in anti-oxidation,anti-denaturation of fibrinogen,anti-platelet adhesion,anti-inflammation,anti-hyperplasia,and promoted-endothelialization.These benefits effectively address the limitations associated with drug-eluting coatings.展开更多
To enhance the corrosion resistance of magnesium（Mg） alloy and to impart its surface with antibacterial functionality for inhibiting biofilm formation and biocorrosion, Mg（OH）2 films were fabricated on AZ31 magnes...To enhance the corrosion resistance of magnesium（Mg） alloy and to impart its surface with antibacterial functionality for inhibiting biofilm formation and biocorrosion, Mg（OH）2 films were fabricated on AZ31 magnesium alloy substrates by an in-situ hydrothermal method and well-defined multilayer coatings, consisting of gentamicin sulfate（GS） and poly（sodium 4-styrene sulfonate）（PSS）, were prepared via layer-by-layer（Lb L） assembly. The morphologies, chemical compositions and corrosion resistance of the obtained（PSS/GS）n/Mg sample were investigated using scanning electron microscopy, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, electrochemical methods and immersion tests. Finally, the bactericidal activity of（PSS/GS）n/Mg samples against Staphylococcus aureus was assessed by the zone of inhibition methods and plate-counting method. The so-synthesized composite coating on the Mg alloy substrates exhibits good corrosion resistance and antibacterial performance, which make them attractive as coatings for medical implanted devices.展开更多
Surface functionalization of magnesium(Mg)alloys is desired to obtain the surfaces with both improved corrosion resistance and antibacterial property.A corrosion-resistant and antimicrobial coating was prepared on Mg ...Surface functionalization of magnesium(Mg)alloys is desired to obtain the surfaces with both improved corrosion resistance and antibacterial property.A corrosion-resistant and antimicrobial coating was prepared on Mg alloy surface by layer-by-layer(LbL)assembly of chitosan(CHI)and poly-L-glutamic acid(PGA)by electrostatic attraction.The functionalized surfaces of the Mg alloys were characterized by field-emission scanning electron microscopy(FE-SEM),Fourier transform infrared(FT-IR)spectroscopy and electrochemical tests.The bactericidal activity of the samples against Staphylococcus aureus was assessed by the zone of plate-counting method.The obtained coating on the Mg alloy substrates exhibits good corrosion resistance and antibacterial performance.展开更多
A chitosan/deoxyribonucleic acid(CHI/DNA)_(5)coating was constructed by layer-by-layer(LbL)assembly dip coating method with Mg(OH)_(2)coating as an inner protective layer on AZ31 alloy.X-ray diffractometry,X-ray photo...A chitosan/deoxyribonucleic acid(CHI/DNA)_(5)coating was constructed by layer-by-layer(LbL)assembly dip coating method with Mg(OH)_(2)coating as an inner protective layer on AZ31 alloy.X-ray diffractometry,X-ray photoelectron spectrometry,Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy and field-emission scanning electron microscopy were utilized to represent the chemical compositions and surface morphologies of the coatings.Electrochemical tests and hydrogen evolution measurements were implemented to confirm the good corrosion resistance of the composite coating in artificial body fluid.Antimicrobial activity of the composite coatings was tested via the plate-counting method,and the cytotoxicity of the samples was appraised by MTT assay and Live/dead staining.A double action was put into effect for the composite coating,which the inner Mg(OH)2 coating plays the part of physical barrier,and the outer(CHI/DNA)5 coating is employed as an inducer to fabricate a biocompatible Ca-P corrosion product coating during immersion,making up for its thin thickness.Otherwise,the composite coating is also beneficial for the growth of bone,resulting from the biomineralization effect of the outer polyelectrolyte multilayer.The good antibacterial property of the(CHI/DNA)5/Mg(OH)2 coating is ascribed to the contact-killing strength of CHI.Thus,the obtained(CHI/DNA)5/Mg(OH)2 coating has a wide application prospect in the field of Mg-based bone implantation.展开更多
Thin film composite(TFC) membranes represent a highly promising platform for efficient nanofiltration(NF)processes. However, the improvement in permeance is impeded by the substrates with low permeances. Herein,highly...Thin film composite(TFC) membranes represent a highly promising platform for efficient nanofiltration(NF)processes. However, the improvement in permeance is impeded by the substrates with low permeances. Herein,highly permeable gradient phenolic membranes with tight selectivity are used as substrates to prepare TFC membranes with high permeances by the layer-by-layer assembly method. The negatively charged phenolic substrates are alternately assembled with polycation polyethylenimine(PEI) and polyanion poly(acrylic acid)(PAA)as a result of electrostatic interactions, forming thin and compact PEI/PAA layers tightly attached to the substrate surface. Benefiting from the high permeances and tight surface pores of the gradient nanoporous structures of the substrates, the produced PEI/PAA membranes exhibit a permeance up to 506 L? m-2?h-1?MPa-1, which is ~2–10 times higher than that of other membranes with similar rejections. The PEI/PAA membranes are capable of retaining N 96.1% of negatively charged dyes following the mechanism of electrostatic repulsion. We demonstrate that the membranes can also separate positively and neutrally charged dyes from water via other mechanisms.This work opens a new avenue for the design and preparation of high-flux NF membranes, which is also applicable to enhance the permeance of other TFC membranes.展开更多
A simple and controllable layer-by-layer （LBL） assembly method was proposed for the construction of reagentless biosensors based on electrostatic interaction between functional multiwall carbon nanotubes （MWNTs） a...A simple and controllable layer-by-layer （LBL） assembly method was proposed for the construction of reagentless biosensors based on electrostatic interaction between functional multiwall carbon nanotubes （MWNTs） and enzyme-mediator biocomposites. The carboxylated MWNTs were wrapped with polycations poly（allylamine hydrochloride） （PAH） and the resulting PAH-MWNTs were well dispersed and positively charged. As a water-soluble dye methylene blue （MB） could mix well with horseradish peroxidase （HRP） to form a biocompatible and negativelycharged HRP-MB biocomposite. A （PAH-MWNTs/HRP-MB）, bionanomultilayer was then prepared by electrostatic LBL assembly of PAH-MWNTs and HRP-MB on a polyelectrolyte precursor film-modified Au electrode. Due to the excellent biocompatibility of HRP-MB biocomposite and the uniform LBL assembly, the immobilized HRP could retain its natural bioactivity and MB could efficiently shuttle electrons between HRP and the electrode. The incorporation of MWNTs in the bionanomultilayer enhanced the surface coverage concentration of the electroactive enzyme and increased the catalytic current response of the electrode. The proposed biosensor displayed a fast response （2 s） to hydrogen peroxide with a low detection limit of 2.0× 10^-7 mol/L （S/N=3）. This work provided a versatile platform in the further development of reagentless biosensors.展开更多
Polypropylene（PP） meltblown fibers were coated with titanium dioxide（Ti O2） nanoparticles using layer-by-layer（Lb L） deposition technique. The fibers were first modified with 3layers of poly（4-styrenesulfonic a...Polypropylene（PP） meltblown fibers were coated with titanium dioxide（Ti O2） nanoparticles using layer-by-layer（Lb L） deposition technique. The fibers were first modified with 3layers of poly（4-styrenesulfonic acid）（PSS） and poly（diallyl-dimethylammonium chloride）（PDADMAC） to improve the anchoring of the Ti O2 nanoparticle clusters. PDADMAC, which is positively charged, was then used as counter polyelectrolyte in tandem with anionic Ti O2 nanoparticles to construct Ti O2/PDADMAC bilayer in the Lb L fashion. The number of deposited Ti O2/PDADMAC layers was varied from 1 to 7 bilayer, and could be used to adjust Ti O2 loading. The Lb L technique showed higher Ti O2 loading efficiency than the impregnation approach. The modified fibers were tested for their photocatalytic activity against a model dye, Methylene Blue（MB）. Results showed that the Ti O2 modified fibers exhibited excellent photocatalytic activity efficiency similar to that of Ti O2 powder dispersed in solution. The deposition of Ti O23 bilayer on the PP substrate was sufficient to produce nanocomposite fibers that could bleach the MB solution in less than 4 hr.Ti O2-Lb L constructions also preserved Ti O2 adhesion on substrate surface after 1 cycle of photocatalytic test. Successive photocatalytic test showed decline in MB reduction rate with loss of Ti O2 particles from the substrate outer surface. However, even in the third cycle, the Ti O2 modified fibers are still moderately effective as it could remove more than 95% of MB after 8 hr of treatment.展开更多
In order to develop a facile and precisely controlled approach to synthesize hierarchical mesoporous materials with tailored property, in this work, a novel study was carried out to fabricate montmorillonitechitosan h...In order to develop a facile and precisely controlled approach to synthesize hierarchical mesoporous materials with tailored property, in this work, a novel study was carried out to fabricate montmorillonitechitosan hollow and hierarchical mesoporous spheres(MMTNS@CS-HMPHS) based on single-template layer-by-layer(Lb L) assembly. Scanning electron microscopy(SEM), transmission electron microscopy(TEM), specific surface area analysis and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy(XPS) analyses were carried out to characterize the morphology and surface properties of MMTNS@CS-HMPHS. Benefitting from the unique lamellar structure of MMTNS, mesoporous channels are formed on the shell of MMTNS@CS hollow spheres, resulting in high surface area. Moreover, the surface functionalization and pore size of MMTNS@CS-HMPHS can be easily tuned, due to the tailored property through Lb L assembly method.Besides the unique microstructure, MMTNS@CS-HMPHS also possesses the active sites generated from both MMT and chitosan, which greatly promotes its performance in fields of adsorption, drug delivery and catalyst supports, etc.展开更多
The layer-by-layer(LBL) self assembly of anionic and cationic multi-walled carbon nanotubes(MWNTs) through electrostatic interaction has been carried out to fabricate all-MWNT multilayer films.The alternate uniform as...The layer-by-layer(LBL) self assembly of anionic and cationic multi-walled carbon nanotubes(MWNTs) through electrostatic interaction has been carried out to fabricate all-MWNT multilayer films.The alternate uniform assembly of anionic and cationic MWNTs was investigated by UV-vis spectroscopy.Scanning electron microscopy(SEM) images displayed the growth of the MWNT films.展开更多
Spherical polyelectrolyte brushes （SPBs） consisting of polystyrene （PS） core and poly（2-aminoethyl methacrylate hydrochloride） （PAEMH） shell were prepared by photo-emulsion polymerization. Au nanoparticles （A...Spherical polyelectrolyte brushes （SPBs） consisting of polystyrene （PS） core and poly（2-aminoethyl methacrylate hydrochloride） （PAEMH） shell were prepared by photo-emulsion polymerization. Au nanoparticles （Au-NPs） with controlled size and size distribution were synthesized in situ using SPBs as nanoreactors. Via layer-by-layer deposition technique on the surface of SPBs, nano-composite particles with Au/Ag-NPs bilayer and Au/Ag/Au-NPs trilayer were prepared. The structures of the as-prepared Au/Ag multilayer SPBs were characterized by UV-Vis spectroscopy, TEM, ICP-AES and DLS. The charge reversal of the nano-composite particles observed by zeta potential confirmed the success of layer-by-layer assembly. The Au/Ag-NPs bilayer nano-composite particles showed high catalytic efficiency with an apparent activation energy of about 41.2 kJ/mol in the reduction reaction of 4-nitrophenol to 4-aminophenol in the existence of sodium borohydride monitored. The catalytic activity ofAu/Ag-NPs multilayer SPBs close to that of Au-NPs SPBs and much higher than that of Ag-NPs SPBs reveals its potential applications in cost-effective catalysts with high-performance.展开更多
Layer-by-layer(LbL)assembly technology is a facile method for constructing thin film composite membrane.Herein,a novel nanofiltration(NF)membrane was prepared by LbL assembly of polyethyleneimine(PEI)and sodium lignos...Layer-by-layer(LbL)assembly technology is a facile method for constructing thin film composite membrane.Herein,a novel nanofiltration(NF)membrane was prepared by LbL assembly of polyethyleneimine(PEI)and sodium lignosulfonate(LS)followed by cross-linking.The surface composition,morphology,and property of PEI/LS bilayer were detailedly investigated by FTIR/ATR,XPS,SEM,AFM,and water contact angle test.The PEI/LS bilayer full of amino and hydroxyl groups presents increased roughness and improved hydrophilicity.Moreover,the NF performance of PEI/LS LbL assembly membranes can be modulated by bilayer number,polyelectrolyte concentration,and salt content.The water flux reduced while the salt rejection greatly improved as increasing the bilayer numbers,PEI concentration,or NaCl content.More than 95%MgSO4 and MgCl2,as well as 80%NaCl can be rejected by a NF membrane prepared by 6 PEI/LS bilayers,1 wt%PEI,0.5 wt%LS,and 1 mol/L NaCl.Furthermore,this NF membrane can be used to remove more than 95%heavy metal ions(Cd2+,Zn2+,Mn2+,Cr2+,Cu2+,and Ni2+).This work proposed a promising NF membrane by using PEI/LS as low cost polyelectrolytes and facile LbL assembly method,which should receive much attention in water purification.展开更多
Layer-by-layer(LBL)assembly shows great potential in fabrication of flexible conductive cotton fabrics(FCCF)with carbon nanotubes(CNT)as conductive components but is limited because complicated chemical modification o...Layer-by-layer(LBL)assembly shows great potential in fabrication of flexible conductive cotton fabrics(FCCF)with carbon nanotubes(CNT)as conductive components but is limited because complicated chemical modification of CNT is usually required.Herein,we reported a facile and eco-friendly LBL approach to fabricating FCCF by dipping in chitosan(CS)aqueous solution and poly(sodium 4-styrenesulfonate)(PSS)wrapped CNT aqueous dispersion alternately.The FCCF with electrical conductivity higher than 30 S/m was achieved when 4 layers of CNT were coated on the cotton fabric(CF).The obtained FCCF possessed outstanding mechanical stability with electrical resistivity almost unchanged after exposure to 500 times mechanical abrasion and 500 circles of tape peeling.The FCCF showed excellent strain sensing performance with high sensitivity(with a gauge factor up to 35.1)and a fast response time(70 ms).It can be used as a strain sensor to accurately detect various human deformations such as finger bending and joint movements.The FCCF could be used as a temperature sensor in that it exhibited stable and reproducible negative temperature sensing behavior in the temperature range of 30-100℃.展开更多
The increasing consciousness about the depletion of natural resources and the sustainability agenda are the major driving forces to try to reuse and recycle organic materials such as agri-food and industrial wastes.In...The increasing consciousness about the depletion of natural resources and the sustainability agenda are the major driving forces to try to reuse and recycle organic materials such as agri-food and industrial wastes.In this context,keratin fibers,as a waste from the tannery industry,represent a great opportunity for the development of green functional materials.In this paper,keratin fibers were surface functionalized using the Layer-by-Layer(LbL)deposition technique and then freeze-dried in order to obtain a lightweight,fire-resistant,and sustainable material.The LbL coating,made with chitosan and carboxymethylated cellulose nanofibers,is fundamental in enabling the formation of a self-sustained structure after freeze-drying.The prepared porous fiber networks(density 100 kg m^(-3))display a keratin fiber content greater than 95 wt%and can easily self-extinguish the flame during a flammability test in a vertical configuration.In addition,during forced combustion tests(50 kW m^(-2))the samples exhibited a reduction of 37% in heat release rate and a reduction of 75%in smoke production if compared with a commercial polyurethane foam.The results obtained represent an excellent opportunity for the development of fire-safe sustainable materials based on fiber wastes.展开更多
The layer by layer complexation technique of polymer and metal ion was successfully utilized to fabricate the ultrathin multilayer film of poly(3 thiophene acetic acid (PTAA) and Tb 3+ ion by dipping the subst...The layer by layer complexation technique of polymer and metal ion was successfully utilized to fabricate the ultrathin multilayer film of poly(3 thiophene acetic acid (PTAA) and Tb 3+ ion by dipping the substrates alternatively in polymer and Tb 3+ ion aqueous solutions. UV-vis measurement revealed that the absorbance has linearity with the bilayer number from layer to layer and the X ray photoelectron spectrum (XPS) confirmed the existence of Tb 3+ ion. The pH of both the polymer and TbCl 3 solutions influence the thickness dramatically while the concentration of the solutions is not so sensitive. The luminescent spectrum of the complex film shows the characteristic emission of Tb 3+ ion as well as the ligand indicating the formation of the complex.展开更多
The simple LBL technique was introduced to fabricate green nacre-like chatosan/montmorillonite （CHI/MMT） films. The results of SEM and XRD analysis demonstrate that the produced CHI/MMT composites films stacked dens...The simple LBL technique was introduced to fabricate green nacre-like chatosan/montmorillonite （CHI/MMT） films. The results of SEM and XRD analysis demonstrate that the produced CHI/MMT composites films stacked densely together to bring out well-defined nacre-like brick-mortar structure. The nanoindentation technique is used to characterize the mechanical properties of the layered nanocomposite films, which show enhanced mechanical modulus （up to -6.64 GPa） compared with the pure chitosan.展开更多
Orthopedic implants for the treatment of bone defects from various causes have been challenged by insufficient osseointegration,bacterial infection,oxidative stress,immune rejection,and insufficient individualized tre...Orthopedic implants for the treatment of bone defects from various causes have been challenged by insufficient osseointegration,bacterial infection,oxidative stress,immune rejection,and insufficient individualized treatment.These challenges not only impact treatment outcomes but also severely impact patients’daily lives.Layer-by-Layer(LbL)serves as a simple surface coating technique,in simple terms,to functionalize implants by sequentially adsorbing oppositely charged materials onto a substrate.In orthopaedics,LbL self-assembly technology solves some of the challenges by loading various drugs or biological agents on the implant surface and controlling their release precisely to the site of bone defects in a personalized way.This review will introduce the basic principle and the development of LbL in orthopaedics,review and analyze the chemical strategy of LbL in the preparation of bone implants to ensure the stability of the implant,and introduce the use of LbL bone implants in orthopaedics in recent years.The application of LbL includes the realization of programmed drug delivery and sustained release,thereby promoting osseointegration and the formation of new blood vessels,antibacterial,antioxidant,etc.This review focuses on the LbL technology,involving the technology selection for the preparation of bone implants,the chemical strategies of the stability guarantee of LbL implants,the pharmacological properties,loading and release mechanisms of loaded drugs,and the molecular mechanisms of osteogenesis and angiogenesis.The aim of this review is to provide an overview of current research advances,and a prospect in this field was also described.展开更多
In this paper,the multilayer films of poly-L-lysine（PLL） and DNA were created on TiO2 nanotube surfaces using the layer-by-layer（LBL） self-assembly technique.Chemical compositions of the assembled multilayered fil...In this paper,the multilayer films of poly-L-lysine（PLL） and DNA were created on TiO2 nanotube surfaces using the layer-by-layer（LBL） self-assembly technique.Chemical compositions of the assembled multilayered films were investigated by X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy.Biological properties of the multilayered films were evaluated by the biomimetic mineralization and osteoblast cell culture experiments.The results indicated that PLL and DNA were successfully assembled onto TiO2 nanotube surfaces by electrostatic attraction.Moreover,the samples of assembled PLL or/and DNA had better bioactivity in inducing HA formation and promoting osteoblast cells adhesion,proliferation and early differentiation.展开更多
Inspired by the birch bark, which has multilayered structures, we fabricated layer-by-layer （LbL） assembled montmorillonite （MMT） and poly（p-aminostyrene） （PPAS） nanocomposites on cotton fiber curved surfaces ...Inspired by the birch bark, which has multilayered structures, we fabricated layer-by-layer （LbL） assembled montmorillonite （MMT） and poly（p-aminostyrene） （PPAS） nanocomposites on cotton fiber curved surfaces to provide protection from atomic oxygen （AO） erosion. The multilayer coated fibers had high flexibility, uniformity, defect free, ease of preparation and low cost. The AO erosion durability has been dramatically enhanced which was evidenced by testing in the ground-based AO effects simulation facility. And the dimension and surface morphologies of the fibers observed by SEM had few changes, indicating excellent AO erosion resistant ability of the coatings. These results provide us a new method to design fibrous materials exposed directly in low earth orbit environment.展开更多
An eleetrochromic variable optical attenuator （ECVOA） was fabricated by layer-by-layer （LBL） assembly of disodium N,N-bis（p-sulfonatophenyl）naphthalenedicarboximide （Naph-SO3Na） and common cationic polymer pol...An eleetrochromic variable optical attenuator （ECVOA） was fabricated by layer-by-layer （LBL） assembly of disodium N,N-bis（p-sulfonatophenyl）naphthalenedicarboximide （Naph-SO3Na） and common cationic polymer poly（diallyldimethylammonium） chloride （PDDA）. The UV-Vis absorption spectra of the multilayer films revealed that approximately an equal amount of Naph-SO3Na was assembled in each deposition cycle. Upon one-electron reduction, multilayer films exhibited intense absorption around 452 nm and also a broad absorption band from 1200 nm to 1900 nm. Owing to the improved ionic conductivity, the optical attenuation at 1550 nm of the films showed rapid response time and reached 1.3 dB/μm within 5 s. These results indicate that layer-by-layer assembly could be an effective method for the preparation of ECVOA operating in near infrared region.展开更多
We investigate the power-dependent luminescence of CdSe/ZnS semiconductor quantum dots closely packed layer- by-layer in the proximity of a silver nanorod array cavity. It is found that the emission peak shifts signif...We investigate the power-dependent luminescence of CdSe/ZnS semiconductor quantum dots closely packed layer- by-layer in the proximity of a silver nanorod array cavity. It is found that the emission peak shifts significantly to the longer wavelengths as the excitation power increases, especially when the longitudinal surface plasmon resonance of the Ag nanorod array cavity is adjusted to be close to the emission wavelength. The equivalent gain varies with the coating layer of CdSe/ZnS semiconductor quantum dots and the excitation power is also studied to explain this interesting spectrum-shifting effect. These findings could find applications in the dynamic information processing of active plasmonic and photonic nanodevices.展开更多
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(No.2021YFC2400703)the Key Scientific and Technological Research Projects in Henan Province(Nos.232102311155 and 232102230106)Zhengzhou University Major Project Cultivation Special Project(No.125-32214076).
文摘Drug-eluting magnesium(Mg)alloy stents have a slower degradation rate and lower restenosis rate compared with uncoated stents,demonstrating good clinical efficacy.However,the release of anti-hyperplasia drugs from coatings delays endothelial tissue repair,thus leading to late stent thrombosis.To address these issues,a dual self-healed coating with various biological properties was fabricated on magnesium fluoride/polydopamine(MgF_(2)/PDA)-treated Mg alloys by spraying-assisted layer-by-layer(LBL)self-assembly of chitosan(CS),gallic acid(GA),and 3-aminobenzeneboronic acid-modified hyaluronic acid(HA-ABBA).The LBL coating,approximately 1.50μm thick,exhibited a uniform morphology with good adhesion strength(~1065 mN).The annual corrosion rate(Pi)of LBL samples was~1400 times slower than that of the Mg substrate,due to the physical barrier function provided by MgF_(2)/PDA layers and the dual self-healed ability of LBL layers.The rapid self-healing ability(with a healing period of~4 h under dynamic/static conditions)resulted from the synergistic interplay between the recombination of diverse chemical bonds within the LBL coating and the coordination of LBL-released GA with Mg2+,as corroborated by computer simulations.Compared with the drug-eluting coatings,the LBL sample demonstrated substantial advantages in anti-oxidation,anti-denaturation of fibrinogen,anti-platelet adhesion,anti-inflammation,anti-hyperplasia,and promoted-endothelialization.These benefits effectively address the limitations associated with drug-eluting coatings.
基金Project(2014TDJH104)supported by Shandong University of Science and Technology(SDUST)Research FundChina+3 种基金Project(2013RCJJ006)supported by Scientific Research Foundation of Shandong University of Science and Technology for Recruited TalentsChinaProject(BS2013CL009)supported by Scientific Research Foundation of Shandong for Outstanding Young ScientistChina
文摘To enhance the corrosion resistance of magnesium（Mg） alloy and to impart its surface with antibacterial functionality for inhibiting biofilm formation and biocorrosion, Mg（OH）2 films were fabricated on AZ31 magnesium alloy substrates by an in-situ hydrothermal method and well-defined multilayer coatings, consisting of gentamicin sulfate（GS） and poly（sodium 4-styrene sulfonate）（PSS）, were prepared via layer-by-layer（Lb L） assembly. The morphologies, chemical compositions and corrosion resistance of the obtained（PSS/GS）n/Mg sample were investigated using scanning electron microscopy, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, electrochemical methods and immersion tests. Finally, the bactericidal activity of（PSS/GS）n/Mg samples against Staphylococcus aureus was assessed by the zone of inhibition methods and plate-counting method. The so-synthesized composite coating on the Mg alloy substrates exhibits good corrosion resistance and antibacterial performance, which make them attractive as coatings for medical implanted devices.
基金Projects(51571134,51601108)supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of ChinaProject(2013RCJJ006)supported by the Scientific Research Foundation of Shandong University of Science and Technology for Recruited Talents,China+1 种基金Project(2016ZRB01A62)supported by the Natural Science Foundation of Shandong Province,ChinaProject(2014TDJH104)supported by Shandong University of Science and Technology Research Fund,China
文摘Surface functionalization of magnesium(Mg)alloys is desired to obtain the surfaces with both improved corrosion resistance and antibacterial property.A corrosion-resistant and antimicrobial coating was prepared on Mg alloy surface by layer-by-layer(LbL)assembly of chitosan(CHI)and poly-L-glutamic acid(PGA)by electrostatic attraction.The functionalized surfaces of the Mg alloys were characterized by field-emission scanning electron microscopy(FE-SEM),Fourier transform infrared(FT-IR)spectroscopy and electrochemical tests.The bactericidal activity of the samples against Staphylococcus aureus was assessed by the zone of plate-counting method.The obtained coating on the Mg alloy substrates exhibits good corrosion resistance and antibacterial performance.
基金This work was supported by the National Natural Sci-ence Foundation of China(51571134)Shandong Provincial Natural Science Foundation(ZR2017BEM002)Shan-dong University of Science and Technology Research Fund(2014TDJH104).
文摘A chitosan/deoxyribonucleic acid(CHI/DNA)_(5)coating was constructed by layer-by-layer(LbL)assembly dip coating method with Mg(OH)_(2)coating as an inner protective layer on AZ31 alloy.X-ray diffractometry,X-ray photoelectron spectrometry,Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy and field-emission scanning electron microscopy were utilized to represent the chemical compositions and surface morphologies of the coatings.Electrochemical tests and hydrogen evolution measurements were implemented to confirm the good corrosion resistance of the composite coating in artificial body fluid.Antimicrobial activity of the composite coatings was tested via the plate-counting method,and the cytotoxicity of the samples was appraised by MTT assay and Live/dead staining.A double action was put into effect for the composite coating,which the inner Mg(OH)2 coating plays the part of physical barrier,and the outer(CHI/DNA)5 coating is employed as an inducer to fabricate a biocompatible Ca-P corrosion product coating during immersion,making up for its thin thickness.Otherwise,the composite coating is also beneficial for the growth of bone,resulting from the biomineralization effect of the outer polyelectrolyte multilayer.The good antibacterial property of the(CHI/DNA)5/Mg(OH)2 coating is ascribed to the contact-killing strength of CHI.Thus,the obtained(CHI/DNA)5/Mg(OH)2 coating has a wide application prospect in the field of Mg-based bone implantation.
基金Supported by the National Basic Research Program of China(2015CB655301)the Natural Science Foundation of China(21825803)+2 种基金and the Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Province(BK20150063)the Program of Excellent Innovation Teams of Jiangsu Higher Education Institutionsthe Project of Priority Academic Program Development of Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions(PAPD).
文摘Thin film composite(TFC) membranes represent a highly promising platform for efficient nanofiltration(NF)processes. However, the improvement in permeance is impeded by the substrates with low permeances. Herein,highly permeable gradient phenolic membranes with tight selectivity are used as substrates to prepare TFC membranes with high permeances by the layer-by-layer assembly method. The negatively charged phenolic substrates are alternately assembled with polycation polyethylenimine(PEI) and polyanion poly(acrylic acid)(PAA)as a result of electrostatic interactions, forming thin and compact PEI/PAA layers tightly attached to the substrate surface. Benefiting from the high permeances and tight surface pores of the gradient nanoporous structures of the substrates, the produced PEI/PAA membranes exhibit a permeance up to 506 L? m-2?h-1?MPa-1, which is ~2–10 times higher than that of other membranes with similar rejections. The PEI/PAA membranes are capable of retaining N 96.1% of negatively charged dyes following the mechanism of electrostatic repulsion. We demonstrate that the membranes can also separate positively and neutrally charged dyes from water via other mechanisms.This work opens a new avenue for the design and preparation of high-flux NF membranes, which is also applicable to enhance the permeance of other TFC membranes.
基金Project (Nos.20805043 and 30800247) supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China
文摘A simple and controllable layer-by-layer （LBL） assembly method was proposed for the construction of reagentless biosensors based on electrostatic interaction between functional multiwall carbon nanotubes （MWNTs） and enzyme-mediator biocomposites. The carboxylated MWNTs were wrapped with polycations poly（allylamine hydrochloride） （PAH） and the resulting PAH-MWNTs were well dispersed and positively charged. As a water-soluble dye methylene blue （MB） could mix well with horseradish peroxidase （HRP） to form a biocompatible and negativelycharged HRP-MB biocomposite. A （PAH-MWNTs/HRP-MB）, bionanomultilayer was then prepared by electrostatic LBL assembly of PAH-MWNTs and HRP-MB on a polyelectrolyte precursor film-modified Au electrode. Due to the excellent biocompatibility of HRP-MB biocomposite and the uniform LBL assembly, the immobilized HRP could retain its natural bioactivity and MB could efficiently shuttle electrons between HRP and the electrode. The incorporation of MWNTs in the bionanomultilayer enhanced the surface coverage concentration of the electroactive enzyme and increased the catalytic current response of the electrode. The proposed biosensor displayed a fast response （2 s） to hydrogen peroxide with a low detection limit of 2.0× 10^-7 mol/L （S/N=3）. This work provided a versatile platform in the further development of reagentless biosensors.
基金supported by Rachadapisek Sompote Fund for Postdoctoral Fellowship, Chulalongkorn University, Thailandthe Nanotechnology Center (NANOTEC), NSTDA Ministry of Science and Technology, Thailand, through its program of Center of Excellence Network+1 种基金National Research University Project of CHEthe Rachadapisek Sompote Endowment Fund (No. AM1041A)
文摘Polypropylene（PP） meltblown fibers were coated with titanium dioxide（Ti O2） nanoparticles using layer-by-layer（Lb L） deposition technique. The fibers were first modified with 3layers of poly（4-styrenesulfonic acid）（PSS） and poly（diallyl-dimethylammonium chloride）（PDADMAC） to improve the anchoring of the Ti O2 nanoparticle clusters. PDADMAC, which is positively charged, was then used as counter polyelectrolyte in tandem with anionic Ti O2 nanoparticles to construct Ti O2/PDADMAC bilayer in the Lb L fashion. The number of deposited Ti O2/PDADMAC layers was varied from 1 to 7 bilayer, and could be used to adjust Ti O2 loading. The Lb L technique showed higher Ti O2 loading efficiency than the impregnation approach. The modified fibers were tested for their photocatalytic activity against a model dye, Methylene Blue（MB）. Results showed that the Ti O2 modified fibers exhibited excellent photocatalytic activity efficiency similar to that of Ti O2 powder dispersed in solution. The deposition of Ti O23 bilayer on the PP substrate was sufficient to produce nanocomposite fibers that could bleach the MB solution in less than 4 hr.Ti O2-Lb L constructions also preserved Ti O2 adhesion on substrate surface after 1 cycle of photocatalytic test. Successive photocatalytic test showed decline in MB reduction rate with loss of Ti O2 particles from the substrate outer surface. However, even in the third cycle, the Ti O2 modified fibers are still moderately effective as it could remove more than 95% of MB after 8 hr of treatment.
基金supported financially by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Nos. 51874220 and 51674183)the Natural Science Foundation of Hubei Province of China (No. 2018CFB468)the Excellent Dissertation Cultivation Funds of Wuhan University of Technology (No. 2018-YS-050)
文摘In order to develop a facile and precisely controlled approach to synthesize hierarchical mesoporous materials with tailored property, in this work, a novel study was carried out to fabricate montmorillonitechitosan hollow and hierarchical mesoporous spheres(MMTNS@CS-HMPHS) based on single-template layer-by-layer(Lb L) assembly. Scanning electron microscopy(SEM), transmission electron microscopy(TEM), specific surface area analysis and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy(XPS) analyses were carried out to characterize the morphology and surface properties of MMTNS@CS-HMPHS. Benefitting from the unique lamellar structure of MMTNS, mesoporous channels are formed on the shell of MMTNS@CS hollow spheres, resulting in high surface area. Moreover, the surface functionalization and pore size of MMTNS@CS-HMPHS can be easily tuned, due to the tailored property through Lb L assembly method.Besides the unique microstructure, MMTNS@CS-HMPHS also possesses the active sites generated from both MMT and chitosan, which greatly promotes its performance in fields of adsorption, drug delivery and catalyst supports, etc.
基金supported by the Starting Foundation of Renmin University of China and the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.20703066).
文摘The layer-by-layer(LBL) self assembly of anionic and cationic multi-walled carbon nanotubes(MWNTs) through electrostatic interaction has been carried out to fabricate all-MWNT multilayer films.The alternate uniform assembly of anionic and cationic MWNTs was investigated by UV-vis spectroscopy.Scanning electron microscopy(SEM) images displayed the growth of the MWNT films.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.51273063 and 51003028)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities+1 种基金the Higher School Specialized Research Fund for the Doctoral Program(No.20110074110003)111 Project Grant(No.B08021)
文摘Spherical polyelectrolyte brushes （SPBs） consisting of polystyrene （PS） core and poly（2-aminoethyl methacrylate hydrochloride） （PAEMH） shell were prepared by photo-emulsion polymerization. Au nanoparticles （Au-NPs） with controlled size and size distribution were synthesized in situ using SPBs as nanoreactors. Via layer-by-layer deposition technique on the surface of SPBs, nano-composite particles with Au/Ag-NPs bilayer and Au/Ag/Au-NPs trilayer were prepared. The structures of the as-prepared Au/Ag multilayer SPBs were characterized by UV-Vis spectroscopy, TEM, ICP-AES and DLS. The charge reversal of the nano-composite particles observed by zeta potential confirmed the success of layer-by-layer assembly. The Au/Ag-NPs bilayer nano-composite particles showed high catalytic efficiency with an apparent activation energy of about 41.2 kJ/mol in the reduction reaction of 4-nitrophenol to 4-aminophenol in the existence of sodium borohydride monitored. The catalytic activity ofAu/Ag-NPs multilayer SPBs close to that of Au-NPs SPBs and much higher than that of Ag-NPs SPBs reveals its potential applications in cost-effective catalysts with high-performance.
基金Zhejiang Provincial Natural Science Foundation of China(No.LY18E030002)Natural Science Foundation of Ningbo(No.2018A610111)K.C.Wong Magna Fund in Ningbo University.
文摘Layer-by-layer(LbL)assembly technology is a facile method for constructing thin film composite membrane.Herein,a novel nanofiltration(NF)membrane was prepared by LbL assembly of polyethyleneimine(PEI)and sodium lignosulfonate(LS)followed by cross-linking.The surface composition,morphology,and property of PEI/LS bilayer were detailedly investigated by FTIR/ATR,XPS,SEM,AFM,and water contact angle test.The PEI/LS bilayer full of amino and hydroxyl groups presents increased roughness and improved hydrophilicity.Moreover,the NF performance of PEI/LS LbL assembly membranes can be modulated by bilayer number,polyelectrolyte concentration,and salt content.The water flux reduced while the salt rejection greatly improved as increasing the bilayer numbers,PEI concentration,or NaCl content.More than 95%MgSO4 and MgCl2,as well as 80%NaCl can be rejected by a NF membrane prepared by 6 PEI/LS bilayers,1 wt%PEI,0.5 wt%LS,and 1 mol/L NaCl.Furthermore,this NF membrane can be used to remove more than 95%heavy metal ions(Cd2+,Zn2+,Mn2+,Cr2+,Cu2+,and Ni2+).This work proposed a promising NF membrane by using PEI/LS as low cost polyelectrolytes and facile LbL assembly method,which should receive much attention in water purification.
基金financially supported by the Natural Science Foundation of Chongqing,China(No.cstc2021jcyj-msxmX0943)the Chongqing Talent Plan for Young Top-Notch Talents(No.CQYC2021059217)the Foundation of Science and Technology Department of Sichuan Province(No.2022YFH0019).
文摘Layer-by-layer(LBL)assembly shows great potential in fabrication of flexible conductive cotton fabrics(FCCF)with carbon nanotubes(CNT)as conductive components but is limited because complicated chemical modification of CNT is usually required.Herein,we reported a facile and eco-friendly LBL approach to fabricating FCCF by dipping in chitosan(CS)aqueous solution and poly(sodium 4-styrenesulfonate)(PSS)wrapped CNT aqueous dispersion alternately.The FCCF with electrical conductivity higher than 30 S/m was achieved when 4 layers of CNT were coated on the cotton fabric(CF).The obtained FCCF possessed outstanding mechanical stability with electrical resistivity almost unchanged after exposure to 500 times mechanical abrasion and 500 circles of tape peeling.The FCCF showed excellent strain sensing performance with high sensitivity(with a gauge factor up to 35.1)and a fast response time(70 ms).It can be used as a strain sensor to accurately detect various human deformations such as finger bending and joint movements.The FCCF could be used as a temperature sensor in that it exhibited stable and reproducible negative temperature sensing behavior in the temperature range of 30-100℃.
基金supported by the Italian Ministry of University(MIUR)call PRIN 2017 with the project“PANACEA:A technology Platform for the sustainable recovery and advanced use of NAnostructured CEllulose from Agro-food residues”(grant No.2017LEPH3M).
文摘The increasing consciousness about the depletion of natural resources and the sustainability agenda are the major driving forces to try to reuse and recycle organic materials such as agri-food and industrial wastes.In this context,keratin fibers,as a waste from the tannery industry,represent a great opportunity for the development of green functional materials.In this paper,keratin fibers were surface functionalized using the Layer-by-Layer(LbL)deposition technique and then freeze-dried in order to obtain a lightweight,fire-resistant,and sustainable material.The LbL coating,made with chitosan and carboxymethylated cellulose nanofibers,is fundamental in enabling the formation of a self-sustained structure after freeze-drying.The prepared porous fiber networks(density 100 kg m^(-3))display a keratin fiber content greater than 95 wt%and can easily self-extinguish the flame during a flammability test in a vertical configuration.In addition,during forced combustion tests(50 kW m^(-2))the samples exhibited a reduction of 37% in heat release rate and a reduction of 75%in smoke production if compared with a commercial polyurethane foam.The results obtained represent an excellent opportunity for the development of fire-safe sustainable materials based on fiber wastes.
文摘The layer by layer complexation technique of polymer and metal ion was successfully utilized to fabricate the ultrathin multilayer film of poly(3 thiophene acetic acid (PTAA) and Tb 3+ ion by dipping the substrates alternatively in polymer and Tb 3+ ion aqueous solutions. UV-vis measurement revealed that the absorbance has linearity with the bilayer number from layer to layer and the X ray photoelectron spectrum (XPS) confirmed the existence of Tb 3+ ion. The pH of both the polymer and TbCl 3 solutions influence the thickness dramatically while the concentration of the solutions is not so sensitive. The luminescent spectrum of the complex film shows the characteristic emission of Tb 3+ ion as well as the ligand indicating the formation of the complex.
基金financially supported by the National Basic Research Program of China(No.2010CB934700)the Doctoral Fund of Innovation of Beijing University of Technology
文摘The simple LBL technique was introduced to fabricate green nacre-like chatosan/montmorillonite （CHI/MMT） films. The results of SEM and XRD analysis demonstrate that the produced CHI/MMT composites films stacked densely together to bring out well-defined nacre-like brick-mortar structure. The nanoindentation technique is used to characterize the mechanical properties of the layered nanocomposite films, which show enhanced mechanical modulus （up to -6.64 GPa） compared with the pure chitosan.
文摘Orthopedic implants for the treatment of bone defects from various causes have been challenged by insufficient osseointegration,bacterial infection,oxidative stress,immune rejection,and insufficient individualized treatment.These challenges not only impact treatment outcomes but also severely impact patients’daily lives.Layer-by-Layer(LbL)serves as a simple surface coating technique,in simple terms,to functionalize implants by sequentially adsorbing oppositely charged materials onto a substrate.In orthopaedics,LbL self-assembly technology solves some of the challenges by loading various drugs or biological agents on the implant surface and controlling their release precisely to the site of bone defects in a personalized way.This review will introduce the basic principle and the development of LbL in orthopaedics,review and analyze the chemical strategy of LbL in the preparation of bone implants to ensure the stability of the implant,and introduce the use of LbL bone implants in orthopaedics in recent years.The application of LbL includes the realization of programmed drug delivery and sustained release,thereby promoting osseointegration and the formation of new blood vessels,antibacterial,antioxidant,etc.This review focuses on the LbL technology,involving the technology selection for the preparation of bone implants,the chemical strategies of the stability guarantee of LbL implants,the pharmacological properties,loading and release mechanisms of loaded drugs,and the molecular mechanisms of osteogenesis and angiogenesis.The aim of this review is to provide an overview of current research advances,and a prospect in this field was also described.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No. 31570955)Applied Basic Research Programs of Sichuan Province, China (No. 2015JY0036)
文摘In this paper,the multilayer films of poly-L-lysine（PLL） and DNA were created on TiO2 nanotube surfaces using the layer-by-layer（LBL） self-assembly technique.Chemical compositions of the assembled multilayered films were investigated by X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy.Biological properties of the multilayered films were evaluated by the biomimetic mineralization and osteoblast cell culture experiments.The results indicated that PLL and DNA were successfully assembled onto TiO2 nanotube surfaces by electrostatic attraction.Moreover,the samples of assembled PLL or/and DNA had better bioactivity in inducing HA formation and promoting osteoblast cells adhesion,proliferation and early differentiation.
基金supported by the Specialized Research Fund for the Doctoral Program of High Education(Nos. 20111102120050 and 20101102110035)National Basic Research Program of China (No. 2010CB934700)
文摘Inspired by the birch bark, which has multilayered structures, we fabricated layer-by-layer （LbL） assembled montmorillonite （MMT） and poly（p-aminostyrene） （PPAS） nanocomposites on cotton fiber curved surfaces to provide protection from atomic oxygen （AO） erosion. The multilayer coated fibers had high flexibility, uniformity, defect free, ease of preparation and low cost. The AO erosion durability has been dramatically enhanced which was evidenced by testing in the ground-based AO effects simulation facility. And the dimension and surface morphologies of the fibers observed by SEM had few changes, indicating excellent AO erosion resistant ability of the coatings. These results provide us a new method to design fibrous materials exposed directly in low earth orbit environment.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.20674001,20325415, 20834001)the Research Fund for Doctoral Program of Higher Education of MOE of China(No.20060001029)
文摘An eleetrochromic variable optical attenuator （ECVOA） was fabricated by layer-by-layer （LBL） assembly of disodium N,N-bis（p-sulfonatophenyl）naphthalenedicarboximide （Naph-SO3Na） and common cationic polymer poly（diallyldimethylammonium） chloride （PDDA）. The UV-Vis absorption spectra of the multilayer films revealed that approximately an equal amount of Naph-SO3Na was assembled in each deposition cycle. Upon one-electron reduction, multilayer films exhibited intense absorption around 452 nm and also a broad absorption band from 1200 nm to 1900 nm. Owing to the improved ionic conductivity, the optical attenuation at 1550 nm of the films showed rapid response time and reached 1.3 dB/μm within 5 s. These results indicate that layer-by-layer assembly could be an effective method for the preparation of ECVOA operating in near infrared region.
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China under Grant Nos 11174229,11374236 and 11204221the National Basic Research Program of China under Grant No 2011CB922201
文摘We investigate the power-dependent luminescence of CdSe/ZnS semiconductor quantum dots closely packed layer- by-layer in the proximity of a silver nanorod array cavity. It is found that the emission peak shifts significantly to the longer wavelengths as the excitation power increases, especially when the longitudinal surface plasmon resonance of the Ag nanorod array cavity is adjusted to be close to the emission wavelength. The equivalent gain varies with the coating layer of CdSe/ZnS semiconductor quantum dots and the excitation power is also studied to explain this interesting spectrum-shifting effect. These findings could find applications in the dynamic information processing of active plasmonic and photonic nanodevices.
