Mismatch in mechanical properties can induce intimal hyperplasia,which is one of the main reasons for the failure of small diameter artificial blood vessels. Electrospun small diameter tubes with tailored mechanical p...Mismatch in mechanical properties can induce intimal hyperplasia,which is one of the main reasons for the failure of small diameter artificial blood vessels. Electrospun small diameter tubes with tailored mechanical properties were fabricated through blending poly( L-lactide-co-ε-caprolactone)( PLCL) and silk fibroin( SF)with the mass ratios of 30 /70,50 /50,and 70 /30 in this study.Scanning electron microscopy( SEM) and mechanical testing were used to characterize morphological and mechanical properties of the tubes. Results showed that tensile strength of the tubes was higher than most of the native blood vessels,and elongations at break of them were improved greatly by blending PLCL. Compliances of the tubes were all higher than 1% /13. 33 kPa( 1% /100 mmHg).Particularly,tubes with blending mass ratio of 50 /50 showed similar compliance with human native femoral arteries,which provided a promising biomaterial that could be applied on small diameter vascular applications.展开更多
The biodegradable polymer demonstrates significant potential for addressing the critical environmental challenges associated with oil spills;however, the cellular film structure and hydrophobic characteristics of the ...The biodegradable polymer demonstrates significant potential for addressing the critical environmental challenges associated with oil spills;however, the cellular film structure and hydrophobic characteristics of the polymer restrict their efficacy. In this study, a biodegradable thin membrane composed of a blend of poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyvalerate) (PHBV) and poly(caprolactone) (PCL) was fabricated utilizing the electrospinning technique. The membrane exhibited an adsorption capacity for cooking oil of 10.8 g/g, and Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) analysis confirmed the anticipated chemical structures, revealing no evidence of chemical interactions between PHBV and PCL. This research presents an environmentally friendly and straightforward approach for fabricating biodegradable membrane structure with exceptional oil-water separation capabilities.展开更多
The distinct structural properties and osteogenic capacity are important aspects to be taken into account when developing guided bone regeneration membranes.Herein,inspired by the structure and function of natural per...The distinct structural properties and osteogenic capacity are important aspects to be taken into account when developing guided bone regeneration membranes.Herein,inspired by the structure and function of natural periosteum,we designed and fabricated using electrospinning a fibrous membrane comprising(poly)-e-caprolactone(PCL),collagen-I(Col)and mineralized Col(MC).The three-layer membranes,having PCL as the outer layer,PCL/Col as the middle layer and PCL/Col/MC in different ratios(5/2.5/2.5(PCM-1);3.3/3.3/3.3(PCM-2);4/4/4(PCM-3)(%,w/w/w))as the inner layer,were produced.The physiochemical properties of the different layers were investigated and a good integration between the layers was observed.The three-layeredmembranes showed tensile properties in the range of those of natural periosteum.Moreover,the membranes exhibited excellent water absorption capability without changes of the thickness.In vitro experiments showed that the inner layer of the membranes supported attachment,proliferation,ingrowth and osteogenic differentiation of human bone marrowderived stromal cells.In particular cells cultured on PCM-2 exhibited a significantly higher expression of osteogenesis-related proteins.The three-layered membranes successfully supported new bone formation inside a critical-size cranial defect in rats,with PCM-3 being the most efficient.The membranes developed here are promising candidates for guided bone regeneration applications.展开更多
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.51103092)Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Province,China(No.BK2012634)
文摘Mismatch in mechanical properties can induce intimal hyperplasia,which is one of the main reasons for the failure of small diameter artificial blood vessels. Electrospun small diameter tubes with tailored mechanical properties were fabricated through blending poly( L-lactide-co-ε-caprolactone)( PLCL) and silk fibroin( SF)with the mass ratios of 30 /70,50 /50,and 70 /30 in this study.Scanning electron microscopy( SEM) and mechanical testing were used to characterize morphological and mechanical properties of the tubes. Results showed that tensile strength of the tubes was higher than most of the native blood vessels,and elongations at break of them were improved greatly by blending PLCL. Compliances of the tubes were all higher than 1% /13. 33 kPa( 1% /100 mmHg).Particularly,tubes with blending mass ratio of 50 /50 showed similar compliance with human native femoral arteries,which provided a promising biomaterial that could be applied on small diameter vascular applications.
文摘The biodegradable polymer demonstrates significant potential for addressing the critical environmental challenges associated with oil spills;however, the cellular film structure and hydrophobic characteristics of the polymer restrict their efficacy. In this study, a biodegradable thin membrane composed of a blend of poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyvalerate) (PHBV) and poly(caprolactone) (PCL) was fabricated utilizing the electrospinning technique. The membrane exhibited an adsorption capacity for cooking oil of 10.8 g/g, and Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) analysis confirmed the anticipated chemical structures, revealing no evidence of chemical interactions between PHBV and PCL. This research presents an environmentally friendly and straightforward approach for fabricating biodegradable membrane structure with exceptional oil-water separation capabilities.
基金supported by National Key R&D Program of China(2017YFC1105000)National Natural Science Foundation of China(51572087)+3 种基金Outstanding Scholar Program of Guangzhou Regenerative Medicine and Health Guangdong Laboratory(2018GZR110102001)GDSTNWO Science Industry Cooperation Program Chemistry(2018A50501006)the 111 Project(B13039).P.H.and Y.Z.acknowledge the financial support by the Gravitation Program‘Materials Driven Regeneration’,funded by the Netherlands Organization for Scientific Research(NWO)(Grant#024.003.013)J.L.and P.H.acknowledge financial support by the NWO,Applied and Engineering Sciences(NWO-AES,Grant#16711).
文摘The distinct structural properties and osteogenic capacity are important aspects to be taken into account when developing guided bone regeneration membranes.Herein,inspired by the structure and function of natural periosteum,we designed and fabricated using electrospinning a fibrous membrane comprising(poly)-e-caprolactone(PCL),collagen-I(Col)and mineralized Col(MC).The three-layer membranes,having PCL as the outer layer,PCL/Col as the middle layer and PCL/Col/MC in different ratios(5/2.5/2.5(PCM-1);3.3/3.3/3.3(PCM-2);4/4/4(PCM-3)(%,w/w/w))as the inner layer,were produced.The physiochemical properties of the different layers were investigated and a good integration between the layers was observed.The three-layeredmembranes showed tensile properties in the range of those of natural periosteum.Moreover,the membranes exhibited excellent water absorption capability without changes of the thickness.In vitro experiments showed that the inner layer of the membranes supported attachment,proliferation,ingrowth and osteogenic differentiation of human bone marrowderived stromal cells.In particular cells cultured on PCM-2 exhibited a significantly higher expression of osteogenesis-related proteins.The three-layered membranes successfully supported new bone formation inside a critical-size cranial defect in rats,with PCM-3 being the most efficient.The membranes developed here are promising candidates for guided bone regeneration applications.
