Preparation and Characterization of Nano-Hydroxyapatite/Poly(vinyl alcohol) Composite Membranes for Guided Bone Regeneration

2011 ◽  
Vol 7 (4) ◽  
pp. 549-557 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shi Zeng ◽  
Shaozhi Fu ◽  
Gang Guo ◽  
Hang Liang ◽  
Zhiyong Qian ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Bone Regeneration ◽  
Vinyl Alcohol ◽  
Composite Membranes ◽  
Guided Bone Regeneration ◽  
Poly Vinyl Alcohol

Preparation of electrospun silver/poly(vinyl alcohol) fibrous membranes and characterization of the effect of sterilization processes on the antibacterial activity

2020 ◽  
pp. 152808372091334 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wen-Cheng Chen ◽  
Chia-Ying Ko ◽  
Kai-Chi Chang ◽  
Chih-Hua Chen ◽  
Dan-Jae Lin
Keyword(s):  
Vinyl Alcohol ◽  
Antimicrobial Agents ◽  
Uv Light ◽  
Silver Ions ◽  
Composite Membranes ◽  
Antibacterial Activities ◽  
Poly Vinyl Alcohol ◽  
Preheat Treatment ◽  
Fibrous Membranes

Silver ions (Ag+) and silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) are effective antimicrobial agents that act against a broad spectrum of bacteria. The releasing quantitation of free Ag+ is exclusively responsible for the biological toxicity, while limiting the free Ag+ in AgNPs or in polymers would largely ease the conditions. In this study, the different concentrations of silver nitrate (AgNO3) in poly(vinyl alcohol) (PVA) and an optional preheat treatment on the spinning solution before electrospinning to form the Ag+/AgNPs/PVA fibrous membranes through electrospinning technology were investigated. The morphologies, AgNPs dispersity within the PVA matrix, and the sterilizations (UV irradiation and autoclave) for Ag+/AgNPs/PVA fibrous membranes were characterized. The antibacterial activities of Ag/PVA composite membranes combined with the in-house prepared light-cured resin were also investigated. Results showed that the AgNPs/PVA fibrous membranes with antibacterial capability can be produced with the addition of at least 5 wt.% of AgNO3 to PVA. The antibacterial activities of Ag content in the PVA matrix were increased in the high presence of Ag. Noteworthy, the antibacterial enhancing effect was observed for the spinning solution groups after preheating treatment at 100°C for 1 h. The result suggests that Ag/PVA fibrous membranes sterilized by autoclave hindered antibacterial effectiveness due to the significant particle size changes in the generation of large-sized AgNPs. Nevertheless, the direct application of UV light irradiation to Ag/PVA fibrous membranes preserves their active antibacterial profile against Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli. We also demonstrated that these designed AgNPs/PVA composite membranes can equip the resin with an active antibacterial capability, could benefit from the prevented bacteria breeding in microleakages and thus further reduce the possibility for secondary caries.

Preparation and characterization of poly(vinyl alcohol)/gum tragacanth/cellulose nanocomposite film

2021 ◽  
pp. 50672
Author(s):  
Majid Alizadeh Moghadam ◽  
Reza Mohammadi ◽  
Ehsan Sadeghi ◽  
Mohammad Amin Mohammadifar ◽  
Mohammad Nejatian ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Vinyl Alcohol ◽  
Nanocomposite Film ◽  
Poly Vinyl Alcohol ◽  
Gum Tragacanth

scholarly journals Equilibrium, Thermodynamic, Reuse, and Selectivity Studies for the Bioadsorption of Lanthanum onto Sericin/Alginate/Poly(vinyl alcohol) Particles

Polymers ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (4) ◽  
pp. 623
Author(s):  
Talles Barcelos da Costa ◽  
Meuris Gurgel Carlos da Silva ◽  
Melissa Gurgel Adeodato Vieira
Keyword(s):  
Vinyl Alcohol ◽  
Economic Value ◽  
Poly Vinyl Alcohol ◽  
Thermodynamic Quantities ◽  
High Demand ◽  
Batch System ◽  
Equilibrium Data ◽  
Selectivity Studies ◽  
Amorphous Character

In a scenario of high demand, low availability, and high economic value, the recovery of rare-earth metals from wastewater is economically and environmentally attractive. Bioadsorption is a promising method as it offers simple design and operation. The aim of this study was to investigate lanthanum bioadsorption using a polymeric bioadsorbent of sericin/alginate/poly(vinyl alcohol)-based biocomposite. Batch system assays were performed to evaluate the equilibrium, thermodynamics, regeneration, and selectivity of bioadsorption. The maximum capture amount of lanthanum at equilibrium was 0.644 mmol/g at 328 K. The experimental equilibrium data were better fitted by Langmuir and Dubinin–Radushkevich isotherms. Ion exchange mechanism between calcium and lanthanum (2:3 ratio) was confirmed by bioadsorption isotherms. Thermodynamic quantities showed that the process of lanthanum bioadsorption was spontaneous (−17.586, −19.244, and −20.902 kJ/mol), endothermic (+15.372 kJ/mol), and governed by entropic changes (+110.543 J/mol·K). The reusability of particles was achieved using 0.1 mol/L HNO3/Ca(NO3)2 solution for up to five regeneration cycles. The bioadsorbent selectivity followed the order of lanthanum > cadmium > zinc > nickel. Additionally, characterization of the biocomposite prior to and post lanthanum bioadsorption showed low porosity (9.95 and 12.35%), low specific surface area (0.054 and 0.019 m2/g), amorphous character, and thermal stability at temperatures up to 473 K. This study shows that sericin/ alginate/poly(vinyl alcohol)-based biocomposites are effective in the removal and recovery of lanthanum from water.

Sign in / Sign up

Export Citation Format

Share Document