scholarly journals Preparation of Chitosan/Poly(Vinyl Alcohol) Nanocomposite Films Incorporated with Oxidized Carbon Nano-Onions (Multi-Layer Fullerenes) for Tissue-Engineering Applications

Biomolecules ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (11) ◽  
pp. 684 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carlos Grande Tovar ◽  
Jorge Castro ◽  
Carlos Valencia ◽  
Diana Navia Porras ◽  
José Mina Hernandez ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Tissue Engineering ◽  
Vinyl Alcohol ◽  
Carbon Nanomaterials ◽  
Hydrolytic Degradation ◽  
Antimicrobial Properties ◽  
Nanocomposite Films ◽  
Poly Vinyl Alcohol ◽  
Scanning Calorimetry ◽  
Oxidized Carbon

Recently, tissue engineering became a very important medical alternative in patients who need to regenerate damaged or lost tissues through the use of scaffolds that support cell adhesion and proliferation. Carbon nanomaterials (carbon nanotubes, fullerenes, multi-wall fullerenes, and graphene) became a very important alternative to reinforce the mechanical, thermal, and antimicrobial properties of several biopolymers. In this work, five different formulations of chitosan/poly(vinyl alcohol)/oxidized carbon nano-onions (CS/PVA/ox-CNO) were used to prepare biodegradable scaffolds with potential biomedical applications. Film characterization consisted of Fourier-transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy, thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), tension strength, Young’s modulus, X-ray diffraction spectroscopy (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and energy-dispersive spectroscopy (EDS). The degradation in a simulated body fluid (FBS) demonstrated that all the formulations lost between 75% and 80% of their weight after 15 days of treatment, but the degradation decreased with the ox-CNO content. In vivo tests after 90 days of subdermal implantation of the nanocomposite films in Wistar rats’ tissue demonstrated good biocompatibility without allergenic reactions or pus formation. There was a good correlation between FBS hydrolytic degradation and degradation in vivo for all the samples, since the ox-CNO content increased the stability of the material. All these results indicate the potential of the CS/PVA/ox-CNO nanocomposite films in tissue engineering, especially for long-term applications.

scholarly journals Nanocomposite Films of Chitosan-Grafted Carbon Nano-Onions for Biomedical Applications

Molecules ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 25 (5) ◽  
pp. 1203 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carlos David Grande Tovar ◽  
Jorge Iván Castro ◽  
Carlos Humberto Valencia ◽  
Diana Paola Navia Porras ◽  
José Herminsul Mina Hernandez ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Polyvinyl Alcohol ◽  
Biomedical Applications ◽  
Wistar Rats ◽  
Carbon Nanomaterials ◽  
Biological Properties ◽  
High Rate ◽  
Nanocomposite Films ◽  
Scanning Calorimetry ◽  
In Vivo Evaluation

The design of scaffolding from biocompatible and resistant materials such as carbon nanomaterials and biopolymers has become very important, given the high rate of injured patients. Graphene and carbon nanotubes, for example, have been used to improve the physical, mechanical, and biological properties of different materials and devices. In this work, we report the grafting of carbon nano-onions with chitosan (CS-g-CNO) through an amide-type bond. These compounds were blended with chitosan and polyvinyl alcohol composites to produce films for subdermal implantation in Wistar rats. Films with physical mixture between chitosan, polyvinyl alcohol, and carbon nano-onions were also prepared for comparison purposes. Film characterization was performed with Fourier Transformation Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR), Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA), Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC), Tensile strength, X-ray Diffraction Spectroscopy (XRD), and Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM). The degradation of films into simulated body fluid (SBF) showed losses between 14% and 16% of the initial weight after 25 days of treatment. Still, a faster degradation (weight loss and pH changes) was obtained with composites of CS-g-CNO due to a higher SBF interaction by hydrogen bonding. On the other hand, in vivo evaluation of nanocomposites during 30 days in Wistar rats, subdermal tissue demonstrated normal resorption of the materials with lower inflammation processes as compared with the physical blends of ox-CNO formulations. SBF hydrolytic results agreed with the in vivo degradation for all samples, demonstrating that with a higher ox-CNO content increased the stability of the material and decreased its degradation capacity; however, we observed greater reabsorption with the formulations including CS-g-CNO. With this research, we demonstrated the future impact of CS/PVA/CS-g-CNO nanocomposite films for biomedical applications.

scholarly journals Properties and structural characterization of chitosan/poly(vinyl alcohol)/graphene oxide nano composites

e-Polymers ◽  
2012 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jun Ma ◽  
Changhua Liu ◽  
Rui Li ◽  
Jia Wang
Keyword(s):  
Graphene Oxide ◽  
Vinyl Alcohol ◽  
Tensile Testing ◽  
Nanocomposite Films ◽  
Poly Vinyl Alcohol ◽  
Gravimetric Analysis ◽  
Scanning Calorimetry ◽  
Force Microscopy ◽  
Atomic Force ◽  
Uniform Dispersion

AbstractChitosan (CS)/poly(vinyl alcohol) (PVA)/graphene oxide (GO) nanocomposites in the form of films are prepared in a casting and solvent evaporation method. Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), X-ray diffractions (XRD), atomic force microscopy (AFM), thermal gravimetric analysis (TGA), differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), tensile testing and moisture uptake were used to study the structure and properties of these chitosan/poly(vinyl alcohol) /graphene oxide (PCS/GO-n) nanocomposites. The result from tensile testing indicated that the nanocomposite containing 2 wt% GO exhibits high tensile strength (71.21 MPa) with a large elongation at break (51.8%). The high mechanical properties of the nanocomposite films are mainly due to uniform dispersion of GO sheets in the polymer matrix and strong interfacial interactions among components.

scholarly journals Antimicrobial Films Based on Nanocomposites of Chitosan/Poly(vinyl alcohol)/Graphene Oxide for Biomedical Applications

Biomolecules ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 109 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sebastián Ruiz ◽  
Julián Andrés Tamayo ◽  
Johannes Delgado Ospina ◽  
Diana Paola Navia Porras ◽  
Mayra Eliana Valencia Zapata ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Tissue Engineering ◽  
Graphene Oxide ◽  
Vinyl Alcohol ◽  
Biomedical Applications ◽  
Subcutaneous Tissue ◽  
Poly Vinyl Alcohol ◽  
Salmonella Spp ◽  
Mueller Hinton Agar

Today, tissue regeneration is one of the greatest challenges in the field of medicine, since it represents hope after accidents or illnesses. Tissue engineering is the science based on improving or restoring tissues and organs. In this work, five formulations of chitosan/poly(vinyl alcohol)/graphene oxide (CS/PVA/GO) nanocomposites were studied for the development of biodegradable films with potential biomedical applications. The characterization of the films consisted of Fourier-transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDS). The antibacterial activity was evaluated in vitro against Gram-positive bacteria Bacillus cereus and Staphylococcus aureus and Gram-negative Salmonella spp. and Escherichia coli, by contact of the film above inoculum bacterial in Müeller–Hinton agar. On the other hand, in vivo tests in which the material implanted in the subcutaneous tissue of Wistar rats demonstrated that the formulation CS/PVA/GO (14.25:85:0.75) was the best antibacterial film with adequate degradation in vivo. All together, these results indicate the potential of the films using nanocomposites of CS/PVA/GO in tissue engineering and cell regeneration.

scholarly journals Dual Network Composites of Poly(vinyl alcohol)-Calcium Metaphosphate/Alginate with Osteogenic Ions for Bone Tissue Engineering in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (8) ◽  
pp. 107
Author(s):  
Lilis Iskandar ◽  
Lucy DiSilvio ◽  
Jonathan Acheson ◽  
Sanjukta Deb
Keyword(s):  
Tissue Engineering ◽  
Bone Tissue Engineering ◽  
Bone Tissue ◽  
Vinyl Alcohol ◽  
Maxillofacial Surgery ◽  
Bone Defects ◽  
Bone Tissue Regeneration ◽  
Poly Vinyl Alcohol ◽  
Oral And Maxillofacial Surgery

Despite considerable advances in biomaterials-based bone tissue engineering technologies, autografts remain the gold standard for rehabilitating critical-sized bone defects in the oral and maxillofacial (OMF) region. A majority of advanced synthetic bone substitutes (SBS’s) have not transcended the pre-clinical stage due to inferior clinical performance and translational barriers, which include low scalability, high cost, regulatory restrictions, limited advanced facilities and human resources. The aim of this study is to develop clinically viable alternatives to address the challenges of bone tissue regeneration in the OMF region by developing ‘dual network composites’ (DNC’s) of calcium metaphosphate (CMP)—poly(vinyl alcohol) (PVA)/alginate with osteogenic ions: calcium, zinc and strontium. To fabricate DNC’s, single network composites of PVA/CMP with 10% (w/v) gelatine particles as porogen were developed using two freeze–thawing cycles and subsequently interpenetrated by guluronate-dominant sodium alginate and chelated with calcium, zinc or strontium ions. Physicochemical, compressive, water uptake, thermal, morphological and in vitro biological properties of DNC’s were characterised. The results demonstrated elastic 3D porous scaffolds resembling a ‘spongy bone’ with fluid absorbing capacity, easily sculptable to fit anatomically complex bone defects, biocompatible and osteoconductive in vitro, thus yielding potentially clinically viable for SBS alternatives in OMF surgery.

High barrier graphene oxide nanosheet/poly(vinyl alcohol) nanocomposite films

2012 ◽  
Vol 409-410 ◽  
pp. 156-163 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hua-Dong Huang ◽  
Peng-Gang Ren ◽  
Jun Chen ◽  
Wei-Qin Zhang ◽  
Xu Ji ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Graphene Oxide ◽  
Vinyl Alcohol ◽  
Nanocomposite Films ◽  
Poly Vinyl Alcohol ◽  
Graphene Oxide Nanosheet

Properties of Poly(Vinyl Alcohol)/Chitosan Nanocomposite Films Reinforced with Oil Palm Empty Fruit Bunch Amorphous Lignocellulose Nanofibers

2018 ◽  
Vol 26 (8) ◽  
pp. 3316-3333 ◽  
Author(s):  
Achmad Solikhin ◽  
Yusuf Sudo Hadi ◽  
Muh Yusram Massijaya ◽  
Siti Nikmatin ◽  
Shigehiko Suzuki ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Oil Palm ◽  
Vinyl Alcohol ◽  
Nanocomposite Films ◽  
Poly Vinyl Alcohol ◽  
Empty Fruit Bunch ◽  
Lignocellulose Nanofibers

scholarly journals PREPARATION AND CHARACTERIZATION OF POLY (VINYL ALCOHOL)–POLY (VINYL PYRROLIDONE) MUCOADHESIVE BUCCAL PATCHES FOR DELIVERY OF LIDOCAINE HCL

2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 115 ◽  
Author(s):  
Napaphak Jaipakdee ◽  
Thaned Pongjanyakul ◽  
Ekapol Limpongsa
Keyword(s):  
Vinyl Alcohol ◽  
Vinyl Pyrrolidone ◽  
Poly Vinyl Alcohol ◽  
Scanning Calorimetry ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Casting Technique ◽  
In Vitro Permeation ◽  
Lidocaine Hcl ◽  
Poly Vinyl Pyrrolidone

Objective: The objectives of this study were to prepare and characterize a buccal mucoadhesive patch using poly (vinyl alcohol) (PVA), poly (vinyl pyrrolidone) (PVP) as a mucoadhesive matrix, Eudragit S100 as a backing layer, and lidocaine HCl as a model drug.Methods: Lidocaine HCl buccal patches were prepared using double casting technique. Molecular interactions in the polymer matrices were studied using attenuated total reflectance-fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (ATR-FTIR), differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) and X-ray diffractometry. Mechanical and mucoadhesive properties were measured using texture analyzer. In vitro permeation of lidocaine HCl from the patch was conducted using Franz diffusion cell.Results: Both of the free and lidocaine HCl patches were smooth and transparent, with good flexibility and strength. ATR-FTIR, DSC and X-ray diffractometry studies confirmed the interaction of PVA and PVP. Mechanical properties of matrices containing 60% PVP were significantly lower than those containing 20% PVP (*P<0.05). Mucoadhesive properties had a tendency to decrease with the concentration of PVP in the patch. The patch containing 60% PVP had significantly lower muco-adhesiveness than those containing 20% PVP (*P<0.05). In vitro permeation revealed that the pattern of lidocaine HCl permeation started with an initial fast permeation, followed by a slower permeation rate. The initial permeation fluxes follow the zero-order model of which rate was not affected by the PVP concentrations in the PVA/PVP matrix.Conclusion: Mucoadhesive buccal patches fabricated with PVA/PVP were successfully prepared. Incorporation of PVP in PVA/PVP matrix affected the strength of polymeric matrix and mucoadhesive property of patches.

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