scholarly journals In Vivo Stability of Polyurethane-Based Electrospun Vascular Grafts in Terms of Chemistry and Mechanics

Polymers ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (4) ◽  
pp. 845
Author(s):  
Alexander A. Gostev ◽  
Inna K. Shundrina ◽  
Vitaliy I. Pastukhov ◽  
Alexey V. Shutov ◽  
Vera S. Chernonosova ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Molecular Weight ◽  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Wistar Rats ◽  
Vascular Grafts ◽  
Gel Permeation Chromatography ◽  
Initial Value ◽  
Gel Permeation ◽  
The Stability

The biostability of the polyurethanes Tecoflex EG-80A and Pellethane 2363-80A, used as basic polymers of the vascular grafts (VGs) produced by electrospinning, as well as the tensile strength of Tecoflex VGs, are studied. Solutions of Tecoflex or Pellethane with gelatin and bivalirudin in 1,1,1,3,3,3-hexafluoroisopropanol are used for VG production. After 1, 12, and 24 weeks of VG implantation in the infrarenal position of the abdominal aorta of Wistar rats, VGs are explanted, fixed in formalin, freed from outer tissues, dialyzed, and dried. The polyurethanes are extracted from VGs by dispersion/extraction in tetrahydrofuran (THF) and freed from the excess of THF-insoluble biopolymers. The stability of polyurethanes is assessed by IR spectroscopy and gel permeation chromatography. Pellethane has emerged to be stable at all experimental points. Tecoflex loses approximately 10% of its molecular weight (both Mn and Mw) after 3 months and restored its initial value within 6 months of its functioning as a graft. Mechanical testing demonstrates a 30% reduction in the tensile strength after 3 months in VG and a 10% increase after 6 months. The stability and mechanical properties of polyurethane-based VGs demonstrate their utility for the reconstitution of damaged arteries.

Wet Blending of Pregelatinized Starch and Poly(butylene succinate)

2012 ◽  
Vol 557-559 ◽  
pp. 1121-1126
Author(s):  
Hong Kai Ni ◽  
Biao Yang ◽  
Hui Sun ◽  
Guo Zhi Xu
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Molecular Weight ◽  
Starch Content ◽  
Gel Permeation Chromatography ◽  
Crystallization Time ◽  
Biodegradable Films ◽  
Butylene Succinate ◽  
Gel Permeation ◽  
Pregelatinized Starch ◽  
Thermal Stability Of

The biodegradable films of the blend of pregelatinized starch and poly(butylene succinate) were prepared by using mixture of water and glycerin as plasticizing agent. The mechanical properties, thermal performance of the films and molecular weight of PBS were investigated. Gel permeation chromatography (GPC) results indicate that the molecular weight of PBS has no obvious change in spite of the presence of water. Starch can be well plasticized and uniformly dispersed in PBS matrix without obvious particles and agglomeration observed. When starch content was 10 wt% of total resin, the mechanical properties of the blend film is similar to that of pure PBS. With the further increase in the starch content, the mechanical properties were reduced; the crystallization temperature of the blend increased and the crystallization time is shortened. The thermogravimetric analysis found that pregelatinized starch and PBS decomposed in their respective temperature, the thermal stability of materials decreased.

Preparation of Lactic Acid Based Polyurethanes Modified by Castor Oil

2008 ◽  
Vol 47-50 ◽  
pp. 1458-1461 ◽  
Author(s):  
Biao Fu ◽  
Lin Xiao ◽  
Long Jiang Yu ◽  
Guang Yang
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Molecular Weight ◽  
Lactic Acid ◽  
Castor Oil ◽  
Average Molecular Weight ◽  
Tensile Modulus ◽  
Gel Permeation Chromatography ◽  
Elongation At Break ◽  
Gel Permeation ◽  
Soft Tissue Engineering

A series of biodegradable lactic acid based Polyurethanes modified by castor oil (PLBA-PUs) have been successfully prepared by using a two steps method as follow: Firstly prepolymers with hydroxyl terminated are synthesized by copolymerization of L-lactic acid and 1, 4-butandiol (BD), and then react with castor oil (C.O.) and hexamethylene diisocynate (HDI). The effects of BD/LA monomer ration and C.O./prepolymers mole ratio on the molecular weight and mechanical properties of PLBA-PUs are investigated. The polymers obtained are characterized by gel permeation chromatography, fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, 13C NMR, differential scanning calorimeter (DSC) and tensile testing. Their average molecular weight is over 280,000. They display excellent mechanical properties, such as a tensile strength as high as 31MPa, a tensile modulus as low as 20 MPa, and an elongation at break of 176%. Due to the biocompatibility, these PUs could find applications in biomedical fields, such as soft-tissue engineering.

scholarly journals Melt- vs. Non-Melt Blending of Complexly Processable Ultra-High Molecular Weight Polyethylene/Cellulose Nanofiber Bionanocomposite

Polymers ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (3) ◽  
pp. 404
Author(s):  
Nur Sharmila Sharip ◽  
Hidayah Ariffin ◽  
Tengku Arisyah Tengku Yasim-Anuar ◽  
Yoshito Andou ◽  
Yuki Shirosaki ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Molecular Weight ◽  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Yield Strength ◽  
Young’S Modulus ◽  
High Molecular Weight ◽  
Melt Processing ◽  
Cellulose Nanofiber ◽  
Melt Blending ◽  
Ultra High Molecular Weight

The major hurdle in melt-processing of ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) nanocomposite lies on the high melt viscosity of the UHMWPE, which may contribute to poor dispersion and distribution of the nanofiller. In this study, UHMWPE/cellulose nanofiber (UHMWPE/CNF) bionanocomposites were prepared by two different blending methods: (i) melt blending at 150 °C in a triple screw kneading extruder, and (ii) non-melt blending by ethanol mixing at room temperature. Results showed that melt-processing of UHMWPE without CNF (MB-UHMWPE/0) exhibited an increment in yield strength and Young’s modulus by 15% and 25%, respectively, compared to the Neat-UHMWPE. Tensile strength was however reduced by almost half. Ethanol mixed sample without CNF (EM-UHMWPE/0) on the other hand showed slight decrement in all mechanical properties tested. At 0.5% CNF inclusion, the mechanical properties of melt-blended bionanocomposites (MB-UHMWPE/0.5) were improved as compared to Neat-UHMWPE. It was also found that the yield strength, elongation at break, Young’s modulus, toughness and crystallinity of MB-UHMWPE/0.5 were higher by 28%, 61%, 47%, 45% and 11%, respectively, as compared to the ethanol mixing sample (EM-UHMWPE/0.5). Despite the reduction in tensile strength of MB-UHMWPE/0.5, the value i.e., 28.4 ± 1.0 MPa surpassed the minimum requirement of standard specification for fabricated UHMWPE in surgical implant application. Overall, melt-blending processing is more suitable for the preparation of UHMWPE/CNF bionanocomposites as exhibited by their characteristics presented herein. A better mechanical interlocking between UHMWPE and CNF at high temperature mixing with kneading was evident through FE-SEM observation, explains the higher mechanical properties of MB-UHMWPE/0.5 as compared to EM-UHMWPE/0.5.

Study on Structure and Tanning Properties of Copolymer of Resorcinol and 3,5-Dihydroxyl Benzoic Acid

2012 ◽  
Vol 487 ◽  
pp. 48-52
Author(s):  
Sheng Hua Lv ◽  
Gong Rui ◽  
Di Li
Keyword(s):  
Molecular Weight ◽  
Nuclear Magnetic Resonance ◽  
Fourier Transform ◽  
Infrared Spectroscopy ◽  
Gel Permeation Chromatography ◽  
Radical Copolymerization ◽  
Mass Ratio ◽  
Monomer Composition ◽  
Chrome Tanning ◽  
Gel Permeation

The radical copolymerization of resorcinol (RSC) and 3,5-dihydroxyl benzoic (DHBA) was carried out in water by the initiator of horseradish (HRP)/H2O2. It was discussed that the effects of monomer composition on the properties of the copolymer. The best monomer mass ratio of RSC:DHBA was 60:40 and the shrink temperature can reached to 88.5oC. The tanning result indicated that the copolymer of RSC and DHPA has particularly excellent tanning properties and can be served as leather tannage substitute for chrome tanning materials. And also the mechanism of the HRP initiated copolymerization was proposed. The structure and molecular weight of the copolymer was characterized by Fourier Transform Infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) and Gel Permeation Chromatography (GPC). The copolymer can be as tannage and retannage in making leather process. The results showed that it has excellent tanning properties and retanning effects.

scholarly journals Correlations between retention volume and molecular size parameters in gel permeation chromatography of small molecules

1975 ◽  
Vol 28 (1) ◽  
pp. 189 ◽  
Author(s):  
RA Shanks
Keyword(s):  
Molecular Weight ◽  
Small Molecules ◽  
Organic Molecules ◽  
Retention Volume ◽  
Molecular Size ◽  
Gel Permeation Chromatography ◽  
Molar Volumes ◽  
Small Organic Molecules ◽  
Molecular Dimension ◽  
Gel Permeation

Gel permeation columns of Bio Beads S-X8 have been used to provide separation of oligomers and other small organic molecules. Results show successful separations up to molecular weight c. 600. The retention times of compounds have been correlated with the largest molecular dimension of the molecules and also with molar volumes.

Alternative Tanning Agent for Leather Industry from a Sustainable Source

2021 ◽  
Vol 116 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Cigdem Kilicarislan Ozkan ◽  
Hasan Ozgunay
Keyword(s):  
Molecular Weight ◽  
Corn Starch ◽  
Periodate Oxidation ◽  
Gel Permeation Chromatography ◽  
Proton Nuclear Magnetic Resonance ◽  
Resonance Spectroscopy ◽  
Leather Industry ◽  
Sodium Metaperiodate ◽  
Gel Permeation ◽  
Aldehyde Content

Dialdehyde starches with different aldehyde content from native corn starch were prepared by sodium periodate oxidation to be used as a tanning agent in leather making. For this purpose, native corn starch was oxidized with sodium metaperiodate in different molar ratios. After oxidation processes, the yields, solubility in water and aldehyde contents of the obtained dialdehyde starches were determined as well as structure characterizations by Proton Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy, Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy and Gel Permeation Chromatography. Evaluating the gel permeation chromatography data, the dialdehyde starch samples which were thought to be in appropriate molecular weight/size to penetrate into skin fibers were selected to be used in the tanning process. Their tanning abilities were evaluated by investigating hydrothermal stabilities, filling and fiber isolation characteristics and physical properties determined by mechanical tests and organoleptically. From the evaluation of the results, it was revealed that sodium metaperiodate oxidized starches which have appropriate molecular weight and adequate aldehyde content has a remarkable tanning effect and can be utilized as a tanning agent with the advantages of not necessitating pickling process which means saving time and simplifying the production but more importantly offering an important advantage from an environmental point of view.

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