scholarly journals Optimized Synthesis of Biodegradable Elastomer PEGylated Poly(glycerol sebacate) and Their Biomedical Application

Polymers ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (6) ◽  
pp. 965 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yanxiang Wang ◽  
Haiwa Wu ◽  
Zihao Wang ◽  
Jingjing Zhang ◽  
Jing Zhu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Mechanical Strength ◽  
Biomedical Applications ◽  
Bone Repair ◽  
Biomedical Application ◽  
Vascular Reconstruction ◽  
Curing Process ◽  
Thermal Curing ◽  
Potential Applications ◽  
Degradation Behaviors

Poly(glycerol sebacate) (PGS), a biodegradable elastomer, has been extensively explored in biomedical applications for its favorable mechanical properties and biocompatibility. Efforts have been made to fabricate multifunctional PGS copolymer in recent years, in particular PGS-co-PEG (poly(glycerol sebacate)-co-polyethylene glycol) polymers. However, rare research has been systematically conducted on the effect of reactant ratios on physicochemical properties and biocompatibility of PGS copolymer till now. In this study, a serial of PEGylated PGS (PEGS) with PEG content from 20% to 40% and carboxyl to hydroxyl from 0.67 to 2 were synthesized by thermal curing process. The effects of various PEGS on the mechanical strength and biological activity were further compared and optimized. The results showed that the PEGS elastomers around 20PEGS-1.0C/H and 40PEGS-1.5C/H exhibited the desirable hydrophilicity, degradation behaviors, mechanical properties and cell viability. Subsequently, the potential applications of the 20PEGS-1.0C/H and 40PEGS-1.5C/H in bone repair scaffold and vascular reconstruction were investigated and the results showed that 20PEGS-1.0C/H and 40PEGS-1.5C/H could significantly improve the mechanical strength for the calcium phosphate scaffolds and exhibited preferable molding capability for fabrication of the vascular substitute. These results confirmed that the optimized PEGS elastomers should be promising multifunctional substrates in biomedical applications.

scholarly journals Mechanical and physical characterization of hydroxyapatite/alumina biocomposites produced by the powder metallurgy route for biomedical applications

2021 ◽  
Vol 26 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mayara Ribeiro Masseli ◽  
Bruna Horta Bastos Kuffner ◽  
Lucas Victor Benjamim Vasconcelos ◽  
Gilbert Silva ◽  
Daniela Sachs
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Powder Metallurgy ◽  
Mechanical Strength ◽  
Ball Mill ◽  
Biomedical Applications ◽  
Bone Repair ◽  
Powder Metallurgy Technique ◽  
Precursor Powders ◽  
Powder Metallurgy Route

ABSTRACT The hydroxyapatite calcium phosphate based ceramic (Hap) is widely used for bone repair, as it is a biocompatible biomaterial and because it has osteoconductive and osteoinductive properties. However, the low mechanical strength of Hap may limit its applicability. Thus, the present work aims to improve the mechanical properties of Hap, associating it with alumina (Al2O3), using the powder metallurgy technique, which consists in the milling of the precursor powders in a planetary ball mill, uniaxial pressing and sintering. The microstructure and mechanical strength of the sintered samples were evaluated using density, microhardness, compressive strength and wettability tests. It was concluded that the use of Al2O3 in the composite improves the mechanical properties of Hap, while decreases its hydrophilic potential. Thus, the composition with 40% Hap / 60% Al2O3 was considered the best for biomedical applications.

scholarly journals Advances on biodegradable zinc-silver-based alloys for biomedical applications

2021 ◽  
Vol 19 ◽  
pp. 228080002110624
Author(s):  
Ximei Xiao ◽  
Enyang Liu ◽  
Jinlong Shao ◽  
Shaohua Ge
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Mechanical Strength ◽  
Human Body ◽  
Biomedical Applications ◽  
Antibacterial Properties ◽  
Research Field ◽  
Medical Applications ◽  
Secondary Surgery ◽  
Biodegradable Metals ◽  
Potential Applications

The biodegradable metals have great potential for the biomedical applications, which could be gradually degraded, absorbed, or excreted in the human body, avoiding the removal though secondary surgery. Zinc-based alloys are novel series of degradable metals for medical applications, and they are gaining lots of attention in the research field of absorbable metals. Zinc-silver (Zn-Ag) alloys show superior mechanical strength, good biodegradability, biocompatibility, and antibacterial properties, which render them to be potential candidates for biomedical applications. In this paper, we reviewed the development of Zn-Ag alloys in terms of mechanical properties, degradabilities, biocompatibilities, antibacterial properties, and potential applications in dentistry.

Cellulose Nanofibrils-based Hydrogels for Biomedical Applications: Progresses and Challenges

2020 ◽  
Vol 27 (28) ◽  
pp. 4622-4646 ◽  
Author(s):  
Huayu Liu ◽  
Kun Liu ◽  
Xiao Han ◽  
Hongxiang Xie ◽  
Chuanling Si ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Metal Ion ◽  
Biomedical Applications ◽  
Biomedical Application ◽  
Cellulose Nanofibrils ◽  
Wound Dressings ◽  
Preparation Methods ◽  
Tissue Scaffold ◽  
Surface Areas ◽  
Mechanical Methods

Background: Cellulose Nanofibrils (CNFs) are natural nanomaterials with nanometer dimensions. Compared with ordinary cellulose, CNFs own good mechanical properties, large specific surface areas, high Young's modulus, strong hydrophilicity and other distinguishing characteristics, which make them widely used in many fields. This review aims to introduce the preparation of CNFs-based hydrogels and their recent biomedical application advances. Methods: By searching the recent literatures, we have summarized the preparation methods of CNFs, including mechanical methods and chemical mechanical methods, and also introduced the fabrication methods of CNFs-based hydrogels, including CNFs cross-linked with metal ion and with polymers. In addition, we have summarized the biomedical applications of CNFs-based hydrogels, including scaffold materials and wound dressings. Results: CNFs-based hydrogels are new types of materials that are non-toxic and display a certain mechanical strength. In the tissue scaffold application, they can provide a micro-environment for the damaged tissue to repair and regenerate it. In wound dressing applications, it can fit the wound surface and protect the wound from the external environment, thereby effectively promoting the healing of skin tissue. Conclusion: By summarizing the preparation and application of CNFs-based hydrogels, we have analyzed and forecasted their development trends. At present, the research of CNFs-based hydrogels is still in the laboratory stage. It needs further exploration to be applied in practice. The development of medical hydrogels with high mechanical properties and biocompatibility still poses significant challenges.

scholarly journals Surface Modification of Biomedical Titanium Alloy: Micromorphology, Microstructure Evolution and Biomedical Applications

Coatings ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 249 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wei Liu ◽  
Shifeng Liu ◽  
Liqiang Wang
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Titanium Alloy ◽  
Surface Modification ◽  
Microstructure Evolution ◽  
Biomedical Applications ◽  
Cellular Level ◽  
Implant Surface ◽  
Potential Applications ◽  
Biomedical Titanium Alloy ◽  
Increasing Demand

With the increasing demand for bone implant therapy, titanium alloy has been widely used in the biomedical field. However, various potential applications of titanium alloy implants are easily hampered by their biological inertia. In fact, the interaction of the implant with tissue is critical to the success of the implant. Thus, the implant surface is modified before implantation frequently, which can not only improve the mechanical properties of the implant, but also polish up bioactivity and osseoconductivity on a cellular level. This paper aims at reviewing titanium surface modification techniques for biomedical applications. Additionally, several other significant aspects are described in detail in this article, for example, micromorphology, microstructure evolution that determines mechanical properties, as well as a number of issues concerning about practical application of biomedical implants.

scholarly journals A Review on Plant Cellulose Nanofibre-Based Aerogels for Biomedical Applications

Polymers ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (8) ◽  
pp. 1759 ◽  
Author(s):  
H.P.S. Abdul Khalil ◽  
A.S. Adnan ◽  
Esam Bashir Yahya ◽  
N.G. Olaiya ◽  
Safrida Safrida ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Wound Healing ◽  
Biomedical Applications ◽  
Biomedical Application ◽  
Functional Materials ◽  
Plant Fibre ◽  
Potential Applications ◽  
Antimicrobial Film ◽  
Cellulose Nanomaterials ◽  
Dressing Materials ◽  
Antibiotic Delivery

Cellulose nanomaterials from plant fibre provide various potential applications (i.e., biomedical, automotive, packaging, etc.). The biomedical application of nanocellulose isolated from plant fibre, which is a carbohydrate-based source, is very viable in the 21st century. The essential characteristics of plant fibre-based nanocellulose, which include its molecular, tensile and mechanical properties, as well as its biodegradability potential, have been widely explored for functional materials in the preparation of aerogel. Plant cellulose nano fibre (CNF)-based aerogels are novel functional materials that have attracted remarkable interest. In recent years, CNF aerogel has been extensively used in the biomedical field due to its biocompatibility, renewability and biodegradability. The effective surface area of CNFs influences broad applications in biological and medical studies such as sustainable antibiotic delivery for wound healing, the preparation of scaffolds for tissue cultures, the development of drug delivery systems, biosensing and an antimicrobial film for wound healing. Many researchers have a growing interest in using CNF-based aerogels in the mentioned applications. The application of cellulose-based materials is widely reported in the literature. However, only a few studies discuss the potential of cellulose nanofibre aerogel in detail. The potential applications of CNF aerogel include composites, organic–inorganic hybrids, gels, foams, aerogels/xerogels, coatings and nano-paper, bioactive and wound dressing materials and bioconversion. The potential applications of CNF have rarely been a subject of extensive review. Thus, extensive studies to develop materials with cheaper and better properties, high prospects and effectiveness for many applications are the focus of the present work. The present review focuses on the evolution of aerogels via characterisation studies on the isolation of CNF-based aerogels. The study concludes with a description of the potential and challenges of developing sustainable materials for biomedical applications.

Structure, Microstructure, and Selected Mechanical Properties of Ti-Zr-Mo Alloys for Biomedical Applications

2014 ◽  
Vol 922 ◽  
pp. 75-80 ◽  
Author(s):  
Diego Rafael Nespeque Correa ◽  
Pedro Akira Bazaglia Kuroda ◽  
Carlos Roberto Grandini
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Young’S Modulus ◽  
Biomedical Applications ◽  
Biomedical Application ◽  
Young's Modulus ◽  
Microstructural Analysis ◽  
Melting Furnace ◽  
High Hardness ◽  
Mechanical Analysis ◽  
Β Phase

New titanium alloys for biomedical applications have been developed primarily with the addition of Nb, Ta, Mo, and Zr, because those elements stabilize the β phase and they don’t cause cytotoxicity in the organism. The objective of this paper is to analyze the effect of molybdenum on the structure, microstructure, and selected mechanical properties of Ti-15Zr-xMo (x = 5, 10, 15, and 20 wt%) alloys. The samples were produced in an arc-melting furnace with inert argon atmosphere, and they were hot-rolled and homogenized. The samples were characterized using chemical, structural, and microstructural analysis. The mechanical analysis was made using Vickers microhardness and Young’s modulus measurements. The compositions of the alloys were sensitive to the molybdenum concentration, indicating the presence of α’+α”+β phases in the Ti-15Zr-5Mo alloy, α”+β in the Ti-15Zr-10Mo alloy, and β phase in the Ti-15Zr-15Mo and Ti-15Zr-20Mo alloys. The mechanical properties showed favorable values for biomedical application in the alloys presenting high hardness and low Young’s modulus compared with CP-Ti.

scholarly journals Technology Overview and Current Biomedical Application of Polymeric Nanoparticles

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (6) ◽  
pp. 285-295
Author(s):  
Gurpreet Singh ◽  
Abdul Faruk ◽  
Preet Mohinder Singh Bedi
Keyword(s):  
Drug Delivery ◽  
Biomedical Applications ◽  
Biomedical Application ◽  
Polymeric Nanoparticles ◽  
Preparation Methods ◽  
Polymeric Nanoparticle ◽  
Potential Applications ◽  
Dialysis Method ◽  
Novel Drug ◽  
Current Potential

Polymeric nanoparticle are of great importance in the treatment of various diseases, due to the flexibility in the  modification of their structures. Recent advances in the field of nanotechnology facilitate the engineering of multifunctional polymeric nanoparticles. All the scientific efforts of the pharmaceuticals companies are mainly focusing on two basic aspects, one is to discover new molecules of potential therapeutic interest and second is to develop of a new drug delivery system. In the last few decades,  research and development (R&D) scientists has directed their efforts toward formulating novel drug delivery systems that includes sustained and controlled release, modified release and targeted drug release dosage forms. Application of nanoscience and nanotechnology has opened several new possibilities in development of formulation This review compiles the different preparation methods of polymeric nanoparticles and then briefly explained their current potential applications. Keywords: Polymeric nanoparticles, PLGA, Biomedical applications, Biodegradable, Dialysis method

scholarly journals The problem of using composite biodegradable implants for the treatment of bone fractures (literature review)

TRAUMA ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 22 (2) ◽  
pp. 5-16
Author(s):  
O.D. Pavlov ◽  
V.V. Pastukh ◽  
M.Yu. Karpinsky
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Composite Materials ◽  
Mechanical Strength ◽  
Bone Repair ◽  
Bone Fractures ◽  
Adult Population ◽  
Orthopedic Implants ◽  
Fracture Repair ◽  
The Body ◽  
Suture Materials

Diseases and injuries of the musculoskeletal system rank second among the causes of injuries and third among the diseases that lead to disability of the adult population. Orthopedic implants have a special place in both clinical practice and the biomedical industry. The implants capable of biodegrading in the case of their implantation into the human body are of the greatest interest. The concept of biodegra-dable implants appeared through the formation and development of the use of suture materials that are absorbed in the body. Subsequently, this type of material began to be used in the treatment of fractures, because in many cases, bone fragments need only temporary support with a fixator, until they fuse. Implantable internal fixation devices for fracture repair using polyglycolic acid (PGA), polylactic acid (PLA), and a copolymer of lactic acid and glycolide (PLGA) became popular. However, the mechanical properties of highly porous skeletons were relatively weak compared to those required for bone engineering. In the process of creating an optimal polymeric biodegradable material, it is necessary to overcome the contradiction between strength and biodegradation. PGA, providing high strength of fixation, degrade too quickly, and PLGA, having high crystallinity, slightly degrade, at the same time conceding on the durability of both PGA and biostable materials. Scientists are now working hard to develop composites from calcium phosphate and polymer, in particular hydroxyapatite and tricalсium phosphate (TCP). TCP with three polymorphic modifications, in particular α-TCP, β-TCP, and α'-TCP, is a well-known bioceramic substance for bone repair. β-TKP is attracting increasing attention due to its excellent biocompatibility, bioactivity, and biodegradability. The composite materials based on bioactive ceramics mainly refer to materials with additional advantages, such as biodegradable polymers and ceramics. At the same time, these composites are biocompatible, osteoconductive, mechanical strength and have osteogenic characteristics. At the same time, thanks to new manufacturing technologies that have emerged in recent years, these compo-site materials are the most promising in the field of bone defect repair. The treatment of fractures with implants is increasingly associated with composite materials. Biomaterials must have certain mechanical properties: biocompatibility, biodegradation, controlled rate biodegradation, good mechanical strength, and bioactivity. Biomaterials used in the treatment of bone fractures have to disintegrate over time, and the addition of nanofillers can slow down the rate of decay of the biodegradable composite.

A Review of Synthesis and Applications of Boron Nitride Nanotubes (BNNTs) with Future Prospects

2021 ◽  
Vol 05 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohd Yusuf ◽  
Shafat Ahmad Khan
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Nanotubes ◽  
Boron Nitride ◽  
Mechanical Strength ◽  
Biomedical Applications ◽  
Boron Nitride Nanotubes ◽  
Advanced Materials ◽  
Future Prospects ◽  
Specific Chemical ◽  
Chemical Structures ◽  
Potential Applications

: Emerging nanotechnology in the early 1990s introduced nanoscaled and advanced materials such as Carbon Nanotubes (CNT) with specific chemical structures and exceptionally unique properties. Among various nanostructures, particularly nanotubes have shown their specific values due to their inherent characteristics. With time, new vistas were opened for developing other nanotube-based materials due to their remarked mechanical strength and versatile applications. In recent decades, BNNTs with promising applicability have been synthesized via several methods. This review highlights the synthetic strategies of Boron Nitride Nanotubes (BNNTs) with their potential applications in various applied sectors, including energy, electronics, and biomedical applications.

APPLICATIONS OF IONIC LIQUIDS IN BIOMEDICINE

2012 ◽  
Vol 07 (03n04) ◽  
pp. 121-134 ◽  
Author(s):  
GUILI LIU ◽  
RUIBO ZHONG ◽  
RUISHENG HU ◽  
FENG ZHANG
Keyword(s):  
Ionic Liquids ◽  
Anticancer Agents ◽  
Biomedical Applications ◽  
Biomedical Application ◽  
Current State ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Potential Applications ◽  
State Of Art

(Ionic liquids) ILs have unique properties compared with conventional solvents, opening a wide range of application as solvents and catalysts. ILs' cytotoxicity extend their application in biomedicine by acting as antimicrobial and anticancer agents. This article reviews the current research advances of ILs' biomedical application from the following four aspects: solvents, catalysts, antimicrobial and anticancer agents. By introducing ILs' interesting structures and their corresponding unique properties, this review concludes the current state-of-art of ILs biomedical applications. We also try to point out the ILs issues and solutions for more potential applications in biomedicine.

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