scholarly journals An aligned fibrous and thermosensitive hyaluronic acid-puramatrix interpenetrating polymer network hydrogel with mechanical properties adjusted for neural tissue

2022 ◽  
Author(s):  
Negar Abbasi Aval ◽  
Rahmatollah Emadi ◽  
Ali Valiani ◽  
Mahshid Kharaziha ◽  
Anna Finne-Wistrand
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Hyaluronic Acid ◽  
Brain Tissue ◽  
Polymer Network ◽  
3D Structure ◽  
Interpenetrating Polymer Network ◽  
Great Promise ◽  
Sem Images ◽  
Rheological Measurements ◽  
Cell Material Interactions

AbstractCentral nervous system (CNS) injuries such as stroke or trauma can lead to long-lasting disability, and there is no currently accepted treatment to regenerate functional CNS tissue after injury. Hydrogels can mimic the neural extracellular matrix by providing a suitable 3D structure and mechanical properties and have shown great promise in CNS tissue regeneration. Here we present successful synthesis of a thermosensitive hyaluronic acid-RADA 16 (Puramatrix™) peptide interpenetrating network (IPN) that can be applied in situ by injection.Thermosensitive hyaluronic acid (HA) was first synthesized by combining HA with poly(N-isopropylacrylamide). Then, the Puramatrix™ self-assembled peptide was combined with the thermosensitive HA to produce a series of injectable thermoresponsive IPNs. The HA-Puramatrix™ IPNs formed hydrogels successfully at physiological temperature. Characterization by SEM, rheological measurements, enzymatic degradation and swelling tests was performed to select the IPN optimized for neurologic use. SEM images of the optimized dry IPNs demonstrated an aligned porous structure, and the rheological measurements showed that the hydrogels were elastic, with an elastic modulus of approximately 500 Pa, similar to that of brain tissue. An evaluation of the cell–material interactions also showed that the IPN had biological characteristics required for tissue engineering, strongly suggesting that the IPN hydrogel possessed properties beneficial for regeneration of brain tissue.

scholarly journals Oxazoline-based crosslinking reaction for coatings

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Philipp Knospe ◽  
Patrick Böhm ◽  
Jochen Gutmann ◽  
Michael Dornbusch
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Loss Modulus ◽  
New Technology ◽  
Sol Gel ◽  
Polymer Network ◽  
Time Dependent ◽  
Crosslinking Reaction ◽  
Coating Materials ◽  
Rheological Measurements ◽  
Excellent Adhesion

AbstractNowadays, coating materials must meet high demands in terms of mechanical, chemical and optical properties in all areas of application. Amongst others, amines and isocyanates are used as crosslinking components for curing reactions, meeting the highly demanding properties of the coatings industry. In this work, a new crosslinking reaction for coatings based on oxazoline chemistry is investigated with the objective to overcome disadvantages of established systems and fulfill the need for sustainable coating compounds. The oxazoline-group containing resin, synthesized from commercially available substances, undergoes cationic self-crosslinking polymerization to build up a network based on urethane and amide moieties. NMR-, IR- and ES-mass spectroscopy are suitable techniques to characterize the synthesized oxazoline monomers, which are linked to polyisocyanates and polymerized afterwards via self-polymerization. The progress of crosslinking is followed by changes in IR spectra and by rheological measurements to calculate time dependent values for storage and loss modulus. The glass transition temperature of the resulting coating is determined, too. Furthermore, sol–gel-analysis is performed to determine the degree of crosslinking. After application on steel and aluminium panels, application tests are performed. In addition to excellent adhesion to the substrate, the polymer network shows promising mechanical properties and with that it could represent a new technology for the coatings industry.

Interpenetrating Covalent Adaptable Networks with Enhanced Mechanical Properties and Facile Reprocessability and Recyclability

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yufeng Lei ◽  
Anqiang Zhang ◽  
Yaling Lin
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
High Performance ◽  
Polymer Network ◽  
Continuous Phase ◽  
Interpenetrating Polymer Network

Blending polymers has always been a critical strategy toward high-performance materials. By creating interpenetrating polymer network (IPN), the incompatibility of different polymers could be overcome and a favorable bi-continuous phase...

scholarly journals Simultaneous Interpenetrating Polymer Network of Collagen and Hyaluronic Acid as an In Situ-Forming Corneal Defect Filler

2020 ◽  
Vol 32 (12) ◽  
pp. 5208-5216 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fang Chen ◽  
Peter Le ◽  
Krystal Lai ◽  
Gabriella M. Fernandes-Cunha ◽  
David Myung
Keyword(s):  
Hyaluronic Acid ◽  
Polymer Network ◽  
Interpenetrating Polymer Network ◽  
In Situ Forming

Development of visible-light responsive and mechanically enhanced “smart” UCST interpenetrating network hydrogels

Soft Matter ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 151-160 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yifei Xu ◽  
Onkar Ghag ◽  
Morgan Reimann ◽  
Philip Sitterle ◽  
Prithwish Chatterjee ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Visible Light ◽  
Polymer Network ◽  
Interpenetrating Polymer Network ◽  
Solution Temperature ◽  
Interpenetrating Network ◽  
Critical Solution Temperature ◽  
Smart Hydrogel ◽  
Upper Critical Solution Temperature

An interpenetrating polymer network, chlorophyllin-incorporated “smart” hydrogel was synthesized and exhibited enhanced mechanical properties, upper critical solution temperature swelling, and promising visible-light responsiveness.

scholarly journals Interpenetrating Polymer Network Hydrogels Based on Gelatin and PVA by Biocompatible Approaches: Synthesis and Characterization

2013 ◽  
Vol 2013 ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eltjani-Eltahir Hago ◽  
Xinsong Li
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Mtt Assay ◽  
Biomedical Applications ◽  
Polymer Network ◽  
Physical And Mechanical Properties ◽  
Morphological Characterization ◽  
Interpenetrating Polymer Network ◽  
Synthesis And Characterization ◽  
Cross Linking ◽  
New Approach

In this work, a new approach was introduced to prepare interpenetrating polymer network PVA/GE hydrogels by cross-linking of various concentration gelatin in the presence of transglutaminase enzyme by using the freezing-thawing cycles technique. The effects of freezing-thawing cycles on the properties of morphological characterization, gel fraction, swelling, mechanical, and MTT assay were investigated. The IPN PVA/GE hydrogels showed excellent physical and mechanical Properties. MTT assay data and the fibroblasts culture also showed excellent biocompatibility and good proliferation. This indicates that the IPN hydrogels are stable enough for various biomedical applications.

scholarly journals Multiply Interpenetrating Polymer Networks: Preparation, Mechanical Properties, and Applications

Gels ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 5 (3) ◽  
pp. 36 ◽  
Author(s):  
Panayiota A. Panteli ◽  
Costas S. Patrickios
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Electrical Conductivity ◽  
Polymer Network ◽  
Polymer Networks ◽  
Interpenetrating Polymer Networks ◽  
Interpenetrating Polymer Network ◽  
Low Friction ◽  
Friction Coefficients ◽  
Polymeric Component ◽  
Work Done

This review summarizes work done on triply, or higher, interpenetrating polymer network materials prepared in order to widen the properties of double polymer network hydrogels (DN), doubly interpenetrating polymer networks with enhanced mechanical properties. The review will show that introduction of a third, or fourth, polymeric component in the DNs would further enhance the mechanical properties of the resulting materials, but may also introduce other useful functionalities, including electrical conductivity, low-friction coefficients, and (bio)degradability.

scholarly journals Engineering a macroporous fibrin-based sequential interpenetrating polymer network for dermal tissue engineering

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (24) ◽  
pp. 7106-7116
Author(s):  
Olfat Gsib ◽  
Loek J. Eggermont ◽  
Christophe Egles ◽  
Sidi A. Bencherif
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Tissue Engineering ◽  
Biological Activity ◽  
Polymer Network ◽  
Interpenetrating Polymer Network ◽  
Dermal Tissue

Macroporous and mechanically reinforced sequential IPN hydrogels combine the biological activity of fibrin with the robust mechanical properties of PEG to generate advanced scaffolds for dermal tissue engineering.

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