scholarly journals Tunable Structures and Properties of Electrospun Regenerated Silk Fibroin Mats Annealed in Water Vapor at Different Times and Temperatures

2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiangyu Huang ◽  
Suna Fan ◽  
Alhadi Ibrahim Mohammed Altayp ◽  
Yaopeng Zhang ◽  
Huili Shao ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Water Vapor ◽  
Silk Fibroin ◽  
Conformational Transition ◽  
Breaking Strength ◽  
Electrospinning Technique ◽  
Structures And Properties ◽  
Regenerated Silk Fibroin ◽  
Vapor Annealing ◽  
Breaking Energy

Regenerated silk fibroin (SF) mats were fabricated using electrospinning technique, followed by mild water vapor annealing to effectively tune the structures and improve the mechanical properties of the mats at different annealing times and temperatures. The breaking strength and the breaking energy of the mats treated with water vapor at 65°C for 12 h reached 6.0 MPa and 171.7 J/kg, respectively. The conformational transition of the SF mats was significantly influenced by the treating temperature, while the influence of time was comparatively limited. The influence is consistent with the time-temperature equivalent principle and would be helpful for the preparation of water-vapor-annealed silk-based biomaterials for various applications.

scholarly journals Mechanical properties of graphene oxide–silk fibroin bionanofilms via nanoindentation experiments and finite element analysis

Friction ◽  
2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hyeonho Cho ◽  
Joonho Lee ◽  
Hyundo Hwang ◽  
Woonbong Hwang ◽  
Jin-Gyun Kim ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Finite Element Analysis ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Graphene Oxide ◽  
Water Vapor ◽  
Silk Fibroin ◽  
Annealing Process ◽  
Indentation Modulus ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Vapor Annealing

AbstractUnderstanding the mechanical properties of bionanofilms is important in terms of identifying their durability. The primary focus of this study is to examine the effect of water vapor annealed silk fibroin on the indentation modulus and hardness of graphene oxide–silk fibroin (GO–SF) bionanofilms through nanoindentation experiments and finite element analysis (FEA). The GO–SF bionanofilms were fabricated using the layer-by-layer technique. The water vapor annealing process was employed to enhance the interfacial properties between the GO and SF layers, and the mechanical properties of the GO–SF bionanofilms were found to be affected by this process. By employing water vapor annealing, the indentation modulus and hardness of the GO–SF bionanofilms can be improved. Furthermore, the FEA models of the GO–SF bionanofilms were developed to simulate the details of the mechanical behaviors of the GO–SF bionanofilms. The difference in the stress and strain distribution inside the GO–SF bionanofilms before and after annealing was analyzed. In addition, the load-displacement curves that were obtained by the developed FEA model conformed well with the results from the nanoindentation tests. In summary, this study presents the mechanism of improving the indentation modulus and hardness of the GO–SF bionanofilms through the water vapor annealing process, which is established with the FEA simulation models.

Some comments on the penetration of water vapor into regenerated silk fibroin

Polymer ◽  
2001 ◽  
Vol 42 (12) ◽  
pp. 5495-5499 ◽  
Author(s):  
Y. Hirai ◽  
J. Ishikuro ◽  
T. Nakajima
Keyword(s):  
Water Vapor ◽  
Silk Fibroin ◽  
Regenerated Silk Fibroin

scholarly journals Adsorption/desorption and biofunctional properties of oleuropein loaded on different types of silk fibroin matrices

2017 ◽  
Vol 36 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Oguz Bayraktar ◽  
Ali Bora Balta ◽  
Guldemet Basal Bayraktar
Keyword(s):  
Silk Fibroin ◽  
Antibacterial Properties ◽  
Average Diameter ◽  
Electrospinning Technique ◽  
Collector Plate ◽  
Regenerated Silk Fibroin ◽  
Different Types ◽  
Healing Property ◽  
Silk Fibroin Nanofibers ◽  
Adsorption Desorption

The objective of this study was to investigate the adsorption/desorption behavior of oleuropein on different types of silk fibroin matrices including silk fibroin microfibers (MF), regenerated silk fibroin (RSF), and silk fibroin nanofibers (NF). Nanofibers with an average diameter of ranging between 24 and 326 nm were successfully prepared using the electrospinning technique. The effects of the silk fibroin concentration, the voltage applied and the distance between needle tip and collector plate on the morphology of the NF were investigated. The adsorption capacities of MF, RSF and NF were determined as 104.92, 163.07 and 228.34 mg oleuropein per gram of material, respectively. The percentage of initially adsorbed oleuropein that was desorbed was 86.08, 91.29 and 96.67% for MF, RSF and NF, respectively.NF and RSF discs loaded with oleuropein were subjected to disc diffusion assays to determine their antibacterial activity against test microorganisms Staphylococcus epidermidis (Gram +) and Escherichia coli (Gram – ). The results showed that both biomaterials possessed antibacterial properties after loading with oleuropein. Wound scratch assays using oleuropein released from NF revealed an enhancement of cell migration, indicating a wound healing property of the material.In conclusion, the NF can be utilized as a biofunctional polymeric material with better performance for the adsorption and desorption of oleuropein compared with MF and RSF.

scholarly journals Fractionation of Regenerated Silk Fibroin and Characterization of the Fractions

Molecules ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 26 (20) ◽  
pp. 6317
Author(s):  
Masaaki Aoki ◽  
Yu Masuda ◽  
Kota Ishikawa ◽  
Yasushi Tamada
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Secondary Structure ◽  
Silk Fibroin ◽  
Gel Permeation Chromatography ◽  
Precipitation Process ◽  
Regenerated Silk Fibroin ◽  
Sds Page ◽  
Fractionation Method ◽  
Nonwoven Mats

The molecular weight (MW) of regenerated silk fibroin (RSF) decreases during degumming and dissolving processes. Although MW and the MW distribution generally affect polymer material processability and properties, few reports have described studies examining the influences of MW and the distribution on silk fibroin (SF) material. To prepare different MW SF fractions, the appropriate conditions for fractionation of RSF by ammonium sulfate (AS) precipitation process were investigated. The MW and the distribution of each fraction were found using gel permeation chromatography (GPC) and SDS-polyacrylamide electrophoresis (SDS-PAGE). After films of the fractionated SFs formed, the secondary structure, surface properties, and cell proliferation of films were evaluated. Nanofiber nonwoven mats and 3D porous sponges were fabricated using the fractionated SF aqueous solution. Then, their structures and mechanical properties were analyzed. The results showed AS precipitation using a dialysis membrane at low temperature to be a suitable fractionation method for RSF. Moreover, MW affects the nanofiber and sponge morphology and mechanical properties, although no influence of MW was observed on the secondary structure or crystallinity of the fabricated materials.

Conformational transition and liquid crystalline state of regenerated silk fibroin in water

Biopolymers ◽  
2008 ◽  
Vol 89 (6) ◽  
pp. 497-505 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xin-Gui Li ◽  
Li-Ya Wu ◽  
Mei-Rong Huang ◽  
Hui-Li Shao ◽  
Xue-Chao Hu
Keyword(s):  
Silk Fibroin ◽  
Crystalline State ◽  
Liquid Crystalline ◽  
Conformational Transition ◽  
Liquid Crystalline State ◽  
Regenerated Silk Fibroin

A comparison of centrifugally-spun and electrospun regenerated silk fibroin nanofiber structures and properties

RSC Advances ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 5 (119) ◽  
pp. 98553-98558 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chen Liu ◽  
Jiaqi Sun ◽  
Min Shao ◽  
Bin Yang
Keyword(s):  
Thermal Properties ◽  
Silk Fibroin ◽  
Secondary Structures ◽  
Random Coil ◽  
Structures And Properties ◽  
Regenerated Silk Fibroin ◽  
Centrifugal Spinning ◽  
Β Sheet

Centrifugal spinning converts the conformation of silk fibroin from random coil to β-sheet more easily than electrospinning, which results in fiber differences on secondary structures, orientation and thermal properties.

scholarly journals Fabrication of aqueous-based dual drug loaded silk fibroin electrospun nanofibers embedded with curcumin-loaded RSF nanospheres for drugs controlled release

RSC Advances ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 7 (89) ◽  
pp. 56550-56558 ◽  
Author(s):  
Huijun Li ◽  
Jingxin Zhu ◽  
Song Chen ◽  
Lan Jia ◽  
Yanlong Ma
Keyword(s):  
Controlled Release ◽  
Silk Fibroin ◽  
Electrospun Nanofibers ◽  
Electrospinning Technique ◽  
Regenerated Silk Fibroin ◽  
Dual Drug

This paper presents a new nanofabrication method for dual drug loaded regenerated silk fibroin (RSF) nanofibers, based on a simple, colloid-electrospinning technique.

Influence of shear on the structures and properties of regenerated silk fibroin aqueous solutions

RSC Advances ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 5 (77) ◽  
pp. 62936-62940 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yuan Jin ◽  
Yichun Hang ◽  
Qingfa Peng ◽  
Yaopeng Zhang ◽  
Huili Shao ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Liquid Crystal ◽  
Shear Rate ◽  
Aqueous Solutions ◽  
Crystal Structures ◽  
Silk Fibroin ◽  
Structures And Properties ◽  
Regenerated Silk Fibroin

Regenerated silk fibroin molecules in aqueous solutions gradually form rod-like liquid crystal structures after being applied sufficient shear rate and shear time.

scholarly journals Electrospun Hydrophobic Polyaniline/Silk Fibroin Electrochromic Nanofibers with Low Electrical Resistance

Polymers ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (9) ◽  
pp. 2102 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chun-Yu Chen ◽  
Szu Ying Huang ◽  
Hung-Yu Wan ◽  
Yi-Ting Chen ◽  
Sheng-Ka Yu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Electrical Conductivity ◽  
Silk Fibroin ◽  
Electrical Resistance ◽  
Composite Nanofibers ◽  
Academic Research ◽  
Electronic Textiles ◽  
Electrospinning Technique ◽  
Conductive Polyaniline ◽  
Advanced Applications

Electronic textiles (E-textiles) have been an area of intense industrial and academic research for years due to their advanced applications. Thus, the goal of this study was to develop highly conductive silk fibroin electrochromic nanofibers for use in E-textiles. The silk nanofibers were prepared by an electrospinning technique, and the conductive polyaniline (PANI) was added to impart the electrical conductivity and electroactive property to the resultant electrospun silk composite nanofibers. The experimental results showed that tuning the electrospinning procedure could control the morphology of the composite nanofibers, thus altering their mechanical properties and surface wettability. Furthermore, the developed PANI/silk composite fibers possess electroactive and electrochromic properties, such as adjusting the applied voltage. The developed strategy demonstrated the feasibility of incorporating not only electrical functionality but also electroactivity into sustainable silk nanofibers using electrospinning technique.

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