Fabricating high mechanical strength γ-Fe2O3 nanoparticles filled poly(vinyl alcohol) nanofiber using electrospinning process potentially for tissue engineering scaffold

2016 ◽  
Vol 32 (4) ◽  
pp. 411-428 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nor Hasrul Akhmal Ngadiman ◽  
Noordin Mohd Yusof ◽  
Ani Idris ◽  
Denni Kurniawan ◽  
Ehsan Fallahiarezoudar
Keyword(s):  
Tissue Engineering ◽  
Mechanical Strength ◽  
Young’S Modulus ◽  
Flow Rate ◽  
Vinyl Alcohol ◽  
Young's Modulus ◽  
Electrospinning Process ◽  
Poly Vinyl Alcohol ◽  
Tissue Engineering Scaffolds ◽  
Rotating Speed

The use of electrospinning has gained substantial interest in the development of tissue engineering scaffolds due to its ability to produce nanoscale fibers which can mimic the geometry of extracellular tissues. Besides geometry, mechanical property is one of the main elements to be considered when developing tissue engineering scaffolds. In this study, the electrospinning process parameter settings were varied in order to find the optimum setting which can produce electrospun nanofibrous mats with good mechanical properties. Maghemite (γ-Fe2O3) was mixed with poly(vinyl alcohol) and then electrospun to form nanofibers. The five input variable factors involved were nanoparticles content, voltage, flow rate, spinning distance, and rotating speed, while the response variable considered was Young’s modulus. The performance of electrospinning process was systematically screened and optimized using response surface methodology. This work truly demonstrated the sequential nature of designed experimentation. Additionally, the application of various designs of experiment techniques and concepts was also demonstrated. Results revealed that electrospun nanofibrous mats with maximum Young’s modulus (273.51 MPa) was obtained at optimum input settings: 9 v/v% nanoparticle content, 35 kV voltage, 2 mL/h volume flow rate, 8 cm spinning distance, and 3539 r/min of rotating speed. The model was verified successfully by performing confirmation experiments. The nanofibers characterization demonstrated that the nanoparticles were well dispersed inside the nanofibers, and it also showed that the presence of defects on the nanofibers can decrease their mechanical strength. The biocompatibility performance was also evaluated and it was proven that the presence of γ-Fe2O3 enhanced the cell viability and cell growth rate. The developed poly(vinyl alcohol)/γ-Fe2O3 electrospun nanofiber mat has a good potential for tissue engineering scaffolds.

Electrospinning of Poly(vinyl alcohol)/Chitosan via Multi-Nozzle Spinneret and Drum Collector

2014 ◽  
Vol 896 ◽  
pp. 41-44 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ade Yeti Nuryantini ◽  
Muhammad Miftahul Munir ◽  
Muhamad Prama Ekaputra ◽  
Tri Suciati ◽  
Khairurrijal
Keyword(s):  
Flow Rate ◽  
Vinyl Alcohol ◽  
Digital Camera ◽  
Power Laws ◽  
Electrospinning Process ◽  
Poly Vinyl Alcohol ◽  
Burn Wound ◽  
Rotating Speed ◽  
Collector System ◽  
Burn Wound Healing

Poly (vinyl alcohol) (PVA)/chitosan nanofibers membranes were successfully prepared by electrospinning employing a multi-nozzle and a drum collector. The use of multi-nozzle and drum collector system is intended to produce stacked nanofibers to form a membrane as a matrix for burn wound healing application. The membranes thickness was controlled by varying applied voltage, flow rate, drum collector rotating speed, and nozzle-collector distance. The electrospinning process and nanofibers formation on the collector was observed using a digital camera. The scaling relationship between current-flow rate and current-voltage for PVA/chitosan fulfills power laws of I ~ Qαand I ~ Eβ, respectively.

scholarly journals Regulation Mechanism of Graphene Oxide on the Structure and Mechanical Properties of Bio-Based Gel-Spun Lignin/Poly (Vinyl Alcohol) Fibers

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yanhong Jin ◽  
Yuanyuan Jing ◽  
Wenxin Hu ◽  
Jiaxian Lin ◽  
Yu Cheng ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Graphene Oxide ◽  
Young’S Modulus ◽  
Vinyl Alcohol ◽  
Young's Modulus ◽  
Lignin Content ◽  
Poly Vinyl Alcohol ◽  
Regulation Mechanism ◽  
Composite Fibers

Abstract Lignin has been used as a sustainable and eco-friendly filler in composite fibers. However, lignin aggregation occurred at high lignin content, which significantly hindered the further enhancement of fiber performance. The incorporation of graphene oxide (GO) enhanced the mechanical properties of the lignin/poly(vinyl alcohol) (PVA) fibers and affected their structure. With the GO content increasing from 0 to 0.2%, the tensile strength of 5% lignin/PVA fibers increased from 491 MPa to 631 MPa, and Young's modulus increased from 5.91 GPa to 6.61 GPa. GO reinforced 30% lignin/PVA fibers also showed the same trend. The tensile strength increased from 455 MPa to 553 MPa, and Young's modulus increased from 5.39 GPa to 7 GPa. The best mechanical performance was observed in PVA fibers containing 5% lignin and 0.2% GO, which had an average tensile strength of 631 MPa and a Young’s modulus of 6.61 GPa. The toughness values of these fibers are between 9.9-15.6 J/g, and the fibrillar and ductile fracture microstructure were observed. Structure analysis of fibers showed that GO reinforced 5% lignin/PVA fibers had higher crystallinity, and evidence of hydrogen bonding among GO, lignin, and PVA in the gel fibers was revealed. Further, water resistance and swelling behavior of composite PVA fibers were studied to further evidence the structure change of composite fibers.

Microscopic Methods for Characterization of Selected Surface Properties of Biodegradable, Nanofibrous Tissue Engineering Scaffolds

2017 ◽  
Vol 890 ◽  
pp. 213-216 ◽  
Author(s):  
Adrian Chlanda ◽  
Ewa Kijeńska ◽  
Wojciech Święszkowski
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Tissue Engineering ◽  
Young’S Modulus ◽  
Young's Modulus ◽  
Force Spectroscopy ◽  
Operating Mode ◽  
Tissue Engineering Scaffolds ◽  
Force Microscopy ◽  
Atomic Force

Biodegradable polymeric fibers with nanoand submicron diameters, produced by electrospinning can be used as scaffolds in tissue engineering. It is necessary to characterize their mechanical properties especially at the nanoscale. The Force Spectroscopy is suitable atomic force microscopy mode, which allows to probe mechanical properties of the material, such as: reduced Young's modulus, deformation, adhesion, and dissipation. If combined with standard operating mode: contact or semicontact, it will also provide advanced topographical analysis. In this paper we are presenting results of Force Spectroscopy characterization of two kinds of electrospun fibers: polycaprolactone and polycaprolactone with hydroxyapatite addition. The average calculated from Johnson-Kendall-Roberts theory Young's modulus was 4 ± 1 MPa for pure polymer mesh and 20 ± 3 MPa for composite mesh.

Photopolymerized maleilated chitosan/thiol-terminated poly (vinyl alcohol) hydrogels as potential tissue engineering scaffolds

2018 ◽  
Vol 184 ◽  
pp. 383-389 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yingshan Zhou ◽  
Shuyan Zhao ◽  
Can Zhang ◽  
Kaili Liang ◽  
Jun Li ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Tissue Engineering ◽  
Vinyl Alcohol ◽  
Poly Vinyl Alcohol ◽  
Tissue Engineering Scaffolds

Preparation of Poly(vinyl alcohol)/Chitosan-Blended Hydrogels: Properties, In Vitro Studies and Kinetic Evaluation

2012 ◽  
Vol 15 ◽  
pp. 63-72 ◽  
Author(s):  
Motahare Sadat Hosseini ◽  
Issa Amjadi ◽  
Nooshin Haghighipour
Keyword(s):  
Tissue Engineering ◽  
Vinyl Alcohol ◽  
Crosslinking Agent ◽  
Cartilage Defects ◽  
Poly Vinyl Alcohol ◽  
Tissue Engineering Scaffolds ◽  
Kinetic Evaluation ◽  
Freeze Thaw ◽  
Pva Gel

Articular Cartilage Defects Are a Recent Critical Orthopaedic Issue. Hydrogels Have Been Widely Used in Soft Tissue Engineering Scaffolds as their Structures Are Similar to the Macromolecular-Based Components in the Human Body. Hydrogels Including those Based on Poly(vinyl Alcohol) (PVA) and Chitosan Are of Considerable Interest for Utilization in the Field of Tissue Engineering because of their Appropriate Biocompatibility. PVA Gels Can Be Formed by Chemical or Physical Crosslinking. the “freezing-Thawing” (FT) Process Is the Most Mild, Facile and Effective Method to Produce Physically Crosslinked PVA Gel, because it Does Not Require the Presence of the Crosslinking Agent that May Cause Toxicity. in this Study Hydrogels Based on PVA and Chitosan in Different Blend Ratios Were Prepared, and the Effect of the Freeze-Thaw Cycles and Glutaraldehyde on the Hydrogel Properties Was Investigated. the Results Showed that Freeze-Thaw Cycles Increased the Tensile Strength and the Samples’ Resistance to Degradation. the Biocompatibility of the Hydrogels Was Analysed Using Chondrocyte Cells Separated from Distal Femur of Men. Cell Toxicity Assay Performed for Measurement of Cell Viability of the Samples Indicated Biocompatibility.

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