Anisotropic Composites of Desaminotyrosine and Desaminotyrosyl Tyrosine Functionalized Gelatin and Bioactive Glass Microparticles

2015 ◽  
Vol 1718 ◽  
pp. 9-14
Author(s):  
Konstanze K. Julich-Gruner ◽  
Andreas Lendlein ◽  
Aldo R. Boccaccini ◽  
Axel T. Neffe

ABSTRACTFunctionalization of gelatin with desaminotyrosine (DAT) and desamino tyrosyl tyrosine (DATT) has been demonstrated to allow network formation based on non-covalent interactions of the aromatic moieties. Based on the observation that the DAT(T) groups furthermore could interact with hydroxyapatite fillers, here it was investigated whether such interactions of DAT(T) could also be employed to stabilize composites formed by functionalized gelatins and bioactive glass (BG) particles. Because of sedimentation of the BG microparticles during the gelification, anisotropic composites with two distinct layers were formed. The characterization of mechanical properties by tensile tests and rheology showed that all composites of non-functionalized and DAT(T) functionalized gelatins with BG microparticles showed an increased Young’s modulus (E) up to 3 MPa, an increased storage modulus (G’) up to 100 kPa, increased tensile strength (σmax) up to 3.4 MPa, and increased loss modulus (G’’) compared to the pure matrices. As the observed effects were more pronounced in the DAT(T) functionalized gelatins compared to non-functionalized gelatins, and a much increased thermal stability of these composites was found, it is likely that there are binding interactions between the aromatic moieties and the BG microparticles. This effect open opportunities for the further development of this type of gelatin-based composites for bone regeneration applications.

2017 ◽  
Vol 16 (05n06) ◽  
pp. 1750012 ◽  
Author(s):  
Farhad Jahantigh ◽  
Mehdi Nazirzadeh

In this project, nanocomposite films were prepared with different Titanium dioxide (TiO2) percentages. Properties of polycarbonate (PC) and PC–TiO2nanocomposite films were studied by X-ray diffraction (XRD) analysis and Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy. The structure of samples was studied by XRD. The mechanical properties of PC–TiO2nanocomposite films were investigated by conducting tensile tests and hardness measurements. Thermal stability of the nanocomposites was studied by thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) method. The elastic modulus of the composite increased with increasing weight fraction of nanoparticles. The microhardness value increases with increasing TiO2nanoparticles. The results of tensile testing were in agreement with those of micro-hardness measurements. In addition, TGA curves showed that nanocomposite films have higher resistance to thermal degradation compared to polycarbonate. There are many reports related to the modification of polycarbonate films, but still a systematic study of them is required.


2013 ◽  
Vol 750-752 ◽  
pp. 1609-1612 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yang Ti ◽  
Jian Ru Wu ◽  
Da Jun Chen

In this paper, Fe-OCAP/PU blends were prepared. The mechanical properties and thermal stability of the samples were studied by tensile tests and thermogravimetric analysis, respectively. Results showed that the mechanical properties and thermal stability of the samples were improved with the increase of Fe-OCAP content. The antibacterial property of Fe-OCAP and Fe-OCAP/PU films was investigated by agar diifusion method and shake flask method, respectively. Fe-OCAP and Fe-OCAP/PU films showed efficient antibacterial activity againstS.aureus.


2021 ◽  
Vol 36 (2) ◽  
pp. 137-143
Author(s):  
S. A. Awad

Abstract This paper aims to describe the thermal, mechanical, and surface properties of a PVA/HPP blend whereby the film was prepared using a solution casting method. The improvements in thermal and mechanical properties of HPP-based PVA composites were investigated. The characterization of pure PVA and PVA composite films included tensile tests, thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), and differential scanning calorimetry (DSC). The results of TGA and DSC indicated that the addition of HPP increased the thermal decomposition temperature of the composites. Mechanical properties are significantly improved in PVA/HPP composites. The thermal stability of the PVA composite increased with the increase of HPP filler content. The tensile strength increased from 15.74 ± 0.72 MPa to 27.54 ± 0.45 MPa and the Young’s modulus increased from 282.51 ± 20.56 MPa to 988.69 ± 42.64 MPa for the 12 wt% HPP doped sample. Dynamic mechanical analysis (DMA) revealed that at elevated temperatures, enhanced mechanical properties because of the presence of HPP was even more noticeable. Morphological observations displayed no signs of agglomeration of HPP fillers even in composites with high HPP loading.


2017 ◽  
Vol 17 (4) ◽  
pp. 73-78 ◽  
Author(s):  
F. Kahrıman ◽  
M. Zeren

Abstract In this study, Al-0.80Mg-0.85Si alloy was modified with the addition of 0.3 wt.-% zirconium and the variation of microstructural features and mechanical properties were investigated. In order to produce the billets, vertical direct chill casting method was used and billets were homogenized at 580 °C for 6 h. Homogenized billets were subjected to aging practice following three stages: (i) solution annealing at 550 °C for 3 h, (ii) quenching in water, (iii) aging at 180 °C between 0 and 20 h. The hardness measurements were performed for the alloys following the aging process. It was observed that peak hardness value of Al-0.80Mg-0.85Si alloy increased with the addition of zirconium. This finding was very useful to obtain aging parameters for the extruded hollow profiles which are commonly used in automotive industry. Standard tensile tests were applied to aged profiles at room temperature and the results showed that modified alloy had higher mechanical properties compared to the non-modified alloy.


2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kate Nicastri ◽  
Soren Zappia ◽  
Jared Pratt ◽  
Julia Duncan ◽  
Ilia Guzei ◽  
...  

Methods for rapid preparation of densely functionalized and stereochemically complex N-heterocyclic scaffolds are in demand for exploring potential new bioactive chemical space. This work describes experimental and computational studies to better understand the features of aziridinium ylides as intermediates for the synthesis of highly substituted dehydromorpholines. The development of this chemistry has enabled the extension of aziridinium ylide chemistry to the concomitant formation of both a C–N and a C–O bond in a manner that preserves the stereochemical information embedded in the substrate. The chemistry is tolerant of a wide range of functionalities that can be employed for DNA-encoded library (DEL) synthesis to prepare diverse libraries of heterocycles with potential bioactivity. In addition, we have uncovered several key insights that describe the importance of steric effects, rotational barriers around the C–N bond of the aziridinium ylide, and non-covalent interactions (NCIs) on the ultimate reaction outcome. These critical insights will assist in the further development of this chemistry to generate novel and complex N-heterocycles that will further expand complex amine chemical space.


2016 ◽  
Vol 682 ◽  
pp. 245-251 ◽  
Author(s):  
Grzegorz Włoch ◽  
Tomasz Skrzekut ◽  
Jakub Sobota ◽  
Antoni Woźnicki ◽  
Justyna Cisoń

Mixed and preliminarily consolidated powders of aluminium and nickel (90 mass % Al and 10 mass % Ni) were hot extruded. As results the rod, 8 mm in diameter, was obtained. As-extruded material was subjected to the microstructural investigations using scanning electron microscopy (SEM/EDS) and X-ray analysis (XRD). The differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) and thermo-mechanical analysis (TMA) were also performed. The mechanical properties of as extruded material were determined by the tensile test and Vickers hardness measurements. In order to evaluate the thermal stability of PM alloy, samples were annealed at the temperature of 475 and 550 °C. After annealing Vickers hardness measurements and tensile tests were carried out. The plastic consolidation of powders during extrusion was found to be very effective, because no pores or voids were observed in the examined material. The detailed microstructural investigations and XRD analyses did not reveal the presence of the intermetallic phases in the as-extruded material. During annealing, the Al3Ni intermetallic compound was formed as the result of chemical reaction between the alloy components. The hardness of the alloy after annealing at the temperature of 475°C was found to be comparable to the hardness in as-extruded state. Annealing of the material at the temperature of 550°C results in hardness decreasing by about 50%, as the consequence of porosity formation and Al3Ni cracking.


1996 ◽  
Vol 438 ◽  
Author(s):  
O. R. Monteiro ◽  
M. P. Delplancke-Ogletree ◽  
I. G. Brown ◽  
J. W. Ager

AbstractDiamond-like carbon films with mechanical properties approaching those of diamond have been consistently produced by cathodic vacuum arc based techniques. These films have been successfully used in applications where enhanced hardness and wear resistance are required Such DLC films have two major drawbacks that prevent their application in other areas: a high level of internal stresses, which promotes failure by spallation of thick films; and the loss of mechanical properties at temperatures higher than 300°C. In this paper we describe the effect of doping elements on the room-temperature mechanical properties and on the thermal stability of DLC films upon annealing in air. The effect of the presence of W and Ti was investigated and compared to pure DLC. The films were produced by dual-source metal plasma immersion ion implantation and deposition with magnetic filtering to remove macroparticles from the plasma; dopant content was controlled by varying the relative pulse duration of the two plasma sources. Microstructural and chemical characterization of the films are presented.


2014 ◽  
Vol 59 (4) ◽  
pp. 1637-1640 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. Dworecka ◽  
E. Jezierska ◽  
K. Rozniatowski ◽  
W. Swiatnicki

Abstract The aim of the work was to produce a nanobainitic structure in the commercial bearing steel - 100CrMnSi6-4 and to characterize its structure and mechanical properties. In order to produce this structure the austempering heat treatment was performed, with parameters that have been selected on the basis of dilatometric measurements of phase transformation kinetics in steel. The heat treatment process was performed in laboratory as well as in industrial furnaces. The obtained structure was characterized using transmission electron microscopy. In order to investigate the effect of the microstructure parameters on the material’s mechanical properties, the hardness, impact strength and static tensile tests have been conducted.


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