scholarly journals A Novel Efficient MPEG-Chitosan/HA Biopolymer for Adsorption of the Anticancer SN-38 Liquid Dispersions: Kinetics, Thermodynamic and Ex-Vivo Release Evaluation

2021 ◽  
Vol 65 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Faezeh Sharifi ◽  
Mansour Jahangiri ◽  
Pedram Ebrahimnejad
Keyword(s):  
Drug Delivery ◽  
Fourier Transforms ◽  
Ex Vivo ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Order Kinetic ◽  
Scanning Calorimetry ◽  
Release Process ◽  
El Sistema ◽  
Diffusion Phenomena ◽  
Ft Ir

Abstract. Amongst several drug delivery schemes for perfect drug delivery comprise biocompatibility, selective aiming of cancer cells, low-cost, and safe process of nanoparticle preparation. In this work, a new mPEG-chitosan/HA biopolymer was prepared as adsorbent nanoparticles (mNPs) for an efficient drug delivery system.  The mNPs was synthesized by conjugating poly (ethylene glycol) methyl ether (mPEG) to chitosan and prepared through ionic gelation between mPEG-chitosan and hyaluronic acid (HA). The prepared mNPs were used to adsorption/release of 7-ethyl-10-hydroxycamtothecin (SN-38) from its liquid dispersions. The mNPs adsorbent was characterized by Fourier transforms infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The results demonstrated that the adsorption isotherm of SN-38 on mNPs follows Langmuir model, and the adsorption capacity was 346.511 mg g-1. Besides, the pseudo-first order kinetic well fitted the equilibrium data. Further, thermodynamic parameters including ΔH, ΔG and ΔS were calculated which demonstrated that the physical spontaneous adsorption was prevailing. In addition, the ex- vivo release of SN-38 from mNPs were in good agreement with Korsmeyer-Peppas equation indicating the drug release process was governed by diffusion phenomena. The above results revealed that mNPs containing SN-38 was a good candidate for the drug delivery systems.   Resumen. Dentro de las diferentes propiedades importantes de los sistemas de liberación de fármacos se encuentran la biocompatibilidad, el ataque selectivo a las células cancerosas, el bajo costo y los procesos adecuados de preparación de nanopartículas. En este trabajo, un nuevo biopolímero de mPEG-chitosan/HA se preparó en la forma de nanopartículas (mNPs) para el uso como un sistema de liberación controlada de fármacos. Las nanopartículas se sintetizaron incorporando el éter metílico de poli(etilenglidol) al quitosano, y se prepararon a través de la gelación iónica entre el mPEG-quitosano y el ácido hialurónico (HA). Las nanopartículas así preparadas se probaron en su efectividad para la absorción y liberación de 7-etil-10-hidroxicamtotecina (SN-38) en forma de dispersiones líquidas. El absorbente hecho a partir de las nanopartículas se caracterizó mediante espectroscopía infrarroja de transformada de Fourier (FT-IR), calorimetría diferencial de barrido (DSC) y microscopía electrónica de barrido (SEM). Se encontró que la isoterma de adsorción de la muestra de nanopartículas conteniendo SN-38 se ajusta al modelo de Langmuir, siendo el valor de la capacidad de adsorción de 346.511 mg g-1. El modelo cinético de seudo primer orden se ajusta adecuadamente a los datos obtenidos al equilibrio. Más aún, los parámetros termodinámicos tales como ΔH, ΔG and ΔS se pudieron calcular, lo que indica que la adsorción física espontánea es el mecanismo que prevalece. Además, los datos de liberación ex- vivo de SN-38 a partir de las nanopartículas se pueden ajustar a la ecuación de Korsmeyer-Peppas, indicando que el proceso de liberación del fármaco está gobernado por un proceso de difusión. Los resultados anteriores indican que el sistema de nanopartículas conteniendo SN-38 es un buen candidato para desarrollar un sistema de liberación controlada de fármacos. 

scholarly journals Synthesis and characterization of arginine-doped heliotrope leaves with high clean-up capacity for crystal violet dye from aqueous media

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lahoucine Brini ◽  
Abdelghani Hsini ◽  
Yassine Naciri ◽  
Asmae Bouziani ◽  
Zeeshan Ajmal ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Crystal Violet ◽  
Contact Time ◽  
Fourier Transforms ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Aqueous Media ◽  
Dye Adsorption ◽  
Batch Process ◽  
Scanning Calorimetry ◽  
Crystal Violet Dye ◽  
Ft Ir

Abstract Novel an arginine-modified Heliotrope leaf (Arg@HL) was used as adsorbent for the crystal violet (CV) dye adsorption in a batch process. The physicochemical and morphological composition of Arg@HL were characterized by field-emission-scanning-electron-microscopy (FE-SEM), Fourier transforms infrared (FT-IR) spectroscopy, thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), differential scanning calorimetry (DSC). The experiments were carried out to investigate the factors that influence the dye uptake by the adsorbent, such as the contact time under agitation, adsorbent amount, initial dye concentration, temperature and pH of dye solution. The optimum conditions of adsorption were found on the batch scale as followed: CV concentration of 20 mg·L−1, an amount of 0.75 g·L−1 of the adsorbent, 90 min contact time, 6 pH and 25 °C temperature for Arg@HL. The results confirmed a second-order model explaining the dye crystal violet's adsorption's kinetics by Arg-Heliotrope leaves. The Langmuir model effectively defines the adsorption isotherms. The results revealed that the Arg@HL has the potential to be used as a low-cost adsorbent for the removal of CV dye from aqueous solutions.

The Development of Pemetrexed Diacid-Loaded Gelatin-Cloisite 30B (MMT) Nanocomposite for Improved Oral Efficacy Against Cancer: Characterization, In-Vitro and Ex-Vivo Assessment

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (3) ◽  
pp. 246-256
Author(s):  
Kriti Soni ◽  
Ali Mujtaba ◽  
Md. Habban Akhter ◽  
Kanchan Kohli
Keyword(s):  
Drug Release ◽  
Oral Delivery ◽  
Ex Vivo ◽  
Confocal Laser ◽  
Release Mechanism ◽  
Scanning Calorimetry ◽  
Sem Images ◽  
Cloisite 30B ◽  
Ft Ir

Aim: The intention of this investigation was to develop Pemetrexed Diacid (PTX)-loaded gelatine-cloisite 30B (MMT) nanocomposite for the potential oral delivery of PTX and the in vitro, and ex vivo assessment. Background: Gelatin/Cloisite 30 B (MMT) nanocomposites were prepared by blending gelatin with MMT in aqueous solution. Methods: PTX was incorporated into the nanocomposite preparation. The nanocomposites were investigated by Fourier Transmission Infra Red Spectroscopy (FT-IR), Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC), Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) X-Ray Diffraction (XRD) and Confocal Laser Microscopy (CLSM). FT-IR of nanocomposite showed the disappearance of all major peaks which corroborated the formation of nanocomposites. The nanocomposites were found to have a particle size of 121.9 ± 1.85 nm and zeta potential -12.1 ± 0.63 mV. DSC thermogram of drug loaded nanocomposites indicated peak at 117.165 oC and 205.816 oC, which clearly revealed that the drug has been incorporated into the nanocomposite because of cross-linking of cloisite 30 B and gelatin in the presence of glutaraldehyde. Results: SEM images of gelatin show a network like structure which disappears in the nanocomposite. The kinetics of the drug release was studied in order to ascertain the type of release mechanism. The drug release from nanocomposites was in a controlled manner, followed by first-order kinetics and the drug release mechanism was found to be of Fickian type. Conclusion: Ex vivo gut permeation studies revealed 4 times enhancement in the permeation of drug present in the nanocomposite as compared to plain drug solution and were further affirmed by CLSM. Thus, gelatin/(MMT) nanocomposite could be promising for the oral delivery of PTX in cancer therapy and future prospects for the industrial pharmacy.

scholarly journals CHEMICAL MODIFICATION, CHARACTERIZATION AND EVALUATION OF MUCOADHESIVE POTENTIALITY OF ASSAM BORA RICE STARCH

2017 ◽  
Vol 9 (9) ◽  
pp. 132 ◽  
Author(s):  
Abdul Baquee Ahmed ◽  
Iman Bhaduri
Keyword(s):  
Drug Delivery ◽  
Drug Release ◽  
Sustained Release ◽  
Chemical Modification ◽  
Ex Vivo ◽  
Rice Starch ◽  
Modified Starch ◽  
Native Starch ◽  
Ft Ir

Objective: The objective of the present study was to chemical modification, characterization and evaluation of mucoadhesive potentiality of Assam bora rice starch as potential excipients in the sustained release drug delivery system. Methods: The starch was isolated from Assam bora rice and esterified using thioglycolic acid and characterized by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), Differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) and Nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR). The 10% w/v gel formulation based on modified bora rice starch loaded with irinotecan (0.6%) was prepared and evaluated for various rheological properties, ex-vivo mucoadhesion using goat intestine and in vitro drug release study in phosphate buffer pH 6.8.Results: The chemical modification was confirmed by FT-IR and NMR studies with the presence of the peak at 2626.74 cm-1 and a singlet at 2.51 respectively due to–SH group. Ex-vivo mucoadhesion studies showed 6.6 fold increases in mucoadhesion of the modified starch with compared to native starch (46.3±6.79g for native starch; 308.7±95.31g for modified starch). In vitro study showed 89.12±0.84 % of drug release after 6 h in phosphate buffer pH 6.8 and the release kinetics followed Non-Fickian diffusion.Conclusion: The modified Assam bora rice starch enhanced a mucoadhesive property of the native starch and thus, can be explored in future as a potential excipient for the sustained release mucoadhesive drug delivery system.

scholarly journals Engineering of Calcium Alginate- PANI@Sawdust Wood hydrogel Bio-beads for the Removal of the Sulfonate Groups-Containing Orange G dye from Aqueous Solution

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
ABDELAZIZ IMGHARN ◽  
Nouh Aarab ◽  
Abdelghani Hsini ◽  
Yassine Naciri ◽  
Mohammed Elhoudi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Calcium Alginate ◽  
Fourier Transforms ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Aqueous Media ◽  
Freundlich Isotherm ◽  
Batch Tests ◽  
Orange G ◽  
Ft Ir ◽  
Interfering Ions ◽  
Ft Ir Spectroscopy

Abstract The aim of this work is to investigate the adsorption performance of orange G (OG) dye from aqueous solutions employing PANI@sawdust biocomposite enrobed by calcium-alginate biobeads (Alg-PANI@SD). The as-prepared adsorbent was characterized by scanning-electron-microscopy (SEM), X-ray energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDS) and Fourier transforms infrared (FT-IR) spectroscopy, and used to remove Orange G dye from water. batch tests were performed as a function of adsorbent dosage, pH, contact time, interfering ions and initial OG dye concentration. Experimental results show that the kinetic model of pseudo-first-order (PFO) and Freundlich isotherm provided a good fitting of the whole experimental data. The results revealed that the as-prepared tricomposite Alg-PANI@SD, has the potential to be applied as a low-cost adsorbent for the adsorption of OG dye from aqueous media.

scholarly journals Copolymer Based on Polyglycerol-Acrylate-Lactate as Potential Water Viscosifier and Surfactant for Enhanced Oil Recovery

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
M. P. Amaya-Gómez ◽  
L. M. Sanabria-Rivas ◽  
A. M. Díaz-Lasprilla ◽  
C. Ardila-Suárez ◽  
R. H. Castro-García ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Enhanced Oil Recovery ◽  
Oil Recovery ◽  
Chemical Structure ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Surfactant Flooding ◽  
Scanning Calorimetry ◽  
Water Viscosity ◽  
Ft Ir ◽  
Surface Performance ◽  
Polymeric Solutions

Polymer and surfactant flooding are widely applied processes in enhanced oil recovery (EOR) in which viscous polymers or surfactants aqueous solutions are introduced in oil reservoirs to rise the recovery of the remaining oil. In this regard, one of the challenges of EOR practices is the use of efficient but low-cost viscosifier and surfactant polymers. This work is aimed at synthesizing a polyglycerol derived from the biodegradable and nontoxic monomer, glycerol, and evaluating the effect of its copolymerization on rheological and interfacial properties, which were tested in water and brine for the former and in the water/oil system for the last properties. The copolymers were synthesized using a polyglycerol backbone, acrylic acid, lactic acid, and oleic acid. The chemical structure of copolymers was characterized by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), thermogravimetry (TG), and differential scanning calorimetry (DSC). The viscosity and the interfacial tension (IFT) of polymeric solutions were tested. Thus, the viscosity and surface performance of the prepared polymer solutions in distilled water and brine were analyzed according to the structure of the synthesized polymers. The results showed that the synthesized polymers modified water viscosity and surface tension between water and oil. The developed polymers could be candidates for applications in enhanced oil recovery and related applications.

scholarly journals Study of the Biodegradation of PLA/PBAT Films after Biodegradation Tests in Soil and the Aqueous Medium

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 833-846
Keyword(s):  
Contact Angle ◽  
Aqueous Medium ◽  
Visual Analysis ◽  
Fourier Transforms ◽  
Scanning Calorimetry ◽  
Thermal Compression ◽  
Hydrophilic Character ◽  
Ft Ir ◽  
Fourier Transforms Infrared Spectroscopy ◽  
Biodegradation In Soil

The intense consumption of conventional plastics has been generating a series of problems for nature due to the accumulation of municipal solid waste because of its difficult degradation. Therefore, the use of biodegradable polymers becomes a good option to minimize these effects. Poly (lactide acid)/poly(butylene adipate-co-terephthalate) (PLA/PBAT) is a biodegradable blend that can be used mainly in applications that have a short shelf life. So, it is important to know the total biodegradation time of this blend. For this reason, PLA/PBAT films (1.5 x 1.5 x 0.15 cm) were produced by thermal compression molding to be subjected to biodegradation tests in soil and aqueous medium for 180 days. The films were characterized by visual analysis, weight loss measurements, differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), Fourier transforms infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), contact angle, and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). DSC showed an increase of 0.7% in PLA crystallinity subjected to the aqueous medium, while FT-IR showed a reduction in the bands at 1710 cm-1 and 1100 cm-1, as a result of hydrolysis for both methodologies. The blend's hydrophilic character was increased after both degradation processes, presenting a reduction of 34.5% in the contact angle after biodegradation in soil. From the results, it was possible to conclude that PLA/PBAT films did not degrade completely, as expected, but showed signs that indicated the beginning of the degradation. The degradation was more effective in the aqueous medium.

scholarly journals Study on adenosine loading capacity of porous nanosilica for application in drug delivery

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. first
Author(s):  
Dat Ngoc Xuan Mai ◽  
Lua Thi Xuan Danh ◽  
Huy Dinh Minh Dang ◽  
Ha Van Nguyen ◽  
Hanh Thi Kieu Ta ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Drug Delivery ◽  
Surface Area ◽  
Mesoporous Silica Nanoparticles ◽  
Sol Gel ◽  
Material Structure ◽  
Loading Capacity ◽  
Release Process ◽  
Adenosine Concentration ◽  
Ft Ir ◽  
Mcm 41

Mesoporous silica nanoparticles (MSNs) are used as drug delivery materials because of their outstanding features such as large surface area, easy synthesis and high biocompability. In this study, inorganic mesoporous nanosilica material, MCM-41, was synthesized by sol-gel hydrothermal method using tetraethyl orthosilicate precursor (TEOS). The material structure and composition were analyzed by X-ray power diffraction (P-XRD), N2 adsorption isotherm, thermalgravimetric analysis (TGA) and Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR). Its morphology was examined by scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and transmission electron microscope (TEM). The results showed that synthesized MCM-41 has a spherical shape, homogeneous with an average size of 100 nm. The specific surface area is 845 m2 g􀀀1, the pore size is approximately 35 Å. It has high thermal stability until 800oC. FT-IR result showed the formation of the Si-O-Si bond in the structure. The adenosine loading capacity of MCM-41 was investigated based on the influence of loading factors including adenosine concentration, time, solvent, and temperature. The kinetics and thermodynamics of the adsorption processes were also studied. The adenosine loading ability on MCM-41 is significant high, approximately 1699 mg g􀀀1. The kinetic and thermodynamic results showed that the drug adsorbed of MCM-41 occurred with fast rate and spontaneously. Moreover, the release profile of adenosine proved that the drug release process occurred quickly which is suitable for application in acute disease treatment.

scholarly journals Two-Photon Polymerisation 3D Printing of Microneedle Array Templates with Versatile Designs: Application in the Development of Polymeric Drug Delivery Systems

2020 ◽  
Vol 37 (9) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ana Sara Cordeiro ◽  
Ismaiel A. Tekko ◽  
Mohamed H. Jomaa ◽  
Lalitkumar Vora ◽  
Emma McAlister ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Drug Delivery ◽  
3D Printing ◽  
Flexible Manufacturing ◽  
Ex Vivo ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Insertion Depth ◽  
Two Photon ◽  
Polymeric Drug Delivery ◽  
Polymeric Drug Delivery Systems

Abstract Purpose To apply a simple and flexible manufacturing technique, two-photon polymerisation (2PP), to the fabrication of microneedle (MN) array templates with high precision and low cost in a short time. Methods Seven different MN array templates were produced by 2PP 3D printing, varying needle height (900–1300 μm), shape (conical, pyramidal, cross-shaped and with pedestal), base width (300–500 μm) and interspacing (100–500 μm). Silicone MN array moulds were fabricated from these templates and used to produce dissolving and hydrogel-forming MN arrays. These polymeric MN arrays were evaluated for their insertion in skin models and their ability to deliver model drugs (cabotegravir sodium and ibuprofen sodium) to viable layers of the skin (ex vivo and in vitro) for subsequent controlled release and/or absorption. Results The various templates obtained with 2PP 3D printing allowed the reproducible fabrication of multiple MN array moulds. The polymeric MN arrays produced were efficiently inserted into two different skin models, with sharp conical and pyramidal needles showing the highest insertion depth values (64–90% of needle height). These results correlated generally with ex vivo and in vitro drug delivery results, where the same designs showed higher drug delivery rates after 24 h of application. Conclusion This work highlights the benefits of using 2PP 3D printing to prototype variable MN array designs in a simple and reproducible manner, for their application in drug delivery.

Kinetic Study and Equilibrium Isotherm Analysis of Cationic Dye Adsorption onto Attapulgite and Rectorite

2012 ◽  
Vol 446-449 ◽  
pp. 2960-2963
Author(s):  
Jing Yan Song ◽  
Jing Yang
Keyword(s):  
Low Cost ◽  
Dye Adsorption ◽  
Second Order ◽  
Order Kinetic ◽  
Cationic Dye ◽  
Equilibrium Data ◽  
Order Kinetic Model ◽  
Pseudo Second Order ◽  
Ft Ir ◽  
Langmuir And Freundlich Equations

The adsorption properties of the attapulgite and the rectorite were investigated by removal of a cationic dye, methylene blue (MB) from aqueous solution. The attapulgite and the rectorite were characterized by Fourier transform infrared (FT-IR) spectroscopy, Brunauer-Emmett-Teller (BET) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The analysis of the isotherm equilibrium data using the Langmuir and Freundlich equations showed that the data fitted better with Langmuir model. Pseudo-first-order and pseudo-second-order models were considered to evaluate the rate parameters. The experimental data were well described by the pseudo-second-order kinetic model. The results indicate that the attapulgite exhibited higher adsorption capacity for MB than rectorite and could be employed as a low-cost alternative in wastewater treatment for the removal of cationic dyes.

scholarly journals A Novel Drug Delivery System Based on Nanoparticles of Magnetite Fe3O4 Embedded in an Auto Cross-Linked Chitosan

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Damiri Fouad ◽  
Yahya Bachra ◽  
Grouli Ayoub ◽  
Amine Ouaket ◽  
Ahmed Bennamara ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Drug Delivery ◽  
Drug Delivery System ◽  
Delivery System ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Chitosan Solution ◽  
Tumor Site ◽  
Fe3o4 Nps ◽  
Magnetite Fe3o4 ◽  
Ft Ir ◽  
Novel Drug

Recently, chitosan (CS) was given much attention as a functional biopolymer for designing various hydrogels for industrial, environmental and biomedical applications, but their biomedical use is limited due to the toxicity of the crosslinker agents. To overcome this inconvenience, we developed an auto cross-linked material based on a chitosan backbone that carries an amino and aldehyde moieties. This new drug delivery system (DDS) was designed by using oxidized chitosan (OCS) that crosslinks chitosan (CS). In the first part, a simple, rapid, low-cost and eco-friendly green method was introduced to synthesize magnetite nanoparticles (Fe3O4-NPs) successfully. These nanoparticles Fe3O4 have received a great deal of attention in the biomedical field. Especially in a targeted drug delivery system, drug-loaded Fe3O4-NPs can accumulate at the tumor site by the aid of an external magnetic field and increase the effectiveness of drug release to the tumor site. In the second part, we have incorporated the Fe3O4-NPs into chitosan/oxidized chitosan solution because of their unique magnetic properties, outstanding magnetism, biocompatibility, lower toxicity, biodegradability, and other features. Three drugs (5-Fluorouracil (5-FU), Caffeine and Ascorbic acid)) were embedded into the magnetite solution that became quickly a hydrogel. The successful fabrication of the hydrogels and ferrogels was confirmed by (FT-IR), (TGA), (SEM), (VSM) analysis at room temperature. Finally, results showed that our hydrogels and ferrogels may be technologically used as devices for drug delivery in a controllable manner.

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