Novel Poly(ester urethane urea)/Polydioxanone Blends: Electrospun Fibrous Meshes and Films

In this work, we report the electrospinning and mechano-morphological characterizations of scaffolds based on blends of a novel poly(ester urethane urea) (PHH) and poly(dioxanone) (PDO). At the optimized electrospinning conditions, PHH, PDO and blend PHH/PDO in Hexafluroisopropanol (HFIP) solution yielded bead-free non-woven random nanofibers with high porosity and diameter in the range of hundreds of nanometers. The structural, morphological, and biomechanical properties were investigated using Differential Scanning Calorimetry, Scanning Electron Microscopy, Atomic Force Microscopy, and tensile tests. The blended scaffold showed an elastic modulus (~5 MPa) with a combination of the ultimate tensile strength (2 ± 0.5 MPa), and maximum elongation (150% ± 44%) in hydrated conditions, which are comparable to the materials currently being used for soft tissue applications such as skin, native arteries, and cardiac muscles applications. This demonstrates the feasibility of an electrospun PHH/PDO blend for cardiac patches or vascular graft applications that mimic the nanoscale structure and mechanical properties of native tissue.

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Properties of poly(γ-benzyl l-glutamate) membrane modified by polyurethane containing carboxyl group

Chemical Papers ◽

10.2478/s11696-011-0032-3 ◽

2011 ◽

Vol 65 (4) ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Guo-Quan Zhu ◽

Fa-Gang Wang ◽

Qiao-Chun Gao ◽

Guo-Chang Li ◽

Ping Wang

Keyword(s):

Chemical Properties ◽

Tensile Tests ◽

Carboxyl Group ◽

Scanning Calorimetry ◽

Physical Methods ◽

Force Microscopy ◽

Atomic Force ◽

Blend Membranes ◽

Scanning Electron ◽

And Chemical Properties

AbstractA series of poly(γ-benzyl l-glutamate) (PBLG)/polyurethane (PU) containing carboxyl group blend membranes was prepared by casting the polymer blend solution in dimethylformamide (DMF). The surface morphology of the PBLG/PU blend membranes was investigated by atomic force microscopy (AFM) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). Thermal, mechanical, and chemical properties of PBLG/PU blend membranes were studied by differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), tensile tests and other physical methods. It was revealed that the introduction of PU could exert outstanding effects on the morphology and the properties of PBLG membrane.

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Poly(furfuryl alcohol)-Polycaprolactone Blends

Polymers ◽

10.3390/polym11061069 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 11 (6) ◽

pp. 1069 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Gabriele Nanni ◽

José A. Heredia-Guerrero ◽

Uttam C. Paul ◽

Silvia Dante ◽

Gianvito Caputo ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Mechanical Properties ◽

Furfuryl Alcohol ◽

Barrier Properties ◽

Tensile Tests ◽

Attenuated Total Reflection ◽

Toxicity Tests ◽

Scanning Calorimetry ◽

Blend Films ◽

Force Microscopy ◽

Atomic Force

Poly(furfuryl alcohol) (PFA) is a bioresin synthesized from furfuryl alcohol (FA) that is derived from renewable saccharide-rich biomass. In this study, we compounded this bioresin with polycaprolactone (PCL) for the first time, introducing new functional polymer blends. Although PCL is biodegradable, its production relies on petroleum precursors such as cyclohexanone oils. With the method proposed herein, this dependence on petroleum-derived precursors/monomers is reduced by using PFA without significantly modifying some important properties of the PCL. Polymer blend films were produced by simple solvent casting. The blends were characterized in terms of surface topography by atomic force microscopy (AFM), chemical interactions between PCL and PFA by attenuated total reflection-Fourier transform infrared (ATR-FTIR), crystallinity by XRD, thermal properties by differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), and mechanical properties by tensile tests and biocompatibility by direct and indirect toxicity tests. PFA was found to improve the gas barrier properties of PCL without compromising its mechanical properties, and it demonstrated sustained antioxidant effect with excellent biocompatibility. Our results indicate that these new blends can be potentially used in diverse applications ranging from food packing to biomedical devices.

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New thermoplastic poly(carbonate-urethane) elastomers

Polish Journal of Chemical Technology ◽

10.2478/v10026-011-0005-x ◽

2011 ◽

Vol 13 (1) ◽

pp. 23-30 ◽

Cited By ~ 10

Author(s):

Anna Kultys ◽

Magdalena Rogulska

Keyword(s):

Soft Segment ◽

Tensile Tests ◽

X Ray Diffraction ◽

Scanning Calorimetry ◽

Force Microscopy ◽

Melt Polymerization ◽

Atomic Force ◽

Amorphous Structures ◽

A Chain ◽

Poly Carbonate

New thermoplastic poly(carbonate-urethane) elastomersTwo series of novel thermoplastic poly(carbonate-urethane) elastomers, with different hard-segment content (30 - 60 wt %), were synthesized by melt polymerization from poly(hexane-1,6-diyl carbonate) diol of Mn= 2000 as a soft segment, 4,4'-diphenylmethane diisocyanate (MDI) or hexane-1,6-diyl diisocyanate (HDI) and 6,6'-[methylenebis(1,4-phenylenemethylenethio)]dihexan-1-ol as a chain extender. The structure and basic properties of the polymers were examined by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction analysis, atomic force microscopy, differential scanning calorimetry, thermogravimetric analysis, Shore hardness and tensile tests. The resulting TPUs were colorless polymers, showing almost amorphous structures. The MDI-based TPUs showed higher tensile strengths (up to 21.3 MPa vs. 15.8 MPa) and elongations at break (up to 550% vs. 425%), but poorer low-temperature properties than the HDI-based analogs.

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Preparation and Evaluation of Nanofibrous Hydroxypropyl Cellulose and β-Cyclodextrin Polyurethane Composite Mats

Nanomaterials ◽

10.3390/nano10040754 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 10 (4) ◽

pp. 754

Author(s):

Luiza Madalina Gradinaru ◽

Mihaela Barbalata-Mandru ◽

Mioara Drobota ◽

Magdalena Aflori ◽

Maria Spiridon ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Morphological Structure ◽

Tensile Tests ◽

Hydroxypropyl Cellulose ◽

Scanning Calorimetry ◽

Electrospinning Technique ◽

Force Microscopy ◽

Polyurethane Composite ◽

Atomic Force ◽

Potential Applications ◽

Preparation And Evaluation

A series of nanofibrous composite mats based on polyurethane urea siloxane (PUUS), hydroxypropyl cellulose (HPC) and β-cyclodextrin (β-CD) was prepared using electrospinning technique. PUUS was synthesized by two steps solution polymerization procedure from polytetramethylene ether glycol (PTMEG), dimethylol propionic acid (DMPA), 4,4′-diphenylmethane diisocyanate (MDI) and 1,3-bis-(3-aminopropyl) tetramethyldisiloxane (BATD) as chain extender. Then, the composites were prepared by blending PUUS with HPC or βCD in a ratio of 9:1 (w/w), in 15% dimethylformamide (DMF). The PUUS and PUUS based composite solutions were used for preparation of nanofibrous mats. In order to identify the potential applications, different techniques were used to evaluate the chemical structure (Fourier transform infrared-attenuated total reflectance spectroscopy—FTIR-ATR), morphological structure (Scanning electron microscopy—SEM and Atomic force microscopy—AFM), surface properties (contact angle, dynamic vapors sorption—DVS), mechanical characteristics (tensile tests), thermal (differential scanning calorimetry—DSC) and some preliminary tests for biocompatibility and microbial adhesion.

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Etching Treatment Effect on Surface Morphology of Dental Structures

Revista de Chimie ◽

10.37358/rc.17.11.5958 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 68 (11) ◽

pp. 2700-2703 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Kamel Earar ◽

Vasile Iulian Antoniac ◽

Sorana Baciu ◽

Simion Bran ◽

Florin Onisor ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Electron Microscopy ◽

Surface Morphology ◽

Phosphoric Acid ◽

Human Teeth ◽

Strong Bond ◽

Force Microscopy ◽

Atomic Force ◽

Human Dentine ◽

Dental Surface ◽

Scanning Electron

This study examined and compared surface of human dentine after acidic etching with hydrogen peroxide, phosphoric acid liquid and gel. Surface demineralization of dentin is necessary for a strong bond of adhesive at dental surface. Split human teeth were used. After application of mentioned substances at dentin level measures of the contact angle and surface morphology were employed. Surface morphology was analyzed with the help of scanning electron microscopy and atomic force microscopy. Liquid phosphoric acid yielded highest demineralization showing better hydrophobicity than the rest, thus having more contact surface. Surface roughness are less evident and formed surface micropores of 4 �m remained open after wash and air dry providing better adhesive canalicular penetration and subsequent bond.

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Biomechanics of Neutrophil Tethers

Life ◽

10.3390/life11060515 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 11 (6) ◽

pp. 515

Author(s):

Andrea Cugno ◽

Alex Marki ◽

Klaus Ley

Keyword(s):

Cell Activation ◽

Optical Trap ◽

Biomechanical Properties ◽

Force Microscopy ◽

Advantages And Disadvantages ◽

Atomic Force ◽

Microfluidic Flow ◽

Biomembrane Force Probe ◽

Membrane Reservoir

Leukocytes, including neutrophils, which are propelled by blood flow, can roll on inflamed endothelium using transient bonds between selectins and their ligands, and integrins and their ligands. When such receptor–ligand bonds last long enough, the leukocyte microvilli become extended and eventually form thin, 20 m long tethers. Tether formation can be observed in blood vessels in vivo and in microfluidic flow chambers. Tethers can also be extracted using micropipette aspiration, biomembrane force probe, optical trap, or atomic force microscopy approaches. Here, we review the biomechanical properties of leukocyte tethers as gleaned from such measurements and discuss the advantages and disadvantages of each approach. We also review and discuss viscoelastic models that describe the dependence of tether formation on time, force, rate of loading, and cell activation. We close by emphasizing the need to combine experimental observations with quantitative models and computer simulations to understand how tether formation is affected by membrane tension, membrane reservoir, and interactions of the membrane with the cytoskeleton.

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Corrosion Behavior and Mechanical Properties of a Nanocomposite Superhydrophobic Coating

Coatings ◽

10.3390/coatings11060652 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 11 (6) ◽

pp. 652

Author(s):

Divine Sebastian ◽

Chun-Wei Yao ◽

Lutfun Nipa ◽

Ian Lian ◽

Gary Twu

Keyword(s):

Electron Microscopy ◽

Mechanical Properties ◽

Scanning Electron Microscopy ◽

Atomic Force Microscopy ◽

Nanocomposite Coating ◽

Superhydrophobic Coating ◽

Force Microscopy ◽

Atomic Force ◽

Microscopy Images ◽

Scanning Electron

In this work, a mechanically durable anticorrosion superhydrophobic coating is developed using a nanocomposite coating solution composed of silica nanoparticles and epoxy resin. The nanocomposite coating developed was tested for its superhydrophobic behavior using goniometry; surface morphology using scanning electron microscopy and atomic force microscopy; elemental composition using energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy; corrosion resistance using atomic force microscopy; and potentiodynamic polarization measurements. The nanocomposite coating possesses hierarchical micro/nanostructures, according to the scanning electron microscopy images, and the presence of such structures was further confirmed by the atomic force microscopy images. The developed nanocomposite coating was found to be highly superhydrophobic as well as corrosion resistant, according to the results from static contact angle measurement and potentiodynamic polarization measurement, respectively. The abrasion resistance and mechanical durability of the nanocomposite coating were studied by abrasion tests, and the mechanical properties such as reduced modulus and Berkovich hardness were evaluated with the aid of nanoindentation tests.

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Preparation, Thermal, and Thermo-Mechanical Characterization of Polymeric Blends Based on Di(meth)acrylate Monomers

Polymers ◽

10.3390/polym13060878 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 13 (6) ◽

pp. 878

Author(s):

Krystyna Wnuczek ◽

Andrzej Puszka ◽

Łukasz Klapiszewski ◽

Beata Podkościelna

Keyword(s):

Mechanical Analysis ◽

Attenuated Total Reflection ◽

Scanning Calorimetry ◽

Force Microscopy ◽

Chemical Structures ◽

Atomic Force ◽

Polymeric Blends ◽

Ft Ir ◽

Acrylate Monomers ◽

Synthesized Materials

This study presents the preparation and the thermo-mechanical characteristics of polymeric blends based on di(meth)acrylates monomers. Bisphenol A glycerolate diacrylate (BPA.GDA) or ethylene glycol dimethacrylate (EGDMA) were used as crosslinking monomers. Methyl methacrylate (MMA) was used as an active solvent in both copolymerization approaches. Commercial polycarbonate (PC) was used as a modifying soluble additive. The preparation of blends and method of polymerization by using UV initiator (Irqacure® 651) was proposed. Two parallel sets of MMA-based materials were obtained. The first included more harmless linear hydrocarbons (EGDMA + MMA), whereas the second included the usually used aromatic copolymers (BPA.GDA + MMA). The influence of different amounts of PC on the physicochemical properties was discussed in detail. Chemical structures of the copolymers were confirmed by attenuated total reflection–Fourier transform infrared (ATR/FT-IR) spectroscopy. Thermo-mechanical properties of the synthesized materials were investigated by means of differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), thermogravimetric (TG/DTG) analyses, and dynamic mechanical analysis (DMA). The hardness of the obtained materials was also tested. In order to evaluate the surface of the materials, their images were obtained with the use of atomic force microscopy (AFM).

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