scholarly journals Biodegradable and Antimicrobial PLA–OLA Blends Containing Chitosan-Mediated Silver Nanoparticles with Shape Memory Properties for Potential Medical Applications

Nanomaterials ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (6) ◽  
pp. 1065 ◽  
Author(s):  
Agueda Sonseca ◽  
Salim Madani ◽  
Alexandra Muñoz-Bonilla ◽  
Marta Fernández-García ◽  
Laura Peponi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Silver Nanoparticles ◽  
Lactic Acid ◽  
Shape Memory ◽  
Shape Memory Polymers ◽  
Poly Lactic Acid ◽  
Medical Applications ◽  
Biocidal Activity ◽  
Medical Field ◽  
Human Body Temperature ◽  
Recovery Times

To use shape memory materials based on poly (lactic acid) (PLA) for medical applications is essential to tune their transition temperature (Ttrans) near to the human body temperature. In this study, the combination of lactic acid oligomer (OLA), acting as a plasticizer, together with chitosan-mediated silver nanoparticles (AgCH-NPs) to create PLA matrices is studied to obtain functional shape memory polymers for potential medical applications. PLA/OLA nanocomposites containing different amounts of AgCH-NPs were obtained and profusely characterized relating their structure with their antimicrobial and shape memory performances. Nanocomposites exhibited shape memory responses at the temperature of interest (near physiological one), as well as excellent shape memory responses, shorter recovery times and higher recovery ratios (over 100%) when compared to neat materials. Moreover, antibacterial activity tests confirmed biocidal activity; therefore, these functional polymer nanocomposites with shape memory, degradability and biocidal activity show great potential for soft actuation applications in the medical field.

Biodegradable shape-memory polymers and composites

2021 ◽  
Vol 0 (0) ◽  
Author(s):  
Tanner Alauzen ◽  
Shaelyn Ross ◽  
Samy Madbouly
Keyword(s):  
Shape Memory ◽  
Polymer Composites ◽  
Memory Function ◽  
Shape Memory Polymers ◽  
Medical Applications ◽  
Medical Field ◽  
Positive Perspective ◽  
Filler Phase ◽  
Polymer Industry ◽  
Phase Differences

Abstract Polymers have recently been making media headlines in various negative ways. To combat the negative view of those with no polymer experience, sustainable and biodegradable materials are constantly being researched. Shape-memory polymers, also known as SMPs, are a type of polymer material that is being extensively researched in the polymer industry. These SMPs can exhibit a change in shape because of an external stimulus. SMPs that are biodegradable or biocompatible are used extensively in medical applications. The use of biodegradable SMPs in the medical field has also led to research of the material in other applications. The following categories used to describe SMPs are discussed: net points, composition, stimulus, and shape-memory function. The addition of fillers or additives to the polymer matrix makes the SMP a polymer composite. Currently, biodegradable fillers are at the forefront of research because of the demand for sustainability. Common biodegradable fillers or fibers used in polymer composites are discussed in this chapter including Cordenka, hemp, and flax. Some other nonbiodegradable fillers commonly used in polymer composites are evaluated including clay, carbon nanotubes, bioactive glass, and Kevlar. The polymer and filler phase differences will be evaluated in this chapter. The recent advances in biodegradable shape-memory polymers and composites will provide a more positive perspective of the polymer industry and help to attain a more sustainable future.

scholarly journals Shape memory textiles – technological background and possible applications

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 162-172
Author(s):  
Guido Ehrmann ◽  
Andrea Ehrmann
Keyword(s):  
Lactic Acid ◽  
Shape Memory Alloys ◽  
Shape Memory ◽  
Shape Memory Polymers ◽  
Poly Lactic Acid ◽  
4D Printing ◽  
Textile Materials ◽  
Shape Memory Properties

While shape memory alloys (SMAs) and shape memory polymers (SMPs) can already be found in diverse applications, shape memory textiles are less often used. Nevertheless, they are regularly investigated. Typical ways to produce shape memory textiles (SMTs) are introducing shape memory wires, printing shape memory polymers on them (“4D printing”), or using textile materials such as poly(lactic acid) (PLA) which show shape memory properties on their own. This review gives a brief overview of these technological possibilities and possible applications of shape memory textiles.

Biophysical properties of electrospun chitosan-grafted poly(lactic acid) nanofibrous scaffolds loaded with chondroitin sulfate and silver nanoparticles

2021 ◽  
pp. 088532822110464
Author(s):  
Alexandre F Júnior ◽  
Charlene A Ribeiro ◽  
Maria E Leyva ◽  
Paulo S Marques ◽  
Carlos R J Soares ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Silver Nanoparticles ◽  
Lactic Acid ◽  
Proton Nuclear Magnetic Resonance ◽  
Poly Lactic Acid ◽  
Fibroblast Cells ◽  
Biophysical Properties ◽  
Electrospinning Technique ◽  
Average Pore ◽  
H Nmr ◽  
Substitution Degree

The aim of this work was to study the biophysical properties of the chitosan-grafted poly(lactic acid) (CH-g-PLA) nanofibers loaded with silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) and chondroitin-4-sulfate (C4S). The electrospun CH-g-PLA:AgNP:C4S nanofibers were manufactured using the electrospinning technique. The microstructure of the CH-g-PLA:AgNP:C4S nanofibers was investigated by proton nuclear magnetic resonance (1H-NMR), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), UV-Visible spectroscopy (UV-Vis), X-ray diffraction (XRD), and Fourier transform infrared (ATR-FTIR) spectroscopy. ATR-FTIR and 1H-NMR confirm the CH grafting successfully by PLA with a substitution degree of 33.4%. The SEM measurement results indicated apparently smooth nanofibers having a diameter range of 340 ± 18 nm with porosity of 89 ± 3.08% and an average pore area of 0.27 μm2. UV-Vis and XRD suggest that silver nanoparticles with the size distribution of 30 nm were successfully incorporated into the electrospun nanofibers. The water contact angle of 12.8 ± 2.7° reveals the hydrophilic nature of the CH-g-PLA:AgNP:C4S nanofibers has been improved by C4S. The electrospun CH-g-PLA:AgNP:C4S nanofibers are found to release ions Ag+ at a concentration level capable of rendering an antimicrobial efficacy. Gram-positive bacteria ( S.aureus) were more sensitive to CH-g-PLA:AgNP:C4S than Gram-negative bacteria ( E. coli). The electrospun CH-g-PLA:AgNP:C4S nanofibers exhibited no cytotoxicity to the L-929 fibroblast cells, suggesting cytocompatibility. Fluorescence microscopy demonstrated that C4S promotes the adhesion and proliferation of fibroblast cells onto electrospun CH-g-PLA:AgNP:C4S nanofibers.

scholarly journals Multifunctional PLA Blends Containing Chitosan Mediated Silver Nanoparticles: Thermal, Mechanical, Antibacterial, and Degradation Properties

Nanomaterials ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 22 ◽  
Author(s):  
Agueda Sonseca ◽  
Salim Madani ◽  
Gema Rodríguez ◽  
Víctor Hevilla ◽  
Coro Echeverría ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Thermal Stability ◽  
Silver Nanoparticles ◽  
Lactic Acid ◽  
Food Packaging ◽  
Synthesis Method ◽  
Crystallization Rate ◽  
Poly Lactic Acid ◽  
Scanning Calorimetry ◽  
The Matrix ◽  
Degradation Properties

Poly(lactic acid) (PLA) is one of the most commonly employed synthetic biopolymers for facing plastic waste problems. Despite its numerous strengths, its inherent brittleness, low toughness, and thermal stability, as well as a relatively slow crystallization rate represent some limiting properties when packaging is its final intended application. In the present work, silver nanoparticles obtained from a facile and green synthesis method, mediated with chitosan as a reducing and stabilizing agent, have been introduced in the oligomeric lactic acid (OLA) plasticized PLA in order to obtain nanocomposites with enhanced properties to find potential application as antibacterial food packaging materials. In this way, the green character of the matrix and plasticizer was preserved by using an eco-friendly synthesis protocol of the nanofiller. The X-ray diffraction (XRD) and differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) results proved the modification of the crystalline structure as well as the crystallinity of the pristine matrix when chitosan mediated silver nanoparticles (AgCH-NPs) were present. The final effect over the thermal stability, mechanical properties, degradation under composting conditions, and antimicrobial behavior when AgCH-NPs were added to the neat plasticized PLA matrix was also investigated. The obtained results revealed interesting properties of the final nanocomposites to be applied as materials for the targeted application.

Modulation of Biodegradation Rate of Poly(lactic acid) by Silver Nanoparticles

2015 ◽  
Vol 23 (3) ◽  
pp. 316-320 ◽  
Author(s):  
Giuliana Gorrasi ◽  
Andrea Sorrentino ◽  
Roberto Pantani
Keyword(s):  
Silver Nanoparticles ◽  
Lactic Acid ◽  
Poly Lactic Acid ◽  
Biodegradation Rate
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