scholarly journals Development of Photocrosslinkable Urethane-Doped Polyester Elastomers for Soft Tissue Engineering

2011 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 18-31 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yi Zhang ◽  
Richard T. Tran ◽  
Dipendra Gyawali ◽  
Jian Yang
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Tissue Engineering ◽  
Soft Tissue ◽  
Hexamethylene Diisocyanate ◽  
Elongation At Break ◽  
Thermally Induced ◽  
Molar Ratios ◽  
3D Network ◽  
Soft Tissue Engineering

Finding an ideal biomaterial with the proper mechanical properties and biocompatibility has been of intense focus in the field of soft tissue engineering. This paper reports on the synthesis and characterization of a novel crosslinked urethane-doped polyester elastomer (CUPOMC), which was synthesized by reacting a previously developed photocrosslinkable poly (octamethylene maleate citrate) (POMC) prepolymers (pre-POMC) with 1,6-hexamethylene diisocyanate (HDI) followed by thermo- or photo-crosslinking polymerization. The mechanical properties of the CUPOMCs can be tuned by controlling the molar ratios of pre-POMC monomers, and the ratio between the prepolymer and HDI. CUPOMCs can be crosslinked into a 3D network through polycondensation or free radical polymerization reactions. The tensile strength and elongation at break of CUPOMC synthesized under the known conditions range from 0.73±0.12MPa to 10.91±0.64MPa and from 72.91±9.09% to 300.41±21.99% respectively. Preliminary biocompatibility tests demonstrated that CUPOMCs support cell adhesion and proliferation. Unlike the pre-polymers of other crosslinked elastomers, CUPOMC pre-polymers possess great processability demonstrated by scaffold fabrication via a thermally induced phase separation method. The dual crosslinking methods for CUPOMC pre-polymers should enhance the versatile processability of the CUPOMC used in various conditions. Development of CUPOMC should expand the choices of available biodegradable elastomers for various biomedical applications such as soft tissue engineering.

scholarly journals Synthesis, Characterization, and Electrospinning of a Functionalizable, Polycaprolactone-Based Polyurethane for Soft Tissue Engineering

Polymers ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (9) ◽  
pp. 1527
Author(s):  
Jin-Jia Hu ◽  
Chia-Chi Liu ◽  
Chih-Hsun Lin ◽  
Ho-Yi Tuan-Mu
Keyword(s):  
Tissue Engineering ◽  
Soft Tissue ◽  
Chain Extender ◽  
Hexamethylene Diisocyanate ◽  
Diameter Distribution ◽  
Elongation At Break ◽  
Initial Modulus ◽  
Ft Ir ◽  
Soft Tissue Engineering ◽  
A Chain

We synthesized a biodegradable, elastomeric, and functionalizable polyurethane (PU) that can be electrospun for use as a scaffold in soft tissue engineering. The PU was synthesized from polycaprolactone diol, hexamethylene diisocyanate, and dimethylolpropionic acid (DMPA) chain extender using two-step polymerization and designated as PU-DMPA. A control PU using 1,4-butanediol (1,4-BDO) as a chain extender was synthesized similarly and designated as PU-BDO. The chemical structure of the two PUs was verified by FT-IR and 1H-NMR. The PU-DMPA had a lower molecular weight than the PU-BDO (~16,700 Da vs. ~78,600 Da). The melting enthalpy of the PU-DMPA was greater than that of the PU-BDO. Both the PUs exhibited elastomeric behaviors with a comparable elongation at break (λ=L/L0= 13.2). The PU-DMPA had a higher initial modulus (19.8 MPa vs. 8.7 MPa) and a lower linear modulus (0.7 MPa vs. 1.2 MPa) and ultimate strength (9.5 MPa vs. 13.8 MPa) than the PU-BDO. The PU-DMPA had better hydrophilicity than the PU-BDO. Both the PUs displayed no cytotoxicity, although the adhesion of human umbilical artery smooth muscle cells on the PU-DMPA surface was better. Bead free electrospun PU-DMPA membranes with a narrow fiber diameter distribution were successfully fabricated. As a demonstration of its functionalizability, gelatin was conjugated to the electrospun PU-DMPA membrane using carbodiimide chemistry. Moreover, hyaluronic acid was immobilized on the amino-functionalized PU-DMPA. In conclusion, the PU-DMPA has the potential to be used as a scaffold material for soft tissue engineering.

Synthesis and characterization of biodegradable lysine-based waterborne polyurethane for soft tissue engineering applications

2016 ◽  
Vol 4 (11) ◽  
pp. 1682-1690 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hongye Hao ◽  
Jingyu Shao ◽  
Ya Deng ◽  
Shan He ◽  
Feng Luo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Tissue Engineering ◽  
Wound Healing ◽  
Soft Tissue ◽  
Tissue Repair ◽  
Waterborne Polyurethane ◽  
Synthesis And Characterization ◽  
Soft Tissue Repair ◽  
Waterborne Polyurethanes ◽  
Soft Tissue Engineering

Light-crosslinking waterborne polyurethanes (LWPUs) based on lysine possess appropriate elasticity for soft tissue repair, and can induce macrophages into a wound healing phenotype.

Preparation and Characterization of Poly(Vinyl Alcohol)(PVA)/Hydroxyapatite (HA) Nanofibrous Scaffolds

2011 ◽  
Vol 284-286 ◽  
pp. 459-463 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yuan Yuan Qi ◽  
Bin Liu ◽  
Xing Bin Yan
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Drug Delivery ◽  
Tissue Engineering ◽  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Drug Delivery Systems ◽  
Poly Vinyl Alcohol ◽  
Elongation At Break ◽  
Nanofibrous Scaffolds ◽  
Potential Applications

Nanofibrous scaffolds of PVA and HA were prepared by electrospinning. SEM showed the scaffolds had porous nanofibrous morphology, and the diameter of the fibers was in the range of 200-1000 nm. FTIR and XRD showed the presence of HA in the scaffolds. The mechanical properties of the scaffolds changed by the adding content of HA. For the nanoscaffolds with 2wt % HA, the ultimate tensile strength and the elongation at break was 7.5 MPa and 17%. The PVA/HA nanoscaffolds prepared by electrospinning indicated good properties, and had a potential applications in bone tissue engineering and drug delivery systems.

Biodegradable networks for soft tissue engineering by thiol–yne photo cross-linking of multifunctional polyesters

RSC Advances ◽  
2014 ◽  
Vol 4 (60) ◽  
pp. 32017-32023 ◽  
Author(s):  
Adrien Leroy ◽  
Assala Al Samad ◽  
Xavier Garric ◽  
Sylvie Hunger ◽  
Danièle Noël ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Tissue Engineering ◽  
Soft Tissue ◽  
Soft Tissues ◽  
Cross Linking ◽  
Soft Tissue Engineering

Degradable and biocompatible networks have been prepared via thiol–yne photochemistry from novel alkyne multifunctional PCL. The mechanical properties of these cross-linked biomaterials could make them good candidates for soft tissues scaffolds.

Characterization of maghemite (γ-Fe2O3)-loaded poly-l-lactic acid/thermoplastic polyurethane electrospun mats for soft tissue engineering

2016 ◽  
Vol 51 (18) ◽  
pp. 8361-8381 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ehsan Fallahiarezoudar ◽  
Mohaddeseh Ahmadipourroudposht ◽  
Ani Idris ◽  
Noordin Mohd Yusof ◽  
Mohsen Marvibaigi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Tissue Engineering ◽  
Lactic Acid ◽  
Soft Tissue ◽  
Thermoplastic Polyurethane ◽  
Soft Tissue Engineering

Electrospun hybrid nanofibrous meshes with adjustable performance for potential use in soft tissue engineering

2021 ◽  
pp. 004051752110639
Author(s):  
Ye Qi ◽  
Huiyuan Zhai ◽  
Yaning Sun ◽  
Hongxing Xu ◽  
Shaohua Wu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Tissue Engineering ◽  
Soft Tissue ◽  
Fiber Diameter ◽  
Fiber Morphology ◽  
Surface Hydrophilicity ◽  
Nanofibrous Scaffolds ◽  
Soft Tissue Engineering ◽  
The Mean

Electrospun nanofibrous scaffolds have gained extensive attention in the fields of soft tissue engineering and regenerative medicine. In this study, a series of biodegradable nanofibrous meshes were fabricated by electrospinning poly(ε-caprolactone) (PCL) and poly( p-dioxanone) (PPDO) blends with various mass ratios. All the as-developed PCL/PPDO nanofibrous meshes possessed smooth and highly aligned fiber morphology. The mean fiber diameter was 521.5 ± 76.6 nm for PCL meshes and 485.8 ± 88.9 nm for PPDO meshes, and the mean fiber diameter seemed to present a decreasing tendency with the increasing of the PPDO component. For pure PCL meshes, the contact angle was about 117.5 ± 1.6°, the weight loss ratio was roughly 0.2% after 10 weeks of degradation, and the tensile strength was 41.2 ± 2.3 MPa in the longitudinal direction and 4.2 ± 0.1 MPa in the transverse direction. It was found that the surface hydrophilicity and in vitro degradation properties of PCL/PPDO meshes apparently increased, but the mechanical properties of PCL/PPDO meshes obviously decreased when more PPDO component was introduced. The biological tests showed that 4:1 PCL/PPDO nanofibrous meshes and 1:1 PCL/PPDO nanofibrous meshes could obviously promote the adhesion and proliferation of human adipose derived mesenchymal stem cells more than pure PCL and PPDO meshes and 1:4 PCL/PPDO meshes. The results demonstrated that it is feasible to adjust the surface hydrophilicity, degradation profile, and mechanical properties as well as biological properties of as-obtained nanofibrous meshes by blending PCL and PPDO components. This study provides meaningful reference and guidance for the design and development of PCL/PPDO hybrid nanofibrous scaffolds for soft tissue engineering research and application.

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