The Preparation of Silk Fibroin Modified PBT-co-PBS/PEG Composite Films and their Effects on Clinical Human Salivary Epithelial Cells Transplantation

2013 ◽  
Vol 18 ◽  
pp. 29-42
Author(s):  
Jie Zhu ◽  
Yue Ming Zhang ◽  
Zhi Cheng Tao ◽  
Nan Wei Xu ◽  
Li Qun Wang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Epithelial Cells ◽  
Plasma Treatment ◽  
Silk Fibroin ◽  
High Surface ◽  
Composite Films ◽  
Contact Angles ◽  
Butylene Succinate ◽  
Poly Ethylene ◽  
Surface Modified ◽  
Salivary Epithelial Cells

We reported the preparation of surface modified poly(butylene terephthalate)-co-poly(butylene succinate)-b-poly(ethylene glycol) (i.e. PBT-co-PBS/PEG) films by three methods: silk fibroin coating, SO2 plasma treatment and silk fibroin anchoring. The obtained composite films were named SF/(PBT-co-PBS/PEG), SO2/(PBT-co-PBS/PEG) and SF/SO2/(PBT-co-PBS/PEG), respectively. Their surface properties were characterized by contact angles, surface energies and XPS. The biocompatibility of the films were further evaluated by the morphology, attachment, proliferation and viability of human salivary epithelial cells (HSG cells). Results revealed that SF/SO2/(PBT-co-PBS/PEG) possessed the high surface free energy (59.67 mJ/m2) and could immobilize a great amount of fibroin (SF surface coverage: 26.39 wt%), which attributed to the formation of such polar groups as hydrosulfide group, sulfonic group, carboxyl and carbonyl ones in the process of SO2 plasma treatment. The cell tests suggested that the silk fibroin anchoring could significantly enhance the biocompatibility of PBT-co-PBS/PEG, which implied the potential application of fibroin modified PBT-co-PBS/PEG for clinical HSG cells transplantation in artificial salivary gland constructs.

Surface Modification of PEOT/PBT Membrane with Silk Fibroin Anchoring and its Potential Application in Artificial Salivary Gland Construct

2012 ◽  
Vol 538-541 ◽  
pp. 52-59
Author(s):  
Jie Zhu ◽  
Ming Shi Li ◽  
Li Qun Wang ◽  
Xiao Lin Zhu
Keyword(s):  
Salivary Gland ◽  
Silk Fibroin ◽  
Potential Application ◽  
Contact Angles ◽  
Water Contact ◽  
Polar Groups ◽  
Poly Ethylene Oxide ◽  
Poly Ethylene ◽  
Surface Modified

We reported the preparation of surface modified poly (ethylene oxide terephthalate) - poly (butylene terephthalate) membrane by the method of silk fibroin anchoring, namely SF/(PEOT/PBT). Its surface properties were characterized by contact angles and XPS and the biocompatibility of the composite membrane was further evaluated by human salivary epithelial cells (HSG cells) growth in vitro. Results revealed that SF/(PEOT/PBT) possessed the low water contact angle (48.0±3.0°) and immobilized a great amount of fibroin (fibroin surface coverage: 26.39 wt%), which attributed to the formation of polar groups such as hydrosulfide group, sulfonic group, carboxyl and carbonyl ones in the process of SO2 plasma treatment. HSG cells growth in vitro indicated that the silk fibroin anchoring could significantly enhance the biocompatibility of PEOT/PBT membrane, which suggested the potential application of fibroin anchoring PEOT/PBT for clinical HSG cells transplantation in the artificial salivary gland construct.

Preparation and applications of wettability-controlled fluoroalkyl end-capped oligomer/cellulose nanofiber composites

2020 ◽  
pp. 002199832095160
Author(s):  
Hideo Sawada ◽  
Yui Endo ◽  
Yuri Oikawa
Keyword(s):  
Surface Modification ◽  
Sol Gel ◽  
Composite Films ◽  
Cellulose Nanofiber ◽  
Composite Surface ◽  
Pet Fabric ◽  
Methanol Solutions ◽  
Poly Ethylene ◽  
Surface Modified ◽  
Fabric Surface

Sol-gel reaction of two fluoroalkyl end-capped vinyltrimethoxysilane oligomer [RF-(CH2CHSi(OMe)3) n-RF; RF = CF(CF3)OC3F7; n = 2, 3: RF-(VM) n-RF] in the presence of cellulose nanofiber (CNF) under non-catalytic conditions was found to provide the corresponding fluorinated oligomeric silica/CNF composites [RF-(VM-SiO3/2) n-RF/CNF]. The obtained composites were applied to the surface modification of glass to give a good oleophobic/superhydrophobic characteristic on the composite surface due to the fabrication of the roughness architecture. The RF-(VM-SiO3/2) n-RF/CNF composites were also applied to the surface modification of poly(ethylene terephthalate) [PET] fabric swatch, affording a superoleophilic/superhydrophobic characteristic on the modified fabric surface. Modified PET fabric swatch thus obtained was applicable to not only the separation membrane to separate the mixture of oil/water but also the perfect adsorption of oil droplets spread on water interface. In addition, we have prepared the RF-(VM-SiO3/2) n-RF/CNF composites films by casting homogeneous aqueous methanol solutions containing the corresponding composites. Pristine CNF film afforded the superoleophilic property on the surface; however, it was demonstrated that the obtained transparent colorless CNF composite films can supply highly oleophobic characteristic on the surface.

The Hydrophilic to Superhydrophilic Change Induced by Polyhydroxybutyrate in Polyethylene glycol:Polyhydroxybutyrate Electrospun Samples by Plasma Treatment

MRS Advances ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 1 (29) ◽  
pp. 2125-2131 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ma Guadalupe Rojano-Molina ◽  
Maraolina Domínguez-Díaz ◽  
Horacio Martinez-Valencia ◽  
José Escorcia-García ◽  
Ruth Fabiola Balderas-Valadez
Keyword(s):  
Contact Angle ◽  
Plasma Treatment ◽  
Spin Coating ◽  
Composite Films ◽  
Argon Plasma ◽  
Contact Angles ◽  
Lower Content ◽  
Coated Film ◽  
Prepared Composite ◽  
Polymeric Solutions

ABSTRACTThis work studied the effect of plasma treatment on the wettability of composite materials constituted of polyethylene glycol (PEG) and polyhydroxybutyrate (PHB) processed through the spin-coating and electrospinning techniques. For this purpose different polymeric solutions of PEG:PHB with proportions of 100:0, 80:20, 50:50, 20:80, and 0:100 were prepared. It found that the hydrophobicity of the as-prepared composite films processed by electrospinning was higher than those processed by spin-coating, using the same proportions of PEG:PHB. The electrospun samples with higher content of PHB (20:80 and 0:100) showed a surface morphology constituted by fibers of 1.7-1.9 μm in size. On the other hand, the electrospun samples processed with a lower content of PHB (100:0, 80:20, 50:50) did not form fibers and exhibited a rough surface. The subsequent plasma treatment with argon plasma of the electrospun samples produced a decrease in the contact angle, even in the samples with surface roughness. These contact angle values were similar to those obtained by spin-coating, or even lower, as in the case of the sample with PEG:PHB content of 20:80 in which the dip-coated film, the as-prepared membrane, and the plasma-treated membrane showed contact angles of 49°, 77.4°, and 0° (superhydrophilic) respectively.

scholarly journals Membranes Prepared from Recombinant RGD-Silk Fibroin as Substrates for Human Corneal Cells

Molecules ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 26 (22) ◽  
pp. 6810
Author(s):  
Elham Nili ◽  
Damien G. Harkin ◽  
Rebecca A. Dawson ◽  
Neil A. Richardson ◽  
Shuko Suzuki ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Epithelial Cells ◽  
Silk Fibroin ◽  
Stromal Cells ◽  
Membrane Surface ◽  
Crosslinking Agent ◽  
Binding Motif ◽  
Transcriptional Level ◽  
Corneal Cells ◽  
Poly Ethylene ◽  
Arginine Glycine Aspartic Acid

A recombinant formulation of silk fibroin containing the arginine–glycine–aspartic acid (RGD) cell-binding motif (RGD-fibroin) offers potential advantages for the cultivation of corneal cells. Thus, we investigated the growth of corneal stromal cells and epithelial cells on surfaces created from RGD-fibroin, in comparison to the naturally occurring Bombyx mori silk fibroin. The attachment of cells was compared in the presence or absence of serum over a 90 min period and analyzed by quantification of dsDNA content. Stratification of epithelial cells on freestanding membranes was examined by confocal fluorescence microscopy and optimized through use of low molecular weight poly(ethylene glycol) (PEG; 300 Da) as a porogen, the enzyme horseradish peroxidase (HRP) as a crosslinking agent, and stromal cells grown on the opposing membrane surface. The RGD-fibroin reduced the tendency of stromal cell cultures to form clumps and encouraged the stratification of epithelial cells. PEG used in conjunction with HRP supported the fabrication of more permeable freestanding RGD-fibroin membranes, that provide an effective scaffold for stromal–epithelial co-cultures. Our studies encourage the use of RGD-fibroin for corneal cell culture. Further studies are required to confirm if the benefits of this formulation are due to changes in the expression of integrins, components of the extracellular matrix, or other events at the transcriptional level.

Properties of Surface Modified 45S5/PDLLA Composite Films Treated with Boiling Water

2010 ◽  
Vol 25 (4) ◽  
pp. 354-358 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yan-Ling ZHOU ◽  
Yuan GAO ◽  
Xi-Qin LU ◽  
Jiang CHANG
Keyword(s):  
Composite Films ◽  
Boiling Water ◽  
Surface Modified

scholarly journals Non-Thermal Plasma-Modified Ru-Sn-Ti Catalyst for Chlorinated Volatile Organic Compound Degradation

Catalysts ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (12) ◽  
pp. 1456
Author(s):  
Yujie Fu ◽  
You Zhang ◽  
Qi Xin ◽  
Zhong Zheng ◽  
Yu Zhang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Plasma Treatment ◽  
Photoelectron Spectroscopy ◽  
High Surface ◽  
High Surface Area ◽  
Surface Oxidation ◽  
Treatment Method ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Chlorinated Volatile Organic Compounds ◽  
Volatile Organic ◽  
Doped Titania

Chlorinated volatile organic compounds (CVOCs) are vital environmental concerns due to their low biodegradability and long-term persistence. Catalytic combustion technology is one of the more commonly used technologies for the treatment of CVOCs. Catalysts with high low-temperature activity, superior selectivity of non-toxic products, and resistance to chlorine poisoning are desirable. Here we adopted a plasma treatment method to synthesize a tin-doped titania loaded with ruthenium dioxide (RuO2) catalyst, possessing enhanced activity (T90%, the temperature at which 90% of dichloromethane (DCM) is decomposed, is 262 °C) compared to the catalyst prepared by the conventional calcination method. As revealed by transmission electron microscopy, X-ray diffraction, N2 adsorption, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, and hydrogen temperature-programmed reduction, the high surface area of the tin-doped titania catalyst and the enhanced dispersion and surface oxidation of RuO2 induced by plasma treatment were found to be the main factors determining excellent catalytic activities.

scholarly journals Treatment of wood with atmospheric plasma discharge: study of the treatment process, dynamic wettability and interactions with a waterborne coating

Holzforschung ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 0 (0) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jure Žigon ◽  
Matjaž Pavlič ◽  
Pierre Kibleur ◽  
Jan Van den Bulcke ◽  
Marko Petrič ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Plasma Treatment ◽  
Treatment Process ◽  
Beech Wood ◽  
Treated Wood ◽  
Plasma Discharge ◽  
Contact Angles ◽  
Atmospheric Plasma ◽  
Waterborne Coating ◽  
Spruce Wood ◽  
The Impact

AbstractPlasma treatment is becoming a mature technique for modification of surfaces of various materials, including wood. A better insight in the treatment process and the impact of the plasma on properties of wood bulk are still needed. The study was performed on Norway spruce and common beech wood, as well as their thermally modified variations. The formations of the airborne discharge, as well as mass changes of the treated wood, were monitored. The impact of such treatment on wood-coating interaction was investigated by evaluating the dynamic wettability and penetration into wood. At the wood surface, plasma streamers were observed more intense on denser latewood regions. Wood mass loss was higher with increasing number of passes through the plasma discharge and was lower for thermally modified wood than for unmodified wood. Plasma treatment increased the surface free energy of all wood species and lowered the contact angles of a waterborne coating, these together indicating enhanced wettability after treatment. Finally, the distribution and penetration depth of the coating were studied with X-ray microtomography. It was found that the coating penetrated deeper into beech than into spruce wood. However, the treatment with plasma increased the penetration of the coating only into spruce wood.

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