Synergetic degradation of chitosan with gamma radiation and hydrogen peroxide

Chitosan samples were irradiated by ⁶⁰Co γ-rays in the presence of hydrogen peroxide with radiation dose from 10 kGy to 100 kGy. The degradation was monitored by gel permeation chromatography (GPC), revealing the existence of a synergetic effect on the degradation. Structures of the degraded products were characterized with Fourier-transform infrared spectra (FT-IR), ultraviolet-visible spectral (UV-vis) analysis, and X-ray diffraction (XRD). Results showed that the crystallinity of chitosan decreases with degradation, and the crystalline state of water-soluble chitosan is entirely different from that of water-insoluble chitosan. An elemental analysis method was employed to investigate changes in the element content of chitosan after degradation. Mechanism of chitosan radiation degradation with and without hydrogen peroxide was also discussed.     

Enzymatic degradation of some nanocomposites of poly(vinyl alcohol) with starch

A study of the enzymatic degradation of some montmorillonite-containing nanocomposites of poly(vinyl alcohol) with starch was based on the determinations of mass loss and the reducing sugars. The degraded residues have been examined by FT-IR spectroscopy and optical microscopy. It has been established that the nanoparticles hinder degradation, while the susceptibility to enzymatic degradation varies in the order: PVA/starch/nanocore > PVA/starch/Bentonite > PVA/starch/Peruvian clay.     

A comparative study of the in vitro degradation of poly(l-lactic acid)/β-tricalcium phosphate scaffold in static and dynamic simulated body fluid

Porous poly(l-lactic acid)/β-tricalcium phosphate (PLLA/β-TCP) composite is a new promising scaffold for bone tissue engineering. Porous scaffolds fabricated by liquid anti-solvent precipitation principle were subjected to degradation in dynamic simulated body fluid (DSBF) and in static simulated body fluid (SSBF) at 37 °C for 24 weeks, respectively. Results indicated that a large number of apatite layer were formed on the scaffolds. The results further indicated that SBF flow decreased the degradation rate of molecular weight and compressive strength significantly. The porosity and mass changes were related to the apatite formation and SBF flow. All the results might be owed to the mutual effects of the flow of SBF and the addition of β-TCP. The degradation rate of scaffolds could be adjusted by the additional fraction of β-TCP to meet the requirements of application in vivo.     

In vitro and in vivo degradation of an injectable bone repair composite

In vitro and in vivo degradation behaviors of an injectable bone regeneration composite (IBRC) which comprised of nano-hydroxyapatite/collagen (nHAC) particles in alginate hydrogel carrier were investigated. In vitro degradation quantitative testing indicated that the alginate had a faster degradation rate in simulated body fluid (SBF) than in deionized water at 37 °C. Similarly, IBRC also had a higher degradation rate in SBF than in deionized water at 37 °C, which was evaluated by alginate molecular weight measurement, mechanical properties test and degradation kinetics evaluation. But molecular weight of alginate degraded slower in IBRC than that in aqueous solution. In vitro results showed that degradation medium SBF had influence on degradation of alginate molecules. In the in vivo degradation study, surprisingly, there was no obvious decreasing of molecular weight of alginate from 0 to 8 weeks. IBRC degraded mostly after 24 weeks implantation and was replaced by connective tissue. No fibrous capsule and acute inflammatory reaction were found during the observed 24 weeks after IBRC implantation. There is only a mild short-term inflammatory response in rat dorsum muscle. These results indicated that IBRC had a controllable degradability and biocompatibility. Therefore, IBRC may be a promising degradable material for bone repair and bone tissue engineering.     

PHBV/Sol-gel Bioglass多孔材料在模拟生理溶液中的化学反应研究

3-羟基丁酸-co-3-羟基戊酸共聚物(PHBV)/生物活性玻璃(SGBG)是一种用于骨和软骨组织工程支架的新型多孔复合材料,本文探讨了PHBV/SGBG在模拟生理溶液中的一系列化学反应,以及多孔材料在模拟生理溶液中浸泡后的成分和结构变化.研究结果表明,在SBF溶液中浸泡后,SGBG与SBF溶液的离子交换反应和PHBV的降解反应使SBF溶液的离子浓度发生变化,并在PHBV/SGBG表面形成了结晶态类骨碳酸羟基磷灰石.     

Effects of force and simulated body fluids on oxidative degradation and mechanical properties of ultrahigh molecular weight polyethylene

The change in oxidative degradation and mechanical properties of ultrahigh molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) samples was evaluated. The percentage of crystallinity, chemical composition, and wetting properties were performed on different UHMWPE samples. Experimental results showed that the percentage of crystallinity and O/C ratio increased after immersion in simulated body fluids (SBF) for 5 years, and this resulted in lower mechanical properties. A coarse surface quality of UHMWPE surface caused lower contact angle and higher initial friction coefficient after the coeffect of force and SBF, but other mechanical properties changed little. The wear mechanism changed when immersed in SBF for 5 years.     

Preparation,characterization and performances of biodegradable thermoplastic starch

A biodegradable thermoplastic starch (TPS) was successfully prepared from plasticizer ethanolamine and native cornstarch. The hydrogen bonding interaction between starch and ethanolamine was investigated using Fourier transform infrared (FT‐IR). When the ethanolamine mass content was 30%, after the ethanolamine‐plasticized thermoplastic starch (ETPS) was stored at RH 50% for 14 days, the mechanical testing showed that the maximum tensile stress of the ETPS reached 5.98 MPa, the tensile strain reached 106.52%, Young's modulus increased from 38.14 MPa of glycerol‐plasticized thermoplastic starch (GTPS) to 75.32 MPa of ETPS, and the breaking energy increased from 1.921 N·m to 2.305 N·m, which indicated that the mechanical properties of ETPS evidently excelled those of the GTPS. The effects of water contents on the mechanical properties of ETPS and GTPS were studied. A differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) analysis revealed that the low‐temperature transition and the glass transition temperature (T_g) of the ETPS were ?58 and 22°C respectively, which were lower than that of the GTPS. The ETPS effectively restrained the re‐crystallization of traditional GTPS, which was proved by the X‐ray diffraction (XRD). The scanning electron microscopy (SEM) images presented that ethanolamine made starch uniform. Copyright © 2007 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

The Influence of SBF on Surface Properties of Irradiated GO/UHMWPE Nanocomposites

In this study, the irradiated ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) components doping with graphene oxide (GO) were immersed in simulated body fluid (SBF) environment at 37°C for 6 months, and their surface properties were studied by ball indentation, scratch, and wetting tests. The results show that both the irradiation cross-linking treatment and the addition of 0.5 wt % GO can increase the indentation hardness and scratching coefficient of the surface of UHMWPE composites, and wettability of it becomes better. After soaking in SBF, the ball indentation and scratch coefficient of irradiated GO/UHMWPE nanocomposites decreased by 12.4 and 10.0%, respectively. Which may due to a swelling action and the oxidative degradation occurred on the surface of GO/UHMWPE nanocomposites. However, irradiation cross-linking and filling with GO can prevent the macromolecules from penetrating into UHMWPE base material and materials, thereby reducing the rate of swelling and oxidative degradation.     

Grafting of Acrylamide and Trimethylolpropane Triglycidyl Ether onto the Gellan Gum: Synthesis and Characterization

To improve the physiochemical properties of gellan gum(GG), GG was modified with acrylamide and trimethylolpropane triglycidyl ether(TTE). The structure and morphology of modified GG were characterized by Fourier transform infrared(FT-IR) spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction(XRD), differential scanning calorimetry(DSC) and scanning electron microscopy(SEM). The characteristic peaks at 3448, 2788, 1654, 1411, 1117 and 1044 cm~(-1) in the FT-IR spectrum confirm the modification. The XRD and DSC data revealed that the modification enhanced the thermal stability of GG. SEM analysis suggested the modification introduced a porous microstructure, resulting in the adsorption of crystal violet. In addition, the adsorption capacity, thermal stability and swelling property of GGTTE3 were superior to GGTTE1, GGTTE2, GGTTE4 and GGTTE5.     

羟基磷灰石/氧化铁复合涂层的制备及其诱导骨生长的生物活性

用电泳沉积法制得羟基磷灰石/壳聚糖/氧化铁(HA/CS/Fe2O3)复合涂层,经700 ℃烧结处理得到HA/Fe2O3复合涂层。 通过SEM、EDS、XRD、FT-IR、电化学和万能材料试验机等对复合涂层的表面形貌、物相组成、抗腐蚀性和结合强度进行了表征和测试,最后采用1.5SBF浸泡法对复合涂层的生物活性进行了评价。 结果表明,当悬浮液中的HA、CS与Fe2O3质量比为100∶100∶1时,所制得的HA/Fe2O3复合涂层表面粗糙,抗腐蚀性强,具有良好的诱导骨生长生物活性,基体与复合涂层结合强度可达27.5 MPa。     

Rapid and solvent-free solid-state synthesis and characterization of Zn3V2O8 nanostructures and their phenol red aqueous solution photodegradation

Zinc vanadate (Zn₃V₂O₈) nanostructures have been successfully synthesized via simple, rapid and solvent-free solid-state method by using different complex precursors of Zn and NH₄VO₃ as novel starting materials. Effects of various zinc (II) Schiff base complex precursors and calcination temperatures were investigated to reach optimum condition. It was found that particle size and optical property of the as-prepared products could be greatly influenced via these parameters. The products were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier transform infrared (FT-IR) spectra, energy dispersive X-ray microanalysis (EDX), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), Photoluminescence and ultraviolet-visible (UV–Vis) spectroscopy. The photocatalytic activity of zinc vanadate nano and bulk structures were compared by degradation of phenol red aqueous solution.     

Structure elucidation of thermal degradation products of amlodipine

Thermal degradation of amlodipine base causes intramolecular reactions affording three cyclic products, referred to as AMLDEG-I, AMLDEG-II, and AMLDEG-III, respectively. AMLDEG-I is a cyclized product formed by intramolecular elimination of ammonia from amlodipine. AMLDEG-II is a positional isomer of AMLDEG-I. AMLDEG-III is also intramolecular cyclisation product. The three degradation products were isolated by column chromatography and characterized by FT-IR and 1H and 13C NMR spectroscopy data. The AMLDEG-III was crystallized and its structure was solved by single crystal X-ray diffraction (SXRD).     

Morphologically controlled synthesis of copper oxides and their catalytic applications in the synthesis of propargylamine and oxidative degradation of methylene blue

Alcohol/nonionic polymeric surfactant assisted, morphologically controlled synthesis is developed for micro-/nanostructured crystalline copper oxide. Materials were characterized by a complementary combination of X-ray diffraction (XRD), nitrogen sorption, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), Fourier transform infrared (FT-IR) and UV-visible spectroscopy. XRD and FT-IR confirm the formation of a mixture of Cu(OH)₂ and CuO after 0.5 h of hydrothermal treatment and pure CuO after 2 h of hydrothermal treatment. The formation mechanisms were proposed based on the SEM and TEM analysis, which show that both, alcohol/polymeric surfactant and hydrothermal time play an important role in tuning the morphology and structure of CuO. Surface area of metal oxides depends on the alcohols and the nonionic polymeric surfactants used in the synthesis. Surface area of CuO synthesized using methanol was found to be the highest. The catalytic activity of as-synthesized CuO was demonstrated by using three-component coupling reaction in the synthesis of propargylamine and catalytic oxidation of methylene blue in the presence of hydrogen peroxide. Among the CuO prepared in this study, the CuO synthesized using methanol exhibited better catalytic activity (propargylamine yield (64.5%)) and the highest rate of methylene blue degradation (13 × 10⁻³ min⁻¹).     

Photocatalytic degradation of methyl methacrylate copolymers

The photolytic and photocatalytic degradation of the copolymers poly(methyl methacrylate-co-butyl methacrylate) (MMA-BMA), poly(methyl methacrylate-co-ethyl acrylate) (MMA-EA) and poly(methyl methacrylate-co-methacrylic acid) (MMA-MAA) have been carried out in solution in the presence of solution combustion synthesized TiO₂ (CS TiO₂) and commercial Degussa P-25 TiO₂ (DP 25). The degradation rates of the copolymers were compared with the respective homopolymers. The copolymers and the homopolymers degraded randomly along the chain. The degradation rate was determined using continuous distribution kinetics. For all the polymers, CS TiO₂ exhibited superior photo-activity compared to the uncatalysed and DP 25 systems, owing to its high surface hydroxyl content and high specific surface area. The time evolution of the hydroxyl and hydroperoxide stretching vibration in the Fourier transform-infrared (FT-IR) spectra of the copolymers indicated that the degradation rate follows the order MMA-MAA > MMA-EA > MMA-BMA. The same order is observed for the rate coefficients of photocatalytic degradation. The photodegradation rate coefficients were compared with the activation energy of pyrolytic degradation. In degradation by pyrolysis, it was observed that MMA-BMA was the least stable followed by MMA-EA and MMA-MAA. The observed contrast in the order of thermal stability compared to the photo-stability of these copolymers was attributed to the two different mechanisms governing the scission of the polymer and the evolution of the products.     

Antibacterial behavior and physical properties of silver nanoparticle-doped ecofriendly nonwoven fabrics

A green approach for forming silver nanoparticles (Ag NPs) on ecofriendly highly absorbent nonwoven fabrics was investigated. The fiber blending ratio of highly absorbent nonwoven fabrics was optimized by simulated body fluid (SBF) and water absorption. SBF and water absorption ratios reached 42 and 42.9 times after addition of 50 wt% highly absorbent fibers. The Ag NPs were characterized by UV-visible spectrometry (UV-Vis), X-ray diffraction (XRD) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). UV-Vis and XRD images confirmed the presence of Ag NPs. TEM observation revealed that Ag NPs were distributed at 5–10 nm. The results of antimicrobial activity showed that Ag NP dope is effective for producing antimicrobial nonwoven fabrics against E. coli and S. aureus.     

氧化钛催化羟基磷灰石分解制备可降解磷酸钙陶瓷

本文将纳米锐钛矿型氧化钛(TiO2)作为催化剂添加到羟基磷灰石(HA)中,经烧结制成可降解的磷酸钙陶瓷,采用X射线衍射(XRD),扫描电镜(SEM),体外模拟实验等手段对不同制作工艺的陶瓷进行表征,考察TiO2的添加量和保温时间对磷酸钙陶瓷性能的影响。实验表明,在较低的温度下,TiO2可以降低HA的高温稳定性,使HA分解成磷酸四钙(TTCP)和磷酸三钙(TCP)。由于TCP具有良好的降解性,TiO2的加入极大的提高了HA的降解速率,且随着TiO2添加量的增加降解速率逐渐增大,保温时间越长,降解速率愈小;浸泡SBF结果显示,TiO2的加入可以提高陶瓷沉积活性磷灰石层的能力,但沉积能力与TiO2添加比例不成正比,添加7wt%的材料沉积最快;细胞实验表明,TiO2的加入不影响HA促进细胞增殖分化的能力。使用氧化钛催化分解HA,可能是制备具有良好生物学性能的可降解磷酸钙陶瓷的有效手段。     

Preparation of PANI-TiO2 nanocomposites and their solid-phase photocatalytic degradation

A series of polyaniline-anatase TiO₂ (PANI-TiO₂) nanocomposite powders with different PANI:TiO₂ ratios were prepared by ‘in-situ’ deposition oxidative polymerization of aniline hydrochloride using ammonium persulfate (APS) as oxidant in the presence of ultrafine grade powder of anatase TiO₂ cooled in an ice bath. And the solid-phase photocatalytic degradation of PANI-TiO₂ nanocomposites was investigated under the ambient air in order to assess the feasibility of developing photodegradable polymers. The photodegradation of the composite powders was compared with that of pure PANI powders by performing weight loss monitoring, elemental analysis, FT-IR and UV-vis spectroscopy and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS). The PANI-TiO₂ nanocomposite powders showed highly enhanced photodegradation and the photodegradation increased with decreasing ratios of PANI:TiO₂. A weight loss of about 6.8% was found for the PANI-TiO₂ (1:3) nanocomposite; however, the weight loss of the PANI-HCl powder was only 0.3% after being irradiated for 60 h under air. The photocatalytic degradation of the nanocomposite powders accompanied the peak intensity decrease in the FT-IR spectra at 1235 cm⁻¹, attributed to C-N stretching mode for benzenoid unit, and the depigmentation of the powders due to the visible light scattering from growing cavities. The elemental analysis and XPS analysis of the composite showed that the bulk and surface concentrations of N decreased with irradiation. A possible mechanism for the photocatalytical oxidative degradation was also mentioned.     

含磷脂酰胆碱的聚乳酸的诱导矿化研究

分别以甘油磷脂酰胆碱和1,4-丁二醇为引发剂开环丙交酯,制备了含磷脂酰胆碱的聚乳酸(PLA-PC)和聚乳酸(PLA),比较了两者在诱导矿化中的差异.用傅立叶红外光谱仪(FTIR)、X-射线衍射仪(XRD)和扫描电子显微镜(SEM)对PLA-PC膜表面形成的矿化物进行了表征.结果表明,形成的矿化物为羟基磷灰石(HAP),PLA-PC膜有利于成核和生长,晶体呈片状,并随矿化时间延长,HAP晶粒逐渐增大,晶片厚度也逐渐变大.     

天然膨润土负载纳米铁的制备及其对阿莫西林的降解性能

采用液相还原法制备膨润土负载纳米铁（B-nZVI）用于降解水体中的阿莫西林（AMX）.通过SEM、XRD、FT-IR、BET等表征手段,对其微观结构和B-nZVI与阿莫西林反应前后进行了表征,还进行了其对阿莫西林的降解实验.研究表明,制成的B-nZVI材料中的纳米铁多数以30～90nm球形颗粒为主,均匀地分散在膨润土中,从而提高了纳米铁的反应活性,对阿莫西林的去除率要比单独使用纳米铁（nZVI）高,其降解过程符合表观一级反应动力学.基于表征和降解动力学的依据,B-nZVI对阿莫西林的可能降解机理是内酰胺键被零价铁还原作用而打开.     

Apatite-forming ability of bioactive poly(l-lactic acid)/grafted silica nanocomposites in simulated body fluid

Bioactive PLLA/surface-grafted silica (g-SiO?) nanocomposite scaffolds were fabricated by solid-liquid phase separation method. And solid PLLA/g-SiO? nanocomposite films were prepared by solution casting method. A series of parallel tube-like morphology and internal ladder-like structure of PLLA/g-SiO? nanocomposite scaffolds were observed by SEM. The formation of bone-like apatite in the simulated body fluid (SBF) was characterized by XRD, IR, SEM, EDS and weight measurement. The silica incorporation favors the formation of apatite. The growth of apatite with immersion time is found on the surfaces of both the PLLA/g-SiO? nanocomposite scaffolds and the films. The potential mechanism is that silanol groups of g-SiO? in the nanocomposites serve as nucleation sites for the formation of bone-like apatite crystals.