湿化学工艺导电性LaNiO3薄膜的制备表征及应用

为改进以醇盐为原料溶胶-凝胶制备LaNiO3(LNO)薄膜工艺中存在的诸多苛刻因素,本文以无机盐为原料,利用湿化学工艺在硅衬底上制备了LNO薄膜,La(NO3)3·6H2O和Ni(NO3)2·6H2O冰醋酸溶液通过配体交换形成金属醋酸盐的冰醋酸溶液,回流时用乙酸酐(CH3CO)2O除硝酸根和结晶水,而乙酰丙酮(AcAc...     

Synthesis and characterization of functional polyesters tailored for biomedical applications

This work aimed at the development of bioactive polymeric materials to be used for targeted drug delivery and tissue engineering applications. The proposed strategy was based on the design of macromolecular systems whose functionality can be easily modified. Polyesters containing side‐chain end capped by primary hydroxyl groups were synthesized by polyaddition of oxetanes and carboxylic anhydrides catalyzed by quaternary onium salts. The polyaddition of bis(oxetane) with different dicarboxylic acids was also investigated. In all cases, oxetane monomers contained one hydroxyl group either free or protected by a benzyl group. The polymer yield and molecular weight were relatively high when aromatic anhydrides were used. In all other cases, low conversions or no polymerization at all were obtained. In a parallel research line, several alkanols were successfully employed to synthesize different α,β′,β‐trisubstituted‐β‐lactones. These monomers were prepared in five steps starting from diethyl oxalpropionate according to established synthetic routes. Final yields depended on both preparation method and side‐chain structure. By using quaternary ammonium salts as catalysts, the synthesized functional lactones underwent anionic ring opening polymerization leading to the corresponding homopolymers and copolymers in fairly good yields. The prepared polymeric materials were extensively characterized by spectroscopic techniques, size exclusion chromatography, and thermal analysis. © 2008 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Polym Sci Part A: Polym Chem 46: 2459–2476, 2008     

Synthesis of regenerated bacterial cellulose-zinc oxide nanocomposite films for biomedical applications

Regenerated bacterial cellulose (RBC) composites with zinc-oxide nanoparticles (ZnO) were prepared using a new strategy for enhanced biomedical applications of BC. Powdered BC was dissolved in N-methylmorpholine-N-oxide, and different concentrations of ZnO nanoparticles were mixed into the BC solution. RBC, RBC-ZnO1 (1 % ZnO) and ZnO-RBC2 (2 % ZnO) nanocomposite films were prepared by casting the solutions through an applicator. FE-SEM images confirmed the structural features and impregnation of the RBC films by nanoparticles. XRD analysis indicated the presence of specific peaks for RBC and ZnO in the composites. The RBC nanocomposites were found to have greatly enhanced thermal, mechanical and biological properties. Specifically, the degradation temperatures were improved from 334 °C for RBC to 339 and 344 °C for RBC-ZnO1 and RBC-ZnO2, respectively. The mechanical strength and Young’s modulus of the composites were also higher than those of pure RBC. The greatly improved antibacterial properties of the RBC-ZnO nanocomposites are the most striking feature of the present study. The bacterial growth inhibition measured for the RBC was zero, but reached up to 34 and 41 mm for RBC-ZnO1 and RBC-ZnO2, respectively. In addition to their antibacterial properties, the RBC-ZnO nanocomposites were found to be nontoxic and biocompatible with impressive cell adhesion capabilities. These RBC-ZnO nanocomposites can be used for different biomedical applications and have the potential for use in bioelectroanalysis.     

Fabrication of cellulose-based scaffold with microarchitecture using a leaching technique for biomedical applications

Providing a conclusive microenvironment for cell growth, proliferation and differentiation is a major developmental strategy in the tissue engineering and regenerative medicine. This is usually achieved in the laboratory by culturing cells in three-dimensional polymer-based scaffolding materials. Here, we describe the fabrication of a cellulose scaffold for tissue engineering purposes from cellulose fiber using a salt leaching method. The 1-n-allyl-3-methylimidazolium chloride (AmimCl) IL was used as a solvent for cellulose. The leaching methodology used in this study offers the unique advantage of providing effective control of scaffold porosity by simply varying cellulose concentration. Morphologic testing of the scaffolds produced revealed pore sizes of 200–500 μm. In addition, the scaffolds had high water adsorption rates and slow degradation rates. To further investigate the suitability of these scaffolds for tissue engineering applications, biocompatibility was checked using an MTT assay and confirmed by Live/Dead^® viability testing. In addition, scanning electron microscopy and DAPI studies and in vivo experiment demonstrated the ability of cells to attach to scaffold surfaces, and a biocompatibility of matrices with cells, respectively. The authors describe the environmentally friendly fabrication of a novel cellulose-based tissue engineering scaffold.     

Fabrication and characterization of gold nano particles for DNA biosensor applications

This research involves the preparation of a biosensor using silicon oxide for biomedical applications, and its effective use for the detection of target DNA hybridization. An electrochemical DNA biosensor was successfully fabricated by using(3-aminopropyl) tri-ethoxysilane(APTES) as a linker molecule combined with gold nanoparticles(GNPs) on a thermally oxidized SiO_2 thin film. The size of the GNPs was calculated by utilizing UV–vis data with an average calculated particle size within the range of 30±5 nm, and characterization by transmission electron microscopy(TEM) and atomic force microscopy(AFM). The GNP-modified SiO_2 thin films were electrically characterized through the measurement of capacitance, permittivity and conductivity using a low-cost dielectric analyzer. The capacitance, permittivity and conductivity profiles of the fabricated sensor clearly differentiated DNA immobilization and hybridization.     

Fabrication and biocompatible characterization of magnetic hollow capsules

Monodispersed Fe3O4/polypyrrole （PPy） hollow particles were synthesized via controllable in-situ deposition and polymerization techniques using poly（styrene-co-acrylic） （PSA） latex as template. Field-dependent magnetization plot illustrates that the capsules are superparamagnetic at 300 K. FTIR spectrum confirms that the myoglobin （Mb） molecule adsorbed on the surface of Fe3O4/PPy hollow particle essentially retains its native structure. Furthermore, direct electrochemistry of Mb can be realized on Fe3O4/PPy capsules modified pyrolytic graphite disk electrode, which indicates that the magnetic conductive polymer capsules can promote the electron transfer of protein.     

Glyconanoparticles for biomedical applications

Over the past two decades, glycosylated nanoparticles (i.e., glyconanoparticles having sugar residues on the surface) received much attention for biomedical applications such as bioassays and targeted drug delivery. This minireview focuses on three aspects: (1) glycosylated gold nanoparticles, (2) glycosylated quantum dots, and (3) glyconanoparticles self-assembled from amphiphilic glycopolymers. The synthetic methods and the multivalent interactions between glyconanoparticles and lectins is shortly illustrated.     

Modification and characterization of thin polymer films for electrochemical applications

Proton-conducting polymer membranes are utilized as the solid electrolyte in low temperature polymer electrolyte fuel cells (PEFC), which are efficient energy converters. We have selected the process of radiation grafting and subsequent sulfonation to prepare novel membranes because of its feasibility as a low cost production method. Investigations of the two first preparations steps, i.e., irradiation and grafting, lead to insight concerning the optimization of these two steps and the dependence of the final membrane properties on the various preparation parameters.     

Fabrication and characterization of a rigid magnetic matrix for protein adsorption

This article describes the fabrication and characterization of a novel magnetic poly(glycidyl methacrylate-triallyl isocyanurate-divinylbenzene) matrix containing magnetite colloids. The results showed that the matrix was superparamagnetic and could be separated magnetically from a suspension in a few seconds. Protein adsorption properties of diethylamine-derivatized matrix were characterized with bovine serum albumin (BSA) as a model protein. The static capacity determined by batch adsorption was 79 mg/ml wet matrix. Kinetic study gave an effective diffusivity of BSA of 5.0 x 10(-13) m2/s in the matrix at an initial BSA concentration in the liquid phase of 1.0 mg/ml. Stability of the matrix was confirmed by recycling of the matrix in protein adsorptions.     

Fabrication and characterization of multi-metal co-doped titania films for a water-splitting reaction

Anchored visible-light-absorbing TiO(2) films have been synthesized by the layer-by-layer method on a quartz slide substrate as a new class of visible light-sensitive photocatalyst. UV-vis, XRD and XPS spectra show that W and Mn enter the TiO(2) lattices and partially substitute for Ti, and that W appears to have a solubility limit into the anatase structure. The Mn and W dopants cause new electronic states above the valence-band edge of pure TiO(2), and the new electronic states may be directly related to the visible-light absorption of doped TiO(2) films. A constant H(2) generation rate is obtained for long periods of time for all the investigated TiO(2) films, and the H(2) production rates for titania films doped with 0.74 at% W (relative to Ti) are 4.1 and 3.3 times higher than that of non-doped TiO(2) under UV and visible light, respectively, as the dopant atoms not only restrict the band gap to the visible region, but also facilitate the detrapping of charge carriers to the surface of the catalyst.     

Synthesis of water soluble PEGylated magnetic complexes using mPEG-fatty acid for biomedical applications

We report the successful fabrication of the various types of water soluble PEGylated magnetic complexes (PMCs) for magnetism-related biomedical applications. Various types of PMCs were synthesized and tested to accomplish phase transfer from organic to aqueous phase using monomethoxy polyethylene glycol (mPEG)-fatty acid amphiphilic block copolymers (PFs) through conjugation of the hydroxyl group of mPEG with the carboxyl group of fatty acids. We also carefully investigate their colloidal stabilities in aqueous phase according to the ratio of hydrophilic and hydrophobic lengths relying on different types of fatty acids. Synthesized PMCs clearly demonstrated high magnetic sensitivity under magnetic field as magnetic resonance (MR) contrast agents. Furthermore, PMCs exhibited sufficient cell viabilities and excellent cell affinities in an in vitro model. Our results demonstrated that our PMCs possessed the potential for highly efficient magnetism-related biomedical applications such as MR image agents, drug delivery and tracking of cells.     

Ultrasmall iron oxide nanoparticles for biomedical applications: improving the colloidal and magnetic properties

A considerable increase in the saturation magnetization, M(s) (40%), and initial susceptibility of ultrasmall (<5 nm) iron oxide nanoparticles prepared by laser pyrolysis was obtained through an optimized acid treatment. Moreover, a significant enhancement in the colloidal properties, such as smaller aggregate sizes in aqueous media and increased surface charge densities, was found after this chemical protocol. The results are consistent with a reduction in nanoparticle surface disorder induced by a dissolution-recrystallization mechanism.     

Fabrication, structural characterization, and applications of langmuir and langmuir-blodgett films of a poly(azo)urethane

The synthesis of a poly(azo)urethane by fixing CO(2) in bis-epoxide followed by a polymerization reaction with an azodiamine is presented. Since isocyanate is not used in the process, it is termed "clean method" and the polymers obtained are named "NIPUs" (non-isocyanate polyurethanes). Langmuir films were formed at the air-water interface and were characterized by surface pressure vs mean molecular area per mer unit (Pi-A) isotherms. The Langmuir monolayers were further studied by running stability tests and cycles of compression/expansion (possible hysteresis) and by varying the compression speed of the monolayer formation, the subphase temperature, and the solvents used to prepare the spreading polymer solutions. The Langmuir-Blodgett (LB) technique was used to fabricate ultrathin films of a particular polymer (PAzoU). It is possible to grow homogeneous LB films of up to 15 layers as monitored using UV-vis absorption spectroscopy. Higher number of layers can be deposited when PAzoU is mixed with stearic acid, producing mixed LB films. Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) absorption spectroscopy and Raman scattering showed that the materials do not interact chemically in the mixed LB films. The atomic force microscopy (AFM) and micro-Raman technique (optical microscopy coupled to Raman spectrograph) revealed that mixed LB films present a phase separation distinguishable at micrometer or nanometer scale. Finally, mixed and neat LB films were successfully characterized using impedance spectroscopy at different temperatures, a property that may lead to future application as temperature sensors. Principal component analysis (PCA) was used to correlate the data.     

可激活磁共振成像纳米探针的制备及生物医学应用

在生物医学领域,磁共振成像是一种非常重要的疾病诊疗技术.近50%的磁共振检查已经涉及造影剂的应用.可激活磁共振成像纳米探针以优化信噪比为原则,借助特异性的生物分子识别作用或分子交互作用增强磁共振信号,提高了磁共振诊断的敏感性与特异性,推动着磁共振成像在生物医学领域的广泛应用.本文就目前国内外热门研究的可激活磁共振纳米探针的种类、原理等方面进行阐述,详细介绍了可激活磁共振纳米探针在生物医学上的应用,在前景方面也进行了展望.     

Spintronic platforms for biomedical applications

Since the fundamental discovery of the giant magnetoresistance many spintronic devices have been developed and implemented in our daily life (e.g. information storage and automotive industry). Lately, advances in the sensors technology (higher sensitivity, smaller size) have potentiated other applications, namely in the biological area, leading to the emergence of novel biomedical platforms. In particular the investigation of spintronics and its application to the development of magnetoresistive (MR) biomolecular and biomedical platforms are giving rise to a new class of biomedical diagnostic devices, suitable for bench top bioassays as well as point-of-care and point-of-use devices. Herein, integrated spintronic biochip platforms for diagnostic and cytometric applications, hybrid systems incorporating magnetoresistive sensors applied to neuroelectronic studies and biomedical imaging, namely magneto-encephalography and magneto-cardiography, are reviewed. Also lab-on-a-chip MR-based platforms to perform biological studies at the single molecule level are discussed. Overall the potential and main characteristics of such MR-based biomedical devices, comparing to the existing technologies while giving particular examples of targeted applications, are addressed.     

Acoustic nanodrops for biomedical applications

Acoustic nanodrops are designed to vaporize into ultrasound-responsive microbubbles, which present certain challenges nonexistent for conventional nanoemulsions. The requirements of biocompatibility, vaporizability, and colloidal stability have focused research on perfluorocarbons. Shorter perfluorocarbons yield better vaporizability via their lower critical temperature, but they also dissolve more easily owing to their higher vapor pressure and solubility. Thus, acoustic nanodrops have required a trade-off between vaporizability and colloidal stability in vivo. The recent advent of vaporizable endoskeletal droplets, which are both colloidally stable and vaporizable, may have solved this problem. The purpose of this review is to justify this premise by pointing out the beneficial properties of acoustic nanodrops, providing an analysis of vaporization and dissolution mechanisms, and reviewing current biomedical applications.     

Emissive metallacages for biomedical applications

Owing to their appealing three-dimensional structures and tunable photophysical properties, emissive metallacages have been widely applied in recognition and sensing, adsorption and separation, catalysis, etc. Recently, the application of emissive metallacages in biomedical fields has emerged as a hot research topic, because multiple biological functionalities can be facilely integrated into metallacage-based platforms to deliver different functions. In this review, the applications of emissive ...