The effect of a novel active nucleating agent(TBC8-eb) on the isothermal crystallization of poly(L-lactic acid) (PLLA) was studied by differential scanning calorimetry(DSC) and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy(...The effect of a novel active nucleating agent(TBC8-eb) on the isothermal crystallization of poly(L-lactic acid) (PLLA) was studied by differential scanning calorimetry(DSC) and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy(FTIR) . The analysis on kinetics demonstrates that TBC8-eb can not only accelerate the crystallization rate but also transform most of the original spherulite crystals of PLLA into sheaf-like crystals. Furthermore,the free energy of folding(σe) of PLLA and PLLA with TBC8-eb is 0.15 and 0.06 J·m-2,respectively,which suggests that the addition of TBC8-eb favors the regular folding of molecule chains in the crystallization of PLLA,improv-ing its crystallization rate. The FTIR results show that TBC8-eb can accelerate the conformational ordering of PLLA in the isothermal crystallization. The conformational ordering of PLLA nucleated with TBC8-eb begins with the interchain interaction of CH3,and then a short helix emerges where a couple of CH3 groups interact.展开更多
Biliary stricture is defined as the reduction and narrowing of the bile duct lumen, which can be caused by many factors such as cancer and inflammation. Biliary stent placement can effectively alleviate benign and mal...Biliary stricture is defined as the reduction and narrowing of the bile duct lumen, which can be caused by many factors such as cancer and inflammation. Biliary stent placement can effectively alleviate benign and malignant biliary strictures. However, the commonly used plastic or metallic biliary stents are far from ideal and do not satisfy all clinical requirements,although several types of biodegradable biliary stents have been developed and used clinically. In this review, we summarized current development status of biodegradable stents with the emphasis on the stent materials. We also presented the future development trends based on the published literature.展开更多
The toughened poly(L-lactic acid)/poly(butylene succinate-butylene terephthalate)(PLLA/PBST) blend with enhanced melt strength and excellent low temperature toughness and strength was prepared by melt compounding thro...The toughened poly(L-lactic acid)/poly(butylene succinate-butylene terephthalate)(PLLA/PBST) blend with enhanced melt strength and excellent low temperature toughness and strength was prepared by melt compounding through in situ compatibilization reaction in presence of multifunctional epoxy compound(ADR).The PLLA/PBST blend was an immiscible system,and the compatibility of the PLLA/PBST blend was improved after adding ADR.FTIR and GPC curves confirmed the formation of the PLLA-g-PBST copolymer,which improved the interfacial bonding of the blend and therefore the PLLA/PBST/ADR blend showed excellent melt strength and mechanical properties.For the PLLA/PBST/ADR blend with 70/30 PLLA/PBST content,the complex viscosity increased significantly with increasing ADR content.Moreover,the tensile strength,elongation at break and impact strength all increased obviously with increasing the ADR content.The elongation at break of the blend reached the maximum value of 392.7%,which was 93.2 times that of neat PLLA.And the impact strength of the blend reached the maximum value of 74.7 k J/m~2,which was 21.3 times that of neat PLLA.Interestingly,the PLLA/PBST/ADR blend exhibited excellent lowtemperature toughness and strength.At –20 ℃,the elongation at break of the PLLA/PBST/ADR blend was as high as 93.2%,and the impact strength reached 18.8 k J/m~2.Meanwhile,the tensile strength of the blend at low temperature was also high(64.7 MPa),which was beneficial to the application of PLA in the low temperature field.In addition,the PLLA/PBST/ADR blend maintaind good biodegradability,which was of great significance to the wide application of PLLA.展开更多
A Mg-AI layered double hydroxide(Mg-AI-LDH)coating was firstly synthesized via an in-situ steam coating growth method on the AZ31 Mg alloy,and then was modified with poly(L-lactic acid)(PLLA)via dipping and vacuum fre...A Mg-AI layered double hydroxide(Mg-AI-LDH)coating was firstly synthesized via an in-situ steam coating growth method on the AZ31 Mg alloy,and then was modified with poly(L-lactic acid)(PLLA)via dipping and vacuum freeze-drying.The microstructure and composition of LDH/PLLA hybrid coating were analyzed by XRD,SEM,EDS and FT-IR.The biocorrosion behavior of hybrid coating was evaluated by potentiodynamic polarization,electrochemical impedance spectroscopy(EIS)and hydrogen evolution test in the Hank's solution.The results showed that LDH/PLLA coatings exhibited a much dense layer compared to the unmodified Mg-AI-LDH coating with unobvious boundary between PLLA and LDH coatings.The corrosion current density of the LDH/PLLA-10 hybrid coating decreased three orders of magnitude in comparison to its substrate.It was proven that the existence of the PLLA coating further prolonged the service life of the Mg-AI-LDH coating.What's more,the MTT assay and livel dead staining showed that the LDH/PLL A-10 coating had good biocompatibility for Mouse NIH3T3 fibroblasts.The formation mechanism and the anti-corrosion mechanism of hybrid coatings were proposed.展开更多
PLLA/CA mixtures of different compositions were successfully electrospun to obtain composite nanofibrous membranes. The microstructures of the membrances changed from homogeneous to heterogeneous with the addition of ...PLLA/CA mixtures of different compositions were successfully electrospun to obtain composite nanofibrous membranes. The microstructures of the membrances changed from homogeneous to heterogeneous with the addition of CA, which was observed by FE-ESEM. The PLLA/CA fabric membranes were characterized by mechanical testing, DSC and contact angle measurements. The tensile stress of the composite fibrous membranes increased obviously with the increase of CA content. DSC results indicated that the CA component was the main factor for the changes of enthalpies in the composite fibers. Contact angle measurements showed the hydrophilicity of the electrospun nanofiber membranes was improved with the addition of CA.展开更多
Tissue engineering technologies offer new treatment strategies for the repair of peripheral nerve injury, hut cell loss between seeding and adhesion to the scaffold remains inevitable. A thermosensitive collagen hydro...Tissue engineering technologies offer new treatment strategies for the repair of peripheral nerve injury, hut cell loss between seeding and adhesion to the scaffold remains inevitable. A thermosensitive collagen hydrogel was used as an extracellular matrix in this study and combined with bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells to construct tissue-engineered peripheral nerve composites in vitro. Dynamic culture was performed at an oscillating frequency of 0.5 Hz and 35° swing angle above and below the horizontal plane. The results demonstrated that bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells formed membrane-like structures around the poly-L-lactic acid scaffolds and exhibited regular alignment on the composite surface. Collagen was used to fill in the pores, and seeded cells adhered onto the poly-L-lactic acid fibers. The DNA content of the bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells was higher in the composites constructed with a thermosensitive collagen hydrogel compared with that in collagen I scaffold controls. The cellular DNA content was also higher in the thermosensitive collagen hydrogel composites constructed with the thermosensitive collagen hydrogel in dynamic culture than that in static culture. These results indicate that tissue-engineered composites formed with thermosensitive collagen hydrogel in dynamic culture can maintain larger numbers of seeded cells by avoiding cell loss during the initial adhe-sion stage. Moreover, seeded cells were distributed throughout the material.展开更多
It is a challenge to develop a biodegradable toughener to toughen polylactic acid(PLA)with both high strength and high toughness,since toughness and strength are mutually exclusive.Here,a series of supertough polyeste...It is a challenge to develop a biodegradable toughener to toughen polylactic acid(PLA)with both high strength and high toughness,since toughness and strength are mutually exclusive.Here,a series of supertough polyester thermoplastic elastomers(TPEs),poly(L/D-lactide)-b-poly(ε-caprolactone-co-δ-valerolactone)-b-poly(L/D-lactide)s(PLLA-PCVL-PLLA,L-TPEs or PDLA-PCVL-PDLA,D-TPEs),were prepared and blended with a PLLA matrix to toughen PLLA.The mechanical properties of PLLA could be regulated in a wide range by changing blending ratios and TPE structures.For PLLA blends toughened by L-TPEs,the highest elongation at break is up to 425%with the tensile strength of 33.1 MPa and the toughness of 104 MJ/m3.By the stereocomplex crystallization of PLA(sc-PLA),the tensile strength of the PLLA/D-TPE blends further increased to 41.8 MPa with a similar elongation at break(418%)and the toughness up to 128 MJ/m3.The detailed characterizations revealed a toughening mechanism:(I)the added soft segments increased the ductility of the PLLA matrix,(II)the PLLA segments of L-TPEs increased the compatibility between TPEs and PLLA matrix,and(III)the formation of sc-PLA between the PDLA segments in D-TPE and PLLA provided higher tensile strength by enhancing the strength of the crystal skeleton.The toughened PLA using TPEs can maintain original non-toxic and degradable properties,and be applied potentially in surgical sutures,and 3D-printed scaffolds.展开更多
Poly(L-lactic acid)(PLLA)-based composites exhibit wide applications in many fields.However,most of hydrophilic fillers usually accelerate the hydrolytic degradation of PLLA,which is unfavorable for the prolonging of ...Poly(L-lactic acid)(PLLA)-based composites exhibit wide applications in many fields.However,most of hydrophilic fillers usually accelerate the hydrolytic degradation of PLLA,which is unfavorable for the prolonging of the service life of the articles.In this work,a small quantity of poly(methyl methacrylate)(PMMA)(2 wt%-10 wt%)was incorporated into the PLLA/carbon nanotubes(CNTs)composites.The effects of PMMA content on the dispersion of CNTs as well as the microstructure and hydrolytic degradation behaviors of the composites were systematically investigated.The results showed that PMMA promoted the dispersion of CNTs in the composites.Amorphous PLLA was obtained in all the composites.Largely enhanced hydrolytic degradation resistance was achieved by incorporating PMMA,especially at relatively high PMMA content.Incorporating 10 wt%PMMA led to a dramatic decrease in the hydrolytic degradation rate from 0.19%/h of the PLLA/CNT composite sample to 0.059%/h of the PLLA/PMMA-10/CNT composite sample.The microstructure evolution of the composites was also detected,and the results showed that no crystallization occurred in the PLLA matrix.Further results based on the interfacial tension calculation showed that the enhanced hydrolytic degradation resistance of the PLLA matrix was mainly attributed to the relatively strong interfacial affinity between PMMA and CNTs,which prevented the occurrence of hydrolytic degradation at the interface between PLLA and CNTs.This work provides an alternative method for tailoring the hydrolytic degradation ability of the PLLA-based composites.展开更多
Objective: To explore the method to repair bone defect with bone-morphogenetic-protein loaded hydroxyapatite/collagen-poly(L-lactic acid) composite. Methods: 18 adult beagle dogs were randomly divided into 3 groups. I...Objective: To explore the method to repair bone defect with bone-morphogenetic-protein loaded hydroxyapatite/collagen-poly(L-lactic acid) composite. Methods: 18 adult beagle dogs were randomly divided into 3 groups. In Group A, bone-morphogenetic-protein (BMP) loaded hydroxyapatite/collagen-poly(L-lactic acid) (HAC-PLA) scaffold was implanted in a 2 cm diaphyseal defect in the radius. In Group B, unloaded pure HAC-PLA scaffold was implanted in the defects. No material was implanted in Group C (control group). The dogs were sacrificed 6 months postoperatively. Features of biocompatibility, biodegradability and osteoinduction were evaluated with histological, radiological examinations and bone mineral density (BMD) measurements. Results: In Group A, the radius defect healed after the treatment with BMP loaded HAC-PLA. BMD at the site of the defect was higher than that of the contralateral radius. Fibrous union developed in the animals of the control group. Conclusions: BMP not only promotes osteogenesis but also accelerates degradation of the biomaterials. Optimized design parameters of a three-dimensional porous biomaterial would give full scope to the role of BMP as an osteoinductive growth factor.展开更多
The demand for injectable dermal filler has unde rgone significant growth with the rapid development of the beauty industry.Poly(lactic acid)(PLA) as a benefit of excellent biocompatibility and long-term promotion of ...The demand for injectable dermal filler has unde rgone significant growth with the rapid development of the beauty industry.Poly(lactic acid)(PLA) as a benefit of excellent biocompatibility and long-term promotion of collagen regeneration has been favored as a commonly used filler.However,the effects of chirality and particle size of PLA on the efficacy of dermal filler have not been studied.In this study,we prepared three kinds of microspheres(MSs) consisting of poly(D-lactic acid)(PDLA MS),poly(L-lactic acid)(PLLA MS),or meso-PLA(PDLLA MS)at 5,10 and 20 μmto reveal the different biological functions as dermal filler.Following intradermal injection into guinea pig,it was found that PLLA MS induced the slightest inflammation,and the level of pro-inflammatory cytokine IL-1β induced by PLLA MS is only 0.3 or 0.7-fold of that induced by PDLA or PDLLA MS,respectively.More importantly,PLLA MS significantly stimulated the regeneration of collagen,which was 1.4 or 1.1 times higher than those stimulated by PDLA MS or PDLLA MS,respectively.The size of PLA MSs did not affect the levels of inflammation and collagen regeneration.The results confirmed the superiority of PLLA as a dermal filler.展开更多
A high Mw of PLLA was synthesized, it intended to be used in the manufacture ofbioabsorbable screw applied in bone fracture internal fixation. The optical reactionconditions have been discussed.
The morphologies of poly(L-lactic acid)(PLLA)spherulites,when crystallized within the pre-existed poly(oxymethylene)(POM)crystal frameworks,have been investigated.PLLA/POM blend is a melt-miscible crystalline/crystall...The morphologies of poly(L-lactic acid)(PLLA)spherulites,when crystallized within the pre-existed poly(oxymethylene)(POM)crystal frameworks,have been investigated.PLLA/POM blend is a melt-miscible crystalline/crystalline blend system.Owing to the lower melting point but much faster crystallization rate than PLEA,POM crystallized first upon cooling from the melt state and then melted first during the subsequent heating process in this blend system.Lamellar assembly of PLLA crystals within the pre-existed POM spherulitic frameworks was directly observed with the polarized light microscopy by selectively melting the POM frameworks.The investigation indicated that PLLA crystals fully replicated the spherulitic morphology and optical birefringence of the POM crystal frameworks,which was independent of T_(o).On the other hand,POM could also duplicate the pre-existed PLLA morphologies.The result obtained provides us a possibility to design the lamellar assembly and crystal structures of polymer crystals in miscible crystalline/crystalline polymer blends.展开更多
In this paper, the surface structure of poly(L-lactic acid) (PLLA) film modified with gelatin was investigated. ThePLLA film specimens were treated directly with aqueous alkali solution to provide their surfaces with ...In this paper, the surface structure of poly(L-lactic acid) (PLLA) film modified with gelatin was investigated. ThePLLA film specimens were treated directly with aqueous alkali solution to provide their surfaces with carboxyl groups, sothat these functional groups could become the reactive sites for gelatin immobilization. The functional groups of the PLLAfilms were identified by ATR-FTIR spectra and XPS spectra, the changes in surface morphology were observed by usingenvironmental scanning electron microscopy (ESEM), and the hydrophilicity of modified PLLA films was examined bywater contact angle measurement. Experimental results showed that the gelatin was immobilized with water-solublecarbodiimide (EDC) onto the PLLA film's surfaces, and the gelatin content on the polymer surface was related to carboxylicgroup formed in the controlled hydrolysis process. Rough surfaces caused by hydrolysis will predominantly favor the adhesion and growth of cell; and the hydrophilicity of these surfaces after the modification procedure is enhanced.展开更多
Poly(L-lactic acid)(PLLA)is a thermoplastic material with complete degradability,high biocompatibility and excellent mechanical properties.It can replace petroleum-based polymers are currently being used in the fields...Poly(L-lactic acid)(PLLA)is a thermoplastic material with complete degradability,high biocompatibility and excellent mechanical properties.It can replace petroleum-based polymers are currently being used in the fields of packaging,agriculture,textiles,medical and so on.However,PLLA’s extremely flammability greatly limits its wider application.An bio-based flame retardant L-APP/PLLA composites was prepared by melt blending of the L-APP and PLLA.The morphology,impact properties,thermal properties and flame retardant properties of composites were investigated by field emission scanning electron microscope(SEM),impact tester,differential scanning calorimeter(DSC),thermogravimetric analyzer(TGA),limiting oxygen indexer(LOI)and horizontalvertical burning tester.The results showed that the degree of crystallization(X_(c))and LOI of L-APP/PLLA composites increased as increasing of L-APP content.What’s more,the impact strength first increased and then decreased,the glass transition temperature(T_(g))and melting temperature(T_(m))do not changed significantly.The impact strength of composites was 9.1 kJ/m^(2) at a 5 wt%loading for L-APP,which was the highest level.When the content of L-APP was 20%,the LOI was 30.8%,the Xc was 42.3%and the UL-94 level was V-0.This research can promote the value-added utilization of lignin and the application of PLLA in the fields of flame retardant materials.展开更多
Highly porous ultrafine electrospun scaffolds,gelatin/poly(L-lactic acid)(PLLA) and chitosan/PLLA were prepared by blending gelatin and PLLA,chitosan and PLLA respectively.The biocompatibilities of these scaffolds wer...Highly porous ultrafine electrospun scaffolds,gelatin/poly(L-lactic acid)(PLLA) and chitosan/PLLA were prepared by blending gelatin and PLLA,chitosan and PLLA respectively.The biocompatibilities of these scaffolds were assessed by attachment,proliferation and viability of cells on them.The results indicated that over 30%WI-38 cells could attach to the gelatin/PLLA and chitosan/PLLA scaffolds at 2 h after seeding,while the attachment of the cells was only 15%on PLLA scaffolds.Both gelatin/PLLA and chitosan/PLLA scaffolds also exhibited a very good ability for proliferation of WI-38 cells.Cell growth on the gelatin/PLLA and chitosan /PLLA scaffolds showed dramatic improvement,indicating a much better biocompatibility in the blends contributed by gelatin and chitosan.3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide(MTT) assay also demonstrated gelatin/PLLA showed better ability to enhance the growth and functions of the cells.These assays suggest that the electrospun gelatin/PLLA and chitosan/PLLA scaffolds are promising biomaterials with great biocompatibility for the development of skin tissue engineering.展开更多
Nowadays, muifichannel nerve guidance conduit （NGC） was designed by mimicking the architecture of nerve fascicles, and it was used to reduce dispersion of regenerating axons within the NGC lumen. In this paper, gela...Nowadays, muifichannel nerve guidance conduit （NGC） was designed by mimicking the architecture of nerve fascicles, and it was used to reduce dispersion of regenerating axons within the NGC lumen. In this paper, gelatin was used to prepare multichannel inner layer of NGC by freeze-drying, and poly （ L-lactic add-co-ε- caprolactone） （P（LLA-CL）） was used to fabricate nanofiber outer layer of NGC by electrospinning. The morphology of dual-layer mtlltichannel NGC was observed by scanning electron microscopy （SEM）. In vitro degradation experiment of the NGC demonstrated that the inner layer of NGC had the faster degradation rate than the outer layer of NGC. tell viability assay indicated that Schwann cells （SCs） showed better proliferation on dual-layer multichannel NGC than hollow NGC, because the multichannel structure introduced contact guidance for direct cell migration. Therefore, it was suggested that the dual-layer multichannel NGC had the potential for nerve lissue regeneration.展开更多
In this study, poly（L-lactic acid）/ammonium persulfate doped-polypyrrole composite fibrous scaffolds with moderate conductivity were produced by combining electrospinning with in situ polymerization. PC12 cells were...In this study, poly（L-lactic acid）/ammonium persulfate doped-polypyrrole composite fibrous scaffolds with moderate conductivity were produced by combining electrospinning with in situ polymerization. PC12 cells were cultured on these fibrous scaffolds and their growth following electrical stimulation （0-20.0 μA stimulus intensity, for 1-4 days） was observed using inverted light microscopy, and scanning electron microscopy coupled with the MTT cell viability test. The results demonstrated that the poly（L-lactic acid）/ammonium persulfate doped-polypyrrole fibrous scaffold was a dual multi-porous micro/nano fibrous scaffold. An electrical stimulation with a current intensity 5.0- 10.0 μAfor about 2 days enhanced neuronal growth and neurite outgrowth, while a high current intensity （over 15.0 μA） suppressed them. These results indicate that electrical stimulation with a moderate current intensity for an optimum time frame can promote neuronal growth and neurite outgrowth in an intensity- and time-dependent manner.展开更多
Electrospun membranes are attracting interest as a drug delivery system because of their material composition flexibility and versatile drug loading.In this study,the electrospun membrane was loaded with doxorubicin(D...Electrospun membranes are attracting interest as a drug delivery system because of their material composition flexibility and versatile drug loading.In this study,the electrospun membrane was loaded with doxorubicin(DOX)via electrostatic adsorption for long-term drug delivery.DOX loading process was optimized by varying temperature,time,drug concentration,pH and ionic strength of solutions.The loading process did not impair the structural properties of the membrane.Next,we investigated the drug release kinetics using spectroscopic techniques.The composite membranes released 22%of the adsorbed DOX over the first 48 h,followed by a slower and sustained release over 4 weeks.The DOX release was sensitive to acidic solutions that the release rate at pH 6.0 was 1.27 times as that at pH 7.4.The DOX-loaded membranes were found to be cytotoxic to U-87 MG cells in vitro that decreased the cell viability from 82.92%to 25.49%from 24 to 72 h of coincubation.These membranes showed strong efficacy in suppressing tumour growth in vivo in glioblastoma-bearing mice that decreased the tumour volume by 77.33%compared with blank membrane-treated group on Day 20.In conclusion,we have developed an effective approach to load DOX within a clinically approved poly(L-lactic acid)/gelatine membrane for local and longterm delivery of DOX for the treatment of glioblastoma.展开更多
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China （20876042） Program of Shanghai Subject Chief Scientist （10XD1401500） Research Fund for the Doctoral Program of Higher Education of China
文摘The effect of a novel active nucleating agent(TBC8-eb) on the isothermal crystallization of poly(L-lactic acid) (PLLA) was studied by differential scanning calorimetry(DSC) and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy(FTIR) . The analysis on kinetics demonstrates that TBC8-eb can not only accelerate the crystallization rate but also transform most of the original spherulite crystals of PLLA into sheaf-like crystals. Furthermore,the free energy of folding(σe) of PLLA and PLLA with TBC8-eb is 0.15 and 0.06 J·m-2,respectively,which suggests that the addition of TBC8-eb favors the regular folding of molecule chains in the crystallization of PLLA,improv-ing its crystallization rate. The FTIR results show that TBC8-eb can accelerate the conformational ordering of PLLA in the isothermal crystallization. The conformational ordering of PLLA nucleated with TBC8-eb begins with the interchain interaction of CH3,and then a short helix emerges where a couple of CH3 groups interact.
文摘Biliary stricture is defined as the reduction and narrowing of the bile duct lumen, which can be caused by many factors such as cancer and inflammation. Biliary stent placement can effectively alleviate benign and malignant biliary strictures. However, the commonly used plastic or metallic biliary stents are far from ideal and do not satisfy all clinical requirements,although several types of biodegradable biliary stents have been developed and used clinically. In this review, we summarized current development status of biodegradable stents with the emphasis on the stent materials. We also presented the future development trends based on the published literature.
基金financially supported by the Science and Technology Development Plan of Jilin Province (No. 20210203199SF)。
文摘The toughened poly(L-lactic acid)/poly(butylene succinate-butylene terephthalate)(PLLA/PBST) blend with enhanced melt strength and excellent low temperature toughness and strength was prepared by melt compounding through in situ compatibilization reaction in presence of multifunctional epoxy compound(ADR).The PLLA/PBST blend was an immiscible system,and the compatibility of the PLLA/PBST blend was improved after adding ADR.FTIR and GPC curves confirmed the formation of the PLLA-g-PBST copolymer,which improved the interfacial bonding of the blend and therefore the PLLA/PBST/ADR blend showed excellent melt strength and mechanical properties.For the PLLA/PBST/ADR blend with 70/30 PLLA/PBST content,the complex viscosity increased significantly with increasing ADR content.Moreover,the tensile strength,elongation at break and impact strength all increased obviously with increasing the ADR content.The elongation at break of the blend reached the maximum value of 392.7%,which was 93.2 times that of neat PLLA.And the impact strength of the blend reached the maximum value of 74.7 k J/m~2,which was 21.3 times that of neat PLLA.Interestingly,the PLLA/PBST/ADR blend exhibited excellent lowtemperature toughness and strength.At –20 ℃,the elongation at break of the PLLA/PBST/ADR blend was as high as 93.2%,and the impact strength reached 18.8 k J/m~2.Meanwhile,the tensile strength of the blend at low temperature was also high(64.7 MPa),which was beneficial to the application of PLA in the low temperature field.In addition,the PLLA/PBST/ADR blend maintaind good biodegradability,which was of great significance to the wide application of PLLA.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.51601108 and 51571134)the SDUST Research Fund(Grant No.2014TDJH104)the Natural Science Foundation of Shandong Province(ZR2019MB053).
文摘A Mg-AI layered double hydroxide(Mg-AI-LDH)coating was firstly synthesized via an in-situ steam coating growth method on the AZ31 Mg alloy,and then was modified with poly(L-lactic acid)(PLLA)via dipping and vacuum freeze-drying.The microstructure and composition of LDH/PLLA hybrid coating were analyzed by XRD,SEM,EDS and FT-IR.The biocorrosion behavior of hybrid coating was evaluated by potentiodynamic polarization,electrochemical impedance spectroscopy(EIS)and hydrogen evolution test in the Hank's solution.The results showed that LDH/PLLA coatings exhibited a much dense layer compared to the unmodified Mg-AI-LDH coating with unobvious boundary between PLLA and LDH coatings.The corrosion current density of the LDH/PLLA-10 hybrid coating decreased three orders of magnitude in comparison to its substrate.It was proven that the existence of the PLLA coating further prolonged the service life of the Mg-AI-LDH coating.What's more,the MTT assay and livel dead staining showed that the LDH/PLL A-10 coating had good biocompatibility for Mouse NIH3T3 fibroblasts.The formation mechanism and the anti-corrosion mechanism of hybrid coatings were proposed.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.51103058)the Youth Foundation of Jilin Province(No.201101059)Open Foundation of Key Laboratory of Automobile Materials(Jilin University),Ministry of Education(No.10-450060326014)
文摘PLLA/CA mixtures of different compositions were successfully electrospun to obtain composite nanofibrous membranes. The microstructures of the membrances changed from homogeneous to heterogeneous with the addition of CA, which was observed by FE-ESEM. The PLLA/CA fabric membranes were characterized by mechanical testing, DSC and contact angle measurements. The tensile stress of the composite fibrous membranes increased obviously with the increase of CA content. DSC results indicated that the CA component was the main factor for the changes of enthalpies in the composite fibers. Contact angle measurements showed the hydrophilicity of the electrospun nanofiber membranes was improved with the addition of CA.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China,No.31071222Jilin Province Science and Technology Development Project in China,No.20080738the Frontier Interdiscipline Program of Norman Bethune Health Science Center of Jilin University in China,No.2013106023
文摘Tissue engineering technologies offer new treatment strategies for the repair of peripheral nerve injury, hut cell loss between seeding and adhesion to the scaffold remains inevitable. A thermosensitive collagen hydrogel was used as an extracellular matrix in this study and combined with bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells to construct tissue-engineered peripheral nerve composites in vitro. Dynamic culture was performed at an oscillating frequency of 0.5 Hz and 35° swing angle above and below the horizontal plane. The results demonstrated that bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells formed membrane-like structures around the poly-L-lactic acid scaffolds and exhibited regular alignment on the composite surface. Collagen was used to fill in the pores, and seeded cells adhered onto the poly-L-lactic acid fibers. The DNA content of the bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells was higher in the composites constructed with a thermosensitive collagen hydrogel compared with that in collagen I scaffold controls. The cellular DNA content was also higher in the thermosensitive collagen hydrogel composites constructed with the thermosensitive collagen hydrogel in dynamic culture than that in static culture. These results indicate that tissue-engineered composites formed with thermosensitive collagen hydrogel in dynamic culture can maintain larger numbers of seeded cells by avoiding cell loss during the initial adhe-sion stage. Moreover, seeded cells were distributed throughout the material.
基金This work was supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(No.2022YFB3704900)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.22225104,22071077,21871107,21975102)the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(Nos.2022TQ0115,2022M711297).
文摘It is a challenge to develop a biodegradable toughener to toughen polylactic acid(PLA)with both high strength and high toughness,since toughness and strength are mutually exclusive.Here,a series of supertough polyester thermoplastic elastomers(TPEs),poly(L/D-lactide)-b-poly(ε-caprolactone-co-δ-valerolactone)-b-poly(L/D-lactide)s(PLLA-PCVL-PLLA,L-TPEs or PDLA-PCVL-PDLA,D-TPEs),were prepared and blended with a PLLA matrix to toughen PLLA.The mechanical properties of PLLA could be regulated in a wide range by changing blending ratios and TPE structures.For PLLA blends toughened by L-TPEs,the highest elongation at break is up to 425%with the tensile strength of 33.1 MPa and the toughness of 104 MJ/m3.By the stereocomplex crystallization of PLA(sc-PLA),the tensile strength of the PLLA/D-TPE blends further increased to 41.8 MPa with a similar elongation at break(418%)and the toughness up to 128 MJ/m3.The detailed characterizations revealed a toughening mechanism:(I)the added soft segments increased the ductility of the PLLA matrix,(II)the PLLA segments of L-TPEs increased the compatibility between TPEs and PLLA matrix,and(III)the formation of sc-PLA between the PDLA segments in D-TPE and PLLA provided higher tensile strength by enhancing the strength of the crystal skeleton.The toughened PLA using TPEs can maintain original non-toxic and degradable properties,and be applied potentially in surgical sutures,and 3D-printed scaffolds.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No. 51473137)the International Science and Technology Cooperation Project of Sichuan Province (No. 2017HH0066)+1 种基金the International Science and Technology Cooperation Project of Chengdu (No. 2016-GH0200097-HZ)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities (2682019JQ04)
文摘Poly(L-lactic acid)(PLLA)-based composites exhibit wide applications in many fields.However,most of hydrophilic fillers usually accelerate the hydrolytic degradation of PLLA,which is unfavorable for the prolonging of the service life of the articles.In this work,a small quantity of poly(methyl methacrylate)(PMMA)(2 wt%-10 wt%)was incorporated into the PLLA/carbon nanotubes(CNTs)composites.The effects of PMMA content on the dispersion of CNTs as well as the microstructure and hydrolytic degradation behaviors of the composites were systematically investigated.The results showed that PMMA promoted the dispersion of CNTs in the composites.Amorphous PLLA was obtained in all the composites.Largely enhanced hydrolytic degradation resistance was achieved by incorporating PMMA,especially at relatively high PMMA content.Incorporating 10 wt%PMMA led to a dramatic decrease in the hydrolytic degradation rate from 0.19%/h of the PLLA/CNT composite sample to 0.059%/h of the PLLA/PMMA-10/CNT composite sample.The microstructure evolution of the composites was also detected,and the results showed that no crystallization occurred in the PLLA matrix.Further results based on the interfacial tension calculation showed that the enhanced hydrolytic degradation resistance of the PLLA matrix was mainly attributed to the relatively strong interfacial affinity between PMMA and CNTs,which prevented the occurrence of hydrolytic degradation at the interface between PLLA and CNTs.This work provides an alternative method for tailoring the hydrolytic degradation ability of the PLLA-based composites.
文摘Objective: To explore the method to repair bone defect with bone-morphogenetic-protein loaded hydroxyapatite/collagen-poly(L-lactic acid) composite. Methods: 18 adult beagle dogs were randomly divided into 3 groups. In Group A, bone-morphogenetic-protein (BMP) loaded hydroxyapatite/collagen-poly(L-lactic acid) (HAC-PLA) scaffold was implanted in a 2 cm diaphyseal defect in the radius. In Group B, unloaded pure HAC-PLA scaffold was implanted in the defects. No material was implanted in Group C (control group). The dogs were sacrificed 6 months postoperatively. Features of biocompatibility, biodegradability and osteoinduction were evaluated with histological, radiological examinations and bone mineral density (BMD) measurements. Results: In Group A, the radius defect healed after the treatment with BMP loaded HAC-PLA. BMD at the site of the defect was higher than that of the contralateral radius. Fibrous union developed in the animals of the control group. Conclusions: BMP not only promotes osteogenesis but also accelerates degradation of the biomaterials. Optimized design parameters of a three-dimensional porous biomaterial would give full scope to the role of BMP as an osteoinductive growth factor.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.51703012 and 51603204)the Science and Technology Development Program of Jilin Province(No.20190701004GH)。
文摘The demand for injectable dermal filler has unde rgone significant growth with the rapid development of the beauty industry.Poly(lactic acid)(PLA) as a benefit of excellent biocompatibility and long-term promotion of collagen regeneration has been favored as a commonly used filler.However,the effects of chirality and particle size of PLA on the efficacy of dermal filler have not been studied.In this study,we prepared three kinds of microspheres(MSs) consisting of poly(D-lactic acid)(PDLA MS),poly(L-lactic acid)(PLLA MS),or meso-PLA(PDLLA MS)at 5,10 and 20 μmto reveal the different biological functions as dermal filler.Following intradermal injection into guinea pig,it was found that PLLA MS induced the slightest inflammation,and the level of pro-inflammatory cytokine IL-1β induced by PLLA MS is only 0.3 or 0.7-fold of that induced by PDLA or PDLLA MS,respectively.More importantly,PLLA MS significantly stimulated the regeneration of collagen,which was 1.4 or 1.1 times higher than those stimulated by PDLA MS or PDLLA MS,respectively.The size of PLA MSs did not affect the levels of inflammation and collagen regeneration.The results confirmed the superiority of PLLA as a dermal filler.
文摘A high Mw of PLLA was synthesized, it intended to be used in the manufacture ofbioabsorbable screw applied in bone fracture internal fixation. The optical reactionconditions have been discussed.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.21674033,21374027)National Key R&D Program of China(No.2017YFB0307704)
文摘The morphologies of poly(L-lactic acid)(PLLA)spherulites,when crystallized within the pre-existed poly(oxymethylene)(POM)crystal frameworks,have been investigated.PLLA/POM blend is a melt-miscible crystalline/crystalline blend system.Owing to the lower melting point but much faster crystallization rate than PLEA,POM crystallized first upon cooling from the melt state and then melted first during the subsequent heating process in this blend system.Lamellar assembly of PLLA crystals within the pre-existed POM spherulitic frameworks was directly observed with the polarized light microscopy by selectively melting the POM frameworks.The investigation indicated that PLLA crystals fully replicated the spherulitic morphology and optical birefringence of the POM crystal frameworks,which was independent of T_(o).On the other hand,POM could also duplicate the pre-existed PLLA morphologies.The result obtained provides us a possibility to design the lamellar assembly and crystal structures of polymer crystals in miscible crystalline/crystalline polymer blends.
基金The authors thank the Ministry of Science and Technology,the National Natural Science Foundation of China and the Ministry of Education of China for supporting of this research(Grant No.G199905305,59973014 and 98005620,respectively).
文摘In this paper, the surface structure of poly(L-lactic acid) (PLLA) film modified with gelatin was investigated. ThePLLA film specimens were treated directly with aqueous alkali solution to provide their surfaces with carboxyl groups, sothat these functional groups could become the reactive sites for gelatin immobilization. The functional groups of the PLLAfilms were identified by ATR-FTIR spectra and XPS spectra, the changes in surface morphology were observed by usingenvironmental scanning electron microscopy (ESEM), and the hydrophilicity of modified PLLA films was examined bywater contact angle measurement. Experimental results showed that the gelatin was immobilized with water-solublecarbodiimide (EDC) onto the PLLA film's surfaces, and the gelatin content on the polymer surface was related to carboxylicgroup formed in the controlled hydrolysis process. Rough surfaces caused by hydrolysis will predominantly favor the adhesion and growth of cell; and the hydrophilicity of these surfaces after the modification procedure is enhanced.
基金This work was financially supported by the following funds:Hunan Provincial Natural Foundation of China(2019JJ50472)Opening Fund of National&Local Joint Engineering Laboratory for New Petro-chemical Materials and Fine Utilization of Resources(KF201802)+4 种基金Hunan Province Key Field R&D Program Project(2019GK2246)Education Department of Hunan Province Key Project(19A391)Key scientific research project of Huaihua University(HHUY2019-04)Special Project of Innovative Provincial Construction in Hunan Province(2020RC1013)Huaihua Key Laboratory for Preparation of Ceramic Materials and Devices and Science and Technology Plan Project of Huaihua City(2020R3101).
文摘Poly(L-lactic acid)(PLLA)is a thermoplastic material with complete degradability,high biocompatibility and excellent mechanical properties.It can replace petroleum-based polymers are currently being used in the fields of packaging,agriculture,textiles,medical and so on.However,PLLA’s extremely flammability greatly limits its wider application.An bio-based flame retardant L-APP/PLLA composites was prepared by melt blending of the L-APP and PLLA.The morphology,impact properties,thermal properties and flame retardant properties of composites were investigated by field emission scanning electron microscope(SEM),impact tester,differential scanning calorimeter(DSC),thermogravimetric analyzer(TGA),limiting oxygen indexer(LOI)and horizontalvertical burning tester.The results showed that the degree of crystallization(X_(c))and LOI of L-APP/PLLA composites increased as increasing of L-APP content.What’s more,the impact strength first increased and then decreased,the glass transition temperature(T_(g))and melting temperature(T_(m))do not changed significantly.The impact strength of composites was 9.1 kJ/m^(2) at a 5 wt%loading for L-APP,which was the highest level.When the content of L-APP was 20%,the LOI was 30.8%,the Xc was 42.3%and the UL-94 level was V-0.This research can promote the value-added utilization of lignin and the application of PLLA in the fields of flame retardant materials.
基金the Project of the Science and Technology Commission of Shanghai Municipality (No.Ilnm0505100)the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(No.2012M510116)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities (No.0500219160)
文摘Highly porous ultrafine electrospun scaffolds,gelatin/poly(L-lactic acid)(PLLA) and chitosan/PLLA were prepared by blending gelatin and PLLA,chitosan and PLLA respectively.The biocompatibilities of these scaffolds were assessed by attachment,proliferation and viability of cells on them.The results indicated that over 30%WI-38 cells could attach to the gelatin/PLLA and chitosan/PLLA scaffolds at 2 h after seeding,while the attachment of the cells was only 15%on PLLA scaffolds.Both gelatin/PLLA and chitosan/PLLA scaffolds also exhibited a very good ability for proliferation of WI-38 cells.Cell growth on the gelatin/PLLA and chitosan /PLLA scaffolds showed dramatic improvement,indicating a much better biocompatibility in the blends contributed by gelatin and chitosan.3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide(MTT) assay also demonstrated gelatin/PLLA showed better ability to enhance the growth and functions of the cells.These assays suggest that the electrospun gelatin/PLLA and chitosan/PLLA scaffolds are promising biomaterials with great biocompatibility for the development of skin tissue engineering.
基金National Natural Science Foundations of China(Nos.31470941,31271035)Science and Technology Commission of Shanghai Municipality,China(Nos.15JC1490100,15441905100)+2 种基金National Major Research Program of China(No.2016YFC1100200)Ph.D.Programs Foundation of Ministry of Education of China(No.20130075110005)Light of Textile Project,China(No.J201404)
文摘Nowadays, muifichannel nerve guidance conduit （NGC） was designed by mimicking the architecture of nerve fascicles, and it was used to reduce dispersion of regenerating axons within the NGC lumen. In this paper, gelatin was used to prepare multichannel inner layer of NGC by freeze-drying, and poly （ L-lactic add-co-ε- caprolactone） （P（LLA-CL）） was used to fabricate nanofiber outer layer of NGC by electrospinning. The morphology of dual-layer mtlltichannel NGC was observed by scanning electron microscopy （SEM）. In vitro degradation experiment of the NGC demonstrated that the inner layer of NGC had the faster degradation rate than the outer layer of NGC. tell viability assay indicated that Schwann cells （SCs） showed better proliferation on dual-layer multichannel NGC than hollow NGC, because the multichannel structure introduced contact guidance for direct cell migration. Therefore, it was suggested that the dual-layer multichannel NGC had the potential for nerve lissue regeneration.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China,No.51073072the Natural Science Foundation of Zhejiang Province in China,No.Y4100745+1 种基金the Key Laboratory Open Foundation of Advanced Textile Materials&Manufacturing Technology of Zhejiang Sci-Tech University from Ministry of Education of China,No.2009007the Science and Technology Commission of Jiaxing Municipality Program,No.2010AY1089
文摘In this study, poly（L-lactic acid）/ammonium persulfate doped-polypyrrole composite fibrous scaffolds with moderate conductivity were produced by combining electrospinning with in situ polymerization. PC12 cells were cultured on these fibrous scaffolds and their growth following electrical stimulation （0-20.0 μA stimulus intensity, for 1-4 days） was observed using inverted light microscopy, and scanning electron microscopy coupled with the MTT cell viability test. The results demonstrated that the poly（L-lactic acid）/ammonium persulfate doped-polypyrrole fibrous scaffold was a dual multi-porous micro/nano fibrous scaffold. An electrical stimulation with a current intensity 5.0- 10.0 μAfor about 2 days enhanced neuronal growth and neurite outgrowth, while a high current intensity （over 15.0 μA） suppressed them. These results indicate that electrical stimulation with a moderate current intensity for an optimum time frame can promote neuronal growth and neurite outgrowth in an intensity- and time-dependent manner.
基金supported by Tsinghua-Berkeley Shenzhen Institute.
文摘Electrospun membranes are attracting interest as a drug delivery system because of their material composition flexibility and versatile drug loading.In this study,the electrospun membrane was loaded with doxorubicin(DOX)via electrostatic adsorption for long-term drug delivery.DOX loading process was optimized by varying temperature,time,drug concentration,pH and ionic strength of solutions.The loading process did not impair the structural properties of the membrane.Next,we investigated the drug release kinetics using spectroscopic techniques.The composite membranes released 22%of the adsorbed DOX over the first 48 h,followed by a slower and sustained release over 4 weeks.The DOX release was sensitive to acidic solutions that the release rate at pH 6.0 was 1.27 times as that at pH 7.4.The DOX-loaded membranes were found to be cytotoxic to U-87 MG cells in vitro that decreased the cell viability from 82.92%to 25.49%from 24 to 72 h of coincubation.These membranes showed strong efficacy in suppressing tumour growth in vivo in glioblastoma-bearing mice that decreased the tumour volume by 77.33%compared with blank membrane-treated group on Day 20.In conclusion,we have developed an effective approach to load DOX within a clinically approved poly(L-lactic acid)/gelatine membrane for local and longterm delivery of DOX for the treatment of glioblastoma.
