The mechanical properties and water solubility of electrospinning SF films limit their use as biomaterials. In order to develop a tissue engineering biomaterial with both satisfying biological properties and sufficien...The mechanical properties and water solubility of electrospinning SF films limit their use as biomaterials. In order to develop a tissue engineering biomaterial with both satisfying biological properties and sufficient biomechanical properties,blended films composed of silk fibroin( SF) and poly( ε-caprolactone)( PCL) were fabricated by electrospinning in this study. Scanning electron microscope( SEM), X-ray diffraction( XRD),thermal analysis,Fourier transform-infrared( FT-IR),Raman spectra,mechanical testing,and water solubility were used to characterize the morphological, structural and mechanical properties of the blended electrospinning films. Results showed that the diameter of the blended fiber was distributed between 600 and1000 nm,and the fiber diameter increased as the PCL content increased. There is no obvious phase separation due to the similarity and intermiscibility,as well as the interactions( mainly hydrogen bonds), between the two polymers. Meanwhile, the secondary structures of SF changed from random coils and Silk I to Silk II because of the interactions between SF and PCL. For this reason,the tensile strength and elongation at break of the electrospinning films improved significantly,and the water solubility decreased. In conclusion,the blended electrospinning films fabricated in this study showed satisfying mechanical properties and water insolubilities,and they may be promising biomaterials for applications in tissue engineering for blood vessels,nerve conduits,tendons,ligaments and other tissues.展开更多
A new scaffold has been developed,which made from poly(ε-caprolactone)( PCL) membrane with porous structure,and reinforcement of PCL scaffold was achieved by embedding polyethylene terephthalate(PET) weft-knit tubula...A new scaffold has been developed,which made from poly(ε-caprolactone)( PCL) membrane with porous structure,and reinforcement of PCL scaffold was achieved by embedding polyethylene terephthalate(PET) weft-knit tubular fabric. The aim of this paper is to study the variation tendency of the morphology and the mechanical properties of the sample with the changing of molecular weight. Weighing method was used to analyze the porosity of the sample,and scanning electron microscopy( SEM) images were taken to observe porous structure. The tensile and compressive strengths of the samples were tested by the universal mechanical tester and radial compression apparatus, respectively. And the results showed that the porosity and compressive strength were improved when increasing the molecular weight,and the elastic recovery rate was also improved slightly. However, molecular weight has little impact on the tensile strength properties,because the PET tubular fabric provides most of the strength support rather than PCL membrane.展开更多
Nano-hydroxyapatite/poly（e-caprolactone） （nHA/PCL） composite materials are among the best candidates for application in bone tissue engineering. As the main technique to fabricate porous scaffolds, electrospilming...Nano-hydroxyapatite/poly（e-caprolactone） （nHA/PCL） composite materials are among the best candidates for application in bone tissue engineering. As the main technique to fabricate porous scaffolds, electrospilming produce scaffolds with unsatisfactory mechanical strength and limited pore size for cdi infiltration. Micron-sized fiber assembly with higher mechanical strength is qualified to structure hybrid scaffolds. In this study, nHA/PCL monofilament fibers with different mass ratios were fabricated through melt-spinning. Transmission electron microscope （TEM） was used to observe the aggregation between nHA parfides. Other characterizations including scanning electron microscopy （SEM）, attenuated total reflection Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy （ATR.FTIR） and X-ray diffraction （XRD） were done to discuss the morphology, components and crystallization of the nHA/PCL composite fibers, respectively. The influence of nHA/PCL mass ratio on the tensile properties and water contact angle of composite fibers was also studied. The SEM images show the homogeneous dispersion of nano partides in the polymer matrix. Besides, nHA content increases the tensile strength, initial modulus and hydrophillcity of the composite fibers under the premise of spinnability. This kind of fibers is strong enough to fabricate fiber assembly which may have potential application in bone tissue engineering.展开更多
Disc-electrospinning using a disc as spinneret and a rotary drum as collector is a novel technology to prepare nanofiber which has been applied in tissue engineering scaffolds.In this study,nanofibrous mats with micro...Disc-electrospinning using a disc as spinneret and a rotary drum as collector is a novel technology to prepare nanofiber which has been applied in tissue engineering scaffolds.In this study,nanofibrous mats with micro-patterned structure were fabricated via disc-electrospinning.Poly( #-caprolactone)( PCL) was dissolved in trifluoroethanol( TFE) at various concentrations( 2%-7%)( w / v)for electrospinning and the applied voltage ranged from 40 to 70 kV.Scanning electron microscopy( SEM) was employed to observe the morphology of the nanofibrous scaffolds.SEM images illustrated that the nanofibers with beads formed micro-patterned structure such as triangles and other polygons.The average diameter of nanofibers presented various size with the concentration increased from 2% to 7%.The beads on the nanofibers constructed the vertexes of the polygons,while nanofibers bridged between adjacent vertexes.The concentration of solution and applied voltage may be two dominant factors to influence the topological structure of the nanofibrous scaffolds.Cells cultured on the micro-patterned scaffold spread along the edges of the polygons.The scaffold with patterned structure may have a promising application in tissue engineering.展开更多
Poly(e-caprolactone)(PCL)is widely adopted as an ingredient for tissue engineering scaffolds.To improve its cell affinity,in this study,we developed a new method to introduce bioactive RGD peptides onto the surface of...Poly(e-caprolactone)(PCL)is widely adopted as an ingredient for tissue engineering scaffolds.To improve its cell affinity,in this study,we developed a new method to introduce bioactive RGD peptides onto the surface of PCL via condensation reaction between 2-cyanobenzothiazole(CBT)and D-cysteine.The PCL fibrous membranes were prepared by electrospinning,and RGD functionalization was characterized by fluorescence microscopy,scanning electron microscopy(SEM),X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy(XPS)and water contact angle(WCA).As expected,our results demonstrated the successful RGD immobilization on the surface of PCL.RGD modification improved the hydrophilicity of PCL,changing their WCA from 112.20°to38.35°.Cell adhesion,spreading and proliferation of 3T3fibroblasts were also enhanced.We therefore believe that the methods reported in this study was facile and effective for functional modification of the hydrophobic PCL scaffolds.The moderate reaction conditions are also suitable for covalent immobilization of bioactive molecules onto PCL.展开更多
基金National Natural Science Foundations of China(No.30970714,No.51103092)Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Province,China(No.BK2012634)+1 种基金College Natural Science Research Project of Jiangsu Province,China(No.12KJA430003)Priority Academic Program Development of Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions,China
文摘The mechanical properties and water solubility of electrospinning SF films limit their use as biomaterials. In order to develop a tissue engineering biomaterial with both satisfying biological properties and sufficient biomechanical properties,blended films composed of silk fibroin( SF) and poly( ε-caprolactone)( PCL) were fabricated by electrospinning in this study. Scanning electron microscope( SEM), X-ray diffraction( XRD),thermal analysis,Fourier transform-infrared( FT-IR),Raman spectra,mechanical testing,and water solubility were used to characterize the morphological, structural and mechanical properties of the blended electrospinning films. Results showed that the diameter of the blended fiber was distributed between 600 and1000 nm,and the fiber diameter increased as the PCL content increased. There is no obvious phase separation due to the similarity and intermiscibility,as well as the interactions( mainly hydrogen bonds), between the two polymers. Meanwhile, the secondary structures of SF changed from random coils and Silk I to Silk II because of the interactions between SF and PCL. For this reason,the tensile strength and elongation at break of the electrospinning films improved significantly,and the water solubility decreased. In conclusion,the blended electrospinning films fabricated in this study showed satisfying mechanical properties and water insolubilities,and they may be promising biomaterials for applications in tissue engineering for blood vessels,nerve conduits,tendons,ligaments and other tissues.
基金Fundamental Research Funds for the Central UniversitiesNational Natural Science Foundation of China(No.31100682)
文摘A new scaffold has been developed,which made from poly(ε-caprolactone)( PCL) membrane with porous structure,and reinforcement of PCL scaffold was achieved by embedding polyethylene terephthalate(PET) weft-knit tubular fabric. The aim of this paper is to study the variation tendency of the morphology and the mechanical properties of the sample with the changing of molecular weight. Weighing method was used to analyze the porosity of the sample,and scanning electron microscopy( SEM) images were taken to observe porous structure. The tensile and compressive strengths of the samples were tested by the universal mechanical tester and radial compression apparatus, respectively. And the results showed that the porosity and compressive strength were improved when increasing the molecular weight,and the elastic recovery rate was also improved slightly. However, molecular weight has little impact on the tensile strength properties,because the PET tubular fabric provides most of the strength support rather than PCL membrane.
基金Science and Technology Support Program of Shanghai,China(No.16441903803)National Postdoctoral Foundation,China(No.2016M590299)
文摘Nano-hydroxyapatite/poly（e-caprolactone） （nHA/PCL） composite materials are among the best candidates for application in bone tissue engineering. As the main technique to fabricate porous scaffolds, electrospilming produce scaffolds with unsatisfactory mechanical strength and limited pore size for cdi infiltration. Micron-sized fiber assembly with higher mechanical strength is qualified to structure hybrid scaffolds. In this study, nHA/PCL monofilament fibers with different mass ratios were fabricated through melt-spinning. Transmission electron microscope （TEM） was used to observe the aggregation between nHA parfides. Other characterizations including scanning electron microscopy （SEM）, attenuated total reflection Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy （ATR.FTIR） and X-ray diffraction （XRD） were done to discuss the morphology, components and crystallization of the nHA/PCL composite fibers, respectively. The influence of nHA/PCL mass ratio on the tensile properties and water contact angle of composite fibers was also studied. The SEM images show the homogeneous dispersion of nano partides in the polymer matrix. Besides, nHA content increases the tensile strength, initial modulus and hydrophillcity of the composite fibers under the premise of spinnability. This kind of fibers is strong enough to fabricate fiber assembly which may have potential application in bone tissue engineering.
基金National Natural Science Foundations of China，Science and Technology Comission of Shanghai Municipality,China，Ph.D.Programs Foundation of Ministry of Education of China
文摘Disc-electrospinning using a disc as spinneret and a rotary drum as collector is a novel technology to prepare nanofiber which has been applied in tissue engineering scaffolds.In this study,nanofibrous mats with micro-patterned structure were fabricated via disc-electrospinning.Poly( #-caprolactone)( PCL) was dissolved in trifluoroethanol( TFE) at various concentrations( 2%-7%)( w / v)for electrospinning and the applied voltage ranged from 40 to 70 kV.Scanning electron microscopy( SEM) was employed to observe the morphology of the nanofibrous scaffolds.SEM images illustrated that the nanofibers with beads formed micro-patterned structure such as triangles and other polygons.The average diameter of nanofibers presented various size with the concentration increased from 2% to 7%.The beads on the nanofibers constructed the vertexes of the polygons,while nanofibers bridged between adjacent vertexes.The concentration of solution and applied voltage may be two dominant factors to influence the topological structure of the nanofibrous scaffolds.Cells cultured on the micro-patterned scaffold spread along the edges of the polygons.The scaffold with patterned structure may have a promising application in tissue engineering.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (81201207, 51173083, 81000680 and 51073081)Tianjin Research Program of Basic Application and Advanced Technology (11JCYBJC09800 and 11JCYBJC10300)
文摘Poly(e-caprolactone)(PCL)is widely adopted as an ingredient for tissue engineering scaffolds.To improve its cell affinity,in this study,we developed a new method to introduce bioactive RGD peptides onto the surface of PCL via condensation reaction between 2-cyanobenzothiazole(CBT)and D-cysteine.The PCL fibrous membranes were prepared by electrospinning,and RGD functionalization was characterized by fluorescence microscopy,scanning electron microscopy(SEM),X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy(XPS)and water contact angle(WCA).As expected,our results demonstrated the successful RGD immobilization on the surface of PCL.RGD modification improved the hydrophilicity of PCL,changing their WCA from 112.20°to38.35°.Cell adhesion,spreading and proliferation of 3T3fibroblasts were also enhanced.We therefore believe that the methods reported in this study was facile and effective for functional modification of the hydrophobic PCL scaffolds.The moderate reaction conditions are also suitable for covalent immobilization of bioactive molecules onto PCL.
