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Wu J, Chen T, Zhang M, Li X, Fu R, Xu J, Nüssler A, Gu C. Atorvastatin exerts a preventive effect against steroid-induced necrosis of the femoral head by modulating Wnt5a release. Arch Toxicol 2024; 98:3365-3380. [PMID: 38971901 DOI: 10.1007/s00204-024-03817-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/22/2024] [Accepted: 06/27/2024] [Indexed: 07/08/2024]
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Steroid-induced osteonecrosis of the femoral head (SONFH) is a prevalent form of osteonecrosis in young individuals. More efficacious clinical strategies must be used to prevent and treat this condition. One of the mechanisms through which SONFH operates is the disruption of normal differentiation in bone marrow adipocytes and osteoblasts due to prolonged and extensive use of glucocorticoids (GCs). In vitro, it was observed that atorvastatin (ATO) effectively suppressed the impact of dexamethasone (DEX) on bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (BMSCs), specifically by augmenting their lipogenic differentiation while impeding their osteogenic differentiation. To investigate the underlying mechanisms further, we conducted transcriptome sequencing of BMSCs subjected to different treatments, leading to the identification of Wnt5a as a crucial gene regulated by ATO. The analyses showed that ATO exhibited the ability to enhance the expression of Wnt5a and modulate the MAPK pathway while regulating the Wnt canonical signaling pathway via the WNT5A/LRP5 pathway. Our experimental findings provide further evidence that the combined treatment of ATO and DEX effectively mitigates the effects of DEX, resulting in the upregulation of osteogenic genes (Runx2, Alpl, Tnfrsf11b, Ctnnb1, Col1a) and the downregulation of adipogenic genes (Pparg, Cebpb, Lpl), meanwhile leading to the upregulation of Wnt5a expression. So, this study offers valuable insights into the potential mechanism by which ATO can be utilized in the prevention of SONFH, thereby holding significant implications for the prevention and treatment of SONFH in clinical settings.
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- Junfeng Wu
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- Department of Nutrition and Food Hygiene, College of Public Health, Zhengzhou, China
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- Department of Zhengzhou University Clinical Medicine, Zhengzhou, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- Department of Traumatology, BG Trauma Center, University of Tübingen, Schnarrenbergstr. 95, 72076, Tübingen, Germany
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China.
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Feng Y, Chen X, He RR, Liu Z, Lvov YM, Liu M. The Horizons of Medical Mineralogy: Structure-Bioactivity Relationship and Biomedical Applications of Halloysite Nanoclay. ACS NANO 2024. [PMID: 39016265 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.4c04372] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/18/2024]
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Medical mineralogy explores the interactions between natural minerals and living organisms such as cells, tissues, and organs and develops therapeutic and diagnostic applications in drug delivery, medical devices, and healthcare materials. Many minerals (especially clays) have been recognized for pharmacological activities and therapeutic potential. Halloysite clay (Chinese medicine name: Chishizhi), manifested as one-dimensional aluminum silicate nanotubes (halloysite nanotubes, HNTs), has gained applications in hemostasis, wound repair, gastrointestinal diseases, tissue engineering, detection and sensing, cosmetics, and daily chemicals formulations. Various biomedical applications of HNTs are derived from hollow tubular structures, high mechanical strength, good biocompatibility, bioactivity, and unique surface characteristics. This natural nanomaterial is safe, abundantly available, and may be processed with environmentally safe green chemistry methods. This review describes the structure and physicochemical properties of HNTs relative to bioactivity. We discuss surface area, porosity and surface defects, hydrophilicity, heterogeneity and charge of external and internal surfaces, as well as biosafety. The paper provides comprehensive guidance for the development of this tubule nanoclay and its advanced biomedical applications for clinical diagnosis and therapy.
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- Yue Feng
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Jinan University, Guangzhou 511443, China
- International Institute for Translational Chinese Medicine, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Jinan University, Guangzhou 511443, China
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- Guangdong Engineering Research Center of Chinese Medicine and Disease Susceptibility, College of Pharmacy, Jinan University, Guangzhou 510632, China
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- International Institute for Translational Chinese Medicine, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- Institute for Micromanufacturing and Biomedical Engineering Program, Louisiana Tech University, Ruston, Louisiana 71272, United States
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Jinan University, Guangzhou 511443, China
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Liu M, Fakhrullin R, Stavitskaya A, Vinokurov V, Lama N, Lvov Y. Micropatterning of biologically derived surfaces with functional clay nanotubes. SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY OF ADVANCED MATERIALS 2024; 25:2327276. [PMID: 38532983 PMCID: PMC10964834 DOI: 10.1080/14686996.2024.2327276] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/26/2023] [Accepted: 03/03/2024] [Indexed: 03/28/2024]
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Micropatterning of biological surfaces performed via assembly of nano-blocks is an efficient design method for functional materials with complex organic-inorganic architecture. Halloysite clay nanotubes with high aspect ratios and empty lumens have attracted widespread interest for aligned biocompatible composite production. Here, we give our vision of advances in interfacial self-assembly techniques for these natural nanotubes. Highly ordered micropatterns of halloysite, such as coffee rings, regular strips, and concentric circles, can be obtained through high-temperature evaporation-induced self-assembly in a confined space and shear-force brush-induced orientation. Assembly of these clay nanotubes on biological surfaces, including the coating of human or animal hair, wool, and cotton, was generalized with the indication of common features. Halloysite-coated microfibers promise new approaches in cotton and hair dyeing, medical hemostasis, and flame-retardant tissue applications. An interfacial halloysite assembly on oil microdroplets (Pickering emulsion) and its core-shell structure (functionalization with quantum dots) was described in comparison with microfiber nanoclay coatings. In addition to being abundantly available in nature, halloysite is also biosafe, which makes its spontaneous surface micropatterning prospective for high-performance materials, and it is a promising technique with potential for an industrial scale-up.
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- Mingxian Liu
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Jinan University, Guangzhou, P. R. China
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- Institute of Fundamental Medicine and Biology, Kazan Federal University, Kazan, Russian Federation
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- Department of Physical and Colloid Chemistry, Gubkin Russian State University of Oil and Gas, Moscow, Russian Federation
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- Department of Physical and Colloid Chemistry, Gubkin Russian State University of Oil and Gas, Moscow, Russian Federation
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- Institute for Micromanufacturing, Louisiana Tech University, Ruston, LA, USA
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- Institute for Micromanufacturing, Louisiana Tech University, Ruston, LA, USA
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Xu Y, He Y, Wu F, Zhou X, Liu M. Formation and Application of Polymer Spherulite-like Patterns of Halloysite Nanotubes by Evaporation-Induced Self-Assembly. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2024. [PMID: 38471076 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c18917] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/14/2024]
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Halloysite nanotubes (HNTs) are one-dimensional clay nanomaterials featuring distinct tubular structures and unique surface charges. HNTs can readily form ordered assembly structures under specific conditions, which shows significant potential applications in optical and biological fields. In this study, sodium hexametaphosphate (SHMP) was employed as a stabilizer to prepare polymer spherulite-like patterns via the evaporation-induced self-assembly (EISA) technique. The incorporation of SHMP enhanced the repulsion force among the nanotubes and the surface potential, which facilitated the orderly deposition of HNTs. The influence of HNT concentration, SHMP concentration, drying temperature, and substrate on the polymer spherulites-like pattern has been investigated in detail. The optimal conditions were 10 wt % HNT dispersion, 0.6 wt % SHMP concentration, 30 °C as drying temperature, and glass substrates. In addition, by changing the droplet volume and shape of the three-phase contact line, patterns of different sizes and shapes can be achieved. Bovine serum albumin or metal salt compounds were incorporated into the dispersion of SHMP-modified HNTs, which altered the charge and the self-assembled patterns with different area ratios. Thus, this technology can be utilized for the analysis and comparison of protein and metal ion concentration accurately. This study creates the correlation between the structural parameters and the preparation process involved in creating polymer spherulite-like patterns of modified HNTs and offers fresh insights into potential applications for the self-assembly of HNT droplets in the realms of anticounterfeiting and solution concentration analysis.
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- Yuqian Xu
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Jinan University, Guangzhou 511443, PR of China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Jinan University, Guangzhou 511443, PR of China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Jinan University, Guangzhou 511443, PR of China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Jinan University, Guangzhou 511443, PR of China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Jinan University, Guangzhou 511443, PR of China
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Yang A, Wang Y, Feng Q, Fatima K, Zhang Q, Zhou X, He C. Integrating Fluorescence and Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Biocompatible Scaffold for Real-Time Bone Repair Monitoring and Assessment. Adv Healthc Mater 2024; 13:e2302687. [PMID: 37940192 DOI: 10.1002/adhm.202302687] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/16/2023] [Revised: 11/05/2023] [Indexed: 11/10/2023]
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In situ monitoring of bone tissue regeneration progression is critical for the development of bone tissue engineering scaffold. However, engineered scaffolds that can stimulate osteogenic progress and allow for non-invasive monitoring of in vivo bone regeneration simultaneously are rarely reported. Based on a hard-and-soft integration strategy, a multifunctional scaffold composed of 3D printed microfilaments and a hydrogel network containing simvastatin (SV), indocyanine green-loaded superamphiphiles, and aminated ultrasmall superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles (USPIO-NH2 ) is fabricated. Both in vitro and in vivo results demonstrate that the as-prepared scaffold significantly promotes osteogenesis through controlled SV release. The biocomposite scaffold exhibits alkaline phosphatase-responsive near-infrared II fluorescence imaging. Meanwhile, USPIO-NH2 within the co-crosslinked nanocomposite network enables the visualization of scaffold degradation by magnetic resonance imaging. Therefore, the biocomposite scaffold enables or facilitates non-invasive in situ monitoring of neo-bone formation and scaffold degradation processes following osteogenic stimulation, offering a promising strategy to develop theranostic scaffolds for tissue engineering.
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- Ai Yang
- State Key Laboratory for Modification of Chemical Fibers and Polymer Materials, College of Biological Science and Medical Engineering, Donghua University, Shanghai, 201620, China
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- Department of Radiology, Shanghai Songjiang District Central Hospital, Shanghai, 201600, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Modification of Chemical Fibers and Polymer Materials, College of Biological Science and Medical Engineering, Donghua University, Shanghai, 201620, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Modification of Chemical Fibers and Polymer Materials, College of Biological Science and Medical Engineering, Donghua University, Shanghai, 201620, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Modification of Chemical Fibers and Polymer Materials, College of Biological Science and Medical Engineering, Donghua University, Shanghai, 201620, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Modification of Chemical Fibers and Polymer Materials, College of Biological Science and Medical Engineering, Donghua University, Shanghai, 201620, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Modification of Chemical Fibers and Polymer Materials, College of Biological Science and Medical Engineering, Donghua University, Shanghai, 201620, China
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Linares-Moreau M, Brandner LA, Velásquez-Hernández MDJ, Fonseca J, Benseghir Y, Chin JM, Maspoch D, Doonan C, Falcaro P. Fabrication of Oriented Polycrystalline MOF Superstructures. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2024; 36:e2309645. [PMID: 38018327 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202309645] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/18/2023] [Revised: 10/19/2023] [Indexed: 11/30/2023]
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The field of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) has progressed beyond the design and exploration of powdery and single-crystalline materials. A current challenge is the fabrication of organized superstructures that can harness the directional properties of the individual constituent MOF crystals. To date, the progress in the fabrication methods of polycrystalline MOF superstructures has led to close-packed structures with defined crystalline orientation. By controlling the crystalline orientation, the MOF pore channels of the constituent crystals can be aligned along specific directions: these systems possess anisotropic properties including enhanced diffusion along specific directions, preferential orientation of guest species, and protection of functional guests. In this perspective, we discuss the current status of MOF research in the fabrication of oriented polycrystalline superstructures focusing on the specific crystalline directions of orientation. Three methods are examined in detail: the assembly from colloidal MOF solutions, the use of external fields for the alignment of MOF particles, and the heteroepitaxial ceramic-to-MOF growth. This perspective aims at promoting the progress of this field of research and inspiring the development of new protocols for the preparation of MOF systems with oriented pore channels, to enable advanced MOF-based devices with anisotropic properties.
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- Mercedes Linares-Moreau
- Institute of Physical and Theoretical Chemistry, Graz University of Technology, Graz, 8010, Austria
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- Institute of Physical and Theoretical Chemistry, Graz University of Technology, Graz, 8010, Austria
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- Catalan Institute of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (ICN2), CSIC and The Barcelona Institute of Science and Technology, Campus UAB, Bellaterra, Barcelona, 08193, Spain
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- Faculty of Chemistry, Institute of Functional Materials and Catalysis, University of Vienna, Währingerstr. 42, Vienna, A-1090, Austria
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- Faculty of Chemistry, Institute of Functional Materials and Catalysis, University of Vienna, Währingerstr. 42, Vienna, A-1090, Austria
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- Catalan Institute of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (ICN2), CSIC and The Barcelona Institute of Science and Technology, Campus UAB, Bellaterra, Barcelona, 08193, Spain
- Departament de Química, Facultat de Ciències, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB), Cerdanyola del Vallès, Barcelona, 08193, Spain
- ICREA, Pg. Lluís Companys 23, Barcelona, 08010, Spain
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- Department of Chemistry, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, South Australia, 5005, Australia
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- Institute of Physical and Theoretical Chemistry, Graz University of Technology, Graz, 8010, Austria
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Wang Y, Duan S, Wang H, Wei C, Qin L, Dong G, Zhang Y. Thin Film Nanocomposite Membranes Based on Zeolitic Imidazolate Framework-8/Halloysite Nanotube Composites. MEMBRANES 2023; 14:7. [PMID: 38248697 PMCID: PMC10819655 DOI: 10.3390/membranes14010007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/28/2023] [Revised: 12/20/2023] [Accepted: 12/23/2023] [Indexed: 01/23/2024]
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Thin film nanocomposite (TFN) membranes have proven their unrivaled value, as they can combine the advantages of different materials and furnish membranes with improved selectivity and permeability. The development of TFN membranes has been severely limited by the poor dispersion of the nanoparticles and the weak adhesion between the nanoparticles and the polymer matrix. In this study, to address the poor dispersion of nanoparticles in TFN membranes, we proposed a new combination of m-ZIF-8 and m-HNTs, wherein the ZIF-8 and HNTs were modified with poly (sodium p-styrenesulfonate) to enhance their dispersion in water. Furthermore, the hydropathic properties of the membranes can be well controlled by adjusting the content of m-ZIF-8 and m-HNTs. A series of modified m-ZIF-8/m-HNT/PAN membranes were prepared to modulate the dye/salt separation performance of TFN membranes. The experimental results showed that our m-ZIF-8/m-HNT/PAN membranes can elevate the water flux significantly up to 42.6 L m-2 h-1 MPa-1, together with a high rejection of Reactive Red 49 (more than 80%). In particular, the optimized NFM-7.5 membrane that contained 7.5 mg of HNTs and 2.5 mg of ZIF-8 showed a 97.1% rejection of Reactive Red 49 and 21.3% retention of NaCl.
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- Yan Wang
- School of Chemical Engineering, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China; (Y.W.); (S.D.); (L.Q.); (G.D.)
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China; (Y.W.); (S.D.); (L.Q.); (G.D.)
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- School of Material Science and Engineering, North China University of Water Resources and Electric Power, Zhengzhou 450046, China
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- Pollution Prevention and Control Office, Ecological Environment Protection Commission of Zhengzhou, Zhengzhou 450007, China;
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China; (Y.W.); (S.D.); (L.Q.); (G.D.)
- Research Department of New Energy Technology, Zhengzhou Institute of Emerging Industrial Technology, Zhengzhou 450046, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China; (Y.W.); (S.D.); (L.Q.); (G.D.)
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China; (Y.W.); (S.D.); (L.Q.); (G.D.)
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Chen J. Current advances in anisotropic structures for enhanced osteogenesis. Colloids Surf B Biointerfaces 2023; 231:113566. [PMID: 37797464 DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfb.2023.113566] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/26/2023] [Revised: 09/20/2023] [Accepted: 09/26/2023] [Indexed: 10/07/2023]
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Bone defects are a challenge to healthcare systems, as the aging population experiences an increase in bone defects. Despite the development of biomaterials for bone fillers and scaffolds, there is still an unmet need for a bone-mimetic material. Cortical bone is highly anisotropic and displays a biological liquid crystalline (LC) arrangement, giving it exceptional mechanical properties and a distinctive microenvironment. However, the biofunctions, cell-tissue interactions, and molecular mechanisms of cortical bone anisotropic structure are not well understood. Incorporating anisotropic structures in bone-facilitated scaffolds has been recognised as essential for better outcomes. Various approaches have been used to create anisotropic micro/nanostructures, but biomimetic bone anisotropic structures are still in the early stages of development. Most scaffolds lack features at the nanoscale, and there is no comprehensive evaluation of molecular mechanisms or characterisation of calcium secretion. This manuscript provides a review of the latest development of anisotropic designs for osteogenesis and discusses current findings on cell-anisotropic structure interactions. It also emphasises the need for further research. Filling knowledge gaps will enable the fabrication of scaffolds for improved and more controllable bone regeneration.
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- Jishizhan Chen
- UCL Mechanical Engineering, University College London, WC1E 7JE, UK.
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Iqbal MH, Revana FJR, Pradel E, Gribova V, Mamchaoui K, Coirault C, Meyer F, Boulmedais F. Brush-Induced Orientation of Collagen Fibers in Layer-by-Layer Nanofilms: A Simple Method for the Development of Human Muscle Fibers. ACS NANO 2022; 16:20034-20043. [PMID: 36301714 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.2c06329] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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The engineering of skeletal muscle tissue, a highly organized structure of myotubes, is promising for the treatment of muscle injuries and muscle diseases, for replacement, or for pharmacology research. Muscle tissue development involves differentiation of myoblasts into myotubes with parallel orientation, to ultimately form aligned myofibers, which is challenging to achieve on flat surfaces. In this work, we designed hydrogen-bonded tannic acid/collagen layer-by-layer (TA/COL LbL) nanofilms using a simple brushing method to address this issue. In comparison to films obtained by dipping, brushed TA/COL films showed oriented COL fibers of 60 nm diameter along the brushing direction. Built at acidic pH due to COL solubility, TA/COL films released TA in physiological conditions with a minor loss of thickness. After characterization of COL fibers' orientation, human myoblasts (C25CL48) were seeded on the oriented TA/COL film, ended by COL. After 12 days in a differentiation medium without any other supplement, human myoblasts were able to align on brushed TA/COL films and to differentiate into long aligned myotubes (from hundreds of μm up to 1.7 mm length) thanks to two distinct properties: (i) the orientation of COL fibers guiding myoblasts' alignment and (ii) the TA release favoring the differentiation. This simple and potent brushing process allows the development of anisotropic tissues in vitro which can be used for studies of drug discovery and screening or the replacement of damaged tissue.
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- Muhammad Haseeb Iqbal
- Université de Strasbourg, CNRS, Institut Charles Sadron, UPR 22, Strasbourg Cedex 2, 67034, France
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- Université de Strasbourg, CNRS, Institut Charles Sadron, UPR 22, Strasbourg Cedex 2, 67034, France
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- Centre de Recherche en Biomédecine de Strasbourg, Institut National de la Santé et de la Recherche Médicale, UMR 1121, Biomatériaux et Bioingénierie, Strasbourg Cedex, 67085, France
- Université de Strasbourg, Faculté de Chirurgie Dentaire, Strasbourg 67000, France
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- Sorbonne Université, INSERM UMRS 974, Centre for Research in Myology, Batiment Babinski, GH Pitié-Salpêtrière 47 bd de l'Hôpital, F-75013 Paris, France
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- Sorbonne Université, INSERM UMRS 974, Centre for Research in Myology, Batiment Babinski, GH Pitié-Salpêtrière 47 bd de l'Hôpital, F-75013 Paris, France
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- Centre de Recherche en Biomédecine de Strasbourg, Institut National de la Santé et de la Recherche Médicale, UMR 1121, Biomatériaux et Bioingénierie, Strasbourg Cedex, 67085, France
- Université de Strasbourg, Faculté de Chirurgie Dentaire, Strasbourg 67000, France
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- Université de Strasbourg, CNRS, Institut Charles Sadron, UPR 22, Strasbourg Cedex 2, 67034, France
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Muller J, Kumar C, Ghosh AK, Gupta V, Tschopp M, Le Houerou V, Fery A, Decher G, Pauly M, Felix O. Spray-Deposited Anisotropic Assemblies of Plasmonic Nanowires for Direction-Sensitive Strain Measurement. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2022; 14:54073-54080. [PMID: 36401833 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.2c14526] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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The development of nanoscale composites with hierarchical architecture and complex anisotropies enables the fabrication of new classes of devices. Stretchable strain sensors have been developed in the past for applications in various fields such as wearable electronics and soft robotics, yet the sensing capacities of most of these sensors are independent of the direction of deformation. In the present work, we report on the preparation of a direction-sensitive strain sensor using the anisotropic optical properties of a monolayer of oriented plasmonic 1D nano-objects. Grazing incidence spraying (GIS) is used for depositing a monolayer of in-plane aligned silver nanowires with a controlled density on a deformable and transparent substrate. Using the selective excitation of transverse and longitudinal localized plasmon resonance modes of silver nanowires by polarized UV-visible-NIR spectroscopy, we show that the macroscopic anisotropic properties of the monolayer upon stretching are highly dependent on the stretching direction and light polarization. Measuring the polarized optical properties of the anisotropic thin films upon stretching thus allow for retrieving both the local strain and the direction of the deformation using a simple model.
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- Jean Muller
- Université de Strasbourg, CNRS, Institut Charles Sadron UPR22, F-67000Strasbourg, France
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- Université de Strasbourg, CNRS, ICube UMR 7357, F-67000Strasbourg, France
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- Institute for Physical Chemistry and Polymer Physics, Leibniz-Institut für Polymerforschung Dresden e.V., Hohe Str. 6, 01069Dresden, Germany
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- Institute for Physical Chemistry and Polymer Physics, Leibniz-Institut für Polymerforschung Dresden e.V., Hohe Str. 6, 01069Dresden, Germany
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- Université de Strasbourg, CNRS, Institut Charles Sadron UPR22, F-67000Strasbourg, France
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- Université de Strasbourg, CNRS, ICube UMR 7357, F-67000Strasbourg, France
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- Institute for Physical Chemistry and Polymer Physics, Leibniz-Institut für Polymerforschung Dresden e.V., Hohe Str. 6, 01069Dresden, Germany
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- Université de Strasbourg, CNRS, Institut Charles Sadron UPR22, F-67000Strasbourg, France
- International Center for Materials Nanoarchitectonics, Tsukuba, Ibaraki305-0044, Japan
- International Center for Frontier Research in Chemistry, F-67083Strasbourg, France
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- Université de Strasbourg, CNRS, Institut Charles Sadron UPR22, F-67000Strasbourg, France
- International Center for Materials Nanoarchitectonics, Tsukuba, Ibaraki305-0044, Japan
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- Université de Strasbourg, CNRS, Institut Charles Sadron UPR22, F-67000Strasbourg, France
- International Center for Materials Nanoarchitectonics, Tsukuba, Ibaraki305-0044, Japan
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Guo A, Zheng Y, Zhong Y, Mo S, Fang S. Effect of chitosan/inorganic nanomaterial scaffolds on bone regeneration and related influencing factors in animal models: A systematic review. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2022; 10:986212. [PMID: 36394038 PMCID: PMC9643585 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2022.986212] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/04/2022] [Accepted: 10/11/2022] [Indexed: 09/19/2023] Open
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Bone tissue engineering (BTE) provides a promising alternative for transplanting. Due to biocompatibility and biodegradability, chitosan-based scaffolds have been extensively studied. In recent years, many inorganic nanomaterials have been utilized to modify the performance of chitosan-based materials. In order to ascertain the impact of chitosan/inorganic nanomaterial scaffolds on bone regeneration and related key factors, this study presents a systematic comparison of various scaffolds in the calvarial critical-sized defect (CSD) model. A total of four electronic databases were searched without publication date or language restrictions up to April 2022. The Animal Research Reporting of In Vivo Experiments 2.0 guidelines (ARRIVE 2.0) were used to assess the quality of the included studies. Moreover, the risk of bias (RoB) was evaluated via the Systematic Review Center for Laboratory Animal Experimentation (SYRCLE) tool. After the screening, 22 studies were selected. None of these studies achieved high quality or had a low RoB. In the available studies, scaffolds reconstructed bone defects in radically different extensions. Several significant factors were identified, including baseline characteristics, physicochemical properties of scaffolds, surgery details, and scanning or reconstruction parameters of micro-computed tomography (micro-CT). Further studies should focus on not only improving the osteogenic performance of the scaffolds but also increasing the credibility of studies through rigorous experimental design and normative reports.
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- College of Stomatology, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, China
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- College of Stomatology, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, China
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Stavitskaya A, Rubtsova M, Glotov A, Vinokurov V, Vutolkina A, Fakhrullin R, Lvov Y. Architectural design of core-shell nanotube systems based on aluminosilicate clay. NANOSCALE ADVANCES 2022; 4:2823-2835. [PMID: 36132000 PMCID: PMC9419087 DOI: 10.1039/d2na00163b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/15/2022] [Accepted: 04/17/2022] [Indexed: 05/25/2023]
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A nanoarchitectural approach to the design of functional nanomaterials based on natural aluminosilicate nanotubes and their catalysis, and practical applications are described in this paper. We focused on the buildup of hybrid core-shell systems with metallic or organic molecules encased in aluminosilicate walls, and nanotube templates for structured silica and zeolite preparation. The basis for such an architectural design is a unique Al2O3/SiO2 dual chemistry of 50 nm diameter halloysite tubes. Their structure and site dependent properties are well combined with biocompatibility, environmental safety, and abundant availability, which makes the described functional systems scalable for industrial applications. In these organic/ceramic hetero systems, we outline drug, dye and chemical inhibitor loading inside the clay nanotubes, accomplished with their silane or amphiphile molecule surface modifications. For metal-ceramic tubule composites, we detailed the encapsulation of 2-5 nm Au, Ru, Pt, and Ag particles, Ni and Co oxides, NiMo, and quantum dots of CdZn sulfides into the lumens or their attachment at the outside surface. These metal-clay core-shell nanosystems show high catalytic efficiency with increased mechanical and temperature stabilities. The combination of halloysite nanotubes with mesoporous MCM-41 silica allowed for a synergetic enhancement of catalysis properties. Finally, we outlined the clay nanotubes' self-assembly into organized arrays with orientation and ordering similar to nematic liquid crystals, and these systems are applicable for life-related applications, such as petroleum spill bioremediation, antimicrobial protection, wound healing, and human hair coloring.
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- Anna Stavitskaya
- Department of Physical and Colloid Chemistry, Gubkin Russian State University of Oil and Gas Moscow 119991 Russian Federation
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- Department of Physical and Colloid Chemistry, Gubkin Russian State University of Oil and Gas Moscow 119991 Russian Federation
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- Department of Physical and Colloid Chemistry, Gubkin Russian State University of Oil and Gas Moscow 119991 Russian Federation
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- Department of Physical and Colloid Chemistry, Gubkin Russian State University of Oil and Gas Moscow 119991 Russian Federation
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- Chemistry Department, M. Lomonosov Moscow State University Moscow 119991 Russian Federation
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- Bionanotechnology Lab, Institute of Fundamental Medicine and Biology, Kazan Federal University Kazan Republic of Tatarstan 420008 Russian Federation
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- Institute for Micromanufacturing, Louisiana Tech University Ruston LA 71272 USA
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Liu H, Wang Y, Luo Y, Guo M, Feng Y, Liu M. Tunable coffee-ring formation of halloysite nanotubes by evaporating sessile drops. SOFT MATTER 2021; 17:9514-9527. [PMID: 34617549 DOI: 10.1039/d1sm01150b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Halloysite nanotubes (HNTs) are one-dimensional clay nanomaterials with a length of 200-1000 nm and a diameter of ∼50 nm. Understanding the self-assembly behavior of such unique nanoparticles is important to develop their applications in functional devices. In this study, the "coffee-ring" patterns of HNTs are investigated which are formed by evaporation of the sessile droplets of HNT aqueous dispersion on different substrates. The coffee-ring pattern with various dimensions was characterized using a polarizing microscope (POM), a scanning electron microscope (SEM), and a 3D optical profilometer. The diameter, height, and area of the coffee-ring patterns depend on the concentration of HNT dispersion, the droplet volume, and surface wettability. POM and SEM results suggested that the nanotubes were highly ordered in the edge and the middle of the coffee-ring. The coffee-ring effect of HNTs could be suppressed by increasing the evaporation temperature of substrates or adding polymer additives. In addition, multiple-ring patterns consistent with protein rings surrounding HNT rings were formed, which can be utilized to detect the presence of proteins in biological samples. This work illustrated the relationship between the formation of coffee-ring patterns and the experimental conditions, which provided an additional research chance and allowed application development for HNTs using the liquid droplet self-assembly.
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- Hongzhong Liu
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Jinan University, Guangzhou 510632, China.
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Jinan University, Guangzhou 510632, China.
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Jinan University, Guangzhou 510632, China.
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Jinan University, Guangzhou 510632, China.
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Jinan University, Guangzhou 510632, China.
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Jinan University, Guangzhou 510632, China.
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Karolina Pierchala M, Kadumudi FB, Mehrali M, Zsurzsan TG, Kempen PJ, Serdeczny MP, Spangenberg J, Andresen TL, Dolatshahi-Pirouz A. Soft Electronic Materials with Combinatorial Properties Generated via Mussel-Inspired Chemistry and Halloysite Nanotube Reinforcement. ACS NANO 2021; 15:9531-9549. [PMID: 33983022 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.0c09204] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Soft and electrically active materials are currently being utilized for intelligent systems, including electronic skin, cybernetics, soft robotics, and wearable devices. However, fabricating materials that fulfill the complex requirements of such advanced applications remains a challenge. These attributes include electronic, adhesive, self-healing, flexible, moldable, printable, and strong mechanical properties. Inspired by the recent interest in transforming monofunctional materials into multifunctional ones through nanoreinforcement and mussel-inspired chemistry, we have designed a simple two-step methodology based on halloysite nanotube (HNT) and polydopamine (PDA) to address the grand challenges in the field. In brief, HNTs were coated with PDA and embedded within a poly(vinyl alcohol) (PVA)-based polymeric matrix in combination with ferric ions (Fe3+). The final composite displayed a 3-fold increase in electrical conductivity, a 20-fold increase in mechanical stiffness, and a 7-fold increase in energy dissipation in comparison to their nonfunctional counterparts, which arose from a combination of nanotube alignment and mussel-inspired chemistry. Moreover, the developed composite could elongate up to 30000% of its original length, maintain its electrical properties after 600% strain, self-heal within seconds (both electrically and mechanically), and display strain-sensitivity. Finally, it was 3D-printable and thus amenable for engineering of customized wearable electronics.
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- Department of Health Technology, Technical University of Denmark, 2800 Kgs. Lyngby, Denmark
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- Department of Health Technology, Technical University of Denmark, 2800 Kgs. Lyngby, Denmark
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Technical University of Denmark, 2800 Kgs. Lyngby, Denmark
- Department of Health Technology, Technical University of Denmark, Center for Intestinal Absorption and Transport of Biopharmaceuticals, 2800 Kgs. Lyngby, Denmark
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- Department of Electrical Engineering, Technical University of Denmark, 2800 Kgs. Lyngby, Denmark
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- Department of Health Technology, Technical University of Denmark, 2800 Kgs. Lyngby, Denmark
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Technical University of Denmark, 2800 Kgs. Lyngby, Denmark
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Technical University of Denmark, 2800 Kgs. Lyngby, Denmark
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- Department of Health Technology, Technical University of Denmark, 2800 Kgs. Lyngby, Denmark
- Department of Health Technology, Technical University of Denmark, Center for Intestinal Absorption and Transport of Biopharmaceuticals, 2800 Kgs. Lyngby, Denmark
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- Department of Health Technology, Technical University of Denmark, 2800 Kgs. Lyngby, Denmark
- Department of Health Technology, Technical University of Denmark, Center for Intestinal Absorption and Transport of Biopharmaceuticals, 2800 Kgs. Lyngby, Denmark
- Radboud Institute for Molecular Life Sciences, Department of Dentistry - Regenerative Biomaterials, Radboud University Medical Center, Philips van Leydenlaan 25, 6525EX Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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Taner Camci M, Pauly M, Lefevre C, Bouillet C, Maaloum M, Decher G, Martel D. Polarization-dependent optical band gap energy of aligned semiconducting titanium oxide nanowire deposits. NANOSCALE 2021; 13:8958-8965. [PMID: 33969852 DOI: 10.1039/d1nr01236c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Thin deposits of aligned semiconducting titanium oxide and of zinc oxide nanowires are prepared by grazing incidence spraying on transparent substrates. By measuring the transmittance of linearly polarized light of these anisotropic assemblies as compared to that of randomly oriented nanowires and of spherical nanoparticles, we find that titanium oxide nanowires exhibit an orientation-dependent variation of the apparent optical band gap energy at room temperature (>100 meV), depending on the direction of the polarization of the light with respect to the direction of alignment of the nanowires.
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- Merve Taner Camci
- Université de Strasbourg, CNRS, Institut Charles Sadron (ICS), UPR 22, F-67000 Strasbourg, France.
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- Université de Strasbourg, CNRS, Institut Charles Sadron (ICS), UPR 22, F-67000 Strasbourg, France.
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- Université de Strasbourg, CNRS, Institut de Physique et de Chimie des Matériaux de Strasbourg (IPCMS), UMR 7504, F-67000 Strasbourg, France
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- Université de Strasbourg, CNRS, Institut de Physique et de Chimie des Matériaux de Strasbourg (IPCMS), UMR 7504, F-67000 Strasbourg, France
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- Université de Strasbourg, CNRS, Institut Charles Sadron (ICS), UPR 22, F-67000 Strasbourg, France.
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- Université de Strasbourg, CNRS, Institut Charles Sadron (ICS), UPR 22, F-67000 Strasbourg, France. and Faculté de Chimie, Université de Strasbourg, 1 rue Blaise Pascal, F-67008 Strasbourg, France and International Center for Frontier Research in Chemistry, 8 allée Gaspard Monge, F-67083 Strasbourg, France and International Center for Materials Nanoarchitectonics, 1-1 Namiki Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-0044, Japan
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- Université de Strasbourg, CNRS, Institut Charles Sadron (ICS), UPR 22, F-67000 Strasbourg, France.
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Wang Y, Desroches GJ, Macfarlane RJ. Ordered polymer composite materials: challenges and opportunities. NANOSCALE 2021; 13:426-443. [PMID: 33367442 DOI: 10.1039/d0nr07547g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Polymer nanocomposites containing nanoscale fillers are an important class of materials due to their ability to access a wide variety of properties as a function of their composition. In order to take full advantage of these properties, it is critical to control the distribution of nanofillers within the parent polymer matrix, as this structural organization affects how the two constituent components interact with one another. In particular, new methods for generating ordered arrays of nanofillers represent a key underexplored research area, as emergent properties arising from nanoscale ordering can be used to introduce novel functionality currently inaccessible in random composites. The knowledge gained from developing such methods will provide important insight into the thermodynamics and kinetics associated with nanomaterial and polymer assembly. These insights will not only benefit researchers working on new composite materials, but will also deepen our understanding of soft matter systems in general. In this review, we summarize contemporary research efforts in manipulating nanofiller organization in polymer nanocomposites and highlight future challenges and opportunities for constructing ordered nanocomposite materials.
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- Yuping Wang
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 77 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02139, USA.
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 77 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02139, USA.
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 77 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02139, USA.
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The numerous biological applications of nanoparticles in general and nano-clays in particular are rooted in understanding and harnessing their dynamic nano-bio interface. Among clays, the intrinsically-mesoporous halloysite nanotubes (HNTs) have emerged in recent years as promising nanomaterials. The diverse interactions of these nanotubes with living cells, encompassing electrostatic, van der Waals, and ion exchange, along with cellular response, are crucial in determining the behaviour of HNTs in biological systems. Thus, rational engineering of the nanotube properties allows for vast applications ranging from bacteria encapsulation for bioremediation, through algae flocculation for aquaculture, to intracellular drug delivery. This review summarizes the many aspects of the nano-bio interface of HNTs with different cell types (bacteria, algae and fungi, and mammalian cells), highlighting biocompatibility/bio-adverse properties, interaction mechanisms, and the latest cutting-edge technologies.
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- Ofer Prinz Setter
- Department of Biotechnology and Food Engineering, Technion - Israel Institute of Technology, Technion City, 3200003 Haifa, Israel.
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Li B, Chen Y, He J, Zhang J, Wang S, Xiao W, Liu Z, Liao X. Biomimetic Membranes of Methacrylated Gelatin/Nanohydroxyapatite/Poly(l-Lactic Acid) for Enhanced Bone Regeneration. ACS Biomater Sci Eng 2020; 6:6737-6747. [PMID: 33320641 DOI: 10.1021/acsbiomaterials.0c00972] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Nanofibrous poly(l-lactic acid) (PLLA) membrane-simulated extracellular matrices (ECMs) can be used in the biomedical field. However, the hydrophobic nature and poor osteoinductive property of PLLA limit its application in guided bone regeneration (GBR). In this work, a methacrylated gelatin/nano-HA (GelMA/nHA) complex was first synthesized in situ and then introduced into PLLA to fabricate biomimetic GelMA/nHA/PLLA membranes, mimicking the nanofibrous architecture and composition of ECMs by electrospinning and photocrosslinking. Compared to PLLA and GelMA/PLLA membranes, the novel GelMA/nHA/PLLA membranes demonstrated better tensile, hydrophilic, water sorption, and degradation properties. An in vitro biological evaluation indicated that the membranes promoted human bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cell (hBMSC) proliferation, adhesion, and osteogenic differentiation. Critical-sized defects in rat models were used to evaluate the bone regeneration performances of the three kinds of membranes in vivo, and the GelMA/nHA/PLLA membranes demonstrated excellent osteogenic regeneration potential. Therefore, GelMA/nHA/PLLA membranes have wide application prospects in bioengineering applications such as GBR treatment.
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- Bo Li
- Chongqing Key Laboratory of Nano/Micro Composite Materials and Devices, Chongqing Engineering Laboratory of Nano/Micro Biomedical Detection Technology, Chongqing University of Science and Technology, Chongqing 401331, China
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- Department of Prosthodontics, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, National Engineering Laboratory for Digital and Material Technology of Stomatology, Beijing Key Laboratory of Digital Stomatology, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology, Beijing 100081, China
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- Chongqing Key Laboratory of Nano/Micro Composite Materials and Devices, Chongqing Engineering Laboratory of Nano/Micro Biomedical Detection Technology, Chongqing University of Science and Technology, Chongqing 401331, China
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- Chongqing Key Laboratory of Nano/Micro Composite Materials and Devices, Chongqing Engineering Laboratory of Nano/Micro Biomedical Detection Technology, Chongqing University of Science and Technology, Chongqing 401331, China
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- Chongqing Key Laboratory of Nano/Micro Composite Materials and Devices, Chongqing Engineering Laboratory of Nano/Micro Biomedical Detection Technology, Chongqing University of Science and Technology, Chongqing 401331, China
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- Chongqing Key Laboratory of Nano/Micro Composite Materials and Devices, Chongqing Engineering Laboratory of Nano/Micro Biomedical Detection Technology, Chongqing University of Science and Technology, Chongqing 401331, China
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- Department of Prosthodontics, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, National Engineering Laboratory for Digital and Material Technology of Stomatology, Beijing Key Laboratory of Digital Stomatology, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology, Beijing 100081, China
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- Chongqing Key Laboratory of Nano/Micro Composite Materials and Devices, Chongqing Engineering Laboratory of Nano/Micro Biomedical Detection Technology, Chongqing University of Science and Technology, Chongqing 401331, China
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Facile Fabrication of Natural Polyelectrolyte-Nanoclay Composites: Halloysite Nanotubes, Nucleotides and DNA Study. Molecules 2020; 25:molecules25153557. [PMID: 32759785 PMCID: PMC7436255 DOI: 10.3390/molecules25153557] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/11/2020] [Revised: 07/16/2020] [Accepted: 07/31/2020] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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Complexation of biopolymers with halloysite nanotubes (HNTs) can greatly affect their applicability as materials building blocks. Here we have performed a systematic investigation of fabrication of halloysite nanotubes complexes with nucleotides and genomic DNA. The binding of DNA and various nucleotide species (polyAU, UMP Na2, ADP Na3, dATP Na, AMP, uridine, ATP Mg) by halloysite nanotubes was tested using UV-spectroscopy. The study revealed that binding of different nucleotides to the nanoclay varied but was low both in the presence and absence of MgCl2, while MgCl2 facilitated significantly the binding of longer molecules such as DNA and polyAU. Modification of the nanotubes with DNA and nucleotide species was further confirmed by measurements of ζ-potentials. DNA-Mg-modified nanotubes were characterized using transmission electron (TEM), atomic force (AFM) and hyperspectral microscopies. Thermogravimetric analysis corroborated the sorption of DNA by the nanotubes, and the presence of DNA on the nanotube surface was indicated by changes in the surface adhesion force measured by AFM. DNA bound by halloysite in the presence of MgCl2 could be partially released after addition of phosphate buffered saline. DNA binding and release from halloysite nanotubes was tested in the range of MgCl2 concentrations (10–100 mM). Even low MgCl2 concentrations significantly increased DNA sorption to halloysite, and the binding was leveled off at about 60 mM. DNA-Mg-modified halloysite nanotubes were used for obtaining a regular pattern on a glass surface by evaporation induced self-assembly process. The obtained spiral-like pattern was highly stable and resisted dissolution after water addition. Our results encompassing modification of non-toxic clay nanotubes with a natural polyanion DNA will find applications for construction of gene delivery vehicles and for halloysite self-assembly on various surfaces (such as skin or hair).
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Jambhulkar S, Xu W, Ravichandran D, Prakash J, Mada Kannan AN, Song K. Scalable Alignment and Selective Deposition of Nanoparticles for Multifunctional Sensor Applications. NANO LETTERS 2020; 20:3199-3206. [PMID: 32233441 DOI: 10.1021/acs.nanolett.9b05245] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Here reported is the layer-by-layer-based advanced manufacturing that yields a simple, novel, and cost-effective technique for generating selective nanoparticle deposition and orientation in the form of well-controlled patterns. The surface roughness of the three-dimensionally printed patterns and the solid-liquid-air contact line, as well as the nanoparticle interactions in dipped suspensions, determine the carbon nanofiber (CNF) alignment, while the presence of triangular grooves supports the pinning of the meniscus, resulting in a configuration consisting of alternating CNF and polymer channels. The polymer/nanoparticle composites show 10 times lower resistance along with the particle alignment direction than the randomly distributed CNF networks and 6 orders of magnitude lower than that along the transverse direction. The unidirectional alignment of the CNF also demonstrates linear piezoresistivity behavior under small strain deformation along with high sensitivity and selectivity toward volatile organic compounds. The reported advanced manufacturing shows broad applications in microelectronics, energy transport, light composites, and multifunctional sensors.
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- Sayli Jambhulkar
- The Polytechnic School, Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering, Arizona State University, Mesa, Arizona 85281, United States
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- The Polytechnic School, Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering, Arizona State University, Mesa, Arizona 85281, United States
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- The Polytechnic School, Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering, Arizona State University, Mesa, Arizona 85281, United States
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- The Polytechnic School, Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering, Arizona State University, Mesa, Arizona 85281, United States
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- The Polytechnic School, School for Engineering of Matter, Transport and Energy, Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering, Arizona State University, Mesa, Arizona 85212, United States
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- The Polytechnic School, School for Engineering of Matter, Transport and Energy, Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering, Arizona State University, Mesa, Arizona 85212, United States
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Zhao X, Zhou C, Liu M. Self-assembled structures of halloysite nanotubes: towards the development of high-performance biomedical materials. J Mater Chem B 2019; 8:838-851. [PMID: 31830201 DOI: 10.1039/c9tb02460c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Halloysite nanotubes (HNTs), 1D natural tubular nanoparticles, exhibit a high aspect ratio, empty lumen, high adsorption ability, good biocompatibility, and high biosafety, which have attracted researchers' attention in applications of the biomedical area. HNTs can be readily dispersed in water due to their negatively charged surface and good hydrophilicity. The unique rod-like structure and surface properties give HNTs assembly ability into ordered hierarchical structures. In this review, the self-assembly approaches of HNTs including evaporation induced self-assembly by a "coffee-ring" mechanism, shear force induced self-assembly, and electric field force induced self-assembly were introduced. In addition, HNT self-assembly on polymeric substrates and biological substrates including hair, cells, and zebrafish embryos was discussed. These assembly processes are related to noncovalent interactions such as electrostatic, hydrogen bonding, and van der Waals forces or electron-transfer reactions. Moreover, the applications of self-assembled HNT patterns in biomedical areas such as capture of circulating tumor cells, guiding oriented cell growth, controlling cell germination, and delivery of drugs or nutrients were discussed and highlighted. Finally, challenges and future directions of assembly of HNTs were introduced. This review will inspire researchers in the design and fabrication of functional biodevices based on HNTs for tissue engineering, cancer diagnosis/therapy, and personal healthcare products.
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- Xiujuan Zhao
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Jinan University, Guangzhou 510632, China.
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Jinan University, Guangzhou 510632, China.
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Jinan University, Guangzhou 510632, China.
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Massaro M, Armetta F, Cavallaro G, Chillura Martino DF, Gruttadauria M, Lazzara G, Riela S, d'Ischia M. Effect of halloysite nanotubes filler on polydopamine properties. J Colloid Interface Sci 2019; 555:394-402. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2019.07.100] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/26/2019] [Revised: 07/29/2019] [Accepted: 07/30/2019] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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Kumar A, Matari IAI, Choi H, Kim A, Suk YJ, Kim JY, Han SS. Development of halloysite nanotube/carboxylated-cellulose nanocrystal-reinforced and ionically-crosslinked polysaccharide hydrogels. MATERIALS SCIENCE & ENGINEERING. C, MATERIALS FOR BIOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS 2019; 104:109983. [DOI: 10.1016/j.msec.2019.109983] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/28/2019] [Revised: 07/15/2019] [Accepted: 07/16/2019] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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Santos AC, Pereira I, Reis S, Veiga F, Saleh M, Lvov Y. Biomedical potential of clay nanotube formulations and their toxicity assessment. Expert Opin Drug Deliv 2019; 16:1169-1182. [PMID: 31486344 DOI: 10.1080/17425247.2019.1665020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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Introduction: Halloysite clay nanotubes (HNTs) are a naturally abundant and biocompatible aluminosilicate material with a structure able to encapsulate 10-20% of drugs. These features are attractive toward the clinical application in controlled drug delivery, tissue engineering and regenerative medicine. Areas covered: We describe the application of HNTs as a viable method for clinical purposes, particularly developing formulations for prophylaxis, diagnosis and therapeutics, having a special attention to these nanotubes bio-safety. HNTs may be used for pharmaceuticals, biopharmaceuticals, wound healing, bone regeneration, dental repair, hair surface engineering and biomimetic applications. Expert opinion: HNTs are a versatile, safe and biocompatible nanomaterial used for drug encapsulation for numerous clinical applications. The studies here reviewed confirm the HNTs biocompatibility, describing their low toxicity. Further developments will be made regarding the long-term efficacy of halloysite-based treatments in humans, concentrating mostly on topical applications.
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- Ana Cláudia Santos
- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Coimbra , Coimbra , Portugal.,REQUIMTE/LAQV, Group of Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Coimbra , Coimbra , Portugal
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Coimbra , Coimbra , Portugal.,REQUIMTE/LAQV, Group of Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Coimbra , Coimbra , Portugal
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- REQUIMTE/LAQV, Department of Chemical Sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Porto , Porto , Portugal
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Coimbra , Coimbra , Portugal.,REQUIMTE/LAQV, Group of Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Coimbra , Coimbra , Portugal
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- Institute for Micromanufacturing, Louisiana Tech University , Ruston , LA , USA
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- Institute for Micromanufacturing, Louisiana Tech University , Ruston , LA , USA.,Department of Theoretical Physics and Quantum Technologies, National University of Science and Technology "MISiS" , Moscow , Russia
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Zheng J, Ou X, Wu F, Liu M. Synthesis of supramolecular gels based on electron-transfer reactions between clay nanotubes and styrene. Chem Commun (Camb) 2019; 55:10756-10759. [DOI: 10.1039/c9cc04102h] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
Abstract
A novel supramolecular gel is synthesized using styrene and halloysite nanotubes under ultrasound treatment, in which the nanotubes act as gelators for the styrene gel.
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Affiliation(s)
- Jingqi Zheng
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering
- Jinan University
- Guangzhou
- P. R. China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering
- Jinan University
- Guangzhou
- P. R. China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering
- Jinan University
- Guangzhou
- P. R. China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering
- Jinan University
- Guangzhou
- P. R. China
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