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Jiang Z, Sun S, Liu J, Sun X. Recent Advances of Halloysite Nanotubes in Biomedical Applications. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024; 20:e2306169. [PMID: 37670217 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202306169] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/21/2023] [Revised: 08/23/2023] [Indexed: 09/07/2023]
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Halloysite nanotubes (HNTs) have emerged as a highly regarded choice in biomedical research due to their exceptional attributes, including superior loading capacity, customizable surface characteristics, and excellent biocompatibility. HNTs feature tubular structures comprising alumina and silica layers, endowing them with a large surface area and versatile surface chemistries that facilitate selective modifications. Moreover, their substantial pore volume and wide range of pore sizes enable efficient entrapment of diverse functional molecules. This comprehensive review highlights the broad biomedical application spectrum of HNTs, shedding light on their potential as innovative and effective therapeutic agents across various diseases. It emphasizes the necessity of optimizing drug delivery techniques, developing targeted delivery systems, rigorously evaluating biocompatibility and safety through preclinical and clinical investigations, exploring combination therapies, and advancing scientific understanding. With further advancements, HNTs hold the promise to revolutionize the pharmaceutical industry, opening new avenues for the development of transformative treatments.
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- Zheng Jiang
- Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041, China
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- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Shandong Normal University, Jinan, Shandong, 250014, China
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041, China
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- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Shandong Normal University, Jinan, Shandong, 250014, China
- Institute of Fundamental and Frontier Sciences, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610054, China
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Guo J, Cao G, Wei S, Han Y, Xu P. Progress in the application of graphene and its derivatives to osteogenesis. Heliyon 2023; 9:e21872. [PMID: 38034743 PMCID: PMC10682167 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e21872] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/19/2023] [Revised: 09/13/2023] [Accepted: 10/30/2023] [Indexed: 12/02/2023] Open
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As bone and joint injuries from various causes become increasingly prominent, how to effectively reconstruct and repair bone defects presents a difficult problem for clinicians and researchers. In recent years, graphene and its derivatives have been the subject of growing body of research and have been found to promote the proliferation and osteogenic differentiation of stem cells. This provides a new idea for solving the clinical problem of bone defects. However, as as numerous articles address various aspects and have not been fully systematized, there is an urgent need to classify and summarize them. In this paper, for the first time, the effects of graphene and its derivatives on stem cells in solution, in 2D and 3D structures and in vivo and their possible mechanisms are reviewed, and the cytotoxic effects of graphene and its derivatives were summarized and analyzed. The toxicity of graphene and its derivatives is further reviewed. In addition, we suggest possible future development directions of graphene and its derivatives in bone tissue engineering applications to provide a reference for further clinical application.
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- Jianbin Guo
- Department of Orthopedics, Honghui Hospital, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, China
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- Department of Geriatrics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Air Force Military Medical University, Xi'an, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Honghui Hospital, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Air Force Military Medical University, Xi'an, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Honghui Hospital, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, China
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Mrówka M, Lenża-Czempik J, Dawicka A, Skonieczna M. Polyurethane-Based Nanocomposites for Regenerative Therapies of Cancer Skin Surgery with Low Inflammatory Potential to Healthy Fibroblasts and Keratinocytes In Vitro. ACS OMEGA 2023; 8:37769-37780. [PMID: 37867722 PMCID: PMC10586018 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.3c01663] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/12/2023] [Accepted: 09/05/2023] [Indexed: 10/24/2023]
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Nanocomposites based on thermoplastic polyurethanes (TPUs) filled with halloysite nanotubes (HNTs) were studied for their physicochemical and biological properties. Nanocomposites containing halloysite nanotube filler contents of 1 and 2% (E+1 and E+2), respectively, were obtained by extrusion. The newly formed E+1 and E+2 nanomaterials exhibited better flexibility and similar thermal properties compared to neat polyurethane. The use of atomic force microscopy (AFM) and differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) thermogram analysis showed that the distribution of halloysite nanotubes in the polymer matrix is more evenly dispersed in the E+1 nanomaterial, where the grains in the E+2 nanomaterial have a greater tendency to form agglomerates. Mechanical tests have shown that nanocomposites with the addition of HNT are characterized by a higher stress at break and elongation at break compared to neat TPU. The results of cytotoxicity tests suggest that the nanocomposite materials express lower toxicity to normal HaCaT and NHDF than to cancer Me45 cells. Further studies showed that the tested materials induced the expression of proinflammatory interleukins IL6 and IL8 in normal cells, but their overexpression in the cancer cell line resulted in cytostatic effects and proliferation reduction. Such a conclusion suggests the possible application of tested materials for regenerative therapies in cancer surgeries.
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- Maciej Mrówka
- Department
of Material Technologies, Faculty of Material Engineering, Silesian University of Technology, Krasińskiego 8, 40-019 Katowice, Poland
- Material
Innovations Laboratory, Silesian University
of Technology, Krasińskiego
8, 40-019 Katowice, Poland
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- Biotechnology
Center, Silesian University of Technology, Krzywoustego 8, 44-100 Gliwice, Poland
- Department
of Systems Biology and Engineering, Silesian
University of Technology, Akademicka 16, 44-100 Gliwice, Poland
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- Biotechnology
Center, Silesian University of Technology, Krzywoustego 8, 44-100 Gliwice, Poland
- Department
of Systems Biology and Engineering, Silesian
University of Technology, Akademicka 16, 44-100 Gliwice, Poland
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Dehghan-Niri M, Vasheghani-Farahani E, Eslaminejad MB, Tavakol M, Bagheri F. Preparation of gum tragacanth/poly (vinyl alcohol)/halloysite hydrogel using electron beam irradiation with potential for bone tissue engineering. Carbohydr Polym 2023; 305:120548. [PMID: 36737197 DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2023.120548] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/06/2022] [Revised: 01/01/2023] [Accepted: 01/02/2023] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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Nanocomposite hydrogels based on tyramine conjugated gum tragacanth, poly (vinyl alcohol) (PVA), and halloysite nanotubes (HNTs) were prepared by electron beam irradiation and characterized. The FTIR, 1H NMR, and TGA results confirmed the chemical incorporation of HNTs into gum tragacanth. Gel content and swelling of hydrogels decreased with HNTs loading up to 20 % wt. The mechanical strength of hydrogels increased by increasing HNTs content up to 10 % with 371 kPa fracture stress at 0.95 fracture strain, compared to 312 kPa stress at 0.79 strain for gum tragacanth/PVA hydrogel. Hydrogel's biocompatibility and osteogenic activity were tested by seeding rabbit bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells. The cell viability was >85 % after 7 days of culture. In vitro secretion of ALP and calcium deposition on hydrogels in alizarin red assay after 21 days of culture indicated hydrogel potential for bone tissue engineering.
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- Maryam Dehghan-Niri
- Biomedical Engineering Division, Faculty of Chemical Engineering, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Stem Cells and Developmental Biology, Cell Sciences Research Center, Royan Institute for Stem Cell Biology and Technology, ACECR, Tehran, Iran.
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- Department of Chemical and Polymer Engineering, Yazd University, Yazd, Iran
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- Biotechnology Department, Faculty of Chemical Engineering, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran
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Poorirani S, Taheri SL, Mostafavi SA. Scaffolds: a biomaterial engineering in targeted drug delivery for osteoporosis. Osteoporos Int 2023; 34:255-267. [PMID: 36241849 DOI: 10.1007/s00198-022-06543-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/11/2022] [Accepted: 08/24/2022] [Indexed: 01/24/2023]
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Osteoporosis is an increasingly common condition that causes low bone density, porous bone, and increased fracture risk. Treatments for osteoporosis are divided into two categories: (a) antiresorptive and (b) anabolic. To decrease side effects of drug and dosage level variations caused by several consecutive administrations, various drug delivery systems have been proposed. Among them, scaffolds are one of the drug delivery systems that led to drug impart with high loading and suitable efficiency to specific sites which retain active agents at acceptable therapeutic levels. The purpose of this review was to explain the role of scaffolds in targeted drug delivery to bone tissue for the treatment of osteoporosis.
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- Safoora Poorirani
- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences and Isfahan Pharmaceutical Sciences Research Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Hezar Jerib Street, Isfahan, 8174673461, Iran
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences and Isfahan Pharmaceutical Sciences Research Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Hezar Jerib Street, Isfahan, 8174673461, Iran
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences and Isfahan Pharmaceutical Sciences Research Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Hezar Jerib Street, Isfahan, 8174673461, Iran.
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Machowska A, Klara J, Ledwójcik G, Wójcik K, Dulińska-Litewka J, Karewicz A. Clindamycin-Loaded Halloysite Nanotubes as the Antibacterial Component of Composite Hydrogel for Bone Repair. Polymers (Basel) 2022; 14:polym14235151. [PMID: 36501546 PMCID: PMC9739121 DOI: 10.3390/polym14235151] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/21/2022] [Revised: 11/16/2022] [Accepted: 11/22/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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A new drug delivery system consisting of clindamycin phosphate entrapped in acid-etched halloysite nanotubes was successfully prepared and characterized. It was then used as an antibacterial component of the multicomponent hydrogel designed as a material for bone regeneration. First, halloysite (HNT) was etched and clindamycin phosphate (CP) was entrapped in both raw and modified nanotubes, resulting in HNT-CP and EHNT-CP systems. They were characterized using SEM, TEM, TGA and FTIR; the entrapment efficiency and release of CP from both systems were also studied. EHNT-CP was then used as an antibacterial component of the two hydrogels composed of alginate, collagen and β-TCP. The hydrogels were prepared using different crosslinking procedures but had the same composition. The morphology, porosity, degradation rate, CP release profile, cytocompatibility, antibacterial activity and ability to induce biomineralization were studied for both materials. The hydrogel obtained by a chemical crosslinking with EDC followed by the physical crosslinking with calcium ions had better properties and was shown to have potential as a bone repair material.
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- Adrianna Machowska
- Department of Chemistry, Jagiellonian University, 2 Gronostajowa St., 30-387 Kraków, Poland
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- Department of Chemistry, Jagiellonian University, 2 Gronostajowa St., 30-387 Kraków, Poland
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- Department of Chemistry, Jagiellonian University, 2 Gronostajowa St., 30-387 Kraków, Poland
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- Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Biochemistry, Biophysics and Biotechnology, Jagiellonian University, Gronostajowa 7, 30-387 Kraków, Poland
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- Chair of Medical Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Medical College, Jagiellonian University, 31-034 Kraków, Poland
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- Department of Chemistry, Jagiellonian University, 2 Gronostajowa St., 30-387 Kraków, Poland
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +48-12-686-25-33
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Aydın K, Sevim H, Can HK. Insight into the fabrication, characterization, and in vitro cytotoxicity studies approaches of halloysite-based functional anhydride containing polymer nanocomposites. INT J POLYM MATER PO 2022. [DOI: 10.1080/00914037.2022.2124254] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/14/2022]
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- Kübra Aydın
- Division of Polymer Chemistry, Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey
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- Division of Polymer Chemistry, Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey
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Calvino MM, Cavallaro G, Lisuzzo L, Milioto S, Lazzara G. Separation of halloysite/kaolinite mixtures in water controlled by sucrose addition: The influence of the attractive forces on the sedimentation behavior. Colloids Surf A Physicochem Eng Asp 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfa.2022.128530] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Nabizadeh Z, Nasrollahzadeh M, Daemi H, Baghaban Eslaminejad M, Shabani AA, Dadashpour M, Mirmohammadkhani M, Nasrabadi D. Micro- and nanotechnology in biomedical engineering for cartilage tissue regeneration in osteoarthritis. BEILSTEIN JOURNAL OF NANOTECHNOLOGY 2022; 13:363-389. [PMID: 35529803 PMCID: PMC9039523 DOI: 10.3762/bjnano.13.31] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/11/2021] [Accepted: 03/24/2022] [Indexed: 05/12/2023]
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Osteoarthritis, which typically arises from aging, traumatic injury, or obesity, is the most common form of arthritis, which usually leads to malfunction of the joints and requires medical interventions due to the poor self-healing capacity of articular cartilage. However, currently used medical treatment modalities have reported, at least in part, disappointing and frustrating results for patients with osteoarthritis. Recent progress in the design and fabrication of tissue-engineered microscale/nanoscale platforms, which arises from the convergence of stem cell research and nanotechnology methods, has shown promising results in the administration of new and efficient options for treating osteochondral lesions. This paper presents an overview of the recent advances in osteochondral tissue engineering resulting from the application of micro- and nanotechnology approaches in the structure of biomaterials, including biological and microscale/nanoscale topographical cues, microspheres, nanoparticles, nanofibers, and nanotubes.
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- Zahra Nabizadeh
- Department of Medical Biotechnology, School of Medicine, Semnan University of Medical Sciences, Semnan, Iran
- Biotechnology Research Center, Semnan University of Medical Sciences, Semnan, Iran
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- Department of Cell Engineering, Cell Science Research Center, Royan Institute for Stem Cell Biology and Technology, ACECR, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Stem Cell and Developmental Biology, Cell Science Research Center, Royan Institute for Stem Cell Biology and Technology, ACECR, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Medical Biotechnology, School of Medicine, Semnan University of Medical Sciences, Semnan, Iran
- Biotechnology Research Center, Semnan University of Medical Sciences, Semnan, Iran
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- Department of Medical Biotechnology, School of Medicine, Semnan University of Medical Sciences, Semnan, Iran
- Biotechnology Research Center, Semnan University of Medical Sciences, Semnan, Iran
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Faculty of Medicine, Semnan University of Medical Sciences, Semnan, Iran
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- Department of Medical Biotechnology, School of Medicine, Semnan University of Medical Sciences, Semnan, Iran
- Biotechnology Research Center, Semnan University of Medical Sciences, Semnan, Iran
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Borges de Macedo J, Bonametti Olivato J, Marini J, Aenishanslin J, Pianaro SA, Colerato Ferrari P. Halloysite/cellulose derivatives‐based bionanocomposites for controlled naproxen delivery. J Appl Polym Sci 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/app.51889] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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- Julia Borges de Macedo
- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences State University of Ponta Grossa Ponta Grossa Paraná Brazil
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- Department of Materials Engineering Federal University of São Carlos São Carlos São Paulo Brazil
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences State University of Ponta Grossa Ponta Grossa Paraná Brazil
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- Department of Materials Engineering State University of Ponta Grossa Ponta Grossa Paraná Brazil
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In recent years, nanomaterials have attracted significant research interest for applications in biomedicine. Many kinds of engineered nanomaterials, such as lipid nanoparticles, polymeric nanoparticles, porous nanomaterials, silica, and clay nanoparticles, have been investigated for use in drug delivery systems, regenerative medicine, and scaffolds for tissue engineering. Some of the most attractive nanoparticles for biomedical applications are nanoclays. According to their mineralogical composition, approximately 30 different nanoclays exist, and the more commonly used clays are bentonite, halloysite, kaolinite, laponite, and montmorillonite. For millennia, clay minerals have been extensively investigated for use in antidiarrhea solutions, anti-inflammatory agents, blood purification, reducing infections, and healing of stomach ulcers. This widespread use is due to their high porosity, surface properties, large surface area, excellent biocompatibility, the potential for sustained drug release, thermal and chemical stability. We begin this review by discussing the major nanoclay types and their application in biomedicine, focusing on current research areas for halloysite in biomedicine. Finally, recent trends and future directions in HNT research for biomedical application are explored.
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Effects of Montmorillonite and Gentamicin Addition on the Properties of Electrospun Polycaprolactone Fibers. MATERIALS 2021; 14:ma14226905. [PMID: 34832307 PMCID: PMC8618055 DOI: 10.3390/ma14226905] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/14/2021] [Revised: 11/09/2021] [Accepted: 11/09/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Electrospinning was used to obtain multifunctional fibrous composite materials with a matrix of poly-ɛ-caprolactone (PCL) and 2 wt.% addition of a nanofiller: montmorillonite (MMT), montmorillonite intercalated with gentamicin sulphate (MMTG) or gentamicin sulphate (G). In the first stage, the aluminosilicate gallery was modified by introducing gentamicin sulfate into it, and the effectiveness of the intercalation process was confirmed on the basis of changes in the clay particle size from 0.5 µm (for MMT) to 0.8 µm (for MMTG), an increase in the interplanar distance d001 from 12.3 Å (for MMT) to 13.9 Å (for MMTG) and altered clay grain morphology. In the second part of the experiment, the electrospinning process was carried out in which the polymer nonwovens with and without the modifier were prepared directly from dichloromethane (DCM) and N,N-dimethylformamide (DMF). The nanocomposite fibrous membranes containing montmorillonite were prepared from the same polymer solution but after homogenization with the modifier (13 wt.%). The degree of dispersion of the modifier was evaluated by average microarray analysis from observed area (EDS), which was also used to determine the intercalation of montmorillonite with gentamicin sulfate. An increase in the size of the fibers was found for the materials with the presence of the modifier, with the largest diameters measured for PCL_MMT (625 nm), and the smaller ones for PCL_MMTG (578 nm) and PCL_G (512 nm). The dispersion of MMT and MMTG in the PCL fibers was also confirmed by indirect studies such as change in mechanical properties of the nonwovens membrane, where the neat PCL nonwoven was used as a reference material. The addition of the modifier reduced the contact angle of PCL nonwovens (from 120° for PCL to 96° for PCL_G and 98° for PCL_MMTG). An approximately 10% increase in tensile strength of the nonwoven fabric with the addition of MMT compared to the neat PCL nonwoven fabric was also observed. The results of microbiological tests showed antibacterial activity of all obtained materials; however, the inhibition zones were the highest for the materials containing gentamicin sulphate, and the release time of the active substance was significantly extended for the materials with the addition of montmorillonite containing the antibiotic. The results clearly show that the electrospinning technique can be effectively used to obtain nanobiocomposite fibers with the addition of nonintercalated and intercalated montmorillonite with improved strength and increased stiffness compared to materials made only of the polymer fibers, provided that a high filler dispersion in the spinning solution is obtained.
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Esmaeili E, Malaie-Balasi Z, Kabiri M, Khojasteh A, Mohamadyar-Toupkanlou F, Sadeghzadeh N, Zarei-Behjani Z, Hosseinzadeh S. Optimization of Nanoclay/Polyacrylonitrile Scaffold Using Response Surface Method for Bone Differentiation of Human Mesenchymal Stem Cells. ASAIO J 2021; 67:1176-1185. [PMID: 34049313 DOI: 10.1097/mat.0000000000001355] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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Response surface methodology (RSM) based on the D-optimal algorithm was employed here for the electrospinning of nanoclay/polyacrylonitrile (PAN) composite scaffold by the aim of obtaining the lower fiber diameter and better mechanical properties for bone regeneration. The input parameters included the electrospinning voltage, flow rate and the ratio of nanoclay/PAN and the obtained values for the optimum point were 17 kV for the applied voltage, 0.41 ml/hr for flow rate, and 19.06% for the nanoclay/PAN ratio. The composite scaffold was fabricated in accordance with these optimum values and then studied by scanning electron microscopy and tensile apparatus. The fiber diameter and Young's modulus of the prepared scaffold were respectively 145 ± 12 nm and 267 ± 8.7 MPa that the values were between predicted by RSM. Moreover, the biocompatibility and osteogenic differentiation of the composite scaffold were evaluated by 3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide and alkaline phosphatase assays. The bare scaffold and tissue culture polystyrene were used as control groups. The results approved stronger bioactivity and bone regeneration with the composite scaffold as a presence of clay nanoparticles.
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- Elaheh Esmaeili
- From the Nanotechnology and Tissue Engineering Department, Stem Cell Technology Research Center, Tehran, Iran
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- From the Nanotechnology and Tissue Engineering Department, Stem Cell Technology Research Center, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Biotechnology, College of Science, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran
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- Medical Nanotechnology and Tissue Engineering Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
- Department of Tissue Engineering and Applied Cell Sciences, School of Advanced Technologies in Medicine, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Tissue Engineering and Applied Cell Sciences, School of Advanced Medical Sciences and Technologies, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Medical Nanotechnology and Tissue Engineering Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
- Department of Tissue Engineering and Applied Cell Sciences, School of Advanced Technologies in Medicine, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Ruiz-Hitzky E, Ruiz-García C, Fernandes FM, Lo Dico G, Lisuzzo L, Prevot V, Darder M, Aranda P. Sepiolite-Hydrogels: Synthesis by Ultrasound Irradiation and Their Use for the Preparation of Functional Clay-Based Nanoarchitectured Materials. Front Chem 2021; 9:733105. [PMID: 34485248 PMCID: PMC8414812 DOI: 10.3389/fchem.2021.733105] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2021] [Accepted: 08/02/2021] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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Sepiolite and palygorskite fibrous clay minerals are 1D silicates featuring unique textural and structural characteristics useful in diverse applications, and in particular as rheological additives. Here we report on the ability of grinded sepiolite to generate highly viscous and stable hydrogels by sonomechanical irradiation (ultrasounds). Adequate drying of such hydrogels leads to low-density xerogels that show extensive fiber disaggregation compared to the starting sepiolite—whose fibers are agglomerated as bundles. Upon re-dispersion in water under high-speed shear, these xerogels show comparable rheological properties to commercially available defibrillated sepiolite products, resulting in high viscosity hydrogels that minimize syneresis. These colloidal systems are thus very interesting as they can be used to stabilize many diverse compounds as well as nano-/micro-particles, leading to the production of a large variety of composites and nano/micro-architectured solids. In this context, we report here various examples showing how colloidal routes based on sepiolite hydrogels can be used to obtain new heterostructured functional materials, based on their assembly to solids of diverse topology and composition such as 2D and 1D kaolinite and halloysite aluminosilicates, as well as to the 2D synthetic Mg,Al-layered double hydroxides (LDH).
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- Instituto de Ciencia de Materiales de Madrid (ICMM), CSIC, Madrid, Spain.,Centro de Investigaciones Energéticas, Medioambientales y Tecnológicas (CIEMAT), Madrid, Spain
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- Instituto de Ciencia de Materiales de Madrid (ICMM), CSIC, Madrid, Spain.,Laboratoire de Chimie de la Matière Condensée de Paris, Faculté de Sciences, Sorbonne Université, Paris, France
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- Instituto de Ciencia de Materiales de Madrid (ICMM), CSIC, Madrid, Spain.,IMDEA Materials Institute, Getafe, Spain
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- Instituto de Ciencia de Materiales de Madrid (ICMM), CSIC, Madrid, Spain.,Dipartimento di Fisica e Chimica - Emilio Segrè, Università degli Studi di Palermo, Palermo, Italy
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- Instituto de Ciencia de Materiales de Madrid (ICMM), CSIC, Madrid, Spain.,Université Clermont Auvergne, CNRS, ICCF, Clermont-Ferrand, France
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- Instituto de Ciencia de Materiales de Madrid (ICMM), CSIC, Madrid, Spain
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- Instituto de Ciencia de Materiales de Madrid (ICMM), CSIC, Madrid, Spain
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Li Z, Li B, Li X, Lin Z, Chen L, Chen H, Jin Y, Zhang T, Xia H, Lu Y, Zhang Y. Ultrafast in-situ forming halloysite nanotube-doped chitosan/oxidized dextran hydrogels for hemostasis and wound repair. Carbohydr Polym 2021; 267:118155. [PMID: 34119129 DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2021.118155] [Citation(s) in RCA: 54] [Impact Index Per Article: 18.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/09/2021] [Revised: 04/27/2021] [Accepted: 04/28/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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A series of halloysite nanotube (HNT)-doped chitosan (CS)/oxidized dextran (ODEX) adhesive hydrogels were developed through a Schiff base reaction. The resultant CS/ODEX/HNT hydrogels could not only form in situ on wounds within only 1 s when injected, but could also adapt to wounds of different shapes and depths after injection. We established four rat and rabbit hemorrhage models and demonstrated that the hydrogels are better than the clinically used gelatin sponge for reducing hemostatic time and blood loss, particularly in arterial and deep noncompressible bleeding wounds. Moreover, the natural antibacterial features of CS and ODEX provided the hydrogels with strong bacteria-killing effects. Consequently, they significantly promoted methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus -infected-wound repair compared to commercial gelatin sponge and silver-alginate antibacterial wound dressing. Hence, our multifunctional hydrogels with facile preparation process and utilization procedure could potentially be used as first-aid biomaterials for rapid hemostasis and infected-wound repair in emergency injury events.
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- Zhan Li
- Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou 510006, Guangdong, China; Guangdong Key Lab of Orthopedic Technology and Implant Materials, General Hospital of Southern Theater Command of PLA, The First School of Clinical Medicine of Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510010, China
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- Guangdong Key Lab of Orthopedic Technology and Implant Materials, General Hospital of Southern Theater Command of PLA, The First School of Clinical Medicine of Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510010, China
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- Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou 510006, Guangdong, China
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- Guangdong Key Lab of Orthopedic Technology and Implant Materials, General Hospital of Southern Theater Command of PLA, The First School of Clinical Medicine of Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510010, China
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- Guangdong Key Lab of Orthopedic Technology and Implant Materials, General Hospital of Southern Theater Command of PLA, The First School of Clinical Medicine of Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510010, China
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- Guangdong Key Lab of Orthopedic Technology and Implant Materials, General Hospital of Southern Theater Command of PLA, The First School of Clinical Medicine of Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510010, China
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- Guangdong Key Lab of Orthopedic Technology and Implant Materials, General Hospital of Southern Theater Command of PLA, The First School of Clinical Medicine of Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510010, China
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- Guangdong Key Lab of Orthopedic Technology and Implant Materials, General Hospital of Southern Theater Command of PLA, The First School of Clinical Medicine of Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510010, China
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- Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou 510006, Guangdong, China; Guangdong Key Lab of Orthopedic Technology and Implant Materials, General Hospital of Southern Theater Command of PLA, The First School of Clinical Medicine of Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510010, China
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- Guangdong Key Lab of Orthopedic Technology and Implant Materials, General Hospital of Southern Theater Command of PLA, The First School of Clinical Medicine of Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510010, China; Department of Joint and Orthopedics, Orthopedic Center, Clinical Research Center, Zhujiang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510282, China.
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- Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou 510006, Guangdong, China; Guangdong Key Lab of Orthopedic Technology and Implant Materials, General Hospital of Southern Theater Command of PLA, The First School of Clinical Medicine of Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510010, China.
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Bakhtiari K, Shahbazi Kootenaei A, Maghsoodi S, Azizi S, Tabatabaei Ghomsheh SM. Dry methane reforming with nickel–cobalt bimetallic catalysts based on halloysite nanoclay modified by alkaline melting method. ASIA-PAC J CHEM ENG 2021. [DOI: 10.1002/apj.2691] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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- Kazem Bakhtiari
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Mahshahr Branch Islamic Azad University Mahshahr Iran
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Mahshahr Branch Islamic Azad University Mahshahr Iran
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Mahshahr Branch Islamic Azad University Mahshahr Iran
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Hasani M, Abdouss M, Shojaei S. Nanocontainers for drug delivery systems: A review of Halloysite nanotubes and their properties. Int J Artif Organs 2020; 44:426-433. [PMID: 33172333 DOI: 10.1177/0391398820968836] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/27/2023]
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Halloysite nanotubes (HNTs) are known as inexpensive and available nanomaterials that are rich in functionality, environmentally benign, and also safe and easy to process. As well, good particle size (i.e. nanoscale) and perfect tubular microstructures of these materials make them to be used extensively as drug carriers. Also, the unique physical and chemical properties of their internal and external surfaces are the greatest priority for the drug encapsulation controlling and releasing. In this review, is tried to emphasis on the main properties of HNTs to manage and develop effective drug delivery tools in the biomedical and pharmaceutical fields.
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- Melika Hasani
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Central Tehran Branch, Islamic Azad University, IAUCTB, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Chemistry, Amirkabir University of Technology, Tehran, Iran
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- Stem cells Research Center, Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine Institute, Central Tehran Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran.,Department of Biomedical Engineering, Central Tehran Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
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Hornak J, Kadlec P, Polanský R. Halloysite Nanotubes as an Additive to Ensure Enhanced Characteristics of Cold-Curing Epoxy Resins under Fire Conditions. Polymers (Basel) 2020; 12:polym12091881. [PMID: 32825503 PMCID: PMC7563762 DOI: 10.3390/polym12091881] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/22/2020] [Revised: 08/18/2020] [Accepted: 08/19/2020] [Indexed: 12/04/2022] Open
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At present, the most commonly used electrical insulating materials, including cold-curing epoxy resins, are well designed for normal operating conditions. However, new generations of materials should also be capable of withstanding extreme emergency conditions, e.g., in case of fire. For this reason, this study presents the possibilities of an improved cold-curing epoxy resin using halloysite nanotubes (HNTs) to increase its operational safety. The positive effect of HNT addition is indicated mainly in terms of the suppression of thermo-oxidation processes, which has been demonstrated by the decreases in the maximum heat flow peaks as well as the specific enthalpy values during the thermal decomposition of the epoxy resin. The observed dielectric parameters of the HNT-added materials differ only slightly from those without a filler, whereas their mechanical properties strongly depend on the amount of dispersed HNTs.
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Cavallaro G, Milioto S, Lazzara G. Halloysite Nanotubes: Interfacial Properties and Applications in Cultural Heritage. LANGMUIR : THE ACS JOURNAL OF SURFACES AND COLLOIDS 2020; 36:3677-3689. [PMID: 32202430 PMCID: PMC7997573 DOI: 10.1021/acs.langmuir.0c00573] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2020] [Revised: 03/19/2020] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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The peculiar surfaces of halloysite nanotubes and their biocompatibility are attracting the interest of researchers based on the wide range of attainable applications. The large aspect ratio of this nanotubular material ensures promising properties as a reinforcing agent in polymeric matrixes, such as cellulose and its derivatives, that entail strengthening due to, for instance, aging-induced degradation. The halloysite cavity has a suitable size for hosting a large variety of active species such as deacidifying (calcium hydroxide) and flame retardant agents (fluorinated surfactants) for a controlled and sustained release relevant to the conservation of cultural heritage. Additionally, anionic surfactants can be selectively adsorbed at the inner surface generating inorganic micelles able to solubilize hydrophobic species in a controlled cleaning protocol. We briefly discuss how the natural halloysite nanotubes can be supportive in various conservation processes of cultural heritage and present an outlook for future perspectives.
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Hajizadeh Z, Hassanzadeh-Afruzi F, Jelodar DF, Ahghari MR, Maleki A. Cu(ii) immobilized on Fe3O4@HNTs–tetrazole (CFHT) nanocomposite: synthesis, characterization, investigation of its catalytic role for the 1,3 dipolar cycloaddition reaction, and antibacterial activity. RSC Adv 2020; 10:26467-26478. [PMID: 35519782 PMCID: PMC9055433 DOI: 10.1039/d0ra04772d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/30/2020] [Accepted: 07/02/2020] [Indexed: 01/04/2023] Open
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In the present study, Cu(ii) immobilized on an Fe3O4@HNTs–tetrazole (CFHT) nanocomposite was designed and prepared. For this, halloysite nanotubes (HNTs) as natural mesoporous substances were modified during several chemical reactions. The synthesis of the CFHT nanocomposite was investigated step by step with the required physicochemical techniques such as FT-IR, EDX, SEM, TEM, XRD, VSM, TGA and CHNS analyses. After ensuring that the nanocomposite was successfully prepared, its catalytic application in the synthesis of the 5-substituted 1H-tetrazole derivatives via multicomponent reactions (MCRs) between aromatic aldehydes, malononitrile, and sodium azide was assessed. According to the experimental results, the prepared nanocomposite exhibited excellent capability for conducting this MCR reaction. All desired products were obtained in a short reaction time (30–40 min) with high productivity (90–97%) and without a complicated workup procedure. Furthermore, the magnetic property of the synthesized heterogeneous nanocomposite empowers it to be recovered and reused in five times successive reactions without any significant reduction in reaction efficiency. Moreover, the remarkable antibacterial activity of the nanocomposite against Escherichia coli (E. coli) and Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) was evaluated by agar diffusion and plate-count methods. The zones of inhibition were around 16 and 20 mm for E. coli and S. aureus bacteria, respectively. Also, colony analysis confirms the killing of bacteria by using the CFHT nanocomposite. In the present study, Cu(ii) immobilized on an Fe3O4@HNTs–tetrazole (CFHT) nanocomposite was designed and prepared.![]()
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- Zoleikha Hajizadeh
- Catalysts and Organic Synthesis Research Laboratory
- Department of Chemistry
- Iran University of Science and Technology
- Tehran 16846-13114
- Iran
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- Catalysts and Organic Synthesis Research Laboratory
- Department of Chemistry
- Iran University of Science and Technology
- Tehran 16846-13114
- Iran
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- Catalysts and Organic Synthesis Research Laboratory
- Department of Chemistry
- Iran University of Science and Technology
- Tehran 16846-13114
- Iran
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- Catalysts and Organic Synthesis Research Laboratory
- Department of Chemistry
- Iran University of Science and Technology
- Tehran 16846-13114
- Iran
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- Catalysts and Organic Synthesis Research Laboratory
- Department of Chemistry
- Iran University of Science and Technology
- Tehran 16846-13114
- Iran
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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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Kalay S, Stetsyshyn Y, Donchak V, Harhay K, Lishchynskyi O, Ohar H, Panchenko Y, Voronov S, Çulha M. pH-Controlled fluorescence switching in water-dispersed polymer brushes grafted to modified boron nitride nanotubes for cellular imaging. BEILSTEIN JOURNAL OF NANOTECHNOLOGY 2019; 10:2428-2439. [PMID: 31921521 PMCID: PMC6941444 DOI: 10.3762/bjnano.10.233] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/16/2019] [Accepted: 11/07/2019] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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pH-Switchable, fluorescent, hybrid, water-dispersible nanomaterials based on boron nitride nanotubes (BNNTs) and grafted copolymer brushes (poly(acrylic acid-co-fluorescein acrylate) - P(AA-co-FA)) were successfully fabricated in a two-step process. The functionalization of BNNTs was confirmed by spectroscopic, gravimetric and imaging techniques. In contrast to "pure" BNNTs, P(AA-co-FA)-functionalized BNNTs demonstrate intense green fluorescence emission at 520 nm. Under neutral or alkaline pH values, P(AA-co-FA)-functionalized BNNTs are highly emissive in contrast to acidic pH conditions where the fluorescent intensity is absent or low. No increase in the absorption was observed when the suspension pH was increased from 7 to 10. The functionalized BNNTs are easily taken up by human normal prostate epithelium (PNT1A) and human prostate cancer cell lines (DU145) and are suitable for further evaluation in cellular imaging applications.
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- Saban Kalay
- Department of Genetics and Bioengineering, Yeditepe University, Atasehir, 34755 Istanbul, Turkey
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- Lviv Polytechnic National University, 12 S. Bandery, 79013 Lviv, Ukraine
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- Lviv Polytechnic National University, 12 S. Bandery, 79013 Lviv, Ukraine
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- Lviv Polytechnic National University, 12 S. Bandery, 79013 Lviv, Ukraine
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- Lviv Polytechnic National University, 12 S. Bandery, 79013 Lviv, Ukraine
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- Lviv Polytechnic National University, 12 S. Bandery, 79013 Lviv, Ukraine
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- Lviv Polytechnic National University, 12 S. Bandery, 79013 Lviv, Ukraine
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- Lviv Polytechnic National University, 12 S. Bandery, 79013 Lviv, Ukraine
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- Department of Genetics and Bioengineering, Yeditepe University, Atasehir, 34755 Istanbul, Turkey
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Naumenko E, Fakhrullin R. Halloysite Nanoclay/Biopolymers Composite Materials in Tissue Engineering. Biotechnol J 2019; 14:e1900055. [PMID: 31556237 DOI: 10.1002/biot.201900055] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/19/2019] [Revised: 08/23/2019] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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Biocompatible materials for the fabrication of tissue substitutes are crucially important in the advancement of modern medicinal biotechnology. These materials, to serve their function, should be similar in physical, chemical, biological, and structural properties to native tissues which they are aimed to mimic. The porosity of artificial scaffolds is essential for normal nutrient transmission to cells, gas diffusion, and cell attachment and proliferation. Nanoscale inorganic additives and dopants are widely used to improve the functional properties of the polymer materials for tissue engineering. Among these inorganic dopants, halloysite nanotubes are arguably the most perspective candidates because of their biocompatibility and functional properties allowing to enhance significantly the mechanical and chemical stability of tissue engineering scaffolds. Here, this vibrant field of biotechnology for regenerative medicine is overviewed.
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- Ekaterina Naumenko
- Institute of Fundamental Medicine and Biology, Kazan Federal University, Kazan, 420008, Republic of Tatarstan, Russian Federation
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- Institute of Fundamental Medicine and Biology, Kazan Federal University, Kazan, 420008, Republic of Tatarstan, Russian Federation
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Watcharajittanont N, Putson C, Pripatnanont P, Meesane JI. Electrospun polyurethane fibrous membranes of mimicked extracellular matrix for periodontal ligament: Molecular behavior, mechanical properties, morphology, and osseointegration. J Biomater Appl 2019; 34:753-762. [DOI: 10.1177/0885328219874601] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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- Nattawat Watcharajittanont
- Institute of Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University, Songkhla, Thailand
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- Institute of Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University, Songkhla, Thailand
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- Institute of Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University, Songkhla, Thailand
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- Institute of Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University, Songkhla, Thailand
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Eivazzadeh-Keihan R, Maleki A, de la Guardia M, Bani MS, Chenab KK, Pashazadeh-Panahi P, Baradaran B, Mokhtarzadeh A, Hamblin MR. Carbon based nanomaterials for tissue engineering of bone: Building new bone on small black scaffolds: A review. J Adv Res 2019; 18:185-201. [PMID: 31032119 PMCID: PMC6479020 DOI: 10.1016/j.jare.2019.03.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 171] [Impact Index Per Article: 34.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/28/2019] [Revised: 03/23/2019] [Accepted: 03/23/2019] [Indexed: 01/29/2023] Open
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Tissue engineering is a rapidly-growing approach to replace and repair damaged and defective tissues in the human body. Every year, a large number of people require bone replacements for skeletal defects caused by accident or disease that cannot heal on their own. In the last decades, tissue engineering of bone has attracted much attention from biomedical scientists in academic and commercial laboratories. A vast range of biocompatible advanced materials has been used to form scaffolds upon which new bone can form. Carbon nanomaterial-based scaffolds are a key example, with the advantages of being biologically compatible, mechanically stable, and commercially available. They show remarkable ability to affect bone tissue regeneration, efficient cell proliferation and osteogenic differentiation. Basically, scaffolds are templates for growth, proliferation, regeneration, adhesion, and differentiation processes of bone stem cells that play a truly critical role in bone tissue engineering. The appropriate scaffold should supply a microenvironment for bone cells that is most similar to natural bone in the human body. A variety of carbon nanomaterials, such as graphene oxide (GO), carbon nanotubes (CNTs), fullerenes, carbon dots (CDs), nanodiamonds and their derivatives that are able to act as scaffolds for bone tissue engineering, are covered in this review. Broadly, the ability of the family of carbon nanomaterial-based scaffolds and their critical role in bone tissue engineering research are discussed. The significant stimulating effects on cell growth, low cytotoxicity, efficient nutrient delivery in the scaffold microenvironment, suitable functionalized chemical structures to facilitate cell-cell communication, and improvement in cell spreading are the main advantages of carbon nanomaterial-based scaffolds for bone tissue engineering.
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- Reza Eivazzadeh-Keihan
- Catalysts and Organic Synthesis Research Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, Iran University of Science and Technology, Tehran 16846-13114, Iran
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- Catalysts and Organic Synthesis Research Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, Iran University of Science and Technology, Tehran 16846-13114, Iran
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- Department of Analytical Chemistry, University of Valencia, Dr. Moliner 50, 46100, Burjassot, Valencia, Spain
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Isfahan, Isfahan, Iran
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- Catalysts and Organic Synthesis Research Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, Iran University of Science and Technology, Tehran 16846-13114, Iran
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- Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics, Metabolic Disorders Research Center, Gorgan Faculty of Medicine, Golestan University of Medical Sciences, Gorgan, Golestan Province, Iran
- Immunology Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Immunology Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Immunology Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
- Department of Biotechnology, Higher Education Institute of Rab-Rashid, Tabriz, Iran
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- Wellman Center for Photomedicine, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA 02114, USA
- Department of Dermatology, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02115, USA
- Harvard-MIT Division of Health Sciences and Technology, Cambridge, MA 02139, USA
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Maleki A, Hajizadeh Z, Salehi P. Mesoporous halloysite nanotubes modified by CuFe 2O 4 spinel ferrite nanoparticles and study of its application as a novel and efficient heterogeneous catalyst in the synthesis of pyrazolopyridine derivatives. Sci Rep 2019; 9:5552. [PMID: 30944394 PMCID: PMC6447565 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-019-42126-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 53] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/13/2018] [Accepted: 03/26/2019] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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In this study, mesoporous halloysite nanotubes (HNTs) were modified by CuFe2O4 nanoparticles for the first time. The morphology, porosity and chemistry of the CuFe2O4@HNTs nanocomposite were fully characterized by Fourier transform infrared (FT-IR) spectroscopy, field-emission scanning electron microscopy (FE-SEM) image, transmission electron microscope (TEM) images, energy-dispersive X-ray (EDX), X-ray diffraction (XRD) pattern, Brunauer-Emmett-Teller (BET) adsorption-desorption isotherm, thermogravimetric (TG) and vibrating sample magnetometer (VSM) curve analyses. The results confirmed that CuFe2O4 with tetragonal structure, uniform distribution, and less agglomeration was located at HNTs. CuFe2O4@HNTs nanocomposite special features were high thermal stability, crystalline structure, and respectable magnetic property. SEM and TEM results showed the nanotube structure and confirmed the stability of basic tube in the synthetic process. Also, inner diameters of tubes were increased in calcination temperature at 500 °C. A good magnetic property of CuFe2O4@HNTs led to use it as a heterogeneous catalyst in the synthesis of pyrazolopyridine derivatives. High efficiency, green media, mild reaction conditions and easily recovery of the nanocatalyst are some advantages of this protocol.
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- Ali Maleki
- Catalysts and Organic Synthesis Research Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, Iran University of Science and Technology, Tehran, 16846-13114, Iran.
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- Catalysts and Organic Synthesis Research Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, Iran University of Science and Technology, Tehran, 16846-13114, Iran
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- Department of Phytochemistry, Medicinal Plants and Drugs Research Institute, Shahid Beheshti University, Evin, Tehran, Iran
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Suner SS, Demirci S, Yetiskin B, Fakhrullin R, Naumenko E, Okay O, Ayyala RS, Sahiner N. Cryogel composites based on hyaluronic acid and halloysite nanotubes as scaffold for tissue engineering. Int J Biol Macromol 2019; 130:627-635. [PMID: 30840861 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2019.03.025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 48] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/12/2019] [Revised: 02/25/2019] [Accepted: 03/02/2019] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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We present here preparation of mechanically strong and biocompatible cryogel composites based on hyaluronic acid (HA) and halloysite nanotubes (HNTs) of various compositions, and their applications as scaffold for different cell growing media. Uniaxial compression tests reveal that the incorporation of HNTs into HA cryogels leads to a ~2.5-fold increase in their Young moduli, e.g., from 38 ± 1 to 99 ± 4 kPa at a HA:HNTs weight ratio of 1:2. Although HA:HNTs based cryogels were found to be blood compatible with 1.37 ± 0.11% hemolysis ratio at a HA:HNTs weight ratio of 1:2, they trigger thrombogenic activity with a blood clotting index of 17.3 ± 4.8. Remarkably, HA:HNTs cryogel composites were found to be excellent scaffold materials in the proliferation of rat mesenchymal stem cells (MSC), human cervical carcinoma cells (HeLa), and human colon cancer cells (HCT116). The cell studies revealed that an increased amount of HNT embedding into HA cryogels leads to an increase of MSC proliferation.
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- Selin S Suner
- Department of Chemistry & Nanoscience and Technology Research and Application Center, Canakkale Onsekiz Mart University Terzioglu Campus, 17100 Canakkale, Turkey
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- Department of Chemistry & Nanoscience and Technology Research and Application Center, Canakkale Onsekiz Mart University Terzioglu Campus, 17100 Canakkale, Turkey
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- Department of Chemistry, Istanbul Technical University, 34469 Maslak, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Bionanotechnology Lab, Kazan Federal University, Kreml uramı 18, Kazan, Republic of Tatarstan 420008, Russian Federation
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- Bionanotechnology Lab, Kazan Federal University, Kreml uramı 18, Kazan, Republic of Tatarstan 420008, Russian Federation
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- Department of Chemistry, Istanbul Technical University, 34469 Maslak, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Morsani College of Medicine, University of South Florida, 12901 Bruce B. Downs Blvd. MDC 21, 33612, Tampa, FL, USA
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- Department of Chemistry & Nanoscience and Technology Research and Application Center, Canakkale Onsekiz Mart University Terzioglu Campus, 17100 Canakkale, Turkey; Department of Ophthalmology, Morsani College of Medicine, University of South Florida, 12901 Bruce B. Downs Blvd. MDC 21, 33612, Tampa, FL, USA.
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Rozhina E, Batasheva S, Gomzikova M, Naumenko E, Fakhrullin R. Multicellular spheroids formation: The synergistic effects of halloysite nanoclay and cationic magnetic nanoparticles. Colloids Surf A Physicochem Eng Asp 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfa.2018.12.038] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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Rong R, Zhang Y, Zhang Y, Hu Y, Yang W, Hu X, Wen L, Zhang Q. Inhibition of inhaled halloysite nanotube toxicity by trehalose through enhanced autophagic clearance of p62. Nanotoxicology 2019; 13:354-368. [DOI: 10.1080/17435390.2018.1549688] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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- Rui Rong
- State Key Laboratory of Fire Science (SKLFS), University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Fire Science (SKLFS), University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, China
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- School of Medicine, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, China
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- Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) Key Laboratory of Innate Immunity and Chronic Disease, School of Life Sciences and Medical Center, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Fire Science (SKLFS), University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, China
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, China
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- Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) Key Laboratory of Innate Immunity and Chronic Disease, School of Life Sciences and Medical Center, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Fire Science (SKLFS), University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, China
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Satish S, Tharmavaram M, Rawtani D. Halloysite nanotubes as a nature's boon for biomedical applications. Nanobiomedicine (Rij) 2019; 6:1849543519863625. [PMID: 31320940 PMCID: PMC6628522 DOI: 10.1177/1849543519863625] [Citation(s) in RCA: 50] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/07/2019] [Accepted: 06/22/2019] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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The arena of biomedical science has long been in quest of innovative mediums for diagnostic and therapeutic applications. The latest being the use of nanomaterials for such applications, thereby giving rise to the branch of nanomedicine. Halloysite nanotubes (HNTs) are naturally occurring tubular clay nanomaterials, made of aluminosilicate kaolin sheets rolled several times. The aluminol and siloxane groups on the surface of HNT facilitate the formation of hydrogen bonding with the biomaterials onto its surface. These properties render HNT pivotal in diverse range of applications, such as in environmental sciences, waste-water treatment, dye removal, nanoelectronics and fabrication of nanocomposites, catalytic studies, as glass coatings or anticorrosive coatings, in cosmetics, as flame retardants, stimuli response, and forensic sciences. The specific properties of HNT also lead to numerous applications in biomedicine and nanomedicine, namely drug delivery, gene delivery, tissue engineering, cancer and stem cells isolation, and bioimaging. In this review, recent developments in the use of HNT for various nanomedicinal applications have been discussed.
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- Swathi Satish
- Institute of Research & Development, Gujarat Forensic
Sciences University, Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India
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- Institute of Research & Development, Gujarat Forensic
Sciences University, Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India
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- Institute of Research & Development, Gujarat Forensic
Sciences University, Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India
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Lisuzzo L, Cavallaro G, Milioto S, Lazzara G. Layered composite based on halloysite and natural polymers: a carrier for the pH controlled release of drugs. NEW J CHEM 2019. [DOI: 10.1039/c9nj02565k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 88] [Impact Index Per Article: 17.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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We have prepared new biohybrid materials based on halloysite nanotubes and natural polymers (alginate and chitosan) for the controlled and sustained release of bioactive species.
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- Lorenzo Lisuzzo
- Dipartimento di Fisica e Chimica
- Università degli Studi di Palermo
- 90128 Palermo
- Italy
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- Dipartimento di Fisica e Chimica
- Università degli Studi di Palermo
- 90128 Palermo
- Italy
- Consorzio Interuniversitario Nazionale per la Scienza e Tecnologia dei Materiali
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- Dipartimento di Fisica e Chimica
- Università degli Studi di Palermo
- 90128 Palermo
- Italy
- Consorzio Interuniversitario Nazionale per la Scienza e Tecnologia dei Materiali
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- Dipartimento di Fisica e Chimica
- Università degli Studi di Palermo
- 90128 Palermo
- Italy
- Consorzio Interuniversitario Nazionale per la Scienza e Tecnologia dei Materiali
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Hajizadeh Z, Maleki A. Poly(ethylene imine)-modified magnetic halloysite nanotubes: A novel, efficient and recyclable catalyst for the synthesis of dihydropyrano[2,3-c]pyrazole derivatives. MOLECULAR CATALYSIS 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.mcat.2018.09.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 83] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/29/2023]
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Roushangar Zineh B, shabgard MR, Roshangar L. An Experimental Study on the Mechanical and Biological Properties of Bio-Printed Alginate/Halloysite Nanotube/Methylcellulose/Russian Olive-Based Scaffolds. Adv Pharm Bull 2018; 8:643-655. [PMID: 30607337 PMCID: PMC6311641 DOI: 10.15171/apb.2018.073] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/02/2018] [Revised: 10/01/2018] [Accepted: 10/07/2018] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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Purpose: Cartilage shows neither repairs nor regenerative properties after trauma or gradual wear and causes severe pain due to bones rubbing. Bioprinting of tissue-engineered artificial cartilage is one of the most fast-growing sciences in this area that can help millions of people against this disease. Methods: Bioprinting of proper bioscaffolds for cartilage repair was the main goal of this study. The bioprinting process was achieved by a novel composition consisting of alginate (AL), Halloysite nanotube (HNT), and methylcellulose (MC) prepared in bio-ink. Also, the effect of Russian olive (RO) in chondrocytes growth on bioscaffolds was also investigated in this work. Compressive, hardness and viscosity tests, Energy-Dispersive X-Ray Spectroscopy (EDX), Fourier-Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FT-IR), Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC), water-soluble Tetrazolium (WST) assay, and also transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) were carried out. Results: The results show that in constant concentrations of AL, MC, and RO (20 mg/ml AL, 20 mg/ml MC, and 10 mg/ml RO) when concentration of HNT increased from 10 mg/ml (T-7) to 20 mg/ml (T-8) compressive stiffness increased from 241±45 kPa to 500.66±19.50 kPa. Also, 20 mg/ml of AL in composition saved proper water content for chondrocyte growth and produced good viscosity properties for a higher printing resolution. Conclusion: RO increased chondrocytes living cell efficiency by 11% on bioprinted scaffolds in comparison with the control group without RO. Results obtained through in-vivo studies were similar to those of in-vitro studies. According to the results, T-7 bio-ink has good potential in bioprinting of scaffolds in cartilage repairs.
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- Stem Cell Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz Iran
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Dramou P, Fizir M, Taleb A, Itatahine A, Dahiru NS, Mehdi YA, Wei L, Zhang J, He H. Folic acid-conjugated chitosan oligosaccharide-magnetic halloysite nanotubes as a delivery system for camptothecin. Carbohydr Polym 2018; 197:117-127. [DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2018.05.071] [Citation(s) in RCA: 67] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/02/2018] [Revised: 04/15/2018] [Accepted: 05/24/2018] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Pavliňáková V, Fohlerová Z, Pavliňák D, Khunová V, Vojtová L. Effect of halloysite nanotube structure on physical, chemical, structural and biological properties of elastic polycaprolactone/gelatin nanofibers for wound healing applications. MATERIALS SCIENCE & ENGINEERING. C, MATERIALS FOR BIOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS 2018; 91:94-102. [DOI: 10.1016/j.msec.2018.05.033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/22/2017] [Revised: 02/02/2018] [Accepted: 05/08/2018] [Indexed: 10/16/2022]
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Surface functionalization of halloysite nanotubes with supermagnetic iron oxide, chitosan and 2-D calcium-phosphate nanoflakes for synergistic osteoconduction enhancement of human adipose tissue-derived mesenchymal stem cells. Colloids Surf B Biointerfaces 2018; 173:18-26. [PMID: 30261345 DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfb.2018.09.045] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/06/2018] [Revised: 08/19/2018] [Accepted: 09/19/2018] [Indexed: 01/23/2023]
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Halloysite nanotubes (HNTs) are known to be the highly emerging materials in nano-medicinal applications. However, comprehensive exploitation of HNTs for the regenerative medicinal applications is still necessary to be done. Therefore, towards enhancing the osteogenic potential of human adipose tissue-derived mesenchymal stem cells (hADMSCs), this study synthesized a novel and multifunctional nanoscaffold of chitosan (CTs) functionalized supermagnetic halloysite nanotubes (M-HNTs) decorated with the calcium phosphate 2-D nanoflakes (CaP) (termed as; M-HNTs-CTs-CaP). Stepwise modified nanoscaffolds were characterized by FE-SEM, FE-SEM-EDS, FE-HR-TEM, XPS, FT-IR and VSM analyses. The hADMSCs osteogenic potential was confirmed by calcification (Alizarin Red S staining), phosphate quantification and immunocytochemistry. Nanoscaffolds; CaP, M-HNTs-CaP and M-HNTs-CTs-CaP were significantly enhanced and up-regulated osteogenic potential compared to the HNTs, M-HNTs, M-HNTs-CTs. Among the nanoscaffolds studied, M-HNTs-CTs-CaP exhibited highest osteogenesis, due to the enhanced CaP distribution on M-HNTs-CTs surface, and synergistic osteoconduction contributed from Fe3O4, chitosan and CaP. Moreover, immunocytochemistry analysis and morphologically observation showed well differentiated osteoblast on the M-HNTs-CTs-CaP surface. Therefore, M-HNTs-CTs-CaP found to have a strong osteogenic potential of hADMSCs, and might be serve as highly applicable, next generation nanoscaffold for bone tissue engineering application.
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Microemulsion Encapsulated into Halloysite Nanotubes and their Applications for Cleaning of a Marble Surface. APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL 2018. [DOI: 10.3390/app8091455] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/17/2023]
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Halloysite nanotubes were used to incorporate anionic surfactant micelles and an organic solvent to generate a cleaning system to be applied in Cultural Heritage restoration. The targeted adsorption is driven by electrostatic interactions based on the nanotubes peculiar charge separation. Namely anionic species are driven to the positively charged inner surface while being prevented from interacting with the halloysite outer surface that possesses a positive charge density. The hybrid organic/inorganic emulsion was characterized by dynamic light scattering. Analysis of the autocorrelation function allowed us to define the presence of surfactant aggregates inside/outside the nanotube lumen as a function of the nanotube/surfactant ratio in an aqueous mixture. The application of this prepared emulsion for the controlled cleaning of a marble artifact is demonstrated. To this purpose, a membrane of nanofibrous polyacrylonitrile was prepared by electrospinning and was applied between the work of art and the cleaning agent to avoid the release of residues on the marble surface. This work represents a further step toward the opportunity to extend the use of emulsions for cleaning protocols for stone-based artifacts or in technological applications where surfactant separation is required by a simple centrifugation/sedimentation method.
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Fizir M, Dramou P, Dahiru NS, Ruya W, Huang T, He H. Halloysite nanotubes in analytical sciences and in drug delivery: A review. Mikrochim Acta 2018; 185:389. [PMID: 30046919 DOI: 10.1007/s00604-018-2908-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 59] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/15/2018] [Accepted: 06/29/2018] [Indexed: 01/17/2023]
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Halloysite (HNT) is a natural inorganic mineral that has many applications in manufacturing. This review (with 192 references) covers (a) the chemical properties of halloysites, (b) the effects of alkali and acid etching on the loading capacity and the release behavior of halloysites, (c) the use of halloysite nanotubes in analytical sciences and drug delivery, and (d) recent trends in the preparation of magnetic HNTs. Synthetic methods such as co-precipitation, thermal decomposition, and solvothermal method are discussed, with emphasis on optimal magnetization. In the analytical field, recent advancements are summarized in terms of applications of HNT-nanocomposites for extraction and detection of heavy metal ions, dyes, organic pollutants, and biomolecules. The review also covers methods for synthesizing molecularly imprinted polymer-modified HNTs and magnetic HNTs. With respect to drug delivery, the toxicity, techniques for drug loading and the various classes of drug-halloysite nanocomposites are discussed. This review gives a general insight on the utilization of HNT in analytical determination and drug delivery systems which may be useful for researchers to generate new ideas. Graphical abstract Schematic presentation of the structure of halloysite nanotubes, selected examples of modifications and functionalization, and represetative field of applications.
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- Meriem Fizir
- Department of Analytical Chemistry, School of Sciences, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, 210009, Jiangsu, China.
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- Department of Analytical Chemistry, School of Sciences, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, 210009, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Analytical Chemistry, School of Sciences, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, 210009, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Analytical Chemistry, School of Sciences, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, 210009, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Analytical Chemistry, School of Sciences, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, 210009, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Analytical Chemistry, School of Sciences, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, 210009, Jiangsu, China.
- State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, 211198, China.
- Key Laboratory of Drug Quality Control and Pharmacovigilance, Ministry of Education, China Pharmaceutical University, 639 Longmian Avenue, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, 211198, China.
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Thermal Properties of Multilayer Nanocomposites Based on Halloysite Nanotubes and Biopolymers. JOURNAL OF COMPOSITES SCIENCE 2018. [DOI: 10.3390/jcs2030041] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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This paper reports a novel procedure to fabricate multilayer composite biofilms based on halloysite nanotubes (HNTs) and sustainable polymers. Among the biopolymers, the non-ionic (hydroxypropyl cellulose) and cationic (chitosan) molecules were selected. The nanocomposites were prepared by the sequential casting of ethanol solutions of hydroxypropyl cellulose and aqueous dispersions of chitosan/HNTs. The composition of the bio-nanocomposites was systematically changed in order to investigate the effect of the hydroxypropyl cellulose/HNTs ratio on the thermal properties of the films, which were investigated by differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) and thermogravimetry (TG). DSC studies were conducted in the static air (oxidative atmosphere), while TG measurements were carried out under nitrogen flow (inert atmosphere). The analysis of DSC data provided the enthalpy and the temperature for the oxidative degradation of the bio-nanocomposites. These results were helpful to estimate the efficacy of the well-compacted middle layer of HNTs as a flame retardant. TG experiments were performed at a variable heating rate and the collected data were analyzed by the Friedman’s method (non-isothermal thermogravimetric approach) with the aim of studying the kinetics of the hydroxypropyl cellulose degradation in the multilayer nanocomposites. This work represents an advanced contribution for designing novel sustainable nanocomposites with excellent thermal behavior as a consequence of their peculiar multilayer structure.
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Stability of Halloysite, Imogolite, and Boron Nitride Nanotubes in Solvent Media. APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL 2018. [DOI: 10.3390/app8071068] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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The review provides an overview of the mesoporous inorganic particles employed as drug delivery systems for controlled and sustained release of drugs. We have classified promising nanomaterials for drug delivery on the basis of their natural or synthetic origin. Nanoclays are available in different morphologies (nanotubes, nanoplates and nanofibers) and they are typically available at low cost from natural resources. The surface chemistry of nanoclays is versatile for targeted modifications to control loading and release properties. Synthetic nanomaterials (imogolite, laponite and mesoporous silica) present the advantages of well-established purity and availability with size features that are finely controlled. Both nanoclays and inorganic synthetic nanoparticles can be functionalized forming organic/inorganic architectures with stimuli-responsive features.
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Cavallaro G, Lazzara G, Milioto S, Parisi F. Halloysite Nanotubes for Cleaning, Consolidation and Protection. CHEM REC 2018; 18:940-949. [PMID: 29320613 DOI: 10.1002/tcr.201700099] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/27/2017] [Accepted: 01/02/2018] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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Herein, we report our recent research concerning the development of halloysite based protocols for cleaning, consolidation and protection purposes. Surface modification of halloysite cavity by anionic surfactants was explored to fabricate inorganic micelles able to solubilize hydrophobic contaminants. Hybrid dispersions based on halloysite and ecocompatible polymers were tested as consolidants for paper and waterlogged archaeological woods. Encapsulation of deacidifying and flame retardant agents within the halloysite lumen was conducted with aim to obtain nanofiller with a long-term protection ability. The results prove the suitability and versatility of halloysite nanotubes, which are perspective inorganic nanoparticles within materials science, remedation and conservation of cultural heritage fields.
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- Giuseppe Cavallaro
- Department of Physics and Chemistry, University of Palermo, Viale delle Scienze, Ed. 17, 90128, Palermo, Italy
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- Department of Physics and Chemistry, University of Palermo, Viale delle Scienze, Ed. 17, 90128, Palermo, Italy
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- Department of Physics and Chemistry, University of Palermo, Viale delle Scienze, Ed. 17, 90128, Palermo, Italy
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- Department of Physics and Chemistry, University of Palermo, Viale delle Scienze, Ed. 17, 90128, Palermo, Italy
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Bertolino V, Cavallaro G, Lazzara G, Milioto S, Parisi F. Halloysite nanotubes sandwiched between chitosan layers: novel bionanocomposites with multilayer structures. NEW J CHEM 2018. [DOI: 10.1039/c8nj01161c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 60] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Multilayer chitosan/halloysite bionanocomposites with promising properties were prepared by a novel sequential casting procedure.
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- Vanessa Bertolino
- Dipartimento di Fisica e Chimica
- Università degli Studi di Palermo
- 90128 Palermo
- Italy
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- Dipartimento di Fisica e Chimica
- Università degli Studi di Palermo
- 90128 Palermo
- Italy
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- Dipartimento di Fisica e Chimica
- Università degli Studi di Palermo
- 90128 Palermo
- Italy
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- Dipartimento di Fisica e Chimica
- Università degli Studi di Palermo
- 90128 Palermo
- Italy
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- Dipartimento di Fisica e Chimica
- Università degli Studi di Palermo
- 90128 Palermo
- Italy
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Recent Advances on Surface Modification of Halloysite Nanotubes for Multifunctional Applications. APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL 2017. [DOI: 10.3390/app7121215] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Halloysite nanotubes (HNTs) are natural occurring mineral clay nanotubes that have excellent application potential in different fields. However, HNTs are heterogeneous in size, surface charge, and formation of surfacial hydrogen bond, which lead to weak affinity and aggregation at a certain extent. It is very important to modify the HNTs’ surface to expand its applications. In this review, the structural characteristics, performance, and the related applications of surface-modified HNTs are reviewed. We focus on the surface-modified variation of HNTs, the effects of surface modification on the materials and related applications in various regions. In addition, future prospects and the meaning of surface modification were also discussed in HNTs studies. This review provides a reference for the application of HNTs modifications in the field of new nanomaterials.
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Fizir M, Dramou P, Zhang K, Sun C, Pham-Huy C, He H. Polymer grafted-magnetic halloysite nanotube for controlled and sustained release of cationic drug. J Colloid Interface Sci 2017. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2017.04.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Jia L, Zhou T, Xu J, Li F, Xu Z, Zhang B, Guo S, Shen X, Zhang W. AuPd Bimetallic Nanocrystals Embedded in Magnetic Halloysite Nanotubes: Facile Synthesis and Catalytic Reduction of Nitroaromatic Compounds. NANOMATERIALS 2017; 7:nano7100333. [PMID: 29039761 PMCID: PMC5666498 DOI: 10.3390/nano7100333] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2017] [Revised: 10/13/2017] [Accepted: 10/13/2017] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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In this research, a facile and effective approach was developed for the preparation of well-designed AuPd alloyed catalysts supported on magnetic halloysite nanotubes (HNTs@Fe3O4@AuPd). The microstructure and the magnetic properties of HNTs@Fe3O4@AuPd were confirmed by transmission electron microscopy (TEM), high resolution TEM (HRTEM), energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS), and vibrating sample magnetometry (VSM) analyses. The catalysts, fabricated by a cheap, environmentally friendly, and simple surfactant-free formation process, exhibited high activities during the reduction of 4-nitrophenol and various other nitroaromatic compounds. Moreover, the catalytic activities of the HNTs@Fe3O4@AuPd nanocatalysts were tunable via adjusting the atomic ratio of AuPd during the synthesis. As compared with the monometallic nanocatalysts (HNTs@Fe3O4@Au and HNTs@Fe3O4@Pd), the bimetallic alloyed HNTs@Fe3O4@AuPd nanocatalysts exhibited excellent catalytic activities toward the reduction of 4-nitrophenol (4-NP) to 4-aminophenol. Furthermore, the as-obtained HNTs@Fe3O4@AuPd can be recycled several times, while retaining its functionality due to the stability and magnetic separation property.
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- Lei Jia
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Henan Polytechnic University, Jiaozuo 454000, China.
- Collaborative Innovation Center of Coal Work Safety, Jiaozuo 454000, China.
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Henan Polytechnic University, Jiaozuo 454000, China.
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Henan Polytechnic University, Jiaozuo 454000, China.
- Collaborative Innovation Center of Coal Work Safety, Jiaozuo 454000, China.
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- School of Chemistry and Engineering, Heze University, Heze 274015, China.
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Henan Polytechnic University, Jiaozuo 454000, China.
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Henan Polytechnic University, Jiaozuo 454000, China.
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Henan Polytechnic University, Jiaozuo 454000, China.
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Henan Polytechnic University, Jiaozuo 454000, China.
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Henan Polytechnic University, Jiaozuo 454000, China.
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Cavallaro G, Danilushkina AA, Evtugyn VG, Lazzara G, Milioto S, Parisi F, Rozhina EV, Fakhrullin RF. Halloysite Nanotubes: Controlled Access and Release by Smart Gates. NANOMATERIALS 2017; 7:nano7080199. [PMID: 28788058 PMCID: PMC5575681 DOI: 10.3390/nano7080199] [Citation(s) in RCA: 87] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/23/2017] [Revised: 07/25/2017] [Accepted: 07/26/2017] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Hollow halloysite nanotubes have been used as nanocontainers for loading and for the triggered release of calcium hydroxide for paper preservation. A strategy for placing end-stoppers into the tubular nanocontainer is proposed and the sustained release from the cavity is reported. The incorporation of Ca(OH)2 into the nanotube lumen, as demonstrated using transmission electron microscopy (TEM) imaging and Energy Dispersive X-ray (EDX) mapping, retards the carbonatation, delaying the reaction with CO2 gas. This effect can be further controlled by placing the end-stoppers. The obtained material is tested for paper deacidification. We prove that adding halloysite filled with Ca(OH)2 to paper can reduce the impact of acid exposure on both the mechanical performance and pH alteration. The end-stoppers have a double effect: they preserve the calcium hydroxide from carbonation, and they prevent from the formation of highly basic pH and trigger the response to acid exposure minimizing the pH drop-down. These features are promising for a composite nanoadditive in the smart protection of cellulose-based materials.
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- Giuseppe Cavallaro
- Dipartimento di Fisica e Chimica, Università degli Studi di Palermo Viale delle Scienze, pad. 17, 90128 Palermo, Italy.
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- Institute of Fundamental Medicine and Biology, Kazan Federal University, Kreml uramı 18, Kazan, 420008 Republic of Tatarstan, Russia.
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- Institute of Fundamental Medicine and Biology, Kazan Federal University, Kreml uramı 18, Kazan, 420008 Republic of Tatarstan, Russia.
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- Dipartimento di Fisica e Chimica, Università degli Studi di Palermo Viale delle Scienze, pad. 17, 90128 Palermo, Italy.
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- Dipartimento di Fisica e Chimica, Università degli Studi di Palermo Viale delle Scienze, pad. 17, 90128 Palermo, Italy.
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- Dipartimento di Fisica e Chimica, Università degli Studi di Palermo Viale delle Scienze, pad. 17, 90128 Palermo, Italy.
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- Institute of Fundamental Medicine and Biology, Kazan Federal University, Kreml uramı 18, Kazan, 420008 Republic of Tatarstan, Russia.
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- Institute of Fundamental Medicine and Biology, Kazan Federal University, Kreml uramı 18, Kazan, 420008 Republic of Tatarstan, Russia.
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Sandri G, Aguzzi C, Rossi S, Bonferoni MC, Bruni G, Boselli C, Cornaglia AI, Riva F, Viseras C, Caramella C, Ferrari F. Halloysite and chitosan oligosaccharide nanocomposite for wound healing. Acta Biomater 2017; 57:216-224. [PMID: 28522411 DOI: 10.1016/j.actbio.2017.05.032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 79] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/07/2017] [Revised: 05/09/2017] [Accepted: 05/13/2017] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
Abstract
Halloysite is a natural nanotubular clay mineral (HNTs, Halloysite Nano Tubes) chemically identical to kaolinite and, due to its good biocompatibility, is an attractive nanomaterial for a vast range of biological applications. Chitosan oligosaccharides are homo- or heterooligomers of N-acetylglucosamine and D-glucosamine, that accelerate wound healing by enhancing the functions of inflammatory and repairing cells. The aim of the work was the development of a nanocomposite based on HNTs and chitosan oligosaccharides, to be used as pour powder to enhance healing in the treatment of chronic wounds. A 1:0.05 wt ratio HTNs/chitosan oligosaccharide nanocomposite was obtained by simply stirring the HTNs powder in a 1% w/w aqueous chitosan oligosaccharide solution and was formed by spontaneous ionic interaction resulting in 98.6% w/w HTNs and 1.4% w/w chitosan oligosaccharide composition. Advanced electron microscopy techniques were considered to confirm the structure of the hybrid nanotubes. Both HTNs and HTNs/chitosan oligosaccharide nanocomposite showed good in vitro biocompatibility with normal human dermal fibroblasts up to 300μg/ml concentration and enhanced in vitro fibroblast motility, promoting both proliferation and migration. The HTNs/chitosan oligosaccharide nanocomposite and the two components separately were tested for healing capacity in a murine (rat) model. HTNs/chitosan oligosaccharide allowed better skin reepithelization and reorganization than HNTs or chitosan oligosaccharide separately. The results suggest to develop the nanocomposite as a medical device for wound healing. STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE The present work is focused on the development of halloysite and chitosan oligosaccharide nanocomposite for wound healing. It considers a therapeutic option for difficult to heal skin lesions and burns. The significance of the research considers two fundamental aspects: the first one is related to the development of a self-assembled nanocomposite, formed by spontaneous ionic interaction, while the second one is related to the possibility to find an effective treatment for cutaneous non healing lesions. The characterization of this hybrid system involves a multidisciplinary approach considering integrated techniques of solid state investigation and advanced electron microscopies, and in vitro/in vivo models to understand biocompatibility and proliferation properties (enhancement of in vitro fibroblast motility, proliferation and migration, and of in vivo burn healing), to understand safety and effectiveness of the developed nanocomposite.
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- Giuseppina Sandri
- Department of Drug Sciences, University of Pavia, Viale Taramelli 12, 27100 Pavia, Italy.
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- Department of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Technology, University of Granada, Campus of Cartuja, Granada, 18071 s/n, Spain
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- Department of Drug Sciences, University of Pavia, Viale Taramelli 12, 27100 Pavia, Italy
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- Department of Chemistry, Physical Chemistry Section, University of Pavia, Viale Taramelli 16, 27100 Pavia, Italy
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- Department of Drug Sciences, University of Pavia, Viale Taramelli 12, 27100 Pavia, Italy
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- Department of Public Health, Experimental and Forensic Medicine, University of Pavia, via Forlanini 2, 27100 Pavia, Italy
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- Department of Public Health, Experimental and Forensic Medicine, University of Pavia, via Forlanini 2, 27100 Pavia, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Technology, University of Granada, Campus of Cartuja, Granada, 18071 s/n, Spain; Andalusian Institute of Earth Sciences, CSIC-University of Granada, Armilla, Granada, Spain
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- Department of Drug Sciences, University of Pavia, Viale Taramelli 12, 27100 Pavia, Italy
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- Department of Drug Sciences, University of Pavia, Viale Taramelli 12, 27100 Pavia, Italy
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Bertolino V, Cavallaro G, Lazzara G, Milioto S, Parisi F. Biopolymer-Targeted Adsorption onto Halloysite Nanotubes in Aqueous Media. LANGMUIR : THE ACS JOURNAL OF SURFACES AND COLLOIDS 2017; 33:3317-3323. [PMID: 28276693 DOI: 10.1021/acs.langmuir.7b00600] [Citation(s) in RCA: 63] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/28/2023]
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Studies on the adsorption of biopolymers onto halloysite nanotubes (HNTs) in water were conducted. Three polymers with different charges-anionic (pectin), neutral (hydroxypropyl cellulose), and cationic (chitosan)-were chosen. The thermodynamic parameters for the adsorption of polymers onto the HNT surface were determined by isothermal titration calorimetry (ITC). The experimental data were interpreted based on a Langmuir adsorption model. The standard variations in free energy, enthalpy, and entropy of the process were obtained and discussed. Turbidimetry was used to evaluate the stability of functionalized nanoparticles in water. The ζ-potential clarified the surface charge properties of functionalized nanotubes upon polymer adsorption. The interaction of modified nanotubes with polymers led to the formation of a colloidal system with tunable stability and surface properties, which offers different perspectives on new applications of these dispersions, such as carriers for substances to be released in response to external stimuli.
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- Vanessa Bertolino
- Department of Physics and Chemistry, Università degli Studi di Palermo , Viale delle Scienze, pad. 17, 90128 Palermo, Italy
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- Department of Physics and Chemistry, Università degli Studi di Palermo , Viale delle Scienze, pad. 17, 90128 Palermo, Italy
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- Department of Physics and Chemistry, Università degli Studi di Palermo , Viale delle Scienze, pad. 17, 90128 Palermo, Italy
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- Department of Physics and Chemistry, Università degli Studi di Palermo , Viale delle Scienze, pad. 17, 90128 Palermo, Italy
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- Department of Physics and Chemistry, Università degli Studi di Palermo , Viale delle Scienze, pad. 17, 90128 Palermo, Italy
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