Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Weizhen Sun, David Alexander Gregory, Mhd Anas Tomeh, Xiubo Zhao
Summary: Tissue engineering involves combining cells, scaffold materials, and growth factors to regenerate or replace damaged tissues or organs. Silk fibroin has attracted attention for its outstanding properties and ability to be reconstructed into various material formats for tissue engineering applications.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2021)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Guangfei Li, Shan Sun
Summary: Silk fibroin scaffolds are widely used materials in tissue engineering, with excellent properties and diverse forms that can be achieved through various fabrication techniques. These scaffolds play a significant role in various tissue engineering applications.
Article
Engineering, Biomedical
Megan K. DeBari, Xiaodan Niu, Jacqueline V. Scott, Mallory D. Griffin, Sean R. Pereira, Keith E. Cook, Bin He, Rosalyn D. Abbott
Summary: The study reveals that therapeutic ultrasound can noninvasively trigger enhanced degradation of silk fibroin scaffolds by removing microbubbles on the scaffold surface. This ultrasound-responsive biomaterial is proven safe for human cells and effectively triggers scaffold degradation through human skin, increasing clinical relevance. The degradation profile can be adjusted noninvasively to improve regenerative outcomes.
ADVANCED HEALTHCARE MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Biomedical
Alycia Abbott, Mattea E. Gravina, Mobin Vandadi, Nima Rahbar, Jeannine M. Coburn
Summary: This study explored the impact of modifying lyophilization primary drying parameters on the properties of protein-based porous scaffolds. It was found that changing the drying duration and temperature can result in scaffolds with tunable properties. Additionally, the use of different concentrations of the protein solution led to different effects on in vitro cell culturing.
JOURNAL OF BIOMEDICAL MATERIALS RESEARCH PART A
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Kai Cheng, Junlei Wang, Xueqin Wang, Zengkai Wang, Liwei Zhang, Ying Li, Lei Liu
Summary: This study successfully prepared novel films of TiO2 nanotubes based on a silk fibroin substrate, which have sufficient mechanical strength and flexibility, with the nanotube structure remaining unchanged and suitable for further applications.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Ma Peifen, Li Mengyun, Hu Jinglong, Li Danqian, Tao Yan, Xu Liwei, Zhao Han, Da Jianlong, Li Lingyan, Zhao Guanghui, Wang Zhiping
Summary: This paper presents the fabrication and evaluation of a three-dimensional composite scaffold made with sulfated silk fibroin, chitosan, and hydroxyapatite. The scaffold exhibits good cell compatibility, low cytotoxicity, and promotes faster wound healing and hair follicle development. This novel skin tissue engineering scaffold material has promising potential for tissue engineering applications.
BIOCHEMICAL AND BIOPHYSICAL RESEARCH COMMUNICATIONS
(2023)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Xiaojie Xing, Yu Han, Hui Cheng
Summary: Natural polymers derived from animals and plants have been widely used in biomedical applications due to their similarities with biomacromolecules in the human body. Chitosan, an alkaline polysaccharide, has attracted much attention in tissue regeneration and drug delivery. By combining chitosan with silk fibroin, the mechanical properties and degradation behavior drawbacks of chitosan can be overcome. Additionally, other natural and synthetic biopolymers have also been incorporated to improve the performance of chitosan/silk fibroin composites.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Ying Shen, Xinyu Wang, Binbin Li, Yajin Guo, Kuo Dong
Summary: This study incorporated nanoparticles into a scaffold to improve hemostatic properties and stimulate cell adhesion. The scaffold loaded with nanoparticles exhibited higher blood clotting index and promoted platelets adhesion. In addition, the scaffold loaded with nanoparticles showed stimulation effects on cell proliferation, migration, and adhesion. Therefore, the scaffold loaded with nanoparticles has great potential as a wound dressing.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2022)
Review
Polymer Science
Anna Tuwalska, Sylwia Grabska-Zielinska, Alina Sionkowska
Summary: This review summarizes recent advances in the field of chitosan and silk fibroin blends as new biomaterials. These blends have attracted attention from both academia and industry, but have not been summarized in a review paper yet.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Reza Eivazzadeh-Keihan, Fateme Radinekiyan, Hooman Aghamirza Moghim Aliabadi, Sima Sukhtezari, Behnam Tahmasebi, Ali Maleki, Hamid Madanchi
Summary: A novel nanobiocomposite scaffold was designed and synthesized based on modified CTT-CS hydrogel, with evaluated biological capacity through cell viability and anti-biofilm assays. The results showed promising cell viability, antibacterial activity, and hemocompatibility of the scaffold. Additionally, structural characterization and mechanical tests demonstrated that the addition of SF and Mg(OH)2 nanoparticles improved the compressive strength significantly.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Anna Tuwalska, Alina Sionkowska, Amadeusz Bryla, Grzegorz Tylko, Anna Maria Osyczka, Michele Laus, Lucy Vojtova
Summary: In this study, three-dimensional scaffolds based on a blend of nanohydroxyapatite, silk fibroin, and chitosan were prepared and their morphology, physicochemical properties, and biological compatibility were investigated. The addition of chitosan improved the resistance properties and degradation time of the materials. The scaffolds with a 20:40:40 and 15:70:15 (nHA:SF:CTS) ratio showed excellent biotolerance and enhanced osteogenic differentiation of human mesenchymal stem cells. The composites based on these materials may have potential applications in bone tissue engineering.
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Yule Xu, Qiaolin Chen, Zhengzhong Shao, Jiahong Wei, Xuyou Zhu, Ao Rong, Xin Chen, Yusu Ni, Yi Jiang
Summary: In this study, robust regenerated silk fibroin (RSF) hydrogels were investigated as potential grafts for posterior scleral reinforcement (PSR) to prevent the progression of high myopia. The experiments on animals showed that RSF hydrogels exhibited good biocompatibility and improved the biomechanical properties of the reinforced sclera.
FRONTIERS IN BIOENGINEERING AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
A. Reizabal, A. Fidalgo-Marijuan, R. Goncalves, A. Gutierrez-Pardo, F. Aguesse, L. Perez-Alvarez, J. L. Vilas-Vilela, C. M. Costa, S. Lanceros-Mendez
Summary: Natural polymers, such as silk sericin, show promise as alternative materials for battery separator membranes. This study investigates the effect of silk sericin content on the physiochemical properties and electrochemical performance of the membranes. Increasing the silk sericin content reduces the overall crystallinity of the membranes. Adding 10 wt% of silk sericin improves the ionic conductivity and lithium transference number, resulting in a higher discharge capacity for batteries with a silk sericin separator.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2022)
Review
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Aditi Sammi, Divya, Supratim Mahapatra, Rahul Kumar, Pranjal Chandra
Summary: Silk, a fibrous protein with biocompatibility and mechanical resilience, has diverse morphologies and is widely used in various fields, especially as a biosensor for detecting molecules and cells. Its richness in diversity and personalization options make silk a popular choice among scientists for research and applications.
BIOTECHNOLOGY AND BIOENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Tianshuo Jia, Dajiang Kuang, Zhenzhen Qi, Guohongfang Tan, Xiaojing Yang, Subhas C. Kundu, Shenzhou Lu
Summary: This paper investigated the preparation of silk fibroin/chitosan hydrogel microneedles and their pH-sensitive drug release characteristics. The results showed that the microneedles can intelligently regulate the transdermal release of insulin based on the acidity or alkalinity of the environment.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
S. Lazare, A. Sionkowska, M. Zaborowicz, A. Planecka, J. Lopez, M. Dijoux, C. Loumena, M-C Hernandez
APPLIED PHYSICS A-MATERIALS SCIENCE & PROCESSING
(2012)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
A. Sionkowska, A. Planecka, J. Kozlowska, J. Skopinska-Wisniewska, P. Los
CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS
(2011)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
A. Sionkowska, J. Skopinska-Wisniewska, M. Gawron, J. Kozlowska, A. Planecka
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2010)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Alina Sionkowska, Anna Planecka, Justyna Kozlowska, Joanna Skopinska-Wisniewska
JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR LIQUIDS
(2009)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Alina Sionkowska, Anna Planecka
JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR LIQUIDS
(2013)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Alina Sionkowska, Katarzyna Lewandowska, Anna Planecka
JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR LIQUIDS
(2014)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Alina Sionkowska, Anna Planecka, Katarzyna Lewandowska, Marta Michalska
JOURNAL OF PHOTOCHEMISTRY AND PHOTOBIOLOGY B-BIOLOGY
(2014)
Article
Polymer Science
A. Sionkowska, J. Skopinska-Wisniewska, A. Planecka, J. Kozlowska
POLYMER DEGRADATION AND STABILITY
(2010)
Article
Polymer Science
A. Sionkowska, A. Planecka
POLYMER DEGRADATION AND STABILITY
(2011)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
A. Sionkowska, J. Skopinska-Wisniewska, J. Kozlowska, A. Planecka, M. Kurzawa
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF COSMETIC SCIENCE
(2011)
Article
Polymer Science
Alina Sionkowska, Anna Tuwalska
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF POLYMER ANALYSIS AND CHARACTERIZATION
(2020)
Review
Polymer Science
Anna Tuwalska, Sylwia Grabska-Zielinska, Alina Sionkowska
Summary: This review summarizes recent advances in the field of chitosan and silk fibroin blends as new biomaterials. These blends have attracted attention from both academia and industry, but have not been summarized in a review paper yet.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Anna Tuwalska, Alina Sionkowska, Amadeusz Bryla, Grzegorz Tylko, Anna Maria Osyczka, Michele Laus, Lucy Vojtova
Summary: In this study, three-dimensional scaffolds based on a blend of nanohydroxyapatite, silk fibroin, and chitosan were prepared and their morphology, physicochemical properties, and biological compatibility were investigated. The addition of chitosan improved the resistance properties and degradation time of the materials. The scaffolds with a 20:40:40 and 15:70:15 (nHA:SF:CTS) ratio showed excellent biotolerance and enhanced osteogenic differentiation of human mesenchymal stem cells. The composites based on these materials may have potential applications in bone tissue engineering.
Proceedings Paper
Engineering, Biomedical
A. Sionkowska, K. Lewandowska, A. Planecka, P. Szarszewska, K. Krasinska, B. Kaczmarek, J. Kozlowska
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Rajalaxmi Sahoo, C. Reshma, D. S. Shankar Rao, C. V. Yelamaggad, S. Krishna Prasad
Summary: This study investigates the influence of the flexible spacer parity of a guest photoactive liquid crystalline dimer on the photonic bandgap features of the cholesteric and twist grain boundary smectic C phases of the host molecule. The results show that the parity of the photoactive dimer affects the width of the photonic bandgap and the blue-shift of the cholesteric phase. Additionally, the parity of the dimer also affects the layer spacing and two-dimensional periodicity of the liquid crystalline phases.
JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR LIQUIDS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Sara Rozas, Alberto Gutierrez, Mert Atilhan, Alfredo Bol, Santiago Aparicio
Summary: This study presents a multiscale theoretical investigation on the use of bifunctional hydrophobic Deep Eutectic Solvent for carbon capture using tetrapropylammonium chloride, acetic acid, and ethanolamine. The characterization includes nanoscale analysis of CO2 absorption mechanisms and changes in liquid phase properties during gas capture.
JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR LIQUIDS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Tabouli Eric Da-yang, Alhadji Malloum, Jean Jules Fifen, Mama Nsangou, Jeanet Conradie
Summary: In this study, the potential energy of different glycine tautomers and their interaction with Cu2+ cations was investigated. The results showed that the solvation medium and the presence of Cu2+ cations influenced the stability of glycine tautomers.
JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR LIQUIDS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Xiaoliang Gou, Nan Ye, Qingqing Han, Junjie Cui, Long Yi Jin
Summary: In this study, amphiphilic rod-coil molecules with rigid DSA parts and flexible oligoether chains were designed and their assembly capacities were investigated. The morphology of the molecular aggregates was influenced by the pH of the solution and UV light, and the aggregates showed adsorption capacity for nitroaromatic compounds.
JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR LIQUIDS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Shuang Liu, Liyan Shan, Cong Qi, Wenhui Zhang, Guannan Li, Bei Wang, Wei Wei
Summary: Optimizing the design of styrene-butadiene-styrene copolymer (SBS) is crucial for producing cost-effective SBS modifiers and improving road quality. This study examined the influence of SBS content and molecular structure on viscosity and compatibility. The results showed that the viscosity contribution of SBS is determined by its molecular structure and phase morphology.
JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR LIQUIDS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Artem A. Petrov, Ekaterina A. Titova, Aydar A. Akhmadiyarov, Ilnaz T. Rakipov, Boris N. Solomonov
Summary: This work focuses on the thermochemistry of solvation of azeotropes. The enthalpies of dissolution of azeotropes in different mediums were determined, and the impact of the structure of the azeotropes on their properties in solution was discussed. A correlation between enthalpies of solvation and molar refraction was used to determine the vaporization enthalpies of azeotropes for the first time. The results were found to be consistent with literature data, obtained using direct and calculated methods. These findings contribute to the analysis of the structure-property relationships of azeotropes.
JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR LIQUIDS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
L. V. Kamaeva, E. N. Tsiok, N. M. Chtchelkatchev
Summary: Understanding the correlations between liquids and solids allows us to predict the thermodynamic parameter range favorable for the formation of intriguing solid phases by studying liquids. In this study, we experimentally and theoretically investigated an Al-Cu-Co system within different composition ranges, and identified high-temperature solid phases. Our findings demonstrated the correlation between the boundaries of different solid phases and undercooling and viscosity in the concentration area.
JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR LIQUIDS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
R. Aneesh Kumar, S. Jamelah Al-Otaibi, Y. Sheena Mary, Y. Shyma Mary, Nivedita Acharjee, Renjith Thomas, Renjith Raveendran Pillai, T. L. Leena
Summary: In this study, the interactions between doped and pristine coronenes and adenine nucleobases were investigated using Density Functional Theory. The optimal configurations, adsorption energies, charge transfer, and electrical properties of each complex were calculated. It was found that doped coronene had stronger adsorption strength and charge transfer compared to pristine coronene. The stability of the complexes was attributed to non-covalent interactions in the interactive region. The change in electrical conductivity of coronenes after adsorption suggested their sensitivity towards DNA bases. The predicted energy gap and prolonged recovery time for adenine-coronene configurations indicated the potential application of pristine/doped coronene in DNA detection.
JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR LIQUIDS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Gang Zhou, Yongwei Liu, Biao Sun, Zengxin Liu, Cuicui Xu, Rulin Liu, Qi Zhang, Yongmei Wang
Summary: The CFD-DEM method was used to simulate the dust deposition pattern in the bronchus of anchor digging drivers, revealing the highest dust concentration in the vortex region of the working face. The study also found a positive correlation between dust particle diameter and bronchial deposition rate, and a negative correlation with alveolar deposition rate.
JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR LIQUIDS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yan Zhang, Yafei Luo, Lingkai Tang, Mingyan E, Jianping Hu
Summary: This study investigates the effects of different transition metal decorations on B12N12 nanocages on the adsorption properties of nitrosourea drugs using computational methods. The results reveal the presence of weak non-covalent interactions between metals and nanocages, and the interaction between drugs and nanocages plays a significant role in drug adsorption. Compared to free drugs, the adsorption of drugs on nanocages can facilitate electron transfer, reduce energy gaps and chemical hardness, indicating activity at the target site.
JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR LIQUIDS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
C. I. Alcolado, J. Poblete, L. Garcia-Rio, E. Jimenez, F. J. Poblete
Summary: In this study, the selective oxidation of aromatic aldehydes was investigated using Ru(VI) as a catalyst and hexacyanoferrate (III) as a cooxidant in an alkaline medium. The reaction mechanism involves complex reaction orders for the oxidant and the aromatic aldehyde, while the reaction order for Ru(VI) is one. The proposed mechanism includes two catalytic cycles and the formation and decomposition of complexes. Quantitative structure-activity relationship analysis showed that deactivating groups in the para-position enhance the process.
JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR LIQUIDS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Inez A. Barbieri, Marcos L. S. Oliveira, Franciele S. Bruckmann, Theodoro R. Salles, Leonardo Zancanaro, Luis F. O. Silva, Guilherme L. Dotto, Eder C. Lima, Mu. Naushad, Cristiano R. Bohn Rhoden
Summary: This study evaluated the adsorption of zolpidem on magnetic graphene oxide and synthesized magnetic graphene oxide adsorbents for zolpidem removal. The best magnetic nanoadsorbent was found to have a removal percentage of 87.07% at specific pH and temperature conditions. The results suggest that the removal of zolpidem is related to the surface chemistry of the adsorbent rather than the surface area of graphene oxide. The adsorbent showed excellent adsorption efficiency and magnetic behavior, making it a promising material for removing zolpidem from aqueous solutions.
JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR LIQUIDS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Hongyan Huang, Chunquan Li, Siyuan Huang, Yuling Shang
Summary: This study examines the sensitivity of the thermal conductivity of water-based alumina nanofluids to changes in concentration, sphericity, and temperature. The results show that volume fraction and temperature have a significant impact on the thermal conductivity, while sphericity also needs to be considered. A support vector machine regression model was created to analyze the sensitivity of the thermal conductivity to different parameters. The findings indicate that temperature, sphericity, and volume fraction are the most sensitive variables.
JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR LIQUIDS
(2024)
Correction
Chemistry, Physical
V. M. Pergamenshchik, T. Bryk, A. Trokhymchuk
JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR LIQUIDS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Valentyn Rudenko, Anatolii Tolochko, Svitlana Bugaychuk, Dmytro Zhulai, Gertruda Klimusheva, Galina Yaremchuk, Tatyana Mirnaya, Yuriy Garbovskiy
Summary: This paper reports on the synthesis, structural characterization, spectral and nonlinear-optical properties of glass nanocomposites made of glass forming ionic liquid crystals and nanoparticles. The study reveals that by exciting the nanocomposites within their absorption band, a control over effective optical nonlinearities can be achieved, allowing the modification of the magnitude and sign of the effective nonlinear absorption coefficient. The proposed strategy using metal-alkanoates based glass-forming ionic liquid crystals and nanoparticles shows great potential for the development of nanophotonics and plasmonics technologies.
JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR LIQUIDS
(2024)