Article
Polymer Science
Daisaku Gicheha, Aicha Noura Cisse, Ariful Bhuiyan, Nabila Shamim
Summary: This study investigates the kinetics of non-isothermal crystallization of Poly (e-caprolactone) (PCL) and MgO-incorporated PCL nanofibers with different cooling rates using DSC-3. The results reveal that the crystallization rate decreases at higher temperatures. The Mo model is suitable for describing the overall non-isothermal crystallization process of nanofibers, and the activation energy of bulk-PCL is comparatively lower than that of nanofibers, as calculated by the Kissinger and Friedman methods. The investigation of crystallization kinetics plays an important role in optimizing manufacturing processes and enhancing the overall performance of nanofibers.
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Mohammad Amin Jadidi Kouhbanani, Sareh Mosleh-Shirazi, Nasrin Beheshtkhoo, Seyed Reza Kasaee, Soraya Nekouian, Sultan Alshehery, Hesam Kamyab, Shreeshivadasan Chelliapan, Mohammed Azam Ali, Ali Mohammad Amani
Summary: In this study, Ag-Fe core-shell nanoparticles with antimicrobial coating were green synthesized using Ducrosia anethifolia plant extracted. These nanoparticles were combined with polymeric polycaprolactone (PCL) nanofibers to create a novel nanocomposite. The results showed that the nanocomposites possessed small size and significant antimicrobial properties, especially against drug resistant pathogens. Therefore, these materials could be promising for applications in wound dressings or medical devices, reducing the burden on the healthcare system.
JOURNAL OF DRUG DELIVERY SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Nouf Alharbi, Annelise Brigham, Martin Guthold
Summary: Electrospinning is a versatile method to produce nanoscale fibers with various physical, chemical, and biological properties. The mechanical properties of fibrinogen:polycaprolactone (PCL) nanofibers were investigated using atomic force microscopy and optical microscopy. Fiber extensibility, elastic limit, and stiffness-related parameters were found to be influenced by blend ratios and fiber diameter.
Article
Polymer Science
Chen Gao, Junbo Jiang, Juan Wang, Yutong Wang, Yangyang Zhang, Caihua Rao, Yue Cheng, Zhongrong Chen, Runhuai Yang, Gang Zhao
Summary: The mineralization of hydroxyapatite mineralized by acidic metal oxides in orthopedic substitutes has been extensively researched. In this study, Polycaprolactone (PCL) nanofibers with nano-tantalum oxide (Ta2O5) were successfully fabricated through electrospinning. The chemical reaction between hydrophobic scaffolds and acid oxides in the mineralization process has a significant impact on the biological effects of the scaffolds.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED POLYMER SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Ying Wang, Yuezhou Liu, Yongfang Qian, Lihua Lv, Xiyue Li, Yanjing Liu
Summary: Antibacterial nanofibers for tissue engineering materials were successfully prepared using electrospinning technology. The nanofibers were loaded with magnesium oxide nanoparticles, which showed a 100% antibacterial effect against Escherichia coli.
SURFACES AND INTERFACES
(2022)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Xiaoyu Wu, Su Ni, Ting Dai, Jingyan Li, Fang Shao, Chun Liu, Jiafeng Wang, Shijie Fan, Yadong Tan, Linxiang Zhang, Qiting Jiang, Hongbin Zhao
Summary: Researchers developed a PCL/Gelatin composite electrospun membrane with bubble-shaped nanofibrous structures, which improved biomineralization ability by increasing surface roughness and promoting mineralization. The membrane exhibited excellent cell compatibility and adhesion, and it effectively promoted vascularization and bone regeneration. The sustained-release of tetramethylpyrazine showed excellent drug release efficiency.
JOURNAL OF NANOBIOTECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Review
Polymer Science
M. R. El-Aassar, Omar M. Ibrahim, Ziad H. Al-Oanzi
Summary: The review article summarizes the critical research and development trends of electrospun nanofibers loaded with bioactive components in various applications, as well as their potential applications in biomedicine and cancer treatment.
Review
Polymer Science
Nergis Zeynep Renkler, Iriczalli Cruz-Maya, Irene Bonadies, Vincenzo Guarino
Summary: This article discusses the exploration of using a high voltage electric field to manipulate polymers for the fabrication of micro and nanostructured substrates. It also provides an overview of the potential uses of these processes in biomedical and bio-sustainable applications.
Article
Polymer Science
Ebrahim Behtouei, Mojgan Zandi, Fahimeh Askari, Hamed Daemi, Soheila Zamanlui, Amirhesam Arabsorkhi-Mishabi, Mohamad Pezeshki-Modaress
Summary: The ternary blend nanofibers of PCL/gelatin/PGS show enhanced hydrophilicity and improved mechanical properties, with potential applications in nerve tissue engineering. By optimizing the polymer concentration, voltage, and electrospinning parameters, bead-free nanofibers can be obtained. The inclusion of gelatin in the ternary blend enhances biocompatibility and controlled degradation, showing promising results in in vitro studies on glioma cells.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED POLYMER SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Jiaming Wang, Ying Huang, Yan Gao, Jiayi Dai, Xu Sun
Summary: Carbon nanofibers (CNFs) have attracted considerable attention due to their ability to enhance the properties of materials. This paper proposes a method to enhance the electrochemical performance and flexibility of CNFs by using electrostatic self-assembly and a dipping and drying strategy. The resulting PAN@rGO@PPy electrode shows specific capacitance of 203 F g(-1) and high energy density of 15 Wh kg(-1) in a flexible supercapacitor. It also demonstrates remarkable cycling stability after 10,000 cycles. The research provides valuable insights for the development of flexible energy storage devices.
JOURNAL OF ENERGY STORAGE
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Marcus Himmler, Dirk W. Schubert, Thomas A. Fuchsluger
Summary: The study analyzed the light transmission through electrospun PCL scaffolds and its impact on the transparency of nanofibrous scaffolds. Results showed that scaffold thickness, fiber diameter, and surrounding medium play crucial roles in light transmission. Smaller fiber diameter and matching refractive indices help improve light transmission.
Article
Biophysics
Javier Garcia, Manuel Felix, Felipe Cordobes, Antonio Guerrero
Summary: This study focuses on the development and characterization of electrospun nanofibrous membranes of bovine serum albumin (BSA) with potential applications in various fields, exploring the impact of non-hazardous reagents on the formation of BSA nanofibers. The addition of ethanol (EtOH) and hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (HPMC) were found to favor the formation of nanofibers, but bead formation was observed in the membranes.
COLLOIDS AND SURFACES B-BIOINTERFACES
(2022)
Article
Polymer Science
Murtaza Haider Syed, Md Maksudur Rahman Khan, Mior Ahmad Khushairi Mohd Zahari, Mohammad Dalour Hossen Beg, Norhayati Abdullah
Summary: Electrospinning is an advanced method to produce nanofibers using polymers, and its application has shifted toward biopolymers. This review focuses on the ignored parameters and new innovative methods in current research, aiming to improve the properties of nanofiber biocomposites. The findings highlight the significance of electrospinning for biomedical applications compared to conventional methods.
EUROPEAN POLYMER JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Ziqiao Jiang, Ce Wang, Zhenglong Yang, Juan Jin
Summary: A new proposal for developing a highly sensitive 3H-2B gas sensor for real-time monitoring of Listeria monocytogenes (LM) in food is presented. The sensor, based on p-Cr2O3/n-SnO2 binary heterojunction nanofibers, shows excellent 3H-2B sensing performance with high selectivity and stability.
Article
Polymer Science
Pablo Sanchez-Cid, Victor Perez-Puyana, Mercedes Jimenez-Rosado, Antonio Guerrero, Alberto Romero
Summary: By combining PCL with elastin, the wettability and mechanical properties of PCL scaffolds can be improved, making them more suitable for tissue engineering applications.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED POLYMER SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Aghareed M. Tayeb, N. A. Mostafa, Nasser A. M. Barakat, Samar N. Mohamed, Aliaa M. Monazie
Summary: This study investigated the application of advanced oxidation processes in wastewater treatment. The results showed that TiO2 nanoparticles exhibited better performance in photocatalytic reactions, and the catalyst doped with 2% silver achieved the highest degradation of pollutants. Additionally, the response surface methodology was used to predict the optimal values for operating parameters, leading to the highest percentage of dye degradation.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Review
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Rumysa S. Khan, Anjum H. Rather, Taha U. Wani, Sami-ullah Rather, Touseef Amna, M. Shamshi Hassan, Faheem A. Sheikh
Summary: This review article systematically discusses the recent trends and applications of enzyme immobilization using natural polymers to prepare nanofibers. Nanostructured supports have been proven to exhibit better catalytic performance and immobilization efficiency.
BIOTECHNOLOGY AND BIOENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Debendra Acharya, Ishwor Pathak, Bipeen Dahal, Prakash Chandra Lohani, Roshan Mangal Bhattarai, Alagan Muthurasu, Taewoo Kim, Tae Hoon Ko, Kisan Chhetri, Hak Yong Kim
Summary: The combination of bimetallic oxide nanomaterials and porous carbon materials has significantly contributed to the development of high-performance energy storage devices. Researchers have successfully synthesized porous multimetal nanomaterials using a self-templated metal-organic framework strategy, resulting in excellent electrochemical performance in supercapacitors.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Nasser A. M. Barakat, Osama M. Irfan, Hager M. Moustafa
Summary: H3PO4/KOH combined solution is an effective activation agent for producing activated carbon from rice husk. The mixed agent decomposes chemical compounds on the rice husk char surface and increases the surface area. Both single and mixed activation agents need to have optimized solution volumes for maximum specific capacitance. The proposed activated carbon shows excellent electrochemical performance and stability.
Article
Polymer Science
Nasser A. M. Barakat, Aya Gamil, Ibrahim Ashour, Khalil Abdelrazek Khalil
Summary: Novel (Ca, Mg)CO3&SiO2 NPs-decorated multilayer graphene sheets were successfully prepared from corn stalk pith using a simple alkaline hydrothermal treatment process followed by calcination in an inert atmosphere. The nanocomposite exhibited efficient activity as a photocatalyst for water-splitting reactions under visible light. The study investigated the influence of preparation parameters on the hydrogen evolution rate and found the optimal condition to achieve the maximum hydrogen production rate of 43.35 mmol H-2/gcat.min and an energy-to-hydrogen conversion efficiency of 9%.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Aaliya Qureashi, Altaf Hussain Pandith, Arshid Bashir, Lateef Ahmad Malik, Taniya Manzoor, Faheem A. Sheikh, Kaniz Fatima, Zia-ul Haq
Summary: An efficient electrochemical sensor for trace detection of glyphosate was developed by decorating nanozero-valent iron nanoparticles on a novel and highly porous biochar. The composite showed excellent stability and sensitivity, with a limit of detection as low as 0.13 ppm.
NANOSCALE ADVANCES
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Hasham Shafi, Rumaisa Rashid, Sami-ullah Rather, D. V. Siva Reddy, Lubna Azmi, Abdalla Abdal-hay, Salman H. Alrokayan, Haseeb A. Khan, Nisar Ahmad Khan, Faheem A. Sheikh
Summary: In this study, zolmitriptan and polyvinylpyrrolidone nanofibers were optimized using a Quality by Design approach, and it was confirmed that the nanofibers had fast disintegration, rapid drug release, and were non-toxic and non-irritating to the oral epithelium. The oromucosal administration of zolmitriptan using electrospun nanofiber can achieve blood plasma concentrations similar to intravenous administration and can target the brain.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Nasser A. M. Barakat, Osama Irfan, Olfat Mohamed
Summary: This study presents a new method for immobilizing R25 NPs on the surface of silica granules using hydrothermal treatment and calcination process. The R25 NPs dissolved partially during the hydrothermal treatment and precipitated on the silica granule surface. Calcination at high temperature improved the attachment forces. The structure of the composite was confirmed by chemical analysis and microscopy.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Nasser A. M. Barakat, Yasmin T. Sayed, Osama M. Irfan, Marawa M. Abdelaty
Summary: This study introduces a facile method to prepare titanium oxide-incorporated activated carbon using cheap precursors. The solubility of subcritical water was utilized to partially dissolve titanium oxide particles, which improved the ionic electrosorption capacity of the material. The study demonstrates the potential of this one-pot procedure to synthesize powerful titanium oxide-based functional materials.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Alagan Muthurasu, Prabhakaran Sampath, Tae Hoon Ko, Prakash Chandra Lohani, Ishwar Pathak, Debendra Acharya, Kisan Chhetri, Do Hwan Kim, Hak Yong Kim
Summary: A defect-rich porous framework composed of metal-organic compound networks is developed to create high-performance electrocatalysts with improved electrochemical activity, conductivity, and mass transport properties. The resulting hollow carbon nanostructures with in situ-grown N-doped graphitic carbon matrix and embedded selenium-doped CoS2 hollow spheres exhibit efficient and long-lasting chemical energy conversion functions. Additionally, a zinc-air battery with excellent discharge-charge performance and mechanical stability is successfully constructed using this technique.
APPLIED CATALYSIS B-ENVIRONMENTAL
(2023)
Review
Energy & Fuels
Kisan Chhetri, Anup Adhikari, Jyotendra Kunwar, Debendra Acharya, Roshan Mangal Bhattarai, Young Sun Mok, Achyut Adhikari, Amar Prasad Yadav, Hak Yong Kim
Summary: Zeolitic Imidazolate Frameworks (ZIFs) and their hybrid composites have shown promising potential in supercapacitors due to their excellent conductivity and high surface area. Pure ZIFs have poor electrochemical performance, but can be improved by mixing with other materials to prepare hybrid composites. ZIFs' porous structure and large surface area make them an ideal template for designing composites with excellent supercapacitor applications.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENERGY RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Nasser. A. M. Barakat, Shimaa Gamal, Meera Moydeen Abdul Hameed, Olfat A. Fadali, Omnia H. Abdelraheem, Rasha A. Hefny, Hager M. Moustafa
Summary: An effective 3D anode was prepared by graphitization of corncob biomass at high temperature. The proposed electrode showed excellent performance in microbial fuel cells when optimized process parameters were used. Physicochemical characterizations revealed that the prepared anode had a surface decorated with micro porous layers and was composed of SiO2-incorporated graphite. The electrical properties showed good electrical conductivity dependent on the preparation temperature. The performance of the anode was evaluated in air-cathode single chamber microbial fuel cell using domestic wastewater, and high power density generation was observed compared to commercial anodes, especially with the addition of sodium acetate. In continuous mode, the proposed anode showed higher power generation than in batch mode due to elimination of mass transfer resistance.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYDROGEN ENERGY
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Anup Adhikari, Kisan Chhetri, Rajan Rai, Debendra Acharya, Jyotendra Kunwar, Roshan Mangal Bhattarai, Rupesh Kumar Jha, Dasharath Kandel, Hak Yong Kim, Mani Ram Kandel
Summary: Zinc-air batteries (ZABs) have received significant attention as a potential alternative to lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) due to their impressive energy density and low cost. Electrocataysts play a crucial role in enhancing the efficiency and stability of zinc-air batteries. This scholarly review article highlights the importance of electrocatalysts in ZABs and explores the use of Fe-Co-Ni-Zn-based metal-organic framework (MOF)-derived hybrid materials as potential electrocatalysts. These MOF-derived electrocatalysts offer advantages such as abundance, high catalytic activity, tunability, and structural stability, making them suitable for ZAB applications.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Rumysa Saleem Khan, Anjum Hamid Rather, Taha Umair Wani, Muheeb Rafiq, Sami-Ullah Rather, Arvind H. Jadhav, M. Hemavathi, Muzafar A. Kanjwal, Faheem A. Sheikh
Summary: In this study, silk fibroin and silver nanoparticles were successfully coated on polyurethane fibers to enhance their biocompatibility and antibacterial activity. The treated fibers showed improved water contact angle and moisture regain. The composite materials exhibited good mineralization and antimicrobial ability, as well as enhanced cell proliferation and attachment.
ADVANCED SUSTAINABLE SYSTEMS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Ishwor Pathak, Debendra Acharya, Kisan Chhetri, Prakash Chandra Lohani, Subhangi Subedi, Alagan Muthurasu, Taewoo Kim, Tae Hoon Ko, Bipeen Dahal, Hak Yong Kim
Summary: In this study, a novel Ti3C2Tx MXene-decorated porous carbon nanofiber (PCNF) freestanding/flexible electrode is prepared by electrospinning, in situ growth of ZIF67, and carbonization processes. The optimized MX-5@PCNF exhibits high specific capacitance, cycling stability, and rate capability. Furthermore, MX-5@PCNF-based flexible symmetric and asymmetric supercapacitors demonstrate high energy densities, long life cycle, and ideal coulombic efficiency, showing their practical applicability. This study provides an alternative strategy to prepare MXene-decorated PCNF freestanding electrodes and can be extended to other 2D MXenes for designing efficient electrodes for flexible supercapacitors.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY A
(2023)