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Polymer Science
Muhammad Suhail, Chih-Wun Fang, I-Hui Chiu, Ming-Chia Hung, Quoc Lam Vu, I-Ling Lin, Pao-Chu Wu
Summary: The study proposed a novel aspartic acid-graft-poly(acrylic acid) hydrogel for the controlled release of acetaminophen. Through a series of experiments and tests, it was confirmed that the hydrogel exhibited high thermal stability and prolonged drug release. Additionally, the hydrogel demonstrated pH-responsive properties with excellent dynamic swelling and drug release performance.
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Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Jiyuan Wu, Reghan J. Hill
Summary: Electroacoustic characterization of Laponite-doped neutralized poly(acrylic acid-co-acrylamide) hydrogels was studied, showing that Laponite doping increased the electroacoustic signal and ionic conductivity but decreased the hydrogel storage modulus. Theoretical models were extended to estimate some parameters of Laponite-doped hydrogels.
ACS APPLIED POLYMER MATERIALS
(2022)
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Paola A. Benitez-Duif, Marina Breisch, Daniel Kurka, Karlina Edel, Semra Goekcay, Dominic Stangier, Wolfgang Tillmann, Montasser Hijazi, Joerg C. Tiller
Summary: The exceptional properties of double-network hydrogels make them suitable for mimicking complex biomaterials, such as cartilage. The stability of these hydrogels is maintained even at physiological conditions. A specific type of double-network hydrogel based on poly(2-methyl-2-oxazoline) exhibits biomechanical properties similar to cartilage and high strength.
ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Ann Pille, Marie-Josee Dumont, Jason R. Tavares, Ranjan Roy
Summary: The macroscopic structure of hydrogels was modified using foaming additives, which significantly affected their swelling capacity and heavy metal adsorption. The use of foaming agents increased ion removal capacity of the hydrogels.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2022)
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Polymer Science
Edward J. Cozens, Nima Roohpour, Julien E. Gautrot
Summary: This study investigated the mechanical properties, gelation kinetics, and adhesion to hydroxyl and methacrylate self-assembled monolayers of novel PAA-based hydrogels developed through different chemical crosslinking mechanisms. The results indicated a variety of factors influencing gel/soft tissue adhesion, including tissue mechanics, bulk gel mechanics, weak non-specific adhesion forces, and strong covalent bonding. Thiyl-bonded gels showed particularly strong adhesion to tissues, highlighting the impact of tissue biochemistry on adhesion.
EUROPEAN POLYMER JOURNAL
(2021)
Article
Polymer Science
Zohreh Jomeh Farsangi, Xuedong Song, Kaiyuan Yang, Todd Hoare
Summary: This article describes the preparation and optimization of superabsorbent hydrogels based on copolymers of acrylic acid (AA) with 2-acrylamido-2-methylpropane sulfonic acid (AMPS). The resulting hydrogels demonstrate higher absorbance under load and comparable retention capacity, while maintaining strong mechanical performance.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED POLYMER SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Polymer Science
Demet Kaya Aktas, Filiz Oztekin
Summary: Ionic hydrogels are suitable for drug delivery applications, and in this study, pH-sensitive P(AAc-co-AAm) hydrogels were investigated for swelling properties using a hydrophilic fluorescence probe, 4sPy. The fluorescence intensity of 4sPy was monitored during swelling processes at different pH values, showing similar behavior to trapped drug carriers. These hydrogels could be useful for targeted drug delivery systems in the jejunum, with potential for 4sPy as a monitoring probe for drug carriers.
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Engineering, Biomedical
Xiumei Zhang, Huining Wan, Weiwei Lan, Fenyan Miao, Miao Qin, Yan Wei, Yinchun Hu, Ziwei Liang, Di Huang
Summary: This study successfully prepared PAA/HA-(NH)(S) hydrogels with good elasticity and adhesiveness by adjusting the concentrations of potassium persulfate (KPS) and N, N'-methylenebisacrylamide (MBA). The hydrogels showed great potential in wound dressing with their balanced elastic and adhesive properties.
JOURNAL OF THE MECHANICAL BEHAVIOR OF BIOMEDICAL MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Polymer Science
Marin Simeonov, Anton Atanasov Apostolov, Milena Georgieva, Dimitar Tzankov, Elena Vassileva
Summary: Novel composite hydrogels based on poly(acrylic acid-co-acrylamide)/polyacrylamide pseudo-interpenetrating polymer networks (pIPNs) and magnetite were prepared through in situ precipitation of Fe3+/Fe2+ ions within the hydrogel structure. The size of the magnetite crystallites depended on the hydrogel composition, and an interaction between the hydrogel matrix and Fe ions influenced the formation of magnetite particles. The composite hydrogels exhibited pH and ionic strength responsiveness as well as superparamagnetic properties, demonstrating the potential of pIPNs as matrices for controlled inorganic particle deposition in polymer nanocomposite production.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Fatemeh Etemadi Baloch, Daryoush Afzali, Fariba Fathirad
Summary: Acrylic-bonded starch nanocomposite hydrogels were synthesized using montmorillonite nanoclay as crosslinker and initiator, showing excellent water absorption and controlled release of chlorpyrifos for potential agricultural applications.
APPLIED CLAY SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Tamara Erceg, Tamara Dapcevic-Hadnadev, Miroslav Hadnadev, Ivan Ristic
Summary: In this study, poly(acrylamide-co-acrylic acid) hydrogels were synthesized using a one-step microwave method, which showed irregular cellular and porous structures. Swelling behavior of the hydrogels varied at different pH values and temperatures, indicating potential applications in fields such as drug delivery and tissue engineering. The rheological assessment of the hydrogels revealed a dominant elastic character and a three-dimensional internal structure.
COLLOID AND POLYMER SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Yongzhi Hong, Yunlong Wang, Yuan Tian, Zhihao Wang, Changjiang Hu, Jun Ma
Summary: The study developed a radiation cross-linking method to fabricate robust and antifouling hydrogels for converting salinity gradient energy into mechanical energy, overcoming the drawbacks of traditional materials. These hydrogels exhibited excellent mechanical strength and antifouling properties, showing significant potential in salinity gradient energy harvesting.
ACS APPLIED POLYMER MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Polymer Science
Nasser Mohammed Hosny, Mohammed Abbass, Faten Ismail, Horia M. Nizam El-Din
Summary: This study characterized polyacrylic acid/acrylamide (AAc/AAm) and polyacrylic acid/acrylamide doped with magnetite (AAc/AAm)Fe3O4 hydrogels prepared by gamma-radiations. The hydrogels were characterized through various techniques and their properties such as morphology, particle size, cross-linking degree, swelling behavior, magnetism, and semiconductor nature were investigated. The study also examined the loading and release of the drug doxorubicin by the hydrogels.
Article
Polymer Science
Young-Ah Kim, Jin-Oh Jeong, Jong-Seok Park
Summary: This study developed a smart drug delivery system using PAA hydrogel and electrical stimulus to efficiently deliver drugs. The PAA-silicone hydrogel, formed by combining carboxyl groups of PAA with siloxane groups of silicone, demonstrated excellent mechanical properties and cell compatibility. It can effectively control drug release rate and has potential applications in cosmetics and medical drug delivery systems.
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Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Ana Dinic, Vesna Nikolic, Ljubisa Nikolic, Snezana Ilic-Stojanovic, Stevo Najman, Maja Urosevic, Ivana Gajic
Summary: The aim of this study was to investigate p(NIPAM) hydrogels cross-linked with ethylene glycol dimethacrylate as carriers for sulfanilamide. The structural characterization before and after sulfanilamide incorporation was done using FTIR, XRD and SEM. The swelling behavior of p(NIPAM) hydrogels of various cross-linking degrees was monitored with respect to temperature and pH, and the release of sulfanilamide was examined. The results showed that p(NIPAM) hydrogels are promising carriers for sulfanilamide due to their thermosensitivity, volume phase transition temperature close to physiological temperature, and satisfactory results for sulfanilamide incorporation and release.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Michal Pancerz, Joanna Kruk, Marcin Lukasiewicz, Magdalena Witek, Mateusz Kucharek, Jolanta Jaschik, Anna Ptaszek
Summary: In this study, red currant pectin was extracted and its physicochemical properties in aqueous solutions were investigated. The results showed that red currant pectin forms tightly wound coils in dilute solutions, with chains tending to expand and intermolecular interactions being enhanced as concentration increases, leading to the formation of complex structures.
FOOD HYDROCOLLOIDS
(2021)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Przemyslaw J. Jodlowski, Grzegorz Kurowski, Lukasz Kuterasinski, Maciej Sitarz, Piotr Jelen, Jolanta Jaskowska, Andrzej Kolodziej, Anna Pajdak, Zbigniew Majka, Anna Boguszewska-Czubara
Summary: Our study presents a modulated synthesis nanocrystalline defective UiO-66 metal-organic framework as a potential chloroquine diphosphate (CQ) delivery system, showing increased pore volume and enhanced CQ loading. Drug release tests confirmed prolonged CQ release and reduced cardiotoxicity effects in comparison to pure CQ.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2021)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Andrzej Biessikirski, Dominik Czerwonka, Jolanta Bieganska, Lukasz Kuterasinski, Magdalena Ziabka, Michal Dworzak, Michal Twardosz
Summary: This study evaluates the potential application of pyrolysis fuel oils derived from waste plastics in the mining industry. The experimental results indicate that pyrolysis fuel oils can be used as a substitute for Ammonium Nitrate Fuel Oil in mining operations.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Malgorzata Tabaszewska, Jaroslawa Rutkowska, Lukasz Skoczylas, Jacek Slupski, Agata Antoniewska, Sylwester Smolen, Marcin Lukasiewicz, Damian Baranowski, Iwona Duda, Jorg Pietsch
Summary: This study focused on the nutritional value of wild red berries, specifically Taxus baccata L., grown in diverse locations in Poland. The red arils of the berries were found to be high in protein, carbohydrates, lipids, and essential amino acids. They also contained unique fatty acids, making them a potential new source of valuable nutrients and a indicator of environmental contamination due to their tendency to accumulate toxic trace elements.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Katarzyna Wojtasik, Andrzej Danel, Michal Wojtasik, Marcin Lukasiewicz
Summary: The microwave-assisted reductive cyclization reaction using triphenylphosphine as a reducing agent in the synthesis of 1H-pyrazolo[3,4-b]quinoxaline derivatives was investigated, resulting in the discovery of three new derivatives with different donor-acceptor character at position 6. The photophysical properties of these derivatives were studied, indicating their potential use as materials for OLEDs. This research provides a new alternative to the conventional synthesis of pyrazoloquinoxalines and contributes to the field of 1H-pyrazolo[3,4-b]quinoxaline derivative systems.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Marta Liszka-Skoczylas, Wiktor Berski, Mariusz Witczak, Lukasz Skoczylas, Iwona Kowalska, Sylwester Smolen, Pawel Szlachcic, Marcin Koziel
Summary: The study investigated the effects of hydroponic potato cultivation under cover on the physicochemical properties of potato starch, with results showing significant influences of cultivation method on the elemental composition of starch molecules and protein and amylose content.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Przemyslaw J. Jodlowski, Grzegorz Kurowski, Norbert Skoczylas, Anna Pajdak, Mateusz Kudasik, Roman J. Jedrzejczyk, Lukasz Kuterasinski, Piotr Jelen, Maciej Sitarz, Ang Li, Michal Mazur
Summary: This study presents an optimized in-situ synthesis method for Ag and Cu-modified zeolite imidazole frameworks using ultrasonic irradiation. The incorporation of PVP as a stabilizing agent and the modification of Ag and Cu have been found to change the structural parameters of the prepared materials. The methane sorption results confirm that the developed materials exhibit enhanced sorption capacity.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
L. Kuterasinski, U. Filek, M. Zimowska, B. D. Napruszewska, M. Gackowski, P. J. Jodlowski
Summary: This paper reports the optimization of sonochemical assisted desilication of faujasite type zeolite. Shortening the duration of ultrasonic irradiation resulted in higher silicon extraction. The synthesized catalysts showed good catalytic activity and thermal stability, and the FAU-type zeolites can be used as catalysts for the production of diethyl ether or ethylene from ethanol at different reaction temperatures.
MATERIALS RESEARCH BULLETIN
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Anna Stepien, Mariusz Witczak, Teresa Witczak
Summary: This study investigated the water adsorption isotherms and thermal characteristics of pumpkin powder with various inulin additions to develop state diagrams. The results showed that the glass transition temperature and characteristic glass transition temperature of maximum-freeze-concentration increased with increasing inulin additions. The Peleg model was the most suitable for describing the sorption data of the pumpkin-inulin powders, and the Guggenheim-Anderson-de Boer (GAB) monolayer capacity decreased with increasing inulin concentration.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
L. Kuterasinski, G. Kurowski, P. Jelen, M. Sitarz, P. J. Jodlowski
Summary: The oxidation of cyclohexene is an important reaction in organic chemistry for the production of various chemicals. Finding a satisfactory catalyst has been challenging. This study focused on sonochemically preparing Co, Ce, and Pd-containing gamma-Al2O3 catalysts, which have not been studied before in this oxide system. The results showed that all studied catalysts were active in the oxidation of cyclohexene, with Co5Ce5/gamma-Al2O3 prepared via the sonochemically-assisted procedure being the best catalyst.
JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR STRUCTURE
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Roman J. Jedrzejczyk, Anna Gancarczyk, Marzena Iwaniszyn, Lukasz Kuterasinski, Maciej Sitarz, Andrzej Lewicki, Przemyslaw J. Jodlowski
Summary: Post-combustion of methane is an important issue for scientists to address due to the need to reduce methane emission. A converter module for methane combustion, designed for independent use or in combination with a deNOx module, has been successfully investigated in catalytic reactions. The results showed high catalytic activity for methane combustion in both one-step methane removal and deNOx processes.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Lukasz Kuterasinski, Agnieszka M. Wojtkiewicz, Marta Sadowska, Paulina Zeliszewska, Bogna D. Napruszewska, Malgorzata Zimowska, Mateusz Pytlik, Andrzej Biessikirski
Summary: In this research, the detonation properties of Ammonium Nitrate Fuel Oil (ANFO) with modified zeolite Y were investigated. The addition of zeolite Y enhanced the detonation pressure, temperature, compression energy, and heat of explosion of ANFO. The volume of post-blast fumes was also reduced. The velocity of detonation of ANFO could be controlled by the choice of zeolite Y modification.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Anna Korus, Mariusz Witczak, Jaroslaw Korus, Leslaw Juszczak
Summary: The study evaluated the rheology of dough and bread characteristics when 5% or 10% of wheat flour was replaced with lyophilized kale. The incorporation of lyophilized kale affected the rheological properties of the dough and resulted in a decrease in bread volume and porosity. The bread enriched with lyophilized kale also exhibited changes in color and texture, leading to a lower acceptability.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Przemyslaw J. Jodlowski, Klaudia Dymek, Grzegorz Kurowski, Kornelia Hyjek, Anna Boguszewska-Czubara, Barbara Budzynska, Anna Pajdak, Lukasz Kuterasinski, Witold Piskorz, Piotr Jelen, Maciej Sitarz
Summary: Mephedrone is a widely abused stimulant due to its psychoactive effects and low price. This study focuses on the characterization and removal of Mephedrone using zirconium-based metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), and found that the adsorption efficiency and kinetics are strongly influenced by the MOF structure parameters.
MICROPOROUS AND MESOPOROUS MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Gabriela Ziec, Halina Gambus, Marcin Lukasiewicz, Florian Gambus
Summary: The study found that adding teff flour or chia seeds significantly influenced the quality characteristics of bread, including protein, fat, ash, and dietary fiber content. In sensory evaluation, all bread samples were of the best quality, suggesting that these fortifying raw materials can be considered wholesome ingredients in bakery production.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2021)
