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Lizardo, Daniel (Daniel H. ). "Architectural scale biomimetic composites based on chitosan and alginate hydrogels." Thesis, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2015. http://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/98654.
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Thesis: S.B., Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, June 2015.Cataloged from PDF version of thesis. "May 2015."
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Developmental research and characterization was conducted on novel biomaterials for a larger project of product and architectural scale digital fabrication using natural bioplastics and hierarchical computational design carried out by the Mediated Matter team, led by Laia Mogas-Soldevila and Jorge Duro-Royo. Chitosan and alginate (among other natural polymers) are processed from shellfish waste and algae, respectively, and highly viscous solutions are extruded as a layer-by-layer printing material which dries into a solid, single material product with spatially variable functionality. Additional solid materials are added including cellulose microfibers and kaolinite platelets as volumetric aggregates, strengthening or stiffening aggregates, and as modes for directional properties. All materials used for aggregates, like that of the hydrogel matrices, were naturally sourced and recyclable. These composite materials were analyzed through microscopy and mechanical testing to begin to determine their agency in the aforementioned purposes. The most promising materials were selected and then discussed at length in an attempt to understand the factors behind ease of production, scalability, and potential for optimization, and as the research continues, they will be tested in the digital fabrication platform at the installation scale.
by Daniel Lizardo.
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Roellinger, Bettina. "De nouveaux hydrogels composites pour la production et le stockage énergétique." Thesis, Paris Sciences et Lettres (ComUE), 2019. http://www.theses.fr/2019PSLET053.
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Les hydrogels sont des matériaux poreux visco-élastiques formés d'un réseau tridimensionnel généralement de polymères capables d'absorber une grande quantité d'eau. Du fait de leurs propriétés, on les utilise principalement dans l'industrie pharmaceutique, agroalimentaire et dans le domaine des biotechnologies. Au cours de cette thèse, nous proposons d’ouvrir une voie encore peu exploitée qui est l’intégration des hydrogels pour le stockage et la production d’énergie. Dans un premier temps, les étapes qui ont conduit à la formulation ainsi qu’à la caractérisation physico-chimique d’une électrode poreuse à base d’alginate, un polyélectrolyte naturel,et de nanotubes de carbone sont décrites. Une première application consiste à encapsuler des bactéries électro-actives dans la matrice composite de carbone pour la production d’énergie. Le métabolisme particulier de la bactérie anaérobie Geobacter sulfurreducens permet des transferts d’électrons avec le milieu extérieur grâce à des réactions d’oxydo-réduction. Le suivi du courant dans le temps permet ainsi de montrer la prolifération et la viabilité des bactéries dans l’hydrogel jusqu’à déplétion du milieu en nutriments. Une seconde application est l’incorporation de particules d’intercalation du lithium dans cet hydrogel hybride, un matériau potentiellement utilisé dans des batteries en écoulement aqueuse. La caractérisation électro-chimique des couples redox MnO2/LiMn2O4 et FePO4/LiFePO4 au sein de l'hydrogel, montrera qu’il est possible de développer une batterie ion-lithium aqueuse d’une tension nominale de 0.65 V. Ce travail aura donc permis de mettre en avant l'intérêt et les perspectives de cet hydrogel conducteur pour le domaine énergétiqueHydrogels are highly water-absorbent three dimensional viscoelastic networks, mainly based on polymers used in numerous fields such as biotechnology, food and pharmaceutical industry. However, the potential use of these materials in the energy domain has not yet been fully investigated. To bring new insights and perspectives, we have developed during this PhD thesis a spherical macroporous electrode made of a conductive hydrogel. It is composed of sodium alginate, a polyelectrolyte that can form a biocompatible hydrogel when mixed with water in presence of divalent cations. The addition of carbon nanotubes in the solution before gelation leads to the formation of an electronically conductive network. The formulation and the physicochemical characterization are first discussed. Then two direct applications will be detailed. The first one consists in encapsulating electroactive bacteria inside the composite hydrogel. The peculiar metabolism of Geobacter sulfurreducens allows electron transfer with the external medium through oxydo-reduction reactions. Current monitoring allows us to show proliferation and viability of the cells until depletion of nutrients in the medium. The second one is the incorporation of intercalation lithium particles in the same matrix for semi-solid redox flow battery domain. Characterization of the redox couple MnO2/LiMn2O4 and FePO4/LiFePO4 inside the hydrogel, will enable us to develop a Li-ion battery with a 0.65 V nominal tension
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Samchenko, Yu M., S. O. Kryklia, T. P. Poltoratska, Леонід Федорович Суходуб, Леонид Федорович Суходуб, Leonid Fedorovych Sukhodub, Yu O. Isheikina, V. I. Makarenko, and V. V. Konovalova. "Hybrid Hydrogel Materials with Incorporated Nanoparticles." Thesis, Sumy State University, 2013. http://essuir.sumdu.edu.ua/handle/123456789/35464.
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Synthesis and physico-chemical studies of new promising hybrid hydrogels based on polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) acetales and copolymer hydrogels based on vynil monomers have been studied. Acrylamide and Acrylnitrile were used as some of components that carry various fillers . Sponge acetales of polyvinyl alco-hol were used as enforcing net. The synthesized composites demonstrated high strength as compared to standard hydrogels- Yung-module varied in the range of 80 to 300 kPa depending on the extent of PVA ac-etale matrix filling with hydrogel component. The materials showed high sorbability to water and water solutions. Study of swelling kinetics as compared to solvents of various nature (water, ethanol, sunflower oil ) was carried out.
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Marcasuzaa, Pierre. "Composites conducteurs à base de PANI : vers une architecture contrôlée de 2D à 3D." Pau, 2009. http://www.theses.fr/2009PAUU3047.
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Les polymères intrinsèquement conducteurs (PIC) sont une catégorie de matériaux qui connaissent actuellement un important essor. Cependant, leur principal inconvénient est leur insolubilité dans les solvants usuels. C’est pour cela que de nombreuses études les associent avec des matrices polymère pour former des composites. Lors de cette étude, nous avons synthétisé des copolymères à blocs conducteurs dont la structure chimique est contrôlée. Ces copolymères sont composés d’un bloc "matrice" et d’un second bloc conducteur. La première partie, polystyrène ou polyacrylate, est synthétisée par polymérisation radicalaire contrôlée (ATRP) afin de maîtriser les masses molaires (entre 5 000 et 15 000 g/mol) et la polymolécularité (Ip). La partie conductrice est un oligomère d’aniline. Puis, les deux blocs sont couplés pour former un copolymère dibloc. Cette synthèse est réalisée par voie conventionnelle (chauffage bain d’huile) et sous irradiation micro-onde. Une autre architecture de copolymère est réalisée, il s’agit du greffage de polyaniline sur un polymère naturel, le chitosane. En effet, celui-ci apporte des propriétés filmogène, mais également la possibilité de réaliser des hydrogels par réticulation du copolymère greffé. Ainsi un réseau dans lequel la PANI est répartie de façon homogène est obtenuIntrinsically conducting polymers (ICPs) are a recent category of materials which currently make strong great strides. However, their main inconvenience is their insolubility in the usual solvents. That’s why lots of studies associate them with polymer matrices to make composites. During this study, conductive blocks copolymers with controlled architecture were obtained. These copolymers consist of a "matrix" block and a second conductive block. The first part, polystyrene or polyacrylate, is synthesized by controlled radical polymerization (ATRP) to control the molecular weight (between 5 000 and 15 000 g / mol) and the polydispersity (Ip). The conductive part is an oligomer of aniline. Then, both blocks are coupled to obtain a diblock copolymer. This synthesis is realized by conventional heating (bath of oil) and under microwave irradiation. Other architecture of copolymer is realized, it consists on the graft of polyaniline onto a natural polymer, the chitosane which brings coating properties, and the possibility of realizing hydrogels by crosslinking of grafting copolymer. So a network in which the PANI is distributed in a homogeneously is obtained
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Frayssinet, Antoine. "Hydrogels composites collagène/acide hyaluronique cellularisés et biomimétiques pour la régénération du Nucleus Pulposus." Electronic Thesis or Diss., Sorbonne université, 2020. http://www.theses.fr/2020SORUS312.
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50 % des douleurs dorsales chroniques sont associées à une dégénérescence du disque intervertébral (IVD). Nous avons émis l'hypothèse qu'un hydrogel biomimétique favoriserait la régénération du Nucleus Pulposus, la partie centrale de l’IVD, en fournissant des signaux physiques adéquats à des cellules souches mésenchymateuses (MSC) pour se différencier en nucléopulpocytes. Avec des teneurs différentes en acide hyaluronique fonctionnalisé (HA-Tyr), des hydrogels composites Collagène/HA-Tyr ont été synthétisés et caractérisés par microscopies électroniques à balayage et à transmission, rhéologie, DSC, par test de dégradation enzymatique in vitro accélérée et par tests de capacité à absorber l’eau. Des MSC ont ensuite été incorporées dans les composites Col/HA-Tyr, puis cultivées pendant 28 jours. La viabilité cellulaire a été évaluée, et leur différenciation en nucléopulpocytes analysée par PCR quantitative et par immunohistochimie indirecte. La présence de plusieurs marqueurs de différenciation des nucléopulpocytes, tels que le Collagène de type II, l'Agrécane et le KRT 18 a été suivie. Le processus de fabrication a permis la génération d'hydrogels hautement hydratés (> 90%), mécaniquement biomimétiques, résistants à la dégradation enzymatique et dans lesquels la fibrillogenèse du collagène a été préservée. En absence de facteur de différenciation, l’élasticité et la structure des hydrogels composites Col/HA-Tyr semble suffire pour induire la différenciation des MSC incorporées en nucléopulpocytes. Développée suivant une approche biomimétique, cette plateforme d'hydrogels composites Col/HA-Tyr parait donc prometteuse pour la régénération du disque intervertébralHalf of chronic back pain is associated with intervertebral disc (IVD) degeneration. We hypothesized that a biomimetic hydrogel would promote the regeneration of the Nucleus Pulposus, the central part of IVD. Hydrogels will provide cues to incorporated mesenchymal stem cells (MSC) to in situ differentiate into nucleopulpocytes. With different contents of functionalized hyaluronan (HA-Tyr), Collagen/HA-Tyr hydrogels were produced and characterized using scanning and transmission electron microscopy, rheology, DSC, accelerated in vitro enzymatic degradation and tested for their ability to absorb water. MSC were then incorporated within Col/HA-Tyr composites and cultured over 28 days. Cell viability was assessed and cell differentiation was analysed by quantitative PCR and indirect immunohistochemistry. The presence of several nucleopulpocytes differentiation markers, such as type II Collagen, Aggrecan and KRT 18 was monitored. The manufacturing process allowed the generation of highly hydrated hydrogels (> 90%), mechanically biomimetic, resistant against enzymatic degradation, in which collagen fibrillogenesis was preserved. Without any differentiation factor, both elasticity and structure of the Col/HA-Tyr composite hydrogels seems to be sufficient to induce the differentiation of the incorporated MSCs into nucleopulpocytes. In addition, the presence of collagen was necessary for an adequate cell adhesion. Developed according to a biomimetic approach, this platform of Col-HA-Tyr hydrogels appears promising for the intervertebral disc repair
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Mushi, Ngesa Ezekiel. "Chitin nanofibers, networks and composites : Preparation, structure and mechanical properties." Doctoral thesis, KTH, Biokompositer, 2014. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:kth:diva-155528.
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Chitin is an important reinforcing component in load-bearing structures in many organisms such as insects and crustaceans (i.e. shrimps, lobsters, crabs etc.). It is of increasing interest for use in packaging materials as well as in biomedical applications. Furthermore, biological materials may inspire the development of new man-made material concepts. Chitinmolecules are crystallized in extended chain conformations to form nanoscale fibrils of about 3 nm in diameter. In the present study, novel materialshave been developed based on a new type of chitin nanofibers prepared from the lobster exoskeleton. Improved understanding about effects of chitin from crustaceans and chitin material preparation on structure is provided through Atomic Force Microscopy(AFM) (paper I&II), Scanning Transmission Electron Microscopy(STEM) (paper I&II), X-Ray Diffraction (XRD), Intrinsic Viscosity, solid state 13C Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) (paper II), Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscopy(FE-SEM) (paper I, II, III, IV & V), Ultraviolet-Visible Spectrophotometryand Dynamic Light Scattering (DLS) (paper III). The presence of protein was confirmed through colorimetric method(paper I & II). An interesting result from the thesis is the new features of chitin nanofiber including small diameter, high molar mass or nanofiber length,and high purity. The structure and composition of the nanofibers confirms this (paper I & II). Furthermore, the structure and properties of the corresponding materials confirm the uniqueness of the present nanofibers: chitin membrane (I & II), polymer matrix composites (III),and hydrogels (paper IV). Improved mechanical properties compared with typical data from the literature were confirmed for chitin nanofiber membranes in paper II, chitin-chitosan polymer matrix composites in paper III, and chitin hydrogel in paper IV. Mechanical tests included dynamic mechanical analysis and uniaxial tensile tests. Mechanical properties of chitin hydrogels were evaluated based onrheological and compression properties (paper IV). The values were the highest reported for this kind of chitin material. Furthermore, the relationships between materials structure and properties were analyzed. For membranes and polymer matrix nanocomposites, the degree of dispersion is an important parameter. For the hydrogels, the preparation procedure is very simple and has interesting practical potential. Chitin-binding characteristics of cuticular proteins areinteresting fornovel bio-inspired material development. In the present work(paper V), chitin nanofibers with newfeaturesincluding high surface area and low protein content were combined with resilin-like protein possessing the chitin-binding characteristics. Hydrated chitin-resilin nanocomposites with similar composition as in rubber-like insect cuticles were prepared. The main objective was to improve understanding on the role of chitin-binding domain on mechanical properties. Resilin is a rubber-like protein present in insects. The exon I (comprising 18 N-terminal elastic repeat units) together with or without the exon II (a typical cuticular chitin-binding domain) from the resilin gene CG15920 found in Drosophila melanogasterwere cloned and the encoded proteins were expressed as soluble products in Escherichia coli.Resilin-like protein with chitin-binding domain (designated as ResChBD) adsorbedin significant amount to chitin nanofiber surface andprotein-bound cuticle-like soft nanocomposites were formed. Although chitin bindingwas taking place only in proteinswith chitin-binding domain, the global mechanical behavior of the hydrated chitin-resilin nanocomposites was not so sensitive to this chitin-resilin interaction. In summary, chitin is an interesting material component with high potential as mechanical reinforcement in a variety of nanomaterials. The present study reports the genesisof novel chitin nanofibers and outlines the basic relationships between structure and properties for materials based on chitin. Future work should be directed towards both bio-inspired studies of the nanocomposite chitin structures in organisms, as well as the industrial applications of chitin waste from the food industry. Chitin nanofibers can strengthen the properties of materials, andprovide optical transparency as well as biological activities such as antimicrobial properties.QC 20141110
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Kryklia, S. O., Yu M. Samchenko, N. O. Pasmurtseva, V. V. Konovalova, and S. M. Scherbakov. "Nano-Sized Hydrogel Composites Based on N-Isopropylacrylamide and Magnetite for Controlled Drug Delivery." Thesis, Sumy State University, 2015. http://essuir.sumdu.edu.ua/handle/123456789/42510.
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Synthesis and characterization studies of promising nano-sized hydrogel composites based on nisopropylacrylamide and magnetite have been studied. N-isopropylacrylamide (NIPA) gel component was used as a carrier of various drugs, magnetite was used as a magneto-responsive component. Presence of magnetite it was proved by EPR method. Composite nanoparticles were characterized by electron microscopy (TEM) and by dynamyc light scattering (DLS) method. It was shown that the average size of nanoparticles is 50 or 100 nm, depending on the method of preparation. The hydrogel is characterized by clear phase transition between swollen and collapsed state upon heating above 32⁰C. Rapid release of the incorporated drug (as a model was used the photosensibilizer -Methylene Blue) observed during thermoresponsive
nanocomposite gels heating in the physiologically acceptable range, but still above phase transition temperature (up to 40–50 ⁰C), allows application of the discussed drug delivery systems in medical hyperthermia.
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Knudsen, Bernard. "A Rheological Examination of Polymer Composites: Including Functionalized Carbon Nanotubes, Viable Polyurethane Alternates, and Contact Lens Hydrogels." Scholar Commons, 2013. http://scholarcommons.usf.edu/etd/4522.
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From medicine to aerospace, innovation in multiple fields will not occur without addressing current questions that still exist in polymer behavior and manipulation. This dissertation represents the research carried out over the course of three separate experiments using rheometry as the key technique to explore the behavior of polymer composites. In all three studies, polymer composites were investigated for changes to their known physical properties caused through the addition of a filler or functionalization.
Chapter Two examines the possibility of enhancing poly(4-methyl-1-pentene) through the use of soluble carbon nanotubes. In this series of experiments, carbon nanotubes were covalently functionalized using reductive alkylation with a dodecyl group to render them easily soluble in the same organic solvents as low molecular weight poly(4-methyl-1-pentene). The polymer and the functionalized nanotubes were dissolved together in carbon tetrachloride then the solvent is removed leaving the functionalized nanotubes uniformly dispersed in the polymer matrix. The composites were then compression molded and the changes to the physical properties were explored. The functionalized nanotube filler generally acted to plasticize the samples producing transparent but colored polymers. The samples had a lower modulus and glass transition which was the opposite found by Clayton et al. using sonicated pristine carbon nanotubes.
Polyurethanes have a growing significance in the biomedical field, and we explore the possibility fine tuning the properties of a polyurethane for such uses in Chapter Three. Here, self healing Polycarbonate polyurethanes (PCU) were synthesized with two different soft segments, Nippollan 964 and T-5652, and characterized with dielectric analysis (DEA), differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) and rheometry. The extra methyl group acted to produce a crystalline-like ordered hard segment that caused the 964 PCU to become Arrhenius in the glass transition region where the 5652 PCU had followed WLF behavior. Results showed the pendent methyl group acted to impart a crystalline-like character to the 964 PCU making it a candidate for applications that would be suited to a stiffer polymer.
In Chapter Four we explore the possibility of increasing the wearability and comfort of contact lenses through increased hydration. The hydrogels 2-hydroxyethylmethacrylate (HEMA) and glycidyl methacrylate (GMA) solutions were created in three concentrations; neat, 50/50 and 60/40. Into these samples [Cu2({μ2-CO2}R)4(axial)2] (Cu(II) 4-hydroxybenzoic acid (MHBC) were dissolved 0.05% by weight. The samples were then polymerized via UV polymerization and compression molded. The experiments performed included penetration resistance , water absorption, micro hardness and glass transition. Addition of the MHBC acted to increase the water uptake of the samples but also reduced their ability to withstand mechanical penetration. With further study into crosslinking of the polymers, the MHBC could show promise in increasing hydration for commercial use.
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Hawkins, Ashley Marie. "BIODEGRADABLE HYDROGELS AND NANOCOMPOSITE POLYMERS: SYNTHESIS AND CHARACTERIZATION FOR BIOMEDICAL APPLICATIONS." UKnowledge, 2012. http://uknowledge.uky.edu/cme_etds/10.
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Hydrogels are popular materials for biological applications since they exhibit properties like that of natural soft tissue and have tunable properties. Biodegradable hydrogels provide an added advantage in that they degrade in an aqueous environment thereby avoiding the need for removal after the useful lifetime. In this work, we investigated poly(β-amino ester) (PBAE) biodegradable hydrogel systems. To begin, the factors affecting the macromer synthesis procedure were studied to optimize the reproducibility of the resulting hydrogels made and create new methods of tuning the properties. Hydrogel behavior was then tuned by altering the hydrophilic/hydrophobic balance of the chemicals used in the synthesis to develop systems with linear and two-phase degradation profiles. The goal of the research was to better understand methods of controlling hydrogel properties to develop systems for several biomedical applications.
Several systems with a range of properties were synthesized, and their in vitro behavior was characterized (degradation, mechanical properties, cellular response, etc.). From these studies, materials were chosen to serve as porogen materials and an outer matrix material to create a composite scaffold for tissue engineering. In most cases, a porous three dimensional scaffold is ideal for cellular growth and infiltration. In this work, a composite with a slow degrading outer matrix PBAE with fast degrading PBAE microparticles was created. First, a procedure for developing porogen particles of controlled size from a fast-degrading hydrogel material was developed. Porogen particles were then entrapped in the outer hydrogel matrix during polymerization. The resulting composite systems were degraded and the viability of these systems as tissue engineering scaffolds was studied.
In a second area of work, two polymer systems, one PBAE hydrogel and one sol-gel material were altered through the addition of iron oxide nanoparticles to create materials with remote controlled properties. Iron oxide nanoparticles have the ability to heat in an alternating magnetic field due to the relaxation processes. The incorporation of these nanoscale heating sources into thermosensitive polymer systems allowed remote actuation of the physical properties. These materials would be ideal for use in applications where the system can be changed externally such as in remote controlled drug delivery.
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Butcher, Annabel Louise. "Deformation and fracture of soft materials for cartilage tissue engineering." Thesis, University of Cambridge, 2018. https://www.repository.cam.ac.uk/handle/1810/277890.
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Damaged cartilage can cause severe pain and restricted mobility, with few long term treatments available. The developing field of tissue engineering offers an alternative to the currently used full joint replacement. Restoring damaged cartilage through tissue engineering would enable an active lifestyle to be recovered and retained, without restrictions to joint mobility. This is increasingly important as the prevalence of osteoarthritis rises. Tissue engineering requires biomaterial scaffolds that mimic the function of the tissue while cells develop, and so the scaffold must provide the appropriate biological, chemical and mechanical stimuli. In this work, methods were developed to enable the design of scaffolds that mimic the microstructure and mechanical properties of articular cartilage. Electrospinning was investigated as a method to mimic the nanoscale collagen fibres within cartilage extracellular matrix. A parametric study was conducted to determine how changes to a gelatin solution affect the mechanical properties of the non-woven fibrous mesh. The solution properties had a clear impact on the morphology of the fibres, but the effect on the mesh mechanical properties was convoluted. The results demonstrated the need for greater understanding of the 3D morphology of electrospun meshes, to establish how these may be altered in order to design scaffolds with desirable mechanical properties. The fracture mechanics of soft materials are complex, and are generally overlooked when designing tissue engineering scaffolds. The complexities have led to a lack of standardised testing, making comparisons between studies impractical. In this work, fracture testing methods were compared, using a viscoelastic polymer to mimic some of the complexities of soft tissue mechanics. Mode III trouser tear tests and mode I pure shear tests were found to provide reliable measurements. Due to the ease of testing small samples, trouser tear testing was concluded to be the most advantageous for determining the fracture resistance of soft tissue engineering scaffolds. Finally, electrospun meshes were combined with hydrogels to create biomimetic scaffolds, which were characterised using tensile and trouser tear fracture tests. Fibre-reinforcement was shown to enhance the mechanical properties of a weak hydrogel, but diminished those of a strong, tough polyacrylamide (PAAm)-alginate hydrogel. The PAAm-alginate hydrogel exhibited mechanical properties close to those of natural articular cartilage, but without the microstructure that would enhance its suitability for use as a cartilage tissue engineering scaffold. An alternative method for reinforcing PAAm-alginate was proposed, which shows promise for producing a biocompatible scaffold that mimics both the mechanics and the microstructure of articular cartilage. Ultimately, this thesis aimed to improve the design of biomimetic scaffolds for cartilage tissue engineering, and advance mechanical characterisation techniques within this field.
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Wang, Chunhua, C. Mu, and W. Lin. "A Novel Microspheres Composite Hydrogels Cross-linked by Methacrylated Gelatin Nanoparticles - 45: Enhanced Mechanical Property and Biocompatibility." Verein für Gerberei-Chemie und -Technik e. V, 2019. https://slub.qucosa.de/id/qucosa%3A34268.
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Content: Nowadays, protein-based nanoparticle as a biodegradable, biocompatible product attracts considerable interest for new uses in specialized technical areas. Gelatin is a denatured, biodegradable,
and nonimmunogenic protein obtained by controlled hydrolysis of the triple-helix structure of collagen into single-strain molecules. As an amphiphilic biopolymer, gelatin can easily assemble into different kinds of aggregates under the defined pH and temperature and the resulting gelatin nanoparticles have been developed to be applied in the food industry and biomedical fields. Herein we report a novel
macromolecular microsphere composites (MMC) hydrogels with the use of prepared methacrylated gelatin nanoparticles (MA-GNP) as the cross-linker. MA-GNP have the ability of chemical crosslinking by the
polymerization of C=C bonds, such that the composite hydrogels can be formed by radical polymerization of acrylamide (AAm) on the surface of MA-GNP. The smooth spherical particles with an average size of
~100 nm have been synthesized through a modified two-step desolvation method as proved by atomic force microscopy (AFM). The results of nuclear magnetic resonance and dynamic light scattering further
confirm the presence of reactive groups (C=C bonds) in the particles and its narrow sizes distribution. The resulting composite hydrogels (MA-GNP/PAAm) are porous materials with tunable pore sizes and exhibit enhanced compressive resistance and elasticity as well. Increasing appropriately the dosage of MA-GNP reduces the equilibrium swelling ratio and improves thermal stability of the gels. Moreover, all the hydrogels exhibit prolonged blood-clotting time, nonhemolytic nature and strong suitability for cell proliferation, indicating the improved antithrombogenicity and excellent cyto-compatibility. It suggests
that the novel MA-GNP/PAAm hydrogels have potential application as tissue engineer scaffold materials, and the MA-GNP can be a promising macromolecular microsphere cross-linker for application in biomedical materials. The present work not only exploits new strategies to fabricate MMC hydrogels but also advance the potential application of biodegradable gelatin-based nanoparticles in biomedical fields.
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1. A well-dispersed methacrylated gelatin nanoparticle (MA-GNP) with an average size of ~100 nm is presented by a modified two-step desolvation method.
2. MA-GNP is readily introduced into the polyacrylamide (PAAm) system as a cross-linker to prepare macromolecular microsphere composites (MMC) hydrogels via a free radical polymerization reaction.
3. MA-GNP is an effective cross-linker, improving both the compressive resistance and elasticity of MMC hydrogels as well as the biocompatibility.
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Bas, Onur. "Deterministic design & additive biomanufacturing of biomimetic soft network composites for tissue engineering applications." Thesis, Queensland University of Technology, 2018. https://eprints.qut.edu.au/116584/10/Onur_Bas_Thesis.pdf.
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Design strategies inspired by nature open up new avenues in materials design and facilitate the development of innovative materials outperforming their conventionally engineered counterparts. In this thesis, bioinspired design principles based on the physicochemical and morphological properties of soft biological materials were used to develop functional soft network composites (SNCs) intended for soft tissue engineering applications. These SNCs consist of a network of 3D printed microfibres and a hydrogel matrix mimicking the collagens and proteoglycans present in native extracellular matrices, respectively. Our results suggest that this new class of composites are suitable for tissue engineering a broad range of soft tissues including cartilage, skin, ligament, tendon, muscle and heart valve.
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Santana, Genelane Cruz. "Caracterização e viabilidade do uso de hidrogéis compósitos poli (álcoolvinílico)/atapulgita em sistemas de liberação de fármaco." Universidade Federal de Sergipe, 2012. https://ri.ufs.br/handle/riufs/3521.
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Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível SuperiorComposites hydrogels were developed in film shape based on poly vinyl alcohol (PVA) using acidified attapulgite as crosslinking agent. The hydrogel composites were obtained in solution with amounts of attapulgite ranging from 0.05 to 2% in the polymer matrix in order to study its influence on the crystallinity, in the swelling properties and in the release of gentamicin sulphate. The obtained composites were characterized by XRD, FTIR and DSC. According to XRD data the polymer crystallinity is not affected by the clay addition, however, the presence of attapulgite modifies the melting and crystallization temperatures, behavior observed by DSC measures. In general, graphical profile of FTIR showed that there are interactions between PVA and attapulgite. The hydration kinetics at 37°C is independent of pH values and shown to obey the Fickian diffusion mechanism with values of n<0.5. Thus, the viability of hydrogels in drug delivery systems was evaluated by the swelling degree and by in vitro release. These two aspects were dependent on the concentration of the drug. Thus, although preliminaries, the results from release of gentamicin sulphate using PVA/attapulgite composites hydrogels proved be promising for future application.
Foram desenvolvidos hidrogéis compósito na forma de filme a base de poli (álcool vinílico) (PVA) usando a atapulgita acidificada como agente de reticulação. Os hidrogéis compósitos foram obtidos em solução variando a quantidade de atapulgita (0,05-2%) na matriz polimérica visando estudar sua influência na cristalinidade, nas propriedades de intumescimento e na liberação do sulfato de gentamicina. Os materiais preparados foram caracterizados por DRX, FTIR, DSC. Segundo os dados do DRX a cristalinidade do polímero não é afetada pela adição da argila, em contrapartida, a presença da atapulgita altera as temperaturas de fusão e cristalização, comportamento verificado pelo DSC. De maneira geral, o perfil gráfico do FTIR evidenciou que há interações entre a atapulgita e o PVA. A cinética de hidratação a 37°C mostrou ser independente do valor de pH e demostrou obedecer ao mecanismo de difusão fickiana com valores de n<0,5. Desse modo, a viabilidade dos hidrogéis em sistema de liberação de fármacos foi avaliada pelo grau de intumescimento e liberação in vitro. Estes dois aspectos foram dependentes da concentração do fármaco. Assim, apesar de preliminares, os resultados de liberação do sulfato de gentamicina utilizando hidrogéis compósito PVA/ atapulgita mostraram-se promissores para uma futura aplicação.
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Jordan, Alex Michael. "FIBER-COMPOSITE IN SITU FABRICATION: MULTILAYER COEXTRUSION AS AN ENABLING TECHNOLOGY." Case Western Reserve University School of Graduate Studies / OhioLINK, 2016. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=case1467832877.
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Strange, Daniel Geoffrey Tyler. "Mechanics of biomimetic materials for tissue engineering of the intervertebral disc." Thesis, University of Cambridge, 2013. https://www.repository.cam.ac.uk/handle/1810/244660.
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Tissue engineering offers a paradigm shift in the treatment of back pain. Engineered intervertebral discs could replace degenerated tissue and overcome the limitations of current treatments that disrupt the biomechanics of the spine. New materials, which exhibit sophisticated mechanical responses, are needed to provide templates for tissue regeneration. These behaviours include time-dependent deformation---facilitating shock absorption and nutrient transfer---and strong material anisotropy and tensile-compressive nonlinearities---providing flexibility in controlled directions. In this work, frameworks for the design of materials with controllable structure-property relationships are developed. The time-dependent mechanical properties of composites of agar, alginate and gelatin hydrogels are investigated. It is shown that the time-dependent responses of the composites can be tuned over a wide range. It is then demonstrated that materials mimicking the fibre-reinforced nature of natural tissues can be developed by infiltrating thick electrospun fibre networks with alginate. These fibre-reinforced hydrogels have tensile and compressive properties that can be separately altered. To better understand the mechanical behaviour of these hydrogel-based materials, improved methods for characterising poroelastic and poroviscoelastic time-dependent material properties using indentation are developed. It is shown that poroviscoelastic relaxation is the product of separate poroelastic and viscoelastic relaxation responses. The techniques developed here provide a methodology to rapidly characterise the properties of time-dependent materials and to create materials with complex structure-property relationships similar to those found in natural tissues; they present a framework for biomimetic materials design. The work in this thesis can be used to inform the design of clinically relevant tissue engineering treatments and help the quarter of a million people each year who undergo spinal surgery to reduce back pain.
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Roux, Rémi. "Élaboration d'assemblages colloïdaux à partir de nanoparticules de poly(acide lactique) et de chitosane." Thesis, Lyon 1, 2013. http://www.theses.fr/2013LYO10088/document.
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Les assemblages colloïdaux représentent une nouvelle piste très prometteuse dans le domaine de l'ingénierie tissulaire. Idéalement, ce type d'assemblage permet l'obtention de matériaux injectables et gélifiants sur le site lésionnel, favorisant par la suite le développement de néo-tissus viables. Ce travail porte sur la formation de tels assemblages à base de chitosane et de poly(acide lactique) (PLA). Deux types d'assemblages ont été conçus et étudiés dans ce travail. Dans une première approche, le mélange de particules anioniques de poly (acide lactique) (PLA) avec du chitosane en solution faiblement acide conduit à la formation de « gels composites », résultant des interactions colloïde-polymère. Des analyses rhéologiques et de diffusion des rayons X aux petits angles ont permit de mettre en évidence le mode de formation et l'influence de plusieurs paramètres sur les propriétés finales de ces gels. Notamment, ils présentent des propriétés rhéofluidifiantes et un caractère réversible, c'est-à-dire que le gel peut se reformer après déstructuration mécanique. Le second type d'assemblage résulte du mélange de particules anioniques de PLA et de nanogels cationiques de chitosane, conduisant à la formation de « gels colloïdaux », par interactions colloïde-colloïde. L'influence de plusieurs facteurs sur la formation et les propriétés de ces gels a également été étudiée par mesures rhéologiques. Notre étude s'est notamment orientée sur la caractérisation et la stabilité des hydrogels physiques de chitosane sous forme colloïdale, ainsi que sur l'optimisation de leur cohésionColloidal assemblies may be a promising pathway to obtain injectable scaffolds favoring the development of neo-tissue in regenerative medicine. This work investigates the formation of such assemblies composed of chitosan, soluble or in suspension (nano-hydrogel), and poly(lactic acid) (PLA) nanoparticles. Two types of assemblies are studied. As a first approach, mixing negatively charged PLA particles and chitosan solution leads to the formation of “composite gels”, based on colloidpolymer interactions. Rheological and Small Angle X-Ray Scattering measurements highlighted the formation process and the influence of various parameters on final properties of these gels, which features shear-thinning and reversibility behavior, that is, the capacity to gel again after yielding. PLA nanoparticles could also be mixed with cationic chitosan nanoparticles, which are crosslinker free nano-hydrogels, leading to the formation of “colloidal gels”, based on colloid-colloid interactions. Influence of various parameters on gel synthesis and properties are investigated through rheological measurements. The study also focuses on the characterization and control of the morphological and cohesion properties of chitosan nanogel
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Kosto, Kimberly Bryan 1977. "Hindered transport in composite hydrogels." Thesis, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2004. http://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/28358.
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Thesis (Ph. D.)--Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Dept. of Chemical Engineering, 2004.Includes bibliographical references (leaves 143-152).
The ultimate goal of this research was to develop a greater understanding of the structural components needed to describe transport within the glomerular basement membrane (GBM). Specifically, dimensionless diffusive and convective hindrance factors were investigated by measuring macromolecular permeability through synthetic, two-fiber, agarose-dextran hydrogels at very small or very high Pe, respectively. By comparing diffusion and convection in the synthetic hydrogel with corresponding measurements in isolated rat GBM, further insight regarding the structure responsible for transport through the GBM was gained. In order to compare diffusive hindrances in the synthetic gels with those in isolated GBM, partitioning in agarose-dextran hydrogels was also examined. Additionally, hindered transport theories were tested. In studying diffusion, partitioning, and convection, macromolecules with Stokes-Einstein radii (r) ranging from 2.7 to 5.9 nm were used. Gels with agarose volume fractions of 0.040 and 0.080 were studied with dextran volume fractions (assuming dextran acts as a fiber) ranging from 0 to 0.0076 and 0 to 0.011, respectively. For the diffusion studies, two globular proteins (ovalbumin and bovine serum albumin) and three narrow fractions of Ficoll, a spherical polysaccharide, were used. For the partitioning and convection studies, four narrow fractions of Ficoll were used. Diffusivities of fluorescein-labeled macromolecules were measured in dilute aqueous solution (D[infinity]), agarose gels (D[alpha]), and agarose-dextran composite gels (D) using fluorescence recovery after photobleaching.
(cont.) For both agarose concentrations, the Darcy permeability (K) decreased by an order of magnitude as the dextran concentration in the gel was increased from zero to its maximum value. For a given gel composition, the relative diffusivity (D/D[infinity]) decreased as r increased, a hallmark of hindered diffusion. For a given test molecule, D/D[infinity] was lowest in the most concentrated gels, as expected. As the dextran concentration was increased to its maximum value, 2-3 fold decreases in relative diffusivity resulted for both agarose gel concentrations. The reductions in macromolecular diffusivities caused by incorporating various amounts of dextran into agarose gels could be predicted fairly accurately from the measured decreases in K, using an effective medium model. This suggests that one might be able to predict diffusivity variations in complex, multicomponent hydrogels (e.g. those in body tissue) in the same manner, provided that values of K can be obtained. Equilibrium partition coefficients ([Phi],the concentration in the gel divided by that in free solution) of fluorescein-labeled Ficolls in pure agarose and agarose-dextran composite gels were measured as a function of gel composition and Ficoll size. As expected, [Phi] generally decreased as the Ficoll size increased (for a given gel composition) or as the amount of dextran incorporated into the gel increased (for a given agarose concentration and Ficoll size). The decrease in [Phi] that accompanied dextran addition was predicted well by an excluded volume theory in which agarose and dextran were both treated as rigid, straight, randomly positioned and oriented fibers ...
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Desorme, Mylène. "Filage du chitosane pour l’élaboration de textiles biomédicaux innovants." Thesis, Lyon 1, 2011. http://www.theses.fr/2011LYO10112.
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Ce travail concerne le développement de nouvelles méthodes de filage du chitosane ainsi que l’étude des propriétés morphologiques, mécaniques et biologiques des fibres obtenues, en vue de leur utilisation sous forme de fils et textiles dans des applications biomédicales (en particulier, la constitution de prothèses pariétales pour la chirurgie viscérale et de pansements pour le traitement des plaies chroniques). Les monofilaments sont élaborés à partir de solutions hydroalcooliques de chitosane. Les deux procédés décrits sont basés sur la gélification physique du polymère sans utiliser d’agent réticulant externe. L’étude systématique des paramètres physico-chimiques mis en jeu au cours de la formation des fibres a permis de déterminer les paramètres clés permettant le contrôle de la morphologie cristalline des fibres, notamment les fractions cristalline anhydre et hydratée. Les propriétés mécaniques des fibres de chitosane sont stables au moins jusqu'à 6 mois de stockage à l'ambiante, et ont pu être optimisées en jouant à la fois sur des paramètres « procédé » (étirages du filament aux différentes étapes du procédé d’élaboration) et sur des paramètres physicochimiques (concentration en chitosane dans le collodion, masse moléculaire du polymère et composition du solvant hydroalcoolique). L’observation de la morphologie des fibres à différentes échelles par diffusion/diffraction des rayons X et microscopie électronique en relation avec les propriétés mécaniques a permis d’appréhender l'évolution microstructurale au cours de l'étirage, notamment le mécanisme de formation de fibrilles d'une part, et les échelles clés pour l'interprétation du comportement à rupture des fibres (morphologie en agrégats de 100-300 nm). Enfin, une implantation en souscutané chez le rat de fibres de chitosane possédant différentes morphologies cristallines (anhydre et hydratée) a validé le potentiel de ces fibres pour leurs applications biologiques avec une excellente tolérance des biomatériaux implantés (réponses inflammatoire et tissulaire très limitées) et une faible biodégradabilité après 90 jours d'implantationThis work deals with the development of new chitosan fiber spinning processes and the study of morphological, mechanical and biological properties of obtained fibers, in the perspective of their use as yarns or textiles in biomedical applications (in particular, the design of abdominal reinforcement meshes for visceral surgery and wound dressings for the treatment of chronic wounds). The monofilaments were elaborated from hydroalcoholic chitosan solutions. The two processes that we described are based on the physical gelation of the polymer without using any external crosslinking agent. The systematic study of physico-chemical parameters occurring during the fiber formation allowed to determine the key parameters controlling the crystalline morphology of fibers, especially the anhydrous and hydrated crystalline fractions. The mechanical properties of chitosan fibers are stable at least up to 6 months of storage at ambient atmosphere, and were optimized by acting on processing parameters (filament stretching at different steps of its elaboration) and physico-chemical parameters (chitosan concentration in the dope, molecular weight of the polymer and composition of the hydroalcoholic solvent). The observation of the fiber morphology at different length scales by X-ray diffusion/diffraction and electronic microscopy in relation to their mechanical properties allowed us to comprehend the microstructural evolution during fiber stretching, including the mechanism of fibril formation and the key length scales to understand the behaviour at break of fibers (100-300 nm aggregate morphology). Finally, a subcutaneous implantation of chitosan fibers with different crystalline morphologies (anhydrous and hydrated) validated the potential of these fibers in their biological applications with an excellent tolerance of implanted biomaterials (very low inflammatory and tissue reactions) and a low biodegradability after 90 days of implantation
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Binti, Adrus Nadia [Verfasser], Mathias [Akademischer Betreuer] Ulbricht, and Christian [Akademischer Betreuer] Mayer. "Stimuli-Responsive Hydrogels and Hydrogel Pore-Filled Composite Membranes / Nadia Adrus. Gutachter: Christian Mayer. Betreuer: Mathias Ulbricht." Duisburg, 2012. http://d-nb.info/1021899720/34.
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Perez, Edward Peña. "Bilayer composite hydrogels for corneal prostheses." Thesis, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1995. http://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/11786.
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Belda, Marín Cristina. "Silk bionanocomposites : design, characterization and potential applications." Thesis, Compiègne, 2020. http://www.theses.fr/2020COMP2570.
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Les « bionanocomposites » à base de soie sont des matériaux qui suscitent un intérêt croissant dans de nombreuses applications, et en particulier dans le domaine biomédical, de par leur capacité à combiner les propriétés de la fibroïne (biodégradabilité, biocompatibilité et propriétés mécaniques intéressantes) et celles des nanoparticules (NP). L’objectif de ce travail est de (i) développer une méthode efficace, et « facile » à mettre en oeuvre, permettant l’élaboration de plusieurs types de bionanocomposites de soie ; (ii) fournir une caractérisation approfondie pour une meilleure compréhension de l’interface soie/NP ; et (iii) présenter des applications pertinentes en relation avec les propriétés spécifiques de ces bionanocomposites. Pour ce faire, les NP, d’or (Au NP), d’argent (Ag NP) et d’oxyde de fer (IONP) ont été utilisées en raison de leurs propriétés bien connues. L’élaboration de bionanocomposites à base de soie, tels que les tissus électrofilées, hydrogels, aérogels, éponges et structures imprimés en 3D est décrite. Une caractérisation approfondie, y compris des mesures in situ (pendant la formation du gel) et des analyses ex situ (une fois le gel formé), des hydrogels de soie montre qu’aucune différence significative n’est observée dans la structure de l’hydrogel, alors que la biocompatibilité des matériaux est préservée. Enfin, une application potentielle pour chaque « bionanocomposite » est présentée. Dans une perspective biomédicale, les hydrogels soie-Ag NP montrent une activité antibactérienne significative. Les hydrogels soie-IONP, implantés dans le cerveau d’un rat et suivis par imagerie de résonance magnétique (IRM), montrent l’induction d’une procédure de régénération du cerveau pendant au moins 3 mois. Dans une perspective liée à la dépollution, les hydrogels soie-Au NP montrent des performances remarquables dans la catalyse de la réaction de réduction du bleu de méthylène par le borohydrure de sodiumSilk-based bionancompoistes have attracted a growing interest in numerous applications, particularly in the biomedical field, owing to their ability to combine the specific properties of silk fibroin (biodegradability, biocompatibility and interesting mechanical properties) and nanoparticles (NPs). This work aims to (i) develop a straightforward, yet efficient, methodology to design various silk bionanocomposite materials; (ii) provide an in-depth characterization regarding the silk/NPs interface and (iii) provide potential applications which are relevant for the use of these bionanocompoistes. To this end, gold (Au NPs), silver (Ag NPs) and iron oxide (IONPs) NPs are used as model nanomaterials due to their well-known properties. The successful design of silk bionancocomposite electrospun mats, hydrogels, cryogels, sponges and 3D printed structures is described. An in-depth characterization, including in situ (during hydrogel formation) and ex situ (once hydrogel is formed), of silk hydrogel bionanocomposites do not reveal any noticeable structural changes of silk hydrogels, while their biocompatibility is not impacted by the incorporation of NPs. Finally, a potential application for each bionanocomposite is presented. In a biomedical perspective, silk-Ag NPs hydrogels bionanocomposites show significant antibacterial activity. Silk-IONPs hydrogel bionanocomposites are implanted into rat’s brain allowing a good monitoring of the implant by magnetic resonance imaging and inducing a brain regeneration process up to 3 months. In depollution perspective, silk-Au NPs hydrogel bionanocomposites show remarkable ability to adsorb and catalyze the reduction of methylene blue dye by sodium borohydride
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Yang, Xianpeng. "Strong Cellulose Nanofiber Composite Hydrogels via Interface Tailoring." Kyoto University, 2020. http://hdl.handle.net/2433/253333.
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Holdforth, Rachel Katherine. "Conductive carbon nanotube-hydrogel composites for nerve repair." Thesis, University of Cambridge, 2011. http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.609184.
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Kianbakhsh, Pejman. "Recycling polymer composite hydrogen pressure vessels." Thesis, University of Nottingham, 2011. http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.546472.
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By 2002 the world market for polymer composites was 7.2 Million Tons. The automotive and industrial vehicle industry consumes 25% of the world's composite material output. Composite materials benefit the automotive industry in multiple ways. Regulatory pressure that encourages recyclablity and reduction of energy consumption pushes automotive manufacturers to consider new technologies to meet these environmental standards. The work being undertaken in this research is part of an ED integrated Project under the "Sixth Framework of Research and Development Funding". The project title is "Hydrogen Storage Systems for Automotive Application (StorHy)". Within this project, the Recycling Work Package (WP5) aims to develop recycling techniques for glass and carbon fibre reinforced polymer composite pressure vessels that were proposed for hydrogen storage. This thesis describes the development of a SIze reduction technique for the carbon/epoxy and glass/PP pressure vessels with respect to the particle size and investigates ways of preparing the granulated fractions for subsequent processing. An image analysis technique was successfully developed for the characterisation of the reground material from the carbon/epoxy pressure vessel. The same image analysis technique could not be used to analyse the reground material produced from the thermoplastic vessel. Alternatively, the reground material from the thermoplastic vessel were characterised through a sieve analysis technique. The reground material from the thermoset vessel produced in this work could be processed in a fluidized bed rig which is mentioned in a number of publications. In this work, the reground material from the thermoplastic vessel was successfully processed using an injection moulding machine, with mechanical properties as good as comparable to commercial composites. In this study micro mechanical models available in the short fibre composite literature such as Halpin-Tsai and the rule of mixtures were used to predict the stiffness of the injection moulded composites. The trend observed for the Halpin-Tsai model appeared not to be in a good agreement with the experimental data but the rule of mixtures model was found to predict the experimental data more accurately.
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Shi, Guoqiang. "Preparation and properties of polymeric bacteriostatic composite hydrogel." Магістерська робота, Kyiv National University of Technology and Design, 2021. https://er.knutd.edu.ua/handle/123456789/19545.
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The master's thesis is devoted to developing and preparing a composite hydrogel material that can meet the long-term antibacterial properties through a simple physical cross-linking method. The specific research content is as follows: Using PVA and PHMG as raw materials, without introducing initiator and cross-linking agent, through the freezing-thawing method, an antibacterial hydrogel material was prepared. By controlling the PHMG content, freezing time, the number of freeze-thaw cycles and other conditions, the performance of the hydrogel can be adjusted. The best formulation of the hydrogel is found through characterization methods such as light transmittance, swelling rate, dissolution rate, mechanical properties, biocompatibility, and in vitro antibacterial. Prove that the hydrogel has excellent performance-especially long-term antibacterial ability and safety.Магістерська робота присвячена розробці та виготовленню композитного гідрогелевого матеріалу, який може мати довготривалі антибактеріальні властивості за допомогою простого фізичного методу поперечного зшивання. Зміст дослідження полягає в наступному. Використовуючи в якості сировини ПВА та ПГМГ, без введення ініціатора та зшиваючого агента методом заморожування-розморожування було виготовлено антибактеріальний гідрогелевий матеріал. Контролюючи вміст ПГМГ, час заморожування, кількість циклів заморожування-відтавання та інші умови, можна регулювати рівень характеристик гідрогелю. Найкращий склад гідрогелю знайдено шляхом дослідження таких характеристик, як світлопропускання, швидкість набухання, швидкість розчинення, механічні властивості, біосумісність та антибактеріальний ефект in vitro. Доведено, що гідрогель має чудові характеристики, особливо довгострокові антибактеріальні властивості та безпечність у застосуванні.
Магистерская работа посвящена разработке и изготовлению композитного гидрогелевого материала, который может обладать длительными антибактериальными свойствами с помощью простого физического метода поперечной сшивки. Содержание исследования состоит в следующем. Используя в качестве сырья ПВА и ПГМГ, без введения инициатора и сшивающего агента методом замораживания-размораживания был изготовлен антибактериальный гидрогелевый материал. Контролируя содержание ПГМГ, время замораживания, количество циклов замораживания-оттаивания и другие условия можно регулировать уровень характеристик гидрогеля. Лучший состав гидрогеля найден путем исследования таких характеристик, как светопропускание, скорость набухания, скорость растворения, механические свойства, биосовместимость и антибактериальный эффект in vitro. Доказано, что гидрогель обладает отличными характеристиками, особенно долгосрочными антибактериальными свойствами и безопасностью в применении.
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Mottet, Léopold. "Hydrogel composite conducteur pour l'encapsulation de bactéries électroactives." Thesis, Paris 6, 2015. http://www.theses.fr/2015PA066583/document.
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Ce travail de thèse est principalement axé sur la création d'un nouveau réacteur biocompatible permettant l'encapsulation et l'étude de bactéries électroactives. Ce compartiment de taille millimétrique, réalisé par coextrusion, est une capsule à coeur liquide possédant une membrane d'hydrogel conducteur. La synthèse de ce bioréacteur a nécessité la formulation d'un hydrogel composite alginate/nanotubes de carbone en deux étapes. Une première étape rapide crée la matrice d'hydrogel par diffusion d'ions divalents dans un mélange Alginate/nanotubes de carbone. Une seconde étape, plus lente, permet la dialyse du tensioactif stabilisant les nanotubes et la création d'un réseau conducteur au sein de l'hydrogel pour des pourcentages massiques de charges supérieurs à 0,5 %. Ce matériau composite présente alors une conductivité macroscopique d'environ 0,1 S/m. Une étude du matériau par voie électrochimique permet entre autres de suivre cinétiquement la connexion des nanotubes de carbone. Des bactéries peuvent adhérer à la surface de cet hydrogel composite. Nous démontrons qu'il est alors possible de mesurer l'électroactivité d'un biofilm bactérien développé sur la paroi interne d'une capsule conductrice. Ce nouveau compartiment biocompatible ouvre la voie vers le développement d'un outil de criblage pour la sélection de bactéries électroactives mais offre également des perspectives innovantes pour la fabrication de piles bactériennesThis work focuses on the creation of a new biocompatible reactor allowing the encapsulaion and the study of electroactive bacteria. Made by co-extrusion, this millimeter bioreactor is a liquid core capsule with a conducting hydrogel membrane. To create such an object, we formulate a composite hydrogel of alginate/carbon nanotubes in two steps. The first step is rapid and creates the hydrogel matrix by diffusion of divalent ions inside the alginate/carbon nanotubes mix. The second step is slower and permits the dialysis of the surfactant used to stabilize the nanotubes. During this last step, the carbone nanotube network percolates, creating a conducting network in the hydrogel for sufficient nanotube contents (above 0.5 %). This composite material has a macroscopic conductivity around 0.1 S/m. An electrochemical study of this material allows to follow the nanotube connection inside the hydrogel. Bacteria can adhere on this composite hydrogel. Then, we demonstrate that the electroactivity of a biofilm developped on the inner side of the conductive capsule shell can be measured. This new biocompatible and electron-conducting compartment opens the way towards the development of a screening tool for the selection of electroactive bacteria but also brings innovative perspectives in the field of microbial fuel cells fabrication
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Nwakwuo, Christopher Chinedu. "Reactive hydride composites for efficient hydrogen energy storage." Thesis, University of Oxford, 2011. http://ora.ox.ac.uk/objects/uuid:8a3e1081-8655-41db-b1c0-8986658371a1.
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Solid state chemical storage of hydrogen in metals offers promising advantages over compressed hydrogen gas and condensed liquid hydrogen, especially for mobile applications with respect to safety and energy efficiency. However, no single metal hydride simultaneously satisfies the essential performance criteria for onboard hydrogen storage namely, high gravimetric and/or volumetric energy density, fast kinetics and favorable thermodynamics. Recently, a breakthrough achievement was made by the development of reactive hydride composites in which two metal hydride systems (e.g. NaBH4 and MgH2) are mixed together resulting in better sorption properties than the individual pure systems. In this approach, the formation of MgB2 by exothermic reaction destabilizes the composite and consequently reduces the overall enthalpy and sorption temperature of the endothermic desorption reaction. In this work the thermodynamic and kinetic properties of reactions in 2NaH + MgB2 + 4H2 ↔ 2NaBH4 + MgH2 and 3NaH + MgB2 + 4H2 ↔ 2NaBH4 + NaMgH3 were established using multiple experimental techniques like volumetric measurements, ex-situ and in-situ X-ray diffraction, calorimetry, and especially electron microscopy. Under the applied experimental conditions of 50 bar hydrogen and 400 °C during the hydrogenation of 2NaH + MgB2 and 0.1 bar hydrogen and 450 °C during the dehydrogenation of 2NaBH4 + MgH2, both reactions were kinetically limited and proceeded in multisteps. The absorption reaction was partial, being restricted by the unexpected formation of NaMgH3 which limits the formation of NaBH4 while the desorption reaction was complete and limited by the growth of MgB2 through some intermediate complexes at the Mg/NaBH4 interface where the intermediate phase forms a barrier to diffusion. Conversely, in the 3NaH + MgB2 system, absorption in 100 bar hydrogen and 300 °C was complete but slow, while in the 2NaBH4 + NaMgH3 system, complete desorption was achieved in multisteps under 0.1 bar hydrogen and 450 °C. The formation of intermediate and stable complexes during these reactions poses a significant restraint to hydrogen sorption reactions. However, lower onset sorption temperatures have been established in these systems than in the pure compounds due to their simultaneous destabilization in the composite state. This study have demonstrated the complexity of desorption and absorption mechanisms in these composite systems and the difficulty of obtaining such reactions at low temperatures required for mobile applications. This understanding of the rate limiting reaction steps in reactive hydride composites provides the basis for further optimization of these materials for efficient hydrogen storage applications.
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Thèvenot, Caroline. "Synthèses, caractérisations et propriétés électrostimulables d'hydrogels composites polyacrylamide-nanoparticules de polystyrène/polyaniline." Pau, 2006. http://www.theses.fr/2006PAUU3028.
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De nouveaux matériaux adaptatifs, des hydrogels composites (HC) électrostimulables ont été élaborés. Ils sont composés d'un réseau de poly(acrylamide) réticulé par du N-N'méthylènebisacrylamide (BisAM) emprisonnant deux types de nanoparticules : (i) de polystyrène (PS) réticulé, (ii) cœur-écorce (CS) constituées d'un cœur de PS et d'une couronne de polymère intrinsèquement conducteur (polyaniline). Ces nanoparticules ont été synthétisées par polymérisation radicalaire en dispersion puis caractérisées. Elles sont de composition et de taille bien définies (400 à 450 nm). La synthèse des HC a été optimisée pour s'affranchir des incompatibilités chimiques entre réseau et nanoparticules. La dispersion de celles-ci dans le réseau a été étudiée par microscopie électronique. Un suivi cinétique en RMN a permis de conclure à la formation d'inhomogénéités du réseau dues à la différence de réactivité entre les monomères (rAM = 0,52, rBISAM = 5,2) et à une conversion quasi-totale. Les HC élaborés ont été caractérisés par rhéologie : ils ont montré une augmentation très importante du G' en fonction de la quantité de nanoparticules incorporées. Par ailleurs, une instrumentation simple, originale, basée sur la reconnaissance de forme a été développée pour permettre le suivi cinétique du gonflement des HC. L'étude menée a démontré que les nanoparticules se comportent en spectatrices sans modifier le processus de gonflement. Deux applications des HC ont été démontrées : les propriétés électrostimulables des HC à base de CS à travers le relargage d'espèces ioniques quand un champ électrique est appliqué (1V) ainsi qu'un effet mécano-électrique pour les HC à base de PSNew électroactives materials, “composite hydrogels” (HC) have been developed. They are composed of a poly(acrylamide) network crosslinked by N-N'methylenebisacrylamide (BisAM) and may contain two kinds of nanoparticles : (i) of crosslinked polystyrene (PS) or (ii) “core-shell” (CS) made of a core of PS with a conducting polymer shell (polyaniline). These aforementioned nanoparticles were synthesized by water dispersion and well characterized. The chemical compositions as well as particle sizes were controlled. The synthesis of HC was optimized by taking into account of the network and the nanoparticles chemical and experimental condition requirements. The particles dispersion into the hydrogel network was also characterized with electronic microscopy. A kinetic study done by NMR showed the formation of inhomogeneities in the network structure due to the values of the reactivity ratios of the monomers (rAM=0,52, rBISAM=5,2) and a quasi-total conversion. The HC were characterized by rheology: it showed a significant increase of G' with the nanoparticles content. Otherwise, a new simple and original system based on pattern recognition was developed to monitor the swelling kinetics of the HC. Swelling equilibrium and diffusion phenomena showed that nanoparticles are not involved in the process of swelling. Two applications were developed: the electroactives properties of HC containing CS particles i. E. Release of ionic species when an electric field is applied (1V) and a mechano-electric effect for the HC containing PS latexes
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Ehrenhofer, Adrian, and Thomas Wallmersperger. "Active hydrogel composite membranes for the analysis of cell size distributions." SPIE, 2019. https://tud.qucosa.de/id/qucosa%3A74237.
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Active membranes with switchable pores that are based on hydrogels can be used to measure the cell size distribution in blood samples. The system investigated in the present research is based on a polyethylene terephthalate (PET) membrane that is surface polymerized with poly (N-isopropyl acrylamide) (PNiPAAm) to form active pores of arbitrary geometry. The PET membrane provides the functionality of a backbone for mechanical rigidity, while the soft PNiPAAm hydrogel forms the active pores. Modeling and simulation of the active hydrogel behavior proved to adequately predict the opening and closing of the pores under application of an activating stimulus, e.g. temperature. The applied model is called Temperature-Expansion-Model and uses the analogy of thermal expansion to model the volume swelling of hydrogels. The Normalized Extended Temperature-Expansion-Model can englobe arbitrary hydrogels and large geometric displacements. Studies of pore opening - performed by using commercial finite element tools - show good agreement of the experimentally measured shape change of active pores. Based on these studies, the particulate fluid flow through the switchable pores is analyzed. Through application of a membrane process, i.e. a given variation of applied pressure and switching stimulus for the hydrogel, the size profile of the blocking particles can be measured directly using the flux difference under constant pressure. This allows the measurement of the cell size distribution in blood samples, e.g. to detect circulating tumor cells or anomalies in the distribution that hint to anemia.
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Li, Chao. "Synthesis and evaluation of porous composite hydrogels for tissue engineering applications." Thesis, Curtin University, 2012. http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/1388.
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The purpose of this dissertation was to synthesize and evaluate porous poly(2- hydroxyethyl methacrylate) (PHEMA) and PHEMA composite hydrogels containing various concentrations of titanium dioxide (TiO2) nanoparticles, silicon dioxide (SiO2) nanoparticles, and multi-walled carbon nanotubes (CNTs) for tissue engineering applications. Eighteen PHEMA nanocomposite hydrogels and five control PHEMA hydrogels were prepared in varying concentrations of water (60-90 wt.%) via a free radical polymerization process. Four of these hydrogels were modified further with an OVICOLL®CLEAR collagen, a mixture of type I and type III collagen, for the improvement of cell activities.Gravimetric analysis and X-ray diffraction analysis, as well as scanning electron microscopy (SEM), were used to examine the presence of the nanoadditives contained in the hydrogel polymers. The presence of collagen also was confirmed using a Fourier transform infrared spectroscope, an ultraviolet-visible spectrophotometer and an SEM.All hydrogels appeared opaque and exhibited various porous structures, which then were studied using a SEM. The porous structures were found to be dependent largely on the HEMA:water concentrations in the polymerisation mixtures. There was no significant difference in the porous structure for PHEMA and PHEMA composite hydrogels containing additives. The results from the polymer volume fraction study also indicated the porous structures of the resultant hydrogels.The tensile properties of the hydrogels were examined using a SINTECH200/M material testing workstation. The viscoelastic properties of the hydrogels were investigated using a HAAKE MARS III Modular Advanced Rheometer System. The mechanical properties of the hydrogels, apparently, were affected by the presence of the porous structures. In general, higher tensile and elastic moduli were seen for hydrogels with less porous structures. In contrast, lower tensile and elastic moduli were seen for more porously structured hydrogels. The addition of TiO2 particulates did not show significant influence on tensile and elastic moduli. However, the addition of CNTs increased the viscoelastic moduli of PHEMA hydrogels, which can be attributed to their fibre characteristics. The hydrogels produced in this study have shown a great range of linear viscoelasticity and a quick recovery characteristic, dependent on the macroporous structures and the presence of the TiO2 nanoadditives.The delivery of a model molecule, methylene blue and three biomolecules, including prednisolone 21-hemisuccinate sodium salt, caffeine, and bovine serum albumin were carried out under static and dynamic conditions. Rheological stimulations were used for the dynamic conditions. The delivery of both single and dual molecules was investigated. It was found that increasing the frequency and the shear strain of the stimulations accelerated the relative biomolecule release under dynamic conditions. However, in comparison to the static conditions, the relative delivery of the biomolecules was slowed by the application of rheological stimulations, due to the reabsorption of the biomolecule into the hydrogel matrix under the dynamic conditions. The release profiles of the biomolecules were affected by the concentrations of the biomolecules and their molecular weights, as well as the porous structures of the hydrogels. When dual biomolecules were utilised in the system, the delivery profile of each of the biomolecules was the same as the single biomolecule delivery profile. The relative release also was dependent on the porous structures and the molecular weights.The biomineralisation of the hydrogels was evaluated with a calcification study. The infiltration of the calcium phosphate was found to be more vigorous in a more porously structured hydrogel, and it was significantly enhanced after TiO2 nanoparticles were incorporated. An assay indicated that PHEMA and its nanocomposite hydrogels were tolerated well by the NIH 3T3 fibroblast cells. However, the cell growth on both PHEMA and PHEMA composite hydrogels was relatively slow. The presence of collagen significantly increased numbers of viable cells on modified hydrogels in comparison to that seen on hydrogels containing no collagen molecules. This was true for two other types of cell, including green fluorescent protein-transfected 253 human melanoma cells and human mesenchymal stem cells.In summary, porous PHEMA composite hydrogels make an excellent family of scaffolding materials for soft tissue regeneration. Their porous structures and mechanical properties can be tailor-made, simply by adjusting the chemical composition in the formulae to meet the requirements of specific applications. The bioactivities of the hydrogels also can be improved by tethering natural molecules without altering the porous structure or the mechanical properties. Biomolecules can be preloaded into the hydrogel matrices by a simple diffusion process at room temperature due to the presence of large pores. The preloaded concentrations and the subsequent delivery of these biomolecules can easily be adjusted by changing the concentrations of the stock solutions. This is highly desirable for an ideal tissue scaffold, which not only can provide interconnected pores and dictated mechanical properties, but also is capable of delivering essential signalling biomolecues for the tissue regeneration process. Therefore, these preliminary investigations of PHEMA and PHEMA composite hydrogels have demonstrated their great potential for tissue engineering applications.
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Ehrenhofer, Adrian, and Thomas Wallmersperger. "Adjustable fluid and particle permeation through hydrogel composite membranes." Sage, 2017. https://tud.qucosa.de/id/qucosa%3A74231.
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Membranes act as smart structures in respect to their permeation abilities. Control of particle and fluid permeation through a synthetic membrane can be achieved by using different effects like size-exclusion or electromagnetic interactions that occur between the particles and membrane pores. The simulation of controlled permeability provides an insight into the smart behavior of membranes for chemical signal processing, sensing interfaces or lab-on-a-chip devices. In the current work, we model the underlying physical processes on a microfluidic level using the engineer’s approach of laminar flow through pipes. Different pore geometries inside a composite membrane system consisting of a polyethylene terephthalate support membrane and a poly(N-isopropylacrylamide) hydrogel-layer are investigated. Simulations for different states of thermally induced pore opening are performed for free and blocked states. From the results we derive paradigms for the design of a membrane system for microfluidic cell-size profiling considering stimulus-range, pore shape and measurement setup.
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Haji, Aminoddin, Komeil Nasouri, Ahmad Mousavi Shoushtari, and Ali Kaflou. "Reversible Hydrogen Storage in Electrospun Composite Nanofibers." Thesis, Sumy State University, 2013. http://essuir.sumdu.edu.ua/handle/123456789/35201.
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Composite nanofibers containing single-walled carbon nanotubes (SWNT) were prepared by using elec-trospinning technique and hydrogen adsorption/desorption isotherms were carried out by a Sieverts appa-ratus at room temperature. The SEM analysis of the nanofibers revealed that the deformation of the nano-fiber increases with increasing SWNT concentration. The diameter of neat nanofibers was below 200 nm and had smooth surface. The surface of the composite nanofibers was rough even by adding low quantity of SWNT. The hydrogen storage results showed an improvement in the adsorption capacity with increasing the SWNT content in composite nanofibers. These nanofibers were evacuated again to remove the ad-sorbed hydrogen at room temperature. Moreover, even though specific surface area and total pore volume were important factors for increasing the capacity of hydrogen adsorption. Finally, maximum adsorption capacity was 0.29 wt % in case of nanofibers with 10 wt % SWNT under 30 bar at 298 K.
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Way, Amanda E. "Stimuli-Responsive Nanofiber Composite Materials: From Functionalized Cellulose Nanocrystals to Guanosine Hydrogels." Case Western Reserve University School of Graduate Studies / OhioLINK, 2014. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=case1390388160.
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Yata, Tomoya. "Development of efficient amplification method of DNA hydrogel and composite-type DNA hydrogel for photothermal immunotherapy." 京都大学 (Kyoto University), 2016. http://hdl.handle.net/2433/215494.
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Mistry, P. "Development of a core-shell composite hydrogel for 3D bioprinting." Thesis, University of Nottingham, 2018. http://eprints.nottingham.ac.uk/50395/.
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Recently, 3D printing has become popular in the field of tissue engineering, where materials and biology are combined with the aim of producing functional tissues for regenerative medicine therapies and for in vitro disease and toxicology models. However, current 3D printing techniques are not able to produce functional tissue-engineered constructs that are physiologically-relevant in the long-term. Challenges arise when combining desired mechanical properties with biological properties in a single construct. Often, cell-supportive materials lack mechanical stability and mechanically-robust materials are unable to support cell growth and function. In addition, many native tissues and organs are heterogeneous, with graded properties. The recapitulation of these factors will help to produce more physiologically-relevant tissue replacements and in vitro models with better predictability. This thesis seeks to combine biological and mechanical properties in a single core–shell strand: a mechanically-robust shell hydrogel encapsulating biologically active cell-laden core. This body of work has been split into three sections, the assessment of a hybrid material for use in the shell, the production of 3D printed constructs with core–shell strands, and the incorporation of gradients into these printed constructs. First, the mechanical properties of a poly(ethylene glycol) diacrylate (PEGDA)/alginate hybrid hydrogel was assessed using tensile testing. The hybrid hydrogels demonstrated synergy in their mechanical properties in a composition-dependent manner. In the second part of this thesis, a coaxial printing method was developed by combining a coaxial needle with a commercial extrusion-based 3D printer. Extruded strands displayed distinct core and shell regions and were able to support cell viability and function for up to 6 weeks. In the final part of this thesis, gradients were incorporated into the shell of core–shell strands. Both soluble factors gradients and stiffness gradients were characterised, and their longevity within these printed constructs was studied. In summary, core–shell strands have been shown to be a viable method to combine optimal mechanical and biological properties in a single construct. The core–shell technique could be made more complex with the addition of gradients, bringing printed constructs closer to their in vivo counterparts. With further research, this technique will help to create more physiologically-relevant tissue engineered constructs, which can drive research a step closer towards better disease models and future therapies.
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Wright, Lee David. "Tissue Engineering Cartilage with a Composite Electrospun and Hydrogel Scaffold." Diss., Virginia Tech, 2011. http://hdl.handle.net/10919/37553.
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Osteoarthritis is the most prevalent musculoskeletal disease in humans, severely reducing the standard of living of millions of people. Osteoarthritis is characterized by degeneration and loss of articular cartilage which leads to pain, and loss of joint motility and function. Individuals suffering from severe osteoarthritis are commonly treated with full knee replacements. The procedure does eliminate the problem of degrading cartilage tissue; however, it does not fully restore function and its lifetime can be limited. To overcome the disadvantages of current treatments, tissue engineering has become a focus of research to regenerate cartilage. Tissue engineering attempts to repair or replace damaged tissue with cells, biomaterials, and/or molecular signals. Biodegradable scaffolds serve as a temporary replacement for the tissue until it has regenerated. Two types of scaffolds that have been used in tissue engineering are electrospun scaffolds and hydrogels. We have proposed and fabricated a scaffold for cartilage tissue engineering that incorporates an electrospun cylinder and a thermosetting hydrogel in order to provide improved properties compared to either individual material.
Electrospun cylinders were created by sintering electrospun mats that include salt pores. The addition of salt pores decreased the mechanical properties of the electrospun materials while also improving the capability of cells to infiltrate into the scaffold. The sintering process involved the connecting of one electrospun mat to an adjacent one. Specifically, poly(d,l-lactide) was capable of sintering to an adjacent electrospun mat when exposed to either heat (near the glass transition temperature) or tetrahydrofuran vapor. The sintering process did not deteriorate the structure or function of the electrospun material. Sintering allowed the creation of unique structures of electrospun material that previously could not be produced.
A thermosetting hydrogel was added to the scaffold to replicate the function of proteoglycans present in articular cartilage. A composite scaffold of electrospun polymer and hydrogel showed improved mechanical properties and better integration of the scaffold in vivo compared to an electrospun scaffold with no hydrogel. In conclusion, the composite electrospun and hydrogel scaffold could become an excellent tissue engineering scaffold to treat patients suffering from osteoarthritis.Ph. D.
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Han, Ning. "Hydrogel-Electrospun Fiber Mat Composite Materials for the Neuroprosthetic Interface." The Ohio State University, 2010. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1292881087.
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Kurban, Z. "Electrospun nanostructured composite fibres for hydrogen storage applications." Thesis, University College London (University of London), 2011. http://discovery.ucl.ac.uk/1333231/.
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The urgent realisation of the low carbon economy requires the development of cheap, safe and lightweight hydrogen storage, both for commercialisation of hydrogen fuel cell vehicles, and for the use of hydrogen as a reservoir of energy from intermittent renewable energy sources. The primary motivation of this PhD project was to investigate (co)electrospinning, a cheap and scalable fibre production technique, for nanostructuring potential solid state hydrogen storage materials. Solid state storage of hydrogen is being extensively investigated worldwide. However, many of the candidate materials are still not able to meet the practical requirements for mobile applications. The principal drawbacks are that these materials either have low capacity for hydrogen storage (physisorption systems), even at cryogenic temperatures, or high release temperatures with slow release rates (chemisorption systems). Because kinetic and thermodynamic properties can be improved by nanoscale processing, nanoengineering of selected materials has emerged as one of the most effective ways of overcoming their associated performance barriers. In this thesis I present two successful approaches to nanostructuring using electrospinning: firstly, by encapsulating chemical hydrides in polymeric nanofibres, as demonstrated by the development of co-axial ammonia borane-encapsulated polystyrene (AB-PS) fibres, and secondly, by post-processing of single-phase electrospun PAN fibres, resulting in the synthesis of potassium-intercalated graphitic nanofibres (K-GNFs). The results show that the micro and nano-structure imparted through electrospinning, can have the effect of reducing dehydrogenation temperatures in AB-PS fibres (from 110 to ~85 °C) and improving the (de)hydrogenation rates by an order of magnitude in both composite fibres (from ~50 to <5 mins in K-GNFs and from ~150 minutes to as low as 15 minutes in AB-PS fibres). The details of co-axial electrospinning as a novel approach to nanoengineering chemical hydrogen storage materials and as a way of possibly overcoming issues regarding reversibility, stability and clean hydrogen release from many of these materials is discussed. The solution selection method I have developed for use in the synthesis of co-axial composite fibres can be applied as an efficient solution selection formula for multi-phase electrospinning in general.
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Ramírez, Caballero Silvia. "Composites made of bioceramic and chitosan physical hydrogel as potential bone substitutes." Thesis, Lyon, 2018. http://www.theses.fr/2018LYSEI010/document.
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Les substituts osseux synthétiques servent au remplacement temporaire des tissus osseux, favorisent la formation, la croissance et la survie de l’os et sont biorésorbables. Aucun matériau monophasé ne remplissant complètement ces exigences, un matériau composite bioinspiré est une alternative possible. L’objectif de cette thèse était par conséquent d’étudier la synthèse et les propriétés de deux composites biocéramiques/biopolymères : des hydrogels physiques de chitosane minéralisés avec de l’apatite, et une hardystonite architecturée imprégnée par des hydrogels physiques de chitosane. Afin d’obtenir le premier matériau, deux approches ont été développées. La première a consisté à fabriquer des hydrogels physiques de chitosane puis à les minéraliser avec de l’apatite ; la formation de microcapillaires se produit avec des conditions de synthèse spécifiques, et les précipités d’apatite ont été trouvés uniquement à la surface des hydrogels. La seconde approche consiste à convertir des suspensions homogènes contenant le phosphate de calcium et le chitosane en hydrogels de chitosane minéralisés par l’apatite. Les suspensions ont été préparées soit avec un mélange simultané, soit avec des mélanges successifs de suspensions phosphates de calcium avec les solutions de chitosane. Des agrégats minéraux plus petits avec une distribution plus uniforme ont été formés avec la méthode des mélanges successifs. Cela est attribué à une meilleure homogénéité, une viscosité plus faible et l’absence de chitosane. De manière générale, trois paramètres influencent les propriétés mécaniques d’hydrogels de chitosane minéralisés : la base utilisée pour la gélification (déterminant la vitesse de gélification : une grande vitesse conserve l’enchevêtrement des chaînes, résultant en une meilleure élasticité) ; la densité de la réticulation physique (cela induit un module de conservation plus important) et la force ionique (qui mène au désenchevêtrement des chaînes de chitosane, donc, à un faible module de conservation). Cette compréhension a permis l’utilisation de ces suspensions de phosphate de calcium-chitosane en tant qu’encre pour l’impression 3D. Les hydrogels de chitosane et les hydrogels minéralisés ne sont pas cytotoxiques. Pour fabriquer le second matériau, une encre pré-céramique a été imprimée en 3D puis frittée pour former une céramique d’hardystonite cristalline. Les scaffolds d’hardystonite ont été imprégnés par la solution de chitosane, converties ensuite en hydrogels physiques de chitosane. A plus forte concentration de chitosane, la viscosité de la solution était plus grande et l’imprégnation de la matrice plus lente. Avec une vitesse de gélification plus importante, qui dépend de la base utilisée pour la gélification, la perte de poids est plus faible pendant la gélification. L’hydrogel de chitosane a partiellement rempli les pores participant au support de charges externes et à la dissipation d’énergie par ruptureBone substitutes, an approach to attend social demand for bone healing and reparation, are temporary replacements of bone tissue, promote bone formation and growth and finally are bioresorbed. No single material meets these requirements; an alternative is a bioinspired composite material. The objective of this thesis was thus to study the synthesis and properties of two bioceramics/biopolymer composites: chitosan physical hydrogels mineralized with apatite and hardystonite scaffolds impregnated with chitosan physical hydrogels. To obtain the first material, two strategies were developed. The first one consisted in the fabrication of chitosan physical hydrogels and its subsequent mineralization with apatite; the formation of micro-capillaries occurred under particular synthesis conditions, and apatite precipitates were found only on the surface of hydrogels. The second strategy consisted in a simultaneous conversion of chitosan-calcium phosphate suspensions into chitosan-apatite hydrogels. The suspensions were prepared by sequential or simultaneous mixing of calcium and phosphate suspensions with chitosan solutions. Smaller and more uniformly distributed mineral aggregates were formed following sequential mixing, attributed to higher homogeneity, lower viscosity and no-presence of chitosan. This enabled the use of these chitosan-calcium phosphate suspensions as inks for 3-D printing. In general, three factors impacted the mechanical properties of mineralized chitosan hydrogels: the base used for gelation (determining the gelation rate: a higher rate preserved chain entanglement, resulting in higher elasticity); the density of physical crosslinks (hence a higher storage modulus) and the ionic strength (that led to chitosan chain disentanglements, thus, low storage modulus). Chitosan hydrogels and mineralized hydrogels were not cytotoxic, having no deleterious effects on osteoblasts proliferation. To fabricate the second material, pre-ceramic ink was 3-D printed and then sintered to form crystalline hardystonite ceramic. Hardystonite scaffolds were impregnated with chitosan solution that was, next, converted to chitosan physical hydrogel. At higher chitosan concentration, viscosity of solution was higher and scaffold impregnation was lower. At higher gelation rate, which depend on base used for gelation, lower weight loss during gelation. Chitosan hydrogel partially filled the pores contributing to bearing of external loads and to energy dissipated by fracture
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Fu, Ying. "Investigation on hydrogen storage properties of Mg-based nanostructured composites." Aachen Shaker, 2007. http://d-nb.info/987661493/04.
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Guillaud, Nicolas. "Tolérance aux dommages générés par impact de structures composites épaisses. Application aux réservoirs composites hyperbares." Thesis, Paris, ENSAM, 2015. http://www.theses.fr/2015ENAM0040/document.
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Cette thèse s'est déroulée dans le cadre du projet TOLEDO (Tolérance aux dommages par impact des réservoirs hyperbares) piloté par Air Liquide en partenariat avec le CEA Le Ripault et l'institut PPRIME.L'hydrogène est stocké au sein de réservoirs de type IV à une pression de service de 700 bar.Ces structures composites présentent comme particularités d'être épaisses (> 30 mm), d'avoir une forte courbure et d'être préchargées en pression lors d'un éventuel impact.Notre travail a montré que ces particularités modifient le type, la quantité et la localisation des différents endommagements couramment observés (rupture de fibres, délaminage et fissuration matricielle).Les endommagements ont pu être quantifiés par le biais de méthodes simples et originales.L'influence des particularités sur le comportement à l'impact a pu être déterminée par l'utilisation de deux dispositifs expérimentaux conçus et réalisés au cours de cette thèse.Le premier permet de précontraindre en tension uniaxiale des plaques composites épaisses.Le second permet de précharger en état de membrane un tube composite ce qui a permis de montrer que le cas d'impact le plus critique vis-à-vis des réservoirs est lorsque ces derniers sont vides.Cette étude a permis de mettre en évidence la criticité des ruptures de fibres sur les pertes de performance au sein des réservoirs hyperbares.Un modèle numérique prenant en compte la dispersion des contraintes à rupture et des différents types d'endommagements a été développé.Il permet d'introduire un endommagement initial et a confirmé certains résultats expérimentauxThis thesis took place within the framework of the project TOLEDO (Tolerance in the damage by impact of the hyperbaric reservoirs) managed by Air Liquide in partnership with the CEA Le Ripault and PPRIME institute.The hydrogen is stored within the type IV vessel at a servive pressure of 700 bar.These composite structures present as peculiarities to be thick (> 30 mm), to have a strong curvature and to be precharged in pressure during a possible impact.Our work showed that these peculiarities modify the type, the quantity and the localization of the various usually observed damages (fiber breakage, délamination and matrix cracking).The damages were able to be quantified by means of simple and original methods.The influence of the peculiarities on the behavior in the impact was able to be determined by the use of two experimental devices designed and realized during this thesis.The first one allows to preload a thick composite plates in uniaxial tension thick composite plates.The second allows to preload in state of membrane a composite pipe and allowed to show that the most critical impact towards reservoirs is when they are empty.This study allowed to highlight the criticality of the fiber breakage on the loss of performance within the hyperbaric reservoirs.A digital model taking into account the dispersal of the failure stress and various types of damages was developed.It also allows to introduce an initial damage and confirm some experimental results
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Barros, Manuel João Salazar Guedes de. "Fabrication of hydrogel-bioactive glass composite scaffolds for bone tissue engineering." Master's thesis, Universidade de Aveiro, 2016. http://hdl.handle.net/10773/17461.
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Mestrado em Materiais e Dispositivos BiomédicosBone is an extremely important connective tissue in the human body, as it provides support and protection of internal organs, being also metabolically relevant as the main mineral reservoir and assuring haematopoiesis through the bone marrow. Due to the current ageing of the population, an increase in bone tissue related diseases is noticeable. Thus, more efficient therapies for treating bone diseases is crucial. Tissue Engineering appears as a promising technology for treating several of those problems, such as bone loss and joint problems. In the present work, composite biomaterials composed of a polymeric hydrogel matrix reinforced with bioactive glass particles were prepared. Individually, these materials have a high water content, which enhances their diffusive transport properties, and display osteogenic properties, respectively. The selected polymer was RGD functionalized pectin, due to its interesting properties, such as biocompatibility, cell-adhesive characteristics and adequacy for cell entrapment, and the bioactive glass selected was a novel alkali-free formulation of 70% diopside and 30% tricalcium phosphate (Di-70), composed of SiO2, CaO, MgO and P2O5. Several different composite formulations were tested, in which pectin concentration, bioactive glass content and glass particle size were varied. The biocomposite’s viscoelastic properties were assessed, as well as their biological behaviour through cytotoxicity assays, and osteogenic character by incubating mesenchymal stem cell (MSC)-laden composites into both basal and osteogenic media for up to 21 days. The results obtained demonstrated that a composite biomaterial with tuneable mechanical properties was successfully prepared, with in situ crosslinking ability within therapeutically relevant timeframes, and not requiring additional crosslinking strategies besides its own composition. Furthermore, its intrinsic osteogenic properties due to the glass composition provided the adequate conditions for promoting the differentiation of MSCs without osteogenic stimulation. The combined properties achieved indicate that the biocomposites prepared are suitable candidate cellularized biomaterials for bone tissue engineering applications.
O osso é um tecido conjuntivo de extrema importância no organismo humano, tendo funções como suporte ou proteção de órgãos internos, sendo também metabolicamente relevante como o principal reservatório de minerais e assegurando a hematopoiese com a medula óssea. Dado o envelhecimento da população, tem-se verificado um aumento da incidência de doenças degenerativas deste tecido, sendo assim essencial aplicar terapias altamente eficientes para o tratamento dessas patologias. A Engenharia de Tecidos surge como uma tecnologia promissora no tratamento destes problemas, como a perda de massa óssea e problemas nas articulações. Neste trabalho, foram produzidos biomateriais compósitos, baseados numa matriz polimérica sob a forma de hidrogel reforçada com partículas de vidro bioativo. Individualmente, estes materiais apresentam um elevado teor em água favorável ao transporte de nutrientes, e propriedades osteogénicas, respetivamente. O polímero selecionado foi a pectina funcionalizada com RGD, dadas as suas propriedades interessantes como a biocompatibilidade, capacidade de promover a adesão celular e adequabilidade para o encapsulamento de células, e o vidro bioativo apresenta uma composição de 70% de diópsido e 30% de fosfato tricálcico (Di-70) isento de alcalinos e sendo composto por SiO2, CaO, MgO e P2O5. Diferentes formulações de hidrogéis compósitos foram testadas, em que se variou a concentração de polímero, a concentração de biovidro e o seu tamanho de partícula. Analisaram-se as propriedades viscoelásticas dos biocompósitos, bem como o seu comportamento biológico, com ensaios de citotoxicidade, e ainda as propriedades osteogénicas do material, pela incubação de hidrogéis contendo células estaminais mesenquimais (MSCs) em meio basal e osteogénico durante 21 dias. Os resultados deste trabalho indicam que foi possível preparar um biomaterial compósito de propriedades mecânicas ajustáveis, com capacidade de reticular in situ em tempos clinicamente desejáveis sem necessitar agentes reticulantes externos. Para além disso, as propriedades osteogénicas intrínsecas do biovidro forneceram as condições adequadas para a promoção da diferenciação de MSCs sem estimulação osteogénica adicional. As propriedades combinadas alcançadas indicam que os biocompósitos preparados têm potencial para ser aplicados em engenharia de tecido ósseo.
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Barnes, Devon. "In vitro bioengineering applications of melt electrowritten and hydrogel composite scaffolds." Thesis, Queensland University of Technology, 2021. https://eprints.qut.edu.au/212352/1/Devon_Barnes_Thesis.pdf.
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Two-dimensional cell cultures provide an inaccurate representation of how cells develop and are affected by disease and injury. Scaffold-based tissue engineering techniques that combine novel biomaterials and printing methods could assist in the design of more physiologically relevant, three-dimensional experimental tissue models. This thesis investigated the application of carbohydrate glass as a sacrificial material toward producing perfusable hydrogel devices using melt electrowriting, the development and optimisation of a three-dimensional bioengineered bone marrow microenvironment, and a literature review of the approaches toward the development, imaging and analysis of resulting three-dimensional models.
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GUPTA, PREETI. "HYDROGEL BASED WOUND DRESSING MATERIAL." Thesis, DELHI TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY, 2021. http://dspace.dtu.ac.in:8080/jspui/handle/repository/18806.
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Weak mechanical strength of hydrogels in wet condition limits their use for load
bearing applications. Their mechanical strength can be raised by grafting them over
some support or by converting them into nanofibrous form. Present thesis is focused on
the preparation of poly (acrylamide-co-acrylic acid) hydrogel grafted over cotton fabric
using two different cross-linkers i.e. PEG and MBAAm for making medicated dressing
and nanofibers of hydrogel of poly (acrylamide-co-acrylic acid). FTIR was used to
confirm the insertion of cross-links into the polymer chains. Grafting of uniform
hydrogel layer on cotton surface and formation of hydrogel nanofibers were confirmed
by using SEM. The average fibre diameter was found to be 275±94.5 nm.
Swelling of composite prepared using PEG followed first-order kinetic model
at acidic and neutral pH whereas second-order kinetic model at pH 8.5 while that
prepared using MBAAm followed second-order kinetic equation at all the pHs studied.
The kinetics of swelling was also governed by Peppas model at all pHs. Release of drug
from both the composites was studied in phosphate buffers having pH 5.5,7 and 8.5 at
37±0.1°C and observed that it was fastest in phosphate buffer having pH 7. On fitting
drug release data into different models, it was observed that drug release was diffusion
controlled and followed Fickian diffusion mechanism in case of composite prepared by
using PEG as cross-linker whereas it was controlled by diffusion as well as chain
relaxation in case of composite prepared by using MBAAm. Mechanical testing using
Universal Testing Machine supported a higher mechanical strength of the hydrogel
composite as compared to its film. Swelling behaviour of Nanofibrous mats was found to be highest at neutral pH and it followed second order kinetics at all pHs. The drug release kinetics was further
evaluated and found that it took place by Fickian diffusion (n < 0.5) and followed
second order release kinetics. Antimicrobial tests were performed to show the
effectiveness of drug loaded within the hydrogel samples.
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Chen, Li. "Hydrogel/Polymer Micelles Composites Derived from Polymerization of Microemulsions for Oral Drug Delivery." University of Akron / OhioLINK, 2013. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=akron1374539384.
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Lally, Sarah Joanne. "pH-responsive hydrogel composites containing microgels : restoring intervertebral disc height through polymer composition." Thesis, University of Manchester, 2012. https://www.research.manchester.ac.uk/portal/en/theses/phresponsive-hydrogel-composites-containing-microgels-restoring-intervertebral-disc-height-through-polymer-composition(594cac41-952a-46a5-bad6-632d32cad3b1).html.
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This thesis presents a study into the use of microgels to restore degenerated intervertebral discs (IVDs). This was undertaken using a pH-triggered microgel which was able to form self-supporting gels through an increase in pH. The microgels were based on the poly(A/MAA/X) formulation, where MAA is methacrylic acid and A is the structural and X is the crosslinking monomer. The microgel particles were also used to construct composite poly(ethylene glycol) dimethacrylate (PEGD) hydrogels. The properties of the microgels and the composite hydrogels were then investigated. Microgel particles were synthesised based on poly(EA/MAA/BDD) (poly(ethyl acrylate/MAA/butanediol diacrylate). These were able to swell on increasing pH. Concentrated dispersions formed a gel with a high elastic modulus. The EA and BDD were replaced with related monomers and gave gels with different properties. Using monomers with high glass transition temperatures reduced the rate of swelling, and using monomers with similar reactivity ratios appeared to produce more uniformly crosslinked particles. It is proposed from the data presented that those with a large difference in reactivity ratio resulted in microgel particles with a change in crosslinking gradient through the radius of the particle. In some cases this produced microgels which appeared to fragment on increasing pH. The microgels investigated were based on poly(EA/MAA/X), (E-X) with BDD, EGD (ethylene glycol dimethacrylate) and PEGD. The EGD and PEGD microgels were shown to fragment with increasing pH. Poly(EA/MAA/PEGD) dispersions were able to form a gel at a pH below the pKa which appeared to be an electrostatically repulsive gel. Following this work, it became apparent that the E-BDD microgel was the most ideal of all the microgels with gels giving low values tanδ and frequency dependence of tanδ (tanδ = G"/G', where G" is the viscous modulus and G' is the elastic modulus). It also appeared to give physical gels with the highest elastic modulus. This microgel was therefore used for the composite gels. The poly(EA/MAA/BDD) microgel was then used to form covalently-linked composite hydrogels with PEGD of different molecular weights. PEGD with a molecular weight less than 550 formed a hydrogel-linked microgel, with interpenetrating polymer chains. These composites had high G' values and swelling ratios. Using PEGD with molecular weights higher than 550 produced microgel-filled hydrogels which had high values for G' and swelling ratios. Furthermore, due to osmotic deswelling of the microgel particles, the dispersions underwent a gel-to-fluid transition prior to being heated with initiator and crosslinked. This meant that some of the formulations were injectable. The mixture of high molecular weight PEGD and microgel was therefore combined with an accelerator which enabled gel formation and crosslinking at physiological temperature. Composites formed under physiological conditions were then tested for their ability to support biomechanically meaningful loads using degenerated IVDs. The discs were then compressed and the compressive strain to measured. The results showed that the composite was able to restore the mechanical modulus and height of the degenerated disc, showing favourable results for future research.
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Annamalai, Perushini. "Electrospinning of porous composite materials for hydrogen storage application." University of the Western Cape, 2016. http://hdl.handle.net/11394/5654.
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>Magister Scientiae - MScDue to the rapid depletion of fossil fuel reserves and the production of environmentally harmful by-products such as carbon dioxide, there is an urgent need for alternate sustainable clean energy. One of the leading candidates in this endeavour is hydrogen, which can be used as an energy carrier since it has a high energy density, zero emissions and is produced from non-depletable resources such as water. The major challenge hindering a hydrogen economy is the lack of safe and effective storage technologies for mobile applications. A prospective solution to this problem lies in the use of porous powdered materials, which adsorb the hydrogen gas. However, the integration of these powdered materials into a storage tank system, results in the pipelines being contaminated during filling cycles. This necessitates the shaping of the porous powdered materials. Among the many shaping techniques available, the electrospinning technique has been proposed as a promising technology since it is a versatile process that is easily scaled-up making it attractive for the applications of the study. Furthermore, the electrospinning process enables the synthesis of nano-sized fibres with attractive hydrogen sorption characteristics. In this regard, the current study employs the electrospinning technique to synthesise electrospun composite fibres for mobile hydrogen storage applications. After electrospinning three polymers, polyacrylonitrile (PAN) was selected as the most suitable polymer because it yielded bead-free electrospun fibres. However, the diameter of the PAN fibres was large/thick which prompted further optimisation of the electrospinning parameters. The optimised electrospinning conditions that yield unbeaded fibres within the desired diameter range (of 300-500 nm) were a PAN concentration of 10 wt%, a flow rate of 0.4 mL/h, a distance of 10 cm between the needle tip and collector plate, and an applied voltage of 8 kV. The study then progressed to the synthesis and characterisation of the pristine porous powdered materials which adsorb hydrogen gas. The porous powdered materials investigated were commercial zeolite 13X, its synthesised templated carbon derivative (ZTC) and Zr (UiO-66) and Cr (MIL-101) based metal-organic frameworks (MOFs). ZTC was synthesised via liquid impregnation coupled with chemical vapour deposition (CVD), and the MOFs were synthesised by the modulated solvothermal method. Analysis of the ZTCs morphology and phase crystallinity show that the carbon templated process using zeolites was successful, however, ZTC was amorphous compared to crystalline zeolite template. The BET surface area was assessed with the aid of nitrogen sorption isotherms for both zeolite 13X and ZTC, and values of 730 and 2717 m²/g, respectively were obtained. The hydrogen adsorption capacity for zeolite 13X was 1.6 wt% and increased to 2.4 wt% in the ZTC material at 77 K and 1 bar. The successful synthesis of well defined, crystalline MOFs was evident from X-ray diffraction and morphological analysis. The BET surface area and hydrogen adsorption for Zr MOF were 1186 m²/g and 1.5 wt%, respectively at 77 K and 1 bar. Cr MOF had a BET surface area of 2618 m²/g and hydrogen adsorption capacity of 1.9 wt% at 77 K and 1 bar. The main focus of the study was to synthesise electrospun composite fibres that can adsorb hydrogen gas and thus provide significant insight in this field of research. As such it examined composite fibres that incorporates porous powdered materials such as zeolite 13X, ZTCs, UiO-66 (Zr) MOF and MIL-101 (Cr) MOF and investigated their ability to adsorb hydrogen gas, which have not been reported previously. The synthesis of composite fibres was achieved by incorporating the porous powdered materials into the PAN resulting in a polymeric blend that was then electrospun. Morphological analysis illustrated that the porous powdered materials were successfully supported by or incorporated within the PAN fibres, forming composite fibres. The BET surface area of the 40 wt% zeolite-PAN and 12.5 wt% ZTC-PAN composite fibres were 440 and 1787 m²/g respectively. Zr MOF and Cr MOF composite fibres had a BET surface area of 815 and 1134 m²/g, respectively. The BET surface area had reduced by 40, 34, 31 and 57% for zeolite 13X, ZTC, Zr MOF and Cr MOF, respectively after these porous powdered materials were incorporated into PAN. The hydrogen adoption capacity for 40 wt% zeolite-PAN, 12.5 wt% ZTC-PAN, 20 wt% Zr MOFPAN and 20 wt% Cr MOF-PAN composite fibres was 0.8, 1.8, 0.9 and 1.1 wt%, respectively. This decrease was attributed to the limited amount of porous powdered materials that could be incorporated into the fibres since only 40 wt% of zeolite 13X, 12.5 wt% of ZTC and 20 wt% of the MOFs were loaded into their respective composite fibres. This was due to the fact that incorporation of greater amounts of porous powdered materials resulted in a viscous polymeric blend that was unable to be electrospun. It is evident from the study that electrospinning is a versatile process that is able to produce composite fibres with promising properties that can potentially advance the research in this field thus providing a practical solution to the problem of integrating loose powdered materials into an on-board hydrogen storage system.
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El-Zarouk, Khaled Mohamed. "Composite inorganic membranes for hydrogen reaction, separation and purification." Thesis, Robert Gordon University, 2007. http://hdl.handle.net/10059/1249.
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Silica-alumina composite membranes for hydrogen separation and high temperature chemical reactions were prepared using both conventional and modified dip-coating techniques. These were deposited on commercially available a.-alumina macroporous support of 10 millimetre (mm) outer diameter, 7 mm inner diameter and average pore size of 6000 nanometre (nm) wash coated with Titania. The reactants of the coating technique were silicone elastomer and isopentane promoted by a catalyst. The catalyst (silicone curing agent) was added as a templating agent to control the eventual adhesion and densification of the elastomer sol. In particular, the microporous membranes were prepared by creating suction in the bore side of the membrane and involved continuous stirring of the coating mixture during the process, and their pore characteristics were analysed. Then, the effects of thermal treatment on the gas transport and micro pore structure of the resulting membranes were investigated. The pore size of the silica membrane prepared by conventional technique was in the range of approximately 8 to 11 nm while that prepared by modified dip-coating was in the range of about 3 to 4 nm. In addition, the membranes were segmented into five categories; silica membrane for hydrogen reaction, silica membrane for separation, silica membrane for purification, palladium (Pd)-impregnated membrane and silica on gamma -alumina (y-alumina). The hydrogen permeation of the silica membrane prepared for hydrogen reaction was of the order of 10-7 mol/m2.s.pa, while the nitrogen permeance was of the order of 10- mollm2.s.pa. at pressure differential of 0.5-2.0 bar and temperature range of 323-473 Kelvin (K). The maximum hydrogen I nitrogen (H2 I N2) selectivity, determined from single-component permeances to H2 and N2 was approximately 3.58. These permeances were decreased for the silica membrane prepared for hydrogen separation when the dip coating, drying and calcination was applied 7 times instead of 3 times as in the case of the hydrogen reaction membrane. The silica membrane for H2 separation provides permeances of about 5.8 x 10-9 mole.meter-2.second-l.pascarl (mol!m2.s.pa) for H2 and 9.4 x 10-10 mol/m2.s.pa for N2, with higher H21N2 selectivity of about 8. Higher mixed gas separation factors of H2:N2 > 400 and H2 permeance of 4.1 x 10-9 ol!m2.s.pa were achieved with silica membrane for H2 purification prepared with the modified dip-coating using suction technique with silicone elastomer as precursor. This technique was especially effective in plugging the macroporous support which possessed a wide pore size distribution. The membrane permeated gases except propane (C3Hg) by the activated diffusion mechanism at permeation temperature range of 298 -573 K, and the activation energies are in the order of 10.6 - 13 kilojoules I mole (kJ/mol) and 26.1-28.7 kJ/mol for H2 and N2 respectively. The tests have demonstrated that this composite membrane has the capability to separate hydrogen from gas mixtures with almost complete H2 selectivity and to produce high purity H2 (up to 99.0 %) from a 50 I 50 % H21N2 mixture stream. A theoretical model for a propane dehydrogenation reaction scheme in tubular and annular membrane reactors is developed. This model is applied to three different membranes namely: a silica-alumina membrane, a silica-y-alumina membrane and a Pd impregnated membrane. Results indicate that the Pd impregnated membrane provided very high theoretical conversions (82 % at 600°C) compared with the other two composite membranes.
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Ehrenhofer, Adrian, Manfred Hahn, Martin Hofmann, and Thomas Wallmersperger. "Mechanical behavior and pore integration density optimization of switchable hydrogel composite membranes." Sage, 2019. https://tud.qucosa.de/id/qucosa%3A74211.
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Switchable hydrogel-layered composite membranes can be used for the analysis of particle size distributions. This functionality is provided by pores with controllable diameter. In order to obtain a device that can be used to measure the cell size distribution in native biological samples, lots of switchable pores are required. In the current work, we model and simulate the mechanical behavior of active composite membranes with switchable pores. This is done in order to find the maximum number of pores that can be integrated into a membrane without cross-influencing effects on the actuation of the pores. Therefore, we investigate (1) the interaction of active pores inside the multifunctional composite and (2) the membrane bending under microfluidic pressure load. We show that through miniaturization, sufficient pores can be added to a permeation control membrane for processing native blood samples. The envisioned device allows a parallelized measurement of cell sizes in a simple lab-on-a-chip setup.
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Calvert, Nick. "Composite Hydrogel Scaffolds with Eggshell Particles as a Novel Bone Regeneration Material." Thesis, Université d'Ottawa / University of Ottawa, 2019. http://hdl.handle.net/10393/39481.
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The development of bone regeneration materials to support new bone formation is an active field of research. This report describes the development and characterization of a novel composite scaffold made of a chitosan-alginate co-polymer hydrogel matrix and eggshell (ES) particles. Scaffolds with ES particles or with nanotextured ES (NTES) particles following treatment with phosphoric acid were compared to scaffolds without particles. The scaffolds with particles exhibited a higher porosity and a larger median pore size. Their mechanical strength remained low, but both scaffold types were more resistant to deformation following compression than the scaffolds without particles. The osteogenic potential of the scaffolds was then evaluated with human bone-marrow derived mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) from four different donors. Results showed that the inclusion of ES or NTES particles significantly increased MSC adherence and viability, as well as alkaline phosphatase activity in the scaffolds. A change of cell morphology and a small, although not statistically significant, increase of osteogenic protein expression (RUNX2 and osteopontin) were also observed at later time points (days 14 and 21). Overall, this research highlights the potential of ES for bone regeneration applications, opening the door for a high-value repurposing of a current industrial waste product.