Polymers (Basel)
February 2023
This work reports the synthesis, characterization, and in vitro release studies of pH- and temperature-sensitive FeO-SiO-poly(NVCL-co-MAA) nanocomposite. FeO nanoparticles were prepared by chemical coprecipitation, coated with SiO by the Stöber method, and functionalized with vinyl groups. The copolymer poly(N-vinylcaprolactam-co-methacrylic acid) (poly(NVCL-co-MAA)) was grafted onto the functionalized FeO-SiO nanoparticles by free radical polymerization.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFNowadays, the increase in bacteria resistant to multiple antibiotics has become a real threat to the human health, forcing researchers to develop new strategies. Silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) may be a viable solution to this problem. The green synthesis of AgNPs is considered a green, ecological and low-priced process that provides small and biocompatible nanostructures with antimicrobial activity with a potential application in medicine.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe use of surfactants in polymerization reactions is particularly important, mainly in emulsion polymerizations. Further, micelles from biocompatible surfactants find use in pharmaceutical dosage forms. This paper reviews recent developments in the synthesis of novel gemini and bicephalous surfactants, micelle formation, and their applications in polymer and nanoparticle synthesis, oil recovery, catalysis, corrosion, protein binding, and biomedical area, particularly in drug delivery.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe ionic gelation method was used to study the effect of the crosslinking agent, sodium tripolyphosphate on average particle size (Dp) and zeta potential (ζp) of chitosan microparticles (CSMP) unloaded and loaded with trans-cinnamaldehyde (TCIN). The obtained values of Dp and ζp trend as 117.6 ± 0.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFTemperature- and pH-responsive copolymers were γ-ray grafted onto polypropylene (PP) to provide its surface with capability to load and to control the release of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) with the aim of being useful as component of drug-eluting medical devices. Poly(N,N'-dimethylaminoethylmethacrylate) (PDMAEMA) or poly(4-vinylpyridine) (P4VP) were grafted onto PP films via a direct method, and then poly(N-isopropylacrylamide) (PNIPAAm) was grafted applying a preirradiation method. The binary graft copolymers showed hemocompatibility and certain capability to adsorb albumin.
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