Antimicrobial ion-imprinted chitosan-derived hydrogel with quaternary ammonium and thermoresponsive components for UO adsorption.

Uranium recovery from wastewater or seawater is important for both pollution control and uranium supply. Due to the complexity of the water body, it requires that the adsorbent should not only be highly efficient for selective adsorption but also have good antimicrobial properties. In this study, an antimicrobial thermosensitive hydrogel (UITAC) for uranium adsorption was prepared by one-step ion-imprinted polymerization using chitosan as a substrate and allyl trimethylammonium chloride as the antimicrobial modifier.

"One-pot" preparation and adsorption performance of chitosan-based La/Y dual-ion-imprinted thermosensitive hydrogel.

Temperature-sensitive materials are increasingly of deep interest to researchers. Ion imprinting technology is widely used in the field of metal recovery. In order to solve the problem of rare earth metal recovery, we designed a temperature-sensitive dual-imprinted hydrogel adsorption product (CDIH) with chitosan as the matrix, N-isopropylacrylamide as a thermally responsive monomer, and La and Y as the co-templates.

Pb-imprinted thermosensitive antibacterial adsorbent derived from sodium alginate and PNIPAM for Pb recovery.

Two sodium alginate-based Pb-imprinted thermosensitive hydrogels (SPIT (without ɛ-PL) and SPPIT (with ɛ-PL)) were synthesized, with sodium alginate and ɛ-polylysine (ɛ-PL) as the matrix, N-isopropylacrylamide as the monomer. Characterization with differential scanning calorimeter, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, thermogravimetric analyzer, scanning electron microscopy, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, and Raman spectroscopy confirmed the aimed structure of the hydrogels. The adsorption capacity of SPIT and SPPIT for Pb was 98.

Electrospinning membranes with Au@carbon dots: Low toxicity and efficient antibacterial photothermal therapy.

As bacterial infections continue to pose a significant challenge to healthcare globally, new therapeutic strategies, interventions, and complementary approaches that address both infection prevention and treatment are needed. As one such strategy, photothermal therapy (PTT) as a non-chemotherapeutic approach is considered a safe and potentially efficient strategy to combat bacterial infections, particularly for antibiotic-resistant pathogens given that PTT operates via a temperature-dependent process against which the development of bacterial resistance is unlikely. Here, we prepared Au@CDs composite nanoparticles (Au@CD) comprised of gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) and carbon dots (N,S-CDs), and investigated their use as a photothermal agent in PTT.

Water-Recyclable Chitosan-Based Ion-Imprinted Thermoresponsive Hydrogel for Rare Earth Metal Ions Accumulation.

The demand for rare earth metal increases rapidly in the modern high-tech industry and therefore the accumulation of rare earth metal ions from an aqueous environment becomes a significant concern worldwide. In this paper, a water-recyclable chitosan-based La-imprinted thermoresponsive hydrogel (CLIT) was prepared to accumulate La from solution. The CLIT was characterized by DSC, FITR, Raman spectroscopy, XPS, and SEM, which revealed obvious reversible thermosensitivity and imprinted sites of La ions.

Dual photothermal nanocomposites for drug-resistant infectious wound management.

Management of antibiotic-resistant bacteria-induced skin infections for rapid healing remains a critical clinical challenge. Photothermal therapy, which uses mediated hyperthermia to combat such problems, has recently been recognised as a promising approach to take. In this study, bacterial cellulose-based photothermal membranes were designed and developed to combat bacterial infections and promote rapid wound healing.

Cassava Starch-Based Thermo-Responsive Pb(II)-Imprinted Material: Preparation and Adsorption Performance on Pb(II).

Heavy metal pollution is currently an increasing threat to the ecological environment, and the development of novel absorbents with remarkable adsorption performance and cost-effectiveness are highly desired. In this study, a cassava starch-based Pb(II)-imprinted thermo-responsive hydrogel (CPIT) had been prepared by using cassava starch as the bio-substrate, -isopropyl acrylamide (NIPAM) as the thermo-responsive monomer, and Pb(II) as the template ions. Later, a variety of modern techniques including FTIR, DSC, SEM, and TGA were employed to comprehensively analyze the characteristic functional groups, thermo-responsibility, morphology, and thermal stability of CPIT.

Dansyl-modified carbon dots with dual-emission for pH sensing, Fe ion detection and fluorescent ink.

In this work, a multifunctional ratiometric fluorescence (FL) nanohybrid (CSCDs@DC) was synthesized from chitosan based carbon dots (CSCDs) and dansyl chloride (DC) at room temperature. The CSCDs@DC revealed strong FL intensity, great stability and excellent anti-photobleaching properties. Herein, CSCDs@DC was responsive to pH value in the range of 1.

Ion-imprinted thermosensitive chitosan derivative for heavy metal remediation.

Ion-imprinted thermosensitive chitosan derivative (ITC) was successfully synthesized through a novel gradient heating process towards applications in heavy metal remediation, using Cu template paired with N-isopropylacrylamide (NIPAM) monomer. SEM, DSC, FTIR and Raman spectroscopy were used to characterize the structure and properties of ITC. The phase change temperature (PCT) of ITC was 35.

Cellulose Nanofiber-Reinforced Ionic Conductors for Multifunctional Sensors and Devices.

Ionic conductors are normally prepared from water-based materials in the solid form and feature a combination of intrinsic transparency and stretchability. The sensitivity toward humidity inevitably leads to dehydration or deliquescence issues, which will limit the long-term use of ionic conductors. Here, a novel ionic conductor based on natural bacterial cellulose (BC) and polymerizable deep eutectic solvents (PDESs) is developed for addressing the abovementioned drawbacks.

Synergistic regulation of osteoimmune microenvironment by IL-4 and RGD to accelerate osteogenesis.

The control of early inflammatory reactions and recruitment of progenitor cells are critical for subsequent tissue repair and regeneration after biomaterial implantation. The aim of this study was to design a multi-functional biomaterial with a controlled drug delivery system to create an optimal local environment for early osteogenesis. Here, the anti-inflammatory cytokine IL-4 and pro-osteogenic RGD peptide were assembled layer-by-layer on TiO nanotubes.

Bioadsorbents from algae residues for heavy metal ions adsorption: chemical modification, adsorption behaviour and mechanism.

Biosorption is an emerging technology for the removal of heavy metals from industrial wastewater by natural or modified biomass. In this study, we proposed a novel protocol for making full use of seaweeds. Brown seaweed residue (SCR) and green seaweed residue (CLR) were obtained after extraction of the bioactive polysaccharides.

Polysaccharide from : extraction optimization with response surface methodology, structure and antioxidant activities.

Ultrasonic-assisted extraction based on Response Surface Methodology was applied to isolate a polysaccharide (CLP) from obtained in the South China Sea and the highest yield of the crude polysaccharide was 11.8%. CLP consisted of xylose, galactose, glucose and glucuronic acid in a molar ratio of 2.

DPD studies on mixed micelles self-assembled from MPEG-PDEAEMA and MPEG-PCL for controlled doxorubicin release.

In order to better understand and improve the drug loading capacity and release behavior of the pH-responsive mixed micelles in well controlled pH environments, dissipative particle dynamics (DPD) simulations are employed. This is performed by studying the co-micellization behavior of these materials produced from the two specific diblock polymers, poly(ethylene glycol) methyl ether-b-poly(N, N diethylamino ethyl methacrylate) (MPEG-PDEAEMA) and poly(ethylene glycol) methyl ether-b-polycaprolactone (MPEG-PCL) for doxorubicin (DOX) delivery. With the use of appropriate interaction parameters, the formation mechanism of (drug-loaded) mixed micelles, particle sizes, morphology, and composition are investigated.

Preparation and anticoagulant properties of heparin-like electrospun membranes from carboxymethyl chitosan and bacterial cellulose sulfate.

Heparin-like membranes (CPBS) with nanofibers (approximate diameters of 100-500 nm) were prepared through electrospinning of a blended solution of carboxymethyl chitosan nanoparticle (CMCN, diameters 483 nm) and poly (vinyl alcohol) (CMCN/PVA) onto the surface of modified bacterial cellulose sulfate (BCS) membranes. SEM images confirmed that the CMCN were stretched to nanofibers during electrospinning. The presence of BCS on the collector of electrospinning machine increased the spinnability of CMCN/PVA solution.

Fabrication of a blood compatible composite membrane from chitosan nanoparticles, ethyl cellulose and bacterial cellulose sulfate.

A heparin-like composite membrane was fabricated through electrospinning chitosan nanoparticles (CN) together with an ethylcellulose (EC) ethanol solution onto a bacterial cellulose sulfate membrane (BCS). Scanning electron microscopy images revealed that there were no chitosan particles in the obtained composite CN-EC/BCS membranes (CEB), indicating CN had been stretched to nanofibers. X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy verified the existence of -NH from chitosan and -SO from BCS on the surface of CEB membranes.

Isolation, structure, and surfactant properties of polysaccharides from Ulva lactuca L. from South China Sea.

Two polysaccharides (ULP1 and ULP2) were isolated through ultrasonic-assisted extraction from green seaweed Ulva lactuca L. which was collected from the South China Sea. The highest yield of 17.

Synthesis and characterization of bacterial cellulose sulfates using a SO₃/pyridine complex in DMAc/LiCl.

Various sodium bacterial cellulose sulfates (SBCS) were prepared via the homogeneous sulfation of bacterial cellulose (BC) with a SO3/pyridine (Py) complex in a dimethyl acetamide/lithium chloride solution. The SBCSs were characterized using Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction (XRD), carbon nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy, gel permeation chromatography, elemental analyses, and thermal gravimetric analyses. A variety of conditions (including various amounts of SO3/Py, temperatures, and reaction times) were utilized to obtain SBCSs with DS values that ranged from 0.