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Supramolecular Nanoarchitectonics of PNIPAAM‐co‐MA and Imogolite to Obtain Thermoresponsive Clay Nanotubes Through Complexation Mechanism

Advanced Materials Interfaces
In this study, the colloidal properties of hybrids formed by imogolite nanotubes (INTs) and poly(N‐isopropylacrylamide)‐co‐methacrylic (PNIPAAM‐co‐MA) are investigated, which is a thermo‐sensitive copolymer suitable for drug delivery applications.
Claire Hotton, Lorenzo Lisuzzo, Giuseppe Cavallaro, Erwan Paineau, Thomas Bizien, Giuseppe Lazzara   +5 more
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Incorporation of Dual-Stimuli Responsive Microgels in Nanofibrous Membranes for Cancer Treatment by Magnetic Hyperthermia

Gels, 2021
The delivery of multiple anti-cancer agents holds great promise for better treatments. The present work focuses on developing multifunctional materials for simultaneous and local combinatory treatment: Chemotherapy and hyperthermia.
Adriana Gonçalves, Filipe V. Almeida, João Paulo Borges, Paula I. P. Soares   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Compact and thermosensitive nature-inspired micropump [PDF]

, 2019
Liquid transportation without employing a bulky power source, often observed in nature, has been an essential prerequisite for smart applications of microfluidic devices.
Kim, H, Kim, K, Lee, S.J.
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Bottom‐up Strategies for Generating Polymer Protocells That Mimic Cellular Communication

Chemistry – A European Journal, EarlyView.
This review focuses on polymeric protocells produced using a bottom‐up approach. Polymer‐based assemblies guarantee stability and designability by adjusting the properties of the amphiphilic copolymers used. The review covers protocell architectures, production, and their intra‐ and intercellular communication mechanisms.
Gloria Saorin, Xinan Huang, Voichita Mihali, Cornelia G. Palivan   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Controlled release and antibioticeffect of vancomycin-loaded poly(-isopropylacrylamide) nanoparticles as a smart drug delivery system

Journal of Applied Biomaterials & Functional Materials
Numerous studies have addressed the use of vancomycin (VA) to effectively treat bacterial infections. However, VA is known to cause side effects when administered intravenously.
Liang Lei, Shanlong Li, Xuefeng Kang, Jian Shang   +3 more
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Using embedded alginate microparticles to tune the properties of in situ forming poly(N‐isopropylacrylamide)‐graft‐chondroitin sulfate bioadhesive hydrogels for replacement and repair of the nucleus pulposus of the intervertebral disc

JOR Spine, 2021
Low back pain is a major public health issue associated with degeneration of the intervertebral disc (IVD). The early stages of degeneration are characterized by the dehydration of the central, gelatinous portion of the IVD, the nucleus pulposus (NP ...
Thomas Christiani, Karen Mys, Karl Dyer, Jennifer Kadlowec, Cristina Iftode, Andrea Jennifer Vernengo   +5 more
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Novel thermoresponsive assemblies of co-grafted natural and synthetic polymers for water purification [PDF]

, 2016
Water contamination and its purification are a global problem. The current approach to purify water is reduction of impurities to acceptable levels. One of the ways to achieve this is by use of water-soluble polymers that extract organic and metallic ...
Ambre, Premlata, Barton, Stephen, Chandra, Sudeshna, Coutinho, Evans, Singh Paneysar, Joginder   +4 more
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Hydrogels Incorporating Donor–Acceptor Stenhouse Adducts as a Platform for Photoinduced, On‐Off Switchable Release of Small Molecule Cargos

Macromolecular Rapid Communications, EarlyView.
Donor–acceptor Stenhouse aDdducts (DASAs) are known for their photoinduced tautomerization, which, when conjugated to block copolymers, can self‐assemble into tuneable polymersomes. These DASA‐polymersomes are being investigated for light‐controlled cargo release in biomedical applications.
Tristan N. Dell, Ana Cammack‐Najera, Rea Tresa, Farzina Matubbar, Beyzanur Kaya, Uthaya Lathan, Mohamed Chami, Ray G. DiNardi, Omar Rifaie‐Graham, Jonathan P. Wojciechowski, Molly M. Stevens   +10 more
wiley   +1 more source

Thermoresponsive Cationic Polymers: PFAS Binding Performance under Variable pH, Temperature and Comonomer Composition

Gels, 2022
The versatility and unique qualities of thermoresponsive polymeric systems have led to the application of these materials in a multitude of fields. One such field that can significantly benefit from the use of innovative, smart materials is environmental
E. Molly Frazar, Anicah Smith, Thomas Dziubla, J. Zach Hilt   +3 more
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Synthesis and Characterization of Thermally and Chemically Gelling Injectable Hydrogels for Tissue Engineering [PDF]

, 2012
Novel, injectable hydrogels were developed that solidify through a dual-gelation, physical and chemical, mechanism upon preparation and elevation of temperature to 37°C. A thermogelling, poly(N-isopropylacrylamide)-based macromer with pendant epoxy rings
Adam K. Ekenseair, Antonios G. Mikos, Cellesi F., Cellesi F., Cheng V., Cui Z. W., Cui Z. W., Dey R. K., Emik S., F. Kurtis Kasper, Ferruti P., Ferruti P., Ferruti P., Fujimoto K. L., Guan J. J., Gutowska A., Hacker M. C., Jain R., Klouda L., Klouda L., Klouda L., Kretlow J. D., Kretlow J. D., Kretlow J. D., Kristel W. M. Boere, Lee B. H., Li Z. Q., Lin C., Lynn D. M., Ma Z. W., Magnaghi V., Mizuntani M., Navath R. S., Robb S. A., Stephanie N. Tzouanas, Temenoff J. S., Tiffany N. Vo, Timmer M. D., Wang Z. C., Wang Z. C., Wei H. L.   +40 more
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