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- Abdelhamid, Hani Nasser, et al.
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CelloZIFPaper : Cellulose-ZIF hybrid paper for heavy metal removal and electrochemical sensing
- 2022
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Ingår i: Chemical Engineering Journal. - : Elsevier BV. - 1385-8947 .- 1873-3212. ; 446
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- The processing of hierarchical porous zeolitic imidazolate frameworks (ZIF-8) into a cellulose paper using sheet former Rapid-Kothen (R.K.) is reported. The procedure is a promising route to overcome a significant bottleneck towards applying metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) in commercial products. ZIF-8 crystals were integrated into cellulose pulp (CP) or TEMPO (2,2,6,6-tetramethylpiperidine-1-oxyl radical)-oxidized cellulose nanofibrils (TOCNF) following an in-situ or ex-situ process; the materials were denoted as CelloZIFPaper_In Situ and CelloZIFPaper_Ex Situ, respectively. The materials were applied as adsorbents to remove heavy metals from water, with adsorption capacities of 66.2-354.0 mg/g. CelloZIFPaper can also be used as a stand-alone working electrode for the selective sensing of toxic heavy metals, for instance, lead ions (Pb2+), using electrochemical-based methods with a limit of detection (LOD) of 8 mu M. The electrochemical measurements may advance 'Lab-onCelloZIFPaper' technologies for label-free detection of heavy metal ions.
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- Afewerki, Samson, et al.
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Combined Catalysis : A Powerful Strategy for Engineering Multifunctional Sustainable Lignin-Based Materials
- 2023
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Ingår i: ACS Nano. - : American Chemical Society (ACS). - 1936-0851 .- 1936-086X. ; 17:8, s. 7093-7108
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- The production and engineering of sustainable materials through green chemistry will have a major role in our mission of transitioning to a more sustainable society. Here, combined catalysis, which is the integration of two or more catalytic cycles or activation modes, provides innovative chemical reactions and material properties efficiently, whereas the single catalytic cycle or activation mode alone fails in promoting a successful reaction. Polyphenolic lignin with its distinctive structural functions acts as an important template to create materials with versatile properties, such as being tough, antimicrobial, self-healing, adhesive, and environmentally adaptable. Sustainable lignin-based materials are generated by merging the catalytic cycle of the quinone-catechol redox reaction with free radical polymerization or oxidative decarboxylation reaction, which explores a wide range of metallic nanoparticles and metal ions as the catalysts. In this review, we present the recent work on engineering lignin-based multifunctional materials devised through combined catalysis. Despite the fruitful employment of this concept to material design and the fact that engineering has provided multifaceted materials able to solve a broad spectrum of challenges, we envision further exploration and expansion of this important concept in material science beyond the catalytic processes mentioned above. This could be accomplished by taking inspiration from organic synthesis where this concept has been successfully developed and implemented.
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- Afewerki, Samson, 1985-, et al.
(författare)
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Engineering an All-Biobased Solvent- and Styrene-Free Curable Resin
- 2023
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Ingår i: ACS Polymers Au. - : American Chemical Society (ACS). - 2694-2453. ; 3:6, s. 447-456
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- The sustainable production of polymers and materials derived from renewable feedstocks such as biomass is vital to addressing the current climate and environmental challenges. In particular, finding a replacement for current widely used curable resins containing undesired components with both health and environmental issues, such as bisphenol-A and styrene, is of great interest and vital for a sustainable society. In this work, we disclose the preparation and fabrication of an all-biobased curable resin. The devised resin consists of a polyester component based on fumaric acid, itaconic acid, 2,5-furandicarboxylic acid, 1,4-butanediol, and reactive diluents acting as both solvents and viscosity enhancers. Importantly, the complete process was performed solvent-free, thus promoting its industrial applications. The cured biobased resin demonstrates very good thermal properties (stable up to 415 °C), the ability to resist deformation based on the high Young’s modulus of ∼775 MPa, and chemical resistance based on the swelling index and gel content. We envision the disclosed biobased resin having tailorable properties suitable for industrial applications.
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- Albers, Eva, 1966, et al.
(författare)
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Influence of preservation methods on biochemical composition and downstream processing of cultivated Saccharina latissima biomass
- 2021
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Ingår i: Algal Research. - : Elsevier BV. - 2211-9264. ; 55
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- Saccharina latissima biomass cultivated along the Swedish west coast was subjected to four different scalable preservation methods after harvest; freezing, sun-drying, oven-drying and ensiling. Freeze-drying and freezing at -80 ?C were also included to provide dry and wet references. The effects of the different preservation methods on the composition of Saccharina biomass (on dry weight, DW, basis), and the recovery as well as properties of high-quality protein, alginate and biogas were evaluated. Sun-drying significantly reduced protein, alginate and fatty acid content of the seaweeds and thereby concentrated ash in the biomass compared to the other methods. Protein/amino acids and fatty acids were significantly concentrated in ensiled biomass, while mannitol and laminarin were reduced compared to the other biomasses. Oven-drying and -20 ?C freezing affected the composition the least, with lower ash content and alterations in some specific amino and fatty acids. Sun-drying and ensiling resulted in significantly lower protein solubility at high pH compared to the other biomasses which translated into the lowest total seaweed protein recovery using the pH-shift process. Highest protein yield was obtained with the freeze-dried reference. Ensiling lead to a significant decrease in the molecular weight of alginate, while sun-drying caused a negative effect on alginate by inducing a shift in the guluronic and mannuronic acids composition of alginate. Sun-drying gave the lowest methane yield in the anaerobic digestion experiments while freezing at -80 ?C gave the highest yield, closely followed by freezing at -20 ?C and ensiling. To conclude, preservation methods must be carefully chosen to protect the valuable component in Saccharina latissima, and to achieve an efficient downstream processing ultimately yielding high quality products as part of a seaweed biorefinery.
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- Albertsson, Ann-Christine, et al.
(författare)
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Controlled ring-opening polymerization of lactones and lactides
- 2000
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Ingår i: Macromolecular Symposia. - 1022-1360 .- 1521-3900. ; 157, s. 39-46
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- 1,5-dioxepan-2-one (DXO) is presented as a versatile component in biodegradable polymers for biomedical applications. Copolymerization of DXO and L-lactide yielded a semi-crystalline, yet flexible, material where the extent of crystallinity and erosion characteristics were controlled by an appropriate choice of copolymer composition. Crosslinked PDXO was polymerized as a novel biodegradable elastomer. The degradation behavior of these materials were explored in vitro. Microspheres from poly(DXO-co-L-LA) were prepared and shown to be promising candidates for controlled release. The polymer composition and drug solubility provided effective means of controlling the drug delivery pattern.
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- Albertsson, Ann-Christine, et al.
(författare)
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Design of renewable hydrogel release systems from fiberboard mill wastewater
- 2010
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Ingår i: Biomacromolecules. - : American Chemical Society (ACS). - 1525-7797 .- 1526-4602. ; 11:5, s. 1406-1411
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- A new route for the design of renewable hydrogels is presented. The soluble waste from masonite production was isolated, fractionized, and upgraded. The resulting hemicellulose rich fraction was alkenyl-functionalized and used in the preparation of covalently cross-linked hydrogels capable of sustained release of incorporated agents. Said hydrogels showed a Fickian diffusion-based release of incorporated bovine serum albumin. Also, a method for the coating of seeds with hydrogel was developed. The sustained release of incorporated growth retardant agents from the hydrogel coating on rape seeds was shown to enable the temporary inhibition of germination.
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- Albertsson, Ann-Christine, 1945-, et al.
(författare)
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Increased biocompatibility by surface modification
- 2004
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Ingår i: Abstracts of Papers of the American Chemical Society. - : American Chemical Society (ACS). - 0065-7727. ; 228, s. U508-U508
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Tidskriftsartikel (populärvet., debatt m.m.)
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- Albertsson, Ann-Christine, 1945-, et al.
(författare)
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New matrices for controlled drug delivery.
- 2000
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Ingår i: ABSTRACTS OF PAPERS OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY. - : American Chemical Society (ACS).
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Konferensbidrag (refereegranskat)
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- Albertsson, Ann-Christine, 1945-, et al.
(författare)
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Surface modification of degradable polymers
- 2005
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Ingår i: ABSTRACTS OF PAPERS OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY. - : American Chemical Society (ACS).
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Konferensbidrag (refereegranskat)
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- Albertsson, Ann-Christine, 1945-, et al.
(författare)
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Vedrester blir förnybar råvara
- 2009
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Ingår i: Miljöforskning. - Stockholm : Formas. - 1650-4925. ; :5, s. 20-21
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Tidskriftsartikel (populärvet., debatt m.m.)abstract
- Cellulosa används sedan länge i många produkter. Än så länge gäller det främst inom trävaru-, pappers- och massaindustrin. Men veden innehåller även andra ämnen, som idag mest ses som onödiga restprodukter. Aktuell forskning vid KTH visar att sådana produkter i framtiden kan bli användbara i till exempel förpackningar, läkemedelsindustri och jordbruk.
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| 18. |
- Albertsson, Ann-Christine, et al.
(författare)
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Wood hydrolysates : From fractions to products
- 2015
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Ingår i: Abstracts of Papers of the American Chemical Society. - : AMER CHEMICAL SOC. - 0065-7727. ; 249
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- Albertsson, Ann-Christine, et al.
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Wood hydrolysates turned valuable
- 2012
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Ingår i: Abstracts of Papers of the American Chemical Society. - 0065-7727. ; 243
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| 20. |
- Alvarado Ávila, María Isabel, et al.
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Cellulose as sacrificial agents for enhanced photoactivated hydrogen production
- 2023
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Ingår i: Sustainable Energy & Fuels. - : Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC). - 2398-4902. ; 7:8, s. 1981-1991
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- The search for new energy sources together with the need to control greenhouse gas emissions has led to continued interest in low-emitting renewable energy technologies. In this context, water splitting for hydrogen production is a reasonable alternative to replace fossil fuels due to its high energy density producing only water during combustion. Cellulose is abundant in nature and as residuals from human activity, and therefore a natural, ecological, and carbon-neutral source for hydrogen production. In the present work, we propose a sustainable method for hydrogen production using sunlight and cellulose as sacrificial agents during the photocatalytic water splitting process. Platinum (Pt) catalyst activates hydrogen production, and parameters such as pH of the system, cellulose concentration, and Pt loading were studied. Using different biomasses, we found that the presence of hemicellulose and xyloglucan as part of the molecular composition considerably increased the H-2 production rate from 36 mu mol L-1 in one hour for rapeseed cellulose to 167.44 mu mol L-1 for acid-treated cellulose isolated from Ulva fenestrata algae. Carboxymethylation and TEMPO-oxidation of cellulosic biomass both led to more stable suspensions with higher rates of H-2 production close to 225 mu mol L-1, which was associated with their water solubility properties. The results suggest that cellulosic biomass can be an attractive alternative as a sacrificial agent for the photocatalytic splitting of water for H-2 production.
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- Andersson, Alexandra, et al.
(författare)
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Protein release from galactoglucomannan hydrogels : Influence of substitutions and enzymatic hydrolysis by beta-mannanase
- 2008
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Ingår i: Biomacromolecules. - : American Chemical Society (ACS). - 1525-7797 .- 1526-4602. ; 9:8, s. 2104-2110
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- O-Acetyl-galactoglucomannan (AcGGM) is the major soft-wood hemicellulose. Structurally modified AcGGM and hydrogels of AcGGM were prepared. The degree of substitution (DS) of AcGGM was modified enzymatically with beta-galactosidase, and chemically with an acrylate derivative, 2-hydroxyethylmethacrylate (HEMA). The hydrolysis of AcGGM with beta-mannanase was shown to increase with decreasing DS. AcGGM hydrogels were prepared from chemically modified AcGGM with varying DS of HEMA. Bovine serum albumin (BSA) was encapsulated in hydrogels. A spontaneous burst release of BSA was decreased with increased DS of HEMA. The addition of beta-mannanase significantly enhanced the BSA release from hydrogels with a DS of 0.36, reaching a maximum of 95% released BSA after eight hours compared to 60% without enzyme. Thus, both the pendant group composition and the enzyme action are valuable tools in the tailoring of hydrogel release profiles of potential interest for intestine drug delivery.
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- Brodin, Ida
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Chemical Properties and Thermal Behaviour of Kraft Lignins
- 2009
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Licentiatavhandling (övrigt vetenskapligt/konstnärligt)abstract
- Research concerning lignin has increased during the last years due to its renewability and ready availability in black liquor at pulp mills. Today, the kraft lignin found in black liquor is used as a fuel to gain energy in the recovery boiler at the mill. However, a new isolation concept, LignoBoost®, has enabled isolation of part of the lignin while allowing the use of black liquor as a fuel. This isolated lignin can be utilised as a fuel in, for example, thermal power stations or further upgraded to more value-added products. In this context, the most interesting value-added product is carbon fibre. The demand for carbon fibre has increased, but the biggest obstacle for a more extended use is the high production cost. About half of the production cost is related to the raw material. In this work, the possibility of using kraft lignin as a precursor for carbon fibre production has been investigated through fundamental studies. Kraft lignins originating from birch, Eucalyptus globulus, softwoods and softwoods from liner production have been studied. By separating the lignin while still in solution in the black liquor, unwanted large particles such as carbohydrates can easily be removed. After isolation according to the LignoBoost process and purification with the use of an ion-exchanger, the lignins have been both chemically and thermally characterised. Identification of the released compounds at different temperatures has been performed because only 40% of carbon relative to original lignin remains, down from theoretical 60% after thermal treatment up to 1000°C. The main released compounds were phenols, as revealed by pyrolysis-GC/MS. Additionally, a pre-oxidation was done in order to try to stabilise the lignins. It was shown that an oxidation prior to the thermal treatment increases the yield by more than 10% and that the main release of compounds takes place between 400°C and 600°C. Fractionated lignin is better qualified as raw material for carbon fibre production because it is purer and its softening temperature can be detected. Fractionated kraft lignins from all investigated wood sources have high possibilities to act as precursors for the manufacture of carbon fibre.
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- Brunius, C. F., et al.
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Synthesis and in vitro degradation of poly(N-vinyl-2-pyrrolidone)-based graft copolymers for biomedical applications
- 2002
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Ingår i: Journal of Polymer Science Part A. - : Wiley. - 0887-624X .- 1099-0518. ; 40:21, s. 3652-3661
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- This work is devoted to the design of a novel family of hydrosoluble biomaterials: poly(N-vinyl-2-pyrrolidone) (PVP)-based graft copolymers. A synthesis route has been elaborated in which omega-functionalized PVP is prepared via chain-transfer radical polymerization, end-group modified, and subsequently grafted onto a polyhydroxylated backbone, typically dextran or poly(vinyl alcohol). The resulting graft copolymer biomaterials are designed for use in various biomedical applications, particularly as materials with a stronger potential for plasma expansion than already existing products have. The graft copolymers are potentially degradable because the PVP grafts are connected to the polyol backbone via a hydrolytically labile carbonate or ester linkage. The degradation of the graft copolymers was performed in vitro over a period of 6 weeks.
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- Choong, Ferdinand X., et al.
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Nondestructive, real-time determination and visualization of cellulose, hemicellulose and lignin by luminescent oligothiophenes
- 2016
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Ingår i: Scientific Reports. - : Nature Publishing Group. - 2045-2322. ; 6
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- Enabling technologies for efficient use of the bio-based feedstock are crucial to the replacement of oil-based products. We investigated the feasibility of luminescent conjugated oligothiophenes (LCOs) for non-destructive, rapid detection and quality assessment of lignocellulosic components in complex biomass matrices. A cationic pentameric oligothiophene denoted p-HTEA (pentamer hydrogen thiophene ethyl amine) showed unique binding affinities to cellulose, lignin, hemicelluloses, and cellulose nanofibrils in crystal, liquid and paper form. We exploited this finding using spectrofluorometric methods and fluorescence confocal laser scanning microscopy, for sensitive, simultaneous determination of the structural and compositional complexities of native lignocellulosic biomass. With exceptional photostability, p-HTEA is also demonstrated as a dynamic sensor for real-time monitoring of enzymatic cellulose degradation in cellulolysis. These results demonstrate the use of p-HTEA as a non-destructive tool for the determination of cellulose, hemicellulose and lignin in complex biomass matrices, thereby aiding in the optimization of biomass-converting technologies.
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- Choong, Ferdinand X., et al.
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Stereochemical Identification of Glucans by a Donor-Acceptor-Donor Conjugated Pentamer Enables Multi-Carbohydrate Anatomical Mapping in Plant Tissues
- 2019
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Ingår i: Cellulose. - : Springer Netherlands. - 0969-0239 .- 1572-882X. ; 26:7, s. 4253-4264
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- Optotracing is a novel method for analytical imaging of carbohydrates in plant and microbial tissues. This optical method applies structure-responsive oligothiophenes as molecular fluorophores emitting unique optical signatures when bound to polysaccharides. Herein, we apply Carbotrace680, a short length anionic oligothiophene with a central heterocyclic benzodithiazole (BTD) motif, to probe for different glucans. The donor-acceptor-donor type electronic structure of Carbotrace680 provides improved spectral properties compared to oligothiophenes due to the possibility of intramolecular charge-transfer transition to the BTD motif. This enables differentiation of glucans based on the glycosidic linkage stereochemistry. Thus -configured starch is readily differentiated from -configured cellulose. The versatility of optotracing is demonstrated by dynamic monitoring of thermo-induced starch remodelling, shown in parallel by spectrophotometry and microscopy of starch granules. Imaging of Carbotrace680 bound to multiple glucans in plant tissues provided direct identification of their physical locations, revealing the spatial relationship between structural (cellulose) and storage (starch) glucans at sub-cellular scale. Our work forms the basis for the development of superior optotracers for sensitive detection of polysaccharides. Our non-destructive method for anatomical mapping of glucans in biomass will serve as an enabling technology for developments towards efficient use of plant-derived materials and biomass.
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- Choong, Ferdinand X., et al.
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Stereochemical identification of glucans by oligothiophenes enables cellulose anatomical mapping in plant tissues
- 2018
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Ingår i: Scientific Reports. - : NATURE PUBLISHING GROUP. - 2045-2322. ; 8
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- Efficient use of plant-derived materials requires enabling technologies for non-disruptive composition analysis. The ability to identify and spatially locate polysaccharides in native plant tissues is difficult but essential. Here, we develop an optical method for cellulose identification using the structure-responsive, heptameric oligothiophene h-FTAA as molecular fluorophore. Spectrophotometric analysis of h-FTAA interacting with closely related glucans revealed an exceptional specificity for beta-linked glucans. This optical, non-disruptive method for stereochemical differentiation of glycosidic linkages was next used for in situ composition analysis in plants. Multi-laser/multi-detector analysis developed herein revealed spatial localization of cellulose and structural cell wall features such as plasmodesmata and perforated sieve plates of the phloem. Simultaneous imaging of intrinsically fluorescent components revealed the spatial relationship between cell walls and other organelles, such as chloroplasts and lignified annular thickenings of the trachea, with precision at the sub-cellular scale. Our non-destructive method for cellulose identification lays the foundation for the emergence of anatomical maps of the chemical constituents in plant tissues. This rapid and versatile method will likely benefit the plant science research fields and may serve the biorefinery industry as reporter for feedstock optimization as well as in-line monitoring of cellulose reactions during standard operations.
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- Edlund, Ulrica, et al.
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A controlled radical polymerization route to polyepoxidated grafted hemicellulose materials
- 2014
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Ingår i: Polimery. - : LUKASIEWICZ Research Network - Industrial Chemistry Research Institute. - 0032-2725. ; 59:1, s. 60-65
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- Polyfunctional copolymers were prepared from the major softwood hemicellulose polysaccharide, i.e. O-acetylated galactoglucomannan (AcGGM) through a grafting-from controlled radical polymerization. AcGGM was functionalized with brominated pendant groups that served as initiating species in the subsequent Cu(0) mediated radical polymerization of glycidyl methacrylate (GMA). A linear relationship of ln[GMA](0)/[GMA] (the index 0 refers to the initial value) versus reaction time up to conversions of 80 % suggests a first order rate of propagation and a "living" polymerization.
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- Edlund, Ulrica, et al.
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A microspheric system : Hemicellulose-based hydrogels
- 2008
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Ingår i: Journal of bioactive and compatible polymers (Print). - : SAGE Publications. - 0883-9115 .- 1530-8030. ; 23:2, s. 171-186
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- Hydrogel microspheres were prepared from the major softwood hemicellulose polysaccharide acetylated galactoglucomannan. The dry and swollen morphology was assessed by scanning electron microscopy. The microspheres were loaded with either a small hydrophilic substance ( caffeine) or a macromolecular model protein ( bovine serum albumin) and afforded diffusion controlled release in vitro. Statistical multivariate analysis was used to systematically determine the influence and significance of the hydrogel composition, the crosslinking density, and the dimensions of the incorporated substance on the microsphere size and release rate.
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- Edlund, Ulrica, et al.
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A strategy for the covalent functionalization of resorbable polymers with heparin and osteoinductive growth factor
- 2008
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Ingår i: Biomacromolecules. - : American Chemical Society (ACS). - 1525-7797 .- 1526-4602. ; 9:3, s. 901-905
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- The chemical strategy presented herein is the nondestructive preparation of resorbable polymer scaffolds with heparin covalently bonded to the surface and an osteoinductive growth factor, recombinant human bone morphogenetic protein-2, immobilized in the heparin layer. The coupling scheme involves functionalization of surfaces by grafting in the vapor phase with poly(L-lactide) and poly (e-caprolactone) films chosen as representative substrates. The biocompatibility of functionalized surfaces was verified by a much improved attachment and proliferation of mesenchymal stem cells (MSC).
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- Edlund, Ulrica, 1972-, et al.
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Admicellar Polymerization Coating of CNF Enhances Integration in Degradable Nanocomposites
- 2019
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Ingår i: Biomacromolecules. - : American Chemical Society (ACS). - 1525-7797 .- 1526-4602. ; 20:2, s. 684-692
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- A water-based one-pot synthesis strategy for converting cellulose nanofibrils (CNF) into a hydrophobic and processable biopolymer grade is devised. CNF was chemically modified through admicellar polymerization, producing fibrils coated with fatty acrylate polymers. The proposed modification targets a change in the interfibrillar interactions and improved CNF compatibility with a degradable plastic composite matrix, poly(butylene adipate-co-terephthalate), PBAT in composites prepared by melt extrusion. CNF had a clear reinforcing effect on PBAT, increasing Young's modulus by at least 35% and 169% at 5 and 20% (w/w) CNF content, respectively. However, unmodified CNF showed aggregation, poor adhesion in the matrix, and severely impaired the ductility of PBAT. CNF modified by admicellar polymerization was homogeneously dispersed in the PBT matrix and showed significantly better preservation of the elongation properties compared to unmodified CNF, especially at 5% (w/w) addition level.
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- Edlund, Ulrica, et al.
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Barrier Films from Renewable Forestry Waste
- 2010
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Ingår i: Biomacromolecules. - : American Chemical Society (ACS). - 1525-7797 .- 1526-4602. ; 11:9, s. 2532-2538
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- Biobased free-standing films and coatings with low oxygen permeability were designed from a wood hydrolysate according to a recovery and formulation procedure that provides added value to wood converting industrial processes. Wood components released to the wastewater in the hydrothermal treatment of spruce wood were recovered and converted to an oligo- and polysaccharide-rich, noncellulosic fraction that was utilized in film formulations in a range of concentrations and compositions. Free-standing smooth and transparent films as well as coatings on thin PET were prepared and characterized with respect to oxygen permeability, tensile properties, structure, and water vapor transmission. With oxygen permeabilities as low as below I cm(3) mu m m(-2) day(-1) kPa(-1) and with adequate mechanical properties, the films and coatings show promising property profiles for renewable packaging applications.
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- Edlund, Ulrica, et al.
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Copolymerization and polymer blending of trimethylene carbonate and adipic anhydride for tailored drug delivery
- 1999
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Ingår i: Journal of Applied Polymer Science. - 0021-8995 .- 1097-4628. ; 72:2, s. 227-239
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- The copolymerization in bulk and solution of trimethylene carbonate (TMC) with adipic anhydride (AA) as well as the blending of homopolymers are described. We show experimentally that the components are not copolymerizable but partially miscible, forming a microscopic dispersion without any visible signs of phase separation. Poly(adipic anhydride) (PAA) functions as a plasticizer, permitting an increase in the erosion rate by increasing the porosity and hydration. Drug delivery from the blends was evaluated. A statistical factorial model was designed to explore the influence of three important blend parameters and their interactions, making it possible to predict the erosion and drug-release behavior of the blend matrices. The PAA:poly(trimethylene carbonate) (PTMC) ratio and molecular weight of the polycarbonate component significantly influence the drug-release performance, mass loss, and degree of plasticization. The interaction among these factors also influences the blend properties. Plasticization of PTMC enhances the drug release to an extent that is dependent on the amount of PAA used. We demonstrate that blending offers a convenient alternative to copolymerization for the preparation of polymer matrices with predictable drug delivery.
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- Edlund, Ulrica, et al.
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Covalent VEGF protein immobilization on resorbable polymeric surfaces
- 2011
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Ingår i: Polymers for Advanced Technologies. - : Wiley. - 1042-7147 .- 1099-1581. ; 22:12, s. 2368-2373
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- Vascular endothelial growth factor type protein (VEGF), a potent angiogenic effector molecule, was successfully covalently immobilized onto the surfaces of the resorbable polymers poly(L-lactic acid) (PLLA) and poly(epsilon-caprolactone) (PCL) through a three-step strategy. The surfaces were first covalently grafted with poly(acrylic acid) using non-destructive and solvent free vapor-phase grafting. A diamine spacer was coupled to the carboxylic acid pendant groups on the graft chains using EDC/NHS chemistry and VEGF was finally covalently attached to the amine linkers. The chemistry and topography of the modified substrates were quantitatively and qualitatively verified with XPS, ATR-FTIR, UV-VIS, SEM, and ELISA.
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- Edlund, Ulrica, 1972-, et al.
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Covalent VEGF protein immobilization on resorbable polymeric surfaces
- 2011
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Ingår i: Polymers for Advanced Technologies. - : Wiley. - 1042-7147 .- 1099-1581. ; 22:1, s. 166-171
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) type protein, a potent angiogenic effector molecule, was successfully covalently immobilized onto the surfaces of the resorbable polymers poly(L-lactic acid) (PLLA) and poly(epsilon-caprolactone) through a three-step strategy. The surfaces were first covalently grafted with poly(acrylic acid) using non-destructive and solvent-free vapor-phase grafting. A diamine spacer was coupled to the carboxylic acid pendant groups on the graft chains using 1-ethyl-3-(3-dimethylaminopropyl)-carbodiimide hydrochloride/N-hydroxysuccinimide chemistry and VEGF was finally covalently attached to the amine linkers. The chemistry and topography of the modified substrates were quantitatively and qualitatively verified with X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, attenuated total reflectance-Fourier transform infrared spectrometry, UV-VIS, scanning electron microscopy, and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay
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- Edlund, Ulrica, et al.
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Degradable polymer microspheres for controlled drug delivery
- 2002
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Ingår i: Advances in Polymer Science. - 0065-3195 .- 1436-5030. ; 157, s. 67-112
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Forskningsöversikt (refereegranskat)abstract
- Controlled drug delivery technology is concerned with the systematic release of a pharmaceutical agent to maintain a therapeutic level of the drug in the body for a sustained period of time. This may be achieved by incorporating the therapeutic agent into a degradable polymer vehicle, releasing the agent continuously as the matrix erodes. This review is concerned with degradable polymers for use in controlled drug delivery with emphasis on the preparation, applications, biocompatibility, and stability of microspheres from hydrolytically degradable polymers.
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- Edlund, Ulrica
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Design of new biodegradable polymer matrices for controlled drug delivery
- 2000
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Doktorsavhandling (övrigt vetenskapligt/konstnärligt)abstract
- Conventional drug administration technologies display poorcontrollability, and lead to high plasma concentrations andshort duration times, which frequently lead to adverse effects.Controlled release technology aims at predictable andreproducible delivery of an active substance over an extendedperiod of time, yielding optimal response and prolongedefficiency, and thus offering considerable improvement of manytreatments. A powerful approach to controlled drug delivery isthe incorporation of the drug into a biodegradable polymericmatrix, which distributes the active substance in a controlledand sustained fashion as the polymer erodes. This thesis describes the design of novel biodegradablepolymer matrices for controlled and sustained drug delivery.New functional and biodegradable materials with variableproperties were obtained by homopolymer blending andcopolymerization of building blocks with specific, desirableproperties; poly(adipic anhydride) (PAA), poly(trimethylenecarbonate) (PTMC), poly(1,5-dioxepan-2-one) (PDXO),poly(L-lactide) (PLLA), poly(D,L-lactide) (PDLLA), andpoly(L-lactide-co-1,5-dioxepan-2-one) (P(L-LA-co-DXO).Techniques were developed for the preparation of drug-releasingmatrices in the form of films and microspheres. Variousanalysis techniques, including Differential ScanningCalorimetry,1H-Nuclear Magnetic Resonance, InfraredSpectrometry, Scanning Electron Microscopy, Size ExclusionChromatography and UV-VIS Spectroscopy, were used forcharacterization. Microspheres encapsulating therapeutic substances wereprepared from P(L-LA-co-DXO) and blends of PDXO with PLLA orPDLLA. The properties, storage stability,degradation and drugrelease characteristics of these matrices were explored,compared and evaluated with special regard to the morphologyand its impact on thein vitrobehavior. Sustained release of drugs wasobtained. The mode of release was strongly influenced by thehydrophilicity of the drug, and by the copolymer/blendcomposition and morphology. The lactide:DXO composition wasproven to be a versatile tool to control the morphology and inturn the rates and pattern of erosion and diffusion ofencapsulated agents from the matrices. Films were prepared from PTMC-PAA blends, in which PAA actedas a plasticizer. Loss of the fast-degrading PAA componentenhanced the porosity and hydration of the slow-degrading PTMC.A statistical full factorial model was designed to elucidatethe influence of matrix parameters and their interactions. ThePTMC-PAA ratio, the molecular weight of the PTMC, andinteractions amongst these factors significantly influenced therelease performance, mass loss and degree of plasticization andthe relationships obtained enabled the erosion and drug releasepattern to be predicted and controlled. Moisture uptake,storage stability at different relative humidities, and thesterilizability were determined to further explore theversatility of PTMC-PAA matrices. Thein vivolocal tissue response and biocompatibility ofPTMC-PAA implants was assessed in the anterior chamber ofrabbits eyes for 1 month. PTMC-rich matrices displayed goodbiocompatibility. Key factors that regulate the biological activity of thesepolymeric vehicles were identified as drug solubility,composition, molecular weight, stereochemical configuration,and morphology. By careful design, the degradation and drugrelease characteristics, e.g. kinetics and duration, can bealtered over a broad spectrum. This study shows that structuralchanges of the polymer backbone, and the modeling ofcomposition and morphology provide powerful means of tailoringsystems for specific applications. Keywords: controlled release, drug delivery, microspheres,polylactide, poly(1,5-dioxepan-2-one), poly(adipic anhydride),poly(trimethylene carbonate), degradation, blends
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- Edlund, Ulrica, 1972-, et al.
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Macroinitiator Halide Effects in Galactoglucomannan-Mediated Single Electron Transfer-Living Radical Polymerization
- 2011
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Ingår i: Journal of Polymer Science Part A. - : Wiley. - 0887-624X .- 1099-0518. ; 49:19, s. 4139-4145
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- Chloro (Cl)- and bromo (Br)-functionalized macroinitiators were successfully prepared from the softwood hemicellulose O-acetylated galactoglucomannan (AcGGM) and then explored and evaluated with respect to their ability and efficiency of initiating single electron transfer-living radical polymerization (SET-LRP). Both halogenated species effectively initiate SET-LRP of an acrylate and a methacrylate monomer, respectively, yielding brushlike AcGGM graft copolymers, where the molecular weights are accurately controlled via the monomer:macroinitiator ratio and polymerization time over a broad range: from oligomeric to ultrahigh. The nature of the halogen does not influence the kinetics of polymerization strongly, however, for acrylate graft polymerization, AcGGM-Cl gives a somewhat higher rate constant of propagation, while methacrylate grafting proceeds slightly faster when the initiating species is AcGGM-Br. For both monomers, the macroinitiator efficiency is superior in the case of AcGGM-Br.
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- Edlund, Ulrica, et al.
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Microsphere valorization of forestry derived hydrolysates
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Ingår i: European Polymer Journal. - : Elsevier BV. - 0014-3057 .- 1873-1945. ; 48:2, s. 372-383
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- A value-adding approach to the material utilization of non-cellulosic polysaccharides (NCPs) released from the lignocellulosic feedstock was realized via the formulation of renewable microspheres from wood hydrolysates using a purposely elaborated all edible water-in-oil emulsion technique. Four compositionally different hemicellulose rich wood hydrolysates were recovered from process waters in pulping and other hydrothermal treatments of hardwood and softwood. Multivariate screening designs were employed allowing for the identification and quantitation of significant process parameters and interaction effects governing the conversion of hydrolysates into small, smooth and well-defined microspheres with narrow size dispersity.
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- Edlund, Ulrica, et al.
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Microspheres from poly(D,L-lactide)/poly(1,5-dioxepan-2-one) miscible blends for controlled drug delivery
- 2000
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Ingår i: Journal of bioactive and compatible polymers (Print). - : SAGE Publications. - 0883-9115 .- 1530-8030. ; 15:3, s. 214-229
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- Novel biodegradable microspheres were designed from blends of poly(D,L-lactide) (PDLLA) and poly(1,5-dioxepan-2-one) (PDXO). The addition of PDXO to PDLLA yielded a more pliable and versatile matrix, where the properties can be controlled by means of composition. The components were fully miscible and formed homogeneous, amorphous, smooth and dense microspheres. Blend composition was a vital factor in determining the blend properties, morphology and in vitro degradation. Diclofenac sodium, a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug, was incorporated into PDLLA-PDXO microspheres of various composition ratios. Sustained release of drug was obtained. The degradation and release rates of PDLLA-PDXO microspheres were dependent on the blend composition, providing a powerful means of controlling drug delivery.
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- Edlund, Ulrica, et al.
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Morphology engineering of a novel poly(L-lactide)/poly(1,5-dioxepan-2-one) microsphere system for controlled drug delivery
- 2000
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Ingår i: Journal of Polymer Science Part A. - 0887-624X .- 1099-0518. ; 38:5, s. 786-796
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- Morphology is presented as a powerful tool to control the in vitro degradation and drug release characteristics of novel drug delivery microspheres prepared from homopolymer blends of 1,5-dioxepan-2-one, DXO, and L-lactide, L-LA. Their performance in this respect was compared to analogous P(L-LA-co-DXO) microspheres. Blends formed denser and less porous microspheres with a higher degree of matrix crystallinity than copolymers of corresponding L-LA:DXO composition. The morphology differences of blends and copolymers, further adjustable by means of component ratio, are shown to have a vital impact on the in vitro performance. Sustained drug delivery was obtained from both copolymers and blends. Molecular weight; loss was retarded and diffusion-mediated release was inhibited in the latter case, further delaying the release process. The effects of storage on the physicochemical properties of these systems were evaluated under desiccated and moist conditions for 5 months. Storage-induced physicochemical changes, such as matrix crystallization and molecular weight decrease, were accelerated at higher relative humidities. P(L-LA-co-DXO) demonstrated higher moisture sensitivity than a PLLA-PDXO blend of corresponding composition. The more crystalline and dense morphology of blend microspheres may thus be considered an improvement of the storage stability.
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- Edlund, Ulrica, et al.
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Nano Patterened Covalent Surface Modification of Poly(ε-caprolactone)
- 2005
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Ingår i: Israel Journal of Chemistry. - 0021-2148. ; 45:4, s. 429-435
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- Using our new vapor-phase grafting technique, we have simultaneously chemically and physically modified the surface of poly(e-caprolactone) (PCL) films. The substrates were covered with nano patterned silicone rubber stamps and subjected to UV irradiation in the presence of the solvent-free vapor phase of either N-vinyl pyrrolidone or maleic anhydride, and a photoinitiator, under reduced pressure. The treated films display a surface pattern of grafted channels of 450-nm width, as confirmed by AFM and SEM. The grafting was further verified with ATR-FTIR, and contact angle measurements show an increased wettability of the surfaces.
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