Τίτλος:
Nanofibers based on polysaccharides from the green seaweed Ulva Rigida
Γλώσσες Τεκμηρίου:
Αγγλικά
Περίληψη:
The nanofiber ability of an ulvan-rich extract, originated from the low cost biomass of the alga Ulva rigida, has been achieved for the first time via electrospinning. Ulvan-based uniform nanofibers were produced by being blended with poly(vinyl alcohol) (PVA). The nanofibers have an average diameter controllable down to 84 nm and present a highly ordered crystalline structure under transmission electron microscopy (TEM). A new complex fiber is created, which results from ulvan-rich extract and PVA ionic assembly and involves borate esters and divalent cations. The spinnability of this anionic sulfated polysaccharide-rich extract in combination with its interesting biological and physicochemical properties can lead to new biomedical applications such as drug release systems. © 2011 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
Συγγραφείς:
Toskas, G.
Hund, R.-D.
Laourine, E.
Cherif, C.
Smyrniotopoulos, V.
Roussis, V.
Περιοδικό:
Carbohydrate Polymers
Λέξεις-κλειδιά:
Average diameter; Biomedical applications; Borate esters; Crystalline structure; Crystallinity; Divalent cation; Drug release system; Green seaweed; Ionic assemblies; Low costs; Physicochemical property; Spinnability; Sulfated polysaccharides; TEM; Ulva rigida; Ulvan/poly(vinyl alcohol) fibers, Biological materials; Biomaterials; Esters; Nanofibers; Transmission electron microscopy, Electrospinning, algae; Ulva; Ulva rigida
DOI:
10.1016/j.carbpol.2010.12.075
