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Advanced Nano Polymer Processing

A special issue of Nanomaterials (ISSN 2079-4991). This special issue belongs to the section "Nanofabrication and Nanomanufacturing".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 July 2024 | Viewed by 342

Special Issue Editors

Dr. Peng Zhao

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College of Mechanical Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310000, China
Interests: polymer processing; MuCell; non-destructive testing; magnetic levitation testing method
Dr. Chengqian Zhang

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School of Mechanical Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
Interests: functional materials; soft robot; magnetic materials; nano materials
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Dr. Jun Xie

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College of Mechanical Engineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou 310014, China
Interests: polymer processing; material structure characterization; non-destructive testing; magnetic levitation testing method

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

Nanomaterials have attracted global attention in recent decades and is still a main focus of research in various fields. Nano polymers are a category of nanomaterials with unique physical and chemical properties, such as a high specific surface area, very small molecular spacing, surface energy change, and chemical inertness, which indicates the potential of polymers to be used in various applications. However, the fundamentals of the mechanism and design of nano polymers must be fully exploited and utilized for improved functions and applications.

This Special Issue aims to publish a collection of cutting-edge original research articles and reviews relating to the most recent efforts in designs and applications of nano polymers in various fields, such as nanocomposites, energy harvesting, functional coating, soft sensors, intelligent elements, etc. Studies on the manufacturing and synthesis method for nano polymers and advances in the design of functional nanostructures based on polymers are also welcome.

Dr. Peng Zhao
Dr. Chengqian Zhang
Dr. Jun Xie
Guest Editors

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Keywords

  • nano materials
  • nano polymers
  • nano composites
  • functional nano structures

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Preparation and Characterization of Chitosan Nanofiber: Kinetic Studies and Enhancement of Insulin Delivery System
by Sarah A. Fouad, Amel M. Ismail, M. Abdel Rafea, M. A. Abu Saied and Ali El-Dissouky
Nanomaterials 2024, 14(11), 952; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano14110952 (registering DOI) - 29 May 2024
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Insulin-loaded nanofibers were prepared using chitosan as a natural polymer. The loaded insulin with polyethylene oxide was used for preparing monolayer batch S1. Nanofiber S1 was coated by seven layers of film on both sides to form batch S2 as a sandwich containing [...] Read more.
Insulin-loaded nanofibers were prepared using chitosan as a natural polymer. The loaded insulin with polyethylene oxide was used for preparing monolayer batch S1. Nanofiber S1 was coated by seven layers of film on both sides to form batch S2 as a sandwich containing Layer A (CS, PEG and PEO) and Layer B (PEG and PEO) using electrospinning apparatus. SEM, TEM and FT-IR techniques were used to confirm the drug loading within the composite nanofibers. The in vitro activity that provided a sustained and controlled release of the drug from the nanofiber batch was studied at different pH values spectrophotometrically using a dialysis method. In batches S1 and S2, the release of insulin from nanofiber proceeds via burst release necessary to produce the desired therapeutic activity, followed by slow step. The rate and the percentage release of insulin in batch S2 are found to be higher at all pH values. Full article
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