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Conductive multichannel PCL/gelatin conduit with tunable mechanical and structural properties for peripheral nerve regeneration
, Article Journal of Applied Polymer Science ; Volume 137, Issue 40 , 20 October , 2020 ; Ramazani Saadat Abadi, A ; Mashayekhan, S ; Sanaei, R ; Sharif University of Technology
John Wiley and Sons Inc
2020
Abstract
Peripheral nerve injuries remain among the most challenging medical issues despite numerous efforts to devise methods in fabrication of nerve conduits to functionally regenerate axonal defects. In this regard, the current study offers a holistic perspective in design by considering the mechanical, topographical and structural aspects which are crucial for a successful nerve guide conduit. Poly(e-caprolactone) and gelatin were employed to serve this purpose in the form of dual-electrospun films which were rolled and later shaped the assembly of a multichannel conduit. Polyaniline/graphene (PAG) nanocomposite was incorporated to endow the conduit with conductive properties. FTIR analysis,...
Two nanostructured polymers: Polyaniline nanofibers and new linear-dendritic matrix of poly(citric acid)-block-poly(ethylene glycol) copolymers for environmental monitoring in novel biosensors
, Article International Journal of Polymeric Materials and Polymeric Biomaterials ; Volume 62, Issue 7 , Jul , 2013 , Pages 377-383 ; 00914037 (ISSN) ; Vossoughi, M ; Alemzadeh, I ; Naeini, A. T ; Darvish, M ; Sharif University of Technology
2013
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In this work two phenol biosensors, one based on polyaniline nanofibers (PNFs) and the other based on the newly created and introduced linear-dendritic matrix of poly(citric acid)-block-poly(ethylene glycol) copolymers (PCA-PEG-PCA), were chemically modified with horseradish peroxidase (HRP) enzyme. These phenol biosensors showed an oxidation peak at 0.55 V. The amperometric response for biosensors based on PNFs showed a linear response range from 2.5 × 10-6 to 2.5 × 10-5 mol/L, with a detection limit of 2.5 M phenol. Also, the amperometric response for a biosensor based on PCA-PEG-PCA showed a linear response range from 2.5 × 10-6 to 4 × 10-5 mol/L, with a detection limit of 1.5 M phenol
Modification of nanostructure and improvement of mechanical properties of polypropylene/polyamide 6/layered silicate ternary nanocomposites through variation of processing route
, Article Composites Part B: Engineering ; Volume 85 , February , 2016 , Pages 207-215 ; 13598368 (ISSN) ; Bagheri, R ; Sharif University of Technology
Elsevier Ltd
2016
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Ternary nanocomposites of polypropylene/polyamide 6/layered silicate were prepared through three different processing procedures. X-ray diffraction and transmission electron microscopy were used to study the nanostructure of the samples, and tensile and impact strength measurements were conducted to assess the mechanical properties. It was shown that processing route has a significant effect on the delamination of clay platelets. Fully exfoliated nanostructure was achieved through a certain two-step processing route. Compatibilization of the blends affected microstructure as well as nanostructure. Mechanical properties were affected by changing the processing route, to a great degree....
Electrochemical prostate-specific antigen biosensors based on electroconductive nanomaterials and polymers
, Article Clinica Chimica Acta ; Volume 516 , 2021 , Pages 111-135 ; 00098981 (ISSN) ; Abdekhodaie, M. J ; Sharif University of Technology
Elsevier B.V
2021
Abstract
Prostate cancer (PCa), the second most malignant neoplasm in men, is also the fifth leading cause of cancer-related deaths in men globally. Unfortunately, this malignancy remains largely asymptomatic until late-stage emergence when treatment is limited due to the lack of effective metastatic PCa therapeutics. Due to these limitations, early PCa detection through prostate-specific antigen (PSA) screening has become increasingly important, resulting in a more than 50% decrease in mortality. Conventional assays for PSA detection, such as enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA), are labor intensive, relatively expensive, operator-dependent and do not provide adequate sensitivity....