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Electrospun polycaprolactone membranes functionalized with nanochitin for enhan...

The encapsulation of photosensitizers (PSs) in electrospun membranes has emerged as a promising approach in photodynamic therapy (PDT) on tumor sites, overcoming the drawbacks associated with systemic administration. In this work, localized implants for cancer treatment using PDT were developed by incorporating EL-2 squaraine into poly(epsilon-caprolactone) (PCL) electrospun microfibers. The latter were coated ...

Localized cancer photodynamic therapy approach based on core–shell electrospun ...

Photodynamic therapy (PDT) has been considered a promising treatment for several types of cancer, including cervical cancer. Localized drug delivery systems (DDSs) based on nanofibers produced by electrospinning have emerged as a powerful platform to carry and deliver photosensitizers (PSs) onto or adjacent to the tumor site, thereby promoting higher therapeutic efficacy and reducing the side effects to healthy...

Chitosan/nanocellulose electrospun fibers with enhanced antibacterial and antif...

The combination of biodegradable fibers at nanoscale with plant-based extracts is attracting increasing attention to produce wound dressing systems. In this work, nanofibers based on chitosan (CS), poly(ethylene oxide) (PEO), cellulose nanocrystals (CNC) and acacia plant-based extract were developed by electrospinning. Firstly, the polymeric formulations and electrospinning parameters were optimized, resulting ...

Aging Effect on Functionalized Silver-Based Nanocoating Braided Coronary Stents

A previously developed fiber-based polyester (PES) stent, with mechanical properties comparable to commercial nitinol stents, was coated with metallic silver (Ag0) and silver oxides (AgxO) thin films through direct current (DC) magnetron sputtering. Ag0 and AgxO coatings provide antimicrobial properties to the stents to minimize the occurrence of coronary stent infections. Nevertheless, the stent interacts with...

Development of Hybrid Braided Composite Rods for Reinforcement and Health Monit...

Performance assessment of waste fibre-reinforced mortar

Materials Science Forum Vols. 730-732 (2013) pp 617-622; In this paper an experimental work is presented which main objective is the evaluation of the influence of different percentages of waste fibrous materials usage on the performance of fiberreinforced mortars. Moreover, the influence of binder type is evaluated. Therefore mortars were produced with two different binders – cement and powder hydrated lime. M...

Textile waste fiber-reinforced mortar: performance evaluation

Avaliação da introdução de resíduo da indústria têxtil em argamassas

O setor têxtil produz uma grande quantidade de resíduos de natureza fibrosa e, embora a sua utilização na construção seja hoje uma realidade, a acumulação destes resíduos em aterros sanitários continua a ser uma preocupação. Tendo em vista o desenvolvimento sustentável, através da diminuição da acumulação destes resíduos e da promoção da sua reutilização, apresenta-se o desenvolvimento da aplicação de resíduos ...

Avaliação da introdução de resíduo da indústria têxtil em argamassas

4º Congresso Nacional de Argamassas e ETICS, Coimbra, 2012 (CD-ROM); O setor têxtil produz uma grande quantidade de resíduos de natureza fibrosa e, embora a sua utilização na construção seja hoje uma realidade, a acumulação destes resíduos em aterros sanitários continua a ser uma preocupação. Tendo em vista o desenvolvimento sustentável, através da diminuição da acumulação destes resíduos e da promoção da sua r...

Communication strategies for producing functional fibers for textile articles: ...

This article aims to study and discuss the communication strategies used by functional fibers producing companies. The final objective is to encourage textile manufacturers to invest in higher value added products that add functionality directly implemented into the fibers. During the research, the purpose is to identify and question the role of communication in the entrance of the new features bundled products...