A novel greener method to impregnate silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) into microcrystalline cellulose (MCC) by curry leaf (Murraya koenigii) extract is presented. The active reduction of silver ions by curry leaf extract was explored for the in situ impregnation AgNPs into MCC. Transmission electron microscopy (TEM) analysis of MCC coated with AgNPs showed the formation of silver particle sizes in ...

Poly lactic acid (PLA) was electrospun with various concentrations of multi-wall carbon nanotubes (MWNT) and thermal bonding was utilized as a post-processing treatment to improve the mechanical and electrical properties of the nanofibrous mats. Thermally bonded fiberefiber junctions were observed with scanning electron microscopy. An increase in either the strength or modulus of the PLA mats b...

Single crystals of biodegradable aliphatic polyesters, poly([R]-3-hydroxybutyrate), poly([R]-3-hydroxyvalerate), poly(L-lactic acid), poly( -propiolactone), poly(4-hydroxybutyrate), poly(Æ-valerolactone), poly("caprolactone), poly(ethylene succinate) and poly(tetramethylene adipate), were grown from dilute solution by isothermal crystallization, and the crystal structures and morphologies were ...

Implant-based breast reconstruction after mastectomy offers excellent cosmetic results in select individuals. However, this technique may result in a step-off between the implant and the soft tissue of the chest wall, which can be problematic in the extremely thin patient. Also, the removal of soft tissue can result in prominent ribs and visible intercostal spaces. A number of surgical options ...

The mechanical properties of nanocomposites based on poly lactic acid/polyolefin elastomer (PLA/POE) were investigated. compounds made using an internal mixer. POE in two levels at 10–20 wt.% and nano fillers, including multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNT) graphene nano-platelets (GnPs) 1, 2, 3 levels, added to the PLA. Impact tensile tests conducted extract impact properties, respectively. di...

Abstract Tanshinone IIA has a potential therapeutic effect on cerebral ischemia/reperfusion injury (CIRI). In this study, tanshinone was encapsulated in poly(lactic- co -glycolic acid)-block-poly (ethylene glycol)-carboxylic acid (PLGA-PEG-COOH) nanoparticles, and its efficacy CIRI investigated. Morphology dynamic light scattering analyses were performed to identify optimize nano-formulations. ...

BACKGROUND Hill and valley scarring is 1 of 3 atrophic scar types that occur as a result of acne, becoming more apparent with facial skin aging. Treatment includes resurfacing techniques and the use of injectable fillers. Poly-L-lactic acid is an injectable collagen builder that has been used for the treatment of HIV-associated lipodystrophy and cosmetic enhancement. OBJECTIVE To determine th...

INTRODUCTION Poly-L-lactic acid (Sculptra, Sanofi Aventis, Bridgewater, NJ) is a gel polymer made of poly-Llactic acid microspheres and water suspended in a mannitol and carboxymethyl cellulose suspension. This injectable tissue filler has been used for correction of lipoatrophy in HIV patients as well as for cosmetic purposes since its US Food and Drug Administration approval in 2004. The mech...