β-Chitin nanofibrils for self-sustaining hydrogels preparation via hydrothermal treatment

Nata, Iryanti Fatyasari; Wang, Steven Sheng-Shih; Wu, Tsai-Mao; Lee, Cheng‐Kang

doi:10.1016/j.carbpol.2012.07.022

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“…These inorganic-organic nanostructured composites can be made in the form of films, networks or scaffolds with special properties which arise from the inorganic phase. Recently, a hydrothermal route for processing chitin nanofibers into hydrogels was proposed by Nata et al [199]. Combining this technology with Extreme Biomimetic concepts will pave the way for the development of diverse biomaterials.…”

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Poriferan Chitin as a Versatile Template for Extreme Biomimetics

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Abstract:In this mini-review, we shall first cover a short history of the discovery of chitin isolated from sponges; as well as its evolutionarily ancient roots. Next, we will delve into the unique structural, mechanical, and thermal properties of this naturally occurring polymer to illuminate how its physicochemical properties may find uses in diverse areas of the material sciences. We show how the unique properties and morphology of sponge chitin renders it quite useful for the new route of "Extreme Biomimetics"; where high temperatures and pressures allow a range of interesting bioinorganic composite materials to be made. These new biomaterials have electrical, chemical, and material properties that have applications in water filtration, medicine, catalysis, and biosensing. OPEN ACCESSPolymers 2015, 7 236

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Poriferan Chitin as a Versatile Template for Extreme Biomimetics

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“…Alternatively, individual chitin nanofibers of 3-4 nm in diameter and aspect ratios greater than 500 have been prepared using ultrasonication of β-chitin dispersed in water at pH 3-4 [128]. Nanofibrillar chitin hydrogels are obtained by dispersing squid pen in Triton X-100 (to remove lipoproteins), suspending the nanofibers in aqueous NaOH to remove remaining proteins [129], and ultrasonicating the transparent suspension of chitin nanofibers at low pH. The suspension forms a hydrogel at elevated temperatures.…”

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Supramolecular Nanofibrillar Polymer Hydrogels

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Thérien-Aubin

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Supramolecular Polymer Networks and Gels

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“…The viscosity of the -chitin (ba) NF was 6-8 times higher than that of the -chitin (ab) NF. The -chitin (ab) NF dispersion was pulpy and ran off easily 12 when inverted in a container. By contrast, the -chitin (ba) NF dispersion had a more gel-like character and did not run off when inverted.…”

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“…Chitin NF has attracted research interest in the field of materials chemistry [11,12]. 4 When chitin is disintegrated into NF, the hydrophilic surface area increases, enhancing the biochemical significance of the material [13,14].…”

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