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The influence of total water-to-cement ratio on the mechanical properties of cementitious composites internally cured with polyacrylic superabsorbent polymers (SAP)

Kalinowski Maciej, Woyciechowski Piotr

Structure and Environment

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2024

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Vol. 16, no. 1

48--60

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Superabsorbent polymers (SAP) allow for the introduction of changes to the pore network characteristics in cementitious composites and the course of binder hydration. Therefore, SAP addition contributes to significant changes in multiple properties of concrete. The effect of internal curing differs depending on its design process - the initial content of curing water in the concrete mix, polymer characteristics and water absorption properties, the state in which it’s added (non-saturated/hydrogel), and the design method regarding curing water content in the entire water content. The authors investigated those variables’ influence on selected concrete properties - compressive strength, water absorption, and shrinkage. All independent variables significantly influenced the studied properties of concrete. The increase in the total water-to-cement ratio led to a significant decrease in the mechanical properties of cementitious composites. Modification with the use of SAP added in the form of hydrogel had the most positive influence on the properties of concrete.

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Polimery superabsorpcyjne (SAP) umożliwiają wprowadzenie zmian w charakterystyce sieci porowej kompozytów cementowych i w przebiegu hydratacji spoiwa. W efekcie dodatek SAP przyczynia się do znaczących zmian w wielu właściwościach betonu. Efekt pielęgnacji wewnętrznej różni się w zależności od metody jej zaprojektowania - początkowej zawartości wody pielęgnacyjnej w mieszance betonowej, właściwości fizycznych polimeru, w tym zdolności do absorpcji wody, stanu, w jakim jest on wprowadzony (nienasycony wodą/hydrożel), oraz metody uwzględnienia wody pielęgnacyjnej w całej zawartości wody zarobowej. Autorzy zbadali wpływ tych zmiennych na wybrane właściwości betonu, w tym na wytrzymałość na ściskanie, nasiąkliwość i skurcz całkowity. Wszystkie zmienne niezależne w istotny sposób wpływały na badane właściwości betonu. Wzrost całkowitego współczynnika woda-cement spowodował istotne pogorszenie właściwości mechanicznych kompozytów cementowych. Najbardziej pozytywnym wpływem na właściwości betonu charakteryzowała się modyfikacja za pomocą dodatku SAP wprowadzonego w postaci hydrożelu

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Effects of poly(vinyl alcohol) matrix on the release of substances from the fragrance composition

Szajnecki Łukasz, Nowak Agnieszka

Polimery

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2023

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Vol. 68, nr 3

169--176

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The chemical composition of two commercially available lavender fragrance oils was determined and compared. The process of concentration by partial evaporation was carried out and its influence on changes in the content of individual components in the analysed mixtures was examined. The effect of poly(vinyl alcohol)-based polymer matrix on the release of volatile substances from oils was tested as well. The presence and chemical composition of the polymer matrix affects the relative content of volatile substances released from the liquid phase containing the tested fragrance composition.

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Określono i porównano skład chemiczny dwóch handlowych olejków o zapachu lawendy. Przeprowadzono proces zatężania kompozycji zapachowych na drodze częściowego odparowania oraz zbadano jego wpływ na zmiany zawartości poszczególnych składników w analizowanych mieszaninach. Zbadano także wpływ osnowy polimerowej na bazie poli(alkoholu winylowego) na uwalnianie substancji z olejków. Stwierdzono, że obecność i skład chemiczny osnowy polimerowej wpływają na względną zawartość substancji lotnych uwalnianych z fazy ciekłej zawierającej badaną kompozycję zapachową.

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New instrumental criterion for evaluating the potential of injectable scaffolds for biomedical engineering applications

Rył Anna, Owczarz Piotr

Chemical and Process Engineering : New Frontiers

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2023

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Vol. 44, nr 2

art. no. e9

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When designing injectable scaffolds for biomedical applications, it is crucial to determine the conditions for the formation of unlimited structures, in particular the kinetics at constant temperature. Despite many studies, these conditions have not been characterized so far after injection, which is such an important application aspect. The aim of the research is to discuss the impact of the injection application on the polymer structure and to propose new criteria for assessing the potential of thermosensitive biopolymer sols, considering the flow under high shear rates during the administration. Based on the analysis of the obtained results of rheological tests, it was shown that the flow through the needles causes a significant change in the elastic properties that define the polymer structure, with almost unchanged viscous properties. As a consequence, the parameters characterizing the polymer coil change, which, combined with the quantitatively proven fragmentation, indicates that injection application may affect the size of the coils that will not reach the critical size of the aggregating nucleus. Finally, extended research procedures for the conscious design of injectable scaffolds are proposed as well as key rheological parameters to ensure thermoinduced aggregation preceded by shear during injection are provided.

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Biphasic monolithic osteochondral scaffolds obtained by diffusion-limited enzymatic mineralization of gellan gum hydrogel

Pietryga Krzysztof, Reczyńska-Kolman Katarzyna, Reseland Janne E., Haugen Håvard, Larreta-Garde Véronique, Pamuła Elżbieta

Biocybernetics and Biomedical Engineering

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2023

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Vol. 43, no. 1

189--205

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Biphasic monolithic materials for the treatment of osteochondral defects were produced from polysaccharide hydrogel, gellan gum (GG). GG was enzymatically mineralized by alkaline phosphatase (ALP) in the presence of calcium glycerophosphate (CaGP). The desired distribution of the calcium phosphate (CaP) mineral phase was achieved by limiting the availability of CaGP to specific parts of the GG sample. Therefore, mineralization of GG was facilitated by the diffusion of CaGP, causing the formation of the CaP gradient. The distribution of CaP was analyzed along the cross section of the GG. The formation of a CaP gradient was mainly affected by the mineralization time and the ALP concentration. The formation of CaP was confirmed by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), Raman spectroscopy and mapping, as well as energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX) mapping of the interphase. The microstructure of mineralized and non-mineralized parts of the material was characterized by scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and atomic force microscopy (AFM) showing sub-micrometer CaP crystal formation, resulting in increased surface roughness. Compression tests and rheometric analyzes showed a 10-fold increase in stiffness of the GG mineralized part. Concomitantly, micromechanical tests performed by AFM showed an increase of Young’s modulus from 17.8 to more than 200 kPa. In vitro evaluation of biphasic scaffolds was performed in contact with osteoblast-like MG-63 cells. The mineralized parts of GG were preferentially colonized by the cells over the non-mineralized parts. The results showed that osteochondral scaffolds of the desired structure and properties can be made from GG using a diffusion-limited enzymatic mineralization method.

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Kinetics models of hydrogen sulphide adsorption from hydrogel biochar derived from empty fruit bunch (EFB)

Alias A.B., Ariffin A.Y., Norain N.M.R., Rashid Z.A.

Archives of Materials Science and Engineering

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2023

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Vol. 120, nr 1

15--21

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Purpose: This research aims to investigate the detailed state of adsorption kinetics modelling and research on the application of hydrogen sulfide adsorption by hydrogel derived from empty fruit bunch (EFB), the determination of the kinetics parameters, and the comparison between models in a selection of the best-fit model. Design/methodology/approach: The kinetics modelling used are pseudo-first-order and pseudo-second-order models. The correlation coefficient was used to evaluate the suitability of the equation R2. After obtaining the results, the comparison was made by comparing the R2 of each model. The pseudo-second-order model has a higher value of correlation coefficient, R2, making it the most suitable kinetics model for adsorption systems. Findings: The R2 for pseudo-first-order on the effect of dry bed height was 0.8814, whereas its effect on powder bed height was 0.9537, and that of the wet bed height was 0.9607. Meanwhile, the R2 for pseudo-second-order on the effect of dry bed height was 0.89, on the effect of the powder bed height was 0.99, and on the effect of the bed height of wet was 0.99, the highest among kinetic models. Based on the results, the pseudo-second-order model best describes the adsorption of hydrogen sulfide (H2S) by hydrogel biochar. Research limitations/implications: The kinetics modelling used are pseudo-first-order, and pseudo-second-order models for hydrogen sulfide adsorption by hydrogel originating from empty fruit bunches (EFB). Practical implications: Based on the results, the pseudo-second-order model best describes the adsorption of hydrogen sulfide (H2S) by hydrogel biochar. Kinetic studies are important in understanding the reactions and design of the process. Originality/value: The authenticity results of this article were found to be 17% similar. The novelty of this paper is the kinetics study of the new adsorbent developed based on EFB to adsorb H2S.

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Material investigations on poly(ethylene glycol) diacrylate-based hydrogels for additive manufacturing considering different molecular weights

Klimaschewski Sven F., Küpperbusch Janine, Kunze Annika, Vehse Mark

Journal of Mechanical and Energy Engineering

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2022

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Vol. 6, No 1

33--41

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The aim of this case study is to generate several poly(ethylene glycol) diacrylate-based hydrogels using additive manufacturing processes. The interest here is in determining different material properties. The test specimens are produced using a commercial stereolithography system. For this purpose, three formulations are prepared. The basis in each case is PEGDA with average molecular weights of 700 Mn, 575 Mn and 250 Mn. A photoinitiator and a UV absorber are added to ensure spatial and temporal cross-linking. Furthermore, the formulations are tested for their material properties according to ISO standards using tensile, compression and hardness tests. An equivalence can be found in the tensile and compression tests. The results with the molecular weights of 700 Mn and 575 Mn show values close to each other. However, the results of the material tests with the molecular weight of 250 Mn are ten times higher. The Shore A hardness values also correlate with the previous tests. These results between molecular weight and material property are particularly striking. A novel aspect of this method could be that the properties determined of these tailor-made high-performance polymers can be applied to different areas of application in an organism.

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Comparison of hydrogel- and xerogel-based sorbent from Empty Fruit Bunch (EFB)

Alias A.B., Qarizada D., Malik N.S.A., Noraini N.M.R., Rashid Z.A.

Archives of Materials Science and Engineering

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2022

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Vol. 118, nr 2

49--60

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Purpose: This paper focuses on the synthesis and comparison of hydrogel- and xerogel-based sorbents from EFB. Design/methodology/approach: Hydrogels were synthesised by polymerisation of EFB biochar with acrylamide (AAm) as a monomer, N, N'-Methylenebisacrylamide (MBA) as cross-linker and ammonium persulfate (APS) as initiator, as well as by internal gelation method of sodium alginate, empty fruit bunch (EFB), calcium carbonate (CaCO3), and glucono delta-lactone (GDL). From the alginate hydrogels obtained, xerogels were synthesised via the oven-drying method. Then, EFB-based hydrogel and xerogel sorbents were analysed and compared based on characterisation analysis by using scanning electron microscopy (SEM), Brunauer− Emmett−Teller (BET), Fourier-Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR), and thermogravimetric analysis (TGA). Findings: The xerogel-based EFB is a better adsorbent than the hydrogel-based EFB because it has a larger pore volume (0.001449 cm3/g), larger pore size (63.7987 nm), higher moisture content (7.97%), lower ash content (12.55%), and is more thermally stable. Research limitations/implications: The research is to compare two new adsorbents, namely Hydrogel and Xerogel, from EFB in terms of their characteristics. Practical implications: Both adsorbents show a highly toxic material uptake, especially EFB xerogel. This adsorbent is comparable with the other commercialised adsorbent. Thus, this product can be a highly potential adsorbent for gas and wastewater adsorption. Originality/value: The authenticity results of this article were found to be 15% similar. The novelty of this paper is to compare the two adsorbents, namely hydrogel and xerogel, that originated from EFB.

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Pielęgnacja wewnętrzna polimerami superabsorpcyjnymi i jej wpływ na właściwości betonu

Kalinowski Maciej, Woyciechowski Piotr

Inżynieria i Budownictwo

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2021

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R. 77, nr 1-2

59--62

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Pielęgnacja betonu ogranicza negatywny wpływ środowiska na warunki wilgotnościowe i temperaturowe decydujące o przebiegu hydratacji spoiwa. Jedną z nowych metod pielęgnacji jest zastosowanie polimerów superabsorpcyjnych jako środka pielęgnacji wewnętrznej. W artykule przedstawiono cel i zasady stosowania tego rodzaju modyfikacji kompozytów cementowych oraz jej wpływ na wybrane właściwości betonu.

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Curing of concrete mitigates the negative influence of the environment on the humidity and temperature conditions influencing the course of the binder hydration. One of the new methods of curing is the use of superabsorbent polymers as an internal curing agent. The article presents the purpose and principles of this type of modification of cement composites and its impact on selected properties of concrete.

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PVA hydrogel deformation in response to change in temperature or pH

Kazimierska-Drobny Katarzyna

Bulletin of the Polish Academy of Sciences. Technical Sciences

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2021

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Vol. 69, nr 2

art. no. e136724

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Biocompatibility, biodegradability and non-toxicity are the main attributes of any material to be used in biomedical applications. Among all the potential stimuli, pH, salt and temperature exist naturally in the internal environment of the human body. Hence internal stimuli responsive hydrogels can be exploited for specific drug delivery and tissue replacement. Poly(vinyl alcohol) (PVA) is the world’s largest volume synthetic polymer, produced for its excellent chemical resistance, physical properties and complete biodegradability, which has resulted in broad practical applications. PVA could be considered a suitable host material due to its good thermo-stability, chemical resistance and film-forming ability. It is also an important material because of its large-scale applications. Novel data analysis techniques were developed to analyze the response of PVA to external stimuli, including temperature and/or pH. The presented non-contact method shows that the PVA polymer gel, physically cross-linked by freezing and thawing, shrinks and swells under the influence of temperature, which is a reversible phenomenon. Under the given conditions, such as temperature, pH and mechanical load, the dominant factor affecting the swelling or contraction of the hydrogel is the change in the temperature of the liquid in which the PVA hydrogel sample is immersed.

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Synteza hydrożeli na bazie soli poli(kwasu asparaginowego) i poli(kwasu akrylowego) wykazujących strukturę przenikających się sieci polimerowych

Grzesik Ryszard, Lukosek Marek, Torchała Kamila, Kotyrba Łukasz, Wójcik Jan

Przemysł Chemiczny

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2020

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T. 99, nr 12

1712--1716

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W środowisku wodnym sporządzono mieszaniny typu przenikających się sieci polimerowych w wyniku sieciowania poli(kwasu akrylowego) wobec soli potasowej lub amonowej poli(kwasu asparaginowego). Wykazano, że wartość pH ma duży wpływ na przebieg tego procesu. Otrzymane substancje miały właściwości hydrożelu.

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Interpenetrating polymer networks (IPN) of poly(aspartic acid) and poly(acrylic acid) salts were produced by crosslinking of poly(acrylic acid) in the presence of K or NH salts of poly(aspartic acid) (PAs-K and PAs-A, resp.) 4 in aq. soln. The pH of reaction mixts. had a high impact on the process. IPN of PAs-A and poly(acrylic acid) showed hydrogel-like properties and were recommended as water absorbing additives to mineral fertilizers.

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Hydraulic efficiency of green roof retrofitted with additional sand-agrogel layer - numerical studies

Widomski Marcin K., Musz-Pomorska Anna, Gołębiowska Justyna

Proceedings of ECOpole

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2020

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Vol. 14, No. 1

47--55

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This paper contains the attempt of numerical assessment of hydraulic efficiency of intensive green roof utilizing two different, commercially available substrates, additionally retrofitted with layer of fractioned sand 1.0-0.5 and 0.5-0.25 mm mixed in mass concentration of 0.1 % with hydrogel. The numerical modelling of green roof efficiency was performed by the means of the popular modelling software FEFLOW, Wasy-DHI. The developed model reflected the selected cross section of the tested green roof. The required input data for modelling covering the saturated hydraulic conductivity and water retention characteristics were determined under the laboratory conditions as well as were based on information available in technical descriptions of tested substrates. The applied boundary conditions were based on previously performed in-situ measurements. The obtained results of numerical modelling showed relation between porosity, saturated hydraulic conductivity, retention properties of substrate, rainfall characteristics, duration of dry period and presence of additional sand-hydrogel mixture layer and water retention efficiency of tested green roofs.

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W pracy przedstawiono próbę numerycznej oceny efektywności hydraulicznej intensywnego zielonego dachu wykorzystującego dwa różne, dostępne komercyjnie, wypełnienia, dodatkowo wzbogacone warstwą frakcjonowanego piasku, 1,0-0,5 i 0,5-0,25 mm, zmieszanego w stężeniu masowym 0,1 % z hydrożelem. Obliczenia numeryczne efektywności badanego zielonego dachu zostały przeprowadzone za pomocą programu obliczeniowego FEFLOW, Wasy-DHI. Opracowany model odzwierciedlał wybrany przekrój poprzeczny przez badany zielony dach. Wymagane dane wejściowe do obliczeń modelowych, obejmujące współczynnik filtracji oraz charakterystykę retencyjną badanych materiałów porowatych, określono w czasie drogą badań laboratoryjnych oraz oparto o upublicznione opisy techniczne wykorzystanych wypełnień. Zastosowane warunki brzegowe wykorzystały poprzednio przeprowadzone pomiary terenowe. Wyniki obliczeń modelowych wykazały związek pomiędzy porowatością, współczynnikiem filtracji, właściwościami retencyjnymi wypełnienia oraz charakterystyką opadu, długością okresu suchego i obecnością dodatkowej warstwy mieszaniny piasku z hydrożelem a efektywności zielonego dachu.

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Impact of the hydrogel amendment and the dry period duration on the green roof retention capacity

Deska Iwona, Mrowiec Maciej, Ociepa Ewa, Michniewski Michał

Ecological Chemistry and Engineering. S

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2020

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Vol. 27, nr 3

357--371

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Abstract: Climate changes as well as the urbanisation and economic development influence the characteristics of the stormwater runoff in the cities. The sealing of drainage basin surface leads to an increase of the runoff intensity, thereby decreasing the rainwater infiltration. This situation can lead to the risk of flooding in urban areas. Therefore, especially in great cities there is a need for application of such solutions that will support the operation of the sewage systems. The examples of such solutions are, among others, the green roofs. The paper presents the results of investigation of the water retention capacity of 4 green roof models containing following growing media: (1) the typical green roof substrate without any amendments, (2) the substrate with addition of about 1 % by weight of hydrogel (the cross-linked potassium polyacrylate), (3) the substrate containing about 0.25 % by weight of hydrogel, (4) the substrate with addition of expanded clay and perlite. The models were not vegetated in order to investigate only the water retention capacity of drainage elements and substrates. The water retention capacity of green roof models was investigated in the laboratory conditions with use of artificial precipitations simulated after diverse antecedent dry weather periods (ADWP) amounting to: 1, 2, 5, 7, and 12 days. The intensities of artificial precipitations were relatively high and ranged from 1.14 to 1.27 mm/min, whereas their durations ranged from 7.75 to 12.56 min. These values of intensities and durations corresponded to the design rainfall intensities calculated using Blaszczyk’s equation for annual rain depth equal to 600 mm and the return periods ranged from 5 to 15 years. The obtained results indicate that the water retention capacity of green roof models, expressed as the volumes (or depths) of rainwater retained within their structures, increases with an increase of ADWP. Results indicate that the relation between ADWP and the amount of water retained in the layers of green roofs in the case of relatively short antecedent dry weather periods provided for the analysis (from 1 to 7 days) may be approximately linear. The results of the one-way ANOVA indicate that in the case of all models there is a statistically significant difference between the values of retention depth for specified ADWP (p < 0.001). During more than half of simulated precipitations, especially in the case of longer ADWPs lasting 5, 7, and 12 days the best water retention capacity had Model 3, with substrate containing about 0.25 % by weight of hydrogel. On the other hand, the results show that the weakest retention capacity had Model 2 (with substrate containing 1 % by weight of hydrogel). In the case of longer ADWPs (lasting 7 and 12 days) relatively weak water retention capacity had Model 4 (with substrate containing the addition of expanded clay and perlite). It can be concluded that too large amount of hydrogel added to the substrate can have an unfavourable impact on the water retention capacity of green roofs.

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Systemy Cell-on-a-chip jako zaawansowane modele hodowli komórek in vitro

Jastrzębska Elżbieta

Wiadomości Chemiczne

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2019

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[Z] 73, 11-12

715--735

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In vitro study at the cellular level is an important step in evaluation of biological properties of newly developed drugs. In addition, thanks to the use of cell cultures, it is possible to study the function of the cells of a specific tissue and to mimic the conditions of cell growth or disease state. Standard (conventional) cell cultures are most often based on monolayer (two-dimensional, 2D) culture. In such culture, the cells adhere to the surface of the bottle/plate in which they grow. Nevertheless, spatial (three-dimensional, 3D) cultures are also increasingly used in culture research. However, conventional cell cultures still have a limited ability to mimic the natural environment of cell growth. Lab-on-a-chip systems (called Cell-on-a-chip) are new miniature constructional and methodical solutions useful for in vitro cell cultures. Microsystems allow the development of more advanced cell models than standard in vitro cultures so far used in biological laboratories. Thanks to this, it is possible to study cell functions under conditions that mimic the natural environment of cell growth. It should be emphasized, that the microsystems cannot completely replace animal testing. Cell-on-a-chip systems can provide alternative or complementary solutions / tools for in vivo tests, while ensuring high reliability of the obtained results. So far, Lab-on-a-chip systems have been used to assess the cytotoxicity of compounds, model intercellular interactions and mimic the function of various tissues. In this article we describe Cell-on-a-chip systems which can be used as advanced models of cell cultures. At the beginning of the manuscript, Cell-on-a- chip systems and materials used for fabrication microsystems are characterized. Next, the microsystems used as platforms for cytotoxicity study are presented. A special attention has been paid to Cell-on-a-chip for spatial cell cultures using: spheroids, hydrogels, multilayers and nanoscaffolds. Finally, Organ-on-a-chip systems are shortly discussed. Schemes of Cell-on-a-chip system, types of cell cultures obtained in microscale are presented in the article. A table showing a construction materials is also added. At the end, the article is summarized.

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Wpływ warstwy roślinności oraz dodatku hydrożelu do substratu na zdolności retencyjne zielonych dachów

Deska Iwona, Mrowiec Maciej, Ociepa Ewa, Ślęzak Katarzyna

Proceedings of ECOpole

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2019

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Vol. 13, No. 1-2

107--118

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Na terenach zlewni zurbanizowanych, obok tradycyjnych systemów kanalizacyjnych, coraz częściej stosuje się zrównoważone systemy drenażu (ZSD, ang. SUDS - Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems), które umożliwiają zagospodarowanie wód opadowych możliwie jak najbliżej miejsca wystąpienia opadu. Jednym z przykładów takich rozwiązań są zielone dachy. W artykule zaprezentowano wyniki badań zdolności retencyjnych sześciu modeli zielonych dachów, oznaczonych w tekście artykułu symbolami: SHR1, SHR2, SHR3, SH, S i SR. W przypadku modeli SHR1, SHR2, SHR3 i SH zastosowano dwie warstwy substratu ekstensywnego o nazwie handlowej „Skalny kobierzec”. Dolna warstwa substratu zawierała domieszkę 0,5 % wag. hydrożelu potasowego (usieciowanego poliakrylanu potasu), natomiast górną warstwę stanowił ww. substrat bez domieszek. W przypadku modeli SHR1, SHR2, SHR3 zastosowano warstwę roślinności - rozchodnik ostry (Sedum Acre), natomiast model SH nie zawierał warstwy roślinności. Z kolei w przypadku modeli S i SR zastosowano jednolitą warstwę substratu ekstensywnego „Skalny kobierzec” bez dodatku hydrożelu, przy czym model SR posiadał warstwę roślinności (rozchodnik ostry), a model S był pozbawiony roślin. Modele SHR1 i SHR2 zostały skonstruowane w marcu 2017 r., modele SH i SHR3 w listopadzie 2017 r., a modele S i SR w kwietniu 2018 r. Badania były prowadzone z zastosowaniem opadów naturalnych oraz sztucznych (symulowanych). Na podstawie otrzymanych wyników można stwierdzić, że zastosowanie zielonych dachów może pozwolić na zmniejszenie natężenia odpływu wody opadowej ze zlewni. Uzyskane wyniki wskazują, że w większości przypadków najlepsze zdolności retencyjne wykazywały modele zielonych dachów obsadzone dobrze ukorzenioną, gęstą warstwą roślinności, które równocześnie zawierały substrat z domieszką hydrożelu (SHR1, SHR2). W niewielkim stopniu niższą zdolnością retencyjną charakteryzował się model o bardzo zbliżonej konstrukcji (SHR3), posiadający rzadszą i słabiej ukorzenioną warstwę roślinności. W większości przypadków mniejsze objętości wody były retencjonowane w warstwach pozostałych modeli: S (niezawierającego roślin ani domieszki hydrożelu), SR (zawierającego roślinność, ale niezawierającego hydrożelu) i SH (zawierającego domieszkę hydrożelu, lecz nieposiadającego warstwy roślinności). Otrzymane wyniki wskazują, że dodatek hydrożelu może wpływać pozytywnie na zdolności retencyjne dachów obsadzonych roślinnością, pod warunkiem, że okres bezdeszczowy poprzedzający opad nie będzie bardzo krótki i dach częściowo odzyska zdolność do retencjonowania wody. Na podstawie uzyskanych wyników można stwierdzić, że dodatek hydrożelu do substratu w przypadku modelu pozbawionego roślinności nie powodował znaczącego zwiększenia jego zdolności retencyjnych. Otrzymane wyniki wskazują, że dużą rolę w retencjonowaniu wody opadowej odgrywa warstwa roślinności, zwłaszcza w okresie późnej wiosny i lata, kiedy panują stosunkowo wysokie temperatury.

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In urbanized areas, in addition to the traditional sewer systems, increasingly are used the sustainable urban drainage systems (SUDS), inter alia, the green roofs. The focus of the research described in the article was to investigate the retention capacities of six green roof models denoted in the paper by symbols: SHR1, SHR2, SHR3, SH, S, and SR. The models were constructed with use of the plastic garden trays (with internal dimensions 55.7 × 55.7 × 7 cm). On the bottom of each tray the drainage element Floradrain FD 25 was placed. On each drainage element the filter sheet SF (70 × 70 cm) was spread. On the surface of each filter sheet the required amount of the specified substrate was placed. The total thickness of substrate layer on each model was equal. Models SHR1, SHR2, SHR3, SH were built of two layers of the extensive substrate “Sedum Carpet”. The lower layer contained the admixture of 0.5 % by weight of hydrogel (the cross-linked potassium polyacrylate). The upper layer consisted of the substrate “Sedum Carpet” without hydrogel amendment. Models SHR1, SHR2, and SHR3 contained the layer of vegetation - the goldmoss stonecrop (Sedum Acre), while model SH did not contain the plants. The models S and SR contained the uniform layer of extensive substrate “Sedum Carpet” without hydrogel amendment. The model SR contained the vegetation (the goldmoss stonecrop) and S did not contain plants. Models SHR1 and SHR2 were constructed in March 2017, models SH and SHR3 were constructed in November 2017, and models S and SR were constructed in April 2018. The investigations were conducted with use of natural and artificial (simulated) precipitations. The obtained results show that the green roofs can help to reduce the outflow of rainwater from the catchment. The results indicate that in most cases the best retention capacities had models prepared in March 2017, with dense, well-rooted plants and substrate layer amended with hydrogel (SHR1 and SHR2). The similarly constructed model (SHR3) having a less dense and less rooted vegetation layer had a slightly lower retention capacity. In most cases smaller volumes of water were stored in the layers of other models: S (substrate without hydrogel amendment and without plants), SR (substrate without hydrogel amendment + plants), and SH (substrate with hydrogel amendment and without plants). The obtained results indicate that the addition of hydrogel into the growing medium can have a positive effect on the retention capacity of vegetated roof, provided that the antecedent dry period will not be very short. On the other hand, the results show that the hydrogel amendment did not cause a significant increase in retention capacity in the case of model without plants. The obtained results indicate that the vegetation layer plays an important role in the retention of rainwater, especially in the late spring and summer, when the temperatures were relatively high.

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Rheological and textural properties of hydrogels, containing sulfur as a model drug, made using different polymers types

Wróblewska Magdalena, Słyż Joanna, Winnicka Katarzyna

Polimery

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2019

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T. 64, nr 3

208--215

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The preparation technology and the optimal composition of hydrogels with sulfur prepared using various types of polymers – hydroxyethyl cellulose (HEC), Carbopol 980, and sodium alginate – have been developed. Designed hydrogels were evaluated microscopically, for pH, viscosity and mechanical parameters. In addition, ex vivo bioadhesive properties of obtained hydrogels with hairless mice skin model as adhesive layer were estimated. Hydrogels with sulfur based on sodium alginate possessed the most favorable application properties and were stable at different temperature and humidity conditions during 90 days of storage.

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Opracowano technologię otrzymywania i optymalny skład hydrożeli z siarką sporządzonych z wykorzystaniem różnych rodzajów polimerów: hydroksyetylocelulozy (HEC), Carbopolu 980 oraz alginianu sodu. Przygotowane hydrożele oceniano mikroskopowo, poprzez pomiary pH i lepkości oraz na podstawie analizy ich właściwości mechanicznych. Ponadto przeprowadzono badanie bioadhezji ex vivo z wykorzystaniem skóry bezwłosych myszy jako modelu warstwy adhezyjnej. Hydrożele z siarką na bazie alginianu sodu charakteryzowały się najlepszymi właściwościami aplikacyjnymi i były trwałe podczas 90 dni przechowywania w różnych warunkach temperatury i wilgotności.

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Additive manufacturing for health technology applications

Klimaschewski Sven F., Raschke Robert, Vehse Mark

Journal of Mechanical and Energy Engineering

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2019

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Vol. 3, No 3

215--220

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In this study we demonstrate an overview about possibilities in using additive manufacturing for tissue engineering and orthopedic prosthesis. We show the possibilities to produce scaffolds by using a low cost commercial stereolithography system under the use of biocompatible hydrogels like Poly(ethylene glycol) diacrylate. We also demonstrate that it is possible to use a low cost selective laser sintering system to produce individual prostheses to support the healing process in many orthopedic issues.

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Wpływ sposobu rozmieszczenia hydrożelu w substracie na zdolności retencyjne zielonych dachów

Deska I., Ociepa E., Mrowiec M., Cichecka E., Gmyrek K.

Proceedings of ECOpole

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2018

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Vol. 12, No. 1

139--147

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Na terenach zlewni zurbanizowanych, obok tradycyjnych systemów kanalizacyjnych, coraz częściej stosowane są zrównoważone systemy drenażu (ZSD, ang. SUDS - Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems), umożliwiające zagospodarowanie wód opadowych w miejscu wystąpienia opadu. Jednym z takich rozwiązań są zielone dachy. Artykuł prezentuje wstępne wyniki badań zdolności retencyjnych czterech modeli zielonych dachów. W przypadku modelu 1 zastosowano substrat dachowy ekstensywny bez domieszek. Modele 2 i 3 zawierały substrat ekstensywny z domieszką hydrożelu potasowego (usieciowanego poliakrylanu potasu). W przypadku modelu 2 dodatkowo zastosowano warstwę roślinności (rozchodnik ostry Sedum Acre). W modelu 4 zastosowano substrat ekstensywny z wkładkami z agrowłókniny wypełnionymi hydrożelem potasowym. Modele dachów 2, 3 i 4 zawierały taką samą dawkę hydrożelu (30 g). Badania były prowadzone w warunkach terenowych, w dwóch etapach. Wstępny etap obejmował pierwsze nasączenie modeli (wszystkie elementy w stanie powietrzno suchym) przy zastosowaniu opadu symulowanego. Drugi etap obejmował dalsze badania zdolności retencyjnych modeli, głównie z wykorzystaniem opadów naturalnych. Otrzymane wyniki wskazują, że podczas pierwszego, symulowanego opadu najlepsze zdolności retencyjne wykazywały modele 2 i 3 (z domieszką hydrożelu w stanie luźnym), natomiast najmniejsza objętość wody została zretencjonowana przez modele 1 (bez domieszki hydrożelu) i 4 (z wkładkami zawierającymi hydrożel). Wyniki drugiego etapu eksperymentu są zróżnicowane. W przypadku trzech analizowanych opadów naturalnych najlepsze zdolności retencyjne wykazywał model 2 z substratem zawierającym domieszkę hydrożelu, obsadzony roślinnością, ale w przypadku dwóch opadów większa objętość wody została zretencjonowana w warstwach modelu 4 z wkładkami z hydrożelu. Najsłabsze zdolności retencyjne, spośród modeli zawierających hydrożel w składzie substratu, wykazywał model 3 z hydrożelem w stanie luźnym, nieobsadzony roślinnością. Uzyskane wyniki wskazują na odmienne zachowanie się dodatku hydrożelu i inny przebieg cyklu pochłaniania i oddawania wody w zależności od tego, czy superabsorbent jest zastosowany w formie luźnej domieszki czy umieszczony we wkładkach. W celu dokładniejszego zbadania zachowania hydrożelu w substracie konieczne jest kontynuowanie badań, mających na celu określenie wpływu temperatury i wilgotności powietrza oraz warstwy roślinności na zachowanie dodatku hydrożelu.

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In urbanized areas, in addition to the traditional sewer systems, increasingly are used the sustainable urban drainage systems (SUDS), inter alia, the green roofs. The article presents the results of research of retention capacities of 4 green roof models. In these models were used: in model 1 - the typical extensive substrate, in models 2 and 3 - the above-mentioned extensive substrate with addition of hydrogel (cross-linked polyacrylate potassium), in model 4 - agrotextile inserts with hydrogel. Model 2 additionally contained the plants (Goldmoss Stonecrop Sedum Acre). Models 2, 3 and 4 contained the same portion of hydrogel (30 g). The field experiments were conducted in two stages under natural atmospheric conditions. The initial stage included the first simulated precipitation (all layers of green roof models were air-dry during these experiments). The second stage included the further investigations of the retention capacities of green roof models, predominantly with use of natural precipitations. The obtained results of initial stage of experiments show that during the first simulated precipitation the best retention capacities had models 2 and 3 (with hydrogel admixtures). The least amount of water was absorbed in model 1 (without hydrogel additive) and model 4 (containing agrotextile inserts with hydrogel). The results of the second stage of the experiment are equivocal. In the case of three natural precipitations, the best retention capacity was demonstrated by model 2, with the substrate containing hydrogel admixture planted with vegetation, but in the case of two rainfalls more water was stored in model 4, with hydrogel inserts. The least amount of water was absorbed in model 3, with hydrogel admixture, not planted with vegetation. The results show the different behavior of hydrogel and the differences in wetting-drying cycle, depending on whether the superabsorbent is used in the form of a loose admixture or placed in the inserts. Further research is needed to evaluate of influence of temperature and humidity and the presence of vegetation on behavior of hydrogel additive in the green roof substrate.

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Wpływ domieszek substancji sorbujących wodę na zdolności retencyjne zielonych dachów

Deska I., Cichecka E., Gmyrek K.

Proceedings of ECOpole

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2018

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Vol. 12, No. 2

465--472

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Ciągle postępujące uszczelnianie powierzchni terenu zlewni zurbanizowanych przyczynia się do zwiększania natężenia spływu powierzchniowego podczas intensywnych opadów, co prowadzi do wzrostu zagrożenia powodziowego. W związku z tym na terenach silnie zurbanizowanych, obok tradycyjnych systemów kanalizacyjnych, powinny być stosowane zrównoważone systemy drenażu (SUDS - Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems). O ile to możliwe, należy dążyć do zagospodarowania wody opadowej bezpośrednio w miejscu wystąpienia opadu, co może być umożliwione między innymi przez zastosowanie zielonych dachów. Artykuł przedstawia wyniki badań zdolności retencyjnych czterech modeli zielonych dachów. W Modelu 1 zastosowano substrat intensywny „Ogród dachowy” bez domieszek. W przypadku modeli 2 i 3 na etapie konstruowania stanowiska zastosowano ww. substrat z domieszkami hydrożelu potasowego (usieciowanego poliakrylanu potasu), odpowiednio wynoszącymi około 1 i 0,25 % wagowych. W przypadku modelu 4 zastosowano ww. substrat, do którego dodano domieszki keramzytu i perlitu ogrodniczego. W modelach nie zastosowano roślinności, aby badaniu poddać wyłącznie zastosowane substraty. Symulacje opadów prowadzono po zróżnicowanych okresach bezopadowych wynoszących odpowiednio: 3, 4, 5, 7, 11 i 16 dni. Uzyskane wyniki wskazują, że po krótszych okresach bezopadowych (wynoszących od 3 do 7 dni) najlepsze zdolności retencyjne wykazywał model dachu 2 z substratem zawierającym dodatek ok. 1 % wag. hydrożelu. Z kolei w przypadku dłuższych okresów bezopadowych model 2 nie wykazywał już tak dobrych zdolności retencyjnych. W trakcie opadów symulowanych po 11 i 16 dniach bezopadowych najlepsze zdolności retencyjne wykazywały modele 1 i 3 (odpowiednio z substratem bez żadnych dodatków i z dodatkiem ok. 0,25 % wag. hydrożelu). Najsłabsze zdolności retencyjne wykazywał model 4 - z substratem zawierającym domieszki keramzytu i perlitu ogrodniczego.

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Persistent sealing of drainage basin surface in urbanized areas prompts the rise of runoff intensity during heavy rains. This leads to an increase of threat of flood. In this regard, in addition to the traditional sewer systems should be used the Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems (SUDS). SUDS comprise, inter alia, managing the rain close to where it falls. The examples of SUDS can be green roofs. The article presents the results of research of retention capacities of 4 green roof models. As the growing media in the green roof models were used following substrates: in model 1 - the typical intensive substrate (“Roof Garden”), in model 2 - the same substrate with admixture of about 1 % by weight of hydrogel (cross-linked potassium polyacrylate), in model 3 - the same substrate with admixture of 0.25 % by weight of hydrogel, and in model 4 - the a.m. substrate with admixture of expanded clay and perlite. There are not the vegetation layers on the models because the focus of the experiments was to investigate of the retention capacities solely of the substrates. The artificial precipitations were simulated after: 3, 4, 5, 7, 11, and 16 antecedent dry days. The results indicate that during the precipitations that occurred after shorter antecedent dry periods (from 3 to 7 days) the best retention capacities had model 2 containing the substrate with admixture of about 1 % by weight of hydrogel. By contrast, during the precipitations that occurred after longer antecedent dry periods (11 or 16 days) the best retention capacities had models 1 and 3 (with substrate without any admixtures and with substrate containing about 0.25 % by weight of hydrogel). Results show that the weakest retention capacity had model 4 - with substrate containing admixtures of expanded clay and perlite. It should be pointed out that the effectiveness of hydrogel decreased compared to results obtained during the earlier studies.

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Investigation of the influence of hydrogel amendment on the retention capacities of green roofs

Deska I., Mrowiec M., Ociepa E., Łacisz K.

Ecological Chemistry and Engineering. S

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2018

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Vol. 25, nr 3

373--382

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Progressive economic development as well as urbanisation influence the characteristics of the stormwater runoff. Progressive sealing of drainage basin surface prompts the decrease of rainwater infiltration, thus increasing the runoff intensity. This results in an increase of flood risk. Thus, in urban areas the sustainable urban drainage systems (SUDS) are used in addition to the traditional sewer systems. The examples of SUDS strategy are, inter alia, the roofs covered with vegetation (the green roofs). The paper presents the results of research of retention capacities of 4 diverse green roof models with following growing media: (1) the typical green roof substrate without any additions, (2) the substrate with addition of about 1 % by weight of hydrogel (the cross-linked potassium polyacrylate), (3) the substrate with addition of about 0.25 % by weight of hydrogel, (4) the substrate with addition of expanded clay and perlite. The models did not have the vegetation layers in order to explore only the retention capacities of drainage layers and substrates. The aim of the first part of research was to investigate the retention capacities of green roof models after 1, 2, 6, 8 and 10 antecedent dry days. In the case of 1 and 2 antecedent dry days the best medium retention capacity had green roof model 2 (with substrate with addition of 1 % by weight of hydrogel), and the weakest medium retention capacity had green roof model 1 (without any additions). In the cases of precipitations which occurred after 6 as well as 8 and 10 antecedent dry days the best retention capacity had green roof model 3 (with addition of about 0.25 % by weight of hydrogel). The weakest retention capacity had in these cases green roof model 4 (with addition of expanded clay and perlite). The aim of the second part of research described in the paper was to investigate the retention capacities of green roof models during precipitations that occurred after long antecedent dry periods of time (34, 59 and 106 antecedent dry days). The substrates and drainage layers were air-dry directly before precipitations. The best retention capacity had in this case green roof model 3 (with the substrate with addition of about 0.25 % by weight of hydrogel). The second largest retention capacity had model 2 (with the substrate with addition of about 1 % by weight of hydrogel). The definitely weakest retention capacity had model 4 containing the substrate with addition of expanded clay and perlite. The results may indicate that the efficacy of hydrogel decreased over time probably due to its decay under the influence of solar radiation.

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Przemiana fazowa roztworów chlorku chitozanu jako potencjalnego materiału do zastosowań w inżynierii biomedycznej

Owczarz P., Ziółkowski P., Modrzejewska Z., Dziubiński M.

Engineering of Biomaterials

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2017

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Vol. 20, no. 139

18--25

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W pracy przedstawiono wyniki badań reologicznych roztworów chlorku chitozanu formujących żele pod wpływem wzrostu temperatury. Miały one na celu wyznaczenie podstawowych parametrów określających przemianę fazową: temperaturę żelowania oraz energię potrzebną do przeprowadzenia tej przemiany. Prace te są istotne z uwagi na możliwość zastosowania takich układów jako skafoldów do hodowli komórkowej bądź nośników leków umożliwiających ich wprowadzanie do tkanki zmienionej chorobowo drogą iniekcji. Badania wykonano dla chitozanów o różnym pochodzeniu: crab, shrimp i różnej masie cząsteczkowej. Dla każdego z chitozanów przeprowadzono badania roztworów chlorku chitozanu bez oraz z dodatkiem disodowej soli β-glicerofosforanu (β-NaGP). Punkt przemiany fazowej wyznaczano za pomocą pomiarów zmian właściwości reologicznych prowadzonych w układzie stożek-płytka reometru rotacyjnego. Ponadto wyznaczono zmiany wartości pH roztworów oraz zmianę modułów: zachowawczego G’ i stratności G’’ w funkcji przyrostu temperatury. Na podstawie wyników pomiarów stwierdzono istotny wpływ pH na temperaturę punktu żelowania. Przeprowadzone pomiary reologiczne pozwoliły wyznaczyć trzy charakterystyczne obszary procesu żelowania: (1) obszar cieczy lepkosprężystej, (2) obszar szybkiego żelowania, (3) obszar wolnego procesu żelowania oraz określić, w oparciu o model kinetyki krystalizacji polimeru, energię aktywacji dla obszarów 2 i 3.

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The paper presents the results of rheological study on chitosan chloride solutions, forming gels under the influence of increased temperature. Its aim was to establish the basic parameters specifying phase transition: gelation temperature and the energy needed for conducting this transition. This study is significant due to the possibility of applying such systems as scaffolds for tissue engineering or drug delivery systems. The research was conducted for chitosans of various origin: crab, shrimp and of various molecular weights. For each chitosan, research was conducted in two variations of the solutions of chitosan chloride, with or without the addition of β-Glycerophosphate disodium salt (β-NaGP). The phase transition point was estimated by measurements of rheological properties, conducted in a cone-plate system of a rotational rheometer. Moreover, the pH value of the solutions and the evolution of storage modulus G’ and loss modulus G’’ in the function of temperature increase were determined. Based on the measurements results a significant impact of pH on the gelation point temperature was observed. The conducted rheological measurements allowed to estimate three characteristic regions of the gelation process: (1) area of viscoelastic liquid, (2) area of fast gelation, (3) area of a slow gelation process. Based on the kinetics model of polymer crystallization, the activation energy for regions 2 and 3 was determined.