Modified poly(ε-caprolactone) with larvae protein environmentally friendly nanofiber: Assessment of interface properties and characterization
The protein from black soldier fly larvae was used as a functional ingredient of a novel green nanofiber. Larvae protein powder (LP) was blended with biodegradable poly(ε-caprolactone) (PCL) and processed in an electrospinning machine using a coaxial feeding/mixing method to produce nanofibers appro...
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| description | The protein from black soldier fly larvae was used as a functional ingredient of a novel green nanofiber. Larvae protein powder (LP) was blended with biodegradable poly(ε-caprolactone) (PCL) and processed in an electrospinning machine using a coaxial feeding/mixing method to produce nanofibers approximately 100–350 nm in diameter. To improve the dispersion and interface bonding of various PCL/LP nanofiber components, a homemade compatibilizer, maleic anhydridegrafted poly(ε-caprolactone) (MPCL), was added to form MPCL/LP nanofibers. The structure, morphology, mechanical properties, water absorption, cytocompatibility, wound healing, and biodegradability of PCL/LP and MPCL/LP nanofiber mats were investigated. The results showed enhanced adhesion in the MPCL/LP nanofiber mats compared to PCL/LP nanofiber mats; additionally, the MPCL/LP nanofibers exhibited increases of approximately 0.7–2.2 MPa in breaking strength and 9.0–22.8 MPa in Young’s modulus. Decomposition tests using a simulated body fluid revealed that the addition of LP enhanced the decomposition rate of both PCL/LP and MPCL/LP nanofiber mats and in vitro protein release. Cell proliferation and migration analysis indicated that PCL, MPCL, and their composites were biocompatible for fibroblast (FB) growth. Biodegradability was tested in a 30 day soil test. When the LP content was 20 wt%, the degradation rate exceeded 50%. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-81ece18a9a374e58baf0cb4f0f084a0f2025-08-20T03:37:01ZengBudapest University of Technology and EconomicseXPRESS Polymer Letters1788-618X2024-08-0118883585010.3144/expresspolymlett.2024.62Modified poly(ε-caprolactone) with larvae protein environmentally friendly nanofiber: Assessment of interface properties and characterizationChin-San WuShan-Shue WangDung-Yi WuWanwen GuThe protein from black soldier fly larvae was used as a functional ingredient of a novel green nanofiber. Larvae protein powder (LP) was blended with biodegradable poly(ε-caprolactone) (PCL) and processed in an electrospinning machine using a coaxial feeding/mixing method to produce nanofibers approximately 100–350 nm in diameter. To improve the dispersion and interface bonding of various PCL/LP nanofiber components, a homemade compatibilizer, maleic anhydridegrafted poly(ε-caprolactone) (MPCL), was added to form MPCL/LP nanofibers. The structure, morphology, mechanical properties, water absorption, cytocompatibility, wound healing, and biodegradability of PCL/LP and MPCL/LP nanofiber mats were investigated. The results showed enhanced adhesion in the MPCL/LP nanofiber mats compared to PCL/LP nanofiber mats; additionally, the MPCL/LP nanofibers exhibited increases of approximately 0.7–2.2 MPa in breaking strength and 9.0–22.8 MPa in Young’s modulus. Decomposition tests using a simulated body fluid revealed that the addition of LP enhanced the decomposition rate of both PCL/LP and MPCL/LP nanofiber mats and in vitro protein release. Cell proliferation and migration analysis indicated that PCL, MPCL, and their composites were biocompatible for fibroblast (FB) growth. Biodegradability was tested in a 30 day soil test. When the LP content was 20 wt%, the degradation rate exceeded 50%.http://www.expresspolymlett.com/letolt.php?file=EPL-0012984&mi=cd additive biocompatible polymer biocomposite poly(caprolactone)biodegradation nanocomposites |
| spellingShingle | Chin-San Wu Shan-Shue Wang Dung-Yi Wu Wanwen Gu Modified poly(ε-caprolactone) with larvae protein environmentally friendly nanofiber: Assessment of interface properties and characterization eXPRESS Polymer Letters additive biocompatible polymer biocomposite poly(caprolactone) biodegradation nanocomposites |
| title | Modified poly(ε-caprolactone) with larvae protein environmentally friendly nanofiber: Assessment of interface properties and characterization |
| title_full | Modified poly(ε-caprolactone) with larvae protein environmentally friendly nanofiber: Assessment of interface properties and characterization |
| title_fullStr | Modified poly(ε-caprolactone) with larvae protein environmentally friendly nanofiber: Assessment of interface properties and characterization |
| title_full_unstemmed | Modified poly(ε-caprolactone) with larvae protein environmentally friendly nanofiber: Assessment of interface properties and characterization |
| title_short | Modified poly(ε-caprolactone) with larvae protein environmentally friendly nanofiber: Assessment of interface properties and characterization |
| title_sort | modified poly ε caprolactone with larvae protein environmentally friendly nanofiber assessment of interface properties and characterization |
| topic | additive biocompatible polymer biocomposite poly(caprolactone) biodegradation nanocomposites |
| url | http://www.expresspolymlett.com/letolt.php?file=EPL-0012984&mi=cd |
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