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Showing 1 to 20 of 47 for “"Polycaprolactone (PCL)"”.

  1. Characterization and development of polycaprolactone (PCL)/montmorillonite (MMT)/hydroxapaptite (HA) nano-composites for fused deposition modelling (FDM) process

    Abdul Haq, Raezul HaqUniversiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia2015

    … Deposition Modelling (FDM) was investigated. The polycaprolactone (PCL) filled montmorillonite (MMT) and Hydroxyapaptite (HA) composites were prepared by melting and compounding using a single screw extruder. The mechanical properties were assessed by tensile, flexural and charpy impact tests …

    uthm Repository record

  2. Tailoring electrospun nanofibers and electrosprayed nanoparticles to enhance cellular uptake of low bioavailability drugs

    Noureen, ErumLondon Metropolitan University2020

    … polymer polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP), and polycaprolactone (PCL) were used in the projects to produce nanomaterials using simple and straight forward techniques of electrospinning and electrospraying. In the first project, preparation, and characterization of PCL and PVP nanoparticles, …

    london-metro Repository record

  3. Design and development of desktop fiber and fabric manufacturing system for advanced materials

    Kim, David Donghyun.Massachusetts Institute of Technology2020

    … 3 layer fiber with Polystyrene (PS) cladding, Polycaprolactone (PCL) layer, and PS core. These fibers were used for neural probing and cell scaffold.

    mit Repository record

  4. Dissolution and Biokinetics of PCL in Denitrification Systems

    Barkhordari, DorsaThe University of Western Ontario2025

    This thesis investigates the potential of polycaprolactone (PCL), a biodegradable polymer, as a sustainable solid-phase carbon source for wastewater denitrification. Laboratory experiments examined the effects of temperature, bead mass, solvent type, hydraulic retention time, and bead reuse on PCL …

    uwo Repository record

  5. DEVELOPMENT OF BIO-ACTIVE FOOD PACKAGING FILMS

    BERLINDA LIM KWEE HONG2023

    … packaging films was developed by melt blending polycaprolactone (PCL) with chitosan as carrier for grapefruit seed extract (GSE). The influence of molecular weight (MW) of chitosan on the blend was investigated. Lower MW chitosan accelerated the release of GSE that led to significant improvement …

    nus Repository record

  6. FABRICATION AND CHARACTERIZATION OF CELL-LADEN 3D PRINTED HYBRID SCAFFOLDS FOR ESOPHAGEAL TISSUE REPAIR

    WU BIN2018

    … of electrohydrodynamic jet printed (E-jetted) polycaprolactone (PCL) / Pluronic F127 (F127) fiber mesh, and a layer of electrohydrodynamic sprayed (E-sparyed) printed PCL film, has been applied for esophageal TE application. The E-jetted fiber mesh includes controlled and regular structure with …

    nus Repository record

  7. 3D Printing Of A Biocompatible Scaffold And A Real-Time Imaging Window For Monitoring Rat Spinal Cord Regeneration

    Madhaparia, Mihir2026

    … visualization. Candidate scaffold materials- polycaprolactone (PCL), poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid) (PLGA), and silicone- were evaluated to balance mechanical compliance with biological performance. While PLGA exhibited favorable mechanical characteristics, PCL demonstrated superior …

    umn Repository record

  8. Developing a labview based thermally stimulated current (tsc) controller to measure residual charge in electrospinning

    Veezhinathan, Jai Abhishekh

    … nanofiber mat. Using this technique electrospun PolyCaproLactone (PCL) mats are analyzed before and after immersion in culture media and Phosphate Buffer Solution (PBS) for 1, 4 and 7 days.

    njit Repository record

  9. Supercritical CO2 foamed biodegradable polymer blends of polycaprolactone and Mater-Bi.

    Ogunsona, Emmanuel OlusegunUniversity of North Texas2007

    … CO2 so blended with another polymer which is. Polycaprolactone is a biopolymer with potential of 4000% change in volume with CO2. Thus we investigate blends of Mater-Bi (MB) and polycaprolactone (PCL) foamed in supercritical CO2 using the batch process. Characterization of the foamed and …

    unt Repository record

  10. Coaxial Electrospinning of Synthetic/Natural Polymer Combinations for Controlled Release of Active Components in Biomedical Applications

    Ali, AfzhanUniversity of Bradford2026

    … and structural properties. Specifically, polycaprolactone (PCL) as a shell layer demonstrates sustained prolonged release of active components while gelatin as the shell layer facilitates instant release. These findings underscore the versatility and efficacy of coaxial electrospinning in …

    bradford Repository record

  11. Encapsulation of nanomagnetite within polycaprolactone microspheres for bone replacement

    Hung, Yi PeiUniversity of Birmingham2011

    … combining magnetite nanoparticles with polycaprolactone (PCL) to produce a material that can soften in response to the application of an alternating magnetic field. The magnetite nanoparticles were synthesized by a non-surfactant method and then emulsified with PCL. Particle size …

    birmingham Repository record

  12. A microfabricated 3-D stem cell delivery scaffold for retinal regenerative therapy

    Sodha, SonalMassachusetts Institute of Technology2009

    … in vitro a novel ultrathin 3-D device made of polycaprolactone (PCL) for retinal cell replacement synthesized by the stacking, aligning, and bonding of three uniquely designed layers.

    mit Repository record

  13. A tissue-engineered approach to hernia repair

    Barrientos, Ivan J. HallUniversity of Strathclyde2017

    … mesh (drug-loaded polymeric mesh). Solutions of polycaprolactone (PCL) or polylactic acid (PLA), two aliphatic polymers commonly used in various clinical applications, were individually mixed with irgasan (IRG) (an antibacterial agent) or levofloxacin (LEVO) (a broad-spectrum antibiotic). Type I …

    strathclyde Repository record

  14. A novel osteochondral composite consisting of a self-assembling peptide hydrogel and 3D printed polycaprolactone scaffold : potential for articular cartilage repair

    Saatchi, Sanaz, 1980-Massachusetts Institute of Technology2004

    … with an interconnected porous 3D printed polycaprolactone (PCL) scaffold to create a novel osteochondral construct. The self-assembling peptide hydrogel has been shown to provide an environment that maintains chondrocyte phenotype and viability. Furthermore, the 3D scaffold fosters …

    mit Repository record

  15. Effects of Therapeutic Radiation on Polymeric Scaffolds

    Cooke, Shelley L.Virginia Tech2014

    … therapeutic radiation on three porous scaffolds: polycaprolactone (PCL), polyurethane (PU) and gelatin. Porous scaffolds were fabricated using solvent casting and/or salt leaching techniques. Scaffolds were placed in phosphate buffered saline (PBS) and exposed to a typical cancer radiotherapy …

    vt Repository record

  16. Characterization and modification of carbon composite electrodes towards more affordable biosensing applications and integration into fluidic devices

    Clark, Kaylee M., author, Henry, Charles S., advisor, Van Orden, Alan, committee member, Prieto, Amy L., committee member, Volckens, John, committee memberColorado State University. Libraries2022

    … into fluidic devices. Chapter 2 introduces polycaprolactone (PCL) as a new binder material for TPEs and focuses on the electrochemical characterization of the new material. The PCL-based TPEs have excellent electrochemical activity towards a wide range of analytes as well as high electrical …

    colostate Repository record

  17. Development And Application Of Biomimetic Electrospun Nanofibers In Total Joint Replacement

    Song, Wei2014

    … of coaxial electrospun NFs composed of polycaprolactone (PCL) and polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) polymers arranged in a core-sheath shape. The PCL/PVA NFs are biocompatible and biodegradable with appropriate fiber diameter, pore size and mechanical strength, leading to enhanced cell adhesion, …

    wayne-thes Repository record

  18. Advanced Electrohydrodynamic Atomisation Engineered Microneedle Coatings

    Ali, RadeyahDe Montfort University2020

    … were assessed consisting of 5% w/v of polycaprolactone (PCL) in dichloromethane (DCM) and 5% w/v polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP) in ethanol. A full factorial Design of Experiments (DoE) was used to assess the various parameters (applied voltage, deposition distance and flow rate). Further …

    de-montfort Repository record

  19. Studies investigating the preparation of solid core drug delivery systems for oral delivery of y-globulin via supercritical fluid processing technology

    Ajiboye, Adejumoke LaraUniversity of Greenwich2018

    … experiments involving particles formulated using polycaprolactone (PCL) and Eudragit® S100 (ES100), and commercially obtained silica known as MSU-H, Syloid AL-1 FP (SAL), Syloid XDP-3150 (SXDP), and Syloid 244 FP (SFP). For silica particles, protein adsorption followed the descending trend of SFP …

    greenwich Repository record

  20. Bioresorbable Osmotic Pump for Long–term Contraception

    Park, SanghyunMassachusetts Institute of Technology2022

    … non-solvent induced phase separation method with Polycaprolactone (PCL) and achieved acceptable molecular weight cut-off values around 50-100k Da. Hyaluronic acid was selected for the osmotic engine, and our early work confirmed its potential for linear expansion and for overcoming the high …

    mit Repository record

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