Blindness and vision impairment are the most devastating global health problems resulting in a substantial economic and social burden.Delivery of drug to particular parts of the anterior or posterior segment has been ...Blindness and vision impairment are the most devastating global health problems resulting in a substantial economic and social burden.Delivery of drug to particular parts of the anterior or posterior segment has been a major challenge due to various protective barriers and elimination mechanisms associated with the unique anatomical and physiological nature of the ocular system.Drug administration to the eye by conventional delivery systems results in poor ocular bioavailability(<5%).The designing of a novel approach for a safe,simple,and effective ocular drug delivery is a major concern and requires innovative strategies to combat the problem.Over the past decades,several novel approaches involving different strategies have been developed to improve the ocular delivery system.Among these,the ophthalmic in-situ gel has attained a great attention over the past few years.This review discussed and summarized the recent and the promising research progress of in-situ gelling in ocular drug delivery system.展开更多
Quasi-solid-state lithium metal battery is a promising candidate for next generation high energy density and high safety power supply.Despite intensive efforts on electrolytes,uncontrolled interfacial reactions on lit...Quasi-solid-state lithium metal battery is a promising candidate for next generation high energy density and high safety power supply.Despite intensive efforts on electrolytes,uncontrolled interfacial reactions on lithium with electrolyte and patchy interfacial contacts still hinder its practical process.Herein,we bring in rationally designed F contained groups into polymer skeleton via in-situ gelation for the first time to establish quasi-solid-state battery.This method achieves a capacity retention of 90%after 1000 cycles at 0.5C with LiFePO_(4)cathodes.The interface constructed by polymer skeleton and reaction with–CF_(3)lead to the predicted solid electrolyte interface species with high stability.Furthermore,we optimize molecular reactivity and interface stability with regulating F contained end groups in the polymer.Comparisons on different structures reveal that high performance solid stable lithium metal batteries rely on chemical modification as well as stable polymer skeleton,which is more critical to construct robust and steady SEI with uniform lithium deposition.New approach with functional groups regulation proposes a more stable cycling process with a capacity retention of 94.2%at 0.5C and 87.6%at 1C after 1000 cycles with LiFePO_(4) cathodes,providing new insights for the practical development of quasi-solid-state lithium metal battery.展开更多
[Objectives]To prepare plumbagin nanomicelle(PLB-N)in-situ gel,and optimize the formulation and process.[Methods]PLB-N was prepared by self-assembly method,and the optimal formulation of PLB-N in-situ gel was determin...[Objectives]To prepare plumbagin nanomicelle(PLB-N)in-situ gel,and optimize the formulation and process.[Methods]PLB-N was prepared by self-assembly method,and the optimal formulation of PLB-N in-situ gel was determined by orthogonal experiment design and single factor method.[Results]The optimal preparation process for PLB-N was a drug to lipid ratio of 1:3,a Tween 80 content of 5%,an ethanol content of 7.5%of the hydration medium,a magnetic stirring speed of 2200 rpm,a stirring time of 30 min,and an ultrasound time of 10 min.The optimal formulation of PLB-N in-situ gel was 22%of poloxamer 407,6%of poloxamer 188,and 1:1 of PLB-N to water.The encapsulation efficiency of PLB-N prepared with the optimal formula was(95.8%±0.4%),and the average particle size was(75.19±1.14)nm,and the Zeta potential was(-20.73±1.19)mv.[Conclusions]PLB-N in-situ gel had stable and reliable preparation process,uniform content,and broad application prospects.展开更多
[Objectives] To study the rheology and release kinetics of Chuanqi ophthalmic microemulsion in situ gel,so as to provide references for its future study and development. [Methods]The fluid properties and linear viscoe...[Objectives] To study the rheology and release kinetics of Chuanqi ophthalmic microemulsion in situ gel,so as to provide references for its future study and development. [Methods]The fluid properties and linear viscoelastic regions of this preparation were investigated by MCR 102 rheometer. The release kinetics of Chuanqi ophthalmic microemulsion in situ gel was evaluated by modified Franz diffusion cell method,the ligustrazine and ligustilide were selected as the indictors,and semi-permeable membrane was used as a barrier,sampling time point was 0. 5,1,2,4,6,and 8 h respectively. [Results]Chuanqi ophthalmic microemulsion in situ gel was a pseudoplastic fluid and it had a linear viscoelastic region. Taking the shear stress as the indicator,the linear viscoelastic region was 0-302. 74 Pa; taking the strain as the indicator,the linear viscoelastic region was 0-7. 45%. At the critical point,the storage modulus( G') = the loss modulus( G″) =2 976. 60 Pa,critical shear stress was 302. 74 Pa and critical strain was 7. 45%. The average cumulative release of ligustrazine of 6 samples within 8 h was 33. 71 μg,the average cumulative release rate reached 90. 08%,and the release kinetics followed Higuchi equation. The average cumulative release of ligustilide of 6 samples within 8 h was 68. 46 μg,the average cumulative release rate reached 84. 32%,and the release kinetics followed the zero-order kinetics equation. [Conclusions] Chuanqi ophthalmic microemulsion in situ gel has excellent viscoelasticity and its strain is reversible in a certain range. The release kinetics of ligustrazine is the result from synergistic effect of its physicochemical properties and matrix skeleton,while the release kinetics of ligustilide is mainly affected by its physicochemical properties.展开更多
Gel treatment has been widely applied in mature oilfields to improve sweep efficiency and control water production.Correct numerical simulation is of major importance to the optimization design and prediction of a suc...Gel treatment has been widely applied in mature oilfields to improve sweep efficiency and control water production.Correct numerical simulation is of major importance to the optimization design and prediction of a successful gel treatment.However,there exist many problems in current simulation studies in published literature.This paper first presents a comprehensive review on the major factors that have been considered at different gelation stages during gel treatment,the models used in the commercial/inhouse simulators,and current numerical simulation studies on both laboratory and field scales.Then we classify the current in-situ gel numerical simulation problems as 1,deficient model problem that has published numerical model but has not been applied in simulator and application studies;2,missing model problem that does not have published quantitative model;and 3,inaccurate application problem that does not consider the major factors of gel performance,based on the reasons from some questionable results of current simulation studies.Finally,we point out the major research efforts that should be made in the future to better simulate in-situ gel treatment process.The review indicates that numerous simulation studies using commercial software packages intend to predigest the gel treatment,many of which,however,ignore important mechanisms and mislead the operation of gel treatment.In fact,a full assessment of simulating in-situ gels cannot be achieved unless the quantitative models can be qualified in terms of transport and plugging mechanisms based on the experimental results.展开更多
To improve the corneal permeability and water-solubility of disulfiram(DSF), which is an ocular drug for cataract, P188 was selected as a matrix to prepare solid dispersion of DSF(DSF SD) by hot melt method. The DSF S...To improve the corneal permeability and water-solubility of disulfiram(DSF), which is an ocular drug for cataract, P188 was selected as a matrix to prepare solid dispersion of DSF(DSF SD) by hot melt method. The DSF SD was characterized by DSC, XRD, and IR, and the results suggested that DSF was amorphous in DSF SD. The DSF SD was added to borate buffer solution(BBS) contained 20% poloxamer P407 and 1.2% poloxamer P188 to form in-situ gel. In vitro and in vivo experiments revealed that DSF SD combined with in-situ gel(DSF SD/in-situ gel) increased the residence time and the amount of DSF penetrated through the corneal. The pharmacodynamics studies exhibited DSF SD/in-situ gel delayed the development of selenium-induced cataract at some content. These results investigated that DSF SD/in-situ gel as a drug delivery system can improve DSF ocular permeability.展开更多
Gel polymer electrolytes(GPEs) are promising alternatives to liquid electrolytes applied in high-energydensity batteries.Here superior SiO_(2) nanofiber composite gel polymer electrolytes(SNCGPEs) are developed via in...Gel polymer electrolytes(GPEs) are promising alternatives to liquid electrolytes applied in high-energydensity batteries.Here superior SiO_(2) nanofiber composite gel polymer electrolytes(SNCGPEs) are developed via in-situ ionic ring-opening polymerization of 1,3-dioxolane(DOL) monomers in SiO_(2) nanofiber membrane(PDOL-SiO_(2)) for lithium metal batteries.The oxygen atoms of PDOL together with Si-O of SiO_(2) construct a more efficient channel for Li^(+) migration.Consequently,the lithium ion transference number(t_(Li^(+)) and ionic conductivity(σ) at 30℃ of PDOL-SiO_(2) are 0.80 and 1.68×10^(-4)S/cm separately.PDOL-SiO_(2) manifests the electrochemical decomposition potentials of 4.90 V.At 0.5 mA/cm^(2),Li|PDOL-SiO_(2) |Li cell shows a steady cycling performance for nearly 1400 h.LFP|PDOL-SiO_(2) |Li battery can steadily cycle at 0.5 C with a capacity retention rate of 89% after 200 cycles.While cycling at 2 C,the capacity retention rate can maintain at 78% after 300 cycles.This contribution provides a innovative strategy for accelerating Li^(+)transportation via designing PDOL molecular chains throughout the SiO_(2) nanofiber framework,which is crucial for high-energy-density LMBs.展开更多
Background Ophthalmic gel has been developed to increase the drug concentration in aqueous humor and to retard the loss of drug from the conjunctival sac.The research was to compare the drug concentration in aqueous h...Background Ophthalmic gel has been developed to increase the drug concentration in aqueous humor and to retard the loss of drug from the conjunctival sac.The research was to compare the drug concentration in aqueous humor of cataract patients administered 0.3% gatifloxacin ophthalmic gel with that in patients administered 0.3% gatifloxacin ophthalmic solution.Methods Ninety-six patients with cataract (96 eyes) were randomly assigned to 8 groups.The patients in groups 1-4received topical gatifloxacin 0.3% ophthalmic gel and those in groups 5-8 received gatifloxacin 0.3% ophthalmic solution.The dose regimen was 1 drop, 4 times a day for 3 consecutive days prior to cataract surgery.On the day of surgery, 1drop was applied at 15, 30, 60 or 120 minutes before commencement of cataract surgery in groups 1 and 5, groups 2 and 6, goups 3 and 7, and groups 4 and 8, respectively.Aqueous humor was extracted during the cataract surgery for the analysis of gatifloxacin concentration..Results The concentrations of gatifloxacin in aqueous humor were (0.24±0.25) μg/ml, (1.11±0.74) μg/ml, (2.32±2.01)μg/ml and (1.85±1.14) μg/ml in groups 1 to 4, and (0.16±0.25) μg/ml, (0.31±0.24) μg/ml, (0.75±0.28) μg/ml and (0.33±0.22) μg/ml in groups 5 to 8, respectively.Patients receiving gatifloxacin ophthalmic gel showed greater mean values of gatifloxacin concentration in aqueous humor than those receiving gatifloxacin solution, and such differences were significant with P 〈0.05 for all comparisons except that between groups 1 and 5.Conclusion Topical gatifloxacin ophthalmic gel can attain significantly greater drug concentrations in human aqueous humor than gatifloxacin ophthalmic solution.展开更多
文摘Blindness and vision impairment are the most devastating global health problems resulting in a substantial economic and social burden.Delivery of drug to particular parts of the anterior or posterior segment has been a major challenge due to various protective barriers and elimination mechanisms associated with the unique anatomical and physiological nature of the ocular system.Drug administration to the eye by conventional delivery systems results in poor ocular bioavailability(<5%).The designing of a novel approach for a safe,simple,and effective ocular drug delivery is a major concern and requires innovative strategies to combat the problem.Over the past decades,several novel approaches involving different strategies have been developed to improve the ocular delivery system.Among these,the ophthalmic in-situ gel has attained a great attention over the past few years.This review discussed and summarized the recent and the promising research progress of in-situ gelling in ocular drug delivery system.
基金support from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(52034011)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Science and Technology Program of Hunan Province(2019RS3002)+1 种基金the Central Universities of Central South University(Grant No.2018zzts133)Science and Technology Innovation Program of Hunan Province(2020RC2006).
文摘Quasi-solid-state lithium metal battery is a promising candidate for next generation high energy density and high safety power supply.Despite intensive efforts on electrolytes,uncontrolled interfacial reactions on lithium with electrolyte and patchy interfacial contacts still hinder its practical process.Herein,we bring in rationally designed F contained groups into polymer skeleton via in-situ gelation for the first time to establish quasi-solid-state battery.This method achieves a capacity retention of 90%after 1000 cycles at 0.5C with LiFePO_(4)cathodes.The interface constructed by polymer skeleton and reaction with–CF_(3)lead to the predicted solid electrolyte interface species with high stability.Furthermore,we optimize molecular reactivity and interface stability with regulating F contained end groups in the polymer.Comparisons on different structures reveal that high performance solid stable lithium metal batteries rely on chemical modification as well as stable polymer skeleton,which is more critical to construct robust and steady SEI with uniform lithium deposition.New approach with functional groups regulation proposes a more stable cycling process with a capacity retention of 94.2%at 0.5C and 87.6%at 1C after 1000 cycles with LiFePO_(4) cathodes,providing new insights for the practical development of quasi-solid-state lithium metal battery.
基金Supported by Special Fund for Basic Scientific Research Business in Central Universities(2019NYB31)Scientific Research Funded Project of Southwest Minzu University(2023KYZZ06N).
文摘[Objectives]To prepare plumbagin nanomicelle(PLB-N)in-situ gel,and optimize the formulation and process.[Methods]PLB-N was prepared by self-assembly method,and the optimal formulation of PLB-N in-situ gel was determined by orthogonal experiment design and single factor method.[Results]The optimal preparation process for PLB-N was a drug to lipid ratio of 1:3,a Tween 80 content of 5%,an ethanol content of 7.5%of the hydration medium,a magnetic stirring speed of 2200 rpm,a stirring time of 30 min,and an ultrasound time of 10 min.The optimal formulation of PLB-N in-situ gel was 22%of poloxamer 407,6%of poloxamer 188,and 1:1 of PLB-N to water.The encapsulation efficiency of PLB-N prepared with the optimal formula was(95.8%±0.4%),and the average particle size was(75.19±1.14)nm,and the Zeta potential was(-20.73±1.19)mv.[Conclusions]PLB-N in-situ gel had stable and reliable preparation process,uniform content,and broad application prospects.
基金Supported by Project of National Natural Science Foundation(81373977)
文摘[Objectives] To study the rheology and release kinetics of Chuanqi ophthalmic microemulsion in situ gel,so as to provide references for its future study and development. [Methods]The fluid properties and linear viscoelastic regions of this preparation were investigated by MCR 102 rheometer. The release kinetics of Chuanqi ophthalmic microemulsion in situ gel was evaluated by modified Franz diffusion cell method,the ligustrazine and ligustilide were selected as the indictors,and semi-permeable membrane was used as a barrier,sampling time point was 0. 5,1,2,4,6,and 8 h respectively. [Results]Chuanqi ophthalmic microemulsion in situ gel was a pseudoplastic fluid and it had a linear viscoelastic region. Taking the shear stress as the indicator,the linear viscoelastic region was 0-302. 74 Pa; taking the strain as the indicator,the linear viscoelastic region was 0-7. 45%. At the critical point,the storage modulus( G') = the loss modulus( G″) =2 976. 60 Pa,critical shear stress was 302. 74 Pa and critical strain was 7. 45%. The average cumulative release of ligustrazine of 6 samples within 8 h was 33. 71 μg,the average cumulative release rate reached 90. 08%,and the release kinetics followed Higuchi equation. The average cumulative release of ligustilide of 6 samples within 8 h was 68. 46 μg,the average cumulative release rate reached 84. 32%,and the release kinetics followed the zero-order kinetics equation. [Conclusions] Chuanqi ophthalmic microemulsion in situ gel has excellent viscoelasticity and its strain is reversible in a certain range. The release kinetics of ligustrazine is the result from synergistic effect of its physicochemical properties and matrix skeleton,while the release kinetics of ligustilide is mainly affected by its physicochemical properties.
文摘Gel treatment has been widely applied in mature oilfields to improve sweep efficiency and control water production.Correct numerical simulation is of major importance to the optimization design and prediction of a successful gel treatment.However,there exist many problems in current simulation studies in published literature.This paper first presents a comprehensive review on the major factors that have been considered at different gelation stages during gel treatment,the models used in the commercial/inhouse simulators,and current numerical simulation studies on both laboratory and field scales.Then we classify the current in-situ gel numerical simulation problems as 1,deficient model problem that has published numerical model but has not been applied in simulator and application studies;2,missing model problem that does not have published quantitative model;and 3,inaccurate application problem that does not consider the major factors of gel performance,based on the reasons from some questionable results of current simulation studies.Finally,we point out the major research efforts that should be made in the future to better simulate in-situ gel treatment process.The review indicates that numerous simulation studies using commercial software packages intend to predigest the gel treatment,many of which,however,ignore important mechanisms and mislead the operation of gel treatment.In fact,a full assessment of simulating in-situ gels cannot be achieved unless the quantitative models can be qualified in terms of transport and plugging mechanisms based on the experimental results.
基金supported by Liaoning Provincial Key Labora-tory of Drug Preparation Design and Evaluation of Liaoning Provincial Education Department(LZ2014045)
文摘To improve the corneal permeability and water-solubility of disulfiram(DSF), which is an ocular drug for cataract, P188 was selected as a matrix to prepare solid dispersion of DSF(DSF SD) by hot melt method. The DSF SD was characterized by DSC, XRD, and IR, and the results suggested that DSF was amorphous in DSF SD. The DSF SD was added to borate buffer solution(BBS) contained 20% poloxamer P407 and 1.2% poloxamer P188 to form in-situ gel. In vitro and in vivo experiments revealed that DSF SD combined with in-situ gel(DSF SD/in-situ gel) increased the residence time and the amount of DSF penetrated through the corneal. The pharmacodynamics studies exhibited DSF SD/in-situ gel delayed the development of selenium-induced cataract at some content. These results investigated that DSF SD/in-situ gel as a drug delivery system can improve DSF ocular permeability.
基金supported by the Department of Science and Technology of Zhuhai City(No.ZH22017001200059PWC)the Department of Science and Technology of Guangdong Province,China(No.2019A050510043)。
文摘Gel polymer electrolytes(GPEs) are promising alternatives to liquid electrolytes applied in high-energydensity batteries.Here superior SiO_(2) nanofiber composite gel polymer electrolytes(SNCGPEs) are developed via in-situ ionic ring-opening polymerization of 1,3-dioxolane(DOL) monomers in SiO_(2) nanofiber membrane(PDOL-SiO_(2)) for lithium metal batteries.The oxygen atoms of PDOL together with Si-O of SiO_(2) construct a more efficient channel for Li^(+) migration.Consequently,the lithium ion transference number(t_(Li^(+)) and ionic conductivity(σ) at 30℃ of PDOL-SiO_(2) are 0.80 and 1.68×10^(-4)S/cm separately.PDOL-SiO_(2) manifests the electrochemical decomposition potentials of 4.90 V.At 0.5 mA/cm^(2),Li|PDOL-SiO_(2) |Li cell shows a steady cycling performance for nearly 1400 h.LFP|PDOL-SiO_(2) |Li battery can steadily cycle at 0.5 C with a capacity retention rate of 89% after 200 cycles.While cycling at 2 C,the capacity retention rate can maintain at 78% after 300 cycles.This contribution provides a innovative strategy for accelerating Li^(+)transportation via designing PDOL molecular chains throughout the SiO_(2) nanofiber framework,which is crucial for high-energy-density LMBs.
文摘Background Ophthalmic gel has been developed to increase the drug concentration in aqueous humor and to retard the loss of drug from the conjunctival sac.The research was to compare the drug concentration in aqueous humor of cataract patients administered 0.3% gatifloxacin ophthalmic gel with that in patients administered 0.3% gatifloxacin ophthalmic solution.Methods Ninety-six patients with cataract (96 eyes) were randomly assigned to 8 groups.The patients in groups 1-4received topical gatifloxacin 0.3% ophthalmic gel and those in groups 5-8 received gatifloxacin 0.3% ophthalmic solution.The dose regimen was 1 drop, 4 times a day for 3 consecutive days prior to cataract surgery.On the day of surgery, 1drop was applied at 15, 30, 60 or 120 minutes before commencement of cataract surgery in groups 1 and 5, groups 2 and 6, goups 3 and 7, and groups 4 and 8, respectively.Aqueous humor was extracted during the cataract surgery for the analysis of gatifloxacin concentration..Results The concentrations of gatifloxacin in aqueous humor were (0.24±0.25) μg/ml, (1.11±0.74) μg/ml, (2.32±2.01)μg/ml and (1.85±1.14) μg/ml in groups 1 to 4, and (0.16±0.25) μg/ml, (0.31±0.24) μg/ml, (0.75±0.28) μg/ml and (0.33±0.22) μg/ml in groups 5 to 8, respectively.Patients receiving gatifloxacin ophthalmic gel showed greater mean values of gatifloxacin concentration in aqueous humor than those receiving gatifloxacin solution, and such differences were significant with P 〈0.05 for all comparisons except that between groups 1 and 5.Conclusion Topical gatifloxacin ophthalmic gel can attain significantly greater drug concentrations in human aqueous humor than gatifloxacin ophthalmic solution.