Phase change materials(PCMs)are promising thermal energy storage materials due to their high specific latent heat.Conventional PCMs typically exploit the solid–liquid(s–l)transition.However,leakage and leaching are ...Phase change materials(PCMs)are promising thermal energy storage materials due to their high specific latent heat.Conventional PCMs typically exploit the solid–liquid(s–l)transition.However,leakage and leaching are common issues for solid–liquid PCMs,which have to be addressed before usage in practical applications.In contrast,solid–solid(s–s)PCMs would naturally overcome these issues due to their inherent form stability and homogeneity.In this study,we report a new type of s–s PCM based on chemically linked polyethylene glycol(PEG,the PCM portion)with polylactic acid(PLA,the support portion)in the form of a block co‐polymer.Solid‐solid latent heat of up to 56 J/g could be achieved,with melting points of between 44°C and 55°C.For comparison,PEG was physically mixed into a PLA matrix to form a PEG:PLA composite.However,the composite material saw leakage of up to 9%upon heating,with a corresponding loss in thermal storage capacity.In contrast,the mPEG/PLA block co‐polymers were found to be completely homogeneous and thermally stable even when heated above its phase transition temperature,with no observable leakage,demonstrating the superiority of chemical linking strategies in ensuring form stability.展开更多
[Objectives]To prepare donepezil hydrochloride microspheres and evaluate their quality.[Methods]The donepezil hydrochloride microspheres were prepared by emulsification-solvent evaporation method.The morphology was ob...[Objectives]To prepare donepezil hydrochloride microspheres and evaluate their quality.[Methods]The donepezil hydrochloride microspheres were prepared by emulsification-solvent evaporation method.The morphology was observed by scanning electron microscopy and the particle size distribution was determined by Laser Diffraction Method.The encapsulation efficiency,drug loading capacity,and in vitro release were determined by HPLC.[Results]The prepared donepezil hydrochloride microspheres were spherical with the average particle diameter of 15.927 μm.The drug loading capacity was 35.62%.The encapsulation efficiency was 90.32%.The drug release in vitro lasted for14 d.The release curve accorded with the first-order kinetic equation.[Conclusions]The prepared donepezil hydrochloride microspheres performed good sustained release effect in vitro,and it was expected to be used for research on Parkinson's disease.展开更多
Microspheres containing an antimetabolite drug 5-Fluorouracil were prepared from (poly(lactic) acide)(PLA) or poly(lactic acid)-polyethylene glycol(PLA-PEG) as the carrier by using a water-in-oil-in-water emulsion sol...Microspheres containing an antimetabolite drug 5-Fluorouracil were prepared from (poly(lactic) acide)(PLA) or poly(lactic acid)-polyethylene glycol(PLA-PEG) as the carrier by using a water-in-oil-in-water emulsion solvent evaporation technique. The conditions of the microspheres preparation such as polymer concentration in organic solvent, relative molecular weight of PLA-PEG and PLA/PEG mass ratio were discussed. The surface morphology and the size of the microspheres were observed by SEM. The drug content of microspheres was examined by TGA and the drug release in vitro was evaluated. According to the results, the drug content increased with the nano-silica used. The highest drug content in this study was 39.9%. The drug-release kinetics satisfied the requirements of controlled drug-release.展开更多
基金Science and Engineering Research Council,Grant/Award Number:GAP/2019/00314。
文摘Phase change materials(PCMs)are promising thermal energy storage materials due to their high specific latent heat.Conventional PCMs typically exploit the solid–liquid(s–l)transition.However,leakage and leaching are common issues for solid–liquid PCMs,which have to be addressed before usage in practical applications.In contrast,solid–solid(s–s)PCMs would naturally overcome these issues due to their inherent form stability and homogeneity.In this study,we report a new type of s–s PCM based on chemically linked polyethylene glycol(PEG,the PCM portion)with polylactic acid(PLA,the support portion)in the form of a block co‐polymer.Solid‐solid latent heat of up to 56 J/g could be achieved,with melting points of between 44°C and 55°C.For comparison,PEG was physically mixed into a PLA matrix to form a PEG:PLA composite.However,the composite material saw leakage of up to 9%upon heating,with a corresponding loss in thermal storage capacity.In contrast,the mPEG/PLA block co‐polymers were found to be completely homogeneous and thermally stable even when heated above its phase transition temperature,with no observable leakage,demonstrating the superiority of chemical linking strategies in ensuring form stability.
基金Supported by National Innovative Training Program for College Students(201610443020)
文摘[Objectives]To prepare donepezil hydrochloride microspheres and evaluate their quality.[Methods]The donepezil hydrochloride microspheres were prepared by emulsification-solvent evaporation method.The morphology was observed by scanning electron microscopy and the particle size distribution was determined by Laser Diffraction Method.The encapsulation efficiency,drug loading capacity,and in vitro release were determined by HPLC.[Results]The prepared donepezil hydrochloride microspheres were spherical with the average particle diameter of 15.927 μm.The drug loading capacity was 35.62%.The encapsulation efficiency was 90.32%.The drug release in vitro lasted for14 d.The release curve accorded with the first-order kinetic equation.[Conclusions]The prepared donepezil hydrochloride microspheres performed good sustained release effect in vitro,and it was expected to be used for research on Parkinson's disease.
文摘Microspheres containing an antimetabolite drug 5-Fluorouracil were prepared from (poly(lactic) acide)(PLA) or poly(lactic acid)-polyethylene glycol(PLA-PEG) as the carrier by using a water-in-oil-in-water emulsion solvent evaporation technique. The conditions of the microspheres preparation such as polymer concentration in organic solvent, relative molecular weight of PLA-PEG and PLA/PEG mass ratio were discussed. The surface morphology and the size of the microspheres were observed by SEM. The drug content of microspheres was examined by TGA and the drug release in vitro was evaluated. According to the results, the drug content increased with the nano-silica used. The highest drug content in this study was 39.9%. The drug-release kinetics satisfied the requirements of controlled drug-release.
