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A novel CT contrast agent for intestinal-targeted imaging through rectal administration

  • Jingyao Zhu , Hao Weng , Shichen Xie , Jiejun Cheng EMAIL logo und Jun Zhu EMAIL logo
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Abstract

In this study, a novel CT contrast agent used by rectal administration is developed for targeting intestinal imaging. Iopamidol, an iodinated contrast agent, is loaded in chitosan (CS) nanospheres modified by Anti-5-HT3R (AH) antibody. The obtained AH-CS-I nanospheres (AH-CS-I Ns) would combine to 5-HT3 receptors highly expressed on the gastrointestinal mucosal, enhancing the intestinal-targeting ability of the contrast agent. The AH-CS-I Ns were administered by the rectal route for intestinal CT imaging, and FITC-labeled AH-CS-I Ns were prepared for investigating the in vivo distribution of the contrast agent. As a result, obvious contrast enhancement could still be observed at 6 h post administration because of the poorly absorption of enteral AH-CS-I Ns. Unlike the intravascularly administered agents, AH-CS-I Ns would not accumulate in the kidney and induce adverse reactions. Therefore, this technology has potential applications in the examination of intestinal diseases and could reduce the side effect of commercial iopamidol.

Keywords: chitosan nanospheres; Anti-5-HT3R; CT imaging; iopamidol; intestinal-targeted

1 Introduction

Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the fourth most common cancer in men and the third most common cancer in women worldwide (1,2,3,4). Due to its high incidence and mortality, developing diagnosis technology for detecting CRC is crucial (5,6,7,8). In addition to colonoscopy, X-ray-based computed tomography (CT) is a convenient technique for CRC diagnosis.

Contrast agents (CAs) are chemicals that are injected (or taken) into tissues or organs to enhance the performance of the CT-scan modality. At present, the most widely used CAs are iodinated contrast agents (ICAs). Among them, iopamidol is a type of nonionic and monomeric ICA with higher water solubility and lower osmolality when compared with high-osmolar ICAs. In clinical practices, intravenous administration is usually utilized to deliver iopamidol CAs; they would be quickly diluted in the circulating blood and distributed throughout extracellular fluid after the injection (9). Although the existing iopamidol CAs provide excellent CT imaging, they still could not be considered as targeted or molecularly specific CAs because the in vivo distribution of these CAs is non-specific for a particular disease. In addition, the elimination of iopamidol CAs is primarily renal, which may induce adverse reactions to the kidneys and increase the risk of contrast-induced nephropathy (CIN) (10). Hence, intravenous administration is not suitable to deliver CA for patients with abnormal renal function. Moreover, oral or rectal administration of iopamidol CAs would not result in the retention in the intestinal mucosa because these agents are not organ-specific, they cannot bind to aim tissue or protein effectively.

Recently, the design and use of nanomaterials for addressing medical issues continue to receive increasing interest; nanoscale particles can demonstrate new properties that can be exploited to design contrast agents for anatomical and functional imaging. Chitosan is a natural cationic polysaccharide with nontoxicity and high biocompatibility, which can easily be modified due to the presence of abundant reactive amino and hydroxyl groups on its molecular chain. Hence, this polysaccharide has many applications in drug or contrast agent delivery (11,12,13,14). Zhang et al. (15) prepared gadolinium-loaded chitosan nanoparticles (Gd-CSNPs) for magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). The obtained Gd-CS NPs exhibited high T1 relaxivity with no obvious cytotoxicity. HyoSook et al. (16) prepared an MRI contrast agent by coating superparamagnetic iron oxide (USPIO) with chitosan, the chitosan-coated USPIO shows no agglomeration and cytotoxicity, which is suitable for in vivo MRI imaging. Moreover, CS has certain antibacterial activity since it can act on the electronegative substances of microorganisms like proteins and cell membranes, which causes permeability changes and leakage of intracellular components; thus, the biological activity of microorganisms was destroyed (17,18,19,20).

Hydroxy tryptamine (5-HT) is a sort of neurotransmitter that regulates intestinal motility and secretion (21,22). About 95% of 5-HT exists in the gastrointestinal tract, of which about 90% is synthesized and released by enterochromaffin cells (EC), and the remaining 10% exists in various nerve clusters in the intestinal tract. 5-HT3R (5-HT3 receptor) is one of the receptor subtypes of 5-HT which belongs to the ligand-gated ion channel family (23,24,25). In the intestinal tract, 5-HT3R is widely expressed in the mucosal cell layer, the submucosa, and the nerve cells on the intermuscular plexus; hence, the 5-HT3R is an ideal target for intestinal imaging (26,27,28,29). For example, Cheng et al. prepared a novel magnetic contrast agent based on 5-HT3R for gastrointestinal mucosa-targeted imaging through oral administration (30).

In the present experiment, we report a novel CT contrast agent based on chitosan, iopamidol, and 5-HT3R antibody. The preparation of iopamidol-loaded chitosan nanospheres and the CT imaging of intestinal mucosa were studied. The in vivo experiments showed that the CT contrast agent has good contrast capacity and would not cause kidney accumulation after rectal administration, indicating that the contrast agent may have potential applications in intestinal imaging in the future.

2 Materials and methods

2.1 Materials

Chitosan (M.W <5,000) were purchased from Shanghai Ryon Biological Technology CO., Ltd. Glutaraldehyde solution (GA, 25%), ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA), and ethanol were purchased from Sinopharm Chemical Reagent Co., Ltd. Serotonin receptor 3 antibody (Anti-5-HT3R) and fluorescein isothiocyanate (FITC) were purchased from Shanghai Fusheng Industrial Co., Ltd. 1-(3-Dimethylaminopropyl)-3-ethylcarbodiimide hydrochloride (EDC), ethylenediamine, and N-hydroxy succinimide (NHS) were purchased from Shanghai Aladdin Bio-Chem Technology Co., LTD. Iopamidol 370 (Iopamiro) was obtained from Renji Hospital affiliated with Shanghai Jiaotong University. The CCK Kit was purchased from Beijing Fanbo Science & Technology Co., Ltd and was analytically pure. Fetal bovine serum (FBS), cyan-streptomycin, and culture medium (DMEM) were obtained from Grand Island Biological Company. Mouse colon cancer CT26 cell line was obtained from Shanghai Institute of Cell Biology. Female BALB/c mice (27 ± 2 g, 7 weeks old) were purchased from the Shanghai SLAC Laboratory Animal Co., Ltd, and all animal experiments were conducted in accordance with the guidelines approved by the Animal Protection and Use Committee of Shanghai Jiao Tong University. Water used in all the experiments was purified using a Milli-Q plus 185-water purification system (Millipore, Bedford, MA).

2.2 Preparation of chitosan nanospheres (CS Ns)

Chitosan nanospheres were prepared by the nonsolvent-aided counterion complexation method according to a previous report (31). About 50 mg of chitosan and 17 mg of EDTA were dissolved in 10 mL of deionized water. Then, ethanol was dropwise added under moderate stir until the clear solution became milky. The resulting CS Ns were obtained by being cross-linked by 30 μL of GA solution (25%) for 4 h at room temperature and purified by dialyzing against distilled water to remove the EDTA and ethanol.

2.3 Preparation of Anti-5-HT3R antibody-modified chitosan nanospheres (AH-CS Ns)

Anti-5-HT3R (AH) antibody was modified on the surface of CS Ns using EDC/NHS chemistry. Briefly, 100 μL Anti-5-HT3R was dissolved in 10 mL deionized water, and then, 12 mg EDC and 8 mg NHS were added to activate the carboxyl group of the antibody at room temperature. About 8 mg of CS Ns were mixed with the above solution under moderate stir for 4 h at room temperature. The resulting solution was washed three times by deionized water to remove uncoupled antibodies, which produces Anti-5-HT3R-modified chitosan nanospheres (AH-CS Ns).

2.4 Preparation of iopamidol-loaded chitosan nanospheres (AH-CS-I Ns)

Iopamidol-loaded chitosan nanospheres were prepared as follows: the obtained AH-CS Ns were added to an appropriate amount of iopamidol injection (370 mg I⋅mL−1) and stirred for 4 h. The resulting Anti-5-HT3R-modified iopamidol nanospheres (AH-CS-I Ns) were obtained by being centrifuged at 7,000 rpm for 15 min and resuspended in distilled water. Specially, FITC-labeled AH-CS-I Ns were prepared by the addition of a certain amount of FITC power into an AH-CS-I Ns solution for fluorescent imaging.

All supernatants were collected and the amount of free iopamidol was determined by UV spectrum according to the standard curve. The iopamidol loading content and encapsulation efficiency were calculated as:

(1) Iopamidol loading content (%) = M iopamidol in nanospheres M nanospheres

(2) Encapsulation efficiency ( % ) = M total iopamidol − M Iopamidol in supernatant M total Iopamidol

2.5 Characterization

The morphology of the obtained products was observed using a field-emission scanning electron microscope (FESEM, Hitachi, S-4800). Transmission electron microscopy (TEM) images were recorded on a JEOL-2100F instrument using an accelerating voltage of 200 kV. The size distribution and zeta potential of the sample in PBS (pH = 7.4) were measured by dynamic light scattering (DLS), which was performed on a Malvern Zetasizer Nano ZS. FTIR spectra of the samples were recorded on a Nicolet iS50 FTIR.

2.6 Cell culture

CT26.WT mouse colon cancer cells were used to evaluate cell cytotoxicity of the CS and CS-I Ns. The RPMI 1640 solution and medium supplement with 10% FBS, 100 IU·mL−1 penicillin, and 100 μg·mL−1 streptomycin were utilized as the cell culture medium. Cells were cultivated at 37°C in a 5% CO2 atmosphere.

2.7 Cell cytotoxicity

The cytotoxicity of CS and CS-I Ns was evaluated by a CCK-8 assay. CT26 cells were seeded into a 96-well plate (5 × 103 cells/well) and incubated at 37°C with 5% CO2 for 24 h. Then, 100 μL of CS or CS-I Ns was put into culture medium for 24 h at a concentration of 25, 50, 100, and 200 (μg·mL−1), respectively. The culture medium without samples was put in the wells for control groups. Next, 10 μL of CCK-8 solution was added to each well, and the cells were further incubated for 4 h at 37°C. The absorption was recorded at 450 nm using a microplate reader (Bio-Rad, iMark/xMark, USA). The results are expressed as an average over five nominally identical measurements.

2.8 CT and fluorescence imaging

AH-CS-I Ns were delivered by rectal administration. Especially, 400 μL, 200 μg·mL−1 of FITC-labeled AH-CS-I Ns or AH-CS-I Ns was slowly injected into the anus of the mice with an enema tube. After 10 min, the mice were anesthetized by intravenous injection 100 μL of Zoletil 50, and then, in vivo CT imaging was performed by the Simens CT SOMATOM Perspective imaging system. Similarly, in vivo fluorescence imaging was performed by IVIS Lumina LT Series III animal fluorescence imaging system. All mice fasted the day before imaging.

2.9 Statistical analysis

Results are expressed as the mean ± standard deviation (SD). Statistical analysis was performed using a student’s t-test. Differences were considered significant at a P-value of <0.05.

3 Results and discussion

CS Ns were prepared by nonsolvent-aided counterion complexation method, after which Anti-5-HT3R modified CS Ns (AH-CS Ns) were prepared through EDC/NHS coupling chemistry. Furthermore, iopamidol was absorbed into the AH-CS Ns for the synthesis of iopamidol-loaded AH-CS Ns (AH-CS-I Ns). During the reactions, some conditions were optimized to obtain sphere-like nanostructure with narrow size distributions. Finally, the CT contrast agent AH-CS-I Ns was applied for intestinal-targeted imaging by being inserted into the anus of the mice through the enema tube for rectal administration. The whole procedure is schematically illustrated in Figure 1.

Figure 1 Schematic illustration of the formation of AH-CS-I Ns preparation and its application in intestinal-targeted CT imaging.
Figure 1

Schematic illustration of the formation of AH-CS-I Ns preparation and its application in intestinal-targeted CT imaging.

The morphology, size distribution, zeta potential, UV, and FTIR spectra of the obtained samples were characterized. The SEM and TEM images of CS and CS-I Ns are shown in Figure 2. It can be seen that uniform CS Ns in sphere-shape were obtained on a large scale with an average size of about 100 nm, and these nanospheres all have smooth surface and clear boundary (Figure 2a). The morphology of CS-I Ns has not changed much compared to CS Ns (Figure 2b), suggesting that iopamidol was successfully encapsulated into the chitosan shells. TEM image of CS Ns further indicates that the CS Ns with core in dark and shell in bright are uniform nanospheres with a mean diameter of about 100 nm (Figure 2c), which implies that there is a hydrated layer on the surface of CS Ns. Figure 2d shows that the surface of nanospheres was coated with a layer of polymer after loading Ioapamidol, indicating that some Ioapamidol molecules may absorbed on the surface of the chitosan carriers during the drug-loading process, resulting in the increase of diameter.

Figure 2 The morphology of the obtained nanospheres: (a) SEM image of CS Ns, (b) SEM image of CS-I Ns, (c) TEM image of CS Ns, and (d) TEM image of CS-I Ns.
Figure 2

The morphology of the obtained nanospheres: (a) SEM image of CS Ns, (b) SEM image of CS-I Ns, (c) TEM image of CS Ns, and (d) TEM image of CS-I Ns.

The size distribution of the samples was measured by DLS; the average hydrodynamic sizes of the CS, CS-I, and AH-CS-I Ns were 180, 245, and 251 nm, respectively (Figure 3a). The results reveal that the iopamidol-loading process leads to the increase of particle size, but the antibody modification has little influence on the size of CS-I Ns. Additionally, the polydispersity index (DPI) of CS, CS-I, and AH-CS-I Ns was 0.044, 0.036, and 0.154, respectively, indicating the narrow size distribution and excellent water dispersity of the samples. It is worth noting that the average hydrodynamic size of CS and CS-I Ns was larger than their dimension shown in SEM or TEM images because the chitosan molecules are prone to bond with H2O molecules, resulting in the size increase which is accordant with the TEM result. Furthermore, zeta potential of CS, CS-I, and AH-CS-I Ns was 6.9, 16.7, and 25.7 mV, respectively, which suggests that both the iopamidol-loading and antibody modification changed the surface charge density of nanospheres which made AH-CS-I Ns dispersed in PBS (pH = 7.4) more steadily (Figure 3b). Iopamidol loading content and encapsulation efficiency of CS-I Ns were measured by UV spectrophotometry, the iopamidol-loading content for CS-I Ns is determined to be 15%, and encapsulation efficiency is determined to be 54%. Figure 3c is FTIR spectra of the samples. In spectra of CS, the wide peak at the range of 3,200–3,600 cm−1 was related to OH and NH groups, the peak at 2,900 cm−1 was related to stretching vibration of C–H. After addition of glutaraldehyde to form CS Ns, a new peak at 1,615 cm−1 was observed, which was related to the formation of amide group because of the Schiff base reaction of glutaraldehyde and amine groups of CS.

Figure 3 Characterization of obtained nanospheres. Size distribution (a) and zeta potential (b) of CS Ns, CS-I Ns, and AH-CS-I Ns. (c) FTIR spectra of CS and CS Ns.
Figure 3

Characterization of obtained nanospheres. Size distribution (a) and zeta potential (b) of CS Ns, CS-I Ns, and AH-CS-I Ns. (c) FTIR spectra of CS and CS Ns.

The EDC/NHS coupling chemistry was used to conjunct the 5-HT3R antibody to the surface of CS Ns; the mechanism of this method is shown in Figure 4. First, the carboxyl groups in the antibody are exposed to EDC/NHS, and reactive NHS esters are formed, when a primary amine group on the surface of CS Ns comes in contact with the ester, a covalent bond is formed. These results suggest that AH-CS-I Ns with a positive potential value and stabile structure were prepared, and the positive charge of chitosan molecules and Anti-5-HT3R antibody modification strongly contribute to its intestinal-targeted properties for use in intestinal imaging.

Figure 4 The mechanism of antibody-conjugation on the surface of CS Ns.
Figure 4

The mechanism of antibody-conjugation on the surface of CS Ns.

To examine the feasibility of the obtained CS and CS-I Ns for use in biomedical applications, their cytotoxicity was investigated. As shown in Figure 5, the cell viability was measured by the CCK-8 assay. The cell viabilities of all the groups decreased slightly with increasing concentrations of CS and CS-I Ns but were still higher than 90% when the dose of CS-I Ns arrived at 200 μg·mL−1. The results proved that the iopamidol-loaded chitosan nanospheres had no obvious cytotoxicity and were suitable for potential CT imaging applications.

Figure 5 The in vitro cytotoxicity of CS and CS-I Ns.
Figure 5

The in vitro cytotoxicity of CS and CS-I Ns.

To investigate the in vivo bio-distribution of AH-CS-I Ns after the drug administration, FITC-labeled AH-CS-I Ns were prepared as a Fluorescence probe and delivered to the intestinal tract of the mice. The mice were scanned by IVIS Lumina LT Series III animal fluorescence imaging system at 90 min post the rectal administration, and fluorescent signal was tested under the excitation at 465–490 nm and recorded at 500–550 nm. Compared to the control group, a red and channel-like region was found at the bottom-left of the abdomen (Figure 6), suggesting that FITC-labeled AH-CS-I Ns mainly accumulated in the colon region at 90 min post injection.

Figure 6 Fluorescent images of mice at 90 min post rectal administration with FITC-labeled AH-CS-I Ns (a) and PBS (b).
Figure 6

Fluorescent images of mice at 90 min post rectal administration with FITC-labeled AH-CS-I Ns (a) and PBS (b).

Furthermore, the mouse was sacrificed, and ex vivo fluorescence images were obtained for the major organs such as heart, liver, spleen, lung, kidneys, and intestine at 6 h post rectal administration (Figure 7). It can be seen that a strong fluorescence signal was recorded in the intestine and also some weak signals were founded in the liver and lung of the mouse, suggesting that the uptake of AH-CS-I Ns by gut is limited and most nanospheres could be accumulated in the intestine, but still a little nanospheres could be absorbed into the circulating blood and sent to the liver. However, there is no evidence that the AH-CS-I Ns would be eliminated by kidneys.

Figure 7 Ex vivo fluorescence images of major organs dissected from mice at 6 h post rectal administration.
Figure 7

Ex vivo fluorescence images of major organs dissected from mice at 6 h post rectal administration.

To evaluate the contrast capacity of the AH-CS-I Ns, the contrast agents were delivered by rectal administration. In addition, the mice without rectal administration of AH-CS-I Ns were set as a control group. Based on the result of Figure 5, the bottom-left of the mice is selected as an interesting region. Figure 8 shows CT images of mice at different time points after rectal administration of AH-CS-I Ns. For the control group, CT images could only display limited areas or organs clearly, which have a greater difference in density from adjacent tissues, such as bone areas, but it is hard to observe the detail of soft tissues, such as heart, lung, liver, intestinal tract, and other organs. However, after rectal administration of CT contrast agent AH-CS-I Ns, the brightness of the target region is increased at high degrees when compared with the control group. As shown in Figure 8, after using the CT contrast agent, the brightness of the target regions of the mice increased significantly, and the detailed intestinal cavity can be identified easily with time elapsing. The results may relate to the contrast agents modified by the Anti-5-HT3R antibody, which binds to the 5-HT3 receptor expressed on the surface of the intestinal mucosa (31). Besides, the intestinal mucosa is often negatively charged; so, the positively charged chitosan carriers could easily be absorbed. Thus, with the metabolism of CT contrast agent inside the intestinal tract, the intestinal tract can be imaged more clearly, which leads to the visible structure of the intestinal cavity. Additionally, the above results show that the CT contrast agent AH-CS-I Ns were still effective at 6 h post the rectal administration, because the absorption of diagnostic enteral iodinated contrast agents is limited. Unlike administered contrast agents intravascularly, the AH-CS-I Ns would not be eliminated by kidneys; instead, it would be accumulated in the intestinal tract for a long time due to the antibody on the surface of agents and the excretion of the agent is through the fecal route.

Figure 8 In vivo CT images of mice treated with AH-CS-I Ns at different times points.
Figure 8

In vivo CT images of mice treated with AH-CS-I Ns at different times points.

It is worth noting that delivering contrast by enteral administration has few known adverse reactions. Therefore, the CT contrast agent is helpful for the analysis and diagnosis of intestinal diseases.

4 Conclusion

In summary, Anti-5-HT3R modified CS Ns were prepared through EDC/NHS coupling chemistry, and then, iopamidol was loaded into the AH-CS Ns for the synthesis of the CT contrast agent AH-CS-I Ns. The morphology, size distribution, zeta potential, UV-Vis, and FTIR spectra of the samples were characterized; the results show that AH-CS-I Ns have uniform morphology with 100 nm in dimension. Anti-5-HT3R modification can strongly contribute to their intestinal-targeted properties. Furthermore, cell cytotoxicity assays showed that the cell viability was still higher than 90% when the dose of CS-I Ns reached 200 μg·mL−1, which means that AH-CS-I Ns have no obvious effect on cellular viability. Additionally, FITC-labeled AH-CS-I Ns were also prepared for fluorescence imaging system to investigate its in vivo distribution through rectal administration. Finally, CT contrast capacity of AH-CS-I Ns was evaluated, in which an obvious contrast enhancement was observed compared with control group. Thus, the obtained CT contrast agent could actively target to the intestinal mucosa and has certain potential application for intestinal imaging in the future.

These authors contributed equally to this work.

  1. Funding information: The work was supported by research grants from the National Key Research and Development Plan (2016YFA0221200), National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant No. 81701749), and Shanghai Key Laboratory of Molecular Imaging (18DZ2260400).

  2. Author contributions: Jingyao Zhu: writing – original draft, formal analysis, conceptualization; Hao Weng: writing – original draft, formal analysis, project administration; Shichen Xie: software, data curation, visualization; Jiejun Cheng: writing – review and editing, validation; Jun Zhu: funding acquisition, resources, supervision.

  3. Conflict of interest: Authors state no conflict of interest.

  4. Ethical approval: All animal experiments were conducted in accordance with the guidelines approved by the Animal Protection and Use Committee of Shanghai Jiao Tong University.

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Received: 2021-02-03
Revised: 2021-07-30
Accepted: 2021-09-07
Published Online: 2021-10-05

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  6. Fabrication and characterization of poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyhexanoate) modified with nano-montmorillonite biocomposite
  7. Fabrication of N-halamine polyurethane films with excellent antibacterial properties
  8. Formulation and optimization of gastroretentive bilayer tablets of calcium carbonate using D-optimal mixture design
  9. Sustainable nanocomposite films based on SiO2 and biodegradable poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyhexanoate) (PHBH) for food packaging
  10. Evaluation of physicochemical properties of film-based alginate for food packing applications
  11. Electrically conductive and light-weight branched polylactic acid-based carbon nanotube foams
  12. Structuring of hydroxy-terminated polydimethylsiloxane filled by fumed silica
  13. Surface functionalization of nanostructured Cu/Ag-deposited polypropylene fiber by magnetron sputtering
  14. Influence of composite structure design on the ablation performance of ethylene propylene diene monomer composites
  15. MOFs/PVA hybrid membranes with enhanced mechanical and ion-conductive properties
  16. Improvement of the electromechanical properties of thermoplastic polyurethane composite by ionic liquid modified multiwall carbon nanotubes
  17. Natural rubber latex/MXene foam with robust and multifunctional properties
  18. Rheological properties of two high polymers suspended in an abrasive slurry jet
  19. Two-step polyaniline loading in polyelectrolyte complex membranes for improved pseudo-capacitor electrodes
  20. Preparation and application of carbon and hollow TiO2 microspheres by microwave heating at a low temperature
  21. Properties of a bovine collagen type I membrane for guided bone regeneration applications
  22. Fabrication and characterization of thermoresponsive composite carriers: PNIPAAm-grafted glass spheres
  23. Effect of talc and diatomite on compatible, morphological, and mechanical behavior of PLA/PBAT blends
  24. Multifunctional graphene nanofiller in flame retarded polybutadiene/chloroprene/carbon black composites
  25. Strain-dependent wicking behavior of cotton/lycra elastic woven fabric for sportswear
  26. Enhanced dielectric properties and breakdown strength of polymer/carbon nanotube composites by coating an SrTiO3 layer
  27. Analysis of effect of modification of silica and carbon black co-filled rubber composite on mechanical properties
  28. Polytriazole resins toughened by an azide-terminated polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxane (OADTP)
  29. Phosphine oxide for reducing flammability of ethylene-vinyl-acetate copolymer
  30. Study on preparation and properties of bentonite-modified epoxy sheet molding compound
  31. Polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxane (POSS)-modified phenolic resin: Synthesis and anti-oxidation properties
  32. Study on structure and properties of natural indigo spun-dyed viscose fiber
  33. Biodegradable thermoplastic copolyester elastomers: Methyl branched PBAmT
  34. Investigations of polyethylene of raised temperature resistance service performance using autoclave test under sour medium conditions
  35. Investigation of corrosion and thermal behavior of PU–PDMS-coated AISI 316L
  36. Modification of sodium bicarbonate and its effect on foaming behavior of polypropylene
  37. Effect of coupling agents on the olive pomace-filled polypropylene composite
  38. High strength and conductive hydrogel with fully interpenetrated structure from alginate and acrylamide
  39. Removal of methylene blue in water by electrospun PAN/β-CD nanofibre membrane
  40. Theoretical and experimental studies on the fabrication of cylindrical-electrode-assisted solution blowing spinning nanofibers
  41. Influence of l-quebrachitol on the properties of centrifuged natural rubber
  42. Ultrasonic-modified montmorillonite uniting ethylene glycol diglycidyl ether to reinforce protein-based composite films
  43. Experimental study on the dissolution of supercritical CO2 in PS under different agitators
  44. Experimental research on the performance of the thermal-reflective coatings with liquid silicone rubber for pavement applications
  45. Study on controlling nicotine release from snus by the SIPN membranes
  46. Catalase biosensor based on the PAni/cMWCNT support for peroxide sensing
  47. Synthesis and characterization of different soybean oil-based polyols with fatty alcohol and aromatic alcohol
  48. Molecularly imprinted electrospun fiber membrane for colorimetric detection of hexanoic acid
  49. Poly(propylene carbonate) networks with excellent properties: Terpolymerization of carbon dioxide, propylene oxide, and 4,4ʹ-(hexafluoroisopropylidene) diphthalic anhydride
  50. Polypropylene/graphene nanoplatelets nanocomposites with high conductivity via solid-state shear mixing
  51. Mechanical properties of fiber-reinforced asphalt concrete: Finite element simulation and experimental study
  52. Applying design of experiments (DoE) on the properties of buccal film for nicotine delivery
  53. Preparation and characterizations of antibacterial–antioxidant film from soy protein isolate incorporated with mangosteen peel extract
  54. Preparation and adsorption properties of Ni(ii) ion-imprinted polymers based on synthesized novel functional monomer
  55. Rare-earth doped radioluminescent hydrogel as a potential phantom material for 3D gel dosimeter
  56. Effects of cryogenic treatment and interface modifications of basalt fibre on the mechanical properties of hybrid fibre-reinforced composites
  57. Stable super-hydrophobic and comfort PDMS-coated polyester fabric
  58. Impact of a nanomixture of carbon black and clay on the mechanical properties of a series of irradiated natural rubber/butyl rubber blend
  59. Preparation and characterization of a novel composite membrane of natural silk fiber/nano-hydroxyapatite/chitosan for guided bone tissue regeneration
  60. Study on the thermal properties and insulation resistance of epoxy resin modified by hexagonal boron nitride
  61. A new method for plugging the dominant seepage channel after polymer flooding and its mechanism: Fracturing–seepage–plugging
  62. Analysis of the rheological property and crystallization behavior of polylactic acid (Ingeo™ Biopolymer 4032D) at different process temperatures
  63. Hybrid green organic/inorganic filler polypropylene composites: Morphological study and mechanical performance investigations
  64. In situ polymerization of PEDOT:PSS films based on EMI-TFSI and the analysis of electrochromic performance
  65. Effect of laser irradiation on morphology and dielectric properties of quartz fiber reinforced epoxy resin composite
  66. The optimization of Carreau model and rheological behavior of alumina/linear low-density polyethylene composites with different alumina content and diameter
  67. Properties of polyurethane foam with fourth-generation blowing agent
  68. Hydrophobicity and corrosion resistance of waterborne fluorinated acrylate/silica nanocomposite coatings
  69. Investigation on in situ silica dispersed in natural rubber latex matrix combined with spray sputtering technology
  70. The degradable time evaluation of degradable polymer film in agriculture based on polyethylene film experiments
  71. Improving mechanical and water vapor barrier properties of the parylene C film by UV-curable polyurethane acrylate coating
  72. Thermal conductivity of silicone elastomer with a porous alumina continuum
  73. Copolymerization of CO2, propylene oxide, and itaconic anhydride with double metal cyanide complex catalyst to form crosslinked polypropylene carbonate
  74. Combining good dispersion with tailored charge trapping in nanodielectrics by hybrid functionalization of silica
  75. Thermosensitive hydrogel for in situ-controlled methotrexate delivery
  76. Analysis of the aging mechanism and life evaluation of elastomers in simulated proton exchange membrane fuel cell environments
  77. The crystallization and mechanical properties of poly(4-methyl-1-pentene) hard elastic film with different melt draw ratios
  78. Review Articles
  79. Aromatic polyamide nonporous membranes for gas separation application
  80. Optical elements from 3D printed polymers
  81. Evidence for bicomponent fibers: A review
  82. Mapping the scientific research on the ionizing radiation impacts on polymers (1975–2019)
  83. Recent advances in compatibility and toughness of poly(lactic acid)/poly(butylene succinate) blends
  84. Topical Issue: (Micro)plastics pollution - Knowns and unknows (Guest Editor: João Pinto da Costa)
  85. Simple pyrolysis of polystyrene into valuable chemicals
  86. Topical Issue: Recent advances of chitosan- and cellulose-based materials: From production to application (Guest Editor: Marc Delgado-Aguilar)
  87. In situ photo-crosslinking hydrogel with rapid healing, antibacterial, and hemostatic activities
  88. A novel CT contrast agent for intestinal-targeted imaging through rectal administration
  89. Properties and applications of cellulose regenerated from cellulose/imidazolium-based ionic liquid/co-solvent solutions: A short review
  90. Towards the use of acrylic acid graft-copolymerized plant biofiber in sustainable fortified composites: Manufacturing and characterization
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  1. Research Articles
  2. Research on the mechanism of gel accelerator on gel transition of PAN solution by rheology and dynamic light scattering
  3. Gel point determination of gellan biopolymer gel from DC electrical conductivity
  4. Composite of polylactic acid and microcellulose from kombucha membranes
  5. Synthesis of highly branched water-soluble polyester and its surface sizing agent strengthening mechanism
  6. Fabrication and characterization of poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyhexanoate) modified with nano-montmorillonite biocomposite
  7. Fabrication of N-halamine polyurethane films with excellent antibacterial properties
  8. Formulation and optimization of gastroretentive bilayer tablets of calcium carbonate using D-optimal mixture design
  9. Sustainable nanocomposite films based on SiO2 and biodegradable poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyhexanoate) (PHBH) for food packaging
  10. Evaluation of physicochemical properties of film-based alginate for food packing applications
  11. Electrically conductive and light-weight branched polylactic acid-based carbon nanotube foams
  12. Structuring of hydroxy-terminated polydimethylsiloxane filled by fumed silica
  13. Surface functionalization of nanostructured Cu/Ag-deposited polypropylene fiber by magnetron sputtering
  14. Influence of composite structure design on the ablation performance of ethylene propylene diene monomer composites
  15. MOFs/PVA hybrid membranes with enhanced mechanical and ion-conductive properties
  16. Improvement of the electromechanical properties of thermoplastic polyurethane composite by ionic liquid modified multiwall carbon nanotubes
  17. Natural rubber latex/MXene foam with robust and multifunctional properties
  18. Rheological properties of two high polymers suspended in an abrasive slurry jet
  19. Two-step polyaniline loading in polyelectrolyte complex membranes for improved pseudo-capacitor electrodes
  20. Preparation and application of carbon and hollow TiO2 microspheres by microwave heating at a low temperature
  21. Properties of a bovine collagen type I membrane for guided bone regeneration applications
  22. Fabrication and characterization of thermoresponsive composite carriers: PNIPAAm-grafted glass spheres
  23. Effect of talc and diatomite on compatible, morphological, and mechanical behavior of PLA/PBAT blends
  24. Multifunctional graphene nanofiller in flame retarded polybutadiene/chloroprene/carbon black composites
  25. Strain-dependent wicking behavior of cotton/lycra elastic woven fabric for sportswear
  26. Enhanced dielectric properties and breakdown strength of polymer/carbon nanotube composites by coating an SrTiO3 layer
  27. Analysis of effect of modification of silica and carbon black co-filled rubber composite on mechanical properties
  28. Polytriazole resins toughened by an azide-terminated polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxane (OADTP)
  29. Phosphine oxide for reducing flammability of ethylene-vinyl-acetate copolymer
  30. Study on preparation and properties of bentonite-modified epoxy sheet molding compound
  31. Polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxane (POSS)-modified phenolic resin: Synthesis and anti-oxidation properties
  32. Study on structure and properties of natural indigo spun-dyed viscose fiber
  33. Biodegradable thermoplastic copolyester elastomers: Methyl branched PBAmT
  34. Investigations of polyethylene of raised temperature resistance service performance using autoclave test under sour medium conditions
  35. Investigation of corrosion and thermal behavior of PU–PDMS-coated AISI 316L
  36. Modification of sodium bicarbonate and its effect on foaming behavior of polypropylene
  37. Effect of coupling agents on the olive pomace-filled polypropylene composite
  38. High strength and conductive hydrogel with fully interpenetrated structure from alginate and acrylamide
  39. Removal of methylene blue in water by electrospun PAN/β-CD nanofibre membrane
  40. Theoretical and experimental studies on the fabrication of cylindrical-electrode-assisted solution blowing spinning nanofibers
  41. Influence of l-quebrachitol on the properties of centrifuged natural rubber
  42. Ultrasonic-modified montmorillonite uniting ethylene glycol diglycidyl ether to reinforce protein-based composite films
  43. Experimental study on the dissolution of supercritical CO2 in PS under different agitators
  44. Experimental research on the performance of the thermal-reflective coatings with liquid silicone rubber for pavement applications
  45. Study on controlling nicotine release from snus by the SIPN membranes
  46. Catalase biosensor based on the PAni/cMWCNT support for peroxide sensing
  47. Synthesis and characterization of different soybean oil-based polyols with fatty alcohol and aromatic alcohol
  48. Molecularly imprinted electrospun fiber membrane for colorimetric detection of hexanoic acid
  49. Poly(propylene carbonate) networks with excellent properties: Terpolymerization of carbon dioxide, propylene oxide, and 4,4ʹ-(hexafluoroisopropylidene) diphthalic anhydride
  50. Polypropylene/graphene nanoplatelets nanocomposites with high conductivity via solid-state shear mixing
  51. Mechanical properties of fiber-reinforced asphalt concrete: Finite element simulation and experimental study
  52. Applying design of experiments (DoE) on the properties of buccal film for nicotine delivery
  53. Preparation and characterizations of antibacterial–antioxidant film from soy protein isolate incorporated with mangosteen peel extract
  54. Preparation and adsorption properties of Ni(ii) ion-imprinted polymers based on synthesized novel functional monomer
  55. Rare-earth doped radioluminescent hydrogel as a potential phantom material for 3D gel dosimeter
  56. Effects of cryogenic treatment and interface modifications of basalt fibre on the mechanical properties of hybrid fibre-reinforced composites
  57. Stable super-hydrophobic and comfort PDMS-coated polyester fabric
  58. Impact of a nanomixture of carbon black and clay on the mechanical properties of a series of irradiated natural rubber/butyl rubber blend
  59. Preparation and characterization of a novel composite membrane of natural silk fiber/nano-hydroxyapatite/chitosan for guided bone tissue regeneration
  60. Study on the thermal properties and insulation resistance of epoxy resin modified by hexagonal boron nitride
  61. A new method for plugging the dominant seepage channel after polymer flooding and its mechanism: Fracturing–seepage–plugging
  62. Analysis of the rheological property and crystallization behavior of polylactic acid (Ingeo™ Biopolymer 4032D) at different process temperatures
  63. Hybrid green organic/inorganic filler polypropylene composites: Morphological study and mechanical performance investigations
  64. In situ polymerization of PEDOT:PSS films based on EMI-TFSI and the analysis of electrochromic performance
  65. Effect of laser irradiation on morphology and dielectric properties of quartz fiber reinforced epoxy resin composite
  66. The optimization of Carreau model and rheological behavior of alumina/linear low-density polyethylene composites with different alumina content and diameter
  67. Properties of polyurethane foam with fourth-generation blowing agent
  68. Hydrophobicity and corrosion resistance of waterborne fluorinated acrylate/silica nanocomposite coatings
  69. Investigation on in situ silica dispersed in natural rubber latex matrix combined with spray sputtering technology
  70. The degradable time evaluation of degradable polymer film in agriculture based on polyethylene film experiments
  71. Improving mechanical and water vapor barrier properties of the parylene C film by UV-curable polyurethane acrylate coating
  72. Thermal conductivity of silicone elastomer with a porous alumina continuum
  73. Copolymerization of CO2, propylene oxide, and itaconic anhydride with double metal cyanide complex catalyst to form crosslinked polypropylene carbonate
  74. Combining good dispersion with tailored charge trapping in nanodielectrics by hybrid functionalization of silica
  75. Thermosensitive hydrogel for in situ-controlled methotrexate delivery
  76. Analysis of the aging mechanism and life evaluation of elastomers in simulated proton exchange membrane fuel cell environments
  77. The crystallization and mechanical properties of poly(4-methyl-1-pentene) hard elastic film with different melt draw ratios
  78. Review Articles
  79. Aromatic polyamide nonporous membranes for gas separation application
  80. Optical elements from 3D printed polymers
  81. Evidence for bicomponent fibers: A review
  82. Mapping the scientific research on the ionizing radiation impacts on polymers (1975–2019)
  83. Recent advances in compatibility and toughness of poly(lactic acid)/poly(butylene succinate) blends
  84. Topical Issue: (Micro)plastics pollution - Knowns and unknows (Guest Editor: João Pinto da Costa)
  85. Simple pyrolysis of polystyrene into valuable chemicals
  86. Topical Issue: Recent advances of chitosan- and cellulose-based materials: From production to application (Guest Editor: Marc Delgado-Aguilar)
  87. In situ photo-crosslinking hydrogel with rapid healing, antibacterial, and hemostatic activities
  88. A novel CT contrast agent for intestinal-targeted imaging through rectal administration
  89. Properties and applications of cellulose regenerated from cellulose/imidazolium-based ionic liquid/co-solvent solutions: A short review
  90. Towards the use of acrylic acid graft-copolymerized plant biofiber in sustainable fortified composites: Manufacturing and characterization
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