Special Issue "Medical Application of Nanofibers"

A special issue of Fibers (ISSN 2079-6439).

Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (31 January 2017).

Special Issue Editor

Prof. Dr. Martin J. D. Clift
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In Vitro Toxicology Group, Institute of Life Sciences 1, Swansea University Medical School (SUMS), Singleton Park Campus, Swansea SA2 8PP, Wales, UK
Interests: nanotoxicology; genotoxicology; immunology; inflammation; cancer; cell signalling; in vitro analysis; cellular entry mechanisms; protein-nanoparticle interactions; nanoparticle-cell interactions; nanofibres; nanoparticles
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Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

With the evolution of nanotechnology, there has been increased impetus focussed towards how materials at the nanoscale might both support and advance the needs within the human health care industry. In this regard, nanofibers, with their specific physico-chemical properties pose as a potential beneficial tool, particularly in theranostics. Nonetheless, currently, understanding as to how effective and efficient nanofibers might be as a clinical application is equivocal. The aim of this Special Issue therefore, is to gauge the current understanding as to the applicability of the use of nanofibers within a medical setting, and furthermore, what implications, both positively and negatively, their use in this manner may have towards human health.

Dr. Martin J. D. Clift
Guest Editor

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Keywords

  • Nanofibers
  • Nanomedicine
  • Theranostics
  • Bionanomaterials
  • Human Exposure
  • Nanotechnology
  • Nanoscience
  • Clinical Application
  • Human Health Effects
  • Personalized Medicine(s)

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The Design of Temperature-Responsive Nanofiber Meshes for Cell Storage Applications
Fibers 2017, 5(1), 13; https://doi.org/10.3390/fib5010013 - 21 Mar 2017
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Here we report on the fabrication and characterization of temperature-responsive electrospun nanofiber meshes using N-isopropylacrylamide homopolymer (PNIPAAm). The effect of molecular weight on fiber formation and their thermoresponsive shrinking/dissolution behaviors were investigated. The PNIPAAm fiber meshes showed much faster temperature-dependent shrinking or [...] Read more.
Here we report on the fabrication and characterization of temperature-responsive electrospun nanofiber meshes using N-isopropylacrylamide homopolymer (PNIPAAm). The effect of molecular weight on fiber formation and their thermoresponsive shrinking/dissolution behaviors were investigated. The PNIPAAm fiber meshes showed much faster temperature-dependent shrinking or dissolution than that of its corresponding film due to its unique fibrous structure. By utilizing these quick and dynamic shrinking/dissolution properties, we successfully demonstrated the temperature-modulated “on-off” capture/release systems for macroscopic or mesoscopic-scale objects. Finally, we explored the potential application of PNIPAAm meshes for cell storage. Full article
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