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Area of Science:

  • Materials Science
  • Polymer Chemistry
  • Nanotechnology

Background:

  • Alginate microfibers are versatile materials.
  • Asymmetric encapsulation presents unique challenges and opportunities.
  • Controlled release systems are crucial for advanced applications.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce a new class of smart alginate microfibers with asymmetric oil encapsulates.
  • To demonstrate the tunable morphology and asymmetry of these fibers.
  • To explore their potential for triggered cargo release.

Main Methods:

  • Fabrication of alginate fibers via co-axial injection into calcium chloride solution.
  • Asymmetric loading of oil encapsulates using eccentrically aligned inner capillaries.
  • Tuning fiber asymmetry by controlling oil encapsulate size, location, and frequency.
  • Investigating dehydration-induced release and on-demand stabilization of encapsulates.

Main Results:

  • Successfully produced asymmetric alginate microfibers with tunable morphology.
  • Demonstrated dehydration-sensitive triggered release of oil encapsulates below a critical hydration level.
  • Showcased the ability to switch off triggered release by stabilizing the oil encapsulates.
  • Confirmed the capability for parallel carrying and releasing of multiple cargos.
  • Found that fibers with equal-sized spheres exhibited higher asymmetry and tensile strength.

Conclusions:

  • The developed asymmetric alginate microfibers offer a novel platform for controlled material delivery.
  • Their tunable nature and triggered release mechanisms open new avenues for smart material applications.
  • These fibers demonstrate significant potential in areas where conventional symmetric fibers are inadequate.