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Poly(vinylidene fluoride) nanocomposites with silica nanoparticles (SiNPs) show enhanced properties for tissue engineering. The SiNPs improve surface wettability and mechanical strength without inducing cytotoxicity, making them suitable for biomedical applications.

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  • Biotechnology
  • Nanotechnology

Background:

  • Poly(vinylidene fluoride) (PVDF) is a biocompatible and piezoelectric polymer with potential in tissue engineering.
  • Silica nanoparticles (SiNPs) offer tunable properties for functionalizing polymer matrices.
  • Perylenediimide (PDI) is a fluorescent molecule used for encapsulation and drug delivery.

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  • To develop and characterize PVDF nanocomposites with varying SiNP sizes and PDI encapsulation.
  • To evaluate the impact of SiNPs on the structural, optical, thermal, and mechanical properties of PVDF.
  • To assess the cytotoxicity and cell proliferation of the developed nanocomposites for tissue engineering applications.

Main Methods:

  • Preparation of PVDF nanocomposites with SiNPs (17-300 nm) in porous and non-porous forms.
  • Characterization of structural, morphological, optical, thermal, and mechanical properties.
  • In vitro cytotoxicity and cell proliferation assays using murine myoblasts (C2C12).

Main Results:

  • SiNPs are negatively charged and stable at pH 5+, increasing PVDF contact angle.
  • The smallest SiNPs (17 nm) enhanced PVDF Young's modulus.
  • No significant cytotoxicity was observed in C2C12 cells after 72h exposure.
  • PVDF nanocomposites are suitable for tissue engineering, combining polymer biocompatibility with SiNP functionalization.

Conclusions:

  • PVDF/SiNP nanocomposites offer tunable properties for advanced applications.
  • The developed materials demonstrate excellent biocompatibility and mechanical enhancement.
  • These nanocomposites present a promising platform for functionalized tissue engineering scaffolds.