Scholarly record
POLYLACTIC ACID/ZINC OXIDE NANOSTRUCTURED FIBROUS MATERIAL BY NEEDLELESS ONE SOLVENT ELECTROSPINNING FOR PROTECTION AGAINST TICK-BORNE DISEASES
Abstract
Ticks (Ixodidae and Argasidae) pose significant health risks as vectors for infectious diseases, with their prevalence expanding across Europe and North America. Ticks employ sophisticated sensory mechanisms, notably utilizing Haller's organs, to locate and sense their hosts. These sensory structures detect various cues, including chemosensation, changes in atmospheric CO2 concentration, and radiant heat emitted by potential hosts. Once a host is detected, landing is facilitated by electrostatic attraction, accelerating the precise positioning of the tick for feeding. Reports indicate that ZnO nanoparticles exhibit acaricidal activity. The strong thermal and electrical conductivity of ZnO may effectively impede tick host-seeking mechanisms. This study focuses on fabricating ZnO-containing nanostructured polylactic acid (PLA) fiber material for tick repellency. In this research, acetone, chosen for its low toxicity and compatibility with natural acaricides, is utilized in a single-solvent system to produce nanofibers with long-lasting acaricidal properties. Successful electrospinning of acetone-based systems has been limited to needle electrospinning. Here, we present a method employing needleless electrospinning to fabricate ZnO nanoparticle-loaded PLA nanofibers by using pike-type electrode. The PLA-ZnO solutions were characterized by density, conductivity, viscosity, and other parameters, while the resulting fiber mats underwent analysis via FTIR, SEM, and evaluation of thermal conductivity. Optimization of spinning parameters including critical voltage, collector distance, and environmental factors such as temperature and humidity was conducted. Our study demonstrates the creation of PLA-ZnO fibers in a single solvent system through needleless electrospinning. Obtained membranes contain 1-3 wt% ZnO within an 8-10 wt% PLA matrix solution and exhibit heightened electrical conductivity. This advancement underscores the potential of ZnO in tick-repellent materials and strategies against tick-borne diseases.
Publication Impact Profile
- Captures
- Mendeley - Readers: 5
Publication details
References18
Carr, A. L., & Salgado, V. L. (2019). Ticks home in on body heat: A new understanding of Haller�s organ and repellent action. PloS One, 14(8), e0221659. DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0221659.
Gebremedhin, M. B., Xu, Z., Kuang, C., Shumuye, N. A., Cao, J., Zhou, Y., Zhang, H., & Zhou, J. (2023). Current knowledge on Chemosensory-Related candidate molecules potentially involved in tick olfaction via Haller�s organ. Insects, 14(3), 294. DOI: 10.3390/insects14030294.
England, S. J., Lihou, K., & Robert, D. (2023). Static electricity passively attracts ticks onto hosts. CB/Current Biology, 33(14), 3041-3047.e4. DOI: 10.1016/j.cub.2023.06.021.
Liang, L., Bai, S., Lin, K., Kwok, C. T., Chen, S., Zhu, Y., & Tso, C. Y. (2024b). Advancing Sustainable Development: Broad applications of passive radiative cooling. Sustainability, 16(6), 2346. DOI: 10.3390/su16062346.
Cai, L., Song, A. Y., Li, W., Hsu, P. C., Lin, D., Catrysse, P. B., Liu, Y., Peng, Y., Chen, J., Wang, H., Xu, J., Yang, A., Fan, S., & Cui, Y. (2018a). Spectrally selective nanocomposite textile for outdoor personal cooling. Advanced Materials, 30(35). DOI: 10.1002/adma.201802152.
Shirley, J. A., Florence, S. E., Sreeja, B. S., Padmalaya, G., & Radha, S. (2020). Zinc oxide nanostructure-based textile pressure sensor for wearable applications. Journal of Materials Science. Materials in Electronics, 31(19), 16519�16530. DOI: 10.1007/s10854-020-04206-9.
Norouzi, R., Ataei, A., Hejazy, M., & Shahbazi, P. (2019b). Acaricidal activity of zinc oxide nanoparticles against Hyalomma spp. in vitro. DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals). DOI: 10.22034/nmrj.2019.04.005.
Gandhi, P. R., Jayaseelan, C., Mary, R. R., Mathivanan, D., & Suseem, S. (2017b). Acaricidal, pediculicidal and larvicidal activity of synthesized ZnO nanoparticles using Momordica charantia leaf extract against blood feeding parasites. Experimental Parasitology, 181, 47�56. DOI: 10.1016/j.exppara.2017.07.007.
Kilani-Morakchi, S., Morakchi-Goudjil, H., & Sifi, K. (2021b). Azadirachtin-Based Insecticide: Overview, risk assessments, and future directions. Frontiers in Agronomy, 3. DOI: 10.3389/fagro.2021.676208.
Quadros, D. G., Johnson, T. L., Whitney, T. R., Oliver, J. D., & Chavez, A. S. O. (2020). Plant-Derived Natural Compounds for tick pest control in livestock and wildlife: pragmatism or utopia? Insects, 11(8), 490. DOI: 10.3390/insects11080490.
Wu, Y., Gao, X., Wu, J., Zhou, T., Nguyen, T. T., & Wang, Y. (2023b). Biodegradable polylactic Acid and its composites: characteristics, processing, and sustainable applications in sports. Polymers, 15(14), 3096. DOI: 10.3390/polym15143096.
Tobiszewski, M. (2016b). Metrics for green analytical chemistry. Analytical Methods, 8(15), 2993�2999. DOI: 10.1039/c6ay00478d.
Casasola, R., Thomas, N., Trybala, A., & Georgiadou, S. (2014). Electrospun poly lactic acid (PLA) fibres: Effect of different solvent systems on fibre morphology and diameter. Polymer, 55(18), 4728�4737. DOI: 10.1016/j.polymer.2014.06.032.
Salmi, C., Laouini, S. E., Meneceur, S., & Mohammed, H. A. (2024b). Biosynthesized MgO@SnO2 nanocomposite and their modification with polyvinylpyrrolidone. Efficiency for removal of heavy metals and contaminants from industrial petroleum wastewater. Clean Technologies and Environmental Policy. DOI: 10.1007/s10098-024-02766-6.
Heydari-Majd, M., Ghanbarzadeh, B., Shahidi-Noghabi, M., Abdolshahi, A., Dahmardeh, S., & Mohammadi, M. M. (2020). Poly(lactic acid)-based bionanocomposites: effects of ZnO nanoparticles and essential oils on physicochemical properties. Polymer Bulletin, 79(1), 97�119. DOI: 10.1007/s00289-020-03490-z.
Boutalbi, A., Mohammed, H. A., Meneceur, S., Eddine, L. S., Abdullah, J. a. A., Alharthi, F., & Hasan, G. G. (2023b). Photocatalytic dye degradation efficiency and reusability of potassium polyacrylate hydrogel loaded Ag@ZnO nanocomposite. Transition Metal Chemistry, 48(5), 353�363. DOI: 10.1007/s11243-023-00548-5.
Mohammed, H. A., Eddine, L. S., Souhaila, M., Hasan, G. G., Kir, I., & Abdullah, J. a. A. (2023). Green Synthesis of SnO2 Nanoparticles from Laurus nobilis L. Extract for Enhanced Gelatin-Based Films and CEF@SnO2 for Efficient Antibacterial Activity. Food and Bioprocess Technology, 17(5), 1364�1382. DOI: 10.1007/s11947-023-03209-8.
Chai, M. N., & Isa, M. I. N. (2013b). The oleic acid composition effect on the carboxymethyl cellulose based biopolymer electrolyte. Journal of Crystallization Process and Technology, 03(01), 1�4. DOI: 10.4236/jcpt.2013.31001.
View or Download full articleAccess options
SWS access login
Login as SWS Scientific CommitteeLogin as SWS Scientific PartnerLogin as SWS AuthorAuthors and approved SWS contributors will read and export their own linked papers after identity matching by SWS profile, email and SGEM GlobalID.
For librarian assistance: [email protected]
Purchase Instant Access
- Article can be downloaded after successful payment.
- Article may be used according to SWS library access terms.
- Article cannot be redistributed.