Molecular Design of Polymers for Biomedical Applications

Project Information

MEDIPOL

Grant agreement ID: 871650

DOI

10.3030/871650

Project closed

EC signature date 26 November 2019

Start date 1 January 2020

End date 31 December 2024

Funded under

• EXCELLENT SCIENCE - Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions

Total cost

€ 1 232 800,00

EU contribution

€ 1 232 800,00

Coordinated by

ASTON UNIVERSITY
United Kingdom

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Deliverables

Other (4)

12 cross-science lectures will be delivered by MEDIPOL experts at summer schools and workshops and seminars by ER's and ESR's

12 cross-science lectures will be delivered by MEDIPOL experts at summer schools and workshops.>30 departmental seminars will be delivered by visiting ER's and ESR's

Outreach activity plan
Web-based project management board with balanced and distributed workload
ESRs and ERs trained in undertaking multi-disciplinary, cross-sectoral and trans-national scientific research in the materials and biomedical fields, lab practices and industrial processes

ESRs and ERs trained in undertaking multi-disciplinary, cross-sectoral and trans-national scientific research in the materials and biomedical fields, as well as hands on laboratory practices/manipulations, and industrial processes, protocols and outlook.

Documents, reports (1)

Wound-healing biomarkers and develop assay methods for group workshop discussion established

Publications

Peer reviewed articles (26)

A single-step extraction and immobilization of soybean lipolytic enzymes by using a purpose-designed copolymer of styrene and maleic acid as a membrane lysis agent

Author(s): Chatmani Buachi, Kamonchanok Thananukul, Kitiphong Khongphinitbunjong, Robert Molloy, Patchara Punyamoonwongsa
Published in: Heliyon, Issue 10, 2024, Page(s) e31313, ISSN 2405-8440
Publisher: Heliycon Cell press
DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e31313

Biphasic nanofibrous scaffolds based on collagen and PLC for controlled release LL-37 in guided bone regeneration

Author(s): Jeeranan Prakobkarn; Anupong Makeudom; Thannaphat Jenvoraphot; Chayarop Supanchart; Suttichai Krisanaprakornkit; Winita Punyodom; Donraporn Daranarong
Published in: Journal of Applied Polymer Science, Issue 4, 2021, ISSN 1097-4628
Publisher: Wiley Online Library
DOI: 10.1002/app.51629

Effectiveness of physicochemical techniques on the activation of Ti6Al4V surface with improved biocompatibility and antibacterial properties

Author(s): Jon Andrade del Olmo; José María Alonso; Alejandro Ronco-Campaña; Virginia Sáez-Martínez; Raúl Pérez-González; Alice J. Rothnie; Brian J. Tighe; José Luis Vilas-Vilela; Leyre Pérez-Álvarez
Published in: Surface and Coatings Technology, 2022, ISSN 0257-8972
Publisher: Elsevier BV
DOI: 10.1016/j.surfcoat.2022.128821

Metal-free ring-opening polymerization for the synthesis of biocompatible star-shaped block copolymers with controllable architecture

Author(s): Wanwanut Chueasupcharoen, Puttinan Meepowpan, Kiattikhun Manokruang, Montira Sriyai, Chawan Manaspon, Brian J. Tighe, Matthew J. Derry, Paul D. Topham, Winita Punyodom
Published in: European Polymer Journal, Issue 220, 2024, Page(s) 113471, ISSN 0014-3057
Publisher: Pergamon Press Ltd.
DOI: 10.1016/j.eurpolymj.2024.113471

Synthesis and characterization of block copolymers of styrene-maleic acid with acrylamide and N,N-dimethylacrylamide

Author(s): Thidarat Khaojanta, Wichaya Kalaithong, Runglawan Somsunan, Patchara Punyamoonwongsa, Anisa Mahomed, Paul D. Topham, Brian J. Tighe, Robert Molloy
Published in: Polym Eng Sci., Issue 12, 2022, Page(s) 2031-2046, ISSN 1548-2634
Publisher: Wiley society of Plastic Engineers
DOI: 10.1002/pen.25986

Water-soluble macromers based on 2-acrylamido-2-methyl-1-propanesulfonic acid sodium salt (Na-AMPS) for rapid <i>in situ</i> hydrogel film formation

Author(s): Jinjutha Daengmankhong, Sukunya Ross, Thanyaporn Pinthong, Sararat Mahasaranon, Jarupa Viyoch, Brian J. Tighe, Matthew J. Derry, Paul D. Topham, Gareth Ross
Published in: Polymer Chemistry, Issue 15, 2024, Page(s) 1620-1634, ISSN 1759-9954
Publisher: Royal Society of Chemistry
DOI: 10.1039/d3py01416a

Alternating Current Electrospinning of Polycaprolactone/Chitosan Nanofibers for Wound Healing Applications

Author(s): Jon Andrade del Olmo, Petr Mikeš, Nikifor Asatiani, José María Alonso, Virginia Sáez Martínez, Raúl Pérez González
Published in: Polymers, Issue 16, 2025, Page(s) 1333, ISSN 2073-4360
Publisher: MDPI
DOI: 10.3390/polym16101333

Tetracycline-Loaded Electrospun Poly(<scp>l</scp>-lactide-<i>co</i>-ε-caprolactone) Membranes for One-Step Periodontal Treatment

Author(s): Thannaphat Jenvoraphot; Boontharika Thapsukhon; Donraporn Daranarong; Robert Molloy; Chayarop Supanchart; Suttichai Krisanaprakornkit; Paul D. Topham; Brian Tighe; Anisa Mahomed; Winita Punyodom
Published in: ACS Appl. Polym. Mater., Issue 5, 2022, Page(s) 2459-2469, ISSN 2637-6105
Publisher: American Chemcial Society
DOI: 10.1021/acsapm.1c01794

In Situ Compatibilized Blends of PLA/PCL/CAB Melt-Blown Films with High Elongation: Investigation of Miscibility, Morphology, Crystallinity and Modelling

Author(s): Nantaprapa Tuancharoensri, Gareth M. Ross, Arisa Kongprayoon, Sararat Mahasaranon, Supatra Pratumshat, Jarupa Viyoch, Narin Petrot, Wuttipong Ruanthong, Winita Punyodom, Paul D. Topham, Brian J. Tighe, Sukunya Ross
Published in: Polymers, Issue 15, 2024, Page(s) 303, ISSN 2073-4360
Publisher: MDPI
DOI: 10.3390/polym15020303

High-Throughput Transcriptomic Profiling Reveals the Inhibitory Effect of Hydroquinine on Virulence Factors in Pseudomonas aeruginosa

Author(s): Nontaporn Rattanachak, Sattaporn Weawsiangsang, Krai Daowtak, Yordhathai Thongsri, Sukunya Ross, Gareth Ross, Nungruthai Nilsri, Robert A. Baldock, Sutatip Pongcharoen, Touchkanin Jongjitvimol, Jirapas Jongjitwimol
Published in: Antibiotics, Issue 11, 2025, Page(s) 1436, ISSN 2079-6382
Publisher: MDPI
DOI: 10.3390/antibiotics11101436

Electrospun HPMC/PEO-blend orodispersible films: how slight batch differences affect the crucial mechanical properties. 

Author(s): Asatiani, N., Filipová, B., Pechočiaková, M. et al.
Published in: Cellulose , Issue 7, 2023, Page(s) 4527–4541, ISSN 0969-0239
Publisher: Blackie Academic & Professional
DOI: 10.1007/s10570-023-05137-4

Low cytotoxicity, antibacterial property, and curcumin delivery performance of toughness-enhanced electrospun composite membranes based on poly(lactic acid) and MAX phase (Ti3AlC2)

Author(s): Tharnthip Krasian, Winita Punyodom, Robert Molloy, Paul D. Topham, Brian J. Tighe, Anisa Mahomed, Tanpong Chaiwarit, Pattaraporn Panraksa, Pornchai Rachtanapun, Kittisak Jantanasakulwong, Patnarin Worajittiphon
Published in: International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, Issue 262, 2024, Page(s) 129967, ISSN 0141-8130
Publisher: Elsevier BV
DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.129967

Exploring the Potential of Roselle Calyx and Sappan Heartwood Extracts as Natural Colorants in Poly(butylene Succinate) for Biodegradable Packaging Films

Author(s): Wordpools Nansu, Sukunya Ross, Amonrut Waisarikit, Gareth M. Ross, Pensri Charoensit, Nungruthai Suphrom, Sararat Mahasaranon
Published in: Polymers, Issue 15, 2023, Page(s) 4193, ISSN 2073-4360
Publisher: MDPI
DOI: 10.3390/polym15204193

Encapsulation of propolis extracts in aqueous formulations by using nanovesicles of lipid and poly(styrene-alt-maleic acid)

Author(s): Chatmani Buachi, Charothar Thammachai, Brian J. Tighe, Paul D. Topham, Robert Molloy & Patchara Punyamoonwongsa 
Published in: Artificial Cells, Nanomedicine, and Biotechnology , Issue 3, 2023, Page(s) 192-204, ISSN 2169-141X
Publisher: Taylor Francis
DOI: 10.1080/21691401.2023.2198570

Use of Non‐isothermal DSC in Comparative Studies of Tin(II) Systems for the Ring‐Opening Polymerization of D‐lactide

Author(s): Phetsuk, Sawarot, Molloy, Robert, Topham, Paul D., Tighe, Brian J., Meepowpan, Puttinan, Limwanich, Wanich and Punyodom, Winita
Published in: Polym Int, 2023, ISSN 1097-0126
Publisher: Wiley Oline Library
DOI: 10.1002/pi.6517

3D-Printed PLA/PEO Blend as Biodegradable Substrate Coating with CoCl2 for Colorimetric Humidity Detection

Author(s): Nattanicha Chaiya, Donraporn Daranarong, Patnarin Worajittiphon, Runglawan Somsunan, Puttinan Meepowpan, Adisorn Tuantranont, Chanpen Karuwan, Nawasit Rakbamrung, Paul D. Topham, Brian J. Tighe, Anisa Mahomed and Winita Punyodom
Published in: Food Packaging and Shelf Life, Issue 4, 2022, Page(s) 1-10, ISSN 2214-2894
Publisher: Elsevier BV
DOI: 10.1016/j.fpsl.2022.100829

Triple-layered encapsulation of sensitive biomolecules into poly (ε-caprolactone) nanofibers using AC electrospraying

Author(s): Nikifor Asatiani, Petra Křtěnová, Pavel Šimon, Štěpán Kunc, Petr Mikeš
Published in: Journal of Biomaterials Science, Polymer Edition, Issue 36, 2025, Page(s) 296-314, ISSN 0920-5063
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
DOI: 10.1080/09205063.2024.2399387

Bromoform-assisted aqueous free radical polymerisation: a simple, inexpensive route for the preparation of block copolymers

Author(s): Helena J. Hutchins-Crawford; Padarat Ninjiaranai; Padarat Ninjiaranai; Matthew J. Derry; Robert Molloy; Brian J. Tighe; Paul D. Topham
Published in: Polym. Chem., Issue 7, 2021, Page(s) 4317-4325, ISSN 1759-9954
Publisher: Royal Society of Chemistry
DOI: 10.1039/d1py00672j

Bilayer Scaffolds of PLLA/PCL/CAB Ternary Blend Films and Curcumin-Incorporated PLGA Electrospun Nanofibers: The Effects of Polymer Compositions and Solvents on Morphology and Molecular Interactions

Author(s): Areeya Tuanchai, Phakanan Iamphring, Pattaraporn Suttaphakdee, Medta Boupan, Jaroslav Mikule, Juan Pablo Pérez Aguilera, Patnarin Worajittiphon, Yujia Liu, Gareth Michael Ross, Stepan Kunc, Petr Mikeš, Masafumi Unno, Sukunya Ross
Published in: Polymers, Issue 16, 2024, Page(s) 1679, ISSN 2073-4360
Publisher: MDPI
DOI: 10.3390/polym16121679

Preparation and Characterization of PLG Microparticles by theMultiple Emulsion Method for the Sustained Releaseof Proteins

Author(s): Yenying, A.; Tangamatakul, K.; Supanchart, C.; Jenvoraphot, T.; Manokruang, K.; Worajittiphon, P.; Punyodom, W.; Daranarong, D.
Published in: Micromachines, 2022, ISSN 2072-666x
Publisher: Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI)
DOI: 10.3390/mi13101761

Surface-Modified Polypyrrole-Coated PLCL and PLGA Nerve GuideConduits Fabricated by 3D Printing and Electrospinning

Author(s): Manasanan Namhongsa, Donraporn Daranarong, Montira Sriyai, Robert Molloy, Sukunya Ross, Gareth M. Ross, Adisorn Tuantranont, Jiraporn Tocharus, Sivanan Sivasinprasasn, Paul D. Topham, Brian Tighe, and Winita Punyodom
Published in: Biomolecules American Chemical Society, 2022, ISSN 2218-273X
Publisher: American Chemical Society
DOI: 10.1021/acs.biomac.2c00626

Synthesis and characterization of semi-IPN hydrogels composed of sodium 2-acrylamido-2-methylpropanesulfonate and poly(ε-caprolactone) diol for controlled drug delivery

Author(s): Amlika Rungrod; Apichaya Kapanya; Winita Punyodom; Robert Molloy; Anisa Mahomed; Runglawan Somsunan
Published in: European Polymer Journal, Issue 5, 2022, Page(s) 1873-1945, ISSN 0014-3057
Publisher: Pergamon Press Ltd.
DOI: 10.1016/j.eurpolymj.2021.110978

Plasma surface modification of two-component composite scaffolds consisting of 3D-printed and electrospun fiber components from biodegradable PLGA and PLCL

Author(s): Manasanan Namhongsa, Donraporn Daranarong, Robert Molloy, Sukunya Ross, Gareth M. Ross, Adisorn Tuantranont, Dheerawan Boonyawan, Jiraporn Tocharus, Sivanan Sivasinprasasn, Paul D. Topham, Brian J. Tighe, Winita Punyodom
Published in: European Polymer Journal, Issue 194, 2023, Page(s) 112135, ISSN 0014-3057
Publisher: Pergamon Press Ltd.
DOI: 10.1016/j.eurpolymj.2023.112135

Multifunctional core–shell electrospun nanofibrous fabrics of poly(vinyl alcohol)/silk sericin (core) and poly(lactide-co-glycolide) (shell)

Author(s): Nantaprapa Tuancharoensri, Gareth Ross,Winita Punyodom,Sararat Mahasaranon,Jirapas Jongjitwimol, Paul D Topham, Sukunya Ross
Published in: Polymer International, Issue 12, 2021, Page(s) 266-275, ISSN 0959-8103
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc.
DOI: 10.1002/pi.6319

Tailoring Hydrogel Sheet Properties through Co-Monomer Selection in AMPS Copolymer Macromers

Author(s): Jinjutha Daengmankhong, Thanyaporn Pinthong, Sudarat Promkrainit, Maytinee Yooyod, Sararat Mahasaranon, Winita Punyodom, Sukunya Ross, Jirapas Jongjitwimol, Brian J. Tighe, Matthew J. Derry, Paul D. Topham, Gareth M. Ross
Published in: Polymers, Issue 16, 2024, Page(s) 2522, ISSN 2073-4360
Publisher: MDPI
DOI: 10.3390/polym16172522

Bio-derived and biocompatible poly(lactic acid)/silk sericin nanogels and their incorporation within poly(lactide-<i>co</i>-glycolide) electrospun nanofibers

Author(s): Arisa Kongprayoon; Gareth Ross; Nanteetip Limpeanchob; Sararat Mahasaranon; Winita Punyodom; Paul D. Topham; Sukunya Ross
Published in: Polym. Chem, Issue 2, 2022, Page(s) 3343-3357, ISSN 1759-9954
Publisher: Royal Society of Chemistry
DOI: 10.1039/d2py00330a