Electrospinning of PEGylated polyamidoamine dendrimer fibers

Authors

Donald C. Aduba, Virginia Commonwealth University
Jefferson W. Overlin, Virginia Commonwealth University
Chad D. Frierson, Virginia Commonwealth University
Gary L. Bowlin, University of MemphisFollow
Hu Yang, Virginia Commonwealth UniversityFollow

Abstract

Polyamidoamine (PAMAM) dendrimers have emerged as an important class of nanostructured materials and have found a broad range of applications. There is also an ongoing effort to synthesize higher-complexity structures using PAMAM dendrimers as enabling building blocks. Herein, we report for the first time the fabrication of electrospun nanocomposite fibers composed of dendrimer derivatives, namely PEGylated PAMAM dendrimers, blended with a small amount of high-molecular-weight polyethylene oxide (PEO). Morphological features and mechanical properties of the resulting dendrimer fiber mats were assessed.

Publication Title

Materials Science and Engineering C

Recommended Citation

Aduba, D., Overlin, J., Frierson, C., Bowlin, G., & Yang, H. (2015). Electrospinning of PEGylated polyamidoamine dendrimer fibers. Materials Science and Engineering C, 56, 189-194. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.msec.2015.06.025