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Development of Porous Bionanomaterials Based on Polymers and Cyclodextrin with Possible Biomedical and Environmental Applications

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R. Lizbeth Quiroz Oregón
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Institute of Chemical and Biological Research, Michoacan University of Saint Nicholas of Hidalgo
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L. Mónica Bravo Anaya
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Institut des Sciences Chimiques de Rennes, Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique
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Josué D. Mota Morales
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Center of Applied Physics and Advance Technology, National Autonomus University of Mexico
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J. Betzabe González Campos
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Institute of Chemical and Biological Research, Michoacan University of Saint Nicholas of Hidalgo

The low bioavailability of widely used drugs, such as metformin (MFH), makes it necessary to administer constant doses to achieve the desired therapeutic effect, which leads to an increase in adverse effects and toxicity. In addition, their disposal also causes an environmental impact on both the ecosystem and organisms [1,2]. The development of materials based on biocompatible polymers is one of the most promising alternatives to reduce the dosage of active ingredients. Besides, these materials can function as adsorbents of micropollutants in the wastewater treatment [3]. In this research project, nanofibers and aerogels based on polyvinyl alcohol (PVA), gelatin (GLN) and β-cyclodextrin (β-CD) are obtained, as well as the functionalization of chitosan (CS) with β-CD for the development of porous materials with biomedical and environmental applications.

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