Poly 4-vinylpyridine Research Articles

Selectivity and capacity of the core-shell demetalizers for removal of nickel and calcium ions from heavy oil through conventional electric desalination process

In this work, micron core–shell particles (P4VP@SiO2) are synthesized by chemically grafting poly(4-vinyl pyridine) (P4VP) onto the surface of SiO2 to explore their adsorption selectivity and capacity over nickel and calcium ions from heavy oil through conventional electric desalination process. FT-IR, TGA, elemental analysis (EA), SEM and TEM are employed to confirm the structure and grafting ratio of P4VP@SiO2. Then, the effects of various process conditions on nickel and calcium removal rates are investigated. It is found that, removal rates of nickel and calcium increase with increasing demetalizer concentration. Proper temperature and oil/water ratio favor two metals removal rates. Interestingly, both the experimental results and DFT calculations show that three demetalizers exhibit different adsorption selectivity and capacity for the two metals. The order of adsorption selectivity for nickel is PVP@SiO2 > PVIm@SiO2 > P4VP@SiO2(strong to weak). Moreover, the absorption capacity follows the sequence: P4VP@SiO2 > PVP@SiO2 > PVIm@SiO2, and the calcium absorption capacity of P4VP@SiO2 is much higher than the other two. The removal rates reach 68.2% for nickel and 62.2% for calcium by P4VP@SiO2, indicating that it possesses a great potential for removal of both nickel and calcium from heavy oil.

Application of supercritical fluid chromatography for separation and quantitation of 15 co-formulated binary anti-hypertensive medications using a single elution protocol.

A facile supercritical fluid chromatography method is proposed to analyse 15 co-formulated binary anti-hypertensive drug combinations using a customized elution procedure. The effect of mobile phase composition, column back pressure and temperature was suitably optimized for adequate retention, analyte response and resolution. The chromatographic separation of the different drug combinations was performed on a DCPak poly(4-vinylpyridine) column (250 × 4.6 mm, 5 μm) at 125-bar pressure and 40°C using a photodiode array detector. A linear gradient of CO2 and 0.1% formic acid in methanol provided the best elution conditions for all drug combinations. Baseline separation of the drugs was possible with resolution factor Rs ranging from 1.42 to 12.58. The method was validated for specificity, sensitivity, accuracy and precision, recovery and robustness. The limit of detection and limit of quantitation for aliskiren, amlodipine, atenolol, candesartan, hydrochlorothiazide, lisinopril, losartan, metoprolol, olmesartan, telmisartan and valsartan were in the range of 0.26-2.56 and 0.77-7.75 μg/mL, respectively. The thermodynamic study revealed that interactions of the drugs with the stationary phase were spontaneous as evident from the negative free energy values, and the separation process was enthalpy driven. The developed method was successfully employed to analyse these drugs in their co-formulated tablet formulations.

Switching from Biaryl Formation to Amidation with Convoluted Polymeric Nickel Catalysis

A stable, reusable, and insoluble poly(4-vinylpyridine) nickel catalyst (P4VP-NiCl2) was prepared through the molecular convolution of poly(4-vinylpyridine) (P4VP) and nickel chloride. We proposed ...

(Keynote) Solar CO2 Conversion into Liquid Fuels Via Thermodynamic and Kinetic Control

In this report, photoelectrochemical (PEC) system for the reduction of CO2 into liquid fuels of formaldehyde and acetaldehyde with minor hydrogen gas bubbling has been described in the aspect of thermodynamics and kinetics of the CO2 reduction reaction to have efficient method by lowering activation energy of CO2 reduction on the electron transfer reaction and to do reduction potential tuning of CO2 reduction reaction for the selective reduction products. Ca/Fe doped TiO2 photoanode oxidizes water and generates the large amount of O2, electrons and protons. On the other side, rGO(reduced graphene oxide)/PVP(poly(4-vinyl)pyridine)/Nafion multi-layers have been coated and fabricated on the surface of Cu foil cathode to reduce CO2 into acetaldehyde and formaldehyde compounds with different combined functions of each layer in the cathode. When solar light was irradiated on the surface of photoanode, electrons get excited to the conduction band of Ca/Fe doped TiO2 and transported to the cathode via external wire with low external bias potential. rGO on Cu foil has been used for the dual functions of reduction potential tuning and multi-electron shuttling process of CO2 reduction reaction. The multi-electron shuttling function was illuminated by larger number and longer life-time of excited electrons and generating electron cloud, which have been confirmed by time-resolved photoluminescence (TR-PL) decay curves and 2D time-resolved photoluminescence (TR-PL) mapping images of Cu/rGO electrode. This allows the sequential multi-electron transport process from Cu/rGOcathode to CO2, which was studied with time-resolved chronoamperometry and identification of the charge transfer complex formation with UV-vis spectrophotometer. The reduction potential tuning was controlled by the combined function of bias potential given by external wire and reduction degree of rGO to add proper amount of potential energy to transfer multi-electrons to CO2 in the thermodynamic aspect. Those combined functions are given to supply the tuned amount of energy into the open circuit potential of the system for photoanode of Ca/Fe doped TiO2 and Cu/rGO cathode to transport excited electrons to produce CO2 reduction product selectively. N-heterocyclic poly(4-vinyl)pyridine (PVP) helps to capture and do chemical activation of reactant CO2 molecule by complexation as [PVP-CO2*] complex via charge separation and lowering transition state energy level of the electron transfer for the formation of anion radical of carbon dioxide complex with PVP as [e- + PVP-CO2*]≠ complex via electron delocalization, which is basically possible due to high basicity of lone pair electrons of nitrogen atoms of N-heterocyclic PVP compounds. These functions result in the lowered activation energy for the CO2 reduction reaction to have faster kinetics. The decreased amount of activation energy was determined with Tafel plots by measuring the slopes of it and semicircles of the electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) Nyquist plots at different temperatures. Nafion film coated on the surface of cathode assists the faster transport of H+ ions to CO2 reduction reaction sites for the simultaneous one-pot reaction of proton coupled electron transfer reactions. It was checked with comparing the current density of the I-V curves of cathodes with and without Nafion layer coating of Cu foil cathode. Obtained results of CO2 reduction into liquid fuels via photoelectrochemical process show formaldehyde as major product with 25% current efficiency in Cu/rGO cathode and acetaldehyde as a major product with 35% current efficiency in Cu/rGO/PVP/Nafion as cathode during 4 h of photoelectrochemical reaction at 0.68 V vs RHE as an external bias potential.

Immobilization of Gold Nanoparticles on Poly(4-vinylpyridine)-Grafted Carbon Nanotubes as Heterogeneous Catalysts for Hydrogenation of 4-Nitrophenol

The organization of colloidal nanoparticles (NPs) on suitable supports is very significant for applications. In this work, a facile and robust method has been developed to directly attach gold NPs ...

Extraordinary conduction increase in model conjugated/insulating polymer system induced by surface located electric dipoles

The simple junction between the organic semiconductor and insulator possesses fascinating properties. The increase of the conductivity of conjugated material is one of the effects that is well documented in the literature. However, to-this-day there is no consistent explanation for this phenomenon. Herein, a lamellar system based on the regioregular poly(3-hexylthiophene) (R-P3HT), and the recently developed poly(4-vinylpyridine) (P4VP) cross-linked with d-block metal complexes is studied. Bilayer samples, mimicking organic Field Effect Transistors, are fabricated in a three-step procedure: (i) R-P3HT thin film casting, (ii) subsequent P4VP film casting on top of the R-P3HT, and (iii) cross-linking of the P4VP surface. The Cobalt and Zinc complexes exist only on the surface of the bilayer and do not penetrate the semiconductor. The conductivity of the system increases with each preparation step, to reach a value four orders higher as compared to the as-cast R-P3HT. Additional experiments show that the described effect is a consequence of the contact of R-P3HT and P4VP. Observed increase in the system's conductivity is attributed to the electric field induced in the semiconductor area by the pyridine dipole moments directed by surface-oriented metal complex. These findings open up new possibilities in tuning the performance of organic electronic devices.

A Flexible Polymer Nanofiber-Gold Nanoparticle Composite Film for Solar-Thermal Seawater Desalination.

Interfacial solar-thermal conversion has broad application prospects in solar driven steam generation, seawater desalination, sewage purification, and other fields. For a wide range of applications, high-efficiency interfacial solar-thermal conversion materials with the feature of being lightweight, flexible, and easy to scale up at the same time are significantly valued. Herein, a strategy for the preparation of solar-thermal poly (4-vinylpyridine) (P4VP) nanofiber-gold nanoparticle (Au NP) composite film (PGCF) is reported. Combining with the flexible and lightweight P4VP nanofibers, these absorbed Au NPs enable better solar-thermal conversion efficiency. Accordingly, the PGCF provides high-performance interfacial solar-driven steam generation, with 77% solar-heat conversion efficiency under the power density of 3.4kW m-2 , which shows stable output (3.4kg m-2 h-1 ) in the application of solar-driven seawater desalination. In addition, PGCF is light in weight, flexible, and suitable for scalable commercial production, enabling PGCF broad application prospects in the field of light-to-heat conversion.

Scaling Laws in the Diffusive Release of Neutral Cargo from Hollow Hydrogel Nanoparticles: Paclitaxel-Loaded Poly(4-vinylpyridine).

We study the nonequilibrium diffusive release of electroneutral molecular cargo encapsulated inside hollow hydrogel nanoparticles. We propose a theoretical model that includes osmotic, steric, and short-range polymer-cargo attractions to determine the effective cargo-hydrogel interaction, ueff*, and the effective diffusion coefficient of the cargo inside the polymer network, Deff*. Using dynamical density functional theory (DDFT), we investigate the scaling of the characteristic release time, τ1/2, with the key parameters involved in the process, namely, ueff*, Deff*, and the swelling ratio. This effort represents a full study of the problem, covering a broad range of cargo sizes and providing predictions for repulsive and attractive polymer shells. Our calculations show that the release time through repulsive polymer networks scales with q2eβueff*/Deff* for βueff* ≫ 1. In this case, the cargo molecules are excluded from the shell of the hydrogel. For attractive shells, the polymer retains the cargo molecules on its internal surface and its interior, and the release time grows exponentially with the attraction strength. The DDFT calculations are compared to an analytical model for the mean first passage time, which provides an excellent quantitative description of the kinetics for both repulsive and attractive shells without fitting parameters. Finally, we apply the method to reproduce experimental results on the release of paclitaxel from hollow poly(4-vinylpyridine) nanoparticles and find that the slow release of the drug can be explained in terms of the strong binding attraction between the drug and the polymer.

Facile synthesis of silver nanoparticles stabilized dual responsive silica nanohybrid: A highly active switchable catalyst for oxidation of alcohols in aqueous medium

The design of switchable hybrid systems to control the catalytic activity using stimuli-responsive polymers have a great significance in the precise manipulation of the oxidation reactions. Herein, we proposed a novel and facile approach for the synthesis of a dual-responsive silica nanohybrid catalyst by combining the temperature-responsive poly N-isopropylacrylamide (PNIPAM) and pH-responsive poly 4-vinylpyridine (P(4-VP)) with MCM-41 as integrated support via free radical polymerization. The prepared switchable material was decorated with silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) through the co-reduction approach. The X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) data confirmed the existence of AgNPs in the zero oxidation state while the dynamic light scattering (DLS) measurements revealed that the material exists in maximum swelling confirmation at low temperature (<32 °C) and pH (<4). This AgNPs-MCM-41-PNIPAM/P(4-VP) catalyst was used for the catalytic oxidation of alcohols to the corresponding aldehyde and ketones in water medium at room temperature by using periodic acid as the oxidant. Also, the catalyst could be used at least five times without losing its heterogeneity and catalytic activity.

Thermoreversible Polymer Gels in DMF Formed from Charge- and Crystallization-Induced Assembly.

Polymer organogels formed through dynamic interactions are interesting for various applications. The fabrication of polymer organogels in polar solvents through ionic interaction is rare, although such organogels in non-polar organic solvents have been well studied. Herein, polymer organogels in a polar solvent N,N-dimethyl formamide (DMF) were fabricated from a triblock copolymer, poly(4-vinyl pyridine)-block-poly(ethylene glycol)-block-poly(4-vinyl pyridine) (4VPm-EGn-4VPm), and a fluorinated surfactant, perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA), and their microphase separation and properties were studied. Ordered microphase separation and the crystalline structures were revealed by small-angle X-ray scattering (SAXS) and wide-angle X-ray scattering (WAXS), respectively. All the 4VPm-EGn-4VPm/PFOA organogels are sensitive to temperature, and the ratio of PFOA to pyridine groups reversibly. The polymer organogels are also responsive to triethylamine and triethylammonium acetate.

Efficient Removal of Cr(VI) Ions by a Novel Magnetic 4-Vinyl Pyridine Grafted Ni3Si2O5(OH)4 Multiwalled Nanotube.

The contamination of water systems by heavy metals greatly threatens human health and ecological safety. An efficient adsorbent is critical for the removal of these contaminants. In this work, magnetic Ni3Si2O5(OH)4 nanotubes (NTs) have been synthesized via in situ hydrothermal reduction and further functionalized by grafting poly(4-vinyl pyridine) (P4VP) brushes on its surface via atom transfer radical polymerization. Characterizations by Fourier transform infrared, X-ray diffraction, thermogravimetric analysis, transmission electron microscopy, and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy proved that P4VP was successfully grafted on the surface of magnetic Ni3Si2O5(OH)4 NTs. The resultant Ni3Si2O5(OH)4-g-P4VP NTs are efficient nanosorbents for removing Cr(VI) anions from water. The Cr(VI) adsorption capacity of Ni3Si2O5(OH)4-g-P4VP NTs reaches 1.49 mmol/g at a pH of 3. The pseudo-second-order kinetic model and the Freundlich isothermal model are suitable to describe the adsorption process. The analysis using Weber–Morris and Boyd models indicates that both intraparticle diffusion and external film diffusion affect the Cr(VI) adsorption process. The adsorption enthalpy is estimated to be 18.37 kJ/mol. More than 90% of the Cr(VI) adsorption capacity of the Ni3Si2O5(OH)4-g-P4VP NTs remains after eight adsorption and desorption cycles.

Effect of hydrogen-bond strength on photoresponsive properties of polymer-azobenzene complexes

Supramolecular complexation between photoresponsive azobenzene chromophores and a photopassive polymer host offers synthetic and design advantages compared with conventional covalent azo-containing polymers. In this context, it is important to understand the impact of the strength of the supramolecular interaction on the optical response. Herein, we study the effect of hydrogen-bonding strength between a photopassive polymer host [poly(4-vinylpyridine), or P4VP] and three azobenzene analogues capable of forming weaker (hydroxyl), stronger (carboxylic acid), or no H-bonding with P4VP. The hydroxyl-functionalized azo forms complete H-bonding complexation up to equimolar ratio with VP, whereas the COOH-functionalized azo reaches only up to 30% H-bond complexation due to competing acid dimerization that leads to partial phase separation and azo crystallization. We show that the stronger azo-polymer H-bonding nevertheless provides higher photoinduced orientation and better performance during optical surface patterning, in terms of grating depth and diffraction efficiency, when phase separation is either avoided altogether or is limited by using relatively low azo contents. These results demonstrate the importance of the H-bonding strength on the photoresponse of azopolymer complexes, as well as the need to consider the interplay between different intermolecular interactions that can affect complexation.

Arrays of Plasmonic Nanoparticles Assembled on Patterns of Polymer Brushes Fabricated by Soft Lithography

This work employed end-grafted poly ethylene glycol PEG and hydroxyl-terminated poly 2-vinylpyridine P2VP polymer chains for selective immobilization and patterning of plasmonic nanoparticles NPs . A soft lithographic method which called micromolding in capillaries MIMIC used in this study. The polymers are deposited the capillary flow by the channels which formed by an elastomeric mold and substrate. The localized coatings are referred as polymer brushes and show great promise in the assembly of NPs due to the tunable interaction between the polymer chains and particles. The results show that the width of patterns defined by the channels is smaller than 1.5 µm with a length of around 0.5 cm. Also, the heights of the patterns are ~3.5 nm for P2VP and ~10 nm for PEG. The fabricated structures exhibited high levels of plasmonic activity and surface enhanced Raman scattering due to the immobilized Au NPs. The patterning polymer brushes and plasmonic NPS over large areas by a low-cost process show great promise for a variety of applications that range from molecular sensors to biotechnology

Poly(4-vinylpyridine) and poly(vinyl acetate –co-4-vinylpyridine) grafted polyvinyl chloride membranes for removal of tetrahydrofuran from water by pervaporation

The organophilic character of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) membrane was significantly improved by graft copolymerization with i) different wt. % of 4-vinylpyridine (4VP) and ii) 4VP and vinyl acetate (VA) taken at different molar ratios. The graft copolymers were further filled with organo clay in situ during polymerization. Membranes prepared from these unfilled and organo clay filled polymers were characterized by FTIR, NMR, XRD, SEM, TEM, EDAX, DTA-TGA and mechanical properties. These membranes were used for sorption and pervaporation of 0.5–20 wt% of tetrahydrofuran (THF) from water. The effect of the synthesis and the process variables on sorption and pervaporation were studied with fitting of the experimental sorption and pervaporation data to the engaged species induced clustering (ENSIC) and resistance in series model, respectively. The experimental data showed close fitting to the models. The PVC membrane grafted with poly(4VP) and poly (4VP-co-VA), each containing 1.5 wt% organo clay showed a flux /THF selectivity of 0.215 kg/m2h/97 and 233 kg/m2h /105, respectively for 12.5 wt% THF in feed at 30 °C.

Hierarchical self-assembly of supramolecular polymer complexes mediated by various generations of bent-core mesogenic dendrimers hydrogen-bonded with triblock copolymer

A series of side-chain supramolecular polymer complexes containing proton acceptor triblock copolymer, i.e., poly(4-vinylpyridine)-block-polystyrene-block-poly(4-vinylpyridine) (VSV, i.e., P4VP-PS-P4VP), hydrogen-bonded (H-bonded) with two generations of proton donor bent-core mesogenic dendritic pendants (G1 and G2) were prepared and investigated. These two supramolecular polymer complexes (i.e., VSV/G1 and VSV/G2) were characterized by wide- and small-angle X-ray scattering (WAXS and SAXS), and the formation of a microphase separated smectic A (SmA) structure corresponding to a head-to-head layered arrangement was confirmed. The hierarchical structures within the morphologies of supramolecular polymer complexes were proved not only by the SAXS patterns but also by the transmission electron microscopy (TEM). The novel hierarchical lamellar domains of corresponding tetragonal and hexagonal arrangements in different generations of dendritic proton donors (G1 and G2) were self-assembled with triblock copolymer proton acceptor VSV to induce respective BCC (body-centered cubic) and FCC (face-centered cubic) structures in supramolecular polymer complexes VSV/G1 and VSV/G2. Therefore, the shear alignments of characteristic cylindrical column phase micro-domains were developed for the first time to control the unique hierarchical constructions of functionalized self-assembled bent-core structures by utilization of various generations of dendritic proton donors to be H-bonded with triblock copolymer proton acceptor.

Synthesis and mesomorphic properties of H-bonded side-chain liquid crystal polymers of two modifications of poly(4-vinylphenol) and poly(4-vinylpyridine)

Poly(4-vinylphenol) was modified to poly(4-(4-vinylphenoxy)butan-1-ol) and poly(4-(6-(4-vinylphenoxy)hexyloxy)benzoic acid). Methyl 4-((E)-2-pyridin-4-yl)vinyl)benzoate ligand was synthesized and hydrogen bonded with two modified polymers. Complexes of poly(4-vinylpyridine) with another series of ligands, 6-hydroxyhexyl 4-(E)-4-alkoxy)styry)benzoates, have also been prepared. The liquid crystalline properties of the blends have been investigated using differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) and polarizing optical microscopy (POM). Complexes of methyl 4-((E)-2-pyridin-4-yl)vinyl)benzoate with the two modified polymers show grainy texture of nematic phase, whereas the complexes of poly(4-vinylpyridine) with styrylbenzoate ligands exhibit smectic phases.

Phase transitions of liquid crystal confined in electrospun polymer nanofibres

Phase behaviour as well as phase transitions of $$4'$$ -pentyl-4-biphenylcarbonitrile (5CB) liquid crystal (LC) confined in an amorphous polymer matrix of electrospun nanofibres were investigated. The nanofibres were fabricated from simple monoaxial electrospinning using 5CB/polymer mixtures as well as coaxial electrospinning, where the polymer solution and neat 5CB constituted the shell- and core-forming fluids, respectively. The 5CB was found to be miscible with polystyrene (PS) and poly(4-vinyl pyridine) (P4VP). This was evident from the sharp drop in the glass transition temperature ( $$T_{\mathrm{g}}$$ ) of PS and P4VP in their mixtures with 5CB. Hence, the phase transitions of 5CB were completely suppressed in its mixture with PS and P4VP in electrospun nanofibres as ascertained from DSC and polarized optical microscopy measurements. However, the electrospun nanofibres composed of poly(vinyl pyrrolidone) (PVP) and 5CB showed phase-separated morphology. The phase-separated morphology was unambiguously characterized using SEM and TEM measurements. Furthermore, the phase separation resulted in 5CB exhibiting its liquid crystalline characteristics. However, the radial constraint of the nanofibres led to the formation of small-sized 5CB domains with limited spatial connectivity, which resulted in deviation from the known phase-transition characteristics of 5CB. It was also observed that the inherent orientation of the nanofibres favours the nematic to crystalline transition in the blend nanofibres. The present study gives new insight and understanding about phase behaviour of LC in electrospun polymer fibre and has technological relevance for the design of LC-based flexible fibrous components with tunable optical, thermal and dielectric properties.

When a pH-triggered nanopatterned shape transition drives the wettability of a hierarchically self-organized film: A bio-inspired effect of “sea Anemone”

HypothesisHierarchically structured surfaces including sensitive materials presents the advantage to exalt wettability variation due to the combination of micro structure effect directed by Cassie Baxter and/or Wenzel behaviour which is tuned by the surface energy variation of sensitive polymer films. ExperimentsHerein is reported the synthesis and the hierarchical structuration of a pH sensitive diblock copolymer P(S-stat-MMA)-b-P4VP with a pH-sensitive Poly 4-vinylpyridine P4VP block. Applying the Breath Figure method casting (minute time scale process), this diblock copolymer allows to obtain a micro porous honeycomb film while a wall nano-structuration due to self-assembly of diblock copolymer is observed. FindingsThe pH-triggered wettability is studied and correlated with the morphology evolution of P4VP nano-domains investigated by AFM in a liquid cell. Indeed, a nano-dots to nano-rings/donuts transition is highlighted when decreasing the pH below the pKa of the P4VP. This nano “sea Anemone” shape transition induces the macroscopic changes of the wettability of a hierarchically self-organized honeycomb film, explained by the protonation of P4VP chains inducing electrostatic repulsion and then hydrophilic surface.

Improved photoemission and stability of 2D organic-inorganic lead iodide perovskite films by polymer passivation

2D organic-inorganic lead iodide perovskites hold great promise for functional optoelectronic devices. However, their performances have been seriously limited by poor long-term stability in ambient environment. Here, we perform a systematic study for the stability improvement of a typical 2D organic-inorganic lead iodide perovskite (PEA)2PbI4. The degradation of the (PEA)2PbI4 films can be attributed to the interaction with the humidity in environment, which leads to decomposition of the perovskite components. Then, we demonstrate that polymer passivation provides an effective approach for improving the crystal quality and stability of the (PEA)2PbI4 films. Correspondingly, the photoemission of the polymer-passivated (PEA)2PbI4 films has been enhanced due to the decreased trap states. More importantly, a hydrophobic polymer (Poly(4-Vinylpyridine), PVP) will protect the (PEA)2PbI4 films from humidity in ambient environment, which can greatly improve the physical and chemical stability of the 2D perovskite films. As a result, the PVP-passivated (PEA)2PbI4 films can produce a bright emission even after long-term (>15 d) exposure to ambient environment (25 °C, 80% RH) and continuous UV illumination. This work provides a convenient and effective approach for improving the long-term stability of 2D organic-inorganic lead iodide perovskites, which shows great promise for fabricating large-area and versatile optoelectronic devices.

Centella Asiatica Extract Containing Bilayered Electrospun Wound Dressing

Innovative and bioactive wound dressings prepared by electrospinning mimicking the native structure of the extracellular matrix (ECM) have gained significant interest as an alternative to conventional wound care applications. In this study, bilayered wound dressing material was produced by sequential electrospinning of quaternized poly(4-vinyl pyridine) (upper layer) on the Centella Asiatica (CA) extract containing electrospun poly(D, L-lactide-co-glycolide) (PLGA)/poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxy valerate) (PHBV) blend membrane (lower layer). Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) was utilized to show a uniform and bead-free fiber structure of electrospun membranes. The average diameter of CA extract containing electrospun PLGA/PHBV blend membrane was calculated 0.471±0.11 µm, whereas the average fiber diameter of electrospun poly(Q-VP) membranes was in the range of 0.460±0.057 µm. Chemical, thermal, mechanical properties, and adsorption capacity of electrospun membranes, as well as the cumulative release of CA from the electrospun PLGA/PHBV membrane, were investigated. Viability, adhesion, and attachment of human fibroblast cells on the electrospun membranes on pre-set days were evaluated by the colorimetric CellTiter 96® Aqueous One Solution Cell Proliferation Assay (MTS assay) and SEM. Results revealed that CA loaded bilayered electrospun wound dressing showed promoted attachment and proliferation of fibroblasts. Hence, it can be concluded that CA extract containing bilayered electrospun wound dressing prepared in this study has a promising potential for wound healing applications.