In electrospun scaffolds, coaxial electrospinning is gaining increased attention due to its potential for biocomponent encapsulation and controlled delivery. However, the encapsulation of biocomponents, such as liposomes, remains challenging because of their low stability in commonly used electrospinning solvents. This study, therefore, aims to develop a novel coaxial electrospinning formulation for crafting a liposome-encapsulated, rapid-release coaxial fiber. Liposomes demonstrated desirable stability in fish gelatin/phosphate-buffered saline (PBS) solutions, which remain liquid at room temperature and exhibit exceptional spinnability at concentrations exceeding 80 w/v% due to the reduction in surface tension. Fluorescent labelling examinations confirmed the successful encapsulation of liposomes within coaxial fibers electrospun from a 160 w/v% gelatin/PBS core and a 20 w/v% PCL/chloroform/N,N-dimethylformamide (DMF) shell. The gelatin/PBS core solution formed solid ends at the tips of the core-shell fiber post-spinning, while maintaining a liquid state within the shell, thereby enabling the encapsulation of liposomes within the PCL coaxial fiber. Upon exposure to medium, the solid ends dissolve, enabling the rapid release of liposomes. The successful development of this liposome-loaded electrospun coaxial fiber, using fish gelatin, highlights its potential for creating advanced liposome delivery systems.

Centre for Medical Image Computing Department of Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering University College London London WC1V 6LJ UK

College of Textiles and Clothing Qingdao University Qingdao 266071 China

Division of Surgery and Interventional Science University College London Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital Stanmore HA7 4LP UK

UCL School of Pharmacy University College London 29 39 Brunswick Square London WC1N 1AX UK

University Centre for Energy Efficient Buildings Czech Technical University Prague Trinecka 1024 273 43 Bustehrad Czech Republic

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