Chitosan nanocomposites based on distinct inorganic fillers for biomedical applications

Chitosan (CHI), a biocompatible and biodegradable polysaccharide with the ability to provide a non-protein matrix for tissue growth, is considered to be an ideal material in the biomedical field. However, the lack of good mechanical properties limits its applications. In order to overcome this drawb...

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Main Authors: Duarte Moura, João F. Mano, Maria C. Paiva, Natália M. Alves
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2016-01-01
Series:Science and Technology of Advanced Materials
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Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/14686996.2016.1229104