Development and Characterization of a Poly (Vinyl Alcohol)/Graphene Oxide Composite Hydrogel as An Artificial Cartilage Material

Development and Characterization of a Poly (Vinyl Alcohol)/Graphene Oxide Composite Hydrogel as An Artificial Cartilage Material

Poly (vinyl alcohol) hydrogel (PVA-H) is expected to be a suitable artificial articular cartilage material because of its high biocompatibility. However, it is difficult to affix to the surface of a living joint because it is bioinert and its mechanical strength needs to be improved. In this study,...

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Main Authors: Yibo Zhao, Wataru Terai, Yuko Hoshijima, Kazuma Gotoh, Koji Matsuura, Kazuaki Matsumura
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-11-01
Series:Applied Sciences
Subjects:
PVA
graphene oxide
composite hydrogel
biomaterial
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/8/11/2272

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