Synthesis and Characterization of Poly(Vinyl Alcohol)-Chitosan-Hydroxyapatite Scaffolds: A Promising Alternative for Bone Tissue Regeneration

Synthesis and Characterization of Poly(Vinyl Alcohol)-Chitosan-Hydroxyapatite Scaffolds: A Promising Alternative for Bone Tissue Regeneration

Scaffolds can be considered as one of the most promising treatments for bone tissue regeneration. Herein, blends of chitosan, poly(vinyl alcohol), and hydroxyapatite in different ratios were used to synthesize scaffolds via freeze-drying. Mechanical tests, FTIR, swelling and solubility degree, DSC,...

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Main Authors: Sergio Pineda-Castillo, Andrés Bernal-Ballén, Cristian Bernal-López, Hugo Segura-Puello, Diana Nieto-Mosquera, Andrea Villamil-Ballesteros, Diana Muñoz-Forero, Lukas Munster
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-09-01
Series:Molecules
Subjects:
scaffolds
chitosan
poly(vinyl alcohol)
cell proliferation
cell differentiation
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/23/10/2414

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