Modification of 3D materials based on chitosan and collagen blends by sodium alginate. (21st November 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Sionkowska, A.; Kaczmarek, B.
• Is Part Of: Molecular crystals and liquid crystals. Volume 640(2016)
• Page Start: 39
• Page End: 45
• Publication Date: 2016-11-21
• Subjects: biomaterials -- collagen -- chitosan -- sodium alginate -- mechanical properties; Molecular crystals -- Periodicals; Liquid crystals -- Periodicals; Liquid crystals; Molecular crystals; Periodicals; 548
• DOI: 10.1080/15421406.2016.1255504
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1542-1406

Abstract

ABSTRACT: The aim of this work was to study the properties of chitosan/collagen blend modified by sodium alginate. 3D composites of chitosan/collagen blend were prepared by freeze drying technique. The results showed that sodium alginate modified the properties of the 3D composite of chitosan/collagen blends. The porosity decreased and the mechanical properties were improved. Mechanical parameters increased with an increasing amount of sodium alginate in chitosan/collagen composite. Materials after cross-linking by sodium alginate can be used in medical applications to produce implants or wound dressings.