Ultrastrong and Flexible Hybrid Hydrogels based on Solution Self-Assembly of Chitin Nanofibers in Gelatin Methacryloyl (GelMA).

ABSTRACT: We demonstrate ultrastrong and flexible hydrogels by self-assembling chitin nanofiber in the presence of gelatin methacryloyl. We tune the mechanical properties of the hydrogel with chitin nanofiber content and show proof-of-concept applications in engineering vascular tissue.

SUBMITTER: Hassanzadeh P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4950997 | biostudies-literature | 2016 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature