Alginate-Collagen Fibril Composite Hydrogel.

ABSTRACT: We report on the synthesis and the mechanical characterization of an alginate-collagen fibril composite hydrogel. Native type I collagen fibrils were used to synthesize the fibrous composite hydrogel. We characterized the mechanical properties of the fabricated fibrous hydrogel using tensile testing; rheometry and atomic force microscope (AFM)-based nanoindentation experiments. The results show that addition of type I collagen fibrils improves the rheological and indentation properties of the hydrogel.

SUBMITTER: Baniasadi M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5455273 | biostudies-literature | 2015 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature