Nanocellulose-Based Inks-Effect of Alginate Content on the Water Absorption of 3D Printed Constructs.

ABSTRACT: 2,2,6,6-tetramethylpyperidine-1-oxyl (TEMPO) oxidized cellulose nanofibrils (CNF) were used as ink for three-dimensional (3D) printing of porous structures with potential as wound dressings. Alginate (10, 20, 30 and 40 wt%) was incorporated into the formulation to facilitate the ionic cross-linking with calcium chloride (CaCl₂). The effect of two different concentrations of CaCl₂ (50 and 100 mM) was studied. The 3D printed hydrogels were freeze-dried to produce aerogels which were tested for water absorption. Scanning Electronic Microscopy (SEM) pictures demonstrated that the higher the concentration of the cross-linker the higher the definition of the printed tracks. CNF-based aerogels showed a remarkable water absorption capability. Although the incorporation of alg

SUBMITTER: Espinosa E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6784144 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature