Fibrous cellulose nanocomposite scaffolds prepared by partial dissolution for potential use as ligament or tendon substitutes

Article ID	Journal	Published Year	Pages	File Type
10604200	Carbohydrate Polymers	2012	8 Pages	PDF

Abstract

âº Processing and characterisation of cellulose nanofiber based composites. âº The mechanical performance and stability in moist conditions. âº Potential use as implantable scaffolds, like artificial ligaments or tendons. âº In vitro studies to evaluate biocompatibility. âº Prototype development for artificial ligaments and tendons.

Keywords

In vitro test Tendon Mechanical properties Cellulose Ligament Composite

Related Topics

Physical Sciences and Engineering Chemistry Organic Chemistry

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Fibrous cellulose nanocomposite scaffolds prepared by partial dissolution for potential use as ligament or tendon substitutes

Authors

Aji P. Mathew, Kristiina Oksman, Dorothée Pierron, Marie-Françoise Harmand,