Electrospinning Nanocomposite Nanofibers of Hydroxyapatite/Chitosan |
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| Journal | Advanced Materials Research (Volumes 47 - 50) |
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| Volume | Multi-functional Materials and Structures |
| Edited by | Alan K.T. Lau, J. Lu, Vijay K. Varadan, F.K. Chang, J.P. Tu and P.M. Lam |
| Pages | 1363-1366 |
| DOI | 10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMR.47-50.1363 |
| Citation | Y.Z. Zhang et al., 2008, Advanced Materials Research, 47-50, 1363 |
| Online since | June, 2008 |
| Authors | Y.Z. Zhang, B. Su, Chwee Teck Lim |
| Keywords | Bone Tissue Engineering, Chitosan (CS), Electrospinning, Hydroxyapatite (HA), Nanocomposite |
| Abstract | This paper presents a two-step approach for electrospinning of hydroxyapatite/chitosan (HAp/CTS) nanocomposite, which was firstly prepared by an in situ co-precipitation method. Continuous HAp/CTS nanofibers with diameters of 214 ± 25 nm were produced successfully with the aid of an ultrahigh molecular weight poly(ethylene oxide) (UHMWPEO). The HAp nanoparticles with aggregations to some extent were incorporated along the electrospun CTS-based nanofibers. And their crystallite structure can be preserved to some extent although an acidic solvent system was used. Current nanocomposite nanofibers of HAp/CTS may be of potential interest for bone repair and regeneration application. |
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