Biomaterials, Biodegradables and Biomimetics Research Group

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Alternative methodology for chitin/hydroxyapatite composites using ionic liquids and supercritical fluid technology

Abstract

An alternative, green method was used to develop chitin-based biocomposite (ChHA) materials
by an integrated strategy using ionic liquids, supercritical fluid drying, and salt leaching. ChHA
matrices were produced by dissolving chitin in 1-butyl-methylimidazolium acetate along with salt
and/or hydroxyapatite particles and then subsequent drying. The ChHA composite formed had
a heterogeneous porous microstructure with 65%–85% porosity and pore sizes in the range
of 100–300 µm. The hydroxyapatite was found to be well distributed within the composite
structures and had a positive effect in the viability and proliferation of osteoblast-like cells, in
vitro. Our findings indicate that these ChHA matrices have potential applications in bone tissue
engineering.

Journal
Journal of Bioactive and Compatible Polymers
Volume
28
Issue
5
Pagination
481-491
Publisher
Sage
URL
http://jbc.sagepub.com/content/28/5/481
Keywords
chitin, hydroxyapatite, ionic liquids, supercritical fluid technology
Rights
Open Access
Peer Reviewed
Yes
Status
published
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