Electrospinning of hydroxyapatite-gelatine scaffolds: Physical characterisation and process optimisation

Salifu, AA and Lekakou, C (2012) Electrospinning of hydroxyapatite-gelatine scaffolds: Physical characterisation and process optimisation ECCM 2012 - Composites at Venice, Proceedings of the 15th European Conference on Composite Materials.

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Abstract

Electrospun scaffolds of hydroxyapatite-gelatine nanocomposites were fabricated, crosslinked and subjected to image analysis, water swelling and mechanical testing. Fibre diameter and pore size of scaffolds increased with the applied voltage and the hydroxyapatite (HA) content. The scaffolds were stable in water for up to three weeks and there was a positive correlation between their mechanical properties and the applied voltage and the HA content. Maximum Young's modulus and tensile strength of 925 MPa and 9.75 MPa, respectively, were recorded for 25% HA scaffold.

Item Type:	Article
Authors :	Name Email ORCID Salifu, AA Lekakou, C c.lekakou@surrey.ac.uk
Date :	1 January 2012
Depositing User :	Symplectic Elements
Date Deposited :	17 May 2017 13:18
Last Modified :	16 Jan 2019 18:43
URI:	http://epubs.surrey.ac.uk/id/eprint/838706

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