Three-dimensional scaffolds Sponges type based in bioconjugates collagen-chitosan as a potential biomaterial for tissue engineering applications

Authors

  • Mikol Ramos Escuela de Química, Universidad Nacional, Costa Rica
  • Vanessa Zamora Mora Universidad Nacional de Costa Rica. Laboratorio de Polímeros. Costa Rica
  • Gerardo Rodríguez Escuela de Química, Universidad Nacional, Costa Rica
  • María del Rosario Sibaja Ballestero Escuela de Química, Universidad Nacional, Costa Rica
  • Sergio Madrigal Carballo Escuela de Química, Universidad Nacional, Costa Rica
  • Mary Isabel Lopretti Correa Facultad de Ciencias, UdelaR, Uruguay

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.26461/07.07

Keywords:

Chitosan, colagen, scaffolds 3D, engineering tissue

Abstract

We isolated chitosan from native shrimp waste streams and collagen from tilapia skin waste; composite materials were successfully obtained by mixing chitosan with collagen (80:20 v/v). Chitosan-collagen composites were formulated as a 3D sponge-like scaffold, applying previously developed methodologies involving solvent casting and freeze drying. Chitosan-collagen 3D scaffolds were characterized according to its thermal behavior (TG) and morphology (SEM). Finally, we study the effect of the addition of a porogenic agent on the water absorption capacity and morphology of the 3D scaffolds.

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Published

2012-12-16

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Three-dimensional scaffolds Sponges type based in bioconjugates collagen-chitosan as a potential biomaterial for tissue engineering applications. (2012). INNOTEC, 7 ene-dic, 43-48. https://doi.org/10.26461/07.07

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