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Scaffolds Based on Biopolymeric Foams
Author(s) -
Barbetta A.,
Dentini M.,
De Vecchis M. S.,
Filippini P.,
Formisano G.,
Caiazza S.
Publication year - 2005
Publication title -
advanced functional materials
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 6.069
H-Index - 322
eISSN - 1616-3028
pISSN - 1616-301X
DOI - 10.1002/adfm.200400072
Subject(s) - biocompatible material , materials science , biopolymer , emulsion , porosity , polymerization , porous medium , chemical engineering , emulsion polymerization , tissue engineering , derivatization , polymer , nanotechnology , composite material , organic chemistry , biomedical engineering , chemistry , medicine , high performance liquid chromatography , engineering
A new approach for the preparation of hydrophilic and biocompatible porous scaffolds is described. The procedure involves the derivatization of a biopolymer by the introduction of vinylic moieties, formation of a high‐internal‐phase oil‐in‐water emulsion, and its subsequent polymerization. The ensuing materials are characterized by a highly porous morphology represented by pores completely interconnected by a plurality of holes. The hydrophilic and biocompatible nature of these materials make them good candidates for application as scaffolds for tissue engineering.