Abstract
Hydroxyapatite/silk biocompatible composites with unprecedented mechanical strength and toughness areproduced in a new process with theintegrated mineralization of macroporous silk fibroin scaffolds. Thebiomimetic bone-like composites areabsorbable and load-bearing with compressive strength, modulus, andtoughness comparable to the mechanical tolerances of cancellous bone.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 75-78 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Advanced Materials |
Volume | 21 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 5 Jan 2009 |
Keywords
- MESENCHYMAL STEM-CELLS
- IN-VITRO
- FIBROIN
- BIOMATERIALS
- COLLAGEN
- DEFECTS
- DELIVERY
- APATITE
- SPIDER
- FILMS