Zein-based composites in biomedical applications

Demir M, Ramos Rivera L, Silva R, Nazhat SN, Boccaccini AR (2017)

Publication Language: English

Publication Type: Journal article, Review article

Publication year: 2017

Journal

Journal of Biomedical Materials Research Part A Wiley

Book Volume: 105A

Pages Range: 1656–1665

URI: http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/jbm.a.36040/epdf

DOI: 10.1002/jbm.a.36040

Abstract

Considerable research efforts have been devoted to zein-based biomaterials for tissue engineering and other biomedical applications over the past decade. The attention given to zein-based polymers is primarily attributed to their biocompatibility and biodegradability. However, due to the relatively low mechanical properties of these polymers, numerous inorganic compounds (e.g., hydroxyapatite, calcium phosphate, bioactive glasses, natural clays) have been considered in combination with zein to create composite materials in an attempt to enhance zein mechanical properties. Inorganic phases also positively impact on the hydrophilic properties of zein matrices inducing a suitable environment for cell attachment, spreading, and proliferation. This review covers available literature on zein and zein-based composite materials, with focus on the combination of zein with commonly used inorganic fillers for tissue engineering and drug delivery applications. An overview of the most recent advances in fabrication techniques for zein-based composites is presented and key applications areas and future developments in the field are highlighted

Authors with CRIS profile

Laura Ramos Rivera Lehrstuhl für Werkstoffwissenschaften (Biomaterialien) Raquel de Jesus Marques da Silva Lourenco Lehrstuhl für Werkstoffwissenschaften (Biomaterialien) Aldo Boccaccini Lehrstuhl für Werkstoffwissenschaften (Biomaterialien)

Involved external institutions

McGill University CA Canada (CA)

How to cite

APA:

Demir, M., Ramos Rivera, L., Silva, R., Nazhat, S.N., & Boccaccini, A.R. (2017). Zein-based composites in biomedical applications. Journal of Biomedical Materials Research Part A, 105A, 1656–1665. https://dx.doi.org/10.1002/jbm.a.36040

MLA:

Demir, Merve, et al. "Zein-based composites in biomedical applications." Journal of Biomedical Materials Research Part A 105A (2017): 1656–1665.

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