A Review of Bioactive Glass/Natural Polymer Composites: State of the Art
Collagen, gelatin, silk fibroin, hyaluronic acid, chitosan, alginate, and cellulose are biocompatible and non-cytotoxic, being attractive natural polymers for medical devices for both soft and hard tissues. However, such natural polymers have low bioactivity and poor mechanical properties, which lim...
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| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2020-12-01
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| Series: | Materials |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1944/13/23/5560 |