Biomaterials, Biodegradables and Biomimetics Research Group

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Dextrin- and Conducting-Polymer-Containing Biocomposites: Properties and Behavior as Cellular Matrix

Abstract

Both a-cyclodextrin and linear dextrin are used to prepare biocomposites with poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene). Materials are prepared electrochemically in aqueous solution. Comparison with the pure polymer indicates that the electroactivity and electrostability decrease with the incorporation of the dextrins while the electrical conductivity is retained. The different properties of the two biocomposites suggest that the linear dextrin is mainly located at the surface, whereas the cyclodextrin is homogeneously distributed in the polymeric matrix. Cell adhesion and proliferation assays indicate that the cellular activity is significantly higher in the dextrin-containing biocomposites.

Journal
MACROMOLECULAR MATERIALS AND ENGINEERING
Volume
297
Issue
4
Pagination
359-368
Publisher
WILEY-V C H VERLAG GMBH, BOSCHSTRASSE 12, D-69469 WEINHEIM, GERMANY
ISSN
1438-7492
URL
http://apps.webofknowledge.com/full_record.do?product=UA&search_mode=GeneralSearch&qid=22&SID=R26mYWbF6MIAgV5us3R&page=1&doc=1
Keywords
biocompatibility, cellular activity, conducting polymers, poly(3; 4-ethylenedioxythiophene) (PEDOT), Polysaccharide
Rights
Open Access
Peer Reviewed
Yes
Status
published
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