Abstract
Experiments have demonstrated that unique collagen matrix morphologies can be produced by controlling the conditions under which thermal gelation is carried out. Techniques were devised for studying three-dimensional fibril structures within thick collagen gels using optical and electron microscopy. In addition, the mechanical and optical properties of dehydrated collagen gels were evaluated. The results of these studies reveal a remarkable high-wet-strength collagen material having unique properties, including matrix orientation at the fibril level. These collagen matrices have been assembled into various configurations, including tubing, flat sheets, filamentous structures, and composites. The development of products containing such highly organized collagen matrices could lead to a new generation of sophisticated bio-materials.
| Original language | English (US) |
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| Pages (from-to) | 146-165 |
| Number of pages | 20 |
| Journal | Journal of the American Leather Chemists Association |
| Volume | 79 |
| Issue number | 4 |
| State | Published - Apr 1 1983 |
| Event | Unknown conference - Hershey, PA, USA Duration: Jun 22 1983 → Jun 22 1983 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Chemistry
- General Chemical Engineering
- General Materials Science