Atomic Force Microscopy for Collagen-Based Nanobiomaterials
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Source
Issue
Vol. 2017, Issue 2017 (31 Dec. 2017), pp.1-14, 14 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2017-02-15
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
14
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Novel nanobiomaterials are increasingly gaining ground in bioengineering research.
Among the numerous biomaterials, collagen-nanobiomaterials, such as collagen thin films, are of great interest since they present a wide range of applications in the fields of biomaterials, tissue engineering, and biomedicine.
Collagen type I is the most abundant protein within extracellular matrix and, due to its unique characteristics, is widely used as biomaterial.
A thorough characterization of the structure and properties of nanomaterials can be achieved by Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM).
AFM is a very powerful tool which can be used to obtain qualitative or quantitative information without destroying the collagen fibrillar structure.
This mini review covers issues related to the use of AFM for studying the structure and mechanical properties of collagen-based nanobiomaterials, collagen-substrate interactions during the formation of collagen thin films, collagen-cells interactions, and the collagen-optical radiation interactions.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Stylianou, Andreas. 2017. Atomic Force Microscopy for Collagen-Based Nanobiomaterials. Journal of Nanomaterials،Vol. 2017, no. 2017, pp.1-14.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1183809
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Stylianou, Andreas. Atomic Force Microscopy for Collagen-Based Nanobiomaterials. Journal of Nanomaterials No. 2017 (2017), pp.1-14.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1183809
American Medical Association (AMA)
Stylianou, Andreas. Atomic Force Microscopy for Collagen-Based Nanobiomaterials. Journal of Nanomaterials. 2017. Vol. 2017, no. 2017, pp.1-14.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1183809
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1183809