Synthesis and Characterization of Biocompatible Chitosan-Collagen Scaffolds for Tissue Engineering

• Grant number: 10/19902-6
• Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Scientific Initiation
• Start date: February 01, 2011
• End date: December 31, 2011
• Field of knowledge: Physical Sciences and Mathematics - Chemistry
• Principal Investigator: Marcio José Tiera
• Grantee: Idiberto José Zotarelli Filho
• Host Institution: Instituto de Biociências, Letras e Ciências Exatas (IBILCE). Universidade Estadual Paulista (UNESP). Campus de São José do Rio Preto. São José do Rio Preto , SP, Brazil

Abstract

The main goal of this project is the synthesis and characterization of chitosan and chitosan-collagen scaffolds by varying the composition as well as pores sizes, degree of reticulation and wetability to provide the needed properties for adhesion and cell growth and proliferation.