2023
DOI: 10.1111/jmi.13174
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Exploring the microstructure of hydrated collagen hydrogels under scanning electron microscopy

Abstract: Collagen hydrogels are a rapidly expanding platform in bioengineering and soft materials engineering for novel applications focused on medical therapeutics, medical devices and biosensors. Observations linking microstructure to material properties and function enables rational design strategies to control this space. Visualisation of the microscale organisation of these soft hydrated materials presents unique technical challenges due to the relationship between hydration and the molecular organisation of a col… Show more

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“…With time, chain-like structures emerged on the initially smooth surface, signifying alterations in the polymer structure due to a prolonged exposure to high vacuum. This phenomenon is likely to be a result of the dehydration of the hydrogels, leading to the reorganisation of their molecular structure and consequent stiffening of the material [65,66].…”
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“…With time, chain-like structures emerged on the initially smooth surface, signifying alterations in the polymer structure due to a prolonged exposure to high vacuum. This phenomenon is likely to be a result of the dehydration of the hydrogels, leading to the reorganisation of their molecular structure and consequent stiffening of the material [65,66].…”
Section: Resultsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…The nanocomposites with Au (AuDW, AuDPW, AuDAW, and AuDAPW) were characterized by higher brightness than composites with the addition of Ag (AgDW, AgDPW, AgDAW, and AgDAPW). In the case of the samples with AgNPs, the value of This phenomenon is likely to be a result of the dehydration of the hydrogels, leading to the reorganisation of their molecular structure and consequent stiffening of the material [65,66].…”
Section: Resultsmentioning
confidence: 99%