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  • Biomaterials Science
  • Tissue Engineering
  • Polymer Chemistry

Background:

  • Chitosan and alginate networks are promising biocompatible and degradable scaffolds for tissue engineering.
  • Calcium (Ca2+) is commonly used to enhance the mechanical strength of these networks.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the impact of chondroitin and calcium (Ca2+) on chitosan/alginate network properties.
  • To determine how the order of modifier addition affects material characteristics.
  • To optimize chitosan/alginate network formulations for enhanced mechanical performance.

Main Methods:

  • Preparation of chitosan/alginate networks at varying concentrations (2%, 3%, 5% w/w).
  • Modification of networks with chondroitin and calcium (Ca2+) in different sequences.
  • Characterization of bulk material properties, including mechanical strength (elastic moduli).
  • Analysis of network porosity, density, and pore size.
  • Small-angle neutron scattering (SANS) to examine fibrous network mesh size and fiber dimensions.

Main Results:

  • Chondroitin significantly increased the mechanical strength of chitosan/alginate networks.
  • Highest elastic moduli (4.41 ± 0.52 MPa dry, 0.11 ± 0.01 MPa hydrated) were observed in 5% networks modified with chondroitin first, then Ca2+.
  • Ca2+ and chondroitin addition increased fiber compactness and thickness, respectively.
  • Network porosity and density showed slight dependence on polysaccharide concentration, with larger pores in Ca2+-first modified samples and 3% formulations.

Conclusions:

  • The addition of chondroitin and the sequence of modifier application critically influence the mechanical properties of chitosan/alginate networks.
  • Optimized formulations, particularly 5% concentrations with chondroitin followed by Ca2+, yield superior mechanical strength suitable for tissue engineering applications.
  • SANS analysis provides insights into the structural basis for improved mechanical properties, correlating with increased fiber compactness and thickness.