Structural and mechanical characterization of crosslinked and sterilised nanocellulose-based hydrogels for cartilage

Ayesha Al-Sabah1, Stephanie E A Burnell1, Irina N Simoes1

  • 1Reconstructive Surgery & Regenerative Medicine Group (ReconRegen), Institute of Life Sciences, Swansea University Medical School, SA2 8PP, Swansea, Wales, UK.

Carbohydrate Polymers
|March 6, 2019
PubMed

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