Topological characterization of a bacterial cellulose-acrylic acid polymeric matrix

• Main Authors: N., Halib, M. C. I., Amin, I., Ahmad, R., Lapasin, M., Grassi, M., Abrami, S., Fiorentino, R., Farra, F., Musiani
• Format: Article
• Language: en_US
• Published: Elsevier Science Bv 2015
• Subjects: Low field NMR; Rheology; Drug release; Mesh-size; Porous gels
• Online Access: http://ddms.usim.edu.my/handle/123456789/8459
• Institution: Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia

This paper focuses on the micro- and nano-topological organization of a hydrogel, constituted by a mixture of bacterial cellulose and acrylic acid, and intended for biomedical applications. The presence of acrylic acid promotes the formation of two interpenetrated continuous phases: the primary &quo...