The Infuence of Salicin on Rheological and Film-Forming Properties of Collagen |
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| Authors: | Katarzyna Adamiak Katarzyna Lewandowska Alina Sionkowska |
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| Institution: | 1.Department of Biomaterials and Cosmetics Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, Nicolaus Copernicus University in Torun, Gagarin 7 Street, 87-100 Torun, Poland; (K.A.); (K.L.);2.WellU sp.z.o.o, Wielkopolska 280, 81-531 Gdynia, Poland |
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| Abstract: | Collagen films are widely used as adhesives in medicine and cosmetology. However, its properties require modification. In this work, the influence of salicin on the properties of collagen solution and films was studied. Collagen was extracted from silver carp skin. The rheological properties of collagen solutions with and without salicin were characterized by steady shear tests. Thin collagen films were prepared by solvent evaporation. The structure of films was researched using infrared spectroscopy. The surface properties of films were investigated using Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM). Mechanical properties were measured as well. It was found that the addition of salicin modified the roughness of collagen films and their mechanical and rheological properties. The above-mentioned parameters are very important in potential applications of collagen films containing salicin. |
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| Keywords: | collagen salicin cross-linking biomaterials incorporation collagen films |
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