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Chapters
- 00:05Title
- 01:01Chemical Preparation for Keratin Extraction
- 02:13Preparation of Keratin Extract Solution
- 04:25Dialysis of Keratin Extract Solution
- 06:31Production of Electrospun poly (ε-caprolactone) (PCL)/keratin Fiber
- 07:52Study of Cell-fiber Interaction
- 09:43Degradation of Nanofiber Matrix
- 11:29Results: Characterization of Keratin Based Nanofibers
- 13:09Conclusion
Electrospun nanofibers have a high surface area to weight ratio, excellent mechanical integrity, and support cell growth and proliferation. These nanofibers have a wide range of biomedical applications. Here we fabricate keratin/ PCL nanofibers, using the electrospinning technique, and characterize the fibers for possible applications in tissue engineering.
