Alginate Fiber-Enhanced Poly(vinyl alcohol) Hydrogels with Superior Lubricating Property and Biocompatibility
Abstract
:1. Introduction
2. Experimental Section
2.1. Materials
2.2. Preparation of PVA/SA/NaCl Hydrogels
2.3. Characterization
2.4. Mechanical Measurements
2.5. Friction Test
2.6. The Evaluation of Hydrogel Bioactivity
2.6.1. Cell Proliferation
2.6.2. Cell Viability Assay
2.6.3. Cell Morphology
3. Results and Discussion
3.1. Preparation and Characterization of PVA/SA/NaCl Hydrogels
3.2. Mechanical Properties of PVA/SA/NaCl Hydrogels
3.3. Lubrication Properties of PVA/SA/NaCl Hydrogels
3.4. Evaluation of Hydrogel Bioactivity
4. Conclusions
Author Contributions
Funding
Institutional Review Board Statement
Informed Consent Statement
Data Availability Statement
Conflicts of Interest
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Hydrogels | PVA (g) | SA (g) | NaCl (g) | Water (mL) |
---|---|---|---|---|
PVA | 5 | / | / | 20 |
PVA/SA | 5 | 0.6 | / | 20 |
PVA/SA/NaCl | 5 (25%) | 0.6 | 0.4 | 20 |
3 (15%) | 0.6 | 0.4 | 20 | |
4 (20%) | 0.6 | 0.4 | 20 | |
6 (30%) | 0.6 | 0.4 | 20 |
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Zhang, R.; Zhao, W.; Ning, F.; Zhen, J.; Qiang, H.; Zhang, Y.; Liu, F.; Jia, Z. Alginate Fiber-Enhanced Poly(vinyl alcohol) Hydrogels with Superior Lubricating Property and Biocompatibility. Polymers 2022, 14, 4063. https://doi.org/10.3390/polym14194063
Zhang R, Zhao W, Ning F, Zhen J, Qiang H, Zhang Y, Liu F, Jia Z. Alginate Fiber-Enhanced Poly(vinyl alcohol) Hydrogels with Superior Lubricating Property and Biocompatibility. Polymers. 2022; 14(19):4063. https://doi.org/10.3390/polym14194063
Chicago/Turabian StyleZhang, Ran, Wenhui Zhao, Fangdong Ning, Jinming Zhen, Huifen Qiang, Yujue Zhang, Fengzhen Liu, and Zhengfeng Jia. 2022. "Alginate Fiber-Enhanced Poly(vinyl alcohol) Hydrogels with Superior Lubricating Property and Biocompatibility" Polymers 14, no. 19: 4063. https://doi.org/10.3390/polym14194063