Biodegradable and bioabsorbable biomaterials and keratin fibrous articles for medical applications
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1. A method of making a biomaterial and keratin nonwoven fibrous article comprising the steps:
- (a) dissolving keratin and a macromolecule material for electrospinning in a solvent to result in a solution;
(b) delivering said solution to an electrode;
(c) applying a voltage to said electrode;
(d) moving a collecting plate until a membrane is obtained; and
(e) sputtering said membrane with a metal;
wherein said solvent is selected from the group consisting of tetrahydrofuran, N-N-dimethyl acetamide, N,N-dimethyl formamide, chloroform, methylene chloride, dioxane, ethanol, and a mixture of the previous solvents.
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Abstract
The present invention relates to a process of making biodegradable and/or bioabsorbable biomaterials and keratin nonwoven fibrous articles by electrospinning fibers from a blend of biomaterials and keratin dissolved in organic solvents includes generating a high voltage electric field between oppositely charged biomaterials and keratin fluid in a syringe with a capillary tip and a metallic collection roller and causing a jet to flow to the roller as solvent evaporates and collecting fibrous membranes or scaffolds on the roller. Keratin increased the cell affinity of biomaterial scaffolds which have potential medical applications.
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1. A method of making a biomaterial and keratin nonwoven fibrous article comprising the steps:
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(a) dissolving keratin and a macromolecule material for electrospinning in a solvent to result in a solution; (b) delivering said solution to an electrode; (c) applying a voltage to said electrode; (d) moving a collecting plate until a membrane is obtained; and (e) sputtering said membrane with a metal;
wherein said solvent is selected from the group consisting of tetrahydrofuran, N-N-dimethyl acetamide, N,N-dimethyl formamide, chloroform, methylene chloride, dioxane, ethanol, and a mixture of the previous solvents. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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