Properties of a Blend of Chitosan and Aliphatic Polyester

Mrinal Bhattacharya, Professor
Rui L. Reis, Associate Professor and Director, 3B’s Research Group, University of Minho, Portugal
Nuno M. Neves, Assistant Professor, University of Minho, Portugal
Joao F. Mano, Assistant Professor, University of Minho, Portugal
Vitor Corello, Graduate Student, Department of Polymer Engineering, University of Minho, Portugal
Luciano Boesel, Graduate Student, Department of Polymer Engineering, University of Minho, Portugal

Funding Source

FLAD, EU, University of Minnesota Sabbatical Funds

Objective

The objective of this research is to evaluate the physical, thermal, morphological, and functional properties of chitosan and aliphatic polyester blends as a function of various process conditions and compositions.

Need or Impact

These blends could have applications because of the bioactivity of chitosan. These blends may be used as synthetic analog in tissue applications.

Project Status

In progress.