Ionic liquid as a potential solvent for preparation of collagen-alginate-hydroxyapatite beads as bone filler

• Main Authors: Iqbal, B., Sarfaraz, Z., Muhammad, N., Ahmad, P., Iqbal, J., Khan, Z.U.H., Gonfa, G., Iqbal, F., Jamal, A., Rahim, A.
• Format: Article
• Published: Taylor and Francis Inc. 2018
• Online Access: https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85042919247&doi=10.1080%2f09205063.2018.1443604&partnerID=40&md5=57958c5d6aed7f848a5ea9a33b48001d; http://eprints.utp.edu.my/20809/

In this study, collagen/alginate/hydroxyapatite beads having different proportions were prepared as bone fillers for the restoration of osteological defects. Ionic liquid was used to dissolve the collagen and subsequently the solution was mixed with sodium alginate solution. Hydroxyapatite was added...