Fabrication of Zein‐Based Fibrous Scaffolds for Biomedical Applications—A Review

Autor: Mustafijur Rahman, Tanvir Mahady Dip, Tina Haase, Yen Bach Truong, Tu C. Le, Shadi Houshyar
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2023
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Zdroj: Macromolecular Materials and Engineering, Vol 308, Iss 12, Pp n/a-n/a (2023)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 1439-2054
1438-7492
DOI: 10.1002/mame.202300175
Popis: Abstract Zein, which accounts for around 80% of the total protein composition in corn, is a biocompatible and biodegradable substance derived from renewable sources. Although insoluble in water, its amphiphilic characteristics are utilized to generate nanoparticles, nanofibers, microparticles, and even films. Numerous recent studies have demonstrated the potential of zein as a prospective biomaterial to develop fibrous scaffolds for biomedical functions owing to its biocompatibility, fibrous formation, and encapsulating qualities. Fabrication of zein‐based fibrous scaffolds for biomedical applications is achieved by a wide variety of techniques, including electrospinning, wet spinning, freeze drying, and additive manufacturing. This article overviews current advancements in manufacturing techniques for zein‐based fibrous scaffolds. In addition, it summarizes the most recent biomedical applications and research activities utilizing zein‐based fibrous scaffolds. Overall, zein is proposed as a potential biomaterial for the production of fibrous scaffolds that stimulate cell adhesion and proliferation in a number of exciting biomedical applications due to its biodegradability, biocompatibility, and other unique features related to its structure.
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