Bioactive chitosan scaffolds reinforced with hydroxyapatite and nickel tungstate for bone tissue engineering

Biomaterials Science 2026

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Authors: Giovanna de Amorim Grasser, Diana Gabriela Nina Nina, Karolyne dos Santos Jorge Sousa, Mirian Bonifácio, Renata Neves Granito, Ailton José Moreira, Ana C Renno, Elson Longo, Marcelo Assis
DOI: 10.1039/d6bm00120c
Cited by: 3
References: 72

Abstract

Chitosan/hydroxyapatite scaffolds with NiWO 4 nanoparticles showed improved structure, controlled ion release, antimicrobial activity, and enhanced osteogenic response at low content, while higher concentrations induced cytotoxic effects.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Bone Tissue Engineering Materials Graphene and Nanomaterials Applications Nanocomposite Films for Food Packaging

Publication details

Journal / source
Biomaterials Science
Publisher
Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
Volume
14
Issue
9
Pages
2334–2352
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN