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Poly(Hydroxybutyrate) and Norbixin as Biomaterials In Biological Applications

Year: 2018

Type: article

Abstract: This review presents the survey of performance of biomaterials prepared using norbixina and poly(hydroxybutyrate) as biomaterials in biological applications. Biomaterials can replace and/or stimulate biological systems that no longer have their functions, such as the restoration of tissue functions. In the field of biomaterials, norbixin is an antioxidant dicarboxylic carotenoid found in Bixa orellana L. and poly(hydroxybutyrate) (PHB) is a natural polymer that has characteristics of biodegradability and biocompatibility. There is a shortage of studies involving such constituents together as biomembranes in tissue healing with repair of cutaneous wounds or bone regeneration, although both present promising research that suggests its effectiveness as a guide for tissue regeneration.

Source: REVIEWS ON ADVANCED MATERIALS SCIENCE

DOI: 10.1515/rams-2018-0015

Authors: R. C. Sousa, F. R. C. Almeida, V. G. F. Viana, L. F. M. Carvalho, D. F. P. Vasconcelos

Institution: Universidade Federal do Piauí

Language: English

Topic: biodegradable polymer synthesis and properties

Subfield: Biomaterials

Field: Materials Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $1,469