Hydroxyapatite-hybridized chitosan/chitin whisker bionanocomposite fibers for potential applications in bone tissue engineering were prepared.
Mechanical properties of the chitosan/chitin whisker bionanocomposite fibers were improved by hydroxyapatite hybridization.
Young’s modulus of the bionanocomposite and HA-hybridized nanofibers was enhanced by CTWK integration.
Cell viability and proliferation of osteoblast cells on the HA-hybridized scaffolds were enhanced by incorporation of CTWK.