Chitosan succinate and food-grade chitosan for the creation of tissue-engineering structures by the laser method

Abstract

Abstract Laser radiation makes it possible to form a composite material with laser radiation, which is intended for use as cellular- and tissue-engineering structures. It is important to obtain a uniform distribution of components throughout the volume of such material. Intermolecular interactions between chitosan and single-walled carbon nanotubes (SWCNTs) affect the structure of the composite. The results of IR spectroscopy and nonlinear optical studies have shown that the effect of laser radiation has different effects on the two types of chitosan, which was clearly demonstrated by SEM studies. Upon detailed examination, agglomerates in the composite material are clearly visible. Chitosan succinate less prevents the formation of agglomerates from SWCNTs, as a result of which a high agglomeration of nanotubes occurs among themselves in the composite material. The corresponding formations are distinguishable in the SEM images.