Author:
Yousefi-Mashouf Hamid,Bailly Lucie,Orgéas Laurent,Henrich Bernardoni Nathalie
Abstract
Introduction: Among the biopolymers used to make hydrogels, gelatin is very attractive due to its biocompatibility, biodegradability and versatile physico-chemical properties. A proper and complete characterization of the mechanical behavior of these hydrogels is critical to evaluate the relevance of one formulation over another for a targeted application, and to optimise their processing route accordingly.Methods: In this work, we manufactured neat gelatin and gelatin covalently cross-linked with glutaraldehyde at various concentrations, yielding to hydrogels with tunable mechanical properties that we characterized under finite strain, cyclic tension, compression and shear loadings.Results and Discussion: The role of both the chemical formulation and the kinematical path on the mechanical performances of the gels is highlighted. As an opening towards biomedical applications, the properties of the gels are confronted to those of native soft tissues particularly complicated to restore, the human vocal folds. A specific cross-linked hydrogel is selected to mimic vocal-fold fibrous tissues.
Funder
Agence Nationale de la Recherche
Labex
Institut Carnot PolyNat
Subject
Biomedical Engineering,Histology,Bioengineering,Biotechnology
Cited by
3 articles.
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