Two-dimensional scaffold layer formations on a solid surface through xanthan polysaccharide: Temperature effect

Yanqing Li, Yinli Li, Yuhen Yao, Bo Liu*, Menglin Chen, Xiangzhi Song, Mingdong Dong

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Abstract

The influences of temperature on xanthan biopolymer assemblies on a two-dimensional surface have been thoroughly studied. High resolution atomic force microscope images show that the xanthan nanofibrils can be used to build up well-dispersed 2D scaffold layer after 1 day annealing at 35 °C. By increasing annealing temperatures (60 °C, 90 °C) of xanthan solutions, the well-dispersed layers can be produced rapidly (6 h, 0.5 h) with micro-sized pore structures. The xanthan scaffold with pore structures potentially allows accommodating micro-sized cells for tissue engineering.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)136-139
Number of pages4
JournalColloids and Surfaces B: Biointerfaces
Volume74
Issue number1
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Nov 2009
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Atomic force microscope
  • Two-dimensional scaffolds
  • Xanthan

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