Alkali Treated 3D Chitosan Scaffolds with Enhanced Strength and Stability

3D chitosan scaffolds treated with alkali showed enhanced mechanical properties and stability in aqueous conditions. Chitosan is a preferred polymer for biomedical applications due to its antimicrobial, antioxidant and wound healing properties. Chitosan has been made into films, fibers, micro and nanoparticles and electrospun membranes for tissue engineering, drug delivery and other medical applications. However, materials made from chitosan...