Synthesis of Keratin-based Nanofiber for Biomedical EngineeringZanshe S. Thompson 1, Nava P. Rijal 1, David Jarvis 1, Angela Edwards 1, Narayan Bhattarai 1,2
1Department of Chemical, Biological and Bioengineering, North Carolina A&T State University, 2NSF ERC for Revolutionizing Metallic Biomaterials, North Carolina A&T State University
Electrospun nanofibers have a high surface area to weight ratio, excellent mechanical integrity, and support cell growth and proliferation. These nanofibers have a wide range of biomedical applications. Here we fabricate keratin/ PCL nanofibers, using the electrospinning technique, and characterize the fibers for possible applications in tissue engineering.
