Abstract
A biodegradable composite nanofiber containing polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) or modified PHA (MPHA) and treated fish-scale powder (TFSP) was prepared and characterized. The powder (20-80 nm) was prepared by grinding after treating FSP with water, acid, and heat (450 °C) to yield the TFSP. Composite nanofibers (100-500 nm long) of TFSP/PHA and TFSP/MPHA were fabricated by electrospinning using a biaxial feed method. The TFSP, which had a high hydroxyapatite content, was suitable as a filler for composites. The Ca/P ratio of the TFSP was similar to that of the human bone. Particle size analysis and analysis of scanning electron microscopy images indicated that, compared with the PHA/TFSP composite, the MPHA/TFSP nanofibers were more uniform and bonded more strongly in the matrix. The tensile strength at failure of the MPHA/TFSP specimens was enhanced and increased with increasing TFSP content. The elongation at failure was lower and decreased with increasing TFSP concentration. The water contact angle decreased with increasing TFSP content in PHA/TFSP and MPHA/TFSP nanofiber membranes. The TFSP enhanced the hydrophilic effect of the PHA/TFSP and MPHA/TFSP nanofiber membranes and provided a more suitable environment for cell growth. This composite nanofiber has potential in many biomedical applications.
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