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Three-Dimensional Porous Sponges from Collagen Biowastes
Three-dimensional, functional, and
porous scaffolds can find applications
in a variety of fields. Here we report the synthesis of hierarchical
and interconnected porous sponges using a simple freeze-drying technique,
employing collagen extracted from animal skin wastes and superparamagnetic
iron oxide nanoparticles. The ultralightweight, high-surface-area
sponges exhibit excellent mechanical stability and enhanced absorption
of organic contaminants such as oils and dye molecules. Additionally,
these biocomposite sponges display significant cellular biocompatibility,
which opens new prospects in biomedical uses. The approach highlights
innovative ways of transforming biowastes into advanced hybrid materials
using simple and scalable synthesis techniques