Protein-based materials: from sources to innovative sustainable materials for biomedical applications

authors	Silva, NHCS; Vilela, C; Marrucho, IM; Freire, CSR; Neto, CP; Silvestre, AJD
nationality	International
journal	JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY B
keywords	TISSUE-ENGINEERING APPLICATIONS; ELASTIN-LIKE POLYPEPTIDE; COLLAGEN/HYDROXYAPATITE COMPOSITE-MATERIALS; CALCIUM-PHOSPHATE SCAFFOLDS; MORI SILK FIBROIN; SOY PROTEIN; MECHANICAL-PROPERTIES; IN-VITRO; SILVER NANOPARTICLES; PHYSICAL-PROPERTIES
abstract	Proteins display an essential role in numerous natural systems due to their structural and biological properties. Given their unique properties, proteins have been thoroughly investigated in the last few decades, offering a myriad of solutions for the development of innovative biomaterials, including films, foams, composites and gels, in particular for biomedical applications such as drug delivery systems, biosensors and scaffolds for tissue regeneration. In this context, this review intends to give a general overview of the potential of protein based materials within the sustainable polymers context, covering aspects ranging from protein types, selection/isolation to properties of protein based (nano) materials and biomedical applications, passing through preparation methodologies of materials.
publisher	ROYAL SOC CHEMISTRY
issn	2050-750X
year published	2014
volume	2
issue	24
beginning page	3715
ending page	3740
digital object identifier (doi)	10.1039/c4tb00168k
web of science category	Materials Science, Biomaterials
subject category	Materials Science
unique article identifier	WOS:000336853400001