Molecular simulations of the interfacial properties in silk–hydroxyapatite composites
Diego López Barreiro, Zaira Martín‐Moldes, Adrián Fernandez, Vincent Fitzpatrick, David L. Kaplan, Markus J. Buehler
Abstract
This combined computational–experimental work describes with atomistic resolution the interfacial interaction between the silk and hydroxyapatite and the potential implications for the development of osteoinductive silk biomaterials.
Topics & Concepts
Composite materialMaterials scienceSILKSilk-based biomaterials and applicationsBone Tissue Engineering MaterialsCollagen: Extraction and Characterization