Figure 4.
TEM images of the fibers and spinning solutions.
Notes: (A) Collagen fibers before desalination, (B) collagen/HAP before desalination, (C) collagen fibers after desalination, (D) collagen/HAP after desalination, (E) collagen/30% HAP spinning solution, (F) collagen/30% HAP fibers after desalination, (G) collagen/HAP spinning solution using HAP powders, (H) collagen/30% HAP control fibers.
Abbreviations: HAP, hydroxyapatite; TEM, transmission electron microscopy.