Table 7.
Summary of cellulose/bioactive glass composites for biomedical applications.
| Bioactive Glass | Technique | Composites’ Characteristics | Applications | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MBGSi80 (molar ratio Si/Ca/P = 80/15/5); MBGSi78Cu2 (molar ratio Si/Cu/Ca/P = 78/2/15/5); MBGSi75Cu5 (molar ratio Si/Cu/Ca/P = 75/5/15/5 | Freeze-drying and lyophilization technique | Angiogenic effect in the angiogenesis assay; enhanced the gene expression | Membranes for wound healing dressings | [255] |
| BG | Freeze-casting technique | Pore size = 135 ± 33 μm. Improved hydroxyapatite formation; enhanced cellular proliferation | Scaffolds for bone tissue engineering | [256] |
| 45S5 | One step electrophoretic co-deposition process | Thickness = 28 μm. Enhanced attachment, proliferation, and differentiation of cells; accelerated mineralization capability | Hybrid coatings for orthopedic implants | [259] |
| 45S5 | One-step electrophoretic deposition process | As-deposited thickness = 14.0 ± 0.9 μm; after 14d in SBF thickness = 7.1 ± 0.6 μm | Coatings for bio-functionalization of metallic orthopedic implants | [260] |