Mineralization of Bouligand-structured collagen matrices derived from fish scales with enhanced mechanical properties and biocompatibility

Key Points

• The aim is to explore the mineralization processes of collagen matrices derived from fish scales to enhance their properties.
• Analyzed the hierarchical structure of collagen matrices
• Investigated biomineralization techniques
• Evaluated mechanical properties and biocompatibility
• Achieved enhanced mechanical properties compared to non-mineralized matrices
• Demonstrated improved biocompatibility suitable for biological applications