Research Article
Layer-by-Layer Fabrication of PAH/PAMAM/Nano-CaCO3 Composite Films and Characterization for Enhanced Biocompatibility
Table 3
Elastic moduli (E) of the Si substrate and synthesized (PAH/PAMAM)7.5 films before and after mineralization.
| ā | Film stiffness, E (GPa) | Substrate | Noncross-linked | Low cross-linked | Medium cross-linked | Highly cross-linked |
| Before nano-CaCO3 addition | 0.11 | 0.99 | 3.50 | 6.22 | 10.00 | After nano-CaCO3 addition | ā | 1.40 | 6.02 | 11.20 | 23.70 |
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