Gelapin, a degradable genipin cross-linked gelatin hydrogel†
Abstract
The synthesis of genipin cross-linked gelatin (Gelapin) hydrogel materials is presented. Gelapin hydrogels were comprehensively characterised through chemical, mechanical and physical analysis techniques. It was found that the hydrogels could be cross-linked to up to 90% using a genipin concentration of 24.4% (w/w). The hydrogels reach a stable swollen state and cease