Effects of ultraviolet radiation on collagen
The stiffness and tensile strength of collagen fibres are profoundly influenced by crosslinking density. Ultraviolet radiation is a viable way of producing the cross-links but effects vary with type of ultraviolet light used and duration of exposure. Moreover, prolonged exposure to UV radiation woul...
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| Format: | Final Year Project (FYP) |
| Language: | English |
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2009
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| Online Access: | http://hdl.handle.net/10356/16531 |