Hybrid biocomposite scaffolds (HBS) that serve as a carrier for cell proliferation and differentiation are increasingly used for tissue regeneration. 3D hybrid scaffold based on collagen-grafted-chitosan-glucan fiber (CO-g-CGF-HBS) was prepared by freeze-drying technique. The swelling percentage, hydrolytic stability, and modulus of elasticity of HBS were enhanced after the chemical modification of CO with CGF. Pore size and porosity of HBS were decreased with an increased CGF ratio. HBS exhibits a higher reduction rate against different types of bacteria compared with a control sample. Thus, chemical modification of CO with different ratios of CGF significantly improved the physicochemical, antibacterial properties of HBS.

CEITEC Central European Institute of Technology Brno University of Technology Purkyňova 656 123 Brno 61200 Czech Republic

Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry Czech Academy of Sciences Heyrovského nám 2 Praha 162 06 Czech Republic

Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry Czech Academy of Sciences Heyrovského nám 2 Praha 162 06 Czech Republic; CEITEC Central European Institute of Technology Brno University of Technology Purkyňova 656 123 Brno 61200 Czech Republic; Department of Pretreatment and Finishing of Cellulosic Fibers Textile Research Division National Research Centre 33 EL Buhouth St Dokki Giza 12622 Egypt

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