Kumar, B.Y.S.Mohankumar, G.C.Isloor, A.M.2020-03-302020-03-302018AIP Conference Proceedings, 2018, Vol.1943, , pp.-https://idr.nitk.ac.in/jspui/handle/123456789/7518Developing a novel antibacterial, nontoxic and biocompatible hydrogel with superior physio mechanical properties is still becoming a challenge. Herein, we synthesize hydroxyapatite (HA) powder from cuttlefish bone and prepare a series of stiff, tough, high strength, biocompatible hydrogel reinforced with HA by integrating glutaraldehyde into PVA/HA. Powder was characterized by SEM and XRD. Compressive strength and swelling properties are studied and compare the results with the properties of healthy natural articular cartilage. � 2018 Author(s).Book chapter