Novel 3D porous multi-phase composite scaffolds based on PCL, thermoplastic zein and ha prepared via supercritical CO2 foaming for bone regeneration
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Abstract The aim of this study was the design of novel biodegradable porous scaffolds for bone tissue engineering (bTE) via supercritical CO 2 (scCO 2 ) foaming process. The porous scaffolds were prepared from a poly(e-caprolactone)-thermoplastic zein multi-phase blend w/o interdispersed hydroxyapatite particles (HA) and the porous structure achieved via the scCO 2 foaming technology. The control of scaffolds porosity was obtained by modulating materials formulation and foaming temperature ( T F ). The scaffolds were subjected to morphological, micro-structural and biodegradation analyses, as well as in vitro biocompatibility tests. Results demonstrated that both HA concentration and T F significantly affected the micro-structural features of the scaffolds. In particular, scaffolds with porosity and pore size distribution, mechanical properties and biodegradability adequate for bTE were designed and produced by selecting a T F equal to 100 °C for all the compositions used. The biocompatibility of these scaffolds was assessed in vitro by using osteoblast-like MG63 and human mesenchymal stem cells (hMSCs).
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OpenAlex topics: Bone Tissue Engineering Materials · Orthopaedic implants and arthroplasty · biodegradable polymer synthesis and properties
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