Table 1 Dimensions of optimized scaffolds for different material preparation techniques of PCL/nHA reported as mean ± SD (* indicates p < 0.05 when compared to the theoretical CAD value)

Theoretical

0.510

1.96

0.408

127

1.000

Melt-Blending

0.515 ± 0.037

1.92 ± 0.15

0.456 ± 0.030*

89 ± 14*

0.949 ± 0.117

Liquid Solvent

0.544 ± 0.064

1.88 ± 0.25

0.084 ± 0.022*

13 ± 3*

0.875 ± 0.157*

Solid Solvent

0.478 ± 0.062

2.13 ± 0.31

0.413 ± 0.039

73 ± 4*

0.880 ± 0.146*

Powder Blending

0.517 ± 0.035

1.96 ± 0.16

0.390 ± 0.052

107 ± 11

0.873 ± 0.094*