Table 2 Compressive strength, compressive modulus and modulus of resilience of scaffolds prepared using different material preparation techniques of PCL/nHA 30% reported as mean ± SD (CV%)
From: 3D printing PCL/nHA bone scaffolds: exploring the influence of material synthesis techniques
Preparation Technique | Yield Strength (MPa) | Compressive Modulus (MPa) | Modulus of Resilience |
|---|---|---|---|
Melt-Blending | 4.81 ± 0.24 (5.0%) | 39.71 ± 3.38 (8.5%) | 0.29 ± 0.03 (10%) |
Liquid Solvent | N/A | N/A | NA |
Solid Solvent | 4.71 ± 0.43 (9.1%) | 57.81 ± 1.96 (3.4%) | 0.19 ± 0.02 (11%) |
Powder Blending | 10.40 ± 1.39 (13%) | 116.73 ± 45.23 (39%) | 0.46 ± 0.19 (41%) |