Table 1 Characteristics of G, GC, and GCD scaffolds
Scaffolds | Pore size (μm) | Porosity (%) | Compressive modulus of wet scaffold (kPa) | Swelling ratio (mg water/mg dry scaffold) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
G | 125.3 ± 12.5 | 90.6 ± 2.1 | 36.0 ± 7.2 | 10.1 ± 0.4 |
GC | 103.2 ± 11.7* | 88.2 ± 1.4 | 45.0 ± 5.6 | 6.7 ± 0.7* |
GCD | 91.7 ± 14.3* | 82.9 ± 1.8* | 51.0 ± 5.1* | 4.0 ± 0.8* |