Table 2.
Average pore sizes of composite biomaterials evaluated from SEM micrographs by ImageJ 1.41o software.
| Sample Code | Average Pore Size, μm | Main Outcomes |
|---|---|---|
| Ch | 77.61 ± 23.70 | Lamellar morphology with interconnected pores |
| Dex:Ch | 49.43 ± 8.80 | Lamellar morphology with compact pore walls |
| Dex:Ch:CA | 53.45 ± 9.75 | Changed morphology: compact network with isolated pores |
| Dex:Ch:CA:SA | 55.29 ± 8.95 | Lamellar morphology with thicker pore walls |
| Dex:Ch:CA:VE | 50.58 ± 6.91 | Heterogeneous morphology with interconnected pores |
| Dex:Ch:MCh | 65.18 ± 15.88 | Heterogeneous morphology with elongated pores |
| Dex:Ch:MCh:CA | 77.08 ± 14.90 | Heterogeneous morphology with honeycomb-like pores |
| Dex:Ch:MCh:SA | 44.72 ± 6.62 | Changed morphology: compact network with isolated pores and thicker pore walls |
| Dex:Ch:MCh:CA:VE | 35.17 ± 6.58 | Lamellar morphology, thinner pore walls |