Table 2.
Fiber size, pore size, tensile strength and Young’s modulus of collagen/elastin scaffolds alone and in various combinations with PCL. Data were expressed as mean% ± standard error of mean.
| Scaffold | Fiber size (μm) | Pore size (μm2) | Tensile strength (MPa) | Young's modulus (MPa) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Col 5%-Eln 2.5% | 0.11±0.01 | 1.5±0.45 | 1.36±0.15 | 27.94±3.97 |
| Col 5%-Eln 2.5%-PCL 1% | 0.47±0.07 | 8.64±1.16 | NA | NA |
| Col 5%-Eln 2.5%-PCL 5% | 0.72±0.08 | 13.7±4.06 | NA | NA |
| Col 5%-Eln 2.5%-PCL 10% | 0.99±0.1 | 16.31±5.56 | NA | NA |
| Col 10%-Eln 5% | 1.12±0.2 | 14.76±3.19 | 1.99±0.28 | 35.28±7.62 |
| Col 10%-Eln 5%-PCL 1% | 1.07±0.2 | 14.51±5.12 | 1±0.07 | 23.70±0.89 |
| Col 10%-Eln 5%-PCL 5% | 1.19±0.1 | 38.87±11.09 | 0.89±0.09 | 22.43±1.15 |
| Col 10%-Eln 5%-PCL 10% | 1.61±0.2 | 39.06±12.49 | 0.97±0.03 | 20.35±0.80 |