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Summary of compression testing.
| Specimen Composition | Mechanical Properties | Mean | SD |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLA/PCL | Ultimate Strain (%) | 9.22 | 1.92 |
| Ultimate Stress (MPa) | 76.85 | 3.16 | |
| Modulus of Elasticity (GPa) | 1.02 | 0.04 | |
| PLA/PCL/5HA | Ultimate Strain (%) | 9.13 | 2.37 |
| Ultimate Stress (MPa) | 81.14 | 2.64 | |
| Modulus of Elasticity (GPa) | 1.23 | 0.34 | |
| PLA/PCL/15HA | Ultimate Strain (%) | 10.74 | 1.24 |
| Ultimate Stress (MPa) | 82.72 * | 1.76 | |
| Modulus of Elasticity (GPa) | 1.06 | 0.14 |
* Statistically significant vs. PLA/PCL.
