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Composition and porosity extent of GB-1 and GB-2 scaffolds.
| Scaffold type | GB-1 | GB-2 |
|---|---|---|
| HA + β-TCP | HA only | |
| — | — | |
| Phase composition | — | — |
| HA | 85 ± 10 vol% | 100% |
| β-TCP | 15 ± 10 vol% | 0% |
| — | — | |
| Chemical composition | — | — |
| Ca/P molar ratio | 1.6 ± 0.1 | 1.6 ± 0.1 |
| Mg | < 1.5 wt% | — |
| Sr | < 1.5 wt% | — |
| CO3 | < 8 wt% | — |
| — | — | |
| Physical properties | — | — |
| Shape | cylinder | cylinder |
| Total porosity | >45% | >45% |
| Micropore size <10 μm | >30% | >30% |
| Macropore size >10 μm | >30% | >30% |
