TABLE 7.

Summary of the in vitro testing methods.

Type of property	Testing methods	Properties to be evaluated	References
Mechanical properties	Compression test	Young’s modulus, compressive strength	Castro et al. (2019)
	Tensile test	Young’s modulus	Yan et al. (2018)
	Three-point bending test	Compressive strength	Yan et al. (2018), Xu and Simon, (2005)
	Fatigue test	Fatigue resistance	Bobbert et al. (2017)
Biological properties	Permeability test	Permeability of the scaffold	Dias et al. (2012), Montazerian et al. (2019)
	Degradation test	Degradation rate	Wei et al. (2017)
	Cell culture test	Cell availability, cell proliferation rate	Pon-on, et al. (2014)
	Immersion test	Weight change (degradation rate)	Yan et al. (2018)
	Viscosity tests	Fluid flow behavior	Wei et al. (2017)