The porosity, compressive strength and modulus of the scaffoldsa.
Scaffold | Porosity (%) | Compressive strength (MPa) | Modulus (MPa) |
---|---|---|---|
PCL | 76.1 ± 0.32 | 11.9 ± 1.57* | 72.3 ± 11.4 |
PCL/PVAc | 74.9 ± 0.67 | 3.9 ± 0.28 | 26.6 ± 1.9 |
PCL/HA | 74.1 ± 0.17 | 9.5 ± 0.98 | 125.4 ± 15.1* |
PCL/PVAc/HA | 74.2 ± 0.54 | 6.3 ± 0.86 | 55.5 ± 15.4 |
* indicate significant higher group compared to the others (p < 0.05, n = 5).