Fabrication and characterization of 3D-printed biocomposite scaffolds based on PCL and silanated silica particles for bone tissue regeneration

• Published in: Chemical engineering journal (Lausanne, Switzerland : 1996) Vol. 360; pp. 519 - 530
• Main Authors: Jeon, HoJun, Lee, Minji, Yun, Seokhwan, Kang, Donggu, Park, Keun-ho, Choi, Seongjun, Choi, Eunjeong, Jin, Songwan, Shim, Jin-Hyung, Yun, Won-Soo, Yoon, Beom-Jin, Park, Jongbong
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier B.V 15.03.2019
• Subjects: Composite scaffolds; Guided bone regeneration; Poly(ɛ-caprolactone); Silane-modification; Silica; Composite scaffolds; Guided bone regeneration; Silane-modification; Poly(ɛ-caprolactone); Silica

[Display omitted] •Composite scaffolds consisting of PCL and silanated silica particles were proposed for bone tissue regeneration.•The composite scaffolds were fabricated using a simple melt-blending method and a melt-3D printing process.•The composite scaffolds showed remarkable physical propertie...