Rationally designed biomimetic bone scaffolds with hierarchical porous-architecture: Microstructure and mechanical performance

A biomimetic strategy was adopted by incorporating nano-fluorcanasite (nFC) within biocompatible and biodegradable poly-(ε-caprolactone) (PCL) matrix to obtain functionally tuned bio-nanocomposite bone scaffolds. A hybrid approach was adopted using fused deposition modelling, solvent casting and the...

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Main Authors: Vijay Shankar Kumawat, Sanchita Bandyopadhyay-Ghosh, Subrata Bandhu Ghosh
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Language:English
Published: Budapest University of Technology and Economics 2023-06-01
Series:eXPRESS Polymer Letters
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Online Access:http://www.expresspolymlett.com/letolt.php?file=EPL-0012371&mi=cd
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author Vijay Shankar Kumawat
Sanchita Bandyopadhyay-Ghosh
Subrata Bandhu Ghosh
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description A biomimetic strategy was adopted by incorporating nano-fluorcanasite (nFC) within biocompatible and biodegradable poly-(ε-caprolactone) (PCL) matrix to obtain functionally tuned bio-nanocomposite bone scaffolds. A hybrid approach was adopted using fused deposition modelling, solvent casting and thermally induced phase separation to develop the scaffolds. Phase evolution study through X-ray diffraction revealed dominant crystalline phases (fluorcanasite and fluorapatite) and enhanced crystallinity of the scaffolds. Microstructural investigation through field emission-scanning electron microscopy revealed interconnected gradient porosities and hierarchical (meso, micro and macro) porous architecture within the scaffolds similar to natural bone. The elemental mapping study further confirmed higher calcium:phosphate (Ca:P) ratio upon nFC incorporation, desirable for bone repair. The volume visualisation through X-ray micro-computed tomography confirmed the presence of porous micro-architecture and homogenous dispersion of nFC particulates within the scaffolds. Mechanical performance of the bio-nanocomposite scaffolds was also found to be enhanced to sustain the load against pore collapse. Enhanced cell viability and cellular proliferation response with human osteosarcoma bone cells established the in-vitro biocompatibility of the scaffolds. Finally, this study opens up a unique pathway in the fabrication of biomimetic bone scaffolds with a highly conducive cellular environment.
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spelling doaj-art-c4cbc2795fa940918d46f38b364d53262025-08-20T03:58:54ZengBudapest University of Technology and EconomicseXPRESS Polymer Letters1788-618X2023-06-0117661062410.3144/expresspolymlett.2023.45Rationally designed biomimetic bone scaffolds with hierarchical porous-architecture: Microstructure and mechanical performanceVijay Shankar KumawatSanchita Bandyopadhyay-GhoshSubrata Bandhu GhoshA biomimetic strategy was adopted by incorporating nano-fluorcanasite (nFC) within biocompatible and biodegradable poly-(ε-caprolactone) (PCL) matrix to obtain functionally tuned bio-nanocomposite bone scaffolds. A hybrid approach was adopted using fused deposition modelling, solvent casting and thermally induced phase separation to develop the scaffolds. Phase evolution study through X-ray diffraction revealed dominant crystalline phases (fluorcanasite and fluorapatite) and enhanced crystallinity of the scaffolds. Microstructural investigation through field emission-scanning electron microscopy revealed interconnected gradient porosities and hierarchical (meso, micro and macro) porous architecture within the scaffolds similar to natural bone. The elemental mapping study further confirmed higher calcium:phosphate (Ca:P) ratio upon nFC incorporation, desirable for bone repair. The volume visualisation through X-ray micro-computed tomography confirmed the presence of porous micro-architecture and homogenous dispersion of nFC particulates within the scaffolds. Mechanical performance of the bio-nanocomposite scaffolds was also found to be enhanced to sustain the load against pore collapse. Enhanced cell viability and cellular proliferation response with human osteosarcoma bone cells established the in-vitro biocompatibility of the scaffolds. Finally, this study opens up a unique pathway in the fabrication of biomimetic bone scaffolds with a highly conducive cellular environment.http://www.expresspolymlett.com/letolt.php?file=EPL-0012371&mi=cdbiopolymers, biocompositesbone scaffoldbiomimeticadditive manufacturingbone tissue engineering
spellingShingle Vijay Shankar Kumawat
Sanchita Bandyopadhyay-Ghosh
Subrata Bandhu Ghosh
Rationally designed biomimetic bone scaffolds with hierarchical porous-architecture: Microstructure and mechanical performance
eXPRESS Polymer Letters
biopolymers, biocomposites
bone scaffold
biomimetic
additive manufacturing
bone tissue engineering
title Rationally designed biomimetic bone scaffolds with hierarchical porous-architecture: Microstructure and mechanical performance
title_full Rationally designed biomimetic bone scaffolds with hierarchical porous-architecture: Microstructure and mechanical performance
title_fullStr Rationally designed biomimetic bone scaffolds with hierarchical porous-architecture: Microstructure and mechanical performance
title_full_unstemmed Rationally designed biomimetic bone scaffolds with hierarchical porous-architecture: Microstructure and mechanical performance
title_short Rationally designed biomimetic bone scaffolds with hierarchical porous-architecture: Microstructure and mechanical performance
title_sort rationally designed biomimetic bone scaffolds with hierarchical porous architecture microstructure and mechanical performance
topic biopolymers, biocomposites
bone scaffold
biomimetic
additive manufacturing
bone tissue engineering
url http://www.expresspolymlett.com/letolt.php?file=EPL-0012371&mi=cd
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