scholarly journals Electrospun nano-fibrous bilayer scaffold prepared from polycaprolactone/gelatin and bioactive glass for bone tissue engineering

2021 ◽  
Vol 32 (9) ◽  
Author(s):  
Hend Elkhouly ◽  
Wael Mamdouh ◽  
Dalia I. El-Korashy
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Tissue Engineering ◽  
Bioactive Glass ◽  
Bone Tissue Engineering ◽  
Bone Tissue ◽  
Surface Area ◽  
Single Layer ◽  
Cytotoxicity Test ◽  
Degradation Rates

AbstractThis work is focused on integrating nanotechnology with bone tissue engineering (BTE) to fabricate a bilayer scaffold with enhanced biological, physical and mechanical properties, using polycaprolactone (PCL) and gelatin (Gt) as the base nanofibrous layer, followed by the deposition of a bioactive glass (BG) nanofibrous layer via the electrospinning technique. Electrospun scaffolds were characterized using scanning electron microscopy (SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy. Surface area and porosity were evaluated using the nitrogen adsorption method and mercury intrusion porosimetry. Moreover, scaffold swelling rate, degradation rate and in vitro bioactivity were examined in simulated body fluid (SBF) for up to 14 days. Mechanical properties of the prepared scaffolds were evaluated. Cell cytotoxicity was assessed using MRC-5 cells. Analyses showed successful formation of bead-free uniform fibers and the incorporation of BG nanoparticles within fibers. The bilayer scaffold showed enhanced surface area and total pore volume in comparison to the composite single layer scaffold. Moreover, a hydroxyapatite-like layer with a Ca/P molar ratio of 1.4 was formed after 14 days of immersion in SBF. Furthermore, its swelling and degradation rates were significantly higher than those of pure PCL scaffold. The bilayer’s tensile strength was four times higher than that of PCL/Gt scaffold with greatly enhanced elongation. Cytotoxicity test revealed the bilayer’s biocompatibility. Overall analyses showed that the incorporation of BG within a bilayer scaffold enhances the scaffold’s properties in comparison to those of a composite single layer scaffold, and offers potential avenues for development in the field of BTE.

scholarly journals Hydroxyapatite Whisker Reinforced 63s Glass Scaffolds for Bone Tissue Engineering

2015 ◽  
Vol 2015 ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cijun Shuai ◽  
Yiyuan Cao ◽  
Chengde Gao ◽  
Pei Feng ◽  
Tao Xiao ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Fracture Toughness ◽  
Tissue Engineering ◽  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Bioactive Glass ◽  
Bone Tissue Engineering ◽  
Bone Tissue ◽  
Selective Laser Sintering ◽  
Composite Scaffolds

Bioactive glass (BG) is widely used for bone tissue engineering. However, poor mechanical properties are the major shortcomings. In the study, hydroxyapatite nanowhisker (HANw) was used as a reinforcement to improve the mechanical properties. 63s glass/HANw scaffolds were successfully fabricated by selective laser sintering (SLS). It was found that the optimal compressive strength and fracture toughness were achieved when 10 wt.% HANw was added. This led to 36% increase in compressive strength and 83% increase in fracture toughness, respectively, compared with pure 63s glass scaffolds. Different reinforcement mechanisms were analyzed based on the microstructure investigation. Whisker bridging and whisker pulling-out were efficient in absorbing crack propagating energy, resulting in the improvement of the mechanical properties. Moreover, bioactivity and biocompatibility of the scaffolds were evaluated in vitro. The results showed that composite scaffolds with 10 wt.% HANw exhibited good apatite-forming ability and cellular affinity.

scholarly journals Evaluation of 3D hybrid microfiber/nanofiber scaffolds for bone tissue engineering

2014 ◽  
Vol 62 (3) ◽  
pp. 551-556 ◽  
Author(s):  
B. Ostrowska ◽  
J. Jaroszewicz ◽  
E. Zaczynska ◽  
W. Tomaszewski ◽  
W. Swieszkowski ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Tissue Engineering ◽  
Scanning Electron Microscopy ◽  
Bone Tissue Engineering ◽  
Bone Tissue ◽  
Hybrid Structures ◽  
High Porosity ◽  
Testing Stage ◽  
Scanning Electron

Abstract Fabrication of scaffolds for tissue engineering (TE) applications becomes a very important research topic in present days. The aim of the study was to create and evaluate a hybrid polymeric 3D scaffold consisted of nano and microfibers, which could be used for bone tissue engineering. Hybrid structures were fabricated using rapid prototyping (RP) and electrospinning (ES) methods. Electrospun nanofibrous mats were incorporated between the microfibrous layers produced by RP technology. The nanofibers were made of poly(L-lactid) and polycaprolactone was used to fabricate microfibers. The micro- and nanostructures of the hybrid scaffolds were examined using scanning electron microscopy (SEM). X-ray microtomographical (μCT) analysis and the mechanical testing of the porous hybrid structures were performed using SkyScan 1172 machine, equipped with a material testing stage. The scanning electron microscopy and micro-tomography analyses showed that obtained scaffolds are hybrid nanofibers/microfibers structures with high porosity and interconnected pores ranging from 10 to 500um. Although, connection between microfibrous layers and electrospun mats remained consistent under compression tests, addition of the nanofibrous mats affected the mechanical properties of the scaffold, particularly its elastic modulus. The results of the biocompatibility tests didn’t show any cytotoxic effects and no fibroblast after contact with the scaffold showed any damage of the cell body, the cells had proper morphologies and showed good proliferation. Summarizing, using RP technology and electrospinning method it is possible to fabricate biocompatible scaffolds with controllable geometrical parameters and good mechanical properties.

Novel three Dimensional Biodegradable Scaffolds for Bone Tissue Engineering

1998 ◽  
Vol 550 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kacey G. Marra ◽  
Phil G. Campbell ◽  
Paul A. Dimilla ◽  
Prashant N. Kumta ◽  
Mark P. Mooney ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Tissue Engineering ◽  
Bone Marrow ◽  
Bone Tissue Engineering ◽  
Bone Tissue ◽  
Bone Growth ◽  
Bone Cell ◽  
Degradation Rates

AbstractWe have constructed osteogenic scaffolds using solid freeform fabrication techniques. Blends of biodegradable polymers, polycaprolactone and poly(D,L-lactic-co-glycolic acid), have been examined as scaffolds for applications in bone tissue engineering. Hydroxyapatite granules were incorporated into the blends and porous discs were prepared. Mechanical properties and degradation rates of the composites were determined. The discs were seeded with rabbit bone marrow or cultured bone marrow stromal cells and in vitro studies were conducted. Electron microscopy and histological analysis revealed an osteogenic composite that supports bone cell growth not only on the surface but throughout the 1 mm thick scaffold as well. Seeded and unseeded discs were mechanically assembled in layers and implanted in a rabbit rectus abdominis muscle. Bone growth was evident after eight weeks in vivo. Electron microscopy and histological analyses indicate vascularization and primitive bone formation throughout the seeded composite, and also a “fusion” of the layers to form a single, solid construct. Finally, we have begun to incorporate the growth factor IGF-I into the scaffold to enhance osteogenicity and/or as an alternative to cell seeding.

scholarly journals Chemical Synthesis, Characterization, and Biocompatibility Study of Hydroxyapatite/Chitosan Phosphate Nanocomposite for Bone Tissue Engineering Applications

2009 ◽  
Vol 2009 ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nabakumar Pramanik ◽  
Debasish Mishra ◽  
Indranil Banerjee ◽  
Tapas Kumar Maiti ◽  
Parag Bhargava ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Tissue Engineering ◽  
Bone Tissue Engineering ◽  
Bone Tissue ◽  
Polymer Matrix ◽  
Homogeneous Distribution ◽  
Cytotoxicity Test ◽  
Engineering Applications ◽  
Cell Culture Study

A novel bioanalogue hydroxyapatite (HAp)/chitosan phosphate (CSP) nanocomposite has been synthesized by a solution-based chemical methodology with varying HAp contents from 10 to 60% (w/w). The interfacial bonding interaction between HAp and CSP has been investigated through Fourier transform infrared absorption spectra (FTIR) and x-ray diffraction (XRD). The surface morphology of the composite and the homogeneous dispersion of nanoparticles in the polymer matrix have been investigated through scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM), respectively. The mechanical properties of the composite are found to be improved significantly with increase in nanoparticle contents. Cytotoxicity test using murine L929 fibroblast confirms that the nanocomposite is cytocompatible. Primary murine osteoblast cell culture study proves that the nanocomposite is osteocompatible and highly in vitro osteogenic. The use of CSP promotes the homogeneous distribution of particles in the polymer matrix through its pendant phosphate groups along with particle-polymer interfacial interactions. The prepared HAp/CSP nanocomposite with uniform microstructure may be used in bone tissue engineering applications.

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