Preparation of Nano-Fibrous Poly(L-lactic acid) Scaffold with Hierarchical Pores

2011 ◽  
Vol 418-420 ◽  
pp. 303-306
Author(s):  
Xue Jun Wang ◽  
Tao Lou ◽  
Guo Jun Song
Keyword(s):  
Tissue Engineering ◽  
Lactic Acid ◽  
Pore Size ◽  
Composite Scaffold ◽  
Compressive Modulus ◽  
High Porosity ◽  
Nano Composite ◽  
Hierarchical Pores ◽  
Fiber Size ◽  
Hierarchical Pore

In this study, a nano-fibrous PLLA scaffold with hierarchical pore was sucessfully fabricated using combined TIPS and particle leaching method.The scaffold had a nano-fibrous PLLA matrix (fiber size 100-800 nm), an interconnective hierarchical pores (1.0- 425 μm), high porosity (>96%). The compressive modulus of scaffold with different pore size was between 0.16 MPa to 0.2 Mpa and it decreased with the increased salt size embedded in. The new nano composite scaffold is potentially a very promising scaffold for tissue engineering.

Fabrication of Nano-Fibrous Poly(L-Lactic Acid) Scaffold Enhanced by Silane Modified Chitosan Fibers

2012 ◽  
Vol 152-154 ◽  
pp. 609-612
Author(s):  
Xue Jun Wang ◽  
Tao Lou ◽  
Xiu Ting Lang ◽  
Guo Jun Song
Keyword(s):  
Composite Scaffold ◽  
Fiber Composite ◽  
Fiber Surface ◽  
High Porosity ◽  
Fibrous Scaffold ◽  
Nano Composite ◽  
Modified Chitosan ◽  
Fiber Size ◽  
Chitosan Fiber ◽  
Surface Modified

In this study, A PLLA/silane modified chitosan fiber composite scaffold was sucessfully prepared using thermal induced phase separation method. The PLLA was chemically coupled with chitosan fiber surface using γ-methacryloxypropyl-trimethoxysilane.The composite scaffold had a nano-fibrous PLLA matrix (fiber size 200-750 nm), an interconnective pores ((1-6 μm), high porosity (>90%). Introduced surface modified chitosan fibers into PLLA matrix, it significantly enhanced the nano-fibrous scaffold. The new nano composite scaffold is potentially a very promising scaffold for tissue engineering.

The effect of fiber size and pore size on cell proliferation and infiltration in PLLA scaffolds on bone tissue engineering

2016 ◽  
Vol 30 (10) ◽  
pp. 1545-1551 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xuejun Wang ◽  
Tao Lou ◽  
Wenhua Zhao ◽  
Guojun Song ◽  
Chunyao Li ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Tissue Engineering ◽  
Cell Proliferation ◽  
Bone Tissue Engineering ◽  
Pore Size ◽  
Bone Tissue ◽  
Fiber Size

Porous Silk Fibroin/Alpha Tricalcium Phosphate Composite Scaffolds for Bone Tissue Engineering: A Preliminary Study

2016 ◽  
Vol 695 ◽  
pp. 164-169 ◽  
Author(s):  
Woradej Pichaiaukrit ◽  
Wiriya Juwattanasamran ◽  
Teerasak Damrongrungruang
Keyword(s):  
Tissue Engineering ◽  
Bone Tissue Engineering ◽  
Pore Size ◽  
Bone Tissue ◽  
Silk Fibroin ◽  
Tricalcium Phosphate ◽  
Average Pore Size ◽  
Compressive Modulus ◽  
Tissue Engineering Application ◽  
Potential Candidate

Scaffolds with mechanical properties that mimic the tissue to be restored are critical to maintain the morphology and function of a scaffold after implantation and during tissue regeneration. Silk fibroin (SF), a protein from the Bombyxmori silk worm cocoon, is currently employed in the biomedical field and tissue engineering. The objective of this study was to construct three-dimensional porous silk fibroin/alpha tricalcium phosphate scaffolds for bone tissue engineering application. The scaffolds were fabricated using a solvent casting and salt leaching technique. The hybrid strain of degummed Thai silk fibroin, Nangnoi Srisaket 1 x Mor, was dissolved in hexafluoroisopropanol at 16% (w/v). Alpha tricalcium phosphate (α-TCP) was incorporated to produce 4, 8, 12, and 16 wt% solution and sucrose (particle size 250-450 μm; sucrose/silk fibroin = 8.5/1 w/w) was used as a porogen. The microstructure and pore size, calcium and phosphorus contents, and compressive modulus were evaluated. The scanning electron microscope images revealed the microstructure of scaffolds to be square shaped with continuous interconnected pores. The average pore size of the scaffolds was 265.70 + 67.45 μm. The scaffolds containing 8% (w/w) α-TCP exhibited the highest compressive modulus (64.84 + 16.65 kPa) and the highest calcium content. The results suggested that the scaffolds containing α-TCP may be a potential candidate for application in bone tissue engineering applications.

Microstructural and Mechanical Properties of Polymer-Based Scaffolds Reinforced by Hydroxyapatite

2007 ◽  
Vol 544-545 ◽  
pp. 765-768 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hyeong Ho Jin ◽  
Won Ki Lee ◽  
Hong Chae Park ◽  
Seog Young Yoon
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Tissue Engineering ◽  
Yield Strength ◽  
Pore Size ◽  
Compressive Modulus ◽  
Precipitation Method ◽  
Pore Morphology ◽  
Composite Scaffolds ◽  
Co Precipitation

Various polymer-based scaffolds reinforced by the hydroxyapatite (HAp) for bone tissue engineering were successfully synthesized by in-situ co-precipitation method. The influence of HAp in composite scaffolds on the pore morphology, microstructure, and mechanical properties was investigated. The polymer-based scaffolds appeared to be macroporous and an interconnected open pore microstructure with pore size around 200 μm. The pore structure of the composite scaffolds was not much changed by the presence of HAp but the pore size of the composite scaffolds decreased with adding the HAp. The compressive modulus and yield strength of the polymer-based scaffolds improved by the presence of HAp.

Preparation and characterization of composite scaffold of alginate and cellulose nanofiber from ramie

2018 ◽  
Vol 89 (16) ◽  
pp. 3260-3268 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yuanming Zhang ◽  
Conger Wang ◽  
Yanhui Liu ◽  
Wei Jiang ◽  
Guangting Han
Keyword(s):  
Tissue Engineering ◽  
Mechanical Performance ◽  
Composite Scaffold ◽  
Cellulose Nanofibers ◽  
Ramie Fiber ◽  
High Porosity ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Compact Structure ◽  
Ramie Fibers ◽  
Alginate Scaffold

Alginate scaffold with high porosity has great potential in the field of tissue engineering due to its biocompatibility and degradability. However, the poor mechanical performance of pure alginate scaffold has limited its use in many applications. Cellulose nanofibers (CNFs) have attracted attention as reinforcing agents to fabricate composite scaffolds with alginate. In this paper, CNF obtained from raw ramie fibers was incorporated with sodium alginate to make a composite scaffold by the freeze-drying method. CNF contents of 0.025, 0.05, 0.1, 0.2, 0.4, 0.8, and 1.6% were selected to study the effect of CNF on scaffold characterization. The composite scaffold exhibited fewer pores but more compact structure than the pure alginate scaffold. Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy was used to study the changes in the functional groups between the ramie fiber and its CNF, pure alginate scaffold, and the composite scaffold. X-ray diffraction indicated that the crystallinity of scaffold increased with addition of CNF. The mechanical performance of scaffold was successfully improved by adding CNF, but the porosity and swelling ratio were decreased. Hence, by combining CNF with alginate, the porous structure, mechanical properties, and swelling behaviors could be tailored, which could expand its use in the field of tissue engineering.

Preparation of PLLA/HAP/β-TCP Composite Scaffold for Bone Tissue Engineering

2014 ◽  
Vol 513-517 ◽  
pp. 143-146 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xue Jun Wang ◽  
Tao Lou ◽  
Jing Yang ◽  
Zhen Yang ◽  
Kun Peng He
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Tissue Engineering ◽  
Lactic Acid ◽  
Phase Separation ◽  
Bone Tissue Engineering ◽  
Bone Tissue ◽  
Composite Scaffold ◽  
Thermally Induced Phase Separation ◽  
Composite Scaffolds ◽  
Thermally Induced

In this study, a nanofibrous poly (L-lactic acid) (PLLA) scaffold reinforced by Hydroxyapatite (HAP) and β-tricalcium phosphate (β-TCP) was fabricated using the thermally induced phase separation method. The composite scaffold morphology showed a nanofibrous PLLA matrix and evenly distributed β-TCP/HAP particles. The composite scaffold had interconnective micropores and the pore size ranged 2-10 μm. Introducing β-TCP/HAP particles into PLLA matrix significantly improved the mechanical properties of the composite scaffold. In summary, the new composite scaffolds show a great deal promise for use in bone tissue engineering.

Preparation and Characterization of Layer Structured Porous Chitosan Scaffold for Tissue Engineering

2012 ◽  
Vol 198-199 ◽  
pp. 179-182
Author(s):  
Guo Jun Song ◽  
Xue Jun Wang ◽  
Tao Lou ◽  
Li Yong Lv
Keyword(s):  
Tissue Engineering ◽  
Acetic Acid ◽  
Phase Separation ◽  
Layer Structure ◽  
Compressive Modulus ◽  
High Porosity ◽  
Chitosan Scaffold ◽  
Chitosan Concentration ◽  
Porous Chitosan

In this study, layer structured porous chitosan scaffold was successfully fabricated using thermal induced phase separation method. The scaffold had a layer structure with interconnective pores (50- 300 μm) and high porosity (>90%) using citric or acetic acid as the solvent. However, the results of compressive modulus of the scaffold showed that acetic acid was a better choice, and the compressive modulus of scaffold increased with chitosan concentration in acetic acid. The scaffold is very promising for tissue engineering.

scholarly journals Tissue Engineering 3D Porous Scaffolds Prepared from Electrospun Recombinant Human Collagen (RHC) Polypeptides/Chitosan Nanofibers

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (11) ◽  
pp. 5096
Author(s):  
Aipeng Deng ◽  
Yang Yang ◽  
Shimei Du
Keyword(s):  
Tissue Engineering ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Great Promise ◽  
Porous Scaffolds ◽  
High Porosity ◽  
Engineering Applications ◽  
Nanofibrous Scaffolds ◽  
Human Collagen ◽  
Hierarchical Pore ◽  
Nih 3T3

Electrospinning, the only method that can continuously produce nanofibers, has been widely used to prepare nanofibers for tissue engineering applications. However, electrospinning is not suitable for preparing clinically relevant three-dimensional (3D) nanofibrous scaffolds with hierarchical pore structures. In this study, recombinant human collagen (RHC)/chitosan nanofibers prepared by electrospinning were combined with porous scaffolds produced by freeze drying to fabricate 3D nanofibrous scaffolds. These scaffolds exhibited high porosity (over 80%) and an interconnected porous structure (ranging from sub-micrometers to 200 μm) covered with nanofibers. As confirmed by the characterization results, these scaffolds showed good swelling ability, stability, and adequate mechanical strength, making it possible to use the 3D nanofibrous scaffolds in various tissue engineering applications. In addition, after seven days of cell culturing, NIH 3T3 was infiltrated into the scaffolds while maintaining its morphology and with superior proliferation and viability. These results indicated that the 3D nanofibrous scaffolds hold great promise for tissue engineering applications.

scholarly journals Calcium Silicate/Chitosan-Coated Electrospun Poly (lactic acid) Fibers for Bone Tissue Engineering

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chu-Jung Su ◽  
Ming-Gene Tu ◽  
Li-Ju Wei ◽  
Tuan-Ti Hsu ◽  
Chia-Tze Kao ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Tissue Engineering ◽  
Lactic Acid ◽  
Bone Tissue Engineering ◽  
Bone Tissue ◽  
Calcium Silicate ◽  
Composite Scaffold ◽  
Organic Polymer ◽  
Poly Lactic Acid ◽  
Ideal Candidate

Electrospinning is the versatile technique to generate large quantities of micro- or nano-fibers from a wide variety of shapes and sizes of polymer. Natural bone is a hierarchically composites with the dispersion of inorganic ceramic along organic polymer. The aim of this study, the electrospun poly (lactic acid) (PLA) mats coated with chitosan (CH) and calcium silicate (CS) powder were fabricated. The morphology, chemical composition, and surface properties of CS/CH-PLA composites were characterized by scanning electron microscopy, X-ray diffraction, and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy. In vitro, the CS/CH-coated PLA mats increased the formation of apatite on the surface when soaking in cell cultured medium. During culture, the adhesion and proliferation of the human mesenchymal stem cells (hMSCs) cultured on CS/CH-PLA were significantly promoted relative to those on PLA. Collagen I and fibronectin levels and promoted cell adhesion were observed upon an increase in CS content. Further, compared to PLA mats without CS/CH, CS10 and CS15 mats markedly enhanced the proliferation of hMSCs as well as their osteogenesis properties, which was characterized by bone-related gene expression. Our results demonstrated that the biodegradable and electroactive CS/CH-PLA mats had potential application as an ideal candidate for bone tissue engineering. Together, findings from this study clearly demonstrated that PLLA-C2S composite scaffold may function as an ideal candidate for bone tissue engineering.

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