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  • Polymer-based piezoelectric biomaterials are crucial for tissue engineering.
  • Scaffold morphology significantly influences cell behavior.
  • Poly(hydroxybutyrate-co-hydroxyvalerate) (PHBV) is a promising piezoelectric biopolymer.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the effect of morphology on PHBV properties.
  • To evaluate pristine and magnetically active PHBV composites.
  • To assess the suitability of PHBV materials for tissue engineering.

Main Methods:

  • PHBV processed into films, fibers, microspheres, and 3D scaffolds.
  • Production of magnetically active PHBV-cobalt ferrite composites.
  • Evaluation of physico-chemical, thermal, magnetic, mechanical, and cytotoxicity properties.

Main Results:

  • Morphology minimally impacts pristine PHBV properties.
  • Cobalt ferrite addition alters PHBV crystallinity.
  • Young's modulus increases with morphology and cobalt ferrite content.
  • Both pristine and composite PHBV samples are non-cytotoxic.

Conclusions:

  • PHBV and its cobalt ferrite composites are suitable for tissue engineering.
  • Morphology and composition influence material properties and applicability.
  • Non-cytotoxicity confirms safety for biomedical applications.