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Area of Science:

  • Biomaterials Science
  • Tissue Engineering
  • Polymer Science

Background:

  • Bone regeneration strategies often utilize composite electrospun scaffolds mimicking natural bone extracellular matrix (ECM).
  • While nano-sized hydroxyapatite (HA) offers high bioactivity, its tendency to agglomerate poses mechanical challenges.
  • Micro-sized HA presents an alternative, but its influence on scaffold properties requires detailed investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the effects of two types of micron-sized hydroxyapatite (HA), spray-dried (HA1) and sintered (HA2), on the properties of polylactic acid (PLA) electrospun scaffolds.
  • To evaluate how polymer concentration, filler type, and filler concentration impact scaffold morphology, mechanical properties, bioactivity, and degradation.

Main Methods:

  • Electrospinning of PLA with varying concentrations of HA1 and HA2 (micron-sized particles).
  • Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) to analyze scaffold morphology and fiber diameter.
  • Immersion in simulated body fluid (SBF) to assess apatite precipitation (bioactivity).
  • In vitro degradation studies over 14 days.
  • Thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) to determine thermal stability.

Main Results:

  • Incorporation of HA significantly affected PLA fiber diameter and surface roughness.
  • Apatite precipitation rates in SBF were similar for HA1 and HA2 scaffolds but influenced by fiber diameter and surface HA presence.
  • HA2-filled scaffolds exhibited lower in vitro degradation rates due to better HA dispersion and reduced interfacial voids.
  • Increased filler surface area enhanced thermal stability by reducing polymer thermal degradation.

Conclusions:

  • Micron-sized HA particles, specifically HA2, can be effectively incorporated into PLA electrospun scaffolds.
  • These scaffolds demonstrate promising potential for bone regeneration, offering improved mechanical and thermal properties compared to nanoparticle-filled counterparts.
  • The study highlights the importance of filler dispersion and surface characteristics in determining scaffold performance for bone tissue engineering.