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  • Biomaterials Science
  • Polymer Chemistry
  • Tissue Engineering

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  • Intrinsic electroconductive polymers offer potential for tissue engineering and biomedical devices due to their conductivity and body-sensing capabilities.
  • Challenges with current electroconductive polymers include poor processability and biocompatibility, hindering the development of effective biomaterials and devices.
  • Existing poly (ε-caprolactone) (PCL) scaffolds lack sufficient electroactivity for certain advanced biomedical applications.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a novel method for coating 3D-printed poly (ε-caprolactone) (PCL) scaffolds with intrinsic electroconductive polypyrrole (PPy) and gelatin (GEL).
  • To enhance the electrical conductivity, biocompatibility, and mechanical properties of PCL scaffolds for advanced biomedical applications.
  • To evaluate the potential of the hybrid scaffolds for tissue engineering, biosensing, and energy harvesting.

Main Methods:

  • A two-step coating method was employed to functionalize 3D-printed PCL scaffolds with polypyrrole (PPy) and gelatin (GEL).
  • The electrical conductivity, ionic conduction, surface topography, and mechanical strength of the hybrid scaffolds were characterized.
  • Human mesenchymal stem cell (hMSC) proliferation and morphology were assessed on the coated scaffolds.
  • The performance of the scaffolds as electrodes for electromyogram (EMG) measurement, piezoresistive sensors, and triboelectric nanogenerators (TENGs) was evaluated.

Main Results:

  • The PPy-GEL coated PCL scaffolds exhibited a 12-order-of-magnitude increase in electrical conductivity compared to pure PCL.
  • The hybrid scaffolds showed improved ionic conduction, a rougher surface topography, and a 5% increase in compressive strength.
  • Human mesenchymal stem cell proliferation was 13% higher on the coated scaffolds after 14 days, with cells adopting a rounded morphology.
  • The scaffolds demonstrated potential as electrodes for EMG measurement, piezoresistive sensing, and as a TENG with an output power density of 4-6 mW m⁻².

Conclusions:

  • The developed two-step coating methodology successfully created multifunctional electroactive PPy-coated PCL biomaterials.
  • The enhanced hybrid scaffolds possess superior electrical and mechanical properties, along with improved biocompatibility for tissue engineering applications.
  • These novel biomaterials hold significant promise for diverse applications including tissue engineering, biosensing, piezoresistive sensors, and triboelectric nanogenerators.