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Developing models to predict mechanical behavior of PCL/PHBV composites for tissue Engineering: A response surface

Javad Esmaeili¹, Maryam Hosseini¹, Ehsan Niknejad¹

¹Department of Applied Sciences, University of Québec in Chicoutimi (UQAC), Quebec, Canada.

Journal of the Mechanical Behavior of Biomedical Materials

|October 24, 2025

Summary

This study developed a predictive model for Poly (3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyvalerate) (PHBV)/Polycaprolactone (PCL) bone scaffolds. Response Surface Methodology accurately predicted scaffold properties, aiding in cost-effective design for bone tissue engineering.

Keywords:

Biomaterial PCL PHBV RSM Scaffold Tissue engineering

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Area of Science:

Biomaterials Science
Tissue Engineering
Computational Modeling

Background:

Poly (3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyvalerate) (PHBV) and Polycaprolactone (PCL) blends are crucial for bone tissue engineering.
Scaffold properties vary significantly with polymer ratios and porosity, impacting suitability for diverse bone mechanical demands.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop and validate a predictive model for PHBV/PCL scaffolds using Response Surface Methodology (RSM).
To correlate scaffold porosity and polymer composition with physicochemical and mechanical properties.
To guide efficient scaffold design for bone tissue engineering applications.

Main Methods:

Fabrication of 13 PHBV/PCL scaffolds with varying porosities.
Experimental characterization of scaffold properties (contact angle, water uptake, mechanical testing).
Development of numerical models using Response Surface Methodology (RSM) for property prediction.

Main Results:

Scaffold properties were strongly influenced by polymer ratio and porosity.
Increasing porosity in PCL-based scaffolds significantly increased water uptake and altered contact angles.
Elastic modulus ranged from 34-931 MPa (wet) and 6-287 MPa (dried).
RSM models achieved high predictive accuracy (R² = 0.93-0.99).

Conclusions:

Response Surface Methodology is a reliable tool for predicting PHBV/PCL scaffold properties.
The predictive model can accelerate scaffold optimization for bone tissue engineering.
This approach supports tailored scaffold design based on specific bone tissue requirements.