Scaffold surface modifications and culture conditions as key parameters to develop cartilage and bone tissue engineering implants

Abstract

3.2.Characterization and validation of ceramic-polymer composite scaffolds 3.3. Development and evaluation of polymer based composite scaffolds: Development of composite scaffolds series 3.3.1. Morphology and microstructure VI 3.3.2. Crystallinity and ceramic content 3.3.3. Mechanical properties 3.3.4. Discussion 3.3.5 Conclusions 3.4. Development and evaluation of polymer based composite scaffolds: PCL/PLLA composite scaffolds degradation study 3.4.1. Morphology and physico-chemical properties 3.4.2 Morphology and microstructure evolution 3.4.3. Weight loss evolution 3.4.4. Mechanical properties 3.4.5. Discussion 3.4.6 Conclusions 3.5. Annex: In vitro and in vivo scaffold evaluation as potential spinal fusion strip 3.5.1. Discussion 3.6. Chapter discussion 4. Macroporous PCL constructs for cartilage tissue engineering: Results and discussion.