Fabrication of hydroxyapatite-poly(ε-caprolactone) scaffolds by a combination of the extrusion and bi-axial lamination processes

Jong Jae Sun, Chang Jun Bae, Young Hag Koh, Hyoun Ee Kim, Hae Won Kim

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Abstract

Hydroxyapatite (HA)/poly(ε-caprolactone) (PCL) composite scaffolds were fabricated using a combination of the extrusion and bi-axial lamination processes. Firstly, HA/PCL composites with various HA contents (0, 50, 60, 70 wt%) were prepared by mixing the HA powders and the molten PCL at 100°C and then extruded through an orifice with dimensions of 600 × 600 μm to produce HA/PCL composite fibers. Isobutyl methacrylate (IBMA) polymer fiber was also prepared in a similar manner for use as a fugitive material. The 3-D scaffold was then produced by the bi-axial lamination of the HA/PCL and IBMA fibers, followed by solvent leaching to remove the IBMA. It was observed that the HA/PCL composites had a superior elastic modulus and biological properties, as compared to the pure PCL. The fabricated HA/PCL scaffold showed a controlled pore structure (porosity of ∼49% and pore size of ∼512 μm) and excellent welding between the HA/PCL fibers, as well as a high compressive strength of ∼7.8 MPa.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1017-1023
Number of pages7
JournalJournal of Materials Science: Materials in Medicine
Volume18
Issue number6
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2007 Jun
Externally publishedYes

Bibliographical note

Funding Information:
Acknowledgment This research was supported by a grant (code no.: 05 K1501–01510) from ‘‘Center for Nanostructured Materials Technology’’ under ‘‘21st Century Frontier R&D Programs’’ of the Ministry of Science and Technology, Korea.

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Biophysics
  • Bioengineering
  • Biomaterials
  • Biomedical Engineering

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