Biodegradable Polymer-Nanoceramic Composite for Bone Regeneration

  • Kim, Sang-Soo (Department of Bioengineering, Hanyang University) ;
  • Park, Min-Sun (Department of Chemical Engineering, Hanyang University) ;
  • Kim, Byung-Soo (Department of Bioengineering, Hanyang University)
  • Published : 2006.10.13

Abstract

PLGA/HA composite scaffold fabricated by GF/PL method showed enhanced mechanical property, hydrophilicity and osteoconductivity compared with the SC/PL scaffolds, and this enhancement was most likely due to a higher extent of exposure of HA particles to the scaffold surface. The biodegradable polymer/bioceramic composite scaffolds fabricated by the GF/PL method could enhance bone regeneration efficacy for the treatment of bone defects compared with conventional composite scaffolds.

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