An electrospun strong PCL/PU composite vascular graft with mechanical anisotropy and cyclic stability

  • Fengyun Guo
  • , Nü Wang*
  • , Li Wang
  • , Lanlan Hou
  • , Lan Ma
  • , Jing Liu
  • , Yuee Chen
  • , Bingbing Fan
  • , Yong Zhao
  • *Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

A strong PCL/PU (polycaprolactone/polyurethane) vascular graft was fabricated using electrospinning. By regulating the content of PCL, the composite scaffolds show an obvious mechanical enhancement with strength up to 69.95 MPa. Furthermore, the scaffolds exhibit high porosity, mechanical anisotropy, cell compatibility and cycle performance, which are important for tissue engineering applications.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)4782-4787
Number of pages6
JournalJournal of Materials Chemistry A
Volume3
Issue number9
DOIs
StatePublished - 7 Mar 2015

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 7 - Affordable and Clean Energy
    SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy

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