Hierarchically Structured Materials for Bone Regeneration: Biomimetic Morphology, Micro-Mechanics and Properties

摘要

The contribution describes the development of a biocompatible nanocomposite material consisting of a resorbable polymeric matrix and osteoinductive nanoparticles that can be used to manufacture compact products, porous scaffolds, hybrid nanofibers, and alternating porous/compact structures. It is shown that the material has a good balance of stiffness, strength and toughness. The material supports osteoblast proliferation. Based on a modular design principle, several prototypes for hierarchical 3D constructs are proposed.