Design, fabrication and characterization of PCL electrospun scaffolds—a review

The expanding interest in electrospinning fibers for bioengineering includes a significant use of polyesters, including poly([varepsilon]-caprolactone) (PCL). This review summarizes literature on PCL and selected blends, and provides extensive descriptions of the broad range of parameters used in ma...

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Published in:Journal of materials chemistry 2011-01, Vol.21 (26), p.9419-9453
Main Authors: Cipitria, A., Skelton, A., Dargaville, T. R., Dalton, P. D., Hutmacher, D. W.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Blends
Descriptions
Documents
Electrospinning
Fibers
Materials selection
Polyester resins
Polymer blends
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Summary:The expanding interest in electrospinning fibers for bioengineering includes a significant use of polyesters, including poly([varepsilon]-caprolactone) (PCL). This review summarizes literature on PCL and selected blends, and provides extensive descriptions of the broad range of parameters used in manufacturing such electrospun fibers. Furthermore the chemical, physical and biological approaches for characterizing the electrospun material are described and opinions offered on important information to include in future publications with this electrospun material.
ISSN:0959-9428
1364-5501
DOI:10.1039/c0jm04502k