What Materials are Commonly Used for Scaffold Design?
Materials used for scaffold design can be broadly classified into three categories:
Natural Polymers: Examples include collagen, gelatin, and chitosan. These materials are biocompatible and can promote cell adhesion. Synthetic Polymers: Examples include polylactic acid (PLA) and polyglycolic acid (PGA). These materials offer tunable mechanical properties and controlled degradation rates. Composite Materials: These combine natural and synthetic polymers to leverage the advantages of both, such as enhanced mechanical strength and biocompatibility.
