| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1491392 | Materials Research Bulletin | 2009 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
A porous scaffold comprising a β-tricalcium phosphate matrix and bioactive glass powders was fabricated by foaming method and the effects of surfactants as foaming agent on microstructure of scaffolds were investigated. Foaming capacity and foam stability of different surfactants in water firstly were carried out to evaluate their foam properties. The porous structure and pore size distribution of the scaffolds were systematically characterized by scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and an optical microscopy connected to an image analyzer. The results showed that the foam stability of surfactant has more remarkable influence on their microstructure such as pore shape, size and interconnectivity than the foaming ability of one. Porous scaffolds fabricated using nonionic surfactant Tween 80 with large foam stability exhibited higher open and total porosities, and fully interconnected porous structure with a pore size of 750-850 μm.
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Authors
Xi Wang, Jian-Ming Ruan, Qi-Yuan Chen,