Preparation and characterization of poly ε-caprolactone-gelatin/multi-walled carbon nanotubes electrospun scaffolds for cartilage tissue engineering applications

Designing scaffolds with appropriate mechanical properties is a challenge in tissue engineering. In this study the poly ε-caprolactone (PCL)/gelatin with 1 wt.% of multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWNTs) fabricated through electrospinning method. The presence of MWNTs led to an increase in the hydrophilicity and tensile strength, while maintaining an appropriate level of porosity percentage. The bioactivity and biodegradation evaluation...