3D printed scaffolds of alginate/polyvinylalcohol with silk fibroin based on mimicked extracellular matrix for bone tissue engineering in maxillofacial surgery

This research investigated 3D printed scaffolds of alginate/polyvinylalcohol incorporated with silk fibroin (SF) fabricated by mimicking soft materials similar to bone extracellular matrix. The alginate/polyvinyl alcohol incorporated with 0 %, 0.5 %, 1 %, and 2 % SF were fabricated into 3D printed scaffolds. The morphology was observed using scanning electron microscopy and the structures were characterized by differential scanning calorimetry....