Fig. 8From: Preparation of antibacterial and osteoconductive 3D-printed PLGA/Cu(I)@ZIF-8 nanocomposite scaffolds for infected bone repairThe bacterial growth on the surface of PLGA scaffolds and PLGA/Cu(I)@ZIF-8 scaffolds. a Observation of bacteria on the surface of PLGA scaffolds and PLGA/Cu(I)@ZIF-8 scaffolds by SEM. b Live and dead bacterial observation on the surface of PLGA scaffolds and PLGA/Cu(I)@ZIF-8 scaffolds after 12 h and 24 h of incubation. c Bacterial adhesion on the surface of PLGA scaffolds and PLGA/Cu(I)@ZIF-8 scaffolds was indirectly detected by colony forming assayBack to article page