Table 3 Overview of the mechanical properties of the electrospun scaffolds
Nanofibrous scaffold | Ultimate tensile strength (MPa) | Elongation at break (%) | Young's modulus (MPa) |
|---|---|---|---|
Chitosan (CS) | 6.6 ± 0.8 | 12.5 ± 4.1 | 50.5 ± 8.3 |
Nylon-6 (PA6) | 10.7 ± 0.6 | 20.3 ± 2.8 | 64.9 ± 7.8 |
CS-5CLO8Q | 7.3 ± 1.4 | 10.4 ± 1.4 | 50.3 ± 5.4 |
PA6-PHMB | 11.6 ± 0.7 | 36.3 ± 7.5 | 41.0 ± 8.8 |
Core/shell* | 20.7 ± 2.5 | 14.1 ± 2.1 | 217.5 ± 12.6 |