Structural, mechanical, thermal, and in-vitro characterization of tricalcium phosphate loaded Polyvinylalcohol film
摘要
A bioresorbable film composed of 10 wt% β-tricalcium phosphate (BTCP) integrated into a 10 wt% PVA matrix was successfully fabricated via solution casting method. Structural analysis using FESEM revealed agglomerated BTCP particles within the PVA matrix, while EDX quantified the elemental composition as Carbon (55.34%), Oxygen (32.82%), Calcium (7.20%), Sulfur (3.84%), Phosphorus (0.50%), and Sodium (0.30%). XRD confirmed a monoclinic gypsum-like structure with an average crystallite size of 110.83 nm. Thermal analysis showed a peak melting temperature of 165.9 °C and energy absorption of 164.4 J/g, with thermal stability up to 160 ± 5 °C and a total mass loss of 68.95% by 550 °C. Mechanical testing indicated a tensile strength of 3.42 MPa, an elastic modulus of 2.5 MPa, and a fracture strain of 16.4%, aligning with requirements for soft-load biomedical scaffolds. In-vitro cytotoxicity using L929 cells demonstrated high viability of 90% at 5 µL and moderate cytotoxicity (64%) at 100 µL, indicating concentration-dependent biocompatibility. These results support the film’s suitability for biomedical applications such as bone grafts, scaffold coatings, and biodegradable membranes.