Polymer Composites Reinforced by Nanotubes as Scaffolds for Tissue Engineering

Table 1

Comparison of CNTs/polymer composites with various fabricating methods.

Method	Advantages	Disadvantages
Solution mixing	Wider applicability, better dispersion	Low stability, residual solution
Melt blending	Wide applicability, good dispersion	Poor dispersion, large residual stress, and low interfacial bonding strength
In situ polymerization	Widest applicability, best dispersion	Residual monomer, matrix strength decline, and large residual stress
Latex technology	Versatile, reproducible, and reliable	Mechanical properties of the material were not significantly improved