Modification of PLGA Nanofibrous Mats by Electron Beam Irradiation for Soft Tissue Regeneration

Table 1

Mechanical properties of e-beam irradiated PLGA nanofiber mats as a function of radiation dose.

E-beam dose (kGy)	Modulus (MPa)	Tensile stress (MPa)	Elongation at break (%)
0	260 ± 7	10.0 ± 0.7	345 ± 10
50	226 ± 21	7.1 ± 0.3	274 ± 25
100	210 ± 14	5.7 ± 0.3	194 ± 21
150	182 ± 18	5.8 ± 0.8	8 ± 1