Research Article

Preliminary In Vitro Assessment of Stem Cell Compatibility with Cross-Linked Poly(ε-caprolactone urethane) Scaffolds Designed through High Internal Phase Emulsions

Table 1

Elemental composition of PCLU scaffold (prepared with 7 mL of toluene and 34 mL of water) as determined by EDX analysis (accelerating voltage = 15 kV, acquisition time = 196.6 s)a.

Element (wt.%)
CarbonOxygenNitrogenOther

PCLU-theory65.026.98.1
PCLU scaffold73.4 ± 3.926.6 ± 3.90None

aThe expected elemental compositions based on the stoichiometry of PCLU are included for comparison. Values are reported as averages and standard deviations. EDX analysis was performed on 8 samples.