Electrospinning process is commercially used to form nanofibers as scaffolds in tissue engineering. Similarities in morphology of electrospun nanofibers to the natural extracellular matrix, flexibility, and low cost of the process contribute to their use in regeneration of cartilage, ligaments/tendons, muscles, and bones. Required properties are tailored by the use of appropriate polymers: polyesters, their copolymers, blends with natural biopolymers such as gelatin, collagen, chitosan, or composites with nanoparticles.
Part of the book: Nanofiber Research