Analysis of the Mechanical Properties of Biomaterials found in Nature for the production of Bone Tissue Scaffold

Abstract

During this investigation, the mechanical properties of three biomaterials found in nature (carrots, bamboo, and grapes) were evaluated to determine if they could serve as prototypes for a biocompatible, biodegradable, and non-toxic decellularized scaffold. This scaffold has the potential to accelerate bone tissue growth and enhance fracture healing when impregnated with specific growth factors. In the future, this project could be tested with in vivo samples, depending on its results, if the cells adhere to the material and proliferate, it could aid individuals who suffer from bone injuries, particularly the elderly population. Moreover, it could replace the costly and painful process of bone grafts, enabling a transition to a safe, easy-to-create, painless, and, above all, effective technology.