1 Production and characterization of PCL (Polycaprolactone) coated TCP/nanoBG composite scaffolds by sponge foam method for orthopedic applications https://jourcc.com/index.php/jourcc/article/view/jcc216 10.29252/jcc.2.1.6 20.1001.1.26765837.2020.2.2.6.4 1 Bio-ceramics are a set of ceramic materials which possess an important feature called biocompatibility. Bioglass is one of the most applicable ceramic materials which results in bioactivity improvement due to the presence of Si as an ossification material. Besides, PCL polymer supported by bioglass nanoparticles was used to improve the mechanical properties. In this study, we combined TCP (Tricalciumphosphate) with NBG (nano-bioglass) with 4 different amounts (10%, 20%, 30% and 0%) to produce composite scaffolds (lost sponge foam method); then, we coated these composites by PCL (Polycaprolactone) biopolymer, and eventually, we evaluated its bioactivity, biodegradability and mechanical properties. 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