Robocasting of Bioactive SiO2-P2O5-CaO-MgO-Na2O-K2O Glass Scaffolds
Joint Authors
Baino, Francesco
Barberi, Jacopo
Fiume, Elisa
Massera, Jonathan
Verné, Enrica
Örlygsson, Gissur
Source
Journal of Healthcare Engineering
Issue
Vol. 2019, Issue 2019 (31 Dec. 2019), pp.1-12, 12 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2019-04-11
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
12
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Bioactive silicate glass scaffolds were fabricated by a robocasting process in which all the movements of the printing head were programmed by compiling a script (text file).
A printable ink made of glass powder and Pluronic F-127, acting as a binder, was extruded to obtain macroporous scaffolds with a grid-like three-dimensional structure.
The scaffold architecture was investigated by scanning electron microscopy and microtomographic analysis, which allowed quantifying the microstructural parameters (pore size 150–180 μm and strut diameter 300 μm).
In vitro tests in simulated body fluid (SBF) confirmed the apatite-forming ability (i.e., bioactivity) of the scaffolds.
The compressive strength (around 10 MPa for as-produced scaffolds) progressively decreased during immersion in SBF (3.3 MPa after 4 weeks) but remains acceptable for bone repair applications.
Taken together, these results (adequate porosity and mechanical strength as well as bioactivity) support the potential suitability of the prepared scaffolds for bone substitution.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Baino, Francesco& Barberi, Jacopo& Fiume, Elisa& Örlygsson, Gissur& Massera, Jonathan& Verné, Enrica. 2019. Robocasting of Bioactive SiO2-P2O5-CaO-MgO-Na2O-K2O Glass Scaffolds. Journal of Healthcare Engineering،Vol. 2019, no. 2019, pp.1-12.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Baino, Francesco…[et al.]. Robocasting of Bioactive SiO2-P2O5-CaO-MgO-Na2O-K2O Glass Scaffolds. Journal of Healthcare Engineering No. 2019 (2019), pp.1-12.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Baino, Francesco& Barberi, Jacopo& Fiume, Elisa& Örlygsson, Gissur& Massera, Jonathan& Verné, Enrica. Robocasting of Bioactive SiO2-P2O5-CaO-MgO-Na2O-K2O Glass Scaffolds. Journal of Healthcare Engineering. 2019. Vol. 2019, no. 2019, pp.1-12.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1175239
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1175239