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Freeze Extrusion Fabrication of 13-93 Bioactive Glass Scaffolds for Bone Repair
Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Medicine
  • Nikhil D. Doiphode
  • Tieshu Huang
  • Ming-Chuan Leu, Missouri University of Science and Technology
  • M. N. Rahaman, Missouri University of Science and Technology
  • D. E. Day, Missouri University of Science and Technology
Abstract

A solid freeform fabrication technique, freeze extrusion fabrication (FEF), was investigated for the creation of three-dimensional bioactive glass (13-93) scaffolds with pre-designed porosity and pore architecture. An aqueous mixture of bioactive glass particles and polymeric additives with a paste-like consistency was extruded through a narrow nozzle, and deposited layer-by-layer in a cold environment according to a computer-aided design (CAD) file. Following sublimation of the ice in a freeze dryer, the construct was heated according to a controlled schedule to burn out the polymeric additives (below ~500°C), and to densify the glass phase at higher temperature (1 h at 700°C). The sintered scaffolds had a gridlike microstructure of interconnected pores, with a porosity of ~50%, pore width of ~300 µm, and dense glass filaments (struts) with a diameter or width of ~300 µm. The scaffolds showed an elastic response during mechanical testing in compression, with an average compressive strength of 140 MPa and an elastic modulus of 5-6 GPa, comparable to the values for human cortical bone. These bioactive glass scaffolds created by the FEF method could have potential application in the repair of load-bearing bones.

Department(s)
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Second Department
Materials Science and Engineering
Keywords and Phrases
  • Surfaces and Interfaces-Thin Films,
  • Characterization and Evaluation of Materials,
  • Metallic Materials,
  • Polymer Sciences,
  • Biomaterials,
  • Ceramics-Glass-Composites-Natural Methods
Document Type
Article - Journal
Document Version
Citation
File Type
text
Language(s)
English
Rights
© 2011 Springer Verlag, All rights reserved.
Publication Date
3-1-2011
Publication Date
01 Mar 2011
Citation Information
Nikhil D. Doiphode, Tieshu Huang, Ming-Chuan Leu, M. N. Rahaman, et al.. "Freeze Extrusion Fabrication of 13-93 Bioactive Glass Scaffolds for Bone Repair" Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Medicine Vol. 22 Iss. 3 (2011) p. 515 - 523 ISSN: 0957-4530
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/ming-leu/156/