Biomedical Composites of Polycaprolactone/Hydroxyapatite for Bioplotting: Comprehensive Interpretation of the Reinforcement Course.

ABSTRACT: Robust materials in medical applications are sought after and researched, especially for 3D printing in bone tissue engineering. Poly[ε-caprolactone] (PCL) is a commonly used polymer for scaffolding and other medical uses. Its strength is a drawback compared to other polymers. Herein, PCL was mixed with hydroxyapatite (HAp). Composites were developed at various concentrations (0.0-8.0 wt. %, 2.0 step), aiming to enhance the strength of PCL with a biocompatible additive in bioplotting. Initially, pellets were derived from the shredding of filaments extruded after mixing PCL and HAp at predetermined quantities for each composite. Specimens were then manufactured by bioplotting 3D printing. The samples were tested for their thermal and rheological properties and were also mechanically, morpho

SUBMITTER: Petousis M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11396925 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature