A simple recipe for direct writing complex 45S5 Bioglass (R) 3D scaffolds

resumo

Direct-writing fabrication techniques, such as robocasting, have been ignored up to date for the production of scaffolds from 45S5 Bioglass (R), probably due to difficulties in the preparation of stable high solids loading colloidal suspensions (inks) from 45S5 Bioglass (R) powders using traditional approaches. Here, we report how these difficulties can be overcome. Aqueous suspensions containing 45 vol% of 45S5 Bioglass (R) were successfully prepared using carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) as single multifunctional (dispersant, binder, gelation agent) processing additive. Playing with the molecular weight (MW) and amount of CMC enabled tuning the theological properties of the inks to meet the stringent requirements of robocasting. An incomplete surface coverage allowing bridging flocculation to occur is the key to obtain highly performing inks. (C) 2012 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.

palavras-chave

BIOACTIVE GLASS SCAFFOLDS; PHOSPHATE SCAFFOLDS; CERAMIC SCAFFOLDS; BONE; CALCIUM; REGENERATION

categoria

Materials Science; Physics

autores

Eqtesadi, S; Motealleh, A; Miranda, P; Lemos, A; Rebelo, A; Ferreira, JMF

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agradecimentos

This study was supported by the Junta de Extremadura and FEDER Funds under Grant IB10006. The support of DEMac/CICECO, University of Aveiro, is highly appreciated.

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