Fabrication of polycaprolactone scaffolds using an E-jet 3D printing system

Y. Wu, X. Yu, J. Y.H. Fuh, Y. S. Wong, J. Sun

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Abstract

The electrohydrodynamic jetting (or E-jetting) 3D printing system developed in-house is used as a fiber-based fabrication approach which applies electrical voltage between a nozzle and a substrate to deposit fibers onto the substrate layer by layer. PCL (polycaprolactone) is chosen as biomaterial of scaffolds because of its bio-compatibility and bio-degradability. This study focused on the fiber characteristics impacted by two main parameters, solution dispensing feed rate and plotting speed, to optimize filament diameter, filament formation and stability. Scaffolds fabricated with 70wt% PCL with size of 30×30mm and pore size of 300×300μm were investigated and characterized.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the 1st International Conference on Progress in Additive Manufacturing, Pro-AM 2014
EditorsChee Kai Chua, Wai Yee Yeong, Ming Jen Tan, Erjia Liu
PublisherPro-AM
Pages434-440
Number of pages7
ISBN (Electronic)9789810904463
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2014
Externally publishedYes

Publication series

NameProceedings of the International Conference on Progress in Additive Manufacturing
Volume0
ISSN (Print)2424-8967

Keywords

  • 3D printing
  • E-jetting
  • Polycaprolactone (PCL)

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