Biomaterials as implants in the orthopedic field for regenerative medicine: metal versus synthetic polymers

FD Al-Shalawi, AH Mohamed Ariff, DW Jung… - Polymers, 2023 - mdpi.com
Patients suffering bone fractures in different parts of the body require implants that will
enable similar function to that of the natural bone that they are replacing. Joint diseases …

Biomaterials for orthopedic applications and techniques to improve corrosion resistance and mechanical properties for magnesium alloy: a review

LDC Gutiérrez Púa, JC Rincón Montenegro… - Journal of Materials …, 2023 - Springer
The present study aims to collect data, compare results and assess techniques used for
improving corrosion resistance and mechanical properties of biodegradable Mg alloys for …

A 3D biomimetic optoelectronic scaffold repairs cranial defects

H Wang, J Tian, Y Jiang, S Liu, J Zheng, N Li… - Science …, 2023 - science.org
Bone fractures and defects pose serious health-related issues on patients. For clinical
therapeutics, synthetic scaffolds have been actively explored to promote critical-sized bone …

Controlling the hierarchical microstructure of bioceramic scaffolds by 3D printing of emulsion inks

Q Liu, T Li, SW Gan, SY Chang, CC Yen, W Zhai - Additive Manufacturing, 2023 - Elsevier
Mechanical and biological properties constitute the most fundamental requirements for bone
tissue engineering (BTE) scaffolds. Nonetheless, existing fabrication strategies find it difficult …

3D printing of customized functional devices for smart biomedical systems

H Yang, H Fang, C Wang, Y Wang, C Qi, Y Zhang… - …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
The escalating demands for smart biomedical systems ignite a significantly growing
influence of three‐dimensional (3D) printing technology. Recognized as a revolutionary and …

[HTML][HTML] 3D Printing photo-induced lignin nanotubes/polyurethane shape memory composite

F Wang, M Jiang, Y Pan, Y Lu, W Xu, Y Zhou - Polymer Testing, 2023 - Elsevier
The excellent flexibility, biocompatibility, and shape memory properties of polyurethane (PU)
have attracted great attention to fabricate devices for application in the fields of electronics …

[HTML][HTML] Direct ink writing of porous Fe scaffolds for bone implants: Pore size evolution and effect on degradation and mechanical properties

C Xu, H Zhang, S Yu, W Wu, L Zhang, Q Liu… - Journal of Materials …, 2023 - Elsevier
Existing research suggested 300∼ 600 μm as the optimal pore size range for metallic bone
implants. The human bones, however, have numerous pores smaller than 300 μm for bone …

[HTML][HTML] Direct ink writing of porous Fe-HA metal-matrix composites (MMCs) with independently adjustable porosity and degradation rate for bone implant applications

C Xu, M Ban, H Zhang, Q Liu, L Ren - Materials & Design, 2022 - Elsevier
The porosity and degradation rate are critical properties of biodegradable bone implants, as
they facilitate the regeneration of bone tissues and ensure a gradual load transfer. Herein …

Material extrusion additive manufacturing of Ti6Al4V bio-inspired bone implants with tunable Young's modulus

C Xu, J Qi, L Zhang, Q Liu, L Ren - Additive Manufacturing, 2023 - Elsevier
The cortical-cancellous porous structure of bone is composed of materials with distinct
Young's moduli, such as ossein and minerals, to achieve its body-supporting and shock …

Novel‐Ink‐Based Direct Ink Writing of Ti6Al4V Scaffolds with Sub‐300 µm Structural Pores for Superior Cell Proliferation and Differentiation

C Xu, Y Xu, H Chen, Q Han, W Wu… - Advanced …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Ti6Al4V scaffolds with pore sizes between 300 and 600 µm are deemed suitable for bone
tissue engineering. However, a significant proportion of human bone pores are smaller than …