3D Powder Printing of β-Tricalcium Phosphate Ceramics Using Different Strategies

Custom made macroporous β‐tricalcium phosphate (β‐TCP) bone substitutes were fabricated using 3D powder printing comparing three different preparation strategies. Samples fabricated using a novel hydraulic cement setting reaction showed the best printing resolution and highest mechanical performance...

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Published in:Advanced engineering materials 2008-12, Vol.10 (12), p.B67-B71
Main Authors: Vorndran, E., Klarner, M., Klammert, U., Grover, L. M., Patel, S., Barralet, J. E., Gbureck, U.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Bone substitute material
Cross-disciplinary physics: materials science
rheology
Exact sciences and technology
Materials science
Materials synthesis
materials processing
Physics
Rapid prototyping
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Summary:Custom made macroporous β‐tricalcium phosphate (β‐TCP) bone substitutes were fabricated using 3D powder printing comparing three different preparation strategies. Samples fabricated using a novel hydraulic cement setting reaction showed the best printing resolution and highest mechanical performance. This method is a significant step forward in producing β‐TCP monoliths by rapid prototyping and would decrease processing time for commercial fabrication due to their rapid hardening and ease of handling.
ISSN:1438-1656
1527-2648
DOI:10.1002/adem.200800179