Forming 3D scaffolds of hydroxyapatite-gelatin nano-composites using mechanical method and selective solid etching method

C. C. Ko, William H Douglas, T. M. Chu, M. C. Chang, R. A. Narayanan, Wei-Shou Hu

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Abstract

Direct mechanical approaches and selective solid etching methods were developed to create a 3D porous scaffold of hydroxyapatite-gelatin (HAP-GEL) nanocomposites. The mechanical method creates a regular array of pores but with limited architectures. The selective solid etching using computer aided design (CAD) can create controlled pore structures, but with shrinkage cracks. It has been possible to eliminate cracks using hydraulic pressure for dehydration; this technique in combination with the selective solid etching method is currently under developing.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationTransactions - 7th World Biomaterials Congress
Pages124
Number of pages1
StatePublished - 2004
EventTransactions - 7th World Biomaterials Congress - Sydney, Australia
Duration: May 17 2004May 21 2004

Publication series

NameTransactions - 7th World Biomaterials Congress

Other

OtherTransactions - 7th World Biomaterials Congress
Country/TerritoryAustralia
CitySydney
Period5/17/045/21/04

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