Characterizing the mechanical properties of poly-(DTE carbonate) scaffold from the finite element simulation of its microtopology

Yinghui Liu, S. Abramson, J. Kohn, Dajun Zhang

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Abstract

The mechanical properties of poly (DTE carbonate) scaffold are characterized with experimental, numerical, and theoretical tools. These properties are further related to the physical properties of the solid substrate and the micro-topology of the pores. The experimental characterization, along with the simulation using the deterministic finite element method, are achieved. Cellular solid theory was used to model the microstructure of the poly(DTE carbonate) scaffold which has two levels of pores. To understand the structure-properties relationships of the scaffold, the experimental measurements and FEM analysis of enlarged scaffold models made by fused deposition method are conducted. We found good agreement between predicted and experimental values of mechanical properties of FDM scaffolds. It is possible to predict mechanical properties of tissue engineering scaffolds from known architecture and material properties.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationProceedings of the IEEE 29th Annual Northeast Bioengineering Conference
EditorsStanley Reisman, Richard Foulds, Bruno Mantilla
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages168-169
Number of pages2
ISBN (Electronic)0780377672
DOIs
StatePublished - 2003
Event29th IEEE Annual Northeast Bioengineering Conference, NEBC 2003 - Newark, United States
Duration: Mar 22 2003Mar 23 2003

Publication series

NameProceedings of the IEEE Annual Northeast Bioengineering Conference, NEBEC
Volume2003-January
ISSN (Print)1071-121X
ISSN (Electronic)2160-7001

Other

Other29th IEEE Annual Northeast Bioengineering Conference, NEBC 2003
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityNewark
Period3/22/033/23/03

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Bioengineering

Keywords

  • Bones
  • Fabrication
  • Finite element methods
  • Mechanical factors
  • Microstructure
  • Polymers
  • Solid modeling
  • Testing
  • Thermal degradation
  • Tissue engineering

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