Development of bone-mimicking resin for 3D printing with enhanced mechanical properties using ceramic filler

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Title: Development of bone-mimicking resin for 3D printing with enhanced mechanical properties using ceramic filler
Authors: Wei-Chun Lin, Chia-Cheng Cheng, Jui-Fu Tang, Kuan-Chung Huang, Kevin Chiou, Ying-Ruei Liu, Yu-An Chen, Zhi-Xian Wu, Yu-Hsien Chu, Yu-Chun Huang, Wei-Chih Chen
Source: Polymer Testing, Vol 143, Iss , Pp 108699- (2025)
Publisher Information: Elsevier, 2025.
Publication Year: 2025
Subject Terms: Additive manufacturing, Surgical simulator, 3D printing, Bone-mimic, Polymers and polymer manufacture, TP1080-1185
More Details: In recent years, rapid advancements have been made in the field of additive manufacturing, which is also called three-dimensional (3D) printing. Liquid crystal display (LCD) photo-curing 3D printing is highly regarded for its exceptional printing speed and accuracy. These benefits have been extensively employed in medical applications. After obtaining a 3D model file through medical image scanning techniques, including computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging, it is easy to produce a realistic model with an LCD 3D printer. Furthermore, 3D-printed models can observe the region of interest and facilitate surgical simulation training. However, existing 3D printing materials are inadequate for simulating real bone. The aims of this study are to enhance the mechanical properties of photocured resins with different ceramic powders and to mimic the complexity of the bone structure. Two ceramic particles—aluminum oxide and calcium carbonate—are mixed with the photosensitive resin before polymerization. In addition, appropriate dispersants are used to ensure proper dispersion of the powder in the resin. The rheological properties and mechanical properties of the composite resins are investigated. In this research, the mechanical properties of a newly synthesized composite polymer are significantly improved, with comparable characteristics to those of real bones.
Document Type: article
File Description: electronic resource
Language: English
ISSN: 1873-2348
Relation: http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0142941825000133; https://doaj.org/toc/1873-2348
DOI: 10.1016/j.polymertesting.2025.108699
Access URL: https://doaj.org/article/cdb1f19c885f42de89ba0afc627a4a3d
Accession Number: edsdoj.b1f19c885f42de89ba0afc627a4a3d
Database: Directory of Open Access Journals
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ISSN:18732348
DOI:10.1016/j.polymertesting.2025.108699
Published in:Polymer Testing
Language:English