Development of optimized design method of scaffold materials for regenerative medicine using CT-FEA/3D-printing and nano-surface modification

2017 Fiscal Year Final Research Report

• Project/Area Number: 15K13836
• Research Category: Grant-in-Aid for Challenging Exploratory Research
• Allocation Type: Multi-year Fund
• Research Field: Materials/Mechanics of materials
• Research Institution: Kyushu University
• Principal Investigator: Todo Mitsugu 九州大学, 応用力学研究所, 准教授 (80274538)
• Project Period (FY): 2015-04-01 – 2018-03-31
• Keywords: 生体材料 / 有限要素法 / 組織工学 / 整形外科 / インプラント / 多孔質材料

Outline of Final Research Achievements

In this research, a biomechanically optimized design and fabrication method was established by using CT-FEM and 3D-printing technique. Furthermore, 2-phase porous inorganic/organic composite materials were developed in order to improve the biocompatibility and cell affinity. As the polymeric phase, polymer blend of PLLA and PCL was introduced to control the mechanical properties by changing the blend ratio. Thus, a novel composite material was successfully developed for bone tissue engineering.

Free Research Field

生体力学