Interconnection of three-dimensional printing, material science and bone tissue engineering for creating ideal bone scaffolds

Abstract

The interconnection of three-dimensional (3D) printing, material science, and bone tissue engineering holds immense promise in the realm of scaffold development for bone repair. This work delves into the intricate interplay between various factors influencing the success hydroxyapatite biomaterials in bone regeneration, including material selection, porosity, structural design, surface modification, and other mechanical characteristics. Our aim is the pursuit of ideal biomaterials possessing both favorable biological responses and mechanical integrity. Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) is used to analyze the chemical structure of the material, particularly the chemical bonds present. Using SEM, we were subsequently able to analyze the microstructure and nanostructure of the 3D printed hydroxyapatite sample.