Abstract
We present a new scalable and general approach for manufacturing structured pores/channels in 3D polymer based scaffolds. The method involves 3D printing of a sacrificial polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) mould whose geometrical features are designed according to the required vascular channel network. Polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) polymer is cast around the PVA mould, cross-linked and then the mould is dissolved, leaving behind a structured porous PDMS scaffold. The fabrication method described here is demonstrated with silicone elastomer but various other natural and synthetic polymers are compatible with this fabrication technique
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Proceedings MicroTAS 2015 |
Publication date | 2015 |
Pages | 1439-1441 |
Publication status | Published - 2015 |
Event | 19th International Conference on Miniaturized Systems for Chemistry and Life Sciences - Hwabaek International Convention Center, Gyeongju-si, Korea, Republic of Duration: 25 Oct 2015 → 29 Oct 2015 Conference number: 19 https://mtas.hdasan.com/ |
Conference
Conference | 19th International Conference on Miniaturized Systems for Chemistry and Life Sciences |
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Number | 19 |
Location | Hwabaek International Convention Center |
Country/Territory | Korea, Republic of |
City | Gyeongju-si |
Period | 25/10/2015 → 29/10/2015 |
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