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Sinha R, Sanchez A, Camara-Torres M, Uriszar-Aldaca IC, Calore AR, Harings J, Gambardella A, Ciccarelli L, Vanzanella V, Sisani M, Scatto M, Wendelbo R, Perez S, Villanueva S, Matanza A, Patelli A, Grizzuti N, Mota C, Moroni L. Additive Manufactured Scaffolds for Bone Tissue Engineering: Physical Characterization of Thermoplastic Composites with Functional Fillers. ACS APPLIED POLYMER MATERIALS 2021; 3:3788-3799. [PMID: 34476399 PMCID: PMC8397295 DOI: 10.1021/acsapm.1c00363] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/18/2021] [Accepted: 07/20/2021] [Indexed: 05/09/2023]
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Thermoplastic polymer-filler composites are excellent materials for bone tissue engineering (TE) scaffolds, combining the functionality of fillers with suitable load-bearing ability, biodegradability, and additive manufacturing (AM) compatibility of the polymer. Two key determinants of their utility are their rheological behavior in the molten state, determining AM processability and their mechanical load-bearing properties. We report here the characterization of both these physical properties for four bone TE relevant composite formulations with poly(ethylene oxide terephthalate)/poly(butylene terephthalate (PEOT/PBT) as a base polymer, which is often used to fabricate TE scaffolds. The fillers used were reduced graphene oxide (rGO), hydroxyapatite (HA), gentamicin intercalated in zirconium phosphate (ZrP-GTM) and ciprofloxacin intercalated in MgAl layered double hydroxide (MgAl-CFX). The rheological assessment showed that generally the viscous behavior dominated the elastic behavior (G″ > G') for the studied composites, at empirically determined extrusion temperatures. Coupled rheological-thermal characterization of ZrP-GTM and HA composites showed that the fillers increased the solidification temperatures of the polymer melts during cooling. Both these findings have implications for the required extrusion temperatures and bonding between layers. Mechanical tests showed that the fillers generally not only made the polymer stiffer but more brittle in proportion to the filler fractions. Furthermore, the elastic moduli of scaffolds did not directly correlate with the corresponding bulk material properties, implying composite-specific AM processing effects on the mechanical properties. Finally, we show computational models to predict multimaterial scaffold elastic moduli using measured single material scaffold and bulk moduli. The reported characterizations are essential for assessing the AM processability and ultimately the suitability of the manufactured scaffolds for the envisioned bone regeneration application.
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Affiliation(s)
- Ravi Sinha
- MERLN
Institute for Technology-Inspired Regenerative Medicine, Maastricht University, Maastricht 6229 ER, The Netherlands
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- TECNALIA,
Basque Research and Technology Alliance (BRTA), Mikeletegi 2, San Sebastián 20009, Spain
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- MERLN
Institute for Technology-Inspired Regenerative Medicine, Maastricht University, Maastricht 6229 ER, The Netherlands
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- MERLN
Institute for Technology-Inspired Regenerative Medicine, Maastricht University, Maastricht 6229 ER, The Netherlands
- Biobased
Materials, Sciences, Chemelot Center, Geleen 6167 RD, The Netherlands
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- Biobased
Materials, Sciences, Chemelot Center, Geleen 6167 RD, The Netherlands
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- TECNALIA,
Basque Research and Technology Alliance (BRTA), Mikeletegi 2, San Sebastián 20009, Spain
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- TECNALIA,
Basque Research and Technology Alliance (BRTA), Mikeletegi 2, San Sebastián 20009, Spain
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- Centro
de Fisica de Materiales (CSIC, UPV/EHU), Materials Physics Center (MPC), San Sebastián 20018, Spain
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- Department
of Physics and Astronomy, Padova University, Padova 35131, Italy
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- University
of Naples Federico II, Naples 80125, Italy
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- MERLN
Institute for Technology-Inspired Regenerative Medicine, Maastricht University, Maastricht 6229 ER, The Netherlands
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- MERLN
Institute for Technology-Inspired Regenerative Medicine, Maastricht University, Maastricht 6229 ER, The Netherlands
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Shape fidelity and sterility assessment of 3D printed polycaprolactone and hydroxyapatite scaffolds. JOURNAL OF POLYMER RESEARCH 2021. [DOI: 10.1007/s10965-021-02675-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/16/2023]
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AbstractPolycaprolactone (PCL) and hydroxyapatite (HA) composite are widely used in tissue engineering (TE). They are fit to being processed with three-dimensional (3D) printing technique to create scaffolds with verifiable porosity. The current challenge is to guarantee the reliability and reproducibility of 3D printed scaffolds and to create sterile scaffolds which can be used for in vitro cell cultures. In this context it is important for successful cell culture, to have a protocol in order to evaluate the sterility of the printed scaffolds. We proposed a systematic approach to sterilise 90%PCL-10%HA pellets using a 3D bioprinter before starting the printing process. We evaluated the printability of PCL-HA composite and the shape fidelity of scaffolds printed with and without sterilised pellets varying infill pattern, and the sterility of 3D printed scaffolds following the method established by the United States Pharmacopoeia. Finally, the thermal analyses supported by the Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy were useful to verify the stability of the sterilisation process in the PCL solid state with and without HA. The results show that the use of the 3D printer, according to the proposed protocol, allows to obtain sterile 3D PCL-HA scaffolds suitable for TE applications such as bone or cartilage repair.
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Photodynamic Inactivation is an innovative technique used to combat bacterial and viral infections which involves the use of photosensitizing agents along with light to generate cytotoxic reactive oxygen species able to kill bacteria and viruses. In the first section of this minireview, porphyrin-based fluorophores are shown to be remarkable dye candidates for PDI (photodynamic inactivation) applications. The second section is dedicated to the description of porphyrin-based antimicrobial materials and their potentialities for industrial applications such as in food packaging or antimicrobial medical devices and hygiene. Finally, the failings and perspectives of PDI are analyzed to demonstrate how the PDI technique could be an efficient and ecologically friendly antimicrobial technique.
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- PorphyChem SAS, Dijon 21000, France
- Institut de Chimie Moléculaire de l’Université de Bourgogne, ICMUB, UMR CNRS 6302, Université de Bourgogne Franche-Comté, F-21078, France
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Cámara-Torres M, Duarte S, Sinha R, Egizabal A, Álvarez N, Bastianini M, Sisani M, Scopece P, Scatto M, Bonetto A, Marcomini A, Sanchez A, Patelli A, Mota C, Moroni L. 3D additive manufactured composite scaffolds with antibiotic-loaded lamellar fillers for bone infection prevention and tissue regeneration. Bioact Mater 2021; 6:1073-1082. [PMID: 33102947 PMCID: PMC7569267 DOI: 10.1016/j.bioactmat.2020.09.031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/24/2020] [Revised: 09/07/2020] [Accepted: 09/23/2020] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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Bone infections following open bone fracture or implant surgery remain a challenge in the orthopedics field. In order to avoid high doses of systemic drug administration, optimized local antibiotic release from scaffolds is required. 3D additive manufactured (AM) scaffolds made with biodegradable polymers are ideal to support bone healing in non-union scenarios and can be given antimicrobial properties by the incorporation of antibiotics. In this study, ciprofloxacin and gentamicin intercalated in the interlamellar spaces of magnesium aluminum layered double hydroxides (MgAl) and α-zirconium phosphates (ZrP), respectively, are dispersed within a thermoplastic polymer by melt compounding and subsequently processed via high temperature melt extrusion AM (~190 °C) into 3D scaffolds. The inorganic fillers enable a sustained antibiotics release through the polymer matrix, controlled by antibiotics counterions exchange or pH conditions. Importantly, both antibiotics retain their functionality after the manufacturing process at high temperatures, as verified by their activity against both Gram + and Gram - bacterial strains. Moreover, scaffolds loaded with filler-antibiotic do not impair human mesenchymal stromal cells osteogenic differentiation, allowing matrix mineralization and the expression of relevant osteogenic markers. Overall, these results suggest the possibility of fabricating dual functionality 3D scaffolds via high temperature melt extrusion for bone regeneration and infection prevention.
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- María Cámara-Torres
- Maastricht University, MERLN Institute for Technology-Inspired Regenerative Medicine, Complex Tissue Regeneration Department, Universiteitssingel 40, 6229, ER, Maastricht, the Netherlands
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- Maastricht University, MERLN Institute for Technology-Inspired Regenerative Medicine, Complex Tissue Regeneration Department, Universiteitssingel 40, 6229, ER, Maastricht, the Netherlands
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- Maastricht University, MERLN Institute for Technology-Inspired Regenerative Medicine, Complex Tissue Regeneration Department, Universiteitssingel 40, 6229, ER, Maastricht, the Netherlands
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- TECNALIA, Basque Research and Technology Alliance (BRTA), Mikeletegi Pasealekua 2, 20009, Donostia-San Sebastian, Spain
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- TECNALIA, Basque Research and Technology Alliance (BRTA), Mikeletegi Pasealekua 2, 20009, Donostia-San Sebastian, Spain
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- Prolabin & Tefarm S.r.l., Via Dell'Acciaio, 9 06134, Perugia, Italy
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- Prolabin & Tefarm S.r.l., Via Dell'Acciaio, 9 06134, Perugia, Italy
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- Nadir S.r.l., Via Torino, 155/b, 30172, Venice, Italy
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- Nadir S.r.l., Via Torino, 155/b, 30172, Venice, Italy
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- Department of Environmental Sciences, Informatics and Statistics, Ca’ Foscari University of Venice, Dorsoduro 3246, 30172, Venice, Italy
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- Department of Environmental Sciences, Informatics and Statistics, Ca’ Foscari University of Venice, Dorsoduro 3246, 30172, Venice, Italy
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- TECNALIA, Basque Research and Technology Alliance (BRTA), Mikeletegi Pasealekua 2, 20009, Donostia-San Sebastian, Spain
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- Department of Physics and Astronomy, Padova University, Via Marzolo, 8, 35131, Padova, Italy
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- Maastricht University, MERLN Institute for Technology-Inspired Regenerative Medicine, Complex Tissue Regeneration Department, Universiteitssingel 40, 6229, ER, Maastricht, the Netherlands
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- Maastricht University, MERLN Institute for Technology-Inspired Regenerative Medicine, Complex Tissue Regeneration Department, Universiteitssingel 40, 6229, ER, Maastricht, the Netherlands
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A hybrid additive manufacturing platform to create bulk and surface composition gradients on scaffolds for tissue regeneration. Nat Commun 2021; 12:500. [PMID: 33479251 PMCID: PMC7820014 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-020-20865-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/10/2020] [Accepted: 12/22/2020] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Scaffolds with gradients of physico-chemical properties and controlled 3D architectures are crucial for engineering complex tissues. These can be produced using multi-material additive manufacturing (AM) techniques. However, they typically only achieve discrete gradients using separate printheads to vary compositions. Achieving continuous composition gradients, to better mimic tissues, requires material dosing and mixing controls. No such AM solution exists for most biomaterials. Existing AM techniques also cannot selectively modify scaffold surfaces to locally stimulate cell adhesion. A hybrid AM solution to cover these needs is reported here. A dosing- and mixing-enabled, dual-material printhead and an atmospheric pressure plasma jet to selectively activate/coat scaffold filaments during manufacturing were combined on one platform. Continuous composition gradients in both 2D hydrogels and 3D thermoplastic scaffolds were fabricated. An improvement in mechanical properties of continuous gradients compared to discrete gradients in the 3D scaffolds, and the ability to selectively enhance cell adhesion were demonstrated. Additive Manufacturing has had a large impact on the biomedical field but still lacks tools to generate scaffolds with gradients of physico-chemical properties. Here the authors report on the design of a 3D printer head for continuous gradient printing with an atmospheric pressure plasma jet for simultaneous surface patterning.
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