scholarly journals Scaffolds for Tissue Engineering Via Thermally Induced Phase Separation

10.5772/25476 ◽  
2011 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carlos A. ◽  
Imelda Olivas-Armendariz ◽  
Javier S. ◽  
Perla E.
Keyword(s):  
Tissue Engineering ◽  
Phase Separation ◽  
Thermally Induced Phase Separation ◽  
Thermally Induced

scholarly journals Water Uptake in PHBV/Wollastonite Scaffolds: A Kinetics Study

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
pp. 74 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ribas ◽  
Montanheiro ◽  
Montagna ◽  
Prado ◽  
Campos ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Tissue Engineering ◽  
Phase Separation ◽  
Cell Growth ◽  
Cell Viability ◽  
Water Uptake ◽  
Kinetic Mechanism ◽  
Kinetics Study ◽  
Biological Applications ◽  
Thermally Induced Phase Separation ◽  
Thermally Induced

Poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyvalerate) (PHBV) is a widely studied polymer and it has been found that porous PHBV materials are suitable for substrates for cell cultures. A crucial factor for scaffolds designed for tissue engineering is the water uptake. This property influences the transport of water and nutrients into the scaffold, which promotes cell growth. PHBV has significant hydrophobicity, which can harm the production of cells. Thus, the addition of α-wollastonite (WOL) can modify the PHBV scaffold’s water uptake. To our knowledge, a kinetics study of water uptake of α-wollastonite phase powder and the PHBV matrix has not been reported. In this work, PHBV and WOL, (PHBV/WOL) films were produced with 0, 5, 10, and 20 wt % of WOL. Films were characterized, and the best concentrations were chosen to produce PHBV/WOL scaffolds. The addition of WOL in concentrations up to 10 wt % increased the cell viability of the films. MTT analysis showed that PHBV/5%WOL and PHBV/10%WOL obtained cell viability of 80% and 98%, respectively. Therefore, scaffolds with 0, 5 and 10 wt % of WOL were fabricated by thermally induced phase separation (TIPS). Scaffolds were characterized with respect to morphology and water uptake in assay for 65 days. The scaffold with 10 wt % of WOL absorbed 44.1% more water than neat PHBV scaffold, and also presented a different kinetic mechanism when compared to other samples. Accordingly, PHBV/WOL scaffolds were shown to be potential candidates for biological applications.

Preparation of PLLA/HAP/β-TCP Composite Scaffold for Bone Tissue Engineering

2014 ◽  
Vol 513-517 ◽  
pp. 143-146 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xue Jun Wang ◽  
Tao Lou ◽  
Jing Yang ◽  
Zhen Yang ◽  
Kun Peng He
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Tissue Engineering ◽  
Lactic Acid ◽  
Phase Separation ◽  
Bone Tissue Engineering ◽  
Bone Tissue ◽  
Composite Scaffold ◽  
Thermally Induced Phase Separation ◽  
Composite Scaffolds ◽  
Thermally Induced

In this study, a nanofibrous poly (L-lactic acid) (PLLA) scaffold reinforced by Hydroxyapatite (HAP) and β-tricalcium phosphate (β-TCP) was fabricated using the thermally induced phase separation method. The composite scaffold morphology showed a nanofibrous PLLA matrix and evenly distributed β-TCP/HAP particles. The composite scaffold had interconnective micropores and the pore size ranged 2-10 μm. Introducing β-TCP/HAP particles into PLLA matrix significantly improved the mechanical properties of the composite scaffold. In summary, the new composite scaffolds show a great deal promise for use in bone tissue engineering.

scholarly journals Recent Progress on Biodegradable Tissue Engineering Scaffolds Prepared by Thermally-Induced Phase Separation (TIPS)

2021 ◽  
Vol 22 (7) ◽  
pp. 3504
Author(s):  
Reza Zeinali ◽  
Luis J. del Valle ◽  
Joan Torras ◽  
Jordi Puiggalí
Keyword(s):  
Tissue Engineering ◽  
Phase Separation ◽  
Material Selection ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Target Cells ◽  
Porous Scaffolds ◽  
Thermally Induced Phase Separation ◽  
Tissue Engineering Scaffolds ◽  
Thermally Induced ◽  
Biodegradable Scaffolds

Porous biodegradable scaffolds provide a physical substrate for cells allowing them to attach, proliferate and guide the formation of new tissues. A variety of techniques have been developed to fabricate tissue engineering (TE) scaffolds, among them the most relevant is the thermally-induced phase separation (TIPS). This technique has been widely used in recent years to fabricate three-dimensional (3D) TE scaffolds. Low production cost, simple experimental procedure and easy processability together with the capability to produce highly porous scaffolds with controllable architecture justify the popularity of TIPS. This paper provides a general overview of the TIPS methodology applied for the preparation of 3D porous TE scaffolds. The recent advances in the fabrication of porous scaffolds through this technique, in terms of technology and material selection, have been reviewed. In addition, how properties can be effectively modified to serve as ideal substrates for specific target cells has been specifically addressed. Additionally, examples are offered with respect to changes of TIPS procedure parameters, the combination of TIPS with other techniques and innovations in polymer or filler selection.

Polymer scaffolds with no skin-effect for tissue engineering applications fabricated by thermally induced phase separation

2016 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 015002 ◽  
Author(s):  
Naresh Kasoju ◽  
Dana Kubies ◽  
Tomáš Sedlačík ◽  
Olga Janoušková ◽  
Jana Koubková ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Tissue Engineering ◽  
Phase Separation ◽  
Skin Effect ◽  
Polymer Scaffolds ◽  
Thermally Induced Phase Separation ◽  
Engineering Applications ◽  
Thermally Induced
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