Three-Dimensionally Printed Bionic Hydroxyapatite (HAp) Ceramic Scaffolds with Different Structures and Porosities: Strength, Biocompatibility, and Biomedical Application Potential

Overview

Journal Materials (Basel)

Publisher MDPI

Date 2025 Jan 8

PMID 39769691

Authors

Peng Zhang

Qing Zhou

Rujie He

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Abstract

Bionic bioceramic scaffolds are essential for achieving excellent implant properties and biocompatible behavior. In this study, inspired by the microstructure of natural bone, bionic hydroxyapatite (HAp) ceramic scaffolds with different structures (body-centered cubic (BCC), face-centered cubic (FCC), and gyroid Triply Periodic Minimal Surfaces (TPMSs)) and porosities (80 vol.%, 60 vol.%, and 40 vol.%) were designed, 3D-printed, and characterized. The effects of structure and porosity on the morphology, mechanical properties, and in vitro biocompatibility properties of the HAp scaffolds were studied and compared with each other. Interestingly, the HAp scaffold with a porosity of 80 vol.% and a TPMS structure had the best combination of compressive strength and in vitro biocompatibility, and demonstrated a great biomedical application potential for bone repair. We hope this study can provide a reference for the application and development of HAp scaffolds in the field of bone repair engineering.

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