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3D Bioplotter Research Papers
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Optimization of the engineering response of medical-graded polycaprolactone (PCL) over multiple generic control parameters in bioplotting
The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology
2024
Volume 135, pages 2373–2395
Bioplotting has high potential for the 3D printing of scaffolds and cellular structures. Medical-grade poly(ε-caprolactone) (PCL) is characterized by low 3D printing temperatures and strengths compared to those of common polymers. Thus far, research on PCL in bioplotting has mainly focused on improving its performance through the development of composites. In this study, the quantitative impact of six common 3D plotting settings on the engineering strength of PCL parts was evaluated. Three modeling approaches were implemented: linear regression modeling (LRM), reduced quadratic regression modeling, and quadratic regression modeling. The LRM results were not as accurate as those obtained using the…