Tissue engineering has shown a need for three-dimensional (3D) tissue scaffolds for cell growth as an improvement over slab scaffolds. We present a novel scaffold design and manufacturing process, utilizing biomorphic scaffold shapes based on computational models and defined by optimal surface area to volume ratios. Using these models and a low-cost 3D printer, we developed fractal-based biocompatible 3D tissue scaffolds that supported cell proliferation.

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Creator

• Manning, Kali Lyn
• Skende, Johan
• Gile, Sarah Louise
• Chadwick, Kellie Marie

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• E-project-042413-215056

Advisor

• Ambady, Sakthikumar
• Granquist-Fraser, Domhnull

Year

• 2013

Date created

• 2013-04-24

Resource type

• Major Qualifying Project

Major

• Biomedical Engineering

Rights statement

• In Copyright