3D auxetic metamaterials as scaffolds for cell growth (Conference Presentation)

Maria Farsari; George Flamourakis; Ioannis Spanos; Vasileia Melissinaki; Zacharias Vangelatos; Costas P. Grigoropoulos; Anthi Ranella

doi:10.1117/12.2543752

9 March 2020 3D auxetic metamaterials as scaffolds for cell growth (Conference Presentation)

Maria Farsari, George Flamourakis, Ioannis Spanos, Vasileia Melissinaki, Zacharias Vangelatos, Costas P. Grigoropoulos, Anthi Ranella

Author Affiliations +

Proceedings Volume 11271, Laser 3D Manufacturing VII; 112710Z (2020) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2543752
Event: SPIE LASE, 2020, San Francisco, California, United States

Abstract

We present our latest work into the modelling and laser fabrication of 3D auxetic metamaterials, and their evaluation as scaffolds for cell growth. Auxetic metamaterials are materials that display a negative Poisson’s ratio; when stretched, they become thicker perpendicular to the applied force. Their properties are due to their architecture, rather than their chemical composition. Natural biological tissues display auxetic characteristics in organs such as skin, artery, tendon, and cancellous bone. To make these metamaterials scaffolds, we employ 3D multiphoton polymerisation, using a biocompatible tailor-made zirconium silicate. Finally, we investigate the suitability of these metamaterials as scaffolds for cell growth.

Conference Presentation

Citation Download Citation

Maria Farsari, George Flamourakis, Ioannis Spanos, Vasileia Melissinaki, Zacharias Vangelatos, Costas P. Grigoropoulos, and Anthi Ranella "3D auxetic metamaterials as scaffolds for cell growth (Conference Presentation)", Proc. SPIE 11271, Laser 3D Manufacturing VII, 112710Z (9 March 2020); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2543752

ACCESS THE FULL ARTICLE

INSTITUTIONAL
Select your institution to access the SPIE Digital Library.

SELECT YOUR INSTITUTION

PERSONAL
Sign in with your SPIE account to access your personal subscriptions or to use specific features such as save to my library, sign up for alerts, save searches, etc.

PERSONAL SIGN IN

No SPIE Account? Create one

PURCHASE THIS CONTENT

SUBSCRIBE TO DIGITAL LIBRARY

50 downloads per 1-year subscription

Members: $195

Non-members: $335 ADD TO CART

25 downloads per 1 - year subscription

Members: $145

Non-members: $250 ADD TO CART

PURCHASE SINGLE ARTICLE

Includes PDF, HTML & Video, when available