Development of a Three-Dimensional Bioprinter with Inline Light Activation for Bone Tissue Engineering

Identifier

etd-11162015-120813

Author

Colton Alexander McElheny, Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical CollegeFollow

Degree

Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering (MSME)

Department

Mechanical Engineering

Document Type

Thesis

Abstract

Bioprinting offers exciting possibilities for tissue engineering related to tissue and organ failure due to trauma, disease, or aging. This is of substantial societal value as the world populace mean age rises. Current needs for tissue and organ repair far exceed availability. A strategy being explored to counter this imbalance is the single step fabrication of cellular constructs. This paper explores various bioprinting techniques and suggests a custom design for a cost-effective, low-maintenance bioprinting platform for academic research. The platform functionality was validated via two-dimensional image transfer and simple three-dimensional geometries.

Date

2015

Document Availability at the Time of Submission

Release the entire work immediately for access worldwide.

Recommended Citation

McElheny, Colton Alexander, "Development of a Three-Dimensional Bioprinter with Inline Light Activation for Bone Tissue Engineering" (2015). LSU Master's Theses. 3614.
https://repository.lsu.edu/gradschool_theses/3614

Committee Chair

Devireddy, Ramachandra

DOI

10.31390/gradschool_theses.3614