Biomaterials play a vital role in the development of next-generation medical devices. At LATTICE SERVICES, we supply polymers and composites for research, prototyping and the development of innovative solutions in tissue engineering, additive manufacturing and regenerative medicine.
Over the years, our materials have been used in numerous scientific studies published in peer-reviewed international journals. These publications demonstrate their potential in a variety of applications, ranging from 3D printing of scaffolds to the design of customised resorbable implants.
Discover below a selection of articles showcasing the use of our materials in innovative research projects.
PLGA/HA – Optimisation of 3D printing parameters for scaffolds
This study explores the use of the PLGA/HA composite for the manufacture of scaffolds intended for tissue engineering. The authors used the Taguchi method to optimise 3D printing parameters and improve the final properties of the resulting structure
Publication: Optimization of 3D Printing Parameters for PLGA/HA Scaffolds Using the Taguchi Method
PDO / PCL – Mechanical performance of 3D-printed tracheal stents
Researchers have assessed the influence of material selection on the mechanical performance of tracheal stents manufactured using 3D printing.
Publication: Influence of Material Selection on the Mechanical Properties of 3D-Printed Tracheal Stents for Surgical Applications
PLGA – Customised resorbable implants for craniofacial surgery
This publication presents the physico-mechanical characterisation of 3D-printed PLGA structures for the production of resorbable implants tailored to patients’ specific anatomy.
Publication: Physico-Mechanical Characterisation of 3D-Printed PLGA for Patient-Specific Resorbable Implants in Craniofacial Surgery
PLGA – Study of degradation under mechanical stress
Controlling the degradation of resorbable biomaterials is a major challenge for medical devices. This study analyses the degradation kinetics of 3D-printed PLGA in various mechanical stress environments.
Publication: Characterisation of the Degradation Kinetics of Additively Manufactured PLGA Under Variable Mechanical Loading Conditions
PLCL – Eco-friendly functionalisation using olive leaf extract
This research proposes an innovative approach to the functionalisation of PLCL through the impregnation of natural extracts derived from olive leaves. The results open up new prospects for the development of active biomedical materials using a more sustainable approach
Publication: Supercritical Impregnation of Olive Leaf Extract in Poly(L-lactic acid-co-caprolactone) Filaments: An Environmentally Friendly Approach to Obtaining Active Biomedical Materials
Are you using our materials in your research?
We are always delighted to hear about work carried out using our products. If you have published a scientific article, presented your results at a conference or developed an innovative application using our materials, please do not hesitate to contact us.
We would be delighted to highlight your work and help raise its profile within the scientific and industrial communities.
