Abstract
Bone grafting is widely used for the treatment of cranio-maxillofacial bone injuries. 3D printing of biodegradable Fe alloy is anticipated to be advantageous over current bone grafting techniques. 3D printing offers the fabrication of precise and tailored bone grafts to fit the patient specific bone defect needs. Biodegradable Fe alloy is a good candidate for 3D printing synthetic grafts to regenerate bone tissue without eliciting complications. CALPHAD theoretical models were used to develop new Fe-Mn-Ca/Mg alloys to enhance the degradation rates of traditional Fe-Mn alloys. In vitro experimental results also showed enhanced degradation rates and good cytocompatibility of sintered Fe-Mn-Ca/Mg compacts. 3D printing of Fe-Mn and Fe-Mn-1Ca alloys further demonstrated their feasibility as potentially viable bone grafts for the future.
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