Abstract
Micro-injection molding (MiM) is a promising technique for manufacturing biodegradable polymeric vascular stents (BPVSs) at scale, in which a trapezoidal strut cross section is needed to ensure high-quality de-molding. However, there is a lack of research on the influence of the strut cross-sectional shape on its mechanical properties, posing a challenge in determining the key geometries of the strut when using MiM to produce BPVSs. Hence, this work has investigated the relationships between the geometry parameters, including the de-molding angle, and the radial support property of BPVSs using the finite element method. The results reveal that the radial stiffness of BPVSs is significantly affected by the de-molding angle, which can be counteracted by adjusting strut height, bending radius, and strut thickness. Stress distribution analysis underscores the crucial role of the curved portion of the support ring during compression, with the inner side of the curved region experiencing stress concentration. A mathematical model has been established to describe the relationships between the geometry parameters and the radial support property of the BPVSs. Notably, the radius of the neutral layer emerges as a key determinant of radial stiffness. This study is expected to serve as a guideline for the development of BPVSs that can be manufactured using MiM.
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