Rheological Properties Of Slurries Research Articles

Experimental study on the rheological behavior of superfine cement–sodium silicate slurry under seawater intrusion

Grouting is the effective method to prevent water inrush and reinforce fractured surrounding rocks in the construction of the submarine tunnel. The seawater intrusion will lead to obvious changes in the rheological properties of slurries, which can be adverse for the diffusion properties of slurries. This study aimed to identify the impact of seawater intrusion on the constitutive relationship of superfine cement–sodium silicate slurry (SC-S slurry). The chemical gelling time, viscosity, and rheological model of the slurry were studied. The concentrations of seawater ranged from 0% to 100%. The water–cement ratio ranged from 0.6 to 2.0. This study revealed that seawater significantly shortened the chemical gelling time of the slurry. The effect was more pronounced as the concentration of seawater increases. Furthermore, it was observed the rheological model of SC-S slurry will change from Bingham model to Herschel–Bulkley model with the increase in concentration of seawater. Rheological parameters that vary with time were also studied. The rheological constitutive models of slurry under seawater intrusion were established.

Investigation into the pregelatinized starch additive alleviated the deterioration in rheological properties of slurries induced by high-temperature environment and seawater intrusion during submarine slurry shield tunneling

An eco-friendly and effective slurry additive is needed to prepare an appropriate slurry for submarine slurry shield tunneling to control favorable rheological behavior and infiltration characteristics under high temperature and seawater intrusion. In this study, the corn PGS was selected as an additive to alleviate the deterioration in the physical properties of slurries caused by high temperature and seawater intrusion. The effects of different high-temperature environments and seawater intrusion rates on the deterioration of the slurry rheological properties and the variations in slurry flow patterns after adding different proportions of PGS were investigated via a series of experiments on slurry mixing proportions. In addition, the rheological improvement mechanism of PGS under a high-temperature environment and seawater intrusion was revealed respectively, and the morphology of the seawater slurry with PGS was observed via SEM tests. The results indicated that there is a remarkable rising-temperature thinning characteristics of Na-bentonite slurry when the temperature increases from 25 ℃ (room temperature) to 75 ℃, but the variation in temperature hardly changes the flow pattern of the seawater slurries. Compared to the seawater slurry with CMC, more than 0.2% PGS additive can alleviate the thinning phenomenon of seawater slurry caused by high temperatures rise and improve the viscosity of Na-bentonite slurries under seawater intrusion more effectively, which has superior resistance to high temperatures and seawater intrusion during the seabed slurry shield tunneling. The findings of this study could provide references for the preparation and selection of slurries used in submarine slurry shields in the future.

Coal-water suspensions: preparation, properties, characteristics (a brief overview)

RELEVANCE. A review of the current state of research on coal-water slurries in Russia and abroad is presented. Coal-water slurries are promising alternative types of energy fuels. Their use in the energy sector will allow generating thermal and electrical energy. It is possible to use a fairly wide range of substances as components of such fuels. One of the preferred types are various waste. The analysis of modern literature has shown a fairly wide range of directions for the study of multicomponent coal-water slurries.THE PURPOSE. To provide information on the current state of research in the field of technologies for the preparation, spraying and combustion of coal-water fuels, as well as on existing and promising additives to such slurries.METHODS. The study was carried out by the method of collecting and structuring information.RESULTS. The review of the current state of research in the field of technologies for the preparation, spraying and combustion of coal-water fuels, as well as existing and promising additives to such slurries, was carried out. It was found that additives of liquid combustible waste and biomass contribute to reducing the ignition delay time. At the same time, such additives do not reduce the quality characteristics of spraying multicomponent coal-water slurries. A number of components reduces the amount of emissions of combustion products of such fuels into the atmosphere. The influence of additives and components of coal-water slurries on their characteristics and properties was analyzed. It was shown that liquid components contribute to the intensification of ignition and combustion processes. In addition, their introduction into the fuel composition has a positive effect on the rheological properties of slurries, the characteristics of their spraying, combustion and the concentration of harmful emissions.CONCLUSION. Coal-water slurries are promising alternative types of energy fuels. The introduction of combustible components into the composition of coal-water slurries can significantly improve the rheological properties, which can improve the storage and transportation characteristics of such fuels. The established positive characteristics and properties of coal-water slurries provide prerequisites for the full-scale introduction of such fuels into industrial power engineering.

Rheology Properties of Cyclopentane Hydrate Slurry in the Presence of Wax Crystals

ABSTRACT There are several flow assurance problems for the energy development in deep-water, the coexistence of wax and hydrate resulting to multi-solid phase deposition is among the most difficult to overcome. The results of an experimental study on the effect of wax content, water cut, subcooling and static time on the CP hydrate-forming mixtures are reported. The droplet distribution at different wax contents is determined by using microscopic observation method. Using dynamic stress measurements method, a correlation between rheological properties and water cut is obtained. Hydrate nucleation, growth, dissociation, and slurry rheological properties, including critical time, growth time, final viscosity, and yield properties are determined. Results indicated that wax inhibit hydrate nucleation and growth, but the viscosity of hydrate slurry in waxy system is still higher than wax-free system due to the wax-hydrate aggregates contribute more to the viscosity of the system. The structure of hydrate slurry containing wax system is more stable and more difficult to be damaged by shear. Wax increases the hydrate slurry yield stress, and this effect is more significant at higher water cut and longer static times. The yield stress of the hydrate slurry was linearly related to the water cut. 35% was the critical water cut. Below the critical water cut, the slurry had better flow ability and less yield stress. Above the critical water cut, the yield stress increased significantly with water cut. The yield stress increased with increasing static time and decreases with increasing temperature. Nevertheless, the coupling effect of temperature with water cut and wax content was complex. Below 3 wt% wax content, temperature only has a significant effect on the yield stress of slurries with 40% and 50% water cut. Above 3 wt% wax content, temperature has a significant effect on the yield stress of all slurries with a 20–50% water cut. No ice formation in the CP hydrate-forming mixtures at −4°C, and the dissociation temperature of the hydrate decreases as the concentration of CP in the oil phase decreases.

Assessment on the reverse circulation performance of slurry shield pipeline system assisted with CFD-DEM modeling under sandy cobble stratum

Reverse circulation of slurry shield pipeline system is one of the most effective method to solve slurry chamber clogging during shield tunneling in cobble stratum. In this paper, the assessment on reverse circulation performance of slurry shield pipeline system was performed using the computational fluid dynamics-discrete element (CFD-DEM) coupling approach. In the CFD-DEM coupling model, the shape and size of large irregular cobble particles were considered via 3D scanning technology. In addition, a parametric analysis was conducted, and the effects of the cutterhead rotational speed, slurry inlet velocity and rheological properties of slurry on the reverse circulation performance were investigated respectively. The results indicate that, the magnitude of impact on reverse circulation is in the order of slurry inlet velocity v > slurry plastic viscosity k > cutterhead rotational speed r > slurry yield stress τ0 > slurry power law index n among the working parameters of slurry shield and the Herschel-Bulkley (HB) rheological parameters of the slurry, and the time of reverse circulation is also of importance to the performance of the reverse circulation. Accordingly, a reasonable reverse circulation scheme was suggested, and applied to practical engineering. The findings in this study could provide some references for slurry shield pipeline system reverse circulation of similar projects in the future.

Experimental Study on Rheological Properties of Coal Gangue Slurry Based on Response Surface Methodology

To handle the gangue well and control the settlement of the surface, as well as to reduce the risk of water bleeding, settlement and even blockage and pipe breaking of the gangue slurry in the process of conveying, the rheological characteristics of the slurry should be studied. The rheological properties of slurry with different concentrations prepared from gangue samples of the Ningtiaota coal mine were tested, and the correlation between the rheological characteristics of the coal gangue filling slurry and three factors, namely the gangue mass fraction, grain gradation and standing time, were studied by a single factor method and response surface methodology. The results show that the fitting curve of the Herschel–Bulkley model is mostly linear, that is, the shear stress of coal gangue paste increases as a function of the shear rate. Therefore, these two concentrations are too small to form a stable network structure to wrap large particles and can easily cause pipe blockage. The yield shear stress and plastic viscosity show an exponential increase with the increasing mass fraction. The shear stress and apparent viscosity of the pastes with mass fractions of 60% and 65%, respectively, increase significantly after 20, 40 and 60 min of standing. According to the comprehensive test results and the response surface, the optimization method is as follows: mass fraction of 72%; aggregate grading for 4.75~1.18 mm particle size is 30%, for 1.18~0.425 mm particle size is 40%, for 0.425~0.075 mm particle size is 10%, for less than 0.075 mm particle size is 20%; with different standing times, the yield shear stress of slurry ranges from 103.02 to 131.645 Pa; and the plastic viscosity ranges from 0.54 to 0.64 Pa.s. With the increase of the standing time, the slurry settlement is relatively small, and is a more ideal gangue slurry proportion.

Slurry rheological behaviors and effects on the pore evolution of fly ash/metakaolin-based geopolymer foams in chemical foaming system with high foam content

Interstitial slurry rheology significantly influences the pore structure of chemically foamed geopolymer foams (GPFs). However, the relationship between these two factors has not been elucidated completely. To achieve a range of slurry rheological properties, different metakaolin/fly ash ratios were used, and a high-foam-content system was realized using a H2O2 solution. The slurry rheological properties, foaming properties, and pore structures of the GPFs were tested to establish the influence mechanism of rheology on bubble behavior and pore structures from the perspective of foaming systems. Moreover, equations describing the relationship between the internal and external bubble pressure, extrusion pressure, and slurry yield stress are discussed from the perspective of a single bubble. Four sequential phases of bubble deformation were identified during the foaming process, namely, bubble nucleation, extrusion, expansion, and solidification. The intrinsic relationship between the interstitial slurry rheology and final pore structure of the GPF established herein will provide essential guidance for designing and synthesizing porous cementitious materials.

Rheological and mechanical properties of oil-well cement reinforced by hybrid inorganic fibers

The mechanical integrity of cement sheath during reservoir stimulation is critical for oil and gas wells. It is essential to optimize and design a cement slurry system that not only meets the primary cementing requirements but also has a good mechanical performance. In this study, effects of hybrid inorganic short-cut carbon fiber and basalt fiber on the rheological and mechanical performances of shale gas well cement were investigated. The rheological performance of prepared cement reinforced with hybrid inorganic fibers was researched by the viscometer, filtration loss meter, and consistometer. And the cement stone samples were tested by pressure testing machines. According to rheological behavior experimental results, the Power-law model was most suitable for describing the rheological behavior of slurries among the three models used in this study, and the rheological parameters, including consistency coefficient, yield point, and plastic viscosity of the studies cement slurries with fibers slightly increased in a suitable engineered addition. Combination of carbon fiber and basalt fiber can compromise the effect of the addition of a single fiber on the rheological properties of slurry and does not affect the workability and pumpability of slurry in terms of the fibers' additive amount of this study. Moreover, the fibers can also improve the sedimentation stability of cement slurry without significantly affecting its filtration loss and thickening time. In terms of mechanical properties of cement stone, no markedly difference in compressive strength was found between reference slurry and slurries with fibers, while the addition of carbon fiber and basalt fiber significantly improved the tensile strength and flexural strength, and also mitigated the brittleness of cement stone. The findings of this study can offer a key reference for the cement slurry design of oil and gas wells requiring reservoir stimulation.

Pseudo-gel ternary systems of xanthan gum in water-ethanol solutions for industrial applications

Hydrocolloids with xanthan gum are widely applied, especially considering the food and cosmetics industries. The water solution of xanthan gum demonstrates characteristics of pseudo-gel, with the relaxation time increasing exponentially as a function of time. The solubility and intermolecular association capacity of aqueous xanthan gum solutions can be influenced by various factors, especially alcohols, which promote conformational structural changes and lead to a gelation process. The study investigated the effect of pseudo-gel ternary systems of xanthan gum in water-ethanol solutions as thickening agents. Formulations differing in the mass proportion of xanthan gum and the solvent ratio were used to get model mouldings. Additionally, the rheological properties of slurries were investigated. The mass loss during drying under different conditions was evaluated (50 °C/72 h; 115 °C/45 min). The thermal stability of mouldings and pseudo-gel systems was examined with DSC-TG. The internal structure of the mouldings was assessed based on the absorption and porosity test for solvents differing in polarity. SEM imaging was used to visualise the internal structure. A hardness test with surface analysis using a profilometer was carried out. The influence of ternary pseudo-gel systems on mouldings was investigated to complement knowledge about formulating at the early stages of process design.

Mechanical and biological characteristics of 3D fabricated clay mineral and bioceramic composite scaffold for bone tissue applications

3D printing technology provides a platform to fabricate a wide range of structures and complex geometry-based scaffolds through computer-aided design (CAD). This study investigates the possibility of developing Bentonite(BEN)/Hydroxyapatite(HAP) scaffold with different HAP wt% (25, 50, 75) using a 3D printing technique (Robocasting) for potential bone tissue applications. Thermal stability of the composites was characterized in TGA and rheological properties of slurries were observed to have different viscosity and shear stress, especially BEN-HAP 50 wt% achieves all criteria for high-quality printing. The fabricated scaffolds were subjected to sintering from 200 °C to 1000 °C for proper densification and attained a maximum compression strength of 52 MPa at 1000 °C for the printed structures. Changes in crystallinity and functional groups were observed as well with respective sintering temperatures. In this study, we also discussed the extrusion and rheological properties of the composite slurry. Porosity, water absorption, degradation and density were studied to understand the physical properties of the sintered scaffolds. The biological characteristics of the scaffold were studied using MG63 cell lines In vitro biocompatibility study and expressed 91% of viability for the 1000 °C sintered samples under controlled culture conditions.

Rheological Characterization and Accumulation Tests for Strong Thixotropic Engineering Slurry.

Underground void subsidence hazards, especially mine goaf, have now become one of the major social problems affecting the well-being of civilians and development in China. The objective of this study was to propose a kind of strong thixotropic engineering slurry and filling treatment for use in underground void subsidence hazards. The optimal agent ratio for thixotropic cement slurry/mortar was obtained by indoor tests, where the rheological agent is 7.5% compared to the weight of cement, the water–solid ratio is in the range of 0.7~0.8, and the aeolian sand ratio can be 0~1.5 times that of cement. The rheological properties of slurry and mortar were tested using a Brookfield RST-SST rheometer. The results show that aeolian sand can be used as thixotropic cement mortar for a backfilling treatment for underground voids (mine goaf). The static yield stress increases non-linearly compared to existing thixotropic models. The stress decays sharply with shearing (the shear rate is more or less 10 s−1) and then the stress increases with the increase in shear rate (the shear rate is more than 10 s−1). The increase in the stress of the slurry is greater than in the mortar. A natural logarithmic function between yield stress and rest time (only 1 parameter), an exponential function with two parts for stress–shear rate (a rheology model, with only 3 parameters), and an exponential function for the accumulation law (only 2 parameters) were proposed in turn.

Influences of polyanionic celluloses and temperature on the rheological property of seawater slurries

As an increasing number of submarine tunnels are being constructed by the slurry shield tunnelling method, seawater intrusion into slurries and variations in strata temperature are inevitably encountered during construction. They will lead to obvious deterioration in rheological properties of slurries, which can be adverse for the filter cake formation and even cause tunnel face instability. Considering the design of the slurry parameters and the actual slurry support effect, it is essential to select a suitable slurry ingredient and investigate the rheological properties of seawater slurries under different temperature environments. Using polyanionic celluloses (PAC) as the additive to seawater slurries was proposed in this paper. The influence of PAC contents on the rheology and physical stability of seawater slurries was investigated through laboratory experiments, with PAC contents varying from 0 to 0.4%. The rheology enhancement mechanism of PAC was also analyzed. Furthermore, the flow pattern and constitution relationship of seawater slurries with 0.4% PAC were studied at different temperatures from 2℃ to 30℃. The results show the presence of PAC can significantly enhance the viscosity and physical stability of seawater slurries. The seawater slurries incorporating 0.4% PAC and 12% Na-bentonite can maintain an excellent colloidal rate with 97.5% and a high viscosity, which was recommended to be a prospective mixing proportion used in slurry projects. Additionally, the flow characteristic of seawater slurries with different PAC contents can be described by the power law model very well. Moreover, with the increase in temperature, the rheological index showed an increasing trend, but the consistency coefficient gradually decreased. The constitutive equation of seawater slurries considering the effect of temperature was proposed. This research will provide significant guidance for the selection of slurry parameters and the establishment of seawater slurry infiltration theories during the construction of submarine tunnels.

Effect of Flocculants Residue on Rheological Properties of Ultra-Fine Argillaceous Backfilling Slurry

Tailings concentration is indispensable for backfilling. Additionally, the residual flocculants in the concentration process affect the rheological properties of ultra-fine argillaceous backfilling slurry (e.g., viscosity and yield stress), resulting in a great effect on the fluidity and resistance of pipeline transportation. In this study, to explore the effect of flocculants residue on the rheological properties of the slurry, a series of rheological tests (constant shear rate test and variable shear rate test) were performed by changing the type, dosage, stirring time, temperature of flocculants addition and the amount of binder added. The results showed that the addition of flocculants increased the viscosity and yield stress of slurry. At a certain amount of flocculants additive, the flocculant network structure reached the best development state, which had a positive effect on increasing slurry viscosity and yield stress. As the stirring time increased, the scale of damage to the flocculant network structure became larger, which had a negative effect on increasing slurry viscosity and yield stress. Low temperature weakened the adsorption and bridging effect of polymeric chains, resulting in a poorly developed flocculant network structure, which had a negative effect on increasing slurry viscosity and yield stress. Caused by hydration products, the viscosity and yield stress of slurry with binder further increased. This study is significant for an in-depth study of the rheological and pipeline transport characteristics of ultra-fine argillaceous backfilling slurry, optimising the selection of flocculants for ultrafine particles, guiding backfill parameters and improving the reliability of pipeline transport.

A Novel Preparation of Special-Shaped Phosphors-in-Glass by Gel Casting with Isobam for High-Power WLEDs Lighting.

Phosphors-in-glass (PiGs) regarded as a promising phosphor-converter for white light emitting diodes (WLEDs) is being researched widely. However, there are few reports on the effect of changing the shape of PiGs on the color rendering index (CRI) and heat dissipation of WLEDs. In this paper, gel casting with Isobam was first attempted in preparing special-shaped PiGs successfully. It exhibited that 76 wt.% was the optimum solid content based on the rheological properties of slurry and the shrinkage of green bodies. The sintering rate should be kept at a low speed and glass transition temperature (Tg) of glass powders must be higher than sublimation temperatures (Ts) of APS and Isobam. The CRI of PiGs was increased by about 27% after changing the shape of PiGs from cylinder to dome. Most importantly, operating temperature also reduced effectively the increase of the surface area of PiGs. Therefore, changing the shape of PiGs by gel casting with Isobam is a creative way for high-power WLEDs lighting.

Dynamics of methane hydrate particles in water-dominant systems during transient flow

Natural gas hydrates are expected to be a new energy resource due to their diverse geographic distribution with huge potential for energy recovery. Test production systems for these resources typically consist of separate gas and water production lines. While this should limit the possibility of re-association during transit, the water lines may suffer from gas breakthrough. Hydrate formation and agglomeration in these water-dominant conditions is not well understood, but may lead to bedding, and, ultimately, plug formation. In this work, we interrogate the dynamics of agglomerating methane hydrate particles experiencing a change in flow conditions using a flowloop instrumented with an in-line video camera under two sets of conditions: i) a sudden stop; and ii) a stepwise decrease in the flow velocity. Particle size distributions were observed using the camera, where the size, number, andrateof particle transition were all explored. The particle size was sensitive to flow velocity, where changing shear conditions led to a new size distribution being established within seconds. This indicates that hydrate agglomeration takes place rapidly, which is an important insight for transient simulations. An associated change in slurry rheological properties was observed, where large, agglomerated particles were typically rough and irregular, suggesting a high intrinsic viscosity. Finally, a conceptual model for hydrate blockage formation in water-dominant systems was developed, offering a new microscopic view of hydrate particles and their agglomeration that incorporates the roles of particles spanning different size categories. This will be of particular use not only in evaluating the risks of re-association in production lines for hydrate reservoirs, but in understanding the dynamics associated with potential hydrate formation in CO2sequestration applications.

Study on the Formation Characteristics of CO2 Hydrate and the Rheological Properties of Slurry in a Flow System Containing Surfactants.

Adding low dosage hydrate inhibitors to the hydrate systems makes the generated hydrate particles more uniformly dispersed in the liquid phase, which can significantly reduce the hydrate accumulation and blockage in oil and gas pipelines. The effect of surfactant hydrophile–lipophilic balance (HLB) values on hydrate flow characteristics was studied with a flow loop. The experimental results showed that there was a critical HLB value. When the HLB value was 4.3–9.2, it had an inhibitory effect on the hydrate induction time, and when the HLB value was greater than 10.2, it had a promoting effect. The hydrate volume fraction increased gradually with the increase in the HLB value, while the slurry apparent viscosity decreased with the increase in the HLB value. It was also found that different types of surfactants all showed the effects of anti-agglomerant and dispersion, which can obviously improve the flow of the hydrate slurry. Finally, the analyzed results showed that the hydrate slurry exhibited shear-thinning behaviors that can be identified as a pseudoplastic fluid based on the Herschel–Bulkley rheological model, and the functional relationship between the rheological index and the solid phase hydrate volume fraction was obtained using the fitting method. This study can provide a reference for the preparation of high-efficiency hydrate anti-agglomerants.

Effect of Waste Glass on Slurry Rheological Properties of Cement and Concrete

In order to realize the recycling of waste glass, the influence of waste glass on the rheological properties of cement paste and concrete was studied. The rheological parameters were obtained by linear fitting with Bingham model. The results showed that for cement slurry system, with the replacement amount of waste glass increasing from 0 wt% to 20 wt%, the plastic viscosity of slurry increased gradually, while the yield stress decreased. Fixing the replacement amount of fixed waste glass at 5 wt%, the plastic viscosity and yield stress of cement slurry decrease with the increasing dosage of polycarboxylate superplasticizer. The cement slurry conforms to the characteristics of pseudoplastic fluid. For initial concrete slurry system, with the increase of waste glass replacement amount from 0 wt% to 20 wt%, the plastic viscosity of slurry increased, while the yield stress gradually decreased. And then the rheological properties of concrete slurry were closed to Newtonian fluid. After 1 hour, the plastic viscosity of concrete increased first, then decreased, and finally increased again. The yield stress decreased gradually. And the rheological properties of slurry were also close to Newtonian fluid.

Experimental Investigations on the Effect of Mixing Procedures on the Rheological Properties of Oilwell Cement Slurries

Abstract Well cementing is an essential operation in the oil and gas industry, and it is a key material to ensure wellbore integrity through the life of the well. Improper cement design can trigger well construction risks such as de-bonding and leakage pathways near-wellbore and through the annulus. Mixing non-Newtonian fluids is one of the most challenging tasks, especially for pseudoplastic fluids exhibiting yield stress, such as wellbore cement slurry. Mixing conditions for cement slurries and their effect on rheological properties and thickening time have been debated through the literature. In this study, based on laboratory-scale experiments, we provide testing results for rheological properties and thickening time by changing mixing conditions. Our results show that slurries mixed under similar mixing energy do not necessarily result in similar rheological properties. Comparing rheological measurements from lower mixing energy to higher mixing energy, plastic viscosity decreases; however, yield point increases. This implies the dual opposite effect of mixing time on rheological properties. This may have severe implications for field operations where mixing must be improved to enable successful cement operation.

Fabrication of barium titanate ceramics via digital light processing 3D printing by using high refractive index monomer

A digital light processing (DLP) technology has been developed for 3D printing lead-free barium titanate (BTO) piezoelectric ceramics. By comparing the curing and rheological properties of slurries with different photosensitive monomer, a high refractive index monomer acryloyl morpholine (ACMO) was chosen, and a design and preparation method of BTO slurry with high solid content, low viscosity and high curing ability was proposed. By further selecting the printing parameters, the single-layer exposure time was reduced and the forming efficiency has been greatly improved. Sintered specimens were obtained after a nitrogen-air double-step debinding and furnace sintering process, and the BTO ceramics fabricated with 80 wt% slurry shows the highest relative density (95.32 %) and piezoelectric constant (168.1 pC/N). Furthermore, complex-structured BTO ceramics were prepared, impregnated by epoxy resin and finally assembly made into hydrophones, which has significance for the future design and manufacture of piezoelectric ceramic-based composites that used in functional devices.

Biofabrication of 3D printed hydroxyapatite composite scaffolds for bone regeneration

Biofabrication has been adapted in engineering patient-specific biosynthetic grafts for bone regeneration. Herein, we developed a three-dimensional (3D) high-resolution, room-temperature printing approach to fabricate osteoconductive scaffolds using calcium phosphate cement (CPC). The non-aqueous CPC bioinks were composed of tetracalcium phosphate, dicalcium phosphate anhydrous, and Polyvinyl butyral (PVB) dissolved in either ethanol (EtOH) or tetrahydrofuran (THF). They were printed in an aqueous sodium phosphate bath, which performs as a hardening accelerator for hydroxyapatite formation and as a retainer for 3D microstructure. The PVB solvents, EtOH or THF, affected differently the slurry rheological properties, scaffold microstructure, mechanical properties, and osteoconductivity. Our proposed approach overcomes limitations of conventional fabrication methods, which require high-temperature (>50 °C), low-resolution (>400 μm) printing with an inadequate amount of large ceramic particles (>35 μm). This proof-of-concept study opens venues in engineering high-resolution, implantable, and osteoconductive scaffolds with predetermined properties for bone regeneration.