ListarUndergraduate Research Program for Honor and Outstanding Students por tema "Three-dimensional printing"
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3D Printing of Biopolymer Composites Fabricated from Polylactic Acid & Eggshell Derived Hydroxyapatite
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2021-09-17)Hydroxyapatite ( is a naturally occurring mineral form of calcium apatite, which is found in 65 70 of human bones Waste derived HAp is attracting considerable attention due to its excellent biocompatibility and capacity ... -
3D Printing of Conductive Urinary Catheters and their Applications in Electro-Therapies to Overcome Antibiotic Resistance of Bacterial Biofilms
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2021-09-17)Today, antibiotic-resistant bacteria represent a global health challenge, especially for the control of catheter-associated urinal tract infections (CAUTI). Conventional antibacterial treatment for CAUTI requires a high ... -
An Exploratory Study on the Development of Algae-Based Biodegradable Polymer Composite Structures Via Selective Laser Sintering
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2023-08-31)In response to climate change and agricultural runoff affecting the Amazon River, significant accumulations of brown macroalgae, Sargassum, have been observed along the South Coast of North America and the Caribbean since ... -
Exploring Solutions to Fast Fashion: Development of Sustainable Fabrics Made from Bacterial Cellulose Grown in a Novel Seaweed-Based Medium
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2023-08-31)This research project explores innovative solutions to address two environmental concerns: the detrimental impact of fast fashion on the environment and the widespread macroalgae bloom. The proposed approach involves the ... -
Fabrication and Characterization of 3D Printed Solid Oral Dosage Forms
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2023-08-31)The pharmaceutical industry has been positively impacted by the 3D printing technique. Nevertheless, it has been poorly investigated. This study, was focused on fabricating solid oral dosage forms manufactured with corn ... -
From Bio Waste to Bone Substitute: 3D Printing Assisted Fabrication of Scaffolds Containing High Concentrations of Eggshell Derived Hydroxyapatite
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2022-10-13)Autografts are the gold standard for bone repair interventions due to their osteoinductive and osteoconductive properties Unfortunately, this technique entails important drawbacks such as limited availability and donor ... -
From Brown Tides to 3D Printers: Additive Manufacturing of Novel Algae-Based Polymer Composites
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2022-10-13)As a direct effect of ocean warming and nutrient enrichment, tones of a brown macroalgae known as Sargassum, have been accumulating on shores throughout the Caribbean region since 2011. These unprecedented annual events ... -
From Brown Tides to 3D Printers: Fabrication & Characterization of Novel Sargassum Based Polymer Composite Filaments for 3D Printing
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2024-09-18)Study the effect of the Sargassum weight percent (wt of the pellets on the printability, microstructure, and thermal mechanical properties of the fabricated polymer composites -
Optimization and Characterization of 3d Printed Solid Oral Dosage Forms
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2024-08-22)This research focuses on the dosage, characterization, and standardization of three-dimensionally printed pharmaceutical tablets. The study establishes the methods, parameters, and formulations necessary for the bio-ink ...