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Low-cost FDM 3D-printed modular electrospray/electrospinning setup for biomedical applications.

Jing Huang¹, Vasileios Koutsos¹, Norbert Radacsi²

¹School of Engineering, Institute for Materials and Processes, The University of Edinburgh, Robert Stevenson Road, Edinburgh, EH9 3FB, UK.

3D Printing in Medicine

|April 16, 2020

Summary

Researchers developed an affordable, 3D-printed electrospray/electrospinning setup using fused deposition modelling (FDM) 3D printing. This modular and safe device is ideal for pharmaceutical, healthcare, and bioengineering applications.

Keywords:

3D printing Electrospinning Electrospray Low-cost

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Area of Science:

Materials Science
Engineering
Biotechnology

Background:

Electrospray and electrospinning are crucial techniques in pharmaceutical, healthcare, and bioengineering.
Existing setups can be expensive and complex to fabricate.
There is a need for accessible and customizable fabrication methods.

Purpose of the Study:

To report the inexpensive fabrication of a versatile electrospray/electrospinning setup using fused deposition modelling (FDM) 3D printing.
To provide the necessary files and printing parameters for users to replicate the device.
To demonstrate the modularity, safety, and functionality of the 3D-printed setup.

Main Methods:

Fabrication of the electrospray/electrospinning setup using fused deposition modelling (FDM) 3D printing.
Utilized PLA, PVA (as a water-soluble support), and thermoplastic elastomer filaments.
Employed an Ultimaker 3 3D printer with dual print heads.
Incorporated gas channels in the setup for enhanced drying efficiency.

Main Results:

The setup was fabricated in 6 days at a filament cost of $100 USD.
The modular design allows for easy part exchange and ensures user safety from high voltage components.
The integrated gas channels effectively enhanced the drying process for nanoparticles/nanofibers.
Successful testing in both electrospray and electrospinning modes was achieved.

Conclusions:

Fused deposition modelling (FDM) 3D printing offers an inexpensive and efficient method for fabricating versatile electrospray/electrospinning setups.
The developed setup is modular, safe, and enhances drying efficiency, making it suitable for various applications.
The free availability of design files (.sldprt and .stl) promotes wider adoption in research and development.