Production of Ceramic Using Tape Casting Method for Artificial Bone Application

Department of Metallurgy and Materials Engineering, DUET hosted a webinar featuring Dr. Yasmeen Tabak, a renowned expert in biomaterials research from the Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkiye (Tubitak). The webinar focused on the production of ceramics using the tape casting method for artificial bone application, offering insights into cutting-edge developments in the field of orthopedic biomaterials.
At the start of the presentation, she briefed about The Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkiye, known as Tubitak. The company is the leading agency responsible for coordinating and promoting research and development activities in Turkey. Established in 1963, Tubitak operates under the auspices of the Ministry of Industry and Technology, with a mission to support scientific and technological advancement across various disciplines.
Dr. Tabak provided an overview of ceramic materials commonly used in orthopedic applications, emphasizing their biocompatibility and structural properties resembling natural bone.
The webinar explored the significance of ceramic scaffolds in bone tissue engineering and the challenges associated with their fabrication.
Tape Casting Method:
The tape casting method was introduced as a versatile manufacturing technique for producing ceramic scaffolds with precise control over thickness and microstructure.
Dr. Tabak elaborated on the process of ceramic slurry preparation, casting onto flexible substrates, and subsequent drying and sintering stages.
Material Selection and Optimization:
The selection of ceramic powders, such as hydroxyapatite (HA) and tricalcium phosphate (TCP), was discussed in relation to their bioactivity and mechanical properties.
Dr. Tabak highlighted the importance of material optimization to enhance the performance and biocompatibility of ceramic scaffolds for bone regeneration.
Challenges and Future Directions:
Challenges in ceramic scaffold fabrication, including porosity control, mechanical strength, and integration with host tissue, were addressed during the talk.
Future research directions were outlined, focusing on advanced manufacturing techniques, surface modifications, and biomimetic scaffold designs to overcome existing limitations.
Conclusion:
The talk on the production of ceramics using the tape casting method for artificial bone application provided attendees with valuable insights into the evolving landscape of orthopedic biomaterials research.
Dr. Yasmeen’s expertise and contributions in the field underscore the potential of ceramic scaffolds to revolutionize orthopedic surgery and regenerative medicine. The webinar served as a platform for knowledge exchange and collaboration among researchers, students, paving the way for innovative solutions in bone tissue engineering.