Optimization of PLA/Mg/PEG biocomposite filaments for 3D-printed bone scaffolds using response surface methodology (RSM)

This study optimizes biocomposite filaments composed of polylactic acid (PLA), magnesium (Mg), and polyethylene glycol (PEG) for bone scaffold applications via 3D printing. Using Response Surface Methodology, extrusion parameters including temperature, screw speed, and Mg and PEG proportions were op...

Full description

Saved in:
Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Imam Akbar, Hasan Basri, Muhammad Yanis, Muhammad Imam Ammarullah
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2025-12-01
Series:Advanced Manufacturing: Polymer & Composites Science
Subjects:
Online Access:https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/20550340.2024.2448648
Tags: Add Tag
No Tags, Be the first to tag this record!
_version_ 1850148167311425536
author Imam Akbar
Hasan Basri
Muhammad Yanis
Muhammad Imam Ammarullah
author_facet Imam Akbar
Hasan Basri
Muhammad Yanis
Muhammad Imam Ammarullah
author_sort Imam Akbar
collection DOAJ
description This study optimizes biocomposite filaments composed of polylactic acid (PLA), magnesium (Mg), and polyethylene glycol (PEG) for bone scaffold applications via 3D printing. Using Response Surface Methodology, extrusion parameters including temperature, screw speed, and Mg and PEG proportions were optimized to achieve a consistent filament diameter of 1.75 mm, meeting 3D printing standards. Extrusion temperature significantly influenced filament diameter by reducing PLA viscosity at higher temperatures. Screw speed impacted diameter uniformity and density, while Mg enhanced filament strength but posed challenges in uniform distribution. PEG improved flexibility, mitigating Mg-induced stiffness. Scanning electron microscopy revealed voids and uneven Mg inclusions, indicating areas for process enhancement. These findings advance the development of optimized biocomposite filaments, providing a foundation for improved fabrication techniques in bone tissue engineering.
format Article
id doaj-art-79e4aaa3eae44b6d9ee33ea6291703ad
institution OA Journals
issn 2055-0340
2055-0359
language English
publishDate 2025-12-01
publisher Taylor & Francis Group
record_format Article
series Advanced Manufacturing: Polymer & Composites Science
spelling doaj-art-79e4aaa3eae44b6d9ee33ea6291703ad2025-08-20T02:27:19ZengTaylor & Francis GroupAdvanced Manufacturing: Polymer & Composites Science2055-03402055-03592025-12-0111110.1080/20550340.2024.2448648Optimization of PLA/Mg/PEG biocomposite filaments for 3D-printed bone scaffolds using response surface methodology (RSM)Imam Akbar0Hasan Basri1Muhammad Yanis2Muhammad Imam Ammarullah3Doctoral Program Study of Engineering Science, Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Sriwijaya, Palembang, South Sumatera, IndonesiaDepartment of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Sriwijaya, Indralaya, South Sumatera, IndonesiaDepartment of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Sriwijaya, Indralaya, South Sumatera, IndonesiaDepartment of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Diponegoro, Semarang, Central Java, IndonesiaThis study optimizes biocomposite filaments composed of polylactic acid (PLA), magnesium (Mg), and polyethylene glycol (PEG) for bone scaffold applications via 3D printing. Using Response Surface Methodology, extrusion parameters including temperature, screw speed, and Mg and PEG proportions were optimized to achieve a consistent filament diameter of 1.75 mm, meeting 3D printing standards. Extrusion temperature significantly influenced filament diameter by reducing PLA viscosity at higher temperatures. Screw speed impacted diameter uniformity and density, while Mg enhanced filament strength but posed challenges in uniform distribution. PEG improved flexibility, mitigating Mg-induced stiffness. Scanning electron microscopy revealed voids and uneven Mg inclusions, indicating areas for process enhancement. These findings advance the development of optimized biocomposite filaments, providing a foundation for improved fabrication techniques in bone tissue engineering.https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/20550340.2024.2448648PLAMgPEGbiocompositefilamentresponse surface methodology
spellingShingle Imam Akbar
Hasan Basri
Muhammad Yanis
Muhammad Imam Ammarullah
Optimization of PLA/Mg/PEG biocomposite filaments for 3D-printed bone scaffolds using response surface methodology (RSM)
Advanced Manufacturing: Polymer & Composites Science
PLA
Mg
PEG
biocomposite
filament
response surface methodology
title Optimization of PLA/Mg/PEG biocomposite filaments for 3D-printed bone scaffolds using response surface methodology (RSM)
title_full Optimization of PLA/Mg/PEG biocomposite filaments for 3D-printed bone scaffolds using response surface methodology (RSM)
title_fullStr Optimization of PLA/Mg/PEG biocomposite filaments for 3D-printed bone scaffolds using response surface methodology (RSM)
title_full_unstemmed Optimization of PLA/Mg/PEG biocomposite filaments for 3D-printed bone scaffolds using response surface methodology (RSM)
title_short Optimization of PLA/Mg/PEG biocomposite filaments for 3D-printed bone scaffolds using response surface methodology (RSM)
title_sort optimization of pla mg peg biocomposite filaments for 3d printed bone scaffolds using response surface methodology rsm
topic PLA
Mg
PEG
biocomposite
filament
response surface methodology
url https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/20550340.2024.2448648
work_keys_str_mv AT imamakbar optimizationofplamgpegbiocompositefilamentsfor3dprintedbonescaffoldsusingresponsesurfacemethodologyrsm
AT hasanbasri optimizationofplamgpegbiocompositefilamentsfor3dprintedbonescaffoldsusingresponsesurfacemethodologyrsm
AT muhammadyanis optimizationofplamgpegbiocompositefilamentsfor3dprintedbonescaffoldsusingresponsesurfacemethodologyrsm
AT muhammadimamammarullah optimizationofplamgpegbiocompositefilamentsfor3dprintedbonescaffoldsusingresponsesurfacemethodologyrsm