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PH5115: Laser-enabled bioprinting
Semester 2 | Credits: 5
This module provides graduate students with an insight into additive and subtractive processes relevant to the application of printed bio- and electronic- materials in medical device technologies. Students will first understand how the energy from a laser beam interacts with different materials. The fundamental mechanisms of printing processes, based on powder, inkjet and spray technologies are then considered. The hardware and software tools required to implement such processes on future manufacturing platforms are then reviewed. Finally students will consider the potential of future applications of such processes in tissue engineering, smart bio-responsive medical devices and biodiagnostics.
(Language of instruction: English)
Learning Outcomes
- Identify key aspects of additive (powder, inkjet, and spray) and subtractive (laser) manufacturing processes
- Distinguish the strengths and weaknesses of different digital advanced manufacturing methodologies
- Critique preliminary concepts for a bioprinting workstation based on additive and subtractive processes using both bio- and electronic materials.
- Assess the application of such process tools for specific laser enabled bioprinting case studies.
Assessments
- Continuous Assessment (20%)
- Oral, Audio Visual or Practical Assessment (30%)
- Department-based Assessment (50%)
Teachers
- UNA FITZGERALD:
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- GERARD O'CONNOR:
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- REBECCA NOLAN:
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- ELAINE LAHUE:
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- AIDAN TONER:
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Reading List
- "Laser processesing and chemistry" by Bauerle
ISBN: 978-3-642-176.
Publisher: Springer
Chapters: 2024-01-06T00:00:00 - "Inkjet technology" by Hutchings
ISBN: 9780470681985.
Publisher: wiley - "Essentials of 3d Biofabrication and Translation." by Atala
ISBN: 9780128009727.
Publisher: London; Academic Pr
Note: Module offerings and details may be subject to change.