Multi-layered Scaffolds Production via Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) Using an Open Source 3D Printer: Process Parameters Optimization for Dimensional Accuracy and Design Reproducibility

Abstract One of the most applied strategies in tissue engineering consists in the development of 3D porous scaffolds with similar composition to the specific tissue. In fact, the microstructure of the scaffolds influences the final structure of the in growing tissue. In this study, multi-layered PCL scaffolds were produced with modified Fab@home FDM printer in order to analyze the influence of the extrusion technology (filament or powder extrusion head) and of the process parameters on the deposited material. In particular, dimensions and uniformity of both deposited filament and grid of the scaffolds were analyzed to understand the influence of the process parameters so as to optimize the FDM production technology

Application of the Faddeev-Jackiw formalism to the gauged WZW model

The two-flavor Wess-Zumino model coupled to electromagnetism is treated as a constraint system using the Faddeev-Jackiw method. Expanding into series of powers of the pion fields and keeping terms up to second and third order we obtain Coulomb- gauge Lagrangeans containing non-local terms.Comment: 10 pages, LaTe