GEORGIOS MANTZOURANIS

Mr. GEORGIOS MANTZOURANIS

mechanical engineer and aeronautical university of patras

Research Focus & Metrics

Academic Career Length

6Years (2021-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

Representative Publications

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24 February 2021 in Polymers
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DPDiana V Portan
Diana V Portan
CNChristos Ntoulias
Christos Ntoulias
GMGEORGIOS MANTZOURANIS
GEORGIOS MANTZOURANIS
AFAthanassios P. Fortis
Athanassios P. Fortis
DDDespina D. Deligianni
Despina D. Deligianni
Vassilis KostopoulosVassilis Kostopoulos
Vassilis Kostopoulos
The goal of the present investigation was to find a solution to crucial engineering aspects related to the elaboration of multi-layered tissue-biomimicking composites. 3D printing technology was used to manufacture single-layered and gradient multi-layered 3D porous scaffolds made of poly-lactic acid (PLA). The scaffolds manufacturing process was optimized after adjusting key printing parameters. The scaffolds with 60 μm side length (square-shaped pores) showed increased stiffness values comparing to the other specimens. A silicone adhesive has been further used to join biomedical titanium plates, and the PLA scaffolds; in addition, titania nanotubes (TNTs were produced on the titanium for improved adhesion. The titanium-PLA scaffold single lap joints were evaluated in micro-tensile testing. The electrochemical processing of the titanium surface resulted in a 248% increase of the ultimate strength in the overlap area for dry specimens and 40% increase for specimens immersed in simulated body fluid. Finally, the biocompatibility of the produced scaffolds was evaluated with primary cell populations obtained after isolation from bone residual tissue. The manufactured scaffolds present promising features for applications in orthopedic implantology and are worth further.