Can glass replace bone? Scientists 3D print bio-glass that mimics skeletal strength
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Scientists have developed a 3D printable bio-active glass that approaches bone's strength. This new material supported bone cell growth longer than regular glass in rabbit tests, with most bone cells attaching to the bio-glass scaffold after eight weeks. The breakthrough uses oppositely charged silica particles with calcium and phosphate ions to create a printable gel that can be hardened at lower temperatures, avoiding toxic additives and making customizable bone replacements more affordable.
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