Table 2 Table presents the most relevant parameters gained from microCT
From: Designing of PLA scaffolds for bone tissue replacement fabricated by ordinary commercial 3D printer
Parameter (dimension) | ST1a | ST1b | ST1c | ST2a | ST2b | ST2c |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Total volume (mm3) | 7.1 | 7.1 | 7.1 | 7.1 | 7.1 | 7.1 |
Solid volume (mm3) | 5.1 | 2.4 | 1.8 | 3.3 | 7.6 | 8.7 |
All pores volume (mm3) | 1.9 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 3.8 | 3.5 | 3.9 |
Closed pores volume (mm3) | 0.0053 | 0.0063 | 0.0068 | 0.0002 | 0.0005 | 0.0001 |
Standard porosity (%) | 27 | 28 | 28 | 53 | 50 | 55 |
Closed porosity (%) | 0.075 | 0.090 | 0.096 | 0.003 | 0.008 | 0.001 |
Number of closed pores (1) | 272 | 49 | 67 | 11 | 18 | 2 |
Surface of the sample (mm2) | 49.3 | 43.8 | 44.5 | 37.3 | 38.8 | 38.7 |
Ratio of surface and volume (mm−1) | 9.6 | 18.4 | 24.3 | 11.3 | 5.1 | 4.4 |
Average thickness of the fibres (mm) | 0.36 | 0.41 | 0.39 | 0.36 | 0.36 | 0.36 |