Mold-based application of laser-induced periodic surface structures (LIPPS) on biomaterials for nanoscale patterning

Wim Hendrikson, Wendy Masman-Bakker, Bas van Bochove, Johann Skolski, Justus Eichstädt, Bart Koopman, Clemens van Blitterswijk, Dirk Grijpma, Gert-Willem Römer, Lorenzo Moroni, Jeroen Rouwkema

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Abstract

Laser-induced periodic surface structures (LIPSS) are highly regular, but at the same time contain a certain level of disorder. The application of LIPSS is a promising method to functionalize biomaterials. However, the absorption of laser energy of most polymer biomaterials is insufficient for the direct application of LIPSS. Here, we report the application of LIPSS to relevant biomaterials using a two-step approach. First, LIPSS are fabricated on a stainless steel surface. Then, the structures are replicated onto biomaterials using the steel as a mold. Results show that LIPSS can be transferred successfully using this approach, and that human mesenchymal stromal cells respond to the transferred structures. With this approach, the range of biomaterials that can be supplied with LIPSS increases dramatically.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)43-49
Number of pages7
JournalMacromolecular bioscience
Volume16
Issue number1
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 3 Sept 2016

Keywords

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