Numerical analysis of molten-pool behavior during selective laser sintering for improving the performance of polycaprolactone bone scaffold

Wu, Jinzhe; Han, Jian; Li, Xiaofeng; Ma, Zhiyuan

doi:10.5194/ms-17-301-2026

Articles | Volume 17, issue 1

https://doi.org/10.5194/ms-17-301-2026

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https://doi.org/10.5194/ms-17-301-2026

© Author(s) 2026. This work is distributed under
the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License.

Articles | Volume 17, issue 1

Research article

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23 Mar 2026

Research article |

| 23 Mar 2026

Numerical analysis of molten-pool behavior during selective laser sintering for improving the performance of polycaprolactone bone scaffold

Jinzhe Wu, Jian Han, Xiaofeng Li, and Zhiyuan Ma

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Polycaprolactone (PCL) bone scaffolds fabricated by selective laser sintering (SLS) have demonstrated great potential in the repair of bone defects. Appropriate porosity and sufficient mechanical strength are important characteristics of an ideal bone scaffold. This study will provide new knowledge for the understanding and optimization of the performance of SLS-prepared scaffolds.