3D-Printed multi-material liver model
... with simultaneous mechanical and radiological tissue-mimicking features for improved realism
Recent publication
The Division of Biomechanics participated in a research project that attempted to produce a liver model that was as realistic as possible. In particular, the researchers aimed to achieve the mechanical properties of real liver tissue. In addition, the radiological properties were also to be represented as realistically as possible. A new 3-D printing process was tested, which uses several materials instead of just silicone. The newly created liver models were compared with both real liver tissue and pure silicone imitation livers.
The work was published as open access in the International Journal of Bioprinting.
Jaksa L, Aryeetey OJ, Hatamikia S, Nägl K, Buschmann M, Dieter H P et al. 3D-Printed multi-material liver model with simultaneous mechanical and radiological tissue-mimicking features for improved realism. International Journal of Bioprinting. 2023;9(4):1-15. doi: 10.18063/ijb.721
DI Katharina Nägl BSc
Scientific Staff (PreDoc)
Division of Biomechanics
Univ.-Prof. DI Dr. Dieter Pahr
Head of
Division of Biomechanics
