Computational fluid dynamics modeling of momentum transport in rotating wall perfused bioreactor for cartilage tissue engineering

Mahmut N. Cinbiz, R. Seda Tiǧli, Işil Gerçek Beşkardeş, Menemşe Gümüşderelioglu*, Üner Çolak

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Abstract

In this study, computational fluid dynamics (CFD) analysis of a rotating-wall perfused-vessel (RWPV) bioreactor is performed to characterize the complex hydrodynamic environment for the simulation of cartilage development in RWPV bioreactor in the presence of tissue-engineered cartilage constructs, i.e., cell-chitosan scaffolds. Shear stress exerted on chitosan scaffolds in bioreactor was calculated for different rotational velocities in the range of 33-38rpm. According to the calculations, the lateral and lower surfaces were exposed to 0.07926-0.11069dyne/cm2 and 0.05974-0.08345dyne/cm2, respectively, while upper surfaces of constructs were exposed to 0.09196-0.12847dyne/cm2. Results validate adequate hydrodynamic environment for scaffolds in RWPV bioreactor for cartilage tissue development which concludes the suitability of operational conditions of RWPV bioreactor.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)389-395
Number of pages7
JournalJournal of Biotechnology
Volume150
Issue number3
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Nov 2010
Externally publishedYes

Funding

This study was financially supported by Turkish Scientific and Research Council (Tübitak), Project No. 105M097.

FundersFunder number
Turkish Scientific and Research Council105M097

    Keywords

    • Cartilage
    • Computational fluid dynamics
    • Rotating wall perfused vessel bioreactor
    • Tissue engineering

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