Measurements on a Thermally-Crosslinked Biopolymer for Future Implantable Antennas

Abstract

The use of 3D printing in the body has a range of biomedical applications, including development of implantable antennas and other electronics. Using a biocompatible thermally crosslinked polymer material and a coaxial heating applicator, wire-like configurations could be “printed” directly into the body. This paper evaluates the heating time required to solidify the biopolymer in two concentrations of phosphate buffer solution.