METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR REMOVAL OF BIOPOLYMER CONSTRUCTS FROM SUPPORT STRUCTURES

摘要

Method and apparatus are disclosed for removing biopolymer constructs (12) from support structures (13) used to impart a selected shape to the biopolymer. The biopolymer construct (12) and the support structure (13) are in intimate contact at an interface (32) and adhere to each other. The support structure includes an endcap (14) adapted for introducing a fluid to the interface (32) for reducing adhesion between the biopolymer structure and the support structure by applying a separating force at the interface (32), thereby facilitating removal between the support structure (13) and the biopolymer construct (12).