Manufacturing Process for Non-Adhesive Super-Soft Vocal Fold Models

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Abstract

This study aims to develop super-soft, non-sticky vocal fold models for voice research. The conventional manufacturing process of silicone-based vocal fold models results in models with undesirable properties, such as stickiness and reproducibility issues. Those vocal fold models are prone to rapid aging, leading to poor comparability across different measurements. In this study, we propose a modification to the manufacturing process by changing the order of layering the silicone material, which leads to the production of non-sticky and highly consistent vocal fold models. We also compare a model produced using this method with a conventionally manufactured vocal fold model that is adversely affected by its sticky surface. We detail the manufacturing process and characterize the properties of the models for potential applications. The outcomes of the study demonstrate the efficacy of the modified fabrication method, highlighting the superior qualities of our non-sticky vocal fold models. The findings contribute to the development of realistic and reliable vocal fold models for research and clinical applications.

Details

Original languageEnglish
Article numbere66222
JournalJoVE
Volume2024
Issue number203
Early online date21 Dec 2023
Publication statusPublished - Jan 2024
Peer-reviewedYes

External IDs

ORCID /0000-0002-7379-7781/work/150330828
unpaywall 10.3791/66222
Scopus 85182701808
PubMed 38251763

Keywords

Keywords

  • Reproducibility of Results, Data Accuracy, Silicones, Vocal Cords