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Nasiri-Tabrizi B, Basirun WJ, Walvekar R, Yeong CH, Phang SW. Exploring the potential of intermetallic alloys as implantable biomaterials: A comprehensive review. BIOMATERIALS ADVANCES 2024; 161:213854. [PMID: 38703541 DOI: 10.1016/j.bioadv.2024.213854] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/11/2023] [Revised: 04/07/2024] [Accepted: 04/08/2024] [Indexed: 05/06/2024]
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This review delves into the utilization of intermetallic alloys (IMAs) as advanced biomaterials for medical implants, scrutinizing their conceptual framework, fabrication challenges, and diverse manufacturing techniques such as casting, powder metallurgy, and additive manufacturing. Manufacturing techniques such as casting, powder metallurgy, additive manufacturing, and injection molding are discussed, with specific emphasis on achieving optimal grain sizes, surface roughness, and mechanical properties. Post-treatment methods aimed at refining surface quality, dimensional precision, and mechanical properties of IMAs are explored, including the use of heat treatments to enhance biocompatibility and corrosion resistance. The review presents an in-depth examination of IMAs-based implantable biomaterials, covering lab-scale developments and commercial-scale implants. Specific IMAs such as Nickel Titanium, Titanium Aluminides, Iron Aluminides, Magnesium-based IMAs, Zirconium-based IMAs, and High-entropy alloys (HEAs) are highlighted, with detailed discussions on their mechanical properties, including strength, elastic modulus, and corrosion resistance. Future directions are outlined, with an emphasis on the anticipated growth in the orthopedic devices market and the role of IMAs in meeting this demand. The potential of porous IMAs in orthopedics is explored, with emphasis on achieving optimal pore sizes and distributions for enhanced osseointegration. The review concludes by highlighting the ongoing need for research and development efforts in IMAs technologies, including advancements in design and fabrication techniques.
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- Bahman Nasiri-Tabrizi
- Faculty of Innovation and Technology, School of Engineering, Chemical Engineering Programme, No.1 Jalan Taylor's, Taylor's University Malaysia, 47500 Subang Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia.
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Malaya, 50603 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
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- Faculty of Innovation and Technology, School of Engineering, Chemical Engineering Programme, No.1 Jalan Taylor's, Taylor's University Malaysia, 47500 Subang Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia; Chitkara Centre for Research and Development, Chitkara University, Himachal Pradesh 174103, India
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- School of Medicine, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, Taylor's University, 47500 Subang Jaya, Malaysia
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- Faculty of Innovation and Technology, School of Engineering, Chemical Engineering Programme, No.1 Jalan Taylor's, Taylor's University Malaysia, 47500 Subang Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia
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Coppola B, Menotti F, Longo F, Banche G, Mandras N, Palmero P, Allizond V. New Generation of Osteoinductive and Antimicrobial Polycaprolactone-Based Scaffolds in Bone Tissue Engineering: A Review. Polymers (Basel) 2024; 16:1668. [PMID: 38932017 PMCID: PMC11207319 DOI: 10.3390/polym16121668] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/18/2024] [Revised: 05/27/2024] [Accepted: 05/30/2024] [Indexed: 06/28/2024] Open
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With respect to other fields, bone tissue engineering has significantly expanded in recent years, leading not only to relevant advances in biomedical applications but also to innovative perspectives. Polycaprolactone (PCL), produced in the beginning of the 1930s, is a biocompatible and biodegradable polymer. Due to its mechanical and physicochemical features, as well as being easily shapeable, PCL-based constructs can be produced with different shapes and degradation kinetics. Moreover, due to various development processes, PCL can be made as 3D scaffolds or fibres for bone tissue regeneration applications. This outstanding biopolymer is versatile because it can be modified by adding agents with antimicrobial properties, not only antibiotics/antifungals, but also metal ions or natural compounds. In addition, to ameliorate its osteoproliferative features, it can be blended with calcium phosphates. This review is an overview of the current state of our recent investigation into PCL modifications designed to impair microbial adhesive capability and, in parallel, to allow eukaryotic cell viability and integration, in comparison with previous reviews and excellent research papers. Our recent results demonstrated that the developed 3D constructs had a high interconnected porosity, and the addition of biphasic calcium phosphate improved human cell attachment and proliferation. The incorporation of alternative antimicrobials-for instance, silver and essential oils-at tuneable concentrations counteracted microbial growth and biofilm formation, without affecting eukaryotic cells' viability. Notably, this challenging research area needs the multidisciplinary work of material scientists, biologists, and orthopaedic surgeons to determine the most suitable modifications on biomaterials to design favourable 3D scaffolds based on PCL for the targeted healing of damaged bone tissue.
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- Bartolomeo Coppola
- Department of Applied Science and Technology, Politecnico di Torino, 10129 Turin, Italy; (B.C.); (P.P.)
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- Department of Public Health and Pediatrics, University of Torino, 10126 Turin, Italy; (F.M.); (N.M.); (V.A.)
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- Department of Public Health and Pediatrics, University of Torino, 10126 Turin, Italy; (F.M.); (N.M.); (V.A.)
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- Department of Public Health and Pediatrics, University of Torino, 10126 Turin, Italy; (F.M.); (N.M.); (V.A.)
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- Department of Public Health and Pediatrics, University of Torino, 10126 Turin, Italy; (F.M.); (N.M.); (V.A.)
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- Department of Applied Science and Technology, Politecnico di Torino, 10129 Turin, Italy; (B.C.); (P.P.)
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- Department of Public Health and Pediatrics, University of Torino, 10126 Turin, Italy; (F.M.); (N.M.); (V.A.)
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Hidalgo-Alvarez V, Falcon ND, Eldred J, Wormstone M, Saeed A. Stereolithographic Rapid Prototyping of Clear, Foldable, Non-Refractive Intraocular Lens Designs: A Proof-of-Concept Study. Curr Eye Res 2024:1-10. [PMID: 38762982 DOI: 10.1080/02713683.2024.2344164] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/11/2024] [Accepted: 04/11/2024] [Indexed: 05/21/2024]
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PURPOSE A cataract is a cloudy area in the crystalline lens. Cataracts are the leading cause of blindness and the second cause of severe vision impairment worldwide. During cataract surgery, the clouded lens is extracted and replaced with an artificial intraocular lens, which restores the optical power. The fabrication of intraocular lenses using existing molding and lathing techniques is a complex and time-consuming process that limits the development of novel materials and designs. To overcome these limitations, we have developed a stereolithography-based process for producing models of clear lens designs without refractive function, serving as a proof of concept. This process has the potential to contribute toward new lens development, allowing for unlimited design iterations and an expanded range of materials for scientists to explore. METHODS Lens-like 3D objects without refractive function were fabricated by using stereolithography. A photopolymerizable resin containing 2-phenoxyethyl acrylate, poly (ethylene glycol) dimethacrylate, and a suitable photoinitiator was developed for the production of lens-like 3D object prototypes. The morphology of the printed devices was characterized by scanning electron microscopy. The transparency and thermal properties were analyzed using spectrophotometry and differential scanning calorimetry, respectively. The biocompatibility of the devices was investigated in a cultured human lens cell line (FHL-124), using a standard lactate dehydrogenase assay, and the lenses were folded and implanted in the human capsular bag model. RESULTS One-piece lens-like 3D objects without refractive function and with loop-haptic design were successfully fabricated using Stereolithography (SLA) technique. The resulting 3D objects were transparent, as determined by UV spectroscopy. The lactate dehydrogenase test demonstrated the tolerance of lens cells to the prototyping material, and apparent foldability and shape recovery was observed during direct injection into a human capsular bag model in vitro. CONCLUSIONS This proof-of-principle study demonstrated the potential and significance of the rapid prototyping process for research and development of lens-like 3D object prototypes, such as intraocular lenses.
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- School of Biological Sciences, University of East Anglia, Norwich, UK
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- School of Biological Sciences, University of East Anglia, Norwich, UK
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- School of Pharmacy, University of East Anglia, Norwich, UK
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Maharjan S, Ma C, Singh B, Kang H, Orive G, Yao J, Shrike Zhang Y. Advanced 3D imaging and organoid bioprinting for biomedical research and therapeutic applications. Adv Drug Deliv Rev 2024; 208:115237. [PMID: 38447931 PMCID: PMC11031334 DOI: 10.1016/j.addr.2024.115237] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/08/2023] [Revised: 01/15/2024] [Accepted: 02/27/2024] [Indexed: 03/08/2024]
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Organoid cultures offer a valuable platform for studying organ-level biology, allowing for a closer mimicry of human physiology compared to traditional two-dimensional cell culture systems or non-primate animal models. While many organoid cultures use cell aggregates or decellularized extracellular matrices as scaffolds, they often lack precise biochemical and biophysical microenvironments. In contrast, three-dimensional (3D) bioprinting allows precise placement of organoids or spheroids, providing enhanced spatial control and facilitating the direct fusion for the formation of large-scale functional tissues in vitro. In addition, 3D bioprinting enables fine tuning of biochemical and biophysical cues to support organoid development and maturation. With advances in the organoid technology and its potential applications across diverse research fields such as cell biology, developmental biology, disease pathology, precision medicine, drug toxicology, and tissue engineering, organoid imaging has become a crucial aspect of physiological and pathological studies. This review highlights the recent advancements in imaging technologies that have significantly contributed to organoid research. Additionally, we discuss various bioprinting techniques, emphasizing their applications in organoid bioprinting. Integrating 3D imaging tools into a bioprinting platform allows real-time visualization while facilitating quality control, optimization, and comprehensive bioprinting assessment. Similarly, combining imaging technologies with organoid bioprinting can provide valuable insights into tissue formation, maturation, functions, and therapeutic responses. This approach not only improves the reproducibility of physiologically relevant tissues but also enhances understanding of complex biological processes. Thus, careful selection of bioprinting modalities, coupled with appropriate imaging techniques, holds the potential to create a versatile platform capable of addressing existing challenges and harnessing opportunities in these rapidly evolving fields.
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- Sushila Maharjan
- Division of Engineering in Medicine, Department of Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Cambridge, MA 02139, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Duke University, Durham, NC 27708, USA
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- Winthrop L. Chenery Upper Elementary School, Belmont, MA 02478, USA
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Korea University, Seoul 02841, Republic of Korea; College of Medicine, Korea University, Seoul 02841, Republic of Korea
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- NanoBioCel Research Group, School of Pharmacy, University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU), Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain; Bioaraba, NanoBioCel Research Group, Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain; Biomedical Research Networking Centre in Bioengineering, Biomaterials and Nanomedicine (CIBER-BBN). Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain; University Institute for Regenerative Medicine and Oral Implantology - UIRMI (UPV/EHU-Fundación Eduardo Anitua), Vitoria, 01007, Spain; Singapore Eye Research Institute, The Academia, 20 College Road, Discovery Tower, Singapore 169856, Singapore
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Duke University, Durham, NC 27708, USA.
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- Division of Engineering in Medicine, Department of Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Cambridge, MA 02139, USA.
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Altin-Yavuzarslan G, Sadaba N, Brooks SM, Alper HS, Nelson A. Engineered Living Material Bioreactors with Tunable Mechanical Properties using Vat Photopolymerization. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024; 20:e2306564. [PMID: 38105580 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202306564] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/01/2023] [Revised: 11/29/2023] [Indexed: 12/19/2023]
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3D-printed engineered living materials (ELM) are promising bioproduction platforms for agriculture, biotechnology, sustainable energy, and green technology applications. However, the design of these platforms faces several challenges, such as the processability of these materials into complex form factors and control over their mechanical properties. Herein, ELM are presented as 3D-printed bioreactors with arbitrary shape geometries and tunable mechanical properties (moduli and toughness). Poly(ethylene glycol) diacrylate (PEGDA) is used as the precursor to create polymer networks that encapsulate the microorganisms during the vat photopolymerization process. A major limitation of PEGDA networks is their propensity to swell and fracture when submerged in water. The authors overcame this issue by adding glycerol to the resin formulation to 3D print mechanically tough ELM hydrogels. While polymer concentration affects the modulus and reduces bioproduction, ELM bioreactors still maintain their metabolic activity regardless of polymer concentration. These ELM bioreactors have the potential to be used in different applications for sustainable architecture, food production, and biomedical devices that require different mechanical properties from soft to stiff.
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- Gokce Altin-Yavuzarslan
- Molecular Engineering and Sciences Institute, University of Washington, Box 351700, Seattle, WA, 98195, USA
- Department of Chemistry, University of Washington, Box 351700, Seattle, WA, 98195, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Washington, Box 351700, Seattle, WA, 98195, USA
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- McKetta Department of Chemical Engineering, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX, 78712, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Washington, Box 351700, Seattle, WA, 98195, USA
- Institute for Cellular and Molecular Biology, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX, 78712, USA
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- Molecular Engineering and Sciences Institute, University of Washington, Box 351700, Seattle, WA, 98195, USA
- Department of Chemistry, University of Washington, Box 351700, Seattle, WA, 98195, USA
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Trikalitis VD, Perea Paizal J, Rangel V, Stein F, Rouwkema J. Embedded Printing of Hydrogels and Watery Suspensions of Cells in Patterned Granular Baths. Tissue Eng Part C Methods 2024; 30:206-216. [PMID: 38568935 DOI: 10.1089/ten.tec.2024.0015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/05/2024] Open
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Bioprinting within support media has emerged as the superior alternative to conventional extrusion printing. Not only because it allows for more freedom over the shapes that can be printed but also because it allows for the printing of inks that would not retain shape fidelity in freeform deposition such as watery liquids. Apart from functioning as mechanical support during embedded printing, hydrogel microparticle support media can provide the unique advantage of offering distinct chemotactic cues to cells printed in the baths by varying the composition of the hydrogel microparticles. There is great potential in compartmentalized granular baths consisting of different hydrogel particle materials in the field of tissue engineering, as these allow for the local inclusion of properties or cues to guide tissue development. In this work, we present a method to create compartmentalized embedding baths by printing multiple granular hydrogel materials that are widely used in tissue engineering. After adapting the volume fraction (φp) of the particles in the bath, we print within them using both inks composed of hydrogel or of cells and other particles suspended in watery liquid. Our process consists of the following three steps: First, the hydrogel microparticles are packed at a φp that allows them to be extruded while being reversibly jammed, facilitating the localized deposition of the granular media to form a compartmentalized bath. Second, each granular media is deposited in succession to create a packed suspension compartment, and by adding liquid post deposition, φp is reduced to allow for embedded printing. Finally, we demonstrate the printing of multiple inks within the compartmentalized embedding bath and highlight the distinct differences between using inks composed of hydrogels or inks composed of particles suspended in watery liquid. This approach combines the advantages of embedded printing through the use of granular media with the added ability to pattern multiple bioactive granular materials to locally affect the behavior of cells printed within the bath. We expect that this workflow will allow researchers to create spatially compartmentalized, customized bioactive embedding baths that allow for the embedded printing of inks composed of hydrogels, cells, and other particles adapted to their need.
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- Vasileios D Trikalitis
- Department of Biomechanical Engineering, Vascularization Lab, Technical Medical Centre, University of Twente Faculty of Engineering Technology, Enschede, the Netherlands
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- Department of Biomechanical Engineering, Vascularization Lab, Technical Medical Centre, University of Twente Faculty of Engineering Technology, Enschede, the Netherlands
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- Department of Biomechanical Engineering, Vascularization Lab, Technical Medical Centre, University of Twente Faculty of Engineering Technology, Enschede, the Netherlands
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- Department of Biomechanical Engineering, Vascularization Lab, Technical Medical Centre, University of Twente Faculty of Engineering Technology, Enschede, the Netherlands
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- Department of Biomechanical Engineering, Vascularization Lab, Technical Medical Centre, University of Twente Faculty of Engineering Technology, Enschede, the Netherlands
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Loukelis K, Koutsomarkos N, Mikos AG, Chatzinikolaidou M. Advances in 3D bioprinting for regenerative medicine applications. Regen Biomater 2024; 11:rbae033. [PMID: 38845855 PMCID: PMC11153344 DOI: 10.1093/rb/rbae033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/03/2023] [Revised: 03/13/2024] [Accepted: 03/17/2024] [Indexed: 06/09/2024] Open
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Biofabrication techniques allow for the construction of biocompatible and biofunctional structures composed from biomaterials, cells and biomolecules. Bioprinting is an emerging 3D printing method which utilizes biomaterial-based mixtures with cells and other biological constituents into printable suspensions known as bioinks. Coupled with automated design protocols and based on different modes for droplet deposition, 3D bioprinters are able to fabricate hydrogel-based objects with specific architecture and geometrical properties, providing the necessary environment that promotes cell growth and directs cell differentiation towards application-related lineages. For the preparation of such bioinks, various water-soluble biomaterials have been employed, including natural and synthetic biopolymers, and inorganic materials. Bioprinted constructs are considered to be one of the most promising avenues in regenerative medicine due to their native organ biomimicry. For a successful application, the bioprinted constructs should meet particular criteria such as optimal biological response, mechanical properties similar to the target tissue, high levels of reproducibility and printing fidelity, but also increased upscaling capability. In this review, we highlight the most recent advances in bioprinting, focusing on the regeneration of various tissues including bone, cartilage, cardiovascular, neural, skin and other organs such as liver, kidney, pancreas and lungs. We discuss the rapidly developing co-culture bioprinting systems used to resemble the complexity of tissues and organs and the crosstalk between various cell populations towards regeneration. Moreover, we report on the basic physical principles governing 3D bioprinting, and the ideal bioink properties based on the biomaterials' regenerative potential. We examine and critically discuss the present status of 3D bioprinting regarding its applicability and current limitations that need to be overcome to establish it at the forefront of artificial organ production and transplantation.
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- Konstantinos Loukelis
- Department of Materials Science and Technology, University of Crete, Heraklion 70013, Greece
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- Department of Materials Science and Technology, University of Crete, Heraklion 70013, Greece
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- Department of Bioengineering, Rice University, Houston, TX 77030, USA
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- Department of Materials Science and Technology, University of Crete, Heraklion 70013, Greece
- Institute of Electronic Structure and Laser (IESL), Foundation for Research and Technology Hellas (FORTH), Heraklion 70013, Greece
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Huang G, Zhao Y, Chen D, Wei L, Hu Z, Li J, Zhou X, Yang B, Chen Z. Applications, advancements, and challenges of 3D bioprinting in organ transplantation. Biomater Sci 2024; 12:1425-1448. [PMID: 38374788 DOI: 10.1039/d3bm01934a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/21/2024]
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To date, organ transplantation remains an effective method for treating end-stage diseases of various organs. In recent years, despite the continuous development of organ transplantation technology, a variety of problems restricting its progress have emerged one after another, and the shortage of donors is at the top of the list. Bioprinting is a very useful tool that has huge application potential in many fields of life science and biotechnology, among which its use in medicine occupies a large area. With the development of bioprinting, advances in medicine have focused on printing cells and tissues for tissue regeneration and reconstruction of viable human organs, such as the heart, kidneys, and bones. In recent years, with the development of organ transplantation, three-dimensional (3D) bioprinting has played an increasingly important role in this field, giving rise to many unsolved problems, including a shortage of organ donors. This review respectively introduces the development of 3D bioprinting as well as its working principles and main applications in the medical field, especially in the applications, and advancements and challenges of 3D bioprinting in organ transplantation. With the continuous update and progress of printing technology and its deeper integration with the medical field, many obstacles will have new solutions, including tissue repair and regeneration, organ reconstruction, etc., especially in the field of organ transplantation. 3D printing technology will provide a better solution to the problem of donor shortage.
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- Guobin Huang
- Institute of Organ Transplantation, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology; Key Laboratory of Organ Transplantation, Ministry of Education; NHC Key Laboratory of Organ Transplantation; Key Laboratory of Organ Transplantation, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, No. 1095 Jiefang Avenue, Wuhan 430030, China.
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- Institute of Organ Transplantation, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology; Key Laboratory of Organ Transplantation, Ministry of Education; NHC Key Laboratory of Organ Transplantation; Key Laboratory of Organ Transplantation, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, No. 1095 Jiefang Avenue, Wuhan 430030, China.
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- Institute of Organ Transplantation, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology; Key Laboratory of Organ Transplantation, Ministry of Education; NHC Key Laboratory of Organ Transplantation; Key Laboratory of Organ Transplantation, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, No. 1095 Jiefang Avenue, Wuhan 430030, China.
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- Institute of Organ Transplantation, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology; Key Laboratory of Organ Transplantation, Ministry of Education; NHC Key Laboratory of Organ Transplantation; Key Laboratory of Organ Transplantation, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, No. 1095 Jiefang Avenue, Wuhan 430030, China.
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- Department of Pathology, School of Medicine, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, USA
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- Institute of Organ Transplantation, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology; Key Laboratory of Organ Transplantation, Ministry of Education; NHC Key Laboratory of Organ Transplantation; Key Laboratory of Organ Transplantation, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, No. 1095 Jiefang Avenue, Wuhan 430030, China.
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- Institute of Organ Transplantation, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology; Key Laboratory of Organ Transplantation, Ministry of Education; NHC Key Laboratory of Organ Transplantation; Key Laboratory of Organ Transplantation, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, No. 1095 Jiefang Avenue, Wuhan 430030, China.
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- Institute of Organ Transplantation, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology; Key Laboratory of Organ Transplantation, Ministry of Education; NHC Key Laboratory of Organ Transplantation; Key Laboratory of Organ Transplantation, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, No. 1095 Jiefang Avenue, Wuhan 430030, China.
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- Institute of Organ Transplantation, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology; Key Laboratory of Organ Transplantation, Ministry of Education; NHC Key Laboratory of Organ Transplantation; Key Laboratory of Organ Transplantation, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, No. 1095 Jiefang Avenue, Wuhan 430030, China.
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Roppolo I, Caprioli M, Pirri CF, Magdassi S. 3D Printing of Self-Healing Materials. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2024; 36:e2305537. [PMID: 37877817 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202305537] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/09/2023] [Revised: 09/11/2023] [Indexed: 10/26/2023]
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This review article presents a comprehensive overview of the latest advances in the field of 3D printable structures with self-healing properties. Three-dimensional printing (3DP) is a versatile technology that enables the rapid manufacturing of complex geometric structures with precision and functionality not previously attainable. However, the application of 3DP technology is still limited by the availability of materials with customizable properties specifically designed for additive manufacturing. The addition of self-healing properties within 3D printed objects is of high interest as it can improve the performance and lifespan of structural components, and even enable the mimicking of living tissues for biomedical applications, such as organs printing. The review will discuss and analyze the most relevant results reported in recent years in the development of self-healing polymeric materials that can be processed via 3D printing. After introducing the chemical and physical self-healing mechanism that can be exploited, the literature review here reported will focus in particular on printability and repairing performances. At last, actual perspective and possible development field will be critically discussed.
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- Ignazio Roppolo
- Department of Applied Science and Technology, Politecnico di Torino, Corso Duca degli Abruzzi 24, Turin, 10129, Italy
- Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia, Center for Sustainable Futures @Polito, Via Livorno 60, Turin, 10144, Italy
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- Department of Applied Science and Technology, Politecnico di Torino, Corso Duca degli Abruzzi 24, Turin, 10129, Italy
- Casali Center for Applied Chemistry, Institute of Chemistry, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Edmond J. Safra Campus, Jerusalem, 9090145, Israel
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- Department of Applied Science and Technology, Politecnico di Torino, Corso Duca degli Abruzzi 24, Turin, 10129, Italy
- Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia, Center for Sustainable Futures @Polito, Via Livorno 60, Turin, 10144, Italy
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- Casali Center for Applied Chemistry, Institute of Chemistry, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Edmond J. Safra Campus, Jerusalem, 9090145, Israel
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Zhang X, Cheng F, Islam MR, Li H. The fabrication of the chitosan-based bioink for in vitro tissue repair and regeneration: A review. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 257:128504. [PMID: 38040155 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.128504] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/30/2023] [Revised: 11/24/2023] [Accepted: 11/28/2023] [Indexed: 12/03/2023]
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The repair and regeneration of the injured tissues or organs is a major challenge for biomedicine, and the emerging 3D bioprinting technology as a class of promising techniques in biomedical research for the development of tissue engineering and regenerative medicine. Chitosan-based bioinks, as the natural biomaterials, are considered as ideal materials for 3D bioprinting to design and fabricate the various scaffold due to their unique dynamic reversibility and fantastic biological properties. Our review aims to provide an overview of chitosan-based bioinks for in vitro tissue repair and regeneration, starting from modification of chitosan that affect these bioprinting processes. In addition, we summarize the advances in chitosan-based bioinks used in the various 3D printing strategies. Moreover, the biomedical applications of chitosan-based bioinks are discussed, primarily centered on regenerative medicine and tissue modeling engineering. Finally, current challenges and future opportunities in this field are discussed. The combination of chitosan-based bioinks and 3D bioprinting will hold promise for developing novel biomedical scaffolds for tissue or organ repair and regeneration.
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- Xiao Zhang
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, MIIT Key Laboratory of Critical Materials Technology for New Energy Conversion and Storage, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, Heilongjiang 150001, PR China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, MIIT Key Laboratory of Critical Materials Technology for New Energy Conversion and Storage, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, Heilongjiang 150001, PR China.
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- College of Light Industry and Textile, Qiqihar University, Qiqihar, Heilongjiang 161000, PR China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, MIIT Key Laboratory of Critical Materials Technology for New Energy Conversion and Storage, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, Heilongjiang 150001, PR China; College of Light Industry and Textile, Qiqihar University, Qiqihar, Heilongjiang 161000, PR China.
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Gatto ML, Mengucci P, Mattioli-Belmonte M, Munteanu D, Nasini R, Tognoli E, Denti L, Gatto A. Features of Vat-Photopolymerized Masters for Microfluidic Device Manufacturing. Bioengineering (Basel) 2024; 11:80. [PMID: 38247957 PMCID: PMC10813418 DOI: 10.3390/bioengineering11010080] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/08/2023] [Revised: 12/23/2023] [Accepted: 01/09/2024] [Indexed: 01/23/2024] Open
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The growing interest in advancing microfluidic devices for manipulating fluids within micrometer-scale channels has prompted a shift in manufacturing practices, moving from single-component production to medium-size batches. This transition arises due to the impracticality of lab-scale manufacturing methods in accommodating the increased demand. This experimental study focuses on the design of master benchmarks 1-5, taking into consideration critical parameters such as rib width, height, and the relative width-to-height ratio. Notably, benchmarks 4 and 5 featured ribs that were strategically connected to the inlet, outlet, and reaction chamber of the master, enhancing their utility for subsequent replica production. Vat photopolymerization was employed for the fabrication of benchmarks 1-5, while replicas of benchmarks 4 and 5 were generated through polydimethylsiloxane casting. Dimensional investigations of the ribs and channels in both the master benchmarks and replicas were conducted using an optical technique validated through readability analysis based on the Michelson global contrast index. The primary goal was to evaluate the potential applicability of vat photopolymerization technology for efficiently producing microfluidic devices through a streamlined production process. Results indicate that the combination of vat photopolymerization followed by replication is well suited for achieving a minimum rib size of 25 µm in width and an aspect ratio of 1:12 for the master benchmark.
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- Maria Laura Gatto
- Department of Industrial Engineering and Mathematical Sciences (DIISM), Università Politecnica delle Marche, Via Brecce Bianche 12, 60131 Ancona, Italy;
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- Department of Materials, Environmental Sciences and Urban Planning (SIMAU), Università Politecnica delle Marche, Via Brecce Bianche 12, 60131 Ancona, Italy;
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- Department of Clinical and Molecular Sciences, Università Politecnica delle Marche, Via Tronto 10/a, 60126 Ancona, Italy;
- INSTM, National Consortium of Materials Science and Technology, Via G. Giusti 9, 50121 Florence, Italy
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- Material Science Department, Transilvania University of Brasov, 29 Eroilor Blvd., 500036 Brasov, Romania;
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- Prosilas S.r.l., Via Terracini 14, 60212 Civitanova Marche, Italy
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- Department of Engineering “Enzo Ferrari”, Università di Modena e Reggio Emilia, Via P. Vivarelli 10, 41125 Modena, Italy; (L.D.); (A.G.)
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- Department of Engineering “Enzo Ferrari”, Università di Modena e Reggio Emilia, Via P. Vivarelli 10, 41125 Modena, Italy; (L.D.); (A.G.)
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- Department of Engineering “Enzo Ferrari”, Università di Modena e Reggio Emilia, Via P. Vivarelli 10, 41125 Modena, Italy; (L.D.); (A.G.)
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Baronins J, Antonov M, Abramovskis V, Rautmane A, Lapkovskis V, Bockovs I, Goel S, Thakur VK, Shishkin A. The Effect of Zinc Oxide on DLP Hybrid Composite Manufacturability and Mechanical-Chemical Resistance. Polymers (Basel) 2023; 15:4679. [PMID: 38139933 PMCID: PMC10747173 DOI: 10.3390/polym15244679] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/02/2023] [Revised: 12/07/2023] [Accepted: 12/09/2023] [Indexed: 12/24/2023] Open
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The widespread use of epoxy resin (ER) in industry, owing to its excellent properties, aligns with the global shift toward greener resources and energy-efficient solutions, where utilizing metal oxides in 3D printed polymer parts can offer extended functionalities across various industries. ZnO concentrations in polyurethane acrylate composites impacted adhesion and thickness of DLP samples, with 1 wt.% achieving a thickness of 3.99 ± 0.16 mm, closest to the target thickness of 4 mm, while 0.5 wt.% ZnO samples exhibited the lowest deviation in average thickness (±0.03 mm). Tensile stress in digital light processed (DLP) composites with ZnO remained consistent, ranging from 23.29 MPa (1 wt.%) to 25.93 MPa (0.5 wt.%), with an increase in ZnO concentration causing a reduction in tensile stress to 24.04 MPa and a decrease in the elastic modulus to 2001 MPa at 2 wt.% ZnO. The produced DLP samples, with their good corrosion resistance in alkaline environments, are well-suited for applications as protective coatings on tank walls. Customized DLP techniques can enable their effective use as structural or functional elements, such as in Portland cement concrete walls, floors and ceilings for enhanced durability and performance.
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- Janis Baronins
- Laboratory of Ecological Solutions and Sustainable Development of Materials, Faculty of Materials Science and Applied Chemistry, Institute of General Chemical Engineering, Riga Technical University, Pulka 3, K-3, LV-1007 Riga, Latvia; (V.A.); (A.R.); (V.L.); (A.S.)
- Latvian Maritime Academy of Riga Technical University, Riga Technical University, Flotes Str. 12 K-1, LV-1016 Riga, Latvia
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- Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, Tallinn University of Technology, Ehitajate Tee 5, 19086 Tallinn, Estonia;
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- Laboratory of Ecological Solutions and Sustainable Development of Materials, Faculty of Materials Science and Applied Chemistry, Institute of General Chemical Engineering, Riga Technical University, Pulka 3, K-3, LV-1007 Riga, Latvia; (V.A.); (A.R.); (V.L.); (A.S.)
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- Laboratory of Ecological Solutions and Sustainable Development of Materials, Faculty of Materials Science and Applied Chemistry, Institute of General Chemical Engineering, Riga Technical University, Pulka 3, K-3, LV-1007 Riga, Latvia; (V.A.); (A.R.); (V.L.); (A.S.)
- Latvian Maritime Academy of Riga Technical University, Riga Technical University, Flotes Str. 12 K-1, LV-1016 Riga, Latvia
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- Laboratory of Ecological Solutions and Sustainable Development of Materials, Faculty of Materials Science and Applied Chemistry, Institute of General Chemical Engineering, Riga Technical University, Pulka 3, K-3, LV-1007 Riga, Latvia; (V.A.); (A.R.); (V.L.); (A.S.)
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- Faculty of Materials Science and Applied Chemistry, Institute of Polymer Materials, Riga Technical University, 3/7 Paula Valdena Street, LV-1048 Riga, Latvia;
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- School of Engineering, London South Bank University, London SE1 0AA, UK;
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Petroleum and Energy Studies, Dehradun 248007, India
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- Biorefining and Advanced Materials Research Center, Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC), Kings Buildings, West Mains Road, Edinburgh EH9 3JG, UK;
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- Laboratory of Ecological Solutions and Sustainable Development of Materials, Faculty of Materials Science and Applied Chemistry, Institute of General Chemical Engineering, Riga Technical University, Pulka 3, K-3, LV-1007 Riga, Latvia; (V.A.); (A.R.); (V.L.); (A.S.)
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Soullard L, Pradalié F, Labat B, Lancelon-Pin C, Nonglaton G, Rolere S, Texier I, Jean B. Methacrylated Cellulose Nanocrystals as Fillers for the Development of Photo-Cross-Linkable Cytocompatible Biosourced Formulations Targeting 3D Printing. Biomacromolecules 2023; 24:6009-6024. [PMID: 38073466 DOI: 10.1021/acs.biomac.3c01090] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2023]
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Cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs) from cotton were functionalized in aqueous medium using methacrylic anhydride (MA) to produce methacrylated cellulose nanocrystals (mCNCs) with a degree of methacrylation (DM) up to 12.6 ± 0.50%. Dispersible as-prepared CNCs and mCNCs were then considered as reinforcing fillers for aqueous 3D-printable formulations based on methacrylated carboxymethylcellulose (mCMC). The rheological properties of such photo-cross-linkable aqueous formulations containing nonmodified CNCs or mCNCs at 0.2 or 0.5 wt% in 2 wt% mCMC were fully investigated. The influence of the presence of nanoparticles on the UV-curing kinetics and dimensions of the photo-cross-linked hydrogels was probed and 13C CP-MAS NMR spectroscopy was used to determine the maximum conversion ratio of methacrylates as well as the optimized time required for UV postcuring. The viscoelasticity of cross-linked hydrogels and swollen hydrogels was also studied. The addition of 0.5 wt% mCNC with a DM of 0.83 ± 0.040% to the formulation yielded faster cross-linking kinetics, better resolution, more robust cross-linked hydrogels, and more stable swollen hydrogels than pure mCMC materials. Additionally, the produced cryogels showed no cytotoxicity toward L929 fibroblasts. This biobased formulation could thus be considered for the 3D printing of hydrogels dedicated to biomedical purposes using vat polymerization techniques, such as stereolithography or digital light processing.
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- Lénaïc Soullard
- Univ. Grenoble Alpes, CEA, LITEN, DTNM, Grenoble 38054, France
- Univ. Grenoble Alpes, CEA, LETI, DTBS, Grenoble 38054, France
- Univ. Grenoble Alpes, CNRS, CERMAV, Saint-Martin-d'Hères 38041, France
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- Univ. Grenoble Alpes, CNRS, CERMAV, Saint-Martin-d'Hères 38041, France
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- Univ. Rouen Normandie, INSA Rouen Normandie, CNRS, PBS, Evreux 27000, France
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- Univ. Grenoble Alpes, CEA, LETI, DTBS, Grenoble 38054, France
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- Univ. Grenoble Alpes, CNRS, CERMAV, Saint-Martin-d'Hères 38041, France
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Lv H, Deng G, Lai J, Yu Y, Chen F, Yao J. Advances in 3D Bioprinting of Biomimetic and Engineered Meniscal Grafts. Macromol Biosci 2023; 23:e2300199. [PMID: 37436941 DOI: 10.1002/mabi.202300199] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/08/2023] [Revised: 07/03/2023] [Accepted: 07/06/2023] [Indexed: 07/14/2023]
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The meniscus plays a crucial role in loads distribution and protection of articular cartilage. Meniscal injury can result in cartilage degeneration, loss of mechanical stability in the knee joint and ultimately lead to arthritis. Surgical interventions provide only short-term pain relief but fail to repair or regenerate the injured meniscus. Emerging tissue engineering approaches based on 3D bioprinting provide alternatives to current surgical methods for meniscus repair. In this review, the current bioprinting techniques employed in developing engineered meniscus grafts are summarized and discuss the latest strategies for mimicking the gradient structure, composition, and viscoelastic properties of native meniscus. Recent progress is highlighted in gene-activated matrices for meniscus regeneration as well. Finally, a perspective is provided on the future development of 3D bioprinting for meniscus repair, emphasizing the potential of this technology to revolutionize meniscus regeneration and improve patient outcomes.
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- Haiyuan Lv
- Department of Bone and Joint Surgery & Guangxi Key Laboratory of Regenerative Medicine, International Joint Laboratory on Regeneration of Bone and Soft Tissue, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, 530021, China
- Center for Materials Synthetic Biology, CAS Key Laboratory of Quantitative Engineering Biology, Shenzhen Institute of Synthetic Biology, Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen, 518055, China
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- Center for Materials Synthetic Biology, CAS Key Laboratory of Quantitative Engineering Biology, Shenzhen Institute of Synthetic Biology, Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen, 518055, China
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- Center for Materials Synthetic Biology, CAS Key Laboratory of Quantitative Engineering Biology, Shenzhen Institute of Synthetic Biology, Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen, 518055, China
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- Center for Materials Synthetic Biology, CAS Key Laboratory of Quantitative Engineering Biology, Shenzhen Institute of Synthetic Biology, Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen, 518055, China
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- Center for Materials Synthetic Biology, CAS Key Laboratory of Quantitative Engineering Biology, Shenzhen Institute of Synthetic Biology, Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen, 518055, China
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- Department of Bone and Joint Surgery & Guangxi Key Laboratory of Regenerative Medicine, International Joint Laboratory on Regeneration of Bone and Soft Tissue, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, 530021, China
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Rojas-Rojas L, Tozzi G, Guillén-Girón T. A Comprehensive Mechanical Characterization of Subject-Specific 3D Printed Scaffolds Mimicking Trabecular Bone Architecture Biomechanics. Life (Basel) 2023; 13:2141. [PMID: 38004281 PMCID: PMC10672154 DOI: 10.3390/life13112141] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/27/2023] [Revised: 10/25/2023] [Accepted: 10/28/2023] [Indexed: 11/26/2023] Open
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This study presents a polymeric scaffold designed and manufactured to mimic the structure and mechanical compressive characteristics of trabecular bone. The morphological parameters and mechanical behavior of the scaffold were studied and compared with trabecular bone from bovine iliac crest. Its mechanical properties, such as modulus of elasticity and yield strength, were studied under a three-step monotonic compressive test. Results showed that the elastic modulus of the scaffold was 329 MPa, and the one for trabecular bone reached 336 MPa. A stepwise dynamic compressive test was used to assess the behavior of samples under various loading regimes. With microcomputed tomography (µCT), a three-dimensional reconstruction of the samples was obtained, and their porosity was estimated as 80% for the polymeric scaffold and 88% for trabecular bone. The full-field strain distribution of the samples was measured using in situ µCT mechanics and digital volume correlation (DVC). This provided information on the local microdeformation mechanism of the scaffolds when compared to that of the tissue. The comprehensive results illustrate the potential of the fabricated scaffolds as biomechanical templates for in vitro studies. Furthermore, there is potential for extending this structure and fabrication methodology to incorporate suitable biocompatible materials for both in vitro and in vivo clinical applications.
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- Laura Rojas-Rojas
- Materials Science and Engineering School, Tecnológico de Costa Rica, Cartago 30109, Costa Rica;
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- School of Engineering, University of Greenwich, Chatham ME4 4TB, UK;
- School of Mechanical and Design Engineering, University of Portsmouth, Portsmouth PO1 3DJ, UK
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- Materials Science and Engineering School, Tecnológico de Costa Rica, Cartago 30109, Costa Rica;
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Guo W, Li B, Li P, Zhao L, You H, Long Y. Review on vat photopolymerization additive manufacturing of bioactive ceramic bone scaffolds. J Mater Chem B 2023; 11:9572-9596. [PMID: 37727909 DOI: 10.1039/d3tb01236k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/21/2023]
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Bone defects frequently occur in clinical settings due to trauma, disease, tumors, and other causes. The clinical use of autologous bones and allograft bone, however, has several limitations, such as limited sources, donor site morbidity, and immunological rejection. Nevertheless, there is newfound hope for regenerating and repairing bone defects through the development and integration of bone tissue engineering scaffold and additive manufacturing (AM) technology, also known as 3D printing. In particular, vat photopolymerization (VPP)-AM of bioactive ceramic bone scaffolds has garnered significant interest from interdisciplinary researchers in recent years. On the one hand, VPP-AM demonstrates clear advantages in printing accuracy and speed compared to other AM and non-AM technologies. On the other hand, bioactive ceramic materials exhibit superior bioactivity, biodegradability, and mechanical properties compared to metals, polymers, and bioinert ceramics, making them one of the most promising biomaterials for developing bone scaffolds. This paper reviews the research progress of VPP-AM of bioactive ceramic bone scaffolds, covering the process principles of various VPP-AM technologies, the performance requirements and preparation process of VPP ceramic slurry, the VPP process of bioactive ceramic bone scaffolds, and the research progress on different material types of VPP bioactive ceramic scaffolds. Firstly, we provide a brief introduction to the process principles and medical applications of various VPP technologies. Secondly, we explore the composition of the VPP ceramic slurry system, discussing the function of various components and their effects on printing quality. Thirdly, we delve into the performance requirements of bone scaffolds and summarize the research progress of VPP bioactive ceramic bone scaffolds of various material types including hydroxyapatite (HA), tricalcium phosphate (TCP), bioglass (BG), etc.; Finally, we discuss the challenges currently faced by VPP-AM bioactive ceramic bone scaffolds and propose possible development directions for the future.
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- Wang Guo
- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Manufacturing System and Advanced Manufacturing Technology, School of Mechanical Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, China.
- State Key Laboratory of Featured Metal Materials and Life-cycle Safety for Composite Structures, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, China
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Manufacturing System and Advanced Manufacturing Technology, School of Mechanical Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, China.
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Manufacturing System and Advanced Manufacturing Technology, School of Mechanical Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, China.
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Manufacturing System and Advanced Manufacturing Technology, School of Mechanical Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, China.
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Manufacturing System and Advanced Manufacturing Technology, School of Mechanical Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, China.
- State Key Laboratory of Featured Metal Materials and Life-cycle Safety for Composite Structures, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, China
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Manufacturing System and Advanced Manufacturing Technology, School of Mechanical Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, China.
- State Key Laboratory of Featured Metal Materials and Life-cycle Safety for Composite Structures, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, China
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Li Y, Zhang X, Zhang X, Zhang Y, Hou D. Recent Progress of the Vat Photopolymerization Technique in Tissue Engineering: A Brief Review of Mechanisms, Methods, Materials, and Applications. Polymers (Basel) 2023; 15:3940. [PMID: 37835989 PMCID: PMC10574968 DOI: 10.3390/polym15193940] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/24/2023] [Revised: 09/18/2023] [Accepted: 09/27/2023] [Indexed: 10/15/2023] Open
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Vat photopolymerization (VP), including stereolithography (SLA), digital light processing (DLP), and volumetric printing, employs UV or visible light to solidify cell-laden photoactive bioresin contained within a vat in a point-by-point, layer-by-layer, or volumetric manner. VP-based bioprinting has garnered substantial attention in both academia and industry due to its unprecedented control over printing resolution and accuracy, as well as its rapid printing speed. It holds tremendous potential for the fabrication of tissue- and organ-like structures in the field of regenerative medicine. This review summarizes the recent progress of VP in the fields of tissue engineering and regenerative medicine. First, it introduces the mechanism of photopolymerization, followed by an explanation of the printing technique and commonly used biomaterials. Furthermore, the application of VP-based bioprinting in tissue engineering was discussed. Finally, the challenges facing VP-based bioprinting are discussed, and the future trends in VP-based bioprinting are projected.
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- Ying Li
- College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Beijing Technology and Business University, Beijing 100048, China
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- College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Beijing Technology and Business University, Beijing 100048, China
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- College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Beijing Technology and Business University, Beijing 100048, China
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- FuYang Sineva Materials Technology Co., Ltd., Beijing 100176, China
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- Chinese Academy of Meteorological Sciences, China National Petroleum Corporation, Beijing 102206, China
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Batu T, Lemu HG, Shimels H. Application of Artificial Intelligence for Surface Roughness Prediction of Additively Manufactured Components. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 16:6266. [PMID: 37763543 PMCID: PMC10532807 DOI: 10.3390/ma16186266] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/30/2023] [Revised: 09/02/2023] [Accepted: 09/07/2023] [Indexed: 09/29/2023]
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Additive manufacturing has gained significant popularity from a manufacturing perspective due to its potential for improving production efficiency. However, ensuring consistent product quality within predetermined equipment, cost, and time constraints remains a persistent challenge. Surface roughness, a crucial quality parameter, presents difficulties in meeting the required standards, posing significant challenges in industries such as automotive, aerospace, medical devices, energy, optics, and electronics manufacturing, where surface quality directly impacts performance and functionality. As a result, researchers have given great attention to improving the quality of manufactured parts, particularly by predicting surface roughness using different parameters related to the manufactured parts. Artificial intelligence (AI) is one of the methods used by researchers to predict the surface quality of additively fabricated parts. Numerous research studies have developed models utilizing AI methods, including recent deep learning and machine learning approaches, which are effective in cost reduction and saving time, and are emerging as a promising technique. This paper presents the recent advancements in machine learning and AI deep learning techniques employed by researchers. Additionally, the paper discusses the limitations, challenges, and future directions for applying AI in surface roughness prediction for additively manufactured components. Through this review paper, it becomes evident that integrating AI methodologies holds great potential to improve the productivity and competitiveness of the additive manufacturing process. This integration minimizes the need for re-processing machined components and ensures compliance with technical specifications. By leveraging AI, the industry can enhance efficiency and overcome the challenges associated with achieving consistent product quality in additive manufacturing.
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- Temesgen Batu
- Department of Aerospace Engineering, Ethiopian Space Science and Geospatial Institute, Addis Ababa P.O. Box 33679, Ethiopia;
- Center of Armament and High Energy Materials, Institute of Research and Development, Ethiopian Defence University, Bishoftu P.O. Box 1041, Ethiopia
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- Department of Mechanical and Structural Engineering and Materials Science, University of Stavanger (UiS), 4036 Stavanger, Norway
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, College of Engineering, Addis Ababa Science and Technology University, Addis Ababa P.O. Box 16417, Ethiopia;
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Hisham M, Salih AE, Butt H. 3D Printing of Multimaterial Contact Lenses. ACS Biomater Sci Eng 2023; 9:4381-4391. [PMID: 37364228 PMCID: PMC10336843 DOI: 10.1021/acsbiomaterials.3c00175] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/09/2023] [Accepted: 06/12/2023] [Indexed: 06/28/2023]
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3D printing of multimaterial objects is an emerging field with promising applications. The layer-by-layer material addition technique used in 3D printing enables incorporation of distinct functionalized materials into the specialized devices. However, very few studies have been performed on the usage of multimaterial 3D printing for printable photonic and wearable devices. Here, we employ vat photopolymerization-based 3D printing to produce multimaterial contact lenses, offering enhanced multiband optical filtration, which can be valuable for tackling ocular conditions such as color blindness. A combination of hydroxyethyl methacrylate (HEMA) and polyethylene glycol diacrylate (PEGDA) was used as the base hydrogel for 3D printing. Atto565 and Atto488 dyes were added to the hydrogel for wavelength filtering, each dye suitable for a different type of color blindness. Multimaterial disks and contact lenses, with separate sections containing distinct dyes, were 3D-printed, and their optical properties were studied. The characteristics of multimaterial printing were analyzed, focusing on the formation of a uniform multimaterial interface. In addition, a novel technique was developed for printing multiple dyed materials in complex lateral geometrical patterns, by employing suitable variations in CAD models and the UV curing time. It was observed that the multimaterial printing process does not negatively affect the optical properties of the contact lenses. The printed multimaterial contact lenses offered a combined multi-band color blindness correction due to the two dyes used. The resulting optical spectrum was a close match to the commercially available color blindness correction glasses.
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- Muhammed Hisham
- Department of Mechanical
Engineering, Khalifa University, Abu Dhabi 127788, United Arab Emirates
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- Department of Mechanical
Engineering, Khalifa University, Abu Dhabi 127788, United Arab Emirates
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- Department of Mechanical
Engineering, Khalifa University, Abu Dhabi 127788, United Arab Emirates
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Altin-Yavuzarslan G, Brooks SM, Yuan SF, Park JO, Alper HS, Nelson A. Additive Manufacturing of Engineered Living Materials with Bio-augmented Mechanical Properties and Resistance to Degradation. ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS 2023; 33:2300332. [PMID: 37810281 PMCID: PMC10553028 DOI: 10.1002/adfm.202300332] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/10/2023] [Indexed: 10/10/2023]
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Engineered living materials (ELMs) combine living cells with polymeric matrices to yield unique materials with programmable functions. While the cellular platform and the polymer network determine the material properties and applications, there are still gaps in our ability to seamlessly integrate the biotic (cellular) and abiotic (polymer) components into singular material, then assemble them into devices and machines. Herein, we demonstrated the additive-manufacturing of ELMs wherein bioproduction of metabolites from the encapsulated cells enhanced the properties of the surrounding matrix. First, we developed aqueous resins comprising bovine serum albumin (BSA) and poly(ethylene glycol diacrylate) (PEGDA) with engineered microbes for vat photopolymerization to create objects with a wide array of 3D form factors. The BSA-PEGDA matrix afforded hydrogels that were mechanically stiff and tough for use in load-bearing applications. Second, we demonstrated the continuous in situ production of L-DOPA, naringenin, and betaxanthins from the engineered cells encapsulated within the BSA-PEGDA matrix. These microbial metabolites bioaugmented the properties of the BSA-PEGDA matrix by enhancing the stiffness (L-DOPA) or resistance to enzymatic degradation (betaxanthin). Finally, we demonstrated the assembly of the 3D printed ELM components into mechanically functional bolts and gears to showcase the potential to create functional ELMs for synthetic living machines.
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- Gokce Altin-Yavuzarslan
- Molecular Engineering and Sciences Institute, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington 98195, United States
- Department of Chemistry, University of Washington, Box 351700, Seattle, WA, USA
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- McKetta Department of Chemical Engineering, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX, USA
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- Institute for Cellular and Molecular Biology, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX, USA
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- Department of Surgery, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington 98195, United States
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- McKetta Department of Chemical Engineering, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX, USA
- Institute for Cellular and Molecular Biology, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX, USA
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- Molecular Engineering and Sciences Institute, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington 98195, United States
- Department of Chemistry, University of Washington, Box 351700, Seattle, WA, USA
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A flexible design framework to design graded porous bone scaffolds with adjustable anisotropic properties. J Mech Behav Biomed Mater 2023; 140:105727. [PMID: 36801781 DOI: 10.1016/j.jmbbm.2023.105727] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/20/2022] [Revised: 01/10/2023] [Accepted: 02/11/2023] [Indexed: 02/17/2023]
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Since the success of bone regenerative medicine depends on scaffold morphological and mechanical properties, numerous scaffolds designs have been proposed in the last decade, including graded structures that are suited to enhance tissue ingrowth. Most of these structures are based either on foams with a random pore definition, or on the periodic repetition of a unit cell (UC). These approaches are limited by the range of target porosities and obtained effective mechanical properties, and do not permit to easily generate a pore size gradient from the core to the periphery of the scaffold. In opposition, the objective of the present contribution is to propose a flexible design framework to generate various three-dimensional (3D) scaffolds structures including cylindrical graded scaffolds from the definition of a UC by making use of a non-periodic mapping. Conformal mappings are firstly used to generate graded circular cross-sections, while 3D structures are then obtained by stacking the cross-sections with or without a twist between different scaffold layers. The effective mechanical properties of different scaffold configurations are presented and compared using an energy-based efficient numerical method, pointing out the versatility of the design procedure to separately govern longitudinal and transverse anisotropic scaffold properties. Among these configurations, a helical structure exhibiting couplings between transverse and longitudinal properties is proposed and permits to extend the adaptability of the proposed framework. In order to investigate the capacity of common additive manufacturing techniques to fabricate the proposed structures, a subset of these configurations is elaborated using a standard SLA setup, and subjected to experimental mechanical testing. Despite observed geometric differences between the initial design and the actual obtained structures, the effective properties are satisfyingly predicted by the proposed computational method. Promising perspectives are offered concerning the design of self-fitting scaffolds with on-demand properties depending on the clinical application.
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Gatto ML, Cerqueni G, Furlani M, Riberti N, Tognoli E, Denti L, Leonardi F, Giuliani A, Mattioli-Belmonte M, Mengucci P. Influence of Trabecular Geometry on Scaffold Mechanical Behavior and MG-63 Cell Viability. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 16:2342. [PMID: 36984222 PMCID: PMC10056383 DOI: 10.3390/ma16062342] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/28/2023] [Revised: 03/07/2023] [Accepted: 03/09/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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In a scaffold-based approach for bone tissue regeneration, the control over morphometry allows for balancing scaffold biomechanical performances. In this experimental work, trabecular geometry was obtained by a generative design process, and scaffolds were manufactured by vat photopolymerization with 60% (P60), 70% (P70) and 80% (P80) total porosity. The mechanical and biological performances of the produced scaffolds were investigated, and the results were correlated with morphometric parameters, aiming to investigate the influence of trabecular geometry on the elastic modulus, the ultimate compressive strength of scaffolds and MG-63 human osteosarcoma cell viability. The results showed that P60 trabecular geometry allows for matching the mechanical requirements of human mandibular trabecular bone. From the statistical analysis, a general trend can be inferred, suggesting strut thickness, the degree of anisotropy, connectivity density and specific surface as the main morphometric parameters influencing the biomechanical behavior of trabecular scaffolds, in the perspective of tissue engineering applications.
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- Maria Laura Gatto
- Department DIISM, Università Politecnica Delle Marche, Via Brecce Bianche 12, 60131 Ancona, Italy;
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- Department DISCLIMO & UdR INSTM, Università Politecnica Delle Marche, Via Tronto 10/a, 60126 Ancona, Italy; (G.C.); (M.M.-B.)
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- Department DISCO, Università Politecnica Delle Marche, Via Brecce Bianche 12, 60131 Ancona, Italy; (M.F.); (A.G.)
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- Neurosciences Imaging and Clinical Sciences Department, University of Chieti-Pescara, 66100 Chieti, Italy;
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- Department of Engineering “Enzo Ferrari”, Università di Modena e Reggio Emilia, Via Vivarelli 10, 41125 Modena, Italy; (E.T.); (L.D.)
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- Department of Engineering “Enzo Ferrari”, Università di Modena e Reggio Emilia, Via Vivarelli 10, 41125 Modena, Italy; (E.T.); (L.D.)
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- Department DISCO, Università Politecnica Delle Marche, Via Brecce Bianche 12, 60131 Ancona, Italy; (M.F.); (A.G.)
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- Department DISCLIMO & UdR INSTM, Università Politecnica Delle Marche, Via Tronto 10/a, 60126 Ancona, Italy; (G.C.); (M.M.-B.)
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- Department SIMAU & UdR INSTM, Università Politecnica Delle Marche, Via Brecce Bianche 12, 60131 Ancona, Italy
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Pattnaik A, Sanket AS, Pradhan S, Sahoo R, Das S, Pany S, Douglas TEL, Dandela R, Liu Q, Rajadas J, Pati S, De Smedt SC, Braeckmans K, Samal SK. Designing of gradient scaffolds and their applications in tissue regeneration. Biomaterials 2023; 296:122078. [PMID: 36921442 DOI: 10.1016/j.biomaterials.2023.122078] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/19/2022] [Revised: 02/19/2023] [Accepted: 03/02/2023] [Indexed: 03/07/2023]
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Gradient scaffolds are isotropic/anisotropic three-dimensional structures with gradual transitions in geometry, density, porosity, stiffness, etc., that mimic the biological extracellular matrix. The gradient structures in biological tissues play a major role in various functional and metabolic activities in the body. The designing of gradients in the scaffold can overcome the current challenges in the clinic compared to conventional scaffolds by exhibiting excellent penetration capacity for nutrients & cells, increased cellular adhesion, cell viability & differentiation, improved mechanical stability, and biocompatibility. In this review, the recent advancements in designing gradient scaffolds with desired biomimetic properties, and their implication in tissue regeneration applications have been briefly explained. Furthermore, the gradients in native tissues such as bone, cartilage, neuron, cardiovascular, skin and their specific utility in tissue regeneration have been discussed in detail. The insights from such advances using gradient-based scaffolds can widen the horizon for using gradient biomaterials in tissue regeneration applications.
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- Ananya Pattnaik
- Laboratory of Biomaterials and Regenerative Medicine for Advanced Therapies, ICMR-Regional Medical Research Centre, Bhubaneswar, 751023, Odisha, India
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- Laboratory of Biomaterials and Regenerative Medicine for Advanced Therapies, ICMR-Regional Medical Research Centre, Bhubaneswar, 751023, Odisha, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Institute of Technical Education and Research, Siksha 'O' Anusandhan University, Bhubaneswar, 751030, Odisha, India
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- Laboratory of Biomaterials and Regenerative Medicine for Advanced Therapies, ICMR-Regional Medical Research Centre, Bhubaneswar, 751023, Odisha, India
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- Laboratory of Biomaterials and Regenerative Medicine for Advanced Therapies, ICMR-Regional Medical Research Centre, Bhubaneswar, 751023, Odisha, India
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- Laboratory of Biomaterials and Regenerative Medicine for Advanced Therapies, ICMR-Regional Medical Research Centre, Bhubaneswar, 751023, Odisha, India
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- Engineering Department, Lancaster University, Lancaster, United Kingdom; Materials Science Institute, Lancaster University, Lancaster, United Kingdom
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- Department of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry, Institute of Chemical Technology, Indian Oil Odisha Campus, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India
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- Advanced Drug Delivery and Regenerative Biomaterials Laboratory, Cardiovascular Institute, Stanford University School of Medicine, Department of Medicine, Stanford University, California, 94304, USA
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- Advanced Drug Delivery and Regenerative Biomaterials Laboratory, Cardiovascular Institute, Stanford University School of Medicine, Department of Medicine, Stanford University, California, 94304, USA; Department of Bioengineering and Therapeutic Sciences, University of California San Francusco (UCSF) School of Parmacy, California, USA
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- Laboratory of Biomaterials and Regenerative Medicine for Advanced Therapies, ICMR-Regional Medical Research Centre, Bhubaneswar, 751023, Odisha, India
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- Laboratory of General Biochemistry and Physical Pharmacy, University of Ghent, Ghent, 9000, Belgium.
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- Laboratory of General Biochemistry and Physical Pharmacy, University of Ghent, Ghent, 9000, Belgium
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- Laboratory of Biomaterials and Regenerative Medicine for Advanced Therapies, ICMR-Regional Medical Research Centre, Bhubaneswar, 751023, Odisha, India.
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Jiang B, Jiao H, Guo X, Chen G, Guo J, Wu W, Jin Y, Cao G, Liang Z. Lignin-Based Materials for Additive Manufacturing: Chemistry, Processing, Structures, Properties, and Applications. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2023; 10:e2206055. [PMID: 36658694 PMCID: PMC10037990 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202206055] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/19/2022] [Revised: 12/05/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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The utilization of lignin, the most abundant aromatic biomass component, is at the forefront of sustainable engineering, energy, and environment research, where its abundance and low-cost features enable widespread application. Constructing lignin into material parts with controlled and desired macro- and microstructures and properties via additive manufacturing has been recognized as a promising technology and paves the way to the practical application of lignin. Considering the rapid development and significant progress recently achieved in this field, a comprehensive and critical review and outlook on three-dimensional (3D) printing of lignin is highly desirable. This article fulfils this demand with an overview on the structure of lignin and presents the state-of-the-art of 3D printing of pristine lignin and lignin-based composites, and highlights the key challenges. It is attempted to deliver better fundamental understanding of the impacts of morphology, microstructure, physical, chemical, and biological modifications, and composition/hybrids on the rheological behavior of lignin/polymer blends, as well as, on the mechanical, physical, and chemical performance of the 3D printed lignin-based materials. The main points toward future developments involve hybrid manufacturing, in situ polymerization, and surface tension or energy driven molecular segregation are also elaborated and discussed to promote the high-value utilization of lignin.
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- Bo Jiang
- Jiangsu Co‐Innovation Center of Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forest ResourcesInternational Innovation Center for Forest Chemicals and MaterialsNanjing Forestry UniversityNanjing210037China
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- Jiangsu Co‐Innovation Center of Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forest ResourcesInternational Innovation Center for Forest Chemicals and MaterialsNanjing Forestry UniversityNanjing210037China
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- Jiangsu Co‐Innovation Center of Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forest ResourcesInternational Innovation Center for Forest Chemicals and MaterialsNanjing Forestry UniversityNanjing210037China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Lignocellulosic ChemistryBeijing Forestry UniversityBeijing100083China
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- Jiangsu Co‐Innovation Center of Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forest ResourcesInternational Innovation Center for Forest Chemicals and MaterialsNanjing Forestry UniversityNanjing210037China
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- Jiangsu Co‐Innovation Center of Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forest ResourcesInternational Innovation Center for Forest Chemicals and MaterialsNanjing Forestry UniversityNanjing210037China
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- Jiangsu Co‐Innovation Center of Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forest ResourcesInternational Innovation Center for Forest Chemicals and MaterialsNanjing Forestry UniversityNanjing210037China
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- Department of Materials Science and EngineeringUniversity of WashingtonSeattleWA98195‐2120USA
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- Institute of Functional Nano & Soft Materials Laboratory (FUNSOM)Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Carbon‐Based Functional Materials & DevicesJoint International Research Laboratory of Carbon‐Based Functional Materials and DevicesSoochow UniversitySuzhou215123China
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Meng Y, Zhai H, Zhou Z, Wang X, Han J, Feng W, Huang Y, Wang Y, Bai Y, Zhou J, Quan D. Three dimensional
printable multi‐arms poly(
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) for resilient biodegradable elastomer. JOURNAL OF POLYMER SCIENCE 2023. [DOI: 10.1002/pol.20220700] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/02/2023]
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- Yue Meng
- GD HPPC and PCFM Lab, School of Chemistry Sun Yat‐sen University Guangzhou China
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- GD HPPC and PCFM Lab, School of Chemistry Sun Yat‐sen University Guangzhou China
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- GD Functional Biomaterials Engineering Technology Research Center, Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Flexible Electronic Materials and Wearable Devices, School of Materials Science and Engineering Sun Yat‐sen University Guangzhou China
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- School of Biomedical Engineering Jinan University Guangzhou China
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- GD Functional Biomaterials Engineering Technology Research Center, Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Flexible Electronic Materials and Wearable Devices, School of Materials Science and Engineering Sun Yat‐sen University Guangzhou China
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- GD HPPC and PCFM Lab, School of Chemistry Sun Yat‐sen University Guangzhou China
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- GD HPPC and PCFM Lab, School of Chemistry Sun Yat‐sen University Guangzhou China
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- GD Functional Biomaterials Engineering Technology Research Center, Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Flexible Electronic Materials and Wearable Devices, School of Materials Science and Engineering Sun Yat‐sen University Guangzhou China
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- GD Functional Biomaterials Engineering Technology Research Center, Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Flexible Electronic Materials and Wearable Devices, School of Materials Science and Engineering Sun Yat‐sen University Guangzhou China
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- GD Functional Biomaterials Engineering Technology Research Center, Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Flexible Electronic Materials and Wearable Devices, School of Materials Science and Engineering Sun Yat‐sen University Guangzhou China
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- GD Functional Biomaterials Engineering Technology Research Center, Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Flexible Electronic Materials and Wearable Devices, School of Materials Science and Engineering Sun Yat‐sen University Guangzhou China
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Wu Z, Jin K, Wang L, Fan Y. Effect of curing time on the mechanical properties of poly(glycerol sebacate). J Appl Polym Sci 2023. [DOI: 10.1002/app.53700] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/09/2023]
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- Zebin Wu
- Key Laboratory for Biomechanics and Mechanobiology of Ministry of Education, Beijing Advanced Innovation Centre for Biomedical Engineering, School of Biological Science and Medical Engineering Beihang University Beijing China
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- Key Laboratory for Biomechanics and Mechanobiology of Ministry of Education, Beijing Advanced Innovation Centre for Biomedical Engineering, School of Biological Science and Medical Engineering Beihang University Beijing China
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- Key Laboratory for Biomechanics and Mechanobiology of Ministry of Education, Beijing Advanced Innovation Centre for Biomedical Engineering, School of Biological Science and Medical Engineering Beihang University Beijing China
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- Key Laboratory for Biomechanics and Mechanobiology of Ministry of Education, Beijing Advanced Innovation Centre for Biomedical Engineering, School of Biological Science and Medical Engineering Beihang University Beijing China
- School of Engineering Medicine Beihang University Beijing China
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Cao S, Bo R, Zhang Y. Polymeric Scaffolds for Regeneration of Central/Peripheral Nerves and Soft Connective Tissues. ADVANCED NANOBIOMED RESEARCH 2023. [DOI: 10.1002/anbr.202200147] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/30/2023] Open
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- Shunze Cao
- Applied Mechanics Laboratory Department of Engineering Mechanics Laboratory for Flexible Electronics Technology Tsinghua University Beijing 100084 China
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- Applied Mechanics Laboratory Department of Engineering Mechanics Laboratory for Flexible Electronics Technology Tsinghua University Beijing 100084 China
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- Applied Mechanics Laboratory Department of Engineering Mechanics Laboratory for Flexible Electronics Technology Tsinghua University Beijing 100084 China
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Galarraga JH, Dhand AP, Enzmann BP, Burdick JA. Synthesis, Characterization, and Digital Light Processing of a Hydrolytically Degradable Hyaluronic Acid Hydrogel. Biomacromolecules 2023; 24:413-425. [PMID: 36516973 PMCID: PMC10928645 DOI: 10.1021/acs.biomac.2c01218] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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Numerous chemical modifications of hyaluronic acid (HA) have been explored for the formation of degradable hydrogels that are suitable for a variety of biomedical applications, including biofabrication and drug delivery. Thiol-ene step-growth chemistry is of particular interest due to its lower oxygen sensitivity and ability to precisely tune mechanical properties. Here, we utilize an aqueous esterification route via reaction with carbic anhydride to synthesize norbornene-modified HA (NorHACA) that is amenable to thiol-ene crosslinking to form hydrolytically unstable networks. NorHACA is first synthesized with varying degrees of modification (∼15-100%) by adjusting the ratio of reactive carbic anhydride to HA. Thereafter, NorHACA is reacted with dithiol crosslinker in the presence of visible light and photoinitiator to form hydrogels within tens of seconds. Unlike conventional NorHA, NorHACA hydrogels are highly susceptible to hydrolytic degradation through enhanced ester hydrolysis. Both the mechanical properties and the degradation timescales of NorHACA hydrogels are tuned via macromer concentration and/or the degree of modification. Moreover, the degradation behavior of NorHACA hydrogels is validated through a statistical-co-kinetic model of ester hydrolysis. The rapid degradation of NorHACA hydrogels can be adjusted by incorporating small amounts of slowly degrading NorHA macromer into the network. Further, NorHACA hydrogels are implemented as digital light processing (DLP) resins to fabricate hydrolytically degradable scaffolds with complex, macroporous structures that can incorporate cell-adhesive sites for cell attachment and proliferation after fabrication. Additionally, DLP bioprinting of NorHACA hydrogels to form cell-laden constructs with high viability is demonstrated, making them useful for applications in tissue engineering and regenerative medicine.
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- Jonathan H. Galarraga
- Department of Bioengineering, School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA
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- Department of Bioengineering, School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA
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- Department of Bioengineering, School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA
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- Department of Bioengineering, School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA
- BioFrontiers Institute and Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, University of Colorado, Boulder, CO 80303, USA
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Recent advances in 3D-printed polylactide and polycaprolactone-based biomaterials for tissue engineering applications. Int J Biol Macromol 2022; 218:930-968. [PMID: 35896130 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2022.07.140] [Citation(s) in RCA: 87] [Impact Index Per Article: 43.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/15/2022] [Revised: 07/13/2022] [Accepted: 07/18/2022] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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The three-dimensional printing (3DP) also known as the additive manufacturing (AM), a novel and futuristic technology that facilitates the printing of multiscale, biomimetic, intricate cytoarchitecture, function-structure hierarchy, multi-cellular tissues in the complicated micro-environment, patient-specific scaffolds, and medical devices. There is an increasing demand for developing 3D-printed products that can be utilized for organ transplantations due to the organ shortage. Nowadays, the 3DP has gained considerable interest in the tissue engineering (TE) field. Polylactide (PLA) and polycaprolactone (PCL) are exemplary biomaterials with excellent physicochemical properties and biocompatibility, which have drawn notable attraction in tissue regeneration. Herein, the recent advancements in the PLA and PCL biodegradable polymer-based composites as well as their reinforcement with hydrogels and bio-ceramics scaffolds manufactured through 3DP are systematically summarized and the applications of bone, cardiac, neural, vascularized and skin tissue regeneration are thoroughly elucidated. The interaction between implanted biodegradable polymers, in-vivo and in-vitro testing models for possible evaluation of degradation and biological properties are also illustrated. The final section of this review incorporates the current challenges and future opportunities in the 3DP of PCL- and PLA-based composites that will prove helpful for biomedical engineers to fulfill the demands of the clinical field.
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Fabrication of 5-fluorouracil-loaded tablets with hyperbranched polyester by digital light processing 3D printing technology. Eur Polym J 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.eurpolymj.2022.111190] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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Zhang Q, Bei HP, Zhao M, Dong Z, Zhao X. Shedding light on 3D printing: Printing photo-crosslinkable constructs for tissue engineering. Biomaterials 2022; 286:121566. [DOI: 10.1016/j.biomaterials.2022.121566] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/23/2021] [Revised: 04/25/2022] [Accepted: 05/03/2022] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Murphy CA, Lim KS, Woodfield TBF. Next Evolution in Organ-Scale Biofabrication: Bioresin Design for Rapid High-Resolution Vat Polymerization. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2022; 34:e2107759. [PMID: 35128736 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202107759] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2021] [Revised: 01/30/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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The field of bioprinting has made significant advancements in recent years and allowed for the precise deposition of biomaterials and cells. However, within this field lies a major challenge, which is developing high resolution constructs, with complex architectures. In an effort to overcome these challenges a biofabrication technique known as vat polymerization is being increasingly investigated due to its high fabrication accuracy and control of resolution (µm scale). Despite the progress made in developing hydrogel precursors for bioprinting techniques, such as extrusion-based bioprinting, there is a major lack in developing hydrogel precursor bioresins for vat polymerization. This is due to the specific unique properties and characteristics required for vat polymerization, from lithography to the latest volumetric printing. This is of major concern as the shortage of bioresins available has a significant impact on progressing this technology and exploring its full potential, including speed, resolution, and scale. Therefore, this review discusses the key requirements that need to be addressed in successfully developing a bioresin. The influence of monomer architecture and bioresin composition on printability is described, along with key fundamental parameters that can be altered to increase printing accuracy. Finally, recent advancements in bioresins are discussed together with future directions.
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- Caroline A Murphy
- Christchurch Regenerative Medicine and Tissue Engineering (CReaTE) Group, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Musculoskeletal Medicine, Centre for Bioengineering and Nanomedicine, University of Otago, Christchurch, 8011, New Zealand
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- Christchurch Regenerative Medicine and Tissue Engineering (CReaTE) Group, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Musculoskeletal Medicine, Centre for Bioengineering and Nanomedicine, University of Otago, Christchurch, 8011, New Zealand
- Light Activated Biomaterials (LAB) Group, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Musculoskeletal Medicine, Centre for Bioengineering and Nanomedicine, University of Otago, Christchurch, 8011, New Zealand
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- Christchurch Regenerative Medicine and Tissue Engineering (CReaTE) Group, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Musculoskeletal Medicine, Centre for Bioengineering and Nanomedicine, University of Otago, Christchurch, 8011, New Zealand
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Dong Y, Zhang M, Han D, Deng Z, Cao X, Tian J, Ye Q. A high-performance GelMA-GelMA homogeneous double-network hydrogel assisted by 3D printing. J Mater Chem B 2022; 10:3906-3915. [PMID: 35471408 DOI: 10.1039/d2tb00330a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Gelatin methacryloyl (GelMA) is a popular photocrosslinkable hydrogel that has been widely utilized in tissue engineering and regenerative medicine fields due to its excellent biocompatibility, biodegradability and cell response. However, the lack of mechanical properties limits its application. In the present study, a method for the preparation of a GelMA-GelMA (G-G) homogeneous double-network (DN) hydrogel to improve mechanical strength based on DLP 3D printing is proposed. The G-G DN hydrogel was fabricated and characterized in terms of microstructure, mechanical properties and rheological behavior. By modifying the degree of substitution (DS), the polymer concentration of double network crosslinking and the soak time, the novel G-G DN hydrogel could significantly improve the properties of strength, self-recovery and fatigue resistance. After all, the novel porous composite hydrogel (G-G DN hydrogel) could achieve more than twice that of the pure GelMA hydrogel, better fatigue resistance and printable ability. Therefore, it can be a potential choice of applications attracting great attention for its mechanical properties, great transmittance and biocompatibility.
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- Yipeng Dong
- Key Laboratory of Weak-Light Nonlinear Photonics, Ministry of Education, School of Physics and TEDA Applied Physics, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, P. R. China.
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- Key Laboratory of Weak-Light Nonlinear Photonics, Ministry of Education, School of Physics and TEDA Applied Physics, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, P. R. China.
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- Key Laboratory of Weak-Light Nonlinear Photonics, Ministry of Education, School of Physics and TEDA Applied Physics, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, P. R. China.
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- Key Laboratory of Weak-Light Nonlinear Photonics, Ministry of Education, School of Physics and TEDA Applied Physics, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, P. R. China.
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- Key Laboratory of Weak-Light Nonlinear Photonics, Ministry of Education, School of Physics and TEDA Applied Physics, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, P. R. China.
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- Key Laboratory of Weak-Light Nonlinear Photonics, Ministry of Education, School of Physics and TEDA Applied Physics, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, P. R. China.
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- Key Laboratory of Weak-Light Nonlinear Photonics, Ministry of Education, School of Physics and TEDA Applied Physics, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, P. R. China. .,Nankai University Eye Institute, Nankai University Afflicted Eye Hospital, Nankai University, Tianjin, China
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Zhang L, Lee W, Li X, Jiang Y, Fang NX, Dai G, Liu Y. 3D direct printing of mechanical and biocompatible hydrogel meta-structures. Bioact Mater 2022; 10:48-55. [PMID: 34901528 PMCID: PMC8637340 DOI: 10.1016/j.bioactmat.2021.08.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2021] [Revised: 07/01/2021] [Accepted: 08/12/2021] [Indexed: 01/08/2023] Open
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Direct Ink Writing (DIW) has demonstrated great potential as a versatile method to 3D print multifunctional structures. In this work, we report the implementation of hydrogel meta-structures using DIW at room temperature, which seamlessly integrate large specific surface areas, interconnected porous characteristics, mechanical toughness, biocompatibility, and water absorption and retention capabilities. Robust but hydrophobic polymers and weakly crosslinked nature-origin hydrogels form a balance in the self-supporting ink, allowing us to directly print complex meta-structures without sacrificial materials and heating extrusion. Mechanically, the mixed bending or stretching of symmetrical re-entrant cellular lattices and the unique curvature patterns are combined to provide little lateral expansion and large compressive energy absorbance when external forces are applied on the printed meta-structures. In addition, we have successfully demonstrated ear, aortic valve conduits and hierarchical architectures. We anticipate that the reported 3D meta-structured hydrogel would offer a new strategy to develop functional biomaterials for tissue engineering applications in the future.
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- Lei Zhang
- Department of Mechanical & Industrial Engineering, Northeastern University, Boston, MA, 02115, United States
- State Key Laboratory of Primate Biomedical Research, Institute of Primate Translational Medicine, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, 650500, China
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- Department of Bioengineering, Northeastern University, Boston, MA, 02115, United States
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA, 02139, United States
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- Department of Mechanical & Industrial Engineering, Northeastern University, Boston, MA, 02115, United States
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA, 02139, United States
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- Department of Bioengineering, Northeastern University, Boston, MA, 02115, United States
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- Department of Mechanical & Industrial Engineering, Northeastern University, Boston, MA, 02115, United States
- Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Northeastern University, Boston, MA, 02115, United States
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Thermal, Mechanical and Biocompatibility Analyses of Photochemically Polymerized PEGDA250 for Photopolymerization-Based Manufacturing Processes. Pharmaceutics 2022; 14:pharmaceutics14030628. [PMID: 35336002 PMCID: PMC8951438 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics14030628] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/06/2022] [Revised: 03/03/2022] [Accepted: 03/08/2022] [Indexed: 01/06/2023] Open
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Novel fabrication techniques based on photopolymerization enable the preparation of complex multi-material constructs for biomedical applications. This requires an understanding of the influence of the used reaction components on the properties of the generated copolymers. The identification of fundamental characteristics of these copolymers is necessary to evaluate their potential for biomaterial applications. Additionally, knowledge of the properties of the starting materials enables subsequent tailoring of the biomaterials to meet individual implantation needs. In our study, we have analyzed the biological, chemical, mechanical and thermal properties of photopolymerized poly(ethyleneglycol) diacrylate (PEGDA) and specific copolymers with different photoinitiator (PI) concentrations before and after applying a post treatment washing process. As comonomers, 1,3-butanediol diacrylate, pentaerythritol triacrylate and pentaerythritol tetraacrylate were used. The in vitro studies confirm the biocompatibility of all investigated copolymers. Uniaxial tensile tests show significantly lower tensile strength (82% decrease) and elongation at break (76% decrease) values for washed samples. Altered tensile strength is also observed for different PI concentrations: on average, 6.2 MPa for 1.25% PI and 3.1 MPa for 0.5% PI. The addition of comonomers lowers elongation at break on average by 45%. Moreover, our observations show glass transition temperatures (Tg) ranging from 27 °C to 56 °C, which significantly increase with higher comonomer content. These results confirm the ability to generate biocompatible PEGDA copolymers with specific thermal and mechanical properties. These can be considered as resins for various additive manufacturing-based applications to obtain personalized medical devices, such as drug delivery systems (DDS). Therefore, our study has advanced the understanding of PEGDA multi-materials and will contribute to the future development of tools ensuring safe and effective individual therapy for patients.
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Viray CM, van Magill B, Zreiqat H, Ramaswamy Y. Stereolithographic Visible-Light Printing of Poly(l-glutamic acid) Hydrogel Scaffolds. ACS Biomater Sci Eng 2022; 8:1115-1131. [PMID: 35179029 DOI: 10.1021/acsbiomaterials.1c01519] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Bioprinting is a promising fabrication technique aimed at developing biologically functional, tissue-like constructs for various biomedical applications. Among the different bioprinting approaches, vat polymerization-based techniques offer the highest feature resolution compared to more commonly used extrusion-based methods and therefore have greater potential to be utilized for printing complex hierarchical tissue architectures. Although significant efforts have been directed toward harnessing digital light processing techniques for high-resolution bioprinting, the use of stereolithography (SLA) setups for producing distinct hydrogel filaments smaller than 20 μm has received less attention. Improving the bioprinting resolution is still a technical challenge that must consider both the practical limitations of the bioprinter apparatus and the formulation of the cytocompatible bioresin. In this study, we developed a novel bioresin compatible with SLA and capable of printing high-resolution features. This resin, composed of a biosynthetic polypeptide poly(l-glutamic acid) functionalized with tyramine moieties (PLGA-Tyr), was crosslinked using a visible-light photoinitiator system. Varying concentrations of PLGA-Tyr and the co-photoinitiator were evaluated for the hydrogel system's gelation ability, swelling characteristics, degradation profiles, mechanical properties, and cell viability post-encapsulation. This study introduces a custom-built, cost-effective, visible-light SLA bioprinting system named the "MicroNC". Using the newly developed visible-light bioresin, we demonstrated for the first time the ability to fabricate hydrogel scaffolds with well-resolved filaments (less than 8 μm in width) capable of supporting cell viability and proliferation and directing cellular morphology at the single-cell level for up to 14 days. Overall, these experiments have underscored the exciting potential of using the visible-light-photoinitiated PLGA-Tyr material system for developing physiologically relevant in vitro hydrogel scaffolds with feature resolutions comparable to the dimensions of individual human cells for a wide range of biomedical applications.
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- Christina Marie Viray
- School of Biomedical Engineering, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales 2006, Australia.,ARC Training Centre for Innovative BioEngineering, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales 2006, Australia
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- School of Aerospace, Mechanical, and Mechatronic Engineering, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales 2006, Australia
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- School of Biomedical Engineering, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales 2006, Australia.,ARC Training Centre for Innovative BioEngineering, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales 2006, Australia.,Sydney Nano Institute, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales 2006, Australia
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- School of Biomedical Engineering, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales 2006, Australia.,Sydney Nano Institute, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales 2006, Australia
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Liu M, Wang Y, Zhang S, Wei Q, Li X. Success Factors of Additive Manufactured Root Analogue Implants. ACS Biomater Sci Eng 2022; 8:360-378. [PMID: 34990114 DOI: 10.1021/acsbiomaterials.1c01079] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Dental implantation is an effective method for the treatment of loose teeth, but the threaded dental implants used in the clinic cannot match with the tooth extraction socket. A root analogue implant (RAI) has the congruence shape, which reduces the damage to bone and soft tissue. Additive manufacturing (AM) technologies have the advantages of high precision, flexibility, and easy operation, becoming the main manufacturing method of RAI in basic research. The purpose of this systematic review is to summarize AM technologies used for RAI manufacturing as well as the factors affecting successful implantation. First, it introduces the AM technologies according to different operating principles and summarizes the advantages and disadvantages of each method. Then the influences of materials, structure design, surface characteristics, implant site, and positioning are discussed, providing reference for designers and dentists. Finally, it addresses the gap between basic research and clinical application for additive manufactured RAIs and discusses the current challenges and future research directions for this field.
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- Minyan Liu
- Department of Industry Engineering, School of Mechanical Engineering, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an 710072, China
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- Department of Industry Engineering, School of Mechanical Engineering, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an 710072, China
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- Department of Industry Engineering, School of Mechanical Engineering, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an 710072, China
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- Department of Industry Engineering, School of Mechanical Engineering, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an 710072, China
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- Department of Industry Engineering, School of Mechanical Engineering, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an 710072, China
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Stocco E, Porzionato A, De Rose E, Barbon S, Caro RD, Macchi V. Meniscus regeneration by 3D printing technologies: Current advances and future perspectives. J Tissue Eng 2022; 13:20417314211065860. [PMID: 35096363 PMCID: PMC8793124 DOI: 10.1177/20417314211065860] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/18/2021] [Accepted: 11/24/2021] [Indexed: 01/10/2023] Open
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Meniscal tears are a frequent orthopedic injury commonly managed by conservative
strategies to avoid osteoarthritis development descending from altered
biomechanics. Among cutting-edge approaches in tissue engineering, 3D printing
technologies are extremely promising guaranteeing for complex biomimetic
architectures mimicking native tissues. Considering the anisotropic
characteristics of the menisci, and the ability of printing over structural
control, it descends the intriguing potential of such vanguard techniques to
meet individual joints’ requirements within personalized medicine. This
literature review provides a state-of-the-art on 3D printing for meniscus
reconstruction. Experiences in printing materials/technologies, scaffold types,
augmentation strategies, cellular conditioning have been compared/discussed;
outcomes of pre-clinical studies allowed for further considerations. To date,
translation to clinic of 3D printed meniscal devices is still a challenge:
meniscus reconstruction is once again clear expression of how the integration of
different expertise (e.g., anatomy, engineering, biomaterials science, cell
biology, and medicine) is required to successfully address native tissues
complexities.
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- Elena Stocco
- Department of Neuroscience, Section of Human Anatomy, University of Padova, Padova, Italy
- L.i.f.e.L.a.b. Program, Consorzio per la Ricerca Sanitaria, Padova, Italy
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- Department of Neuroscience, Section of Human Anatomy, University of Padova, Padova, Italy
- L.i.f.e.L.a.b. Program, Consorzio per la Ricerca Sanitaria, Padova, Italy
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- Department of Neuroscience, Section of Human Anatomy, University of Padova, Padova, Italy
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- Department of Neuroscience, Section of Human Anatomy, University of Padova, Padova, Italy
- L.i.f.e.L.a.b. Program, Consorzio per la Ricerca Sanitaria, Padova, Italy
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- Department of Neuroscience, Section of Human Anatomy, University of Padova, Padova, Italy
- L.i.f.e.L.a.b. Program, Consorzio per la Ricerca Sanitaria, Padova, Italy
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- Department of Neuroscience, Section of Human Anatomy, University of Padova, Padova, Italy
- L.i.f.e.L.a.b. Program, Consorzio per la Ricerca Sanitaria, Padova, Italy
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Vat Photopolymerization Additive Manufacturing of Functionally Graded Materials: A Review. JOURNAL OF MANUFACTURING AND MATERIALS PROCESSING 2022. [DOI: 10.3390/jmmp6010017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/25/2023]
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Functionally Graded Materials (FGMs) offer discrete or continuously changing properties/compositions over the volume of the parts. The widespread application of FGMs was not rapid enough in the past due to limitations of the manufacturing methods. Significant developments in manufacturing technologies especially in Additive Manufacturing (AM) enable us nowadays to manufacture materials with specified changes over the volume/surface of components. The use of AM methods for the manufacturing of FGMs may allow us to compensate for some drawbacks of conventional methods and to produce complex and near-net-shaped structures with better control of gradients in a cost-efficient way. Vat Photopolymerization (VP), a type of AM method that works according to the principle of curing liquid photopolymer resin layer-by-layer, has gained in recent years high importance due to its advantages such as low cost, high surface quality control, no need to support structures, no limitation in the material. This article reviews the state-of-art and future potential of using VP methods for FGM manufacturing. It was concluded that improvements in printer hardware setup and software, design aspects and printing methodologies will accelerate the use of VP methods for FGMs manufacturing.
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Brossier T, Benkhaled BT, Colpaert M, Volpi G, Guillaume O, Blanquer S, Lapinte V. Polyoxazoline Hydrogels fabricated by Stereolithography. Biomater Sci 2022; 10:2681-2691. [DOI: 10.1039/d2bm00138a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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The development of hydrogel materials in additive manufacturing displaying stiff and strong mechanical properties while maintaining high water uptake, remains a great challenge. Taking advantage of the versatility of poly(oxazoline)...
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Hydrogen is a notoriously difficult substance to store yet has endless energy applications. Thus, the study of long-term hydrogen storage, and high-pressure bulk hydrogen storage have been the subject of much research in the last several years. To create a research path forward, it is important to know what research has already been done, and what is already known about hydrogen storage. In this review, several approaches to hydrogen storage are addressed, including high-pressure storage, cryogenic liquid hydrogen storage, and metal hydride absorption. Challenges and advantages are offered based on reported research findings. Since the project looks closely at advanced manufacturing, techniques for the same are outlined as well. There are seven main categories into which most rapid prototyping styles fall. Each is briefly explained and illustrated as well as some generally accepted advantages and drawbacks to each style. An overview of hydrogen adsorption on metal hydrides, carbon fibers, and carbon nanotubes are presented. The hydrogen storage capacities of these materials are discussed as well as the differing conditions in which the adsorption was performed under. Concepts regarding storage shape and materials accompanied by smaller-scale advanced manufacturing options for hydrogen storage are also presented.
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Bezek LB, Chatham CA, Dillard DA, Williams CB. Mechanical properties of tissue-mimicking composites formed by material jetting additive manufacturing. J Mech Behav Biomed Mater 2021; 125:104938. [PMID: 34740012 DOI: 10.1016/j.jmbbm.2021.104938] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/20/2021] [Revised: 10/19/2021] [Accepted: 10/25/2021] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Capitalizing on features including high resolution, smooth surface finish, large build volume, and simultaneous multi-color/multi-material printing, material jetting additive manufacturing enables the fabrication of full-scale anatomic models. The ability to print materials that resemble relevant, compliant tissues has especially motivated implementation of material jetting for patient-specific surgical planning or training models. In an effort to broaden the material selection for the material jetting process, and to provide materials that more closely mimic the functional needs for a wider variety of tissues, a composite material system is explored that uses non-curing fluid dispersed into a photo-curable medium. The material properties of the composites are examined through both thermal and mechanical analysis (dynamic mechanical analysis, Shore hardness testing, puncture testing, and tensile testing). Higher contributions of non-curing fluid generally reduce part strength and stiffness, and exponential and second-order polynomial expressions are appropriate fits for many of the mechanical properties as functions of non-curing fluid concentration. Through the fundamental exploration of the impact of an added diluent on material properties, the study advances knowledge on the process-property relationship for multi-material jetting. Additionally, better understanding of the mechanical property space offered by these materials will expand the capabilities of material jetting in the context of biomedical applications. The collection of mechanical properties serve as reference data sets to facilitate quicker screening for tissue-mimicking, medical models.
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- Lindsey B Bezek
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA, 24061, USA; Macromolecules Innovation Institute, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA, 24061, USA
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- Macromolecular Science & Engineering, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA, 24061, USA; Macromolecules Innovation Institute, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA, 24061, USA
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- Macromolecular Science & Engineering, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA, 24061, USA; Department of Biomedical Engineering and Mechanics, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA, 24061, USA; Macromolecules Innovation Institute, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA, 24061, USA
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA, 24061, USA; Macromolecular Science & Engineering, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA, 24061, USA; Macromolecules Innovation Institute, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA, 24061, USA.
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Lee ZH, Huang TL, Hammoud F, Chen CC, Hijazi A, Graff B, Lalevée J, Chen YC. Effect of the Steric Hindrance and Branched Substituents on Visible Phenylamine Oxime Ester Photoinitiators: Photopolymerization Kinetics Investigation through Photo-DSC Experiments. Photochem Photobiol 2021; 98:773-782. [PMID: 34674274 DOI: 10.1111/php.13545] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/09/2021] [Accepted: 10/18/2021] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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In this work, free radical photopolymerization (FRP) kinetics for series of different phenylamine oxime ester structures (DMA-P, DEA-P, DMA-M, TP-2P, TP-2M and TP-3M) was investigated. Steric hindrance and branched substituents were prepared to realize the corresponding electronic and photopolymerization effects. The photophysical, electrochemical, thermal properties and radical concentration were investigated by UV-visible spectroscopy, cyclic voltammetry (CV), thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) and electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR). Furthermore, the structure-reactivity relationships were also studied in detail through photo-DSC experiment. We demonstrate that the introduction of alkyl chains and/or numbers of oxime esters affects significantly the photoreactivity. Under the same weight ratio of formulation and irradiated condition, TP-3M containing three oxime esters in its structure and methyl group in the periphery exhibits the highest double-bond conversion efficiency. TP-3M-based formulation also shows a wide operation window under different contents and light intensities. Importantly, the photoreactivity of the TP-3M-based system was found to be better than the commercial photoinitiator (OXE-01) under LED@405 nm at a low concentration. This work could provide some significance to the design of oxime esters with enhanced photoreactivity.
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- Zhong-Han Lee
- Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering, National Kaohsiung University of Science and Technology, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering, National Kaohsiung University of Science and Technology, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- IS2M UMR 7361, Université de Haute-Alsace, CNRS, Mulhouse, France.,Université de Strasbourg, Strasbourg, France.,EDST, Université Libanaise, Beyrouth, Lebanon
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- Department of Chemistry, National Chung Hsing University, Taichung, Taiwan
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- IS2M UMR 7361, Université de Haute-Alsace, CNRS, Mulhouse, France.,Université de Strasbourg, Strasbourg, France
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- IS2M UMR 7361, Université de Haute-Alsace, CNRS, Mulhouse, France.,Université de Strasbourg, Strasbourg, France
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- Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering, National Kaohsiung University of Science and Technology, Kaohsiung, Taiwan.,Photo-SMART (Photo-sensitive Material Advanced Research and Technology Center), National Kaohsiung University of Science and Technology, Kaohsiung City, Taiwan
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Dellaquila A, Le Bao C, Letourneur D, Simon‐Yarza T. In Vitro Strategies to Vascularize 3D Physiologically Relevant Models. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2021; 8:e2100798. [PMID: 34351702 PMCID: PMC8498873 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202100798] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/26/2021] [Revised: 04/23/2021] [Indexed: 05/04/2023]
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Vascularization of 3D models represents a major challenge of tissue engineering and a key prerequisite for their clinical and industrial application. The use of prevascularized models built from dedicated materials could solve some of the actual limitations, such as suboptimal integration of the bioconstructs within the host tissue, and would provide more in vivo-like perfusable tissue and organ-specific platforms. In the last decade, the fabrication of vascularized physiologically relevant 3D constructs has been attempted by numerous tissue engineering strategies, which are classified here in microfluidic technology, 3D coculture models, namely, spheroids and organoids, and biofabrication. In this review, the recent advancements in prevascularization techniques and the increasing use of natural and synthetic materials to build physiological organ-specific models are discussed. Current drawbacks of each technology, future perspectives, and translation of vascularized tissue constructs toward clinics, pharmaceutical field, and industry are also presented. By combining complementary strategies, these models are envisioned to be successfully used for regenerative medicine and drug development in a near future.
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- Alessandra Dellaquila
- Université de ParisINSERM U1148X Bichat HospitalParisF‐75018France
- Elvesys Microfluidics Innovation CenterParis75011France
- Biomolecular PhotonicsDepartment of PhysicsUniversity of BielefeldBielefeld33615Germany
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- Université de ParisINSERM U1148X Bichat HospitalParisF‐75018France
- Université Sorbonne Paris NordGalilée InstituteVilletaneuseF‐93430France
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Brossier T, Volpi G, Vasquez-Villegas J, Petitjean N, Guillaume O, Lapinte V, Blanquer S. Photoprintable Gelatin- graft-Poly(trimethylene carbonate) by Stereolithography for Tissue Engineering Applications. Biomacromolecules 2021; 22:3873-3883. [PMID: 34510908 DOI: 10.1021/acs.biomac.1c00687] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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The stereolithography process is a powerful additive manufacturing technology to fabricate scaffolds for regenerative medicine. Nevertheless, the quest for versatile inks allowing one to produce scaffolds with controlled properties is still unsatisfied. In this original article, we tackle this bottleneck by synthesizing a panel of photoprocessable hybrid copolymers composed of gelatin-graft-poly(trimethylene carbonate)s (Gel-g-PTMCn). We demonstrated that by changing the length of PTMC blocks grafted from gelatin, it is possible to tailor the final properties of the photofabricated objects. We reported here on the synthesis of Gel-g-PTMCn with various lengths of PTMC blocks grafted from gelatin using hydroxy and amino side groups of the constitutive amino acids. Then, the characterization of the resulting hybrid copolymers was fully investigated by quantitative NMR spectroscopy before rendering them photosensitive by methacrylation of the PTMC terminal groups. Homogeneous composition of the photocrosslinked hybrid polymers was demonstrated by EDX spectroscopy and electronic microscopy. To unravel the individual contribution of the PTMC moiety on the hybrid copolymer behavior, water absorption, contact angle measurements, and degradation studies were undertaken. Interestingly, the photocrosslinked materials immersed in water were examined using tensile experiments and displayed a large panel of behavior from hydrogel to elastomer-like depending on the PTMC/gel ratio. Moreover, the absence of cytotoxicity was conducted following the ISO 10993 assay. As a proof of concept, 3D porous objects were successfully fabricated using stereolithography. Those results validate the great potential of this panel of inks for tissue engineering and regenerative medicine.
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- Thomas Brossier
- ICGM, Univ. Montpellier, CNRS, ENSCM, Montpellier 34095, France.,3D Medlab, Marignane 13700, France
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- LMGC, Univ. Montpellier, CNRS, Montpellier 34090, France.,IRMB, Univ. Montpellier, INSERM, Montpellier 34090, France
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- 3D Printing and Biofabrication Group, Institute of Materials Science and Technology, TU Wien Getreidemarkt 9/308, 1060 Vienna, Austria
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- ICGM, Univ. Montpellier, CNRS, ENSCM, Montpellier 34095, France
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Sandmeier M, Paunović N, Conti R, Hofmann L, Wang J, Luo Z, Masania K, Wu N, Kleger N, Coulter FB, Studart AR, Grützmacher H, Leroux JC, Bao Y. Solvent-Free Three-Dimensional Printing of Biodegradable Elastomers Using Liquid Macrophotoinitiators. Macromolecules 2021. [DOI: 10.1021/acs.macromol.1c00856] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
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- Matthias Sandmeier
- Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Department of Chemistry and Applied Biosciences, ETH Zurich, Vladimir-Prelog-Weg 1-5/10, 8093 Zurich, Switzerland
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- Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Department of Chemistry and Applied Biosciences, ETH Zurich, Vladimir-Prelog-Weg 1-5/10, 8093 Zurich, Switzerland
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- Laboratory of Inorganic Chemistry, Department of Chemistry and Applied Biosciences, ETH Zurich, Vladimir-Prelog-Weg 1-5/10, 8093 Zurich, Switzerland
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- Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Department of Chemistry and Applied Biosciences, ETH Zurich, Vladimir-Prelog-Weg 1-5/10, 8093 Zurich, Switzerland
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- Laboratory of Inorganic Chemistry, Department of Chemistry and Applied Biosciences, ETH Zurich, Vladimir-Prelog-Weg 1-5/10, 8093 Zurich, Switzerland
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- Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Department of Chemistry and Applied Biosciences, ETH Zurich, Vladimir-Prelog-Weg 1-5/10, 8093 Zurich, Switzerland
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- Complex Materials, Department of Materials, ETH Zurich, Vladimir-Prelog-Weg 1-5/10, 8093 Zurich, Switzerland
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- Lab of Organic Chemistry, Department of Chemistry and Applied Biosciences, ETH Zurich, Vladimir-Prelog-Weg 1-5/10, 8093 Zurich, Switzerland
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- Complex Materials, Department of Materials, ETH Zurich, Vladimir-Prelog-Weg 1-5/10, 8093 Zurich, Switzerland
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- Complex Materials, Department of Materials, ETH Zurich, Vladimir-Prelog-Weg 1-5/10, 8093 Zurich, Switzerland
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- Complex Materials, Department of Materials, ETH Zurich, Vladimir-Prelog-Weg 1-5/10, 8093 Zurich, Switzerland
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- Laboratory of Inorganic Chemistry, Department of Chemistry and Applied Biosciences, ETH Zurich, Vladimir-Prelog-Weg 1-5/10, 8093 Zurich, Switzerland
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- Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Department of Chemistry and Applied Biosciences, ETH Zurich, Vladimir-Prelog-Weg 1-5/10, 8093 Zurich, Switzerland
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- Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Department of Chemistry and Applied Biosciences, ETH Zurich, Vladimir-Prelog-Weg 1-5/10, 8093 Zurich, Switzerland
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Shiohara A, Prieto-Simon B, Voelcker NH. Porous polymeric membranes: fabrication techniques and biomedical applications. J Mater Chem B 2021; 9:2129-2154. [PMID: 33283821 DOI: 10.1039/d0tb01727b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Porous polymeric membranes have shown great potential in biological and biomedical applications such as tissue engineering, bioseparation, and biosensing, due to their structural flexibility, versatile surface chemistry, and biocompatibility. This review outlines the advantages and limitations of the fabrication techniques commonly used to produce porous polymeric membranes, with especial focus on those featuring nano/submicron scale pores, which include track etching, nanoimprinting, block-copolymer self-assembly, and electrospinning. Recent advances in membrane technology have been key to facilitate precise control of pore size, shape, density and surface properties. The review provides a critical overview of the main biological and biomedical applications of these porous polymeric membranes, especially focusing on drug delivery, tissue engineering, biosensing, and bioseparation. The effect of the membrane material and pore morphology on the role of the membranes for each specific application as well as the specific fabrication challenges, and future prospects of these membranes are thoroughly discussed.
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- Amane Shiohara
- Drug Delivery, Deposition, and Dynamics, Monash Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Monash University, Parkville, Victoria 3052, Australia. and Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO), Clayton, Victoria 3168, Australia and Melbourne Centre of Nanofabrication, Victorian Node of the Australian National Fabrication Facility, Clayton, Victoria 3168, Australia
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- Drug Delivery, Deposition, and Dynamics, Monash Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Monash University, Parkville, Victoria 3052, Australia. and Department of Electronic Engineering, Universitat Rovira i Virgili, 43007 Tarragona, Spain and ICREA, Pg. Lluís Companys 23, 08010 Barcelona, Spain
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- Drug Delivery, Deposition, and Dynamics, Monash Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Monash University, Parkville, Victoria 3052, Australia. and Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO), Clayton, Victoria 3168, Australia and Melbourne Centre of Nanofabrication, Victorian Node of the Australian National Fabrication Facility, Clayton, Victoria 3168, Australia
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Grzeszczak A, Lewin S, Eriksson O, Kreuger J, Persson C. The Potential of Stereolithography for 3D Printing of Synthetic Trabecular Bone Structures. MATERIALS 2021; 14:ma14133712. [PMID: 34279283 PMCID: PMC8269906 DOI: 10.3390/ma14133712] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2021] [Revised: 06/25/2021] [Accepted: 06/28/2021] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
Abstract
Synthetic bone models are used to train surgeons as well as to test new medical devices. However, currently available models do not accurately mimic the complex structure of trabecular bone, which can provide erroneous results. This study aimed to investigate the suitability of stereolithography (SLA) to produce synthetic trabecular bone. Samples were printed based on synchrotron micro-computed tomography (micro-CT) images of human bone, with scaling factors from 1 to 4.3. Structure replicability was assessed with micro-CT, and mechanical properties were evaluated by compression and screw pull-out tests. The overall geometry was well-replicated at scale 1.8, with a volume difference to the original model of <10%. However, scaling factors below 1.8 gave major print artefacts, and a low accuracy in trabecular thickness distribution. A comparison of the model–print overlap showed printing inaccuracies of ~20% for the 1.8 scale, visible as a loss of smaller details. SLA-printed parts exhibited a higher pull-out strength compared to existing synthetic models (Sawbones ™), and a lower strength compared to cadaveric specimens and fused deposition modelling (FDM)-printed parts in poly (lactic acid). In conclusion, for the same 3D model, SLA enabled higher resolution and printing of smaller scales compared to results reported by FDM.
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- Ana Grzeszczak
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Uppsala University, 751 21 Uppsala, Sweden; (S.L.); (C.P.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +46-760-376-722
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Uppsala University, 751 21 Uppsala, Sweden; (S.L.); (C.P.)
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- Department of Medical Cell Biology, Uppsala University, 751 23 Uppsala, Sweden; (O.E.); (J.K.)
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- Department of Medical Cell Biology, Uppsala University, 751 23 Uppsala, Sweden; (O.E.); (J.K.)
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Uppsala University, 751 21 Uppsala, Sweden; (S.L.); (C.P.)
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Ye Y, Du Y, Hu T, You J, Bao B, Wang Y, Wang T. 3D Printing of Integrated Ceramic Membranes by the DLP Method. Ind Eng Chem Res 2021. [DOI: 10.1021/acs.iecr.1c02224] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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- Yaoyao Ye
- Department of Organic Chemistry, College of Chemistry, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, P. R. China
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- Department of Organic Chemistry, College of Chemistry, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, P. R. China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, P. R. China
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- Department of Organic Chemistry, College of Chemistry, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, P. R. China
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- Department of Organic Chemistry, College of Chemistry, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, P. R. China
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- Guang Lei Intelligent Manufacturing Co., Ltd., Foshan, Guangdong 528000, P. R. China
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- Department of Organic Chemistry, College of Chemistry, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, P. R. China
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Zheng Y, Zhang W, Baca Lopez DM, Ahmad R. Scientometric Analysis and Systematic Review of Multi-Material Additive Manufacturing of Polymers. Polymers (Basel) 2021; 13:1957. [PMID: 34204727 PMCID: PMC8259534 DOI: 10.3390/polym13121957] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/16/2021] [Revised: 05/24/2021] [Accepted: 06/05/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Multi-material additive manufacturing of polymers has experienced a remarkable increase in interest over the last 20 years. This technology can rapidly design and directly fabricate three-dimensional (3D) parts with multiple materials without complicating manufacturing processes. This research aims to obtain a comprehensive and in-depth understanding of the current state of research and reveal challenges and opportunities for future research in the area. To achieve the goal, this study conducts a scientometric analysis and a systematic review of the global research published from 2000 to 2021 on multi-material additive manufacturing of polymers. In the scientometric analysis, a total of 2512 journal papers from the Scopus database were analyzed by evaluating the number of publications, literature coupling, keyword co-occurrence, authorship, and countries/regions activities. By doing so, the main research frame, articles, and topics of this research field were quantitatively determined. Subsequently, an in-depth systematic review is proposed to provide insight into recent advances in multi-material additive manufacturing of polymers in the aspect of technologies and applications, respectively. From the scientometric analysis, a heavy bias was found towards studying materials in this field but also a lack of focus on developing technologies. The future trend is proposed by the systematic review and is discussed in the directions of interfacial bonding strength, printing efficiency, and microscale/nanoscale multi-material 3D printing. This study contributes by providing knowledge for practitioners and researchers to understand the state of the art of multi-material additive manufacturing of polymers and expose its research needs, which can serve both academia and industry.
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- Laboratory of Intelligent Manufacturing, Design and Automation (LIMDA), Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB T6G 1H9, Canada; (Y.Z.); (W.Z.); (D.M.B.L.)
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