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Yu L, Sun F, Wang Y, Li W, Zheng Y, Shen G, Wang Y, Chen M. Effects of MgO nanoparticle addition on the mechanical properties, degradation properties, antibacterial properties and in vitro and in vivo biological properties of 3D-printed Zn scaffolds. Bioact Mater 2024; 37:72-85. [PMID: 38523703 PMCID: PMC10958222 DOI: 10.1016/j.bioactmat.2024.03.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/19/2023] [Revised: 02/29/2024] [Accepted: 03/11/2024] [Indexed: 03/26/2024] Open
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Bone tissue engineering is the main method for repairing large segment bone defects. In this study, a layer of bioactive MgO nanoparticles was wrapped on the surface of spherical Zn powders, which allowed the MgO nanoparticles to be incorporated into 3D-printed Zn matrix and improved the biodegradation and biocompatibility of the Zn matrix. The results showed that porous pure Zn scaffolds and Zn/MgO scaffolds with skeletal-gyroid (G) model structure were successfully prepared by selective laser melting (SLM). The average porosity of two porous scaffolds was 59.3 and 60.0%, respectively. The pores were uniformly distributed with an average pore size of 558.6-569.3 μm. MgO nanoparticles regulated the corrosion rate of scaffolds, resulting in a more uniform corrosion degradation behavior of the Zn/MgO scaffolds in simulated body fluid solution. The degradation ratio of Zn/MgO composite scaffolds in vivo was increased compared to pure Zn scaffolds, reaching 15.6% at 12 weeks. The yield strength (10.8 ± 2.4 MPa) of the Zn/MgO composite scaffold was comparable to that of cancellous bone, and the antimicrobial rate were higher than 99%. The Zn/MgO composite scaffolds could better guide bone tissue regeneration in rat cranial bone repair experiments (completely filling the scaffolds at 12 weeks). Therefore, porous Zn/MgO scaffolds with G-model structure prepared with SLM are a promising biodegradable bone tissue engineering scaffold.
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- Leiting Yu
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tianjin University of Technology, Tianjin, 300384, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tianjin University of Technology, Tianjin, 300384, China
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- School of Stomatology, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, 300070, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tianjin University of Technology, Tianjin, 300384, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Peking University, Beijing, 100871, China
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- Changzhi Medical College, Changzhi, 046000, Shanxi, China
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- School of Stomatology, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, 300070, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tianjin University of Technology, Tianjin, 300384, China
- National Demonstration Center for Experimental Function Materials Education, Tianjin University of Technology, Tianjin, 300384, China
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Liu Z, Jia J, Lei Q, Wei Y, Hu Y, Lian X, Zhao L, Xie X, Bai H, He X, Si L, Livermore C, Kuang R, Zhang Y, Wang J, Yu Z, Ma X, Huang D. Electrohydrodynamic Direct-Writing Micro/Nanofibrous Architectures: Principle, Materials, and Biomedical Applications. Adv Healthc Mater 2024:e2400930. [PMID: 38847291 DOI: 10.1002/adhm.202400930] [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: 03/12/2024] [Revised: 05/21/2024] [Indexed: 07/05/2024]
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Electrohydrodynamic (EHD) direct-writing has recently gained attention as a highly promising additive manufacturing strategy for fabricating intricate micro/nanoscale architectures. This technique is particularly well-suited for mimicking the extracellular matrix (ECM) present in biological tissue, which serves a vital function in facilitating cell colonization, migration, and growth. The integration of EHD direct-writing with other techniques has been employed to enhance the biological performance of scaffolds, and significant advancements have been made in the development of tailored scaffold architectures and constituents to meet the specific requirements of various biomedical applications. Here, a comprehensive overview of EHD direct-writing is provided, including its underlying principles, demonstrated materials systems, and biomedical applications. A brief chronology of EHD direct-writing is provided, along with an examination of the observed phenomena that occur during the printing process. The impact of biomaterial selection and architectural topographic cues on biological performance is also highlighted. Finally, the major limitations associated with EHD direct-writing are discussed.
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- Zhengjiang Liu
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Research Center for Nano-biomaterials & Regenerative Medicine, College of biomedical Engineering, Taiyuan University of Technology, Taiyuan, 030024, P. R. China
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Research Center for Nano-biomaterials & Regenerative Medicine, College of biomedical Engineering, Taiyuan University of Technology, Taiyuan, 030024, P. R. China
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Research Center for Nano-biomaterials & Regenerative Medicine, College of biomedical Engineering, Taiyuan University of Technology, Taiyuan, 030024, P. R. China
- Shanxi-Zheda Institute of advanced Materials and Chemical Engineering, Taiyuan, 030032, P. R. China
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Research Center for Nano-biomaterials & Regenerative Medicine, College of biomedical Engineering, Taiyuan University of Technology, Taiyuan, 030024, P. R. China
- Shanxi-Zheda Institute of advanced Materials and Chemical Engineering, Taiyuan, 030032, P. R. China
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Research Center for Nano-biomaterials & Regenerative Medicine, College of biomedical Engineering, Taiyuan University of Technology, Taiyuan, 030024, P. R. China
- Shanxi-Zheda Institute of advanced Materials and Chemical Engineering, Taiyuan, 030032, P. R. China
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Research Center for Nano-biomaterials & Regenerative Medicine, College of biomedical Engineering, Taiyuan University of Technology, Taiyuan, 030024, P. R. China
- Shanxi-Zheda Institute of advanced Materials and Chemical Engineering, Taiyuan, 030032, P. R. China
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Research Center for Nano-biomaterials & Regenerative Medicine, College of biomedical Engineering, Taiyuan University of Technology, Taiyuan, 030024, P. R. China
- Shanxi-Zheda Institute of advanced Materials and Chemical Engineering, Taiyuan, 030032, P. R. China
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- Xellar Biosystems, Cambridge, MA, 02458, USA
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- Xellar Biosystems, Cambridge, MA, 02458, USA
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- Xellar Biosystems, Cambridge, MA, 02458, USA
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- Key Laboratory of Quantitative Synthetic Biology, Shenzhen Institute of Synthetic Biology, Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen, 518055, P. R. China
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- Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, Northeastern University, Boston, MA, 02115, USA
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- Zhejiang Institute for Food and Drug Control, Hangzhou, 310000, P. R. China
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- Biotherapy Center and Cancer Center, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, 450052, P. R. China
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- Human Phenome Institute, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200433, P. R. China
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- Shandong Public Health Clinical Center, Shandong University, Jinan, 250000, P. R. China
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- Cytori Therapeutics LLC., Shanghai, 201802, P. R. China
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Research Center for Nano-biomaterials & Regenerative Medicine, College of biomedical Engineering, Taiyuan University of Technology, Taiyuan, 030024, P. R. China
- Shanxi-Zheda Institute of advanced Materials and Chemical Engineering, Taiyuan, 030032, P. R. China
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Jia B, Huang H, Dong Z, Ren X, Lu Y, Wang W, Zhou S, Zhao X, Guo B. Degradable biomedical elastomers: paving the future of tissue repair and regenerative medicine. Chem Soc Rev 2024; 53:4086-4153. [PMID: 38465517 DOI: 10.1039/d3cs00923h] [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: 03/12/2024]
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Degradable biomedical elastomers (DBE), characterized by controlled biodegradability, excellent biocompatibility, tailored elasticity, and favorable network design and processability, have become indispensable in tissue repair. This review critically examines the recent advances of biodegradable elastomers for tissue repair, focusing mainly on degradation mechanisms and evaluation, synthesis and crosslinking methods, microstructure design, processing techniques, and tissue repair applications. The review explores the material composition and cross-linking methods of elastomers used in tissue repair, addressing chemistry-related challenges and structural design considerations. In addition, this review focuses on the processing methods of two- and three-dimensional structures of elastomers, and systematically discusses the contribution of processing methods such as solvent casting, electrostatic spinning, and three-/four-dimensional printing of DBE. Furthermore, we describe recent advances in tissue repair using DBE, and include advances achieved in regenerating different tissues, including nerves, tendons, muscle, cardiac, and bone, highlighting their efficacy and versatility. The review concludes by discussing the current challenges in material selection, biodegradation, bioactivation, and manufacturing in tissue repair, and suggests future research directions. This concise yet comprehensive analysis aims to provide valuable insights and technical guidance for advances in DBE for tissue engineering.
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- Ben Jia
- School of Civil Aviation, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an, 710072, China
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- School of Aeronautics, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an, 710072, China.
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- School of Civil Aviation, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an, 710072, China
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- School of Aeronautics, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an, 710072, China.
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- School of Aeronautics, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an, 710072, China.
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- School of Aeronautics, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an, 710072, China.
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- Department of Periodontology, College of Stomatology, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710049, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Mechanical Behavior of Materials, and Frontier Institute of Science and Technology, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710049, China.
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- State Key Laboratory for Mechanical Behavior of Materials, and Frontier Institute of Science and Technology, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710049, China.
- Key Laboratory of Shaanxi Province for Craniofacial Precision Medicine Research, College of Stomatology, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710049, China
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Shoushtari Zadeh Naseri A, Fay C, Nattestad A, Ryder G, Sayyar S, Yue Z, Liu X, Officer DL, Wallace GG. A Novel Cryogenic Approach to 3D Printing Cytocompatible, Conductive, Hydrogel-Based Inks. 3D PRINTING AND ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING 2024; 11:447-459. [PMID: 38689898 PMCID: PMC11057540 DOI: 10.1089/3dp.2022.0169] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/02/2024]
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In the field of tissue engineering and regenerative medicine, developing cytocompatible 3D conductive scaffolds that mimic the native extracellular matrix is crucial for the engineering of excitable cells and tissues. In this study, a custom cryogenic extrusion 3D printer was developed, which afforded control over both the ink and printing surface temperatures. Using this approach, aqueous inks were printed into well-defined layers with high precision. A conductive hydrogel ink was developed from chitosan (CS) and edge-functionalised expanded graphene (EFXG). Different EFXG:CS ratios (between 60:40 and 80:20) were evaluated to determine both conductivity and printability. Using the novel customized cryogenic 3D printer, conductive structures of between 2 and 20 layers were produced, with feature sizes as small as 200 μm. The printed structures are mechanically robust and are electrically conducting. The highest Young's modulus and conductivity in a hydrated state were 2.6 MPa and ∼45 S/m, respectively. Cytocompatibility experiments reveal that the developed material supports NSC-34 mouse motor neuron-like cells in terms of viability, attachment, and proliferation. The distinctive mechanical and electrical properties of the 3D-printed structures would make them good candidates for the engineering of 3D-structured excitable cells. Moreover, this novel printing setup can be used to print other hydrogel-based inks with high precision and resolution.
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- Aida Shoushtari Zadeh Naseri
- Intelligent Polymer Research Institute and ARC Center of Excellence for Electromaterials Science, University of Wollongong, Wollongong, Australia
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- Intelligent Polymer Research Institute and ARC Center of Excellence for Electromaterials Science, University of Wollongong, Wollongong, Australia
- SMART Infrastructure Facility, Engineering and Information Sciences, University of Wollongong, Wollongong, Australia
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- Intelligent Polymer Research Institute and ARC Center of Excellence for Electromaterials Science, University of Wollongong, Wollongong, Australia
- School of Chemistry, Monash University, Clayton, Australia
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- Intelligent Polymer Research Institute and ARC Center of Excellence for Electromaterials Science, University of Wollongong, Wollongong, Australia
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- Intelligent Polymer Research Institute and ARC Center of Excellence for Electromaterials Science, University of Wollongong, Wollongong, Australia
- Australian National Fabrication Facility-Materials Node, Innovation Campus, University of Wollongong, Wollongong, Australia
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- Intelligent Polymer Research Institute and ARC Center of Excellence for Electromaterials Science, University of Wollongong, Wollongong, Australia
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- Intelligent Polymer Research Institute and ARC Center of Excellence for Electromaterials Science, University of Wollongong, Wollongong, Australia
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- Intelligent Polymer Research Institute and ARC Center of Excellence for Electromaterials Science, University of Wollongong, Wollongong, Australia
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- Intelligent Polymer Research Institute and ARC Center of Excellence for Electromaterials Science, University of Wollongong, Wollongong, Australia
- Australian National Fabrication Facility-Materials Node, Innovation Campus, University of Wollongong, Wollongong, Australia
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Saiding Q, Chen Y, Wang J, Pereira CL, Sarmento B, Cui W, Chen X. Abdominal wall hernia repair: from prosthetic meshes to smart materials. Mater Today Bio 2023; 21:100691. [PMID: 37455815 PMCID: PMC10339210 DOI: 10.1016/j.mtbio.2023.100691] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/21/2023] [Revised: 04/15/2023] [Accepted: 06/03/2023] [Indexed: 07/18/2023] Open
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Hernia reconstruction is one of the most frequently practiced surgical procedures worldwide. Plastic surgery plays a pivotal role in reestablishing desired abdominal wall structure and function without the drawbacks traditionally associated with general surgery as excessive tension, postoperative pain, poor repair outcomes, and frequent recurrence. Surgical meshes have been the preferential choice for abdominal wall hernia repair to achieve the physical integrity and equivalent components of musculofascial layers. Despite the relevant progress in recent years, there are still unsolved challenges in surgical mesh design and complication settlement. This review provides a systemic summary of the hernia surgical mesh development deeply related to abdominal wall hernia pathology and classification. Commercial meshes, the first-generation prosthetic materials, and the most commonly used repair materials in the clinic are described in detail, addressing constrain side effects and rational strategies to establish characteristics of ideal hernia repair meshes. The engineered prosthetics are defined as a transit to the biomimetic smart hernia repair scaffolds with specific advantages and disadvantages, including hydrogel scaffolds, electrospinning membranes, and three-dimensional patches. Lastly, this review critically outlines the future research direction for successful hernia repair solutions by combing state-of-the-art techniques and materials.
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- Qimanguli Saiding
- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Embryo Original Diseases, The International Peace Maternal and Child Health Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, 910 Hengshan Road, Shanghai, 200030, PR China
- Department of Orthopaedics, Shanghai Key Laboratory for Prevention and Treatment of Bone and Joint Diseases, Shanghai Institute of Traumatology and Orthopaedics, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, 197 Ruijin 2nd Road, Shanghai, 200025, PR China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Embryo Original Diseases, The International Peace Maternal and Child Health Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, 910 Hengshan Road, Shanghai, 200030, PR China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Shanghai Key Laboratory for Prevention and Treatment of Bone and Joint Diseases, Shanghai Institute of Traumatology and Orthopaedics, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, 197 Ruijin 2nd Road, Shanghai, 200025, PR China
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- I3S – Instituto de Investigação e Inovação Em Saúde and INEB – Instituto de Engenharia Biomédica, Universidade Do Porto, Rua Alfredo Allen 208, 4200-135, Porto, Portugal
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- I3S – Instituto de Investigação e Inovação Em Saúde and INEB – Instituto de Engenharia Biomédica, Universidade Do Porto, Rua Alfredo Allen 208, 4200-135, Porto, Portugal
- IUCS – Instituto Universitário de Ciências da Saúde, CESPU, Rua Central de Gandra 1317, 4585-116, Gandra, Portugal
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Shanghai Key Laboratory for Prevention and Treatment of Bone and Joint Diseases, Shanghai Institute of Traumatology and Orthopaedics, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, 197 Ruijin 2nd Road, Shanghai, 200025, PR China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Embryo Original Diseases, The International Peace Maternal and Child Health Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, 910 Hengshan Road, Shanghai, 200030, PR China
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Politakos N. Block Copolymers in 3D/4D Printing: Advances and Applications as Biomaterials. Polymers (Basel) 2023; 15:polym15020322. [PMID: 36679203 PMCID: PMC9864278 DOI: 10.3390/polym15020322] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2022] [Revised: 01/03/2023] [Accepted: 01/04/2023] [Indexed: 01/11/2023] Open
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3D printing is a manufacturing technique in constant evolution. Day by day, new materials and methods are discovered, making 3D printing continually develop. 3D printers are also evolving, giving us objects with better resolution, faster, and in mass production. One of the areas in 3D printing that has excellent potential is 4D printing. It is a technique involving materials that can react to an environmental stimulus (pH, heat, magnetism, humidity, electricity, and light), causing an alteration in their physical or chemical state and performing another function. Lately, 3D/4D printing has been increasingly used for fabricating materials aiming at drug delivery, scaffolds, bioinks, tissue engineering (soft and hard), synthetic organs, and even printed cells. The majority of the materials used in 3D printing are polymeric. These materials can be of natural origin or synthetic ones of different architectures and combinations. The use of block copolymers can combine the exemplary properties of both blocks to have better mechanics, processability, biocompatibility, and possible stimulus behavior via tunable structures. This review has gathered fundamental aspects of 3D/4D printing for biomaterials, and it shows the advances and applications of block copolymers in the field of biomaterials over the last years.
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- Nikolaos Politakos
- POLYMAT, Applied Chemistry Department, Faculty of Chemistry, University of the Basque Country, UPV/EHU, Paseo Manuel de Lardizabal 3, 20018 Donostia-San Sebastián, Spain
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Bioinspired gelatin nano-film implanted into composite scaffold exhibiting both expandable adhesion and enhanced proliferation. Int J Biol Macromol 2022; 220:1570-1578. [PMID: 36100004 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2022.09.080] [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: 08/18/2022] [Revised: 09/08/2022] [Accepted: 09/08/2022] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Tissue engineering technology provides a new treatment to the cartilage damage. Recent progress has focused on coating strategies with the printed scaffold surface, using various materials such as bioactive nanocomposites. However, the fracture and exfoliation of printed scaffolds remain challenges due to their poor adhesion on smooth substrates. These limitations can be offset by developing a versatile film. Here, inspired by the mechanism of the wet adhesion of snails, we introduced a biomimetic nanoscale gelatin film between a smooth conductive slide and a scaffold, which enhanced early cell adhesion rates through water absorption, swelling and adhesion. A bionic technique of preparing gelatin nanofilms and PVP/PCL 3D scaffolds, which involved E-Jet atomization deposition and E-Jet printing techniques based on the electrohydrodynamic effect, was investigated. It is found that the composite scaffold with 400 nm gelatin nanofilm significantly enhances cell attachment (from 62 % to 87 %) and proliferation (increased 6.5 times in 7 days). Collectively, this study highlights the combination of biomimetic nanoscale adhesive film in promoting cell adhesion and cartilage differentiation, which benefiting from water absorption and swelling of gelatin nanofilm. This work provides a new idea for the potential application in the orthopedics field.
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Hasanzadeh R, Azdast T, Mojaver M, Darvishi MM, Park CB. Cost-effective and reproducible technologies for fabrication of tissue engineered scaffolds: The state-of-the-art and future perspectives. POLYMER 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.polymer.2022.124681] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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Mani MP, Sadia M, Jaganathan SK, Khudzari AZ, Supriyanto E, Saidin S, Ramakrishna S, Ismail AF, Faudzi AAM. A review on 3D printing in tissue engineering applications. JOURNAL OF POLYMER ENGINEERING 2022. [DOI: 10.1515/polyeng-2021-0059] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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In tissue engineering, 3D printing is an important tool that uses biocompatible materials, cells, and supporting components to fabricate complex 3D printed constructs. This review focuses on the cytocompatibility characteristics of 3D printed constructs, made from different synthetic and natural materials. From the overview of this article, inkjet and extrusion-based 3D printing are widely used methods for fabricating 3D printed scaffolds for tissue engineering. This review highlights that scaffold prepared by both inkjet and extrusion-based 3D printing techniques showed significant impact on cell adherence, proliferation, and differentiation as evidenced by in vitro and in vivo studies. 3D printed constructs with growth factors (FGF-2, TGF-β1, or FGF-2/TGF-β1) enhance extracellular matrix (ECM), collagen I content, and high glycosaminoglycan (GAG) content for cell growth and bone formation. Similarly, the utilization of 3D printing in other tissue engineering applications cannot be belittled. In conclusion, it would be interesting to combine different 3D printing techniques to fabricate future 3D printed constructs for several tissue engineering applications.
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- Mohan Prasath Mani
- School of Biomedical Engineering and Health Sciences, Faculty of Engineering , Universiti Teknologi Malaysia , Skudai 81310 , Malaysia
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- School of Biomedical Engineering and Health Sciences, Faculty of Engineering , Universiti Teknologi Malaysia , Skudai 81310 , Malaysia
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Electrical and Computer Engineering , NED University of Engineering and Technology , Karachi , Pakistan
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- Department of Engineering, Faculty of Science and Engineering , University of Hull , Hull HU6 7RX , UK
- Centre for Artificial Intelligence and Robotics, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia , Kuala Lumpur 54100 , Malaysia
- School of Electrical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering , Universiti Teknologi Malaysia , Johor Bahru 81310 , Malaysia
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- School of Biomedical Engineering and Health Sciences, Faculty of Engineering , Universiti Teknologi Malaysia , Skudai 81310 , Malaysia
- IJN-UTM Cardiovascular Engineering Center, Institute of Human Centered Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia , Skudai 81310 , Malaysia
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- School of Biomedical Engineering and Health Sciences, Faculty of Engineering , Universiti Teknologi Malaysia , Skudai 81310 , Malaysia
- IJN-UTM Cardiovascular Engineering Center, Institute of Human Centered Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia , Skudai 81310 , Malaysia
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- School of Biomedical Engineering and Health Sciences, Faculty of Engineering , Universiti Teknologi Malaysia , Skudai 81310 , Malaysia
- IJN-UTM Cardiovascular Engineering Center, Institute of Human Centered Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia , Skudai 81310 , Malaysia
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering , Center for Nanofibers & Nanotechnology Initiative, National University of Singapore , Singapore , Singapore
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- Advanced Membrane Technology Research Centre (AMTEC), Universiti Teknologi Malaysia , Johor Bahru 81310 , Malaysia
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- Centre for Artificial Intelligence and Robotics, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia , Kuala Lumpur 54100 , Malaysia
- School of Electrical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering , Universiti Teknologi Malaysia , Johor Bahru 81310 , Malaysia
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Han P, Liu C, Staples R, Moran CS, Ramachandra SS, Gómez-Cerezo MN, Ivanovski S. Salivary SARS-CoV-2 antibody detection using S1-RBD protein-immobilized 3D melt electrowritten poly(ε-caprolactone) scaffolds. RSC Adv 2022; 12:24849-24856. [PMID: 36128389 PMCID: PMC9429024 DOI: 10.1039/d2ra03979f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2022] [Accepted: 08/24/2022] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Sensitive detection of immunoglobulin antibodies against SARS-CoV-2 during the COVID-19 pandemic is critical to monitor the adaptive immune response after BNT162b2 mRNA vaccination. Currently employed binding antibody detection tests using 2D microplate-based enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays (ELISA) are limited by the degree of sensitivity. In this study, a 3D antibody test was developed by immobilizing the receptor-binding domain on Spike subunit 1 (S1-RBD) of SARS-CoV-2 onto engineered melt electrowritten (MEW) poly(ε-caprolactone) (PCL) scaffolds (pore: 500 μm, fiber diameter: 17 μm) using carbodiimide crosslinker chemistry. Protein immobilization was confirmed using X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) by the presence of peaks corresponding with nitrogen. Self-developed indirect ELISA was performed to assess the functionality of the 3D platform in comparison with a standard 2D tissue culture plate (TCP) system, using whole unstimulated saliva samples from 14 non-vaccinated and 20 vaccinated participants (1- and 3- weeks post-dose 1; 3 days, 1 week and 3 weeks post-dose 2) without prior SARS-CoV-2 infection. The three-dimensional S1-RBD PCL scaffolds, while demonstrating a kinetic trend comparable to 2D TCP, exhibited significantly higher sensitivity and detection levels for all three immunoglobulins assayed (IgG, IgM, and IgA). These novel findings highlight the potential of MEW PCL constructs in the development of improved low-cost, point-of-care, and self-assessing diagnostic platforms for the detection and monitoring of SARS-CoV-2 antibodies. Our work developed a 3D SARS-CoV-2 antibody detection platform in non-invasive saliva samples using S1-RBD protein-immobilized 3D melt electrowritten poly(ε-caprolactone) scaffolds.![]()
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- Pingping Han
- The University of Queensland, School of Dentistry, Brisbane, QLD 4006, Australia
- The University of Queensland, School of Dentistry, Center for Oral-facial Regeneration, Rehabilitation and Reconstruction (COR3), Brisbane, QLD 4006, Australia
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- The University of Queensland, School of Dentistry, Brisbane, QLD 4006, Australia
- The University of Queensland, School of Dentistry, Center for Oral-facial Regeneration, Rehabilitation and Reconstruction (COR3), Brisbane, QLD 4006, Australia
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- The University of Queensland, School of Dentistry, Brisbane, QLD 4006, Australia
- The University of Queensland, School of Dentistry, Center for Oral-facial Regeneration, Rehabilitation and Reconstruction (COR3), Brisbane, QLD 4006, Australia
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- The University of Queensland, School of Dentistry, Brisbane, QLD 4006, Australia
- The University of Queensland, School of Dentistry, Center for Oral-facial Regeneration, Rehabilitation and Reconstruction (COR3), Brisbane, QLD 4006, Australia
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- The University of Queensland, School of Dentistry, Brisbane, QLD 4006, Australia
- The University of Queensland, School of Dentistry, Center for Oral-facial Regeneration, Rehabilitation and Reconstruction (COR3), Brisbane, QLD 4006, Australia
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- The University of Queensland, School of Dentistry, Brisbane, QLD 4006, Australia
- The University of Queensland, School of Dentistry, Center for Oral-facial Regeneration, Rehabilitation and Reconstruction (COR3), Brisbane, QLD 4006, Australia
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- The University of Queensland, School of Dentistry, Brisbane, QLD 4006, Australia
- The University of Queensland, School of Dentistry, Center for Oral-facial Regeneration, Rehabilitation and Reconstruction (COR3), Brisbane, QLD 4006, Australia
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Laird NZ, Acri TM, Chakka JL, Quarterman JC, Malkawi WI, Elangovan S, Salem AK. Applications of nanotechnology in 3D printed tissue engineering scaffolds. Eur J Pharm Biopharm 2021; 161:15-28. [PMID: 33549706 PMCID: PMC7969465 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejpb.2021.01.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/25/2020] [Revised: 01/07/2021] [Accepted: 01/26/2021] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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Tissue engineering is an interdisciplinary field that aims to combine life sciences and engineering to create therapies that regenerate functional tissue. Early work in tissue engineering mostly used materials as inert scaffolding structures, but research has shown that constructing scaffolds from biologically active materials can help with regeneration by enabling cell-scaffold interactions or release of factors that aid in regeneration. Three-dimensional (3D) printing is a promising technique for the fabrication of structurally intricate and compositionally complex tissue engineering scaffolds. Such scaffolds can be functionalized with techniques developed by nanotechnology research to further enhance their ability to stimulate regeneration and interact with cells. Nanotechnological components, nanoscale textures, and microscale/nanoscale printing can all be incorporated into the manufacture of 3D printed scaffolds. This review discusses recent advancements in the merging of nanotechnology with 3D printed tissue engineering scaffolds, with a focus on applications of nanoscale components, nanoscale texture, and innovative printing techniques and the effects observed in vitro and in vivo.
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- Noah Z Laird
- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Experimental Therapeutics, College of Pharmacy, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA, USA
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Experimental Therapeutics, College of Pharmacy, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA, USA
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Experimental Therapeutics, College of Pharmacy, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA, USA
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Experimental Therapeutics, College of Pharmacy, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA, USA
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Experimental Therapeutics, College of Pharmacy, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA, USA
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Experimental Therapeutics, College of Pharmacy, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA, USA; Department of Periodontics, College of Dentistry and Dental Clinics, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA, USA
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Experimental Therapeutics, College of Pharmacy, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA, USA; Department of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering, College of Engineering, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA, USA.
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Zhang H, Pei Z, Wang C, Li M, Zhang H, Qu J. Electrohydrodynamic 3D Printing Scaffolds for Repair of Achilles Tendon Defect in Rats. Tissue Eng Part A 2021; 27:1343-1354. [PMID: 33573468 DOI: 10.1089/ten.tea.2020.0290] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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Tissue engineering (TE) studies for Achilles tendon (AT) defects are a difficult and popular field in orthopedic medical practice. In this study, we applied electrohydrodynamic three-dimensional (3D) printing technology to construct scaffolds made of poly-(ɛ-ɛ-caprolactone) (PCL) and Pluronic F127 (F127) with different mass-volume ratios. The fibers and porous capabilities of the scaffolds were controlled using this technology. We found that F127 improved the hydrophilicity and degradation of PCL in vitro. The PCL scaffolds with 5% F127 were mostly favorable for cell adhesion and growth, suggesting that the scaffolds had good biocompatibility in vitro. Scaffolds with 5% F127 seeded with C3H10T1/2 cells were transplanted into AT defects in rats. A histological analysis indicated that the TE scaffolds were beneficial for the accumulation and arrangement of collagen fibers. Thus, this study provides fundamental experimental data for future clinical applications regarding TE for ATs.
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- Hang Zhang
- Department of Orthopedics, the First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, the First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, the First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, China
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- Department of Cell Biology, Medical College of Soochow University, Soochow University, Suzhou, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, the First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, China
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- Department of Cell Biology, Medical College of Soochow University, Soochow University, Suzhou, China
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Li K, Zhang F, Wang D, Qiu Q, Liu M, Yu A, Cui Y. Silkworm-inspired electrohydrodynamic jet 3D printing of composite scaffold with ordered cell scale fibers for bone tissue engineering. Int J Biol Macromol 2021; 172:124-132. [PMID: 33418047 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2021.01.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/09/2020] [Revised: 12/23/2020] [Accepted: 01/03/2021] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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The combination of biomimetic and 3D printing has created novel opportunities for the manufacture of 3D engineered materials. A sub-microscale E-Jet 3D printing method, inspired by the dehydration and protein enrichment process of silkworm, was developed to fabricate composite bone tissue scaffold with the characteristics of controllability, fast and inexpensive. By applying the resultant effects of thermal field and flow field to low viscous composite ink, the concentration gradient biopolymer ink was obtained near the needle tip, mimicking the advanced dehydration of natural spinning apparatus. After electrical shearing force were applied on concentration gradient ink, a stable and fine jet formed. Various printing modes (droplet, continuous fiber) and structure resolutions were achieved by adjusting local solvent evaporation. Thin film, high resolution 2D structures, high aspect ratio well-bonding 3D structures were fabricated. The printed result showed that a 100 μm-sized needle could be employed directly to print patterning down to 800 nm. The printed composite scaffold with controllability of fiber size and space has been proved the feasibility as a medium for bone tissue regeneration. It can be estimated that the novel biomimetic E-Jet 3D printing technique is a new and promising way for bone tissue repairing.
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- Kai Li
- School of Mechanical Engineering and Mechanics, Ningbo University, Ningbo 315211, China.
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- School of Mechanical Engineering and Mechanics, Ningbo University, Ningbo 315211, China
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- Key Laboratory for Micro/Nano Technology and System of Liaoning Province, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian 116024, China
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- Beijing Institute of Space Mechanics & Electricity, Beijing 100190, China
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- School of Mechanical Engineering and Mechanics, Ningbo University, Ningbo 315211, China
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- School of Mechanical Engineering and Mechanics, Ningbo University, Ningbo 315211, China
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- School of Mechanical Engineering and Mechanics, Ningbo University, Ningbo 315211, China
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Wang W, Hou Y, Martinez D, Kurniawan D, Chiang WH, Bartolo P. Carbon Nanomaterials for Electro-Active Structures: A Review. Polymers (Basel) 2020; 12:E2946. [PMID: 33317211 PMCID: PMC7764097 DOI: 10.3390/polym12122946] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/13/2020] [Revised: 12/07/2020] [Accepted: 12/08/2020] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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The use of electrically conductive materials to impart electrical properties to substrates for cell attachment proliferation and differentiation represents an important strategy in the field of tissue engineering. This paper discusses the concept of electro-active structures and their roles in tissue engineering, accelerating cell proliferation and differentiation, consequently leading to tissue regeneration. The most relevant carbon-based materials used to produce electro-active structures are presented, and their main advantages and limitations are discussed in detail. Particular emphasis is put on the electrically conductive property, material synthesis and their applications on tissue engineering. Different technologies, allowing the fabrication of two-dimensional and three-dimensional structures in a controlled way, are also presented. Finally, challenges for future research are highlighted. This review shows that electrical stimulation plays an important role in modulating the growth of different types of cells. As highlighted, carbon nanomaterials, especially graphene and carbon nanotubes, have great potential for fabricating electro-active structures due to their exceptional electrical and surface properties, opening new routes for more efficient tissue engineering approaches.
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- Weiguang Wang
- Department of Mechanical, Aerospace and Civil Engineering, School of Engineering, Faculty of Science and Engineering, The University of Manchester, Manchester M13 9PL, UK; (Y.H.); (P.B.)
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- Department of Mechanical, Aerospace and Civil Engineering, School of Engineering, Faculty of Science and Engineering, The University of Manchester, Manchester M13 9PL, UK; (Y.H.); (P.B.)
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, National Taiwan University of Science and Technology, Taipei E2-514, Taiwan; (D.M.); (D.K.); (W.-H.C.)
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, National Taiwan University of Science and Technology, Taipei E2-514, Taiwan; (D.M.); (D.K.); (W.-H.C.)
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, National Taiwan University of Science and Technology, Taipei E2-514, Taiwan; (D.M.); (D.K.); (W.-H.C.)
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- Department of Mechanical, Aerospace and Civil Engineering, School of Engineering, Faculty of Science and Engineering, The University of Manchester, Manchester M13 9PL, UK; (Y.H.); (P.B.)
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Li Y, Zhou J, Wu C, Yu Z, Zhang W, Li W, Zhang X. Development of Cryogenic Electrohydrodynamic Jet Printing for Fabrication of Fine Scaffolds with Extra Filament Surface Topography. 3D PRINTING AND ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING 2020; 7:230-236. [PMID: 36654919 PMCID: PMC9586236 DOI: 10.1089/3dp.2019.0182] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Electrohydrodynamic jet printing (EJP) is a developing additive manufacture technology that enables the fabrication of fine scaffolds directly from polymer solutions or melt. Timely solidification of the polymer jet is the key factor for the success of EJP process. In conventional solution-based EJP methods, it is usually achieved by rapid solvent evaporation and producing a scaffold with smooth filaments. In current study, by combining solution-based EJP with a cryogenic workbench, a cryogenic electrohydrodynamic jet printing (CEJP) system was developed, in which the polymer jet was frozen and solidified quickly at the freezing temperature rather than solvent evaporation. The feasibility and versatility of the CEJP system were verified by successful printing of scaffolds with different hole shapes and pore sizes. Meanwhile, the resulting scaffolds not only had a resolution in the range of 50-80 μm but also possessed oriented "ridges" and "valleys" on surface of the filaments, which was conductive to cell orientation. Therefore, this work provides a novel method to print fine scaffolds with extra surface topography.
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- Yihan Li
- The first Clinical Medical School, Nanchang University, Nanchang, P.R. China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Union Hospital, Wuhan, P.R. China
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- The second Clinical Medical School, Nanchang University, Nanchang, P.R. China
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- The first Clinical Medical School, Nanchang University, Nanchang, P.R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Materials Processing and Die/Mould Technology, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, P.R. China
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- The Mechanic & Electronic Engineering School, Nanchang University, Nanchang, P.R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Materials Processing and Die/Mould Technology, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, P.R. China
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Advanced Nanomaterials, Printing Processes, and Applications for Flexible Hybrid Electronics. MATERIALS 2020; 13:ma13163587. [PMID: 32823736 PMCID: PMC7475884 DOI: 10.3390/ma13163587] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/09/2020] [Revised: 08/05/2020] [Accepted: 08/07/2020] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Recent advances in nanomaterial preparation and printing technologies provide unique opportunities to develop flexible hybrid electronics (FHE) for various healthcare applications. Unlike the costly, multi-step, and error-prone cleanroom-based nano-microfabrication, the printing of nanomaterials offers advantages, including cost-effectiveness, high-throughput, reliability, and scalability. Here, this review summarizes the most up-to-date nanomaterials, methods of nanomaterial printing, and system integrations to fabricate advanced FHE in wearable and implantable applications. Detailed strategies to enhance the resolution, uniformity, flexibility, and durability of nanomaterial printing are summarized. We discuss the sensitivity, functionality, and performance of recently reported printed electronics with application areas in wearable sensors, prosthetics, and health monitoring implantable systems. Collectively, the main contribution of this paper is in the summary of the essential requirements of material properties, mechanisms for printed sensors, and electronics.
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Challagulla NV, Rohatgi V, Sharma D, Kumar R. Recent developments of nanomaterial applications in additive manufacturing: a brief review. Curr Opin Chem Eng 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.coche.2020.03.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Elder B, Neupane R, Tokita E, Ghosh U, Hales S, Kong YL. Nanomaterial Patterning in 3D Printing. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2020; 32:e1907142. [PMID: 32129917 DOI: 10.1002/adma.201907142] [Citation(s) in RCA: 64] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2019] [Revised: 12/18/2019] [Indexed: 05/17/2023]
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The synergistic integration of nanomaterials with 3D printing technologies can enable the creation of architecture and devices with an unprecedented level of functional integration. In particular, a multiscale 3D printing approach can seamlessly interweave nanomaterials with diverse classes of materials to impart, program, or modulate a wide range of functional properties in an otherwise passive 3D printed object. However, achieving such multiscale integration is challenging as it requires the ability to pattern, organize, or assemble nanomaterials in a 3D printing process. This review highlights the latest advances in the integration of nanomaterials with 3D printing, achieved by leveraging mechanical, electrical, magnetic, optical, or thermal phenomena. Ultimately, it is envisioned that such approaches can enable the creation of multifunctional constructs and devices that cannot be fabricated with conventional manufacturing approaches.
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- Brian Elder
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT, 84112, USA
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT, 84112, USA
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT, 84112, USA
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT, 84112, USA
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT, 84112, USA
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT, 84112, USA
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT, 84112, USA
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Li K, Wang D, Zhao K, Song K, Liang J. Electrohydrodynamic jet 3D printing of PCL/PVP composite scaffold for cell culture. Talanta 2020; 211:120750. [PMID: 32070610 DOI: 10.1016/j.talanta.2020.120750] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/10/2019] [Revised: 01/11/2020] [Accepted: 01/14/2020] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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Controlled printing of biodegradable and bioresorbable polymers at desired 3D scaffold is of great importance for cell growth and tissue regeneration. In this work, a novel electrohydrodynamic jet 3D printing technology with the resultant effect of electrohydrodynamic force and thermal convection was developed, and its feasibility to fabricate controllable filament composite scaffolds was verified. This method introduces an effective thermal field under the needle to simultaneously enhance the ink viscosity, jetting morphology controllability and printing structure solidify. The fabrication mechanisms of thermal convection on jetting morphology and printed structures feature were investigated through theoretical analysis and experimental characterization. Under optimized conditions, a stable and finer jet was formed; then with the use of this jet, various 3D structures were directly printed at a high aspect ratio ~30. Furthermore, the PCL/PVP composite scaffolds with the controllable filament diameter (~10 μm) which is closed to living cells were printed. Cell culture experiments showed that the printed scaffolds had excellent cell biocompatibility and facilitated cellular proliferation in vitro. It is a great potential that the developed electrohydrodynamic jet 3D printing technology might provide a novel approach to directly print composite synthetic biopolymers into flexibly scale structures for tissue engineering applications.
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- Kai Li
- Key Laboratory for Micro/Nano Technology and System of Liaoning Province, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, 116024, China
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- Key Laboratory for Micro/Nano Technology and System of Liaoning Province, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, 116024, China; Key Laboratory for Precision and Non-traditional Machining Technology of Ministry of Education, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, 116024, China.
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- Key Laboratory for Micro/Nano Technology and System of Liaoning Province, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, 116024, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals, Dalian R&D Center for Stem Cell and Tissue Engineering, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, 116024, China
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- Key Laboratory for Micro/Nano Technology and System of Liaoning Province, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, 116024, China; Key Laboratory for Precision and Non-traditional Machining Technology of Ministry of Education, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, 116024, China
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Nowadays it is easy to imagine that the exploitation of different additive manufacturing approaches could find use in regenerative medicine and frontiers nanotechnology with a strong interest in the development of in vivo bio-incubators that better replicate the tissue environment. Various electrospinning technologies have been exploited for the fabrication of composite polymeric architectures, where fibers have been used for the construction layer by layer of micro-architectures. Unfortunately, in case of processing biomaterials, the intrinsic factors of the materials could become obstacles when considering such advanced engineering methods. Here, for the first time, we use the pyro-EHD process for the fabrication of layered three-dimensional architectures made using a biodegradable and biocompatible polymer. The proposed approach for layered 3D printing works at mild temperature allowing deposition at high resolution and great flexibility in manufacturing, avoiding high voltage generators, and nozzles. The layered 3D printing, activated by the pyro-electric effect, is discussed and characterized in terms of geometrical features and processing parameters. Different geometries and micro-architecture (wall, square, triangle, and hybrid structures) have been demonstrated and over printing of composite polymer, obtained by mixing multiwall carbon nanotubes and fluorochrome, has been discussed, focusing on the use of a biodegradable and biocompatible polymer.
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Park YS, Kim J, Oh JM, Park S, Cho S, Ko H, Cho YK. Near-Field Electrospinning for Three-Dimensional Stacked Nanoarchitectures with High Aspect Ratios. NANO LETTERS 2020; 20:441-448. [PMID: 31763856 DOI: 10.1021/acs.nanolett.9b04162] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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Near-field electrospinning (NFES) was developed to overcome the intrinsic instability of traditional electrospinning processes and to facilitate the controllable deposition of nanofibers under a reduced electric field. This technique offers a straightforward and versatile method for the precision patterning of two-dimensional (2D) nanofibers. However, three-dimensional (3D) stacked structures built by NFES have been limited to either micron-scale sizes or special shapes. Herein, we report on a direct-write 3D NFES technique to construct self-aligned, template-free, 3D stacked nanoarchitectures by simply adding salt to the polymer solution. Numerical simulations suggested that the electric field could be tuned to achieve self-aligned nanofibers by adjusting the conductivity of the polymer solution. This was confirmed experimentally by using poly(ethylene oxide) (PEO) solutions containing 0.1-1.0 wt% NaCl. Using 0.1 wt% NaCl, nanowalls with a maximum of 80 layers could be built with a width of 92 ± 3 nm, height of 6.6 ± 0.1 μm, and aspect ratio (height/width) of 72. We demonstrate the 3D printing of nanoskyscrapers with various designs, such as curved "nanowall arrays", nano "jungle gyms," and "nanobridges". Further, we present an application of the 3D stacked nanofiber arrays by preparing transparent and flexible polydimethylsiloxane films embedded with Ag-sputtered nanowalls as 3D nanoelectrodes. The conductivity of the nanoelectrodes can be precisely tuned by adjusting the number of 3D printed layers, without sacrificing transmittance (98.5%). The current NFES approach provides a simple, reliable route to build 3D stacked nanoarchitectures with high-aspect ratios for potential application in smart materials, energy devices, and biomedical applications.
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- Yang-Seok Park
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, School of Life Sciences , Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST) , Ulsan 44919 , Republic of Korea
- Center for Soft and Living Matter , Institute for Basic Science (IBS) , Ulsan 44919 , Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, School of Life Sciences , Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST) , Ulsan 44919 , Republic of Korea
- Center for Soft and Living Matter , Institute for Basic Science (IBS) , Ulsan 44919 , Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, School of Life Sciences , Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST) , Ulsan 44919 , Republic of Korea
- Center for Soft and Living Matter , Institute for Basic Science (IBS) , Ulsan 44919 , Republic of Korea
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- School of Energy and Chemical Engineering , Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST) , Ulsan 44919 , Republic of Korea
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- School of Energy and Chemical Engineering , Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST) , Ulsan 44919 , Republic of Korea
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- School of Energy and Chemical Engineering , Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST) , Ulsan 44919 , Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, School of Life Sciences , Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST) , Ulsan 44919 , Republic of Korea
- Center for Soft and Living Matter , Institute for Basic Science (IBS) , Ulsan 44919 , Republic of Korea
- School of Energy and Chemical Engineering , Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST) , Ulsan 44919 , Republic of Korea
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Mao M, He J, Li Z, Han K, Li D. Multi-directional cellular alignment in 3D guided by electrohydrodynamically-printed microlattices. Acta Biomater 2020; 101:141-151. [PMID: 31669696 DOI: 10.1016/j.actbio.2019.10.028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/05/2019] [Revised: 10/20/2019] [Accepted: 10/22/2019] [Indexed: 01/30/2023]
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Recapitulating aligned cellular architectures of native tissues in vitro is important to engineer artificial tissue analogs with desired biological functions. Here a novel strategy is presented to direct three-dimensional (3D) cellular alignment by embedding cell/collagen hydrogel into the predefined electrohydrodynamically-printed microlattices. The cell/collagen hydrogel, originally filled within the printed microlattices uniformly, was found to gradually develop into densely-populated and highly-aligned bands along the longitudinal direction of the printed microlattices. The cellular alignment was highly dependent on the height, spacing and orientation of the microlattices. The presented method was applicable to multiple cell types including primary cardiomyocytes and the gaps formed between the aligned bands and the lateral walls of the microlattice facilitated the subsequent seeding and rapid alignment of other cell types which enables to engineer anisotropic multicellular tissue constructs. The engineered cardiac patches expressed mature cardiomyocyte-specific phenotypes and exhibited synchronous contractive activities. Multilayer cellular alignment with varied orientation in 3D collagen hydrogel was successfully achieved by using electrohydrodynamically-printed microlattices with layer-specific orientations. This exploration offers a promising way to engineer complex 3D tissue constructs with predefined cellular alignments. STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE: Fabrication of biomimetic highly-aligned complex cellular architectures has a great significance to recapitulate the unique mechanical and physiological functions of the engineered tissues (e.g., heart tissue, neuron, muscle). Here, we introduced a novel strategy to direct 3D cellular alignment by embedding cell/collagen hydrogel into the predefined electrohydrodynamically-printed microlattices without any external stimuli. The microscopical study of the dynamic alignment process of cells and collagen fibers contributed to exploring the mechanism of autonomous formation of highly-aligned cellular bands. Multilayer cellular alignment with varied orientation in 3D collagen hydrogel was successfully achieved by using the microlattices with layer-specific orientations, which showed a promising way to engineer complex 3D tissue constructs with predefined cellular alignments.
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Goh GL, Agarwala S, Yeong WY. Aerosol-Jet-Printed Preferentially Aligned Carbon Nanotube Twin-Lines for Printed Electronics. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2019. [PMID: 31660713 DOI: 10.1002/admi.201801318] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/13/2023]
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The alignment of carbon nanotubes (CNTs) is of great importance for the fabrication of high-speed electronic devices such as a transistor as the electron mobilities can be greatly enhanced with aligned CNT architectures. Here, we report, for the first time, a methodology to obtain preferentially aligned CNT traces on a flexible polyimide substrate utilizing the high-resolution aerosol jet printing technique and evaporation-driven self-assembly process. A self-assembled twin-line of CNT ("coffee-ring" effect) is observed in the deposit patterns, and the field-emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM) images reveal highly self-ordered CNT in the resulting CNT twin-line. Various aerosol jet parameters have been investigated to obtain printed tracks in the range of 30-80 μm and conductive tracks (single CNT twin-line width) in the range of 600-1500 nm. The smallest CNT twin-line obtained in this experiment is found to be approximately 16 μm using a suitable sheath-to-atomizer flow ratio. Image analysis of FESEM images confirms the formation of aligned CNT traces at the ink periphery. The effect of the line width on the degree of alignment of the CNT is studied and evaluated. The electrical resistance of the CNT trace is adjustable by controlling the number of print passes and print speed.
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- Guo Liang Goh
- Singapore Center for 3D Printing, School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering , Nanyang Technological University , Singapore 639798
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- Department of Engineering , Aarhus University , 8200 Aarhus N , Denmark
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- Singapore Center for 3D Printing, School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering , Nanyang Technological University , Singapore 639798
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Lei Q, He J, Li D. Electrohydrodynamic 3D printing of layer-specifically oriented, multiscale conductive scaffolds for cardiac tissue engineering. NANOSCALE 2019; 11:15195-15205. [PMID: 31380883 DOI: 10.1039/c9nr04989d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 50] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/24/2023]
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Mimicking the hierarchical microarchitecture of native myocardium in vitro plays an important role in cardiac tissue engineering. Here we present a novel strategy to produce multiscale conductive scaffolds with layer-specific fiber orientations for cardiac regeneration by combining solution-based and melt-based electrohydrodynamic (EHD) printing techniques. Polycaprolactone (PCL) microfibers were printed by melt-based EHD printing and the fiber orientation was flexibly controlled in a layer-by-layer manner according to user-specific design. The as-printed microfibrous scaffolds can provide the seeded cells necessary contact cues to guide layer-specific cellular alignments. Sub-microscale conductive fibers were simultaneously incorporated inside the well-organized PCL scaffolds by solution-based EHD printing, which significantly improved the conductivity as well as the cellular adhesion and proliferation capacity. The multiscale conductive scaffolds can further direct the multiple-layer alignments of primary cardiomyocytes and facilitate cardiomyocyte-specific gene expressions, which exhibited enhanced synchronous beating behavior compared with pure microfibrous scaffolds. It is envisioned that the proposed hybrid EHD printing technique might provide a promising strategy to fabricate multifunctional micro/nanofibrous scaffolds with biomimetic architectures, electrical conductivity and even biosensing properties for the regeneration of electroactive tissues.
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- Qi Lei
- State key laboratory for manufacturing systems engineering, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710049, China.
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Gill E, Willis S, Gerigk M, Cohen P, Zhang D, Li X, Huang YYS. Fabrication of Designable and Suspended Microfibers via Low-Voltage 3D Micropatterning. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2019; 11:19679-19690. [PMID: 31081331 PMCID: PMC6613729 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.9b01258] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/20/2019] [Accepted: 05/13/2019] [Indexed: 05/02/2023]
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Building two-dimensional (2D) and three-dimensional (3D) fibrous structures in the micro- and nanoscale will offer exciting prospects for numerous applications spanning from sensors to energy storage and tissue engineering scaffolds. Electrospinning is a well-suited technique for drawing micro- to nanoscale fibers, but current methods of building electrospun fibers in 3D are restrictive in terms of printed height, design of macroscopic fiber networks, and choice of polymer. Here, we combine low-voltage electrospinning and additive manufacturing as a method to pattern layers of suspended mesofibers. Layers of fibers are suspended between 3D-printed supports in situ in multiple fiber layers and designable orientations. We examine the key working parameters to attain a threshold for fiber suspension, use those behavioral observations to establish a "fiber suspension indicator", and demonstrate its utility through design of intricate suspended fiber architectures. Individual fibers produced by this method approach the micrometer/submicrometer scale, while the overall suspended 3D fiber architecture can span over a centimeter in height. We demonstrate an application of suspended fiber architectures in 3D cell culture, utilizing patterned fiber topography to guide the assembly of suspended high-cellular-density structures. The solution-based fiber suspension patterning process we report offers a unique competence in patterning soft polymers, including extracellular matrix-like materials, in a high resolution and aspect ratio. The platform could thus offer new design and manufacturing capabilities of devices and functional products by incorporating functional fibrous elements.
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- Elisabeth
L. Gill
- Department
of Engineering, University of Cambridge, Trumpington Street, Cambridge CB2 1PZ, U.K.
- The
Nanoscience Centre, University of Cambridge, 11 JJ Thomson Avenue, Cambridge CB3 0FF, U.K.
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- Department
of Engineering, University of Cambridge, Trumpington Street, Cambridge CB2 1PZ, U.K.
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- Department
of Engineering, University of Cambridge, Trumpington Street, Cambridge CB2 1PZ, U.K.
- The
Nanoscience Centre, University of Cambridge, 11 JJ Thomson Avenue, Cambridge CB3 0FF, U.K.
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- Department
of Engineering, University of Cambridge, Trumpington Street, Cambridge CB2 1PZ, U.K.
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- Department
of Engineering, University of Cambridge, Trumpington Street, Cambridge CB2 1PZ, U.K.
- The
Nanoscience Centre, University of Cambridge, 11 JJ Thomson Avenue, Cambridge CB3 0FF, U.K.
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- Department
of Engineering, University of Cambridge, Trumpington Street, Cambridge CB2 1PZ, U.K.
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- Department
of Engineering, University of Cambridge, Trumpington Street, Cambridge CB2 1PZ, U.K.
- The
Nanoscience Centre, University of Cambridge, 11 JJ Thomson Avenue, Cambridge CB3 0FF, U.K.
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Yao ZC, Wang JC, Ahmad Z, Li JS, Chang MW. Fabrication of patterned three-dimensional micron scaled core-sheath architectures for drug patches. MATERIALS SCIENCE & ENGINEERING. C, MATERIALS FOR BIOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS 2019; 97:776-783. [DOI: 10.1016/j.msec.2018.12.110] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2018] [Revised: 11/08/2018] [Accepted: 12/27/2018] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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Jain A, Bansal KK, Tiwari A, Rosling A, Rosenholm JM. Role of Polymers in 3D Printing Technology for Drug Delivery - An Overview. Curr Pharm Des 2019; 24:4979-4990. [DOI: 10.2174/1381612825666181226160040] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/01/2018] [Revised: 12/12/2018] [Accepted: 12/20/2018] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
Abstract
Background:
3D printing (3DP) is an emerging technique for fabrication of a variety of structures and
complex geometries using 3D model data. In 1986, Charles Hull introduced stereolithography technique that took
advances to beget new methods of 3D printing such as powder bed fusion, fused deposition modeling (FDM),
inkjet printing, and contour crafting (CC). Being advantageous in terms of less waste, freedom of design and
automation, 3DP has been evolved to minimize incurred cost for bulk production of customized products at the
industrial outset. Due to these reasons, 3DP technology has acquired a significant position in pharmaceutical
industries. Numerous polymers have been explored for manufacturing of 3DP based drug delivery systems for
patient-customized medication with miniaturized dosage forms.
Method:
Published research articles on 3D printed based drug delivery have been thoroughly studied and the
polymers used in those studies are summarized in this article.
Results:
We have discussed the polymers utilized to fabricate 3DP systems including their processing considerations,
and challenges in fabrication of high throughput 3DP based drug delivery systems.
Conclusion:
Despite several advantages of 3DP in drug delivery, there are still a few issues that need to be addressed
such as lower mechanical properties and anisotropic behavior, which are obstacles to scale up the technology.
Polymers as a building material certainly plays crucial role in the final property of the dosage form. It is
an effort to bring an assemblage of critical aspects for scientists engaged in 3DP technology to create flexible,
complex and personalized dosage forms.
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- Ankit Jain
- Institute of Pharmaceutical Research, GLA University, NH-2, Mathura-Delhi Road, Mathura (U.P.), India
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- Pharmaceutical Sciences Laboratory, Faculty of Science and Engineering, Abo Akademi University, 20520 Turku, Finland
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- Pharmaceutics Research Projects Laboratory, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Dr. Hari Singh Gour Central University, Sagar (M.P.), India
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- Laboratory of Polymer Technology, Centre of Excellence in Functional Materials at Biological Interfaces, Åbo Akademi University, Biskopsgatan 8, 20500 Turku, Finland
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- Pharmaceutical Sciences Laboratory, Faculty of Science and Engineering, Abo Akademi University, 20520 Turku, Finland
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Zhang L, Yang G, Johnson BN, Jia X. Three-dimensional (3D) printed scaffold and material selection for bone repair. Acta Biomater 2019; 84:16-33. [PMID: 30481607 DOI: 10.1016/j.actbio.2018.11.039] [Citation(s) in RCA: 377] [Impact Index Per Article: 75.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/20/2018] [Revised: 10/06/2018] [Accepted: 11/23/2018] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
Abstract
Critical-sized bone defect repair remains a substantial challenge in clinical settings and requires bone grafts or bone substitute materials. However, existing biomaterials often do not meet the clinical requirements of structural support, osteoinductive property, and controllable biodegradability. To treat large-scale bone defects, the development of three-dimensional (3D) porous scaffolds has received considerable focus within bone engineering. A variety of biomaterials and manufacturing methods, including 3D printing, have emerged to fabricate patient-specific bioactive scaffolds that possess controlled micro-architectures for bridging bone defects in complex configurations. During the last decade, with the development of the 3D printing industry, a large number of tissue-engineered scaffolds have been created for preclinical and clinical applications using novel materials and innovative technologies. Thus, this review provides a brief overview of current progress in existing biomaterials and tissue engineering scaffolds prepared by 3D printing technologies, with an emphasis on the material selection, scaffold design optimization, and their preclinical and clinical applications in the repair of critical-sized bone defects. Furthermore, it will elaborate on the current limitations and potential future prospects of 3D printing technology. STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE: 3D printing has emerged as a critical fabrication process for bone engineering due to its ability to control bulk geometry and internal structure of tissue scaffolds. The advancement of bioprinting methods and compatible ink materials for bone engineering have been a major focus to develop optimal 3D scaffolds for bone defect repair. Achieving a successful balance of cellular function, cellular viability, and mechanical integrity under load-bearing conditions is critical. Hybridization of natural and synthetic polymer-based materials is a promising approach to create novel tissue engineered scaffolds that combines the advantages of both materials and meets various requirements, including biological activity, mechanical strength, easy fabrication and controllable degradation. 3D printing is linked to the future of bone grafts to create on-demand patient-specific scaffolds.
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- Lei Zhang
- Department of Orthopaedics, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang 325200, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang 325200, China
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- Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA 24061, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD 21201, USA; Department of Orthopedics, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD 21201, USA; Department of Anatomy and Neurobiology, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD 21201, USA; Department of Biomedical Engineering, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD 21205, USA; Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD 21205, USA.
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Yang Y, Wang G, Liang H, Gao C, Peng S, Shen L, Shuai C. Additive manufacturing of bone scaffolds. Int J Bioprint 2018; 5:148. [PMID: 32596528 PMCID: PMC7294697 DOI: 10.18063/ijb.v5i1.148] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/09/2018] [Accepted: 07/09/2018] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Additive manufacturing (AM) can obtain not only customized external shape but also porous internal structure for scaffolds, both of which are of great importance for repairing large segmental bone defects. The scaffold fabrication process generally involves scaffold design, AM, and post-treatments. Thus, this article firstly reviews the state-of-the-art of scaffold design, including computer-aided design, reverse modeling, topology optimization, and mathematical modeling. In addition, the current characteristics of several typical AM techniques, including selective laser sintering, fused deposition modeling (FDM), and electron beam melting (EBM), especially their advantages and limitations are presented. In particular, selective laser sintering is able to obtain scaffolds with nanoscale grains, due to its high heating rate and a short holding time. However, this character usually results in insufficient densification. FDM can fabricate scaffolds with a relative high accuracy of pore structure but with a relative low mechanical strength. EBM with a high beam-material coupling efficiency can process high melting point metals, but it exhibits a low-resolution and poor surface quality. Furthermore, the common post-treatments, with main focus on heat and surface treatments, which are applied to improve the comprehensive performance are also discussed. Finally, this review also discusses the future directions for AM scaffolds for bone tissue engineering.
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- Youwen Yang
- Jiangxi University of Science and Technology, Nanchang 330013, China
- State Key Laboratory of High Performance Complex Manufacturing, Central South University, Changsha 410083, China
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- Jiangxi University of Science and Technology, Nanchang 330013, China
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- College of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, 210016 Nanjing, China
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- State Key Laboratory of High Performance Complex Manufacturing, Central South University, Changsha 410083, China
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- Hunan Provincial Tumor Hospital and the Affiliated Tumor Hospital of Xiangya School of Medicine, Central South University, Changsha 410013, China
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- College of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, 210016 Nanjing, China
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- Jiangxi University of Science and Technology, Nanchang 330013, China
- State Key Laboratory of High Performance Complex Manufacturing, Central South University, Changsha 410083, China
- Key Laboratory of Organ Injury, Aging and Regenerative Medicine of Hunan Province, Changsha 410008, China
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Chang J, He J, Lei Q, Li D. Electrohydrodynamic Printing of Microscale PEDOT:PSS-PEO Features with Tunable Conductive/Thermal Properties. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2018; 10:19116-19122. [PMID: 29745637 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.8b04051] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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Electrohydrodynamic (EHD) printing has been recently investigated as an effective technique to produce high-resolution conductive features. Most of the existing EHD printing studies for conductive features were based on metallic nanoparticle inks in a microdripping mode, which exhibited relatively low efficiency and commonly required high-temperature annealing process to achieve high conductivity. The EHD printing of high-resolution conductive features at a relatively low temperature and in a continuous cone-jetting mode is still challenging because the conductive inks might connect the charged nozzle, and the grounded conductive or semiconductive substrates to cause discharge and terminate the printing process. In this study, the EHD printing process of conductive polymers in a low-temperature cone-jetting mode was explored to fabricate conductive microstructures. The smallest width of poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene):polystyrene sulfonate (PEDOT:PSS) lines was 27.25 ± 3.76 μm with a nozzle diameter of 100 μm. It was interesting to find that the electrohydrodynamically printed PEDOT:PSS-PEO features exhibited unique thermal properties when a dc voltage was applied. The conductive and thermal properties of the resultant features were highly dependent on the printing layer number. Microscale PEDOT:PSS features were further encapsulated into electrospun nanofibrous mesh to form a flexible sandwich structure. The EHD printing of PEDOT:PSS features with tunable conductive and thermal properties might be useful for the applications of flexible and wearable microdevices.
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- Jinke Chang
- State Key Laboratory for Manufacturing Systems Engineering , Xi'an Jiaotong University , Xi'an 710049 , China
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- State Key Laboratory for Manufacturing Systems Engineering , Xi'an Jiaotong University , Xi'an 710049 , China
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- State Key Laboratory for Manufacturing Systems Engineering , Xi'an Jiaotong University , Xi'an 710049 , China
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- State Key Laboratory for Manufacturing Systems Engineering , Xi'an Jiaotong University , Xi'an 710049 , China
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A combined strategy to enhance the properties of Zn by laser rapid solidification and laser alloying. J Mech Behav Biomed Mater 2018; 82:51-60. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jmbbm.2018.03.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 68] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/30/2017] [Revised: 03/12/2018] [Accepted: 03/14/2018] [Indexed: 01/26/2023]
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Chang J, He J, Mao M, Zhou W, Lei Q, Li X, Li D, Chua CK, Zhao X. Advanced Material Strategies for Next-Generation Additive Manufacturing. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2018; 11:E166. [PMID: 29361754 PMCID: PMC5793664 DOI: 10.3390/ma11010166] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/29/2017] [Revised: 01/15/2018] [Accepted: 01/17/2018] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
Abstract
Additive manufacturing (AM) has drawn tremendous attention in various fields. In recent years, great efforts have been made to develop novel additive manufacturing processes such as micro-/nano-scale 3D printing, bioprinting, and 4D printing for the fabrication of complex 3D structures with high resolution, living components, and multimaterials. The development of advanced functional materials is important for the implementation of these novel additive manufacturing processes. Here, a state-of-the-art review on advanced material strategies for novel additive manufacturing processes is provided, mainly including conductive materials, biomaterials, and smart materials. The advantages, limitations, and future perspectives of these materials for additive manufacturing are discussed. It is believed that the innovations of material strategies in parallel with the evolution of additive manufacturing processes will provide numerous possibilities for the fabrication of complex smart constructs with multiple functions, which will significantly widen the application fields of next-generation additive manufacturing.
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- Jinke Chang
- State Key Laboratory for Manufacturing Systems Engineering, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710049, China.
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- State Key Laboratory for Manufacturing Systems Engineering, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710049, China.
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- State Key Laboratory for Manufacturing Systems Engineering, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710049, China.
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- State Key Laboratory for Manufacturing Systems Engineering, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710049, China.
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- State Key Laboratory for Manufacturing Systems Engineering, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710049, China.
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- Department of Chemistry, Stanford University, Stanford, CA 94305, USA.
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- State Key Laboratory for Manufacturing Systems Engineering, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710049, China.
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- Singapore Centre for 3D Printing, School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, 50 Nanyang Avenue, Singapore 639798, Singapore.
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- Interdisciplinary Division of Biomedical Engineering, the Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong 999077, China.
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He J, Zhao X, Chang J, Li D. Microscale Electro-Hydrodynamic Cell Printing with High Viability. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2017; 13. [PMID: 29094473 DOI: 10.1002/smll.201702626] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/30/2017] [Revised: 08/31/2017] [Indexed: 05/11/2023]
Abstract
Cell printing has gained extensive attentions for the controlled fabrication of living cellular constructs in vitro. Various cell printing techniques are now being explored and developed for improved cell viability and printing resolution. Here an electro-hydrodynamic cell printing strategy is developed with microscale resolution (<100 µm) and high cellular viability (>95%). Unlike the existing electro-hydrodynamic cell jetting or printing explorations, insulating substrate is used to replace conventional semiconductive substrate as the collecting surface which significantly reduces the electrical current in the electro-hydrodynamic printing process from milliamperes (>0.5 mA) to microamperes (<10 µA). Additionally, the nozzle-to-collector distance is fixed as small as 100 µm for better control over filament deposition. These features ensure high cellular viability and normal postproliferative capability of the electro-hydrodynamically printed cells. The smallest width of the electro-hydrodynamically printed hydrogel filament is 82.4 ± 14.3 µm by optimizing process parameters. Multiple hydrogels or multilayer cell-laden constructs can be flexibly printed under cell-friendly conditions. The printed cells in multilayer hydrogels kept alive and gradually spread during 7-days culture in vitro. This exploration offers a novel and promising cell printing strategy which might benefit future biomedical innovations such as microscale tissue engineering, organ-on-a-chip systems, and nanomedicine.
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- Jiankang He
- State Key Laboratory for Manufacturing Systems Engineering, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710049, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Manufacturing Systems Engineering, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710049, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Manufacturing Systems Engineering, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710049, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Manufacturing Systems Engineering, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710049, China
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Liang H, He J, Chang J, Zhang B, Li D. Coaxial nozzle-assisted electrohydrodynamic printing for microscale 3D cell-laden constructs. Int J Bioprint 2017; 4:127. [PMID: 33102910 PMCID: PMC7581994 DOI: 10.18063/ijb.v4i1.127] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/01/2017] [Accepted: 11/13/2017] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Cell printing has found wide applications in biomedical fields due to its unique capability in fabricating living tissue constructs with precise control over cell arrangements. However, it is still challenging to print cell-laden 3D structures simultaneously with high resolution and high cell viability. Here a coaxial nozzle-assisted electrohydrodynamic cell printing strategy was developed to fabricate living 3D cell-laden constructs. Critical process parameters such as feeding rate and stage moving speed were evaluated to achieve smaller hydrogel filaments. The effect of CaCl2 feeding rate on the printing of 3D alginate hydrogel constructs was also investigated. The results indicated that the presented strategy can print 3D hydrogel structures with relatively uniform filament dimension (about 80 μm) and cell distribution. The viability of the encapsulated cells was over 90%. We envision that the coaxial nozzle-assisted electrohydrodynamic printing will become a promising cell printing strategy to advance biomedical innovations.
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- Hongtao Liang
- State key laboratory for manufacturing systems engineering, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, China
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- State key laboratory for manufacturing systems engineering, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, China
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- State key laboratory for manufacturing systems engineering, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, China
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- State key laboratory for manufacturing systems engineering, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, China
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- State key laboratory for manufacturing systems engineering, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, China
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Mao M, He J, Li X, Zhang B, Lei Q, Liu Y, Li D. The Emerging Frontiers and Applications of High-Resolution 3D Printing. MICROMACHINES 2017. [PMCID: PMC6190223 DOI: 10.3390/mi8040113] [Citation(s) in RCA: 68] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
Affiliation(s)
- Mao Mao
- State Key Laboratory for Manufacturing Systems Engineering, Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an 710049, China; (M.M.); (B.Z.); (Q.L.); (Y.L.); (D.L.)
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- State Key Laboratory for Manufacturing Systems Engineering, Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an 710049, China; (M.M.); (B.Z.); (Q.L.); (Y.L.); (D.L.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +86-29-83395387
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- Department of Chemistry, Stanford University, Stanford, CA 94305, USA;
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- State Key Laboratory for Manufacturing Systems Engineering, Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an 710049, China; (M.M.); (B.Z.); (Q.L.); (Y.L.); (D.L.)
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- State Key Laboratory for Manufacturing Systems Engineering, Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an 710049, China; (M.M.); (B.Z.); (Q.L.); (Y.L.); (D.L.)
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- State Key Laboratory for Manufacturing Systems Engineering, Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an 710049, China; (M.M.); (B.Z.); (Q.L.); (Y.L.); (D.L.)
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- State Key Laboratory for Manufacturing Systems Engineering, Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an 710049, China; (M.M.); (B.Z.); (Q.L.); (Y.L.); (D.L.)
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Massaglia G, Chiodoni A, Salvador GP, Delmondo L, Muñoz-Tabares JA, Bocchini S, Sacco A, Bianco S, Saracco G, Quaglio M. Defining the role of nanonetting in the electrical behaviour of composite nanofiber/nets. RSC Adv 2017. [DOI: 10.1039/c7ra05573k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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The electrical behaviour of MWCNT-based composite nanofiber/nets can be tuned by controlling the morphology of the secondary nanoweb.
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- G. Massaglia
- Centre for Sustainable Future Technologies@Polito
- Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia
- Torino
- Italy
- Applied Science and Technology Department
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- Centre for Sustainable Future Technologies@Polito
- Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia
- Torino
- Italy
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- Centre for Sustainable Future Technologies@Polito
- Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia
- Torino
- Italy
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- Applied Science and Technology Department
- Politecnico di Torino
- 10129 Torino
- Italy
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- Centre for Sustainable Future Technologies@Polito
- Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia
- Torino
- Italy
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- Centre for Sustainable Future Technologies@Polito
- Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia
- Torino
- Italy
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- Centre for Sustainable Future Technologies@Polito
- Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia
- Torino
- Italy
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- Centre for Sustainable Future Technologies@Polito
- Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia
- Torino
- Italy
- Applied Science and Technology Department
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- Centre for Sustainable Future Technologies@Polito
- Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia
- Torino
- Italy
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- Centre for Sustainable Future Technologies@Polito
- Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia
- Torino
- Italy
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