Biomaterials, Biodegradables and Biomimetics Research Group

Review Paper

Engineering Bioinks for 3D Bioprinting

Abstract

In recent years, three-dimensional (3D) bioprinting has attracted wide research interest in biomedical engineering and clinical applications. This technology allows for unparalleled architecture control, adaptability and repeatability that can overcome the limits of conventional biofabrication techniques. Along with the emergence of a variety of 3D Bioprinting methods, bioinks have also come a long way. From their first developments to support bioprinting requirements, they are now engineered to specific injury sites requirements to mimic native tissue characteristics and to support biofunctionality. Current strategies involve the use of bioinks loaded with cells and biomolecules of interest, without altering their functions, to deliver in situ the elements required to enhance healing/regeneration. The current research and trends in bioink development for 3D Bioprinting purposes is overviewed herein.

Journal
Biofabrication
Volume
13
Edition
3
Publisher
IOP Publishing
ISSN
1758-5090
URL
https://iopscience.iop.org/article/10.1088/1758-5090/abec2c
Keywords
3D bioprinting, additive manufacturing, Bioinks, Biomaterials, Hydrogels
Rights
Restricted Access
Peer Reviewed
Yes
Status
published
Project
B-FABULUS
Year of Publication
2021
DOI
10.1088/1758-5090/abec2c
Date Published
2021-04-08
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