Bio-ink properties and printability for extrusion printing living cells
ARC Centre of Excellence for Electromaterials Science · University of Wollongong · +2 more institutions
Abstract
Additive biofabrication (3D bioprinting) makes it possible to create scaffolds with precise geometries, control over pore interconnectivity and architectures that are not possible with conventional techniques. Inclusion of cells within the ink to form a "bio-ink" presents the potential to print 3D structures that can be implanted into damaged/diseased tissue to promote highly controlled cell-based regeneration and repair. The properties of an 'ink' are defined by its formulation and critically influence the delivery and integrity of structure formed. Importantly, the ink properties need to conform to biological requirements necessary for the cell system that they are intended to support and it is often…
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Authors
7- JCJohnson Chung
ARC Centre of Excellence for Electromaterials Science, University of Wollongong
- SNSina Naficy
University of Wollongong, ARC Centre of Excellence for Electromaterials Science
- ZYZhilian Yue
University of Wollongong, ARC Centre of Excellence for Electromaterials Science
- RMRobert M. I. Kapsa
University of Wollongong, ARC Centre of Excellence for Electromaterials Science, St Vincent's Hospital, University of Melbourne
- AQAnita Quigley
University of Melbourne, St Vincent's Hospital, ARC Centre of Excellence for Electromaterials Science, University of Wollongong
Topics & keywords
- Biofabrication
- Interconnectivity
- Extrusion
- Gelatin
- Inkwell
- Materials science
- Rheology
- Tissue engineering