Printability and Shape Fidelity of Bioinks in 3D Bioprinting
AO Foundation · Utrecht University · +4 more institutions
Abstract
Three-dimensional bioprinting uses additive manufacturing techniques for the automated fabrication of hierarchically organized living constructs. The building blocks are often hydrogel-based bioinks, which need to be printed into structures with high shape fidelity to the intended computer-aided design. For optimal cell performance, relatively soft and printable inks are preferred, although these undergo significant deformation during the printing process, which may impair shape fidelity. While the concept of good or poor printability seems rather intuitive, its quantitative definition lacks consensus and depends on multiple rheological and chemical parameters of the ink. This review discusses qualitative and…
Citation impact
- FWCI
- 44.07
- Percentile
- 100%
- References
- 287
Authors
6- ASA. Schwab
AO Foundation
- RLRiccardo Levato
Utrecht University, Heidelberg University, University Hospital Heidelberg, University Medical Center Utrecht
- MDMatteo D’Este
AO Foundation
- SPSusanna Piluso
Utrecht University, Heidelberg University, University Hospital Heidelberg, University Medical Center Utrecht, University of Twente
- DEDavid Eglin
AO Foundation
Topics & keywords
- 3D bioprinting
- Nanotechnology
- Fidelity
- Computer science
- Extrusion
- Lithography
- 3D printing
- Process (computing)
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