Prof. Dr. Leonid Ionov and his team at the University of Bayreuth conducted a groundbreaking study on the 3D printing of tissues using various hydrogels. Hydrogels, which are water-retaining and water-insoluble polymers, were combined with fibers to create a composite material known as bioink. The study’s findings are crucial for producing tissues with fibrous structures and uniaxial alignment of cells, such as connective and muscle tissue.
Published in the journal Advanced Healthcare Materials, the study introduces a novel approach for the production of multilayer bioink fiber composites. The team, including Prof. Dr. Dr. Elisabetta Ada Cavalcanti-Adam, Waseem Kitana, and Dr. Victoria Levario-Diaz, compared the properties of various hydrogels and their potential applications in tissue engineering and biofabrication.
The combination of hydrogel and fiber systems reduces the processing requirements for hydrogels, leading to improved mechanical properties and subsequent tissue formation. This research has significant implications for the future of tissue engineering and 3D printing technology.
2024-02-07 10:00:04
Source from phys.org