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Abstract

Bioengineering

Core/shell Printing Scaffolds For Tissue Engineering Of Tubular Structures

Published: September 27th, 2019

DOI:

10.3791/59951

1Institute of Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, University of Maribor, 2Institute for Development of Advanced Applied Systems (IRNAS), 3Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Maribor

Abstract

Three-dimensional (3D) printing of core/shell filaments allows direct fabrication of channel structures with a stable shell that is cross-linked at the interface with a liquid core. The latter is removed post-printing, leaving behind a hollow tube. Integrating an additive manufacturing technique (like the one described here with tailor-made [bio]inks, which structurally and biochemically mimic the native extracellular matrix [ECM]) is an important step towards advanced tissue engineering. However, precise fabrication of well-defined structures requires tailored fabrication strategies optimized for the material in use. Therefore, it is sensible to begin with a set-up that is customizable, simple-to-use, and compatible with a broad spectrum of materials and applications. This work presents an easy-to-manufacture core/shell nozzle with luer-compatibility to explore core/shell printing of woodpile structures, tested with a well-defined, alginate-based scaffold material formulation.

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Keywords Core shell Printing

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