Nature Communications,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15(1)
Published: Nov. 13, 2024
Optical
patterning
of
colloidal
particles
is
a
scalable
and
cost-effective
approach
for
creating
multiscale
functional
structures.
Existing
methods
often
use
high-intensity
light
sources
customized
optical
setups,
making
them
less
feasible
large-scale
microfabrication
processes.
Here,
we
report
an
method
semiconductor
nanoparticles
by
light-triggered
modulation
their
surface
charge.
Rather
than
using
as
the
primary
energy
source,
this
utilizes
UV-induced
cleavage
ligands
to
modify
charges,
thereby
facilitating
self-assembly
on
charged
substrate
via
electrostatic
interactions.
By
citrate-treated
ZnO
nanoparticles,
uniform
patterns
with
variable
thicknesses
can
be
achieved.
These
multilayered
are
fabricated
into
UV
detector
on/off
ratio
exceeding
10
Pharmaceuticals,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
16(6), P. 821 - 821
Published: May 31, 2023
Hydrogels
are
widely
used
for
therapeutic
delivery
applications
due
to
their
biocompatibility,
biodegradability,
and
ability
control
release
kinetics
by
tuning
swelling
mechanical
properties.
However,
clinical
utility
is
hampered
unfavorable
pharmacokinetic
properties,
including
high
initial
burst
difficulty
in
achieving
prolonged
release,
especially
small
molecules
(<500
Da).
The
incorporation
of
nanomaterials
within
hydrogels
has
emerged
as
viable
option
a
method
trap
therapeutics
the
hydrogel
sustain
kinetics.
Specifically,
two-dimensional
nanosilicate
particles
offer
plethora
beneficial
characteristics,
dually
charged
surfaces,
degradability,
enhanced
properties
hydrogels.
nanosilicate–hydrogel
composite
system
offers
benefits
not
obtainable
just
one
component,
highlighting
need
detail
characterization
these
nanocomposite
This
review
focuses
on
Laponite,
disc-shaped
with
diameter
30
nm
thickness
1
nm.
using
Laponite
explored,
well
examples
Laponite–hydrogel
composites
currently
being
investigated
prolong
macromolecules
such
proteins.
Future
work
will
further
characterize
interplay
between
nanosilicates,
polymer,
encapsulated
therapeutics,
how
each
components
affect
ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
15(2), P. 2737 - 2746
Published: Jan. 6, 2023
Digital
light
processing
(DLP)
bioprinting
is
an
emerging
technology
for
three-dimensional
(3DBP)
owing
to
its
high
printing
fidelity,
fast
fabrication
speed,
and
higher
resolution.
Low-viscosity
bioinks
such
as
poly(ethylene
glycol)
diacrylate
(PEGDA)
are
commonly
used
DLP-based
bioprinting.
However,
the
cross-linking
of
PEGDA
proceeds
via
chain-growth
photopolymerization
that
displays
significant
heterogeneity
in
density.
In
contrast,
step-growth
thiol–norbornene
not
oxygen
inhibited
produces
hydrogels
with
ideal
network
structure.
The
cytocompatibility
rapid
gelation
have
lent
itself
cell-laden
but
been
extensively
DLP
this
study,
we
explored
eight-arm
PEG–norbornene
(PEG8NB)
a
bioink/resin
visible
light-initiated
3DBP.
PEG8NB-based
resin
showed
fidelity
even
without
use
any
bioactive
motifs
initial
stiffness.
addition,
demonstrated
versatility
PEGNB
by
solid
structures
cell
culture
devices,
hollow
channels
endothelialization,
microwells
generating
spheroids.
This
work
only
expands
selection
3DBP
also
provides
platform
dynamic
modification
bioprinted
constructs.
Science Translational Medicine,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
14(666)
Published: Oct. 12, 2022
Three-dimensional
(3D)
bioprinting
is
a
transformative
technology
for
engineering
tissues
disease
modeling
and
drug
screening
building
organs
repair,
regeneration,
replacement.
In
this
Viewpoint,
we
discuss
technological
advances
in
3D
bioprinting,
key
remaining
challenges,
essential
milestones
toward
clinical
translation.
ACS Biomaterials Science & Engineering,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
10(7), P. 4145 - 4174
Published: June 1, 2024
3D
bioprinting
is
recognized
as
the
ultimate
additive
biomanufacturing
technology
in
tissue
engineering
and
regeneration,
augmented
with
intelligent
bioinks
bioprinters
to
construct
tissues
or
organs,
thereby
eliminating
stipulation
for
artificial
organs.
For
of
soft
tissues,
such
kidneys,
hearts,
other
human
body
parts,
formulations
bioink
enhanced
bioinspired
rheological
mechanical
properties
were
essential.
Nanomaterials-based
hybrid
have
potential
overcome
above-mentioned
problem
require
much
attention
among
researchers.
Natural
synthetic
nanomaterials
carbon
nanotubes,
graphene
oxides,
titanium
nanosilicates,
nanoclay,
nanocellulose,
etc.
their
blended
been
used
various
benefitted
bioprintability,
biocompatibility,
biodegradability.
A
limited
number
articles
published,
requirement
pushed
us
write
this
review.
We
reviewed,
explored,
discussed
nanocomposite-based
technology,
properties,
natural,
synthetic,
nanomaterial-based
bioinks,
including
applications
challenges,
limitations,
ethical
considerations,
solution
future
perspective,
technological
advancement
efficient
cost-effective
methods
regeneration
healthcare.
Advanced Healthcare Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: May 15, 2024
Granular
hydrogels
composed
of
hydrogel
microparticles
are
promising
candidates
for
3D
bioprinting
due
to
their
ability
protect
encapsulated
cells.
However,
achieve
high
print
fidelity,
need
jam
exhibit
shear-thinning
characteristics,
which
is
crucial
printing.
Unfortunately,
this
overpacking
can
significantly
impact
cell
viability,
thereby
negating
the
primary
advantage
using
shield
cells
from
shear
forces.
To
overcome
challenge,
a
novel
solution:
biphasic,
granular
colloidal
bioink
designed
optimize
viability
and
printing
fidelity
introduced.
The
biphasic
ink
consists
cell-laden
polyethylene
glycol
(PEG)
embedded
in
continuous
gelatin
methacryloyl
(GelMA)-nanosilicate
network.
Here,
it
demonstrated
that
offers
outstanding
rheological
properties,
structural
stability.
Furthermore,
its
utility
engineering
complex
tissues
with
multiple
types
heterogeneous
microenvironments
demonstrated,
by
incorporating
β-islet
into
PEG
endothelial
GelMA-nanosilicate
Using
approach,
possible
induce
patterning,
enhance
vascularization,
direct
cellular
function.
proposed
holds
significant
potential
numerous
emerging
biomedical
applications,
including
tissue
disease
modeling.
Chemical Physics Reviews,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
5(1)
Published: Jan. 31, 2024
Embedded
ink
writing
(EIW)
and
direct
(DIW)
constitute
the
primary
strategies
for
three-dimensional
(3D)
printing
within
realm
of
material
extrusion.
These
methods
enable
rapid
fabrication
complex
3D
structures,
utilizing
either
yield-stress
support
baths
or
self-supporting
inks.
Both
these
have
been
extensively
studied
across
a
range
fields,
including
biomedical,
soft
robotics,
smart
sensors,
due
to
their
outstanding
print
fidelity
compatibility
with
diverse
materials.
Particle
additives
capable
forming
volume-filling
networks
are
frequently
incorporated
into
polymer
solvents.
This
integration
is
crucial
engineering
requisite
microstructures
essential
formulation
successful
bath
The
interplay
between
particle
solvents
critical
achieving
rheological
tunability
in
various
strategies,
yet
this
area
has
not
systematically
reviewed.
Therefore,
review,
we
examined
mechanisms
particle–polymer
interactions,
resulting
microstructures,
subsequent
impact
on
mechanical
properties.
Overall,
work
aims
serve
as
foundational
guideline
design
next-generation
materials
field
extrusion
additive
manufacturing,
specifically
EIW
DIW.
Advanced Materials Interfaces,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
9(23)
Published: July 13, 2022
Abstract
Dynamic
hydrogels
are
promising
biomaterials
for
various
biomedical
and
biotechnological
applications
due
to
their
ability
change
physicochemical
properties
functions
reversibly
and/or
sequentially
in
a
time‐
or
stimuli‐dependent
manner.
In
this
study,
new
class
of
dynamic
that
crosslinked
by
the
situ
redox
reactions
gold
ions
disulfide
groups
developed.
Specifically,
initiate
hydrogel
formation
via
gold‐thiol
crosslinking,
transforming
from
an
injectable
mechanically
stable
tough
hydrogel.
Moreover,
nucleation
growth
nanoparticles
within
networks
further
enhance
electrical
conductivity.
The
current
work
demonstrates
utility
these
3D
printing
drug
delivery.
European Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
201, P. 106858 - 106858
Published: July 20, 2024
Protein
therapeutics
hold
immense
promise
for
treating
a
wide
array
of
diseases.
However,
their
efficacy
is
often
compromised
by
rapid
degradation
and
clearance.
The
synthetic
smectite
clay
Laponite
emerges
as
promising
candidate
sustained
delivery.
Despite
its
unique
properties
allow
to
load
release
proteins
mitigating
burst
extending
effects,
precise
control
over
Laponite-protein
interactions
remains
challenging
since
it
depends
on
complex
interplay
factors
whose
implication
not
fully
understood
yet.
aim
this
review
article
shed
light
issue,
providing
comprehensive
discussion
the
influencing
protein
loading
release,
including
physicochemical
nanoclay
proteins,
pH,
dispersion
buffer,
clay/protein
concentration
degradation.
Furthermore,
we
thoroughly
revise
bioactive
that
have
been
delivered
from
formulations
containing
nanoclay,
highlighting
Laponite-polymer
nanocomposite
hydrogels,
avenue
currently
under
extensive
investigation.