Ceramics International,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
50(18), P. 34457 - 34466
Published: June 13, 2024
Silicon
nitride
(Si3N4)
material
holds
significant
potential
as
a
widespread
applied
biomedical
with
high
reliability
in
mechanical
properties
and
biological
activity.
This
study
utilized
3D
printing
techniques
to
fabricate
Si3N4
bioceramics
reinforced
zinc
oxide
(ZnO)
nanowires,
which
overcomes
the
dilemma
faced
by
traditional
materials,
possess
excellent
but
lack
sufficient
antibacterial
performance,
or
porous
materials
that
exhibit
good
yet
suffer
from
poor
characteristics.
Compared
Ti-alloy,
Al2O3,
PEEK,
conventional
bioceramic
an
addition
of
5
wt
percent
(wt%)
ZnO
nanowires
retains
superior
properties:
bending
strength
735
MPa,
fracture
toughness
8.25
MPa
m1/2,
vickers
hardness
14.8
GPa,
compressive
2575
MPa.
Furthermore,
demonstrates
commendable
biocompatibility
outstanding
effects.
Cellular
activity
on
surface
this
is
also
noted
be
exceptionally
vigorous.
Research
indicates
synergistic
effects
characteristics
appropriate
inclusion
positively
interact
β-Si3N4
crystals,
are
primarily
responsible
for
exceptional
comprehensive
performance
printed
bioceramics.
Materials & Design,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
237, P. 112558 - 112558
Published: Dec. 13, 2023
Mishandling
of
waste
plastics
and
biomasses
is
a
major
global
concern.
Every
year,
around
380
million
tons
plastic
are
produced,
with
only
9%
being
recycled,
leading
to
widespread
pollution.
Similarly,
biomass
generation
from
agricultural
forestry
sectors
accounts
for
140
billion
metric
tons,
in
addition
2.01
municipal
solid
waste.
This
review
paper
addresses
the
gap
regarding
integration
3D
printing,
upcycling
recycled
plastics,
utilization
sustainable
composites.
printed
parts
have
shown
comparable
mechanical
properties
compared
virgin
materials,
which
been
further
improved
by
biomass-derived
fillers.
The
acknowledges
that
different
printing
parameters
substantial
influence
on
strength,
ductility,
crystallinity,
dimensional
accuracy
parts.
Therefore,
optimizing
these
becomes
crucial
achieving
performance.
Moreover,
incorporating
reinforcing
agents,
stabilizers,
chain
extenders,
compatibilizers,
surface
modifiers
recycling
presents
an
excellent
opportunity
enhance
properties,
thermal
stability,
adhesion,
stability.
Additionally,
identifies
research
gaps
proposes
machine
learning
artificial
intelligence
enhanced
process
control
material
development,
expanding
possibilities
this
field.
Journal of the mechanical behavior of biomedical materials/Journal of mechanical behavior of biomedical materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
151, P. 106391 - 106391
Bioactive Materials,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
32, P. 356 - 384
Published: Oct. 21, 2023
Three-dimensional
bioprinting
is
an
advanced
tissue
fabrication
technique
that
allows
printing
complex
structures
with
precise
positioning
of
multiple
cell
types
layer-by-layer.
Compared
to
other
methods,
extrusion
has
several
advantages
print
large-sized
constructs
and
organ
models
due
large
build
volume.
Extrusion
using
sacrificial,
support
embedded
strategies
have
been
successfully
employed
facilitate
hollow
structures.
Embedded
a
gel-in-gel
approach
developed
overcome
the
gravitational
overhanging
limits
micron-scale
resolution.
In
bioprinting,
deposition
bioinks
into
microgel
or
granular
bath
will
be
facilitated
by
sol-gel
transition
through
needle
movement
inside
medium.
This
review
outlines
various
polymers
used
in
systems
advantages,
limitations,
efficacy
vascularized
tissues
Further,
essential
requirements
like
viscoelasticity,
stability,
transparency
easy
extraction
human
scale
organs
are
discussed.
Additionally,
geometries
vascular
constructs,
heart,
bone,
octopus
jellyfish
printed
assisted
methods
their
anatomical
features
elaborated.
Finally,
challenges
clinical
translation
future
scope
these
replace
native
envisaged.
Bioengineering,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
11(7), P. 705 - 705
Published: July 11, 2024
Poly(lactic
acid)
(PLA)
is
widely
used
in
the
field
of
medicine
due
to
its
biocompatibility,
versatility,
and
cost-effectiveness.
Three-dimensional
(3D)
printing
or
systematic
deposition
PLA
layers
has
enabled
fabrication
customized
scaffolds
for
various
biomedical
clinical
applications.
In
tissue
engineering
regenerative
medicine,
3D-printed
been
mostly
generate
bone
scaffolds,
typically
combination
with
different
polymers
ceramics.
PLA’s
versatility
also
allowed
development
drug-eluting
constructs
controlled
release
agents,
such
as
antibiotics,
antivirals,
anti-hypertensives,
chemotherapeutics,
hormones,
vitamins.
Additionally,
recently
develop
diagnostic
electrodes,
prostheses,
orthoses,
surgical
instruments,
radiotherapy
devices.
provided
a
cost-effective,
accessible,
safer
means
improving
patient
care
through
dosimetry
guides,
well
enhancing
medical
education
training
models
simulators.
Overall,
widespread
use
settings
expected
persistently
stimulate
innovation
revolutionize
healthcare
delivery.
Biomimetics,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
9(2), P. 95 - 95
Published: Feb. 6, 2024
Three-dimensional
bioprinting
is
a
promising
technology
for
bone
tissue
engineering.
However,
most
hydrogel
bioinks
lack
the
mechanical
and
post-printing
fidelity
properties
suitable
such
hard
regeneration.
To
overcome
these
weak
properties,
calcium
phosphates
can
be
employed
in
bioink
to
compensate
of
certain
characteristics.
Further,
extracellular
matrix
natural
contains
this
mineral,
resulting
its
structural
robustness.
Thus,
are
necessary
components
This
review
paper
examines
different
recently
explored
phosphates,
as
component
potential
bioinks,
biological,
required
3D
bioprinted
scaffolds,
exploring
their
distinctive
that
render
them
favorable
biomaterials
The
discussion
encompasses
recent
applications
adaptations
3D-printed
scaffolds
built
with
delving
into
scientific
reasons
behind
prevalence
types
over
others.
Additionally,
elucidates
interactions
polymer
hydrogels
applications.
Overall,
current
status
phosphate/hydrogel
engineering
has
been
investigated.
Ceramics International,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
50(9), P. 16704 - 16713
Published: Feb. 3, 2024
Silicon
nitride
(Si3N4)
is
a
very
promising
biomedical
material.
Customization
and
reliability
requirements
are
one
of
the
prerequisites
for
achieving
widespread
application
Si3N4
materials.
This
research
used
3D
printing
method
to
achieve
customized
molding
gas
pressure
sintering
prepare
dense
ceramic
material,
investigated
their
mechanical
properties
biological
activity.
Compared
with
Ti-alloy,
Al2O3,
PEEK,
printed
materials
have
significant
advantages
in
properties:
bending
strength
803
MPa,
fracture
toughness
8.86
MPa
m1/2,
vickers
hardness
15.1
GPa,
compressive
2725
MPa.
Meanwhile,
more
stable
excellent
biocompatibility
than
other
materials,
obvious
antibacterial
performance,
an
rate
94.6
%.
On
surface
cells
good
morphology,
normal
migration,
conducive
cell
spreading,
adhesion,
cross-linking.
Research
has
shown
that
melting
deposition
filling
characteristics
method,
crystal-oriented
growth
microstructure
beneficial
effects
Nitrogen
elements
main
reasons
these
advantages.