Biofabrication,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(4), P. 045031 - 045031
Published: Aug. 22, 2024
Abstract
Current
research
practice
for
optimizing
bioink
involves
exhaustive
experimentation
with
multi-material
composition
determining
the
printability,
shape
fidelity
and
biocompatibility.
Predicting
properties
can
be
beneficial
to
community
but
is
a
challenging
task
due
non-Newtonian
behavior
in
complex
composition.
Existing
models
such
as
Cross
model
become
inadequate
predicting
viscosity
heterogeneous
of
bioinks.
In
this
paper,
we
utilize
machine
learning
framework
accurately
predict
compositions,
aiming
enhance
extrusion-based
bioprinting
techniques.
Utilizing
Bayesian
optimization
(BO),
our
strategy
leverages
limited
dataset
inform
model.
This
technique
especially
useful
typically
sparse
data
domain.
Moreover,
have
also
developed
mask
that
handle
constraints,
informed
by
domain
expertise,
define
feasible
parameter
space
components
their
interactions.
Our
proposed
method
focused
on
intrinsic
factor
(e.g.
viscosity)
precursor
which
tied
extrinsic
property
cell
viability)
through
function.
Through
hyperparameter,
strike
balance
between
exploration
new
possibilities
exploitation
known
data,
crucial
refining
acquisition
function
then
guides
selection
subsequent
sampling
points
within
defined
viable
process
continues
until
convergence
achieved,
indicating
has
sufficiently
explored
identified
optimal
or
near-optimal
solutions.
Employing
AI-guided
BO
framework,
developed,
tested,
validated
surrogate
compositions.
data-driven
approach
significantly
reduces
experimental
workload
required
identify
compositions
conducive
functional
tissue
growth.
It
not
only
streamlines
finding
from
vast
array
options
offers
promising
avenue
accelerating
advancements
engineering
minimizing
need
extensive
trials.
Gels,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
9(7), P. 517 - 517
Published: June 26, 2023
Rheology
plays
a
crucial
role
in
the
field
of
extrusion-based
three-dimensional
(3D)
printing,
particularly
context
hydrogels.
Hydrogels
have
gained
popularity
3D
printing
due
to
their
potential
applications
tissue
engineering,
regenerative
medicine,
and
drug
delivery.
The
rheological
properties
material
significant
impact
on
its
behaviour
throughout
process,
including
extrudability,
shape
retention,
response
stress
strain.
Thus,
understanding
characteristics
hydrogels,
such
as
shear
thinning
behaviour,
thixotropy,
viscoelasticity,
gelling
mechanisms,
is
essential
for
optimising
process
achieving
desired
product
quality
accuracy.
This
review
discusses
theoretical
foundations
rheology,
explores
different
types
fluid
properties,
tests
necessary
characterising
paper
emphasises
importance
terminology,
concepts,
correct
interpretation
results
evaluating
hydrogel
formulations.
By
presenting
detailed
rheology
this
aims
assist
researchers,
engineers,
practitioners
hydrogel-based
optimizing
processes
outcomes.
Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
11
Published: Jan. 19, 2024
There
has
been
increasing
attention
to
produce
porous
scaffolds
that
mimic
human
bone
properties
for
enhancement
of
tissue
ingrowth,
regeneration,
and
integration.
Additive
manufacturing
(AM)
technologies,
i.e.,
three
dimensional
(3D)
printing,
have
played
a
substantial
role
in
engineering
clinical
applications
owing
their
high
level
design
fabrication
flexibility.
To
this
end,
review
article
attempts
provide
detailed
overview
on
the
main
considerations
such
as
permeability,
adhesion,
vascularisation,
interfacial
features
interplay
affect
regeneration
osseointegration.
Physiology
was
initially
explained
followed
by
analysing
impacts
porosity,
pore
size,
permeability
surface
chemistry
defects.
Importantly,
major
3D
printing
methods
employed
substitutes
were
also
discussed.
Advancements
MA
technologies
allowed
production
with
complex
geometries
polymers,
composites
metals
well-tailored
architectural,
mechanical,
mass
transport
features.
In
way,
particular
devoted
reviewing
printed
triply
periodic
minimal
(TPMS)
hierarchical
structure
bones.
overall,
enlighten
pathway
patient-specific
3D-printed
substitutions
osseointegration
capacity
repairing
large
Heliyon,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
10(3), P. e24593 - e24593
Published: Jan. 17, 2024
3D
bioprinting
has
unlocked
new
possibilities
for
generating
complex
and
functional
tissues
organs.
However,
one
of
the
greatest
challenges
lies
in
selecting
appropriate
seed
cells
constructing
fully
artificial
Currently,
there
are
no
cell
sources
available
that
can
fulfill
all
requirements
technologies,
each
source
possesses
unique
characteristics
suitable
specific
applications.
In
this
review,
we
explore
impact
different
technologies
bioink
materials
on
cells,
providing
a
comprehensive
overview
current
landscape
have
been
used
or
hold
potential
bioprinting.
We
also
summarized
key
points
to
guide
selection
Moreover,
offer
insights
into
prospects
bioprinted
organs,
highlighting
their
revolutionize
fields
tissue
engineering
regenerative
medicine.
Bioengineering,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
10(4), P. 457 - 457
Published: April 9, 2023
Three-dimensional
(3D)
bioprinting
with
suitable
bioinks
has
become
a
critical
tool
for
fabricating
3D
biomimetic
complex
structures
mimicking
physiological
functions.
While
enormous
efforts
have
been
devoted
to
developing
functional
bioprinting,
widely
accepted
not
yet
developed
because
they
fulfill
stringent
requirements
such
as
biocompatibility
and
printability
simultaneously.
To
further
advance
our
knowledge
of
the
bioinks,
this
review
presents
evolving
concept
standardization
characterization.
This
work
also
briefly
reviews
recent
methodological
advances
in
image
analyses
characterize
regard
cell
viability
cell-material
interactions
within
constructs.
Finally,
highlights
number
updated
contemporary
characterization
technologies
future
perspectives
understanding
successful
bioprinting.
Journal of Macromolecular Science Part A,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
61(5), P. 265 - 288
Published: March 19, 2024
Hydrogels
comprise
of
a
group
crosslinked
hydrophilic
polymeric
materials
which
are
capable
absorbing
and
holding
large
quantities
water
in
their
three-dimensional
network
structure
without
undergoing
dissolution.
More
importantly,
the
ability
'smart'
hydrogels
to
respond
certain
environmental
changes
e.g.
pH,
heat,
light,
magnetic
field,
biomolecules
have
set
them
apart
as
unique
class
materials.
A
combination
several
such
useful
properties
resulted
tremendous
progress
toward
development
advanced
hydrogel-based
materials,
is
evident
from
an
explosive
amount
research
publications
available
this
area
over
last
few
decades.
Owing
particularly
biocompatibility
biodegradability,
become
material
prime
importance
context
wide
range
applications
starting
simple
contact
lenses
more
complex
ones
tissue
repair,
drug
delivery,
sensors,
3D
bioprinting,
soft
robotics
agriculture.
This
review
includes
i)
overview
its
classifications
based
on
source,
structure,
crosslinking
mechanism
stimuli
responsiveness,
ii)
detailed
discussion
some
most
works
being
carried
out
field
years
smart
that
need
hour,
domain
biomedical
applications.
Bioengineering,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
11(2), P. 198 - 198
Published: Feb. 19, 2024
Patients
affected
by
long-segment
tracheal
defects
or
stenoses
represent
an
unsolved
surgical
issue,
since
they
cannot
be
treated
with
the
conventional
surgery
of
resection
and
consequent
anastomosis.
Hence,
different
strategies
for
replacement
have
been
proposed
(synthetic
materials,
aortic
allografts,
transplantation,
autologous
tissue
composites,
engineering),
each
advantages
drawbacks.
Tracheal
engineering,
on
other
hand,
aims
at
recreating
a
fully
functional
substitute,
without
need
patient
to
receive
lifelong
immunosuppression
endotracheal
stents.
Tissue
engineering
approaches
involve
use
scaffold,
stem
cells,
humoral
signals.
This
paper
reviews
main
aspects
TE,
starting
from
choice
scaffold
type
cells
that
can
used
seed
methods
their
culture
expansion,
issue
graft
revascularization
moment
in
vivo
implantation,
experimental
models
research.
Moreover,
critical
insight
state
art
is
also
presented.
Polymers,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
17(1), P. 121 - 121
Published: Jan. 6, 2025
Determining
the
values
of
various
properties
for
new
bio-inks
3D
printing
is
a
very
important
task
in
design
materials.
For
this
purpose,
large
number
experimental
works
have
been
consulted,
and
database
with
more
than
1200
bioprinting
tests
has
created.
These
cover
different
combinations
conditions
terms
print
pressure,
temperature,
needle
values,
example.
data
are
difficult
to
deal
determining
optimize
analyze
options.
The
best
model
demonstrated
specificity
(Sp)
88.4%
sensitivity
(Sn)
86.2%
training
series
while
achieving
an
Sp
85.9%
Sn
80.3%
external
validation
series.
This
utilizes
operators
based
on
perturbation
theory
complexity
data.
comparative
purposes,
neural
networks
used,
similar
results
obtained.
developed
tool
could
easily
be
applied
predict
assays
silico.
findings
significantly
improve
efficiency
accuracy
predictive
models
without
resorting
trial-and-error
tests,
thereby
saving
time
funds.
Ultimately,
may
help
pave
way
advances
personalized
medicine
tissue
engineering.
Gels,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
11(1), P. 45 - 45
Published: Jan. 7, 2025
The
field
of
tissue
engineering
has
made
significant
advancements
with
extrusion-based
bioprinting,
which
uses
shear
forces
to
create
intricate
structures.
However,
the
success
this
method
heavily
relies
on
rheological
properties
bioinks.
Most
bioinks
use
shear-thinning.
While
a
few
component-based
efforts
have
been
reported
predict
viscosity
bioinks,
impact
rate
vastly
ignored.
To
address
gap,
our
research
presents
predictive
models
using
machine
learning
(ML)
algorithms,
including
polynomial
fit
(PF),
decision
tree
(DT),
and
random
forest
(RF),
estimate
bioink
based
component
weights
rate.
We
utilized
novel
composed
varying
percentages
alginate
(2-5.25%),
gelatin
TEMPO-Nano
fibrillated
cellulose
(0.5-1%)
at
rates
from
0.1
100
s-1.
Our
study
analyzed
169
measurements
80%
training
20%
validation
data.
results,
coefficient
determination
(R2)
mean
absolute
error
(MAE),
showed
that
RF
algorithm-based
model
performed
best:
[(R2,
MAE)
=
(0.99,
0.09),
(R2,
PF
(0.95,
0.28),
DT
(0.98,
0.13)].
These
serve
as
valuable
tools
for
formulation
optimization,
allowing
researchers
determine
effective
viscosities
without
extensive
experimental
trials
accelerate
engineering.