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ArticleNature communications2024

Voxelated bioprinting of modular double-network bio-ink droplets.

Jinchang Zhu, Yi He, Yong Wang, Li-Heng Cai

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Article in Nature communications, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 10 papers.

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Jinchang ZhuSoft Biomatter Laboratory, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA, 22904, USA.ORCID 0000-0002-2260-9090
Yi HeDepartment of Surgery, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA, 22903, USA.
Yong WangDepartment of Surgery, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA, 22903, USA.
Li-Heng CaiSoft Biomatter Laboratory, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA, 22904, USA. liheng.cai@virginia.edu.ORCID 0000-0002-6806-0566

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Analogous of pixels to two-dimensional pictures, voxels-in the form of either small cubes or spheres-are the basic building blocks of three-dimensional objects. However, precise manipulation of viscoelastic bio-ink voxels in three-dimensional space represents a grand challenge in both soft matter science and biomanufacturing. Here, we present a voxelated bioprinting technology that enables the digital assembly of interpenetrating double-network hydrogel droplets made of polyacrylamide/alginate-based or hyaluronic acid/alginate-based polymers. The hydrogels are crosslinked via additive-free and biofriendly click reaction between a pair of stoichiometrically matched polymers carrying norbornene and tetrazine groups, respectively. We develop theoretical frameworks to describe the crosslinking kinetics and stiffness of the hydrogels, and construct a diagram-of-state to delineate their mechanical properties. Multi-channel print nozzles are developed to allow on-demand mixing of highly viscoelastic bio-inks without significantly impairing cell viability. Further, we showcase the distinctive capability of voxelated bioprinting by creating highly complex three-dimensional structures such as a hollow sphere composed of interconnected yet distinguishable hydrogel particles. Finally, we validate the cytocompatibility and in vivo stability of the printed double-network scaffolds through cell encapsulation and animal transplantation.

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Acrylic ResinsAlginatesBioprintingHyaluronic AcidHydrogelsAnimalsBiocompatible MaterialsCell SurvivalHumansInkMicePolyacrylamidesPrinting, Three-DimensionalTissue EngineeringAcrylic ResinsAlginatesBiocompatible MaterialsHyaluronic AcidHydrogelsPolyacrylamides

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PMID39003266
PMCPMC11246467

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