A review of 3D printing techniques for bio-carrier fabrication

Sfetsas, Themistoklis; Patsatzis, Stefanos; Chioti, Afroditi G.

doi:10.1016/j.jclepro.2021.128469

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“…Bio-materials science, mechanical science, and surgical science are the basic elements of nature. Having a good command of producing tissue in three-dimensions is the critical basis for regenerative treatment [ 67 , 68 ]. Inspired by the biological function of the skin to protect the body from the invasion of microorganisms, the artificial creation of human skin with anti-infection and skin regeneration capabilities in vitro is an urgent need for wound repair.…”

Section: Applications Of 3d Printed Soft Materialsmentioning

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3D Printing Soft Matters and Applications: A Review

Zhan

Guo

Cao

et al. 2022

IJMS

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The evolution of nature created delicate structures and organisms. With the advancement of technology, especially the rise of additive manufacturing, bionics has gradually become a popular research field. Recently, researchers have concentrated on soft robotics, which can mimic the complex movements of animals by allowing continuous and often responsive local deformations. These properties give soft robots advantages in terms of integration and control with human tissue. The rise of additive manufacturing technologies and soft matters makes the fabrication of soft robots with complex functions such as bending, twisting, intricate 3D motion, grasping, and stretching possible. In this paper, the advantages and disadvantages of the additive manufacturing process, including fused deposition modeling, direct ink writing, inkjet printing, stereolithography, and selective laser sintering, are discussed. The applications of 3D printed soft matter in bionics, soft robotics, flexible electronics, and biomedical engineering are reviewed.

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Section: Applications Of 3d Printed Soft Materialsmentioning

confidence: 99%

3D Printing Soft Matters and Applications: A Review

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Guo

Cao

et al. 2022

IJMS

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“…39 In the case of biocarriers made of plastic materials, they should have a large surface area per unit volume, a light weight structure, and high porosity to support biofilm growth. 41,42 In this regard, the choice of plastic directly possesses the properties of low density and good mechanical resistances. 43 These carriers are widely applied for wastewater treatment.…”

Section: Biofilm Bioreactorsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…43 These carriers are widely applied for wastewater treatment. 42 The ability to produce such carriers by 3D printing offers the advantage that the flexibility and complexity of the geometry can be adjusted. 44 Likewise, especially on a laboratory scale, the use of 3D printing is significantly easier and cheaper than injection molding, for example.…”

Section: Biofilm Bioreactorsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Thus, convex structures can be created by particle modifications or concave structures by micromilling 39 . In the case of biocarriers made of plastic materials, they should have a large surface area per unit volume, a light weight structure, and high porosity to support biofilm growth 41,42 . In this regard, the choice of plastic directly possesses the properties of low density and good mechanical resistances 43 .…”

Section: Biofilm Bioreactorsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…In this regard, the choice of plastic directly possesses the properties of low density and good mechanical resistances 43 . These carriers are widely applied for wastewater treatment 42 . The ability to produce such carriers by 3D printing offers the advantage that the flexibility and complexity of the geometry can be adjusted 44 .…”

Section: Biofilm Bioreactorsmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Productive biofilms: from prokaryotic to eukaryotic systems

Schmeckebier

Zayed

Ulber

2022

J of Chemical Tech & Biotech

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Biofilms have great potential for producing valuable products more efficiently than suspended cultivations when it comes to yield and productivity. In addition, biofilms have the advantage of cell protection and increased resistance to environmental influences. Therefore, productive biofilms are used in biofilm reactors to produce value‐added products. A summary of possible applications for biofilm reactors is given here. In addition, the surfaces on which biofilms are cultivated are briefly explained. The possibility of using biofilms is not limited to prokaryotic systems. Thus, eukaryotic systems can also be cultivated as biofilms to produce valuable products. Therefore, both prokaryotic and eukaryotic productive biofilms will be described in this review. In the case of eukaryotic systems, fungal biofilms and plant biofilms will be discussed. The biofilm formation of the different cell types is listed and the productivity of a cell line on a corresponding substrate is summarized. Finally, the investigation methods of biofilms are discussed, as these methods are essential to understanding biofilms. © 2022 The Authors. Journal of Chemical Technology and Biotechnology published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd on behalf of Society of Chemical Industry (SCI).

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