Gel Bioinks
A special issue of Gels (ISSN 2310-2861). This special issue belongs to the section "Gel Chemistry and Physics".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (31 July 2023) | Viewed by 4028
Special Issue Editors
Interests: hydrogel; ink jetting; 3D printing; bio manufacturing
Interests: hydrogel; 3D printing; organoid; tissue engineering
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue, ‘Gel Bioinks’, aims to present the latest research efforts towards a new era of bioink development.
Bioinks made from gel are organic materials with flexible bonds and groups and have remarkable promise in 3D printing, biological chips, scaffolds for tissue engineering, etc. The past 30 years in chemistry and materials science have seen the development of an arsenal of synthetic protocols that can produce valuable and highly accurate gel compounds in a large quantity. Synthesized gels can be produced with raw materials other than chemicals; there is a growing interest in using biological and natural resources such as plants, fungi and animals for this purpose. This Special Issue focuses on the novel applications of natural and natural–synthetic gel materials and their composites in the field of bioinks. Submissions may cover traditional subjects, such as 3D printing, functional devices, catalysts, microfluidics, bio-tissue engineering, disease diagnosis, bioelectronics, point of care, tissue imaging, flexible devices, biomedical devices, artificial tissues and cell differentiation. Papers on other relevant subjects are also encouraged. We welcome contributions detailing important applications showcasing the latest advances in the field of gel and bioinks.
Dr. Zongan Li
Dr. Jinjian Huang
Dr. Yuhao Qiang
Guest Editors
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