3D Printing of Gel-Based Materials (2nd Edition)
A special issue of Gels (ISSN 2310-2861). This special issue belongs to the section "Gel Applications".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 April 2026 | Viewed by 411
Special Issue Editors
Interests: 3D printing; additive manufacturing; polymers; silicones; hydrogels
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Interests: biosensors; bioelectronics; supermolecular self-assembly; biomaterials and 3D bioprinting
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Three-dimensional printing, also known as additive manufacturing (AM), is defined as the process of building blocks, layer-upon-layer, making it different from subtractive technologies. In recent years, this area has been expanding and has been applied to different industries, such as medicine, aeronautics, automotive applications, etc. Some advantages of 3D printing over traditional methods are the opportunity to manufacture complex architectures, produce less waste, and reduce production time.
Different materials can be used, including metals, ceramics, or polymers. However, depending on the target, it is more suitable to use one type of material over another. In the case of soft materials, the best choice by far is the use of polymers and special gel-based materials, which can include resins, silicones, or hydrogels.
The aim of the present Special Issue is to advance the state-of-the-art of the synthesis of gel-based materials for different purposes. Therefore, topics of interest for the present Special Issue include the following:
- The bioprinting of materials that can be used in medical applications;
- The 3D printing of soft materials;
- Polymers;
- Hydrogels;
- Resins;
- The synthesis of new soft materials.
Dr. Aitor Tejo-Otero
Dr. Hangyu Zhang
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- polymers
- 3D printing
- hydrogels
- bioengineering
- bioprinting
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