3D Printing Biomaterials and Technologies in Biomedical Applications
A special issue of Journal of Functional Biomaterials (ISSN 2079-4983). This special issue belongs to the section "Synthesis of Biomaterials via Advanced Technologies".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (28 February 2026) | Viewed by 1332
Special Issue Editor
Interests: 3D bioprinting; bio-inks; bionic scaffolds
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Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue focuses on recent advances in 3D printing biomaterials and technologies for biomedical applications. The 3D printing technique has developed rapidly, including micro-extrusion bioprinting, inkjet bioprinting, laser-assisted bioprinting, and scaffold-free spheroid-based bioprinting, which offers great promise in the fields of regenerative medicine and drug delivery. At the same time, novel biomaterials designed for 3D printing have been developed, such as hydrogels, composites, and biodegradable polymers. These materials are tailored to meet the specific mechanical, biological, and chemical properties required for medical applications, including implants and prosthetics. This Special Issue seeks to publish work on various bio-fabrication technologies in medical applications, including, but not limited to, 3D printing and bioprinting biomaterials, bio-chip, organ-on-a-chip, organoid, implants, medical devices, and surgical simulation tools. Both original research articles and reviews are welcome as part of this Special Issue.
Prof. Dr. Hongbo Zhang
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- 3D printing
- in vitro models
- organoids and oeganoids-on-chip
- orgaon-on-a-chip
- 4D bioprinting
- tissue engineering
- biomaterials
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