Polymeric Systems for Bioprinting

Dear Colleagues,

The advancement of polymeric systems specifically designed for bioprinting has become crucial in the fields of tissue engineering, regenerative medicine, and the development of biomedical devices. This Special Issue seeks to showcase recent advances in the design, synthesis, and application of functional polymer-based materials optimized for various bioprinting modalities, including extrusion, inkjet, laser-assisted, and digital light processing (DLP) techniques. We will particularly focus on photo-curable and thermoresponsive hydrogels, biocompatible and biodegradable scaffolds, and polymer-based nanocomposites engineered to enhance mechanical strength, structural fidelity, and cellular compatibility. In addition, we aim to highlight the in vitro and in vivo performance of these systems, their sterilization capabilities, and their potential for clinical translation.

We therefore welcome contributions that address structure–property relationships, rheology, polymer-drug/cell interactions, and hybrid material systems that incorporate ceramics, nanoparticles, or natural biomolecules. The Special Issue will also explore novel polymer synthesis routes, crosslinking strategies, and simulation-based approaches for process optimization. Multidisciplinary research combining materials science, biomedical engineering, and advanced manufacturing is also encouraged.

This Special Issue will provide a platform for the dissemination and consolidation of innovations shaping the next generation of bioprintable materials and their impact on personalized medicine and implantable devices.

Dr. Abuzer Açıkgöz
Dr. Gokhan Demircan
Guest Editors

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