3D-Printed Polymers for Tissue Engineering or Bioelectronics
A special issue of Polymers (ISSN 2073-4360). This special issue belongs to the section "Polymer Applications".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 5 July 2024 | Viewed by 183
Special Issue Editors
Interests: 3D bioprinting; regenerative medicine; cardiac tissue engineering; bioelectronic
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Polymers, which serve as versatile matrices and frameworks, are pivotal in the realm of 3D-printed artificial tissues and bioelectronics. This Special Issue, “3D-Printed Polymers for Tissue Engineering or Bioelectronics”, is dedicated to cutting-edge research on polymer-based materials being developed in these forward-looking fields. We welcome studies that enhance tissue engineering through innovative polymer bioinks and advanced 3D printing techniques, addressing challenges such as biomimicry and vascularization. We also invite manuscripts on functional polymers that advance the sensing capability and biocompatible integration of bioelectronic devices. Contributions may address a range of topics, from the synthesis of novel polymers and refinement of 3D bioprinting techniques for complex tissue constructs to the application of functional polymers in biosensors and electronic skins. Here are some examples of relevant topics:
- Development of novel polymers, biomaterials, and bioinks for tissue engineering and bioelectronics applications;
- Innovation in 3D bioprinting and other biofabrication technologies;
- Organ-on-a-chip, drug screening, and disease modeling;
- Tissue engineering, organoids, and organ regeneration;
- Wearable and implantable bioelectronic devices including biosensors, wearable devices, electroceuticals, and electronic skins;
- Bioadhesives and wound healing.
Dr. Yongcong Fang
Dr. Wenyu Wang
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- 3D bioprinting
- flexible electronics
- tissue engineering
- biofabrication
- wearable devices
- regenerative medicine
- organoids
Planned Papers
The below list represents only planned manuscripts. Some of these manuscripts have not been received by the Editorial Office yet. Papers submitted to MDPI journals are subject to peer-review.
Title: 3D Printing of PEDOT: PSS/Graphene Composites for High-resolution, Stretchable Piezoresistive Pressure Sensor Array
Authors: Wenrui Zhang; Kai Zhuang; Mei Zhou; Mojun Chen*
Affiliation: Smart Manufacturing Thrust, Systems Hub, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Guangzhou, 511458, China
Abstract: Piezoresistive pressure sensors have been considered significant for monitoring physical health. For achieving high-performance detection, flexible pressure sensor arrays with high-resolution are required. In this work, a cost-effective 3D printing method was applied to fabricate the flexible pressure sensor array by printing PEDOT: PSS/ graphene composites array onto poly (ethylene terephthalate) (PET) films. The morphology and electrical properties of the printed patterns under different printing conditions are investigated, including printing speed and stacked layers. Furthermore, the flexibility of the sensor is demonstrated, showing stable electronic response after stretching and bending. The encapsulated microscale PEDOT: PSS/graphene array on double-layered substrates is capable of positioning the applied pressure precisely.
