Recent Advances in Multi-Material Hydrogel Bioinks for 3D Bioprinting

Dear Colleagues,

The Special Issue on "Recent Advances in Multi-Material Hydrogel Bioinks for 3D Bioprinting" aims to delve into the cutting-edge innovations shaping the field of tissue engineering and regenerative medicine. Hydrogels, with their biocompatible properties and ability to mimic the extracellular matrix, serve as ideal bioinks for 3D bioprinting, enabling the precise fabrication of complex tissue structures. Particularly, due to the complexity of native tissues and tissue-to-tissue interfaces, multi-material hydrogel is garnering increasing attention for addressing such needs. This Special Issue will explore the latest breakthroughs in multi-material hydrogel bioinks, highlighting their potential to revolutionize various aspects of bioprinting.

The field has been exploring novel formulations that enhance the mechanical strength, printability, and biofunctionality of hydrogel bioinks. By incorporating multiple materials, such as natural polymers, synthetic polymers, and bioactive molecules, scientists aim to create bioinks with tailored properties to mimic diverse tissue environments. Furthermore, advances in bioink development are facilitating the fabrication of intricate vascular networks and organoids, crucial for mimicking the complex architecture of native tissues.

Moreover, this Special Issue will address the challenges associated with scale-up production and regulatory considerations for clinical translation. Innovations in bioprinting technology, including, but not limited to, multi-nozzle printing systems and in situ crosslinking strategies, that enable the fabrication of large-scale tissues with enhanced structural integrity and biological functionality, will be of great interest. Additionally, contributions on quality control methods and standardized protocols may also underscore the importance of reproducibility and reliability in bioprinting research.

Overall, the Special Issue aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the recent progress in multi-material hydrogel bioinks for 3D bioprinting, highlighting their potential to revolutionize tissue engineering applications, flexible wearable devices for health monitoring, and pave the way for personalized regenerative therapies. I am thrilled to invite you, as renowned expertise in the field, to hopefully contribute to this Special Issue and the development of scientific study for tissue engineering and bioprinting.

Dr. Jiannan Li
Prof. Dr. Xin Jing
Guest Editors

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• bioprinting
• multi-material bioink
• biomaterials
• hydrogel
• tissue engineering
• regenerative medicine
• flexible wearable devices
• health monitoring