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Xu Xue et al.

Summary: A CuS-PEG-PCL scaffold with excellent photothermal properties and stable elasticity was designed for efficient bone regeneration. The scaffold released dexamethasone sodium phosphate (Dexp) and promoted osteogenic differentiation of bone cells through controlled release and mild heating.

ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS (2022)

Review Engineering, Biomedical

Recent advancement in polymer/halloysite nanotube nanocomposites for biomedical applications

Intan Najwa Humaira Mohamed Haneef et al.

Summary: This article provides a comprehensive review on the mechanical, thermal, and functional properties of polymer nanocomposites with HNT as a reinforcing agent, and also highlights the recent applications of polymer/HNT nanocomposites in the biomedical fields.

JOURNAL OF BIOMEDICAL MATERIALS RESEARCH PART B-APPLIED BIOMATERIALS (2022)

Article Multidisciplinary Sciences

Strong yet ductile nanolamellar high-entropy alloys by additive manufacturing

Jie Ren et al.

Summary: Through laser powder bed fusion, we have successfully printed dual-phase nanolamellar high-entropy alloys with high yield strength and large uniform elongation. The high yield strength is attributed to the dual-phase structure consisting of alternating face-centred cubic and body-centred cubic nanolamellae, while the large tensile ductility arises from the high work-hardening capability of the dual-phase nanolamellae embedded in microscale eutectic colonies.

NATURE (2022)

Editorial Material Engineering, Electrical & Electronic

3D printing of hydrogel electronics

Shaoxing Qu

Summary: This embedded 3D printing technique utilizes an alginate-polyacrylamide hydrogel supporting matrix and a conductive silver-hydrogel ink to fabricate hydrogel electronic devices with various embedded circuits, showcasing high flexibility and customization capabilities.

NATURE ELECTRONICS (2022)

Article Multidisciplinary Sciences

Recreating the heart's helical structure-function relationship with focused rotary jet spinning

Huibin Chang et al.

Summary: This study demonstrates the successful fabrication of helical alignments within the heart's musculature, which leads to improvements in cardiac pumping efficiency.

SCIENCE (2022)

Article Engineering, Biomedical

Air-loaded Gas Vesicle Nanoparticles Promote Cell Growth in Three-dimensional Bioprinted Tissue Constructs

Salwa Alshehri et al.

Summary: Three-dimensional bioprinting is a promising method for tissue and organ engineering. However, the development of bioink materials and the diffusion barrier in scaffold materials limit its widespread use. In this study, genetically encoded gas vesicles derived from haloarchaea were used to promote oxygen diffusion in printed constructs. The results showed that cells printed with gas vesicles had increased activity and proliferation, suggesting that gas vesicles can overcome the diffusion barrier and increase oxygen availability in bioprinted constructs. The biodegradable nature of gas vesicle proteins makes them a potential oxygen-promoting material in biological samples.

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOPRINTING (2022)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Melimine-Modified 3D-Printed Polycaprolactone Scaffolds for the Prevention of Biofilm-Related Biomaterial Infections

Silvia Cometta et al.

Summary: The study demonstrates that immobilizing melimine on mPCL scaffolds can effectively prevent bacterial infections on implant surfaces and inhibit biofilm formation.

ACS NANO (2022)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Origins of the pH-Responsive Photoluminescence of Peptide-Functionalized Au Nanoclusters

Laura Zanetti-Polzi et al.

Summary: Through theoretical investigation, we have revealed the impact of peptide-ligand environment on the pH-responsive fluorescence of gold nanoclusters. Our findings show that subtle changes in the hexapeptide sequence can significantly alter the pH response of the clusters, providing insights into the underlying mechanism.

ACS NANO (2022)

Article Multidisciplinary Sciences

Additive manufacturing of micro-architected metals via hydrogel infusion

Max A. Saccone et al.

Summary: Metal additive manufacturing enables the production of high value and high performance components through layer-by-layer fabrication. A new technique called vat photopolymerization (VP) is introduced, which allows the production of metals and alloys with microscale resolution. This technique does not require reoptimization of resins and curing parameters for different materials, enabling quick fabrication and compositional tuning.

NATURE (2022)

Article Multidisciplinary Sciences

3D-printed machines that manipulate microscopic objects using capillary forces

Cheng Zeng et al.

Summary: In this study, capillary forces are dynamically modulated to move objects in programmable two-dimensional patterns. Machines are designed to translate, rotate, separate, and braid multiple floating objects. This approach provides a quick, inexpensive way to manipulate micrometre-scale particles and braid microwires for high-frequency electronics.

NATURE (2022)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Ultrastrong nanotwinned titanium alloys through additive manufacturing

Yuman Zhu et al.

Summary: Laser additive manufacturing can be used to create unique internally twinned nanoprecipitates in commercial titanium alloys, leading to the fabrication of ultrastrong metallic materials with complex shapes for various applications. By exploiting thermal cycling and rapid solidification, additive manufacturing can produce titanium alloys that are both ultrastrong and thermally stable, making them suitable for direct implementation. After simple post-heat treatment, a commercial titanium alloy demonstrated adequate elongation and tensile strengths over 1,600 MPa. These excellent properties are attributed to the formation of dense, stable, and internally twinned nanoprecipitates, which are rarely observed in traditionally processed titanium alloys. This work opens up possibilities for fabricating structural materials with unique microstructures and excellent properties.

NATURE MATERIALS (2022)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Prestrain Programmable 4D Printing of Nanoceramic Composites with Bioinspired Microstructure

Tian Li et al.

Summary: This research proposes a conceptual combination of bioinspired microstructure design and a programmable prestrain approach for 4D printing of nanoceramics. By replicating the bioinspired concentric cylinder structure and applying prestrain, the researchers successfully developed flexible nanoceramic composites with superior mechanical performance and anisotropic thermal management capability. Conductive nanoceramic composites with unique sensing capability were also prepared. This breakthrough in 4D printing of ceramics opens up possibilities for high-performance shape morphing materials in extreme conditions.

SMALL (2022)

Article Multidisciplinary Sciences

Magnetically assisted drop-on-demand 3D printing of microstructured multimaterial composites

Wing Chung Liu et al.

Summary: The authors developed a magnetically assisted drop-on-demand 3D printing technique (MDOD) to print aligned microplatelet reinforced composites. By performing drop-on-demand printing using aqueous slurry inks while applying an external magnetic field, MDOD can achieve the printing of aligned microplatelet fillers with high filler concentrations up to 50 vol%. Moreover, MDOD allows multimaterial printing with voxelated control, and it can be used to manufacture sensors with tunable performances based on local microstructure and composition.

NATURE COMMUNICATIONS (2022)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Digital Light Processing 3D-Printed Silica Aerogel and as a Versatile Host Framework for High-Performance Functional Nanocomposites

Weizhi Zou et al.

Summary: Vat-photopolymerization-based 3D printing is combined with the sol-gel process to produce advanced functional materials with complex shapes and hierarchical pore structures. Programmable post-printing processes enable the production of high-performance and multifunctional interpenetrating phase nanocomposites. This study provides new guidelines for the design and fabrication of novel materials by additive manufacturing.

ADVANCED SCIENCE (2022)

Review Engineering, Biomedical

Three-Dimensional Printing Technologies for Drug Delivery Applications: Processes, Materials, and Effects

Jessica Mancilla-De-la-Cruz et al.

Summary: This paper presents the use of 3D printing technology in drug delivery applications. The different variations of the technique according to characteristics, materials, and dosage forms are discussed. The seven main categories of 3D printing and the most frequent materials used are introduced. The paper also explores different forms of drug dosage and provides insights for those interested in the advancement of drug delivery and the development of 3D printing applications in this area.

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOPRINTING (2022)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

High-Throughput and Efficient Intracellular Delivery Method via a Vibration-Assisted Nanoneedle/Microfluidic Composite System

Xuan Li et al.

Summary: This study proposes a vibration-assisted nanoneedle/microfluidic composite system for rapid puncturing and detachment of suspension cells, achieving continuous high-throughput intracellular delivery. The system can deliver Cas9 ribonucleoprotein complexes directly into cells, with a delivery efficiency of up to 98% for difficult-to-transfect immune cells.

ACS NANO (2022)

Review Nanoscience & Nanotechnology

Inorganic biomaterials-based bioinks for three-dimensional bioprinting of regenerative scaffolds

Chen Qin et al.

Summary: The application of inorganic biomaterials in regenerative medicine is expanding, and functional bioinks based on inorganic biomaterials have been developed for 3D bioprinting of inorganic/organic/cell-laden systems for tissue regeneration. This review summarizes the existing inorganic biomaterials-based bioinks (referred to as inorganic-bioinks) and highlights their improved printability, mechanical strength, and bioactivity for tissue regeneration. The current applications of inorganic-bioinks in constructing 3D cell-laden scaffolds for tissue regeneration are presented, along with the challenges and prospects for inorganic biomaterials-based bioprinting strategy.
Review Nanoscience & Nanotechnology

Progress and challenges in functional nanomaterial-based suspension array technology for multiplexed biodetection

Weijie Wu et al.

Summary: This review summarizes recent advances in functional nanomaterial-based suspension array technology, analyzes current challenges, and proposes corresponding solutions.
Review Nanoscience & Nanotechnology

Near-Field Electrospinning: Crucial Parameters, Challenges, and Applications

Mohammad Mehdi Nazemi et al.

Summary: Near-field electrospinning (NFES) is a production technology for micro- or nanofibers that uses jetting molten polymer or polymer solution. It offers high resolution, simplicity, precision, high throughput, reproducibility, and low costs. NFES can produce ultrafine nanofibers and is useful for small and additive manufacturing. Ongoing development of NFES has potential for further research.

ACS APPLIED BIO MATERIALS (2022)

Review Nanoscience & Nanotechnology

Nanozymes as efficient tools for catalytic therapeutics

Shengda Liu et al.

Summary: Nanozymes, emerging nanomaterials with ideal enzymatic catalytic performance, have shown clear potential to overcome the limitations of natural enzymes. Research on nanozymes has been booming in the past decade, showing a wide range of applications and exceptional catalytic performance, especially in the field of biomedical engineering.
Article Engineering, Biomedical

Highly Stretchable Metal-Polymer Conductor Electrode Array for Electrophysiology

Ruihua Dong et al.

Summary: The highly stretchable electrode array based on the liquid metal-polymer conductor achieves high mechanical flexibility and good cytocompatibility for neural interfaces. It exhibits high stretchability and excellent cycling stability, allowing for long-term culturing of primary neurons and signal recording, which could significantly advance brain-machine interfaces.

ADVANCED HEALTHCARE MATERIALS (2021)

Article Nanoscience & Nanotechnology

Engineering Microsphere-Loaded Non-mulberry Silk-Based 3D Bioprinted Vascularized Cardiac Patches with Oxygen-Releasing and Immunomodulatory Potential

Shreya Mehrotra et al.

Summary: The study utilized a bioink containing carbon nanotubes for bioprinting, showing its regulatory effects on cardiac biomarkers and importance in maintaining cell viability. Through microsphere injection and in vivo implantation experiments, it was found that modulation towards anti-inflammatory M2 phenotype, can extend the time frame for dealing with hostile microenvironments to promote host neovascularization and implant acceptance.

ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES (2021)

Article Nanoscience & Nanotechnology

Fast Customization of Microneedle Arrays by Static Optical Projection Lithography

Xuan Liu et al.

Summary: This study demonstrates a static optical projection lithography technology for fast printing of customized high-quality microneedle arrays, achieving the goal of rapid customization of microneedle arrays.

ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES (2021)

Article Nanoscience & Nanotechnology

Bioinspired 3D Printable, Self-Healable, and Stretchable Hydrogels with Multiple Conductivities for Skin-like Wearable Strain Sensors

Jingjiang Wei et al.

Summary: Bioinspired hydrogels with self-healing ability, stretchability, 3D printability, and multiple conductivities can serve as integrated strain sensors, exhibiting sensitive responses to subtle pressure changes in the human body.

ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES (2021)

Article Engineering, Biomedical

3D bioprinting of graphene oxide-incorporated cell-laden bone mimicking scaffolds for promoting scaffold fidelity, osteogenic differentiation and mineralization

Jianhua Zhang et al.

Summary: In this study, a novel human mesenchymal stem cell (hMSC)-laden GO/alginate/gelatin composite bioink was developed for forming 3D bone mimicking scaffolds. The GO composite bioinks showed improved bioprintability, scaffold fidelity, cell proliferation, osteogenic differentiation, and ECM mineralization. The optimal GO group was 1GO, which demonstrated great potential for 3D bioprinting of bone tissue models and tissue engineering applications.

ACTA BIOMATERIALIA (2021)

Review Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Trends in Micro-/Nanorobotics: Materials Development, Actuation, Localization, and System Integration for Biomedical Applications

Ben Wang et al.

Summary: This review focuses on the applications of micro-/nanorobots in biomedical engineering, particularly in in vivo diagnosis and intervention. It discusses the design, fabrication, functionalization, actuation, and localization of these robots, as well as their roles in diagnosis, sensing, microsurgery, drug delivery, and wound healing. The review also summarizes the current challenges and future research directions in this field.

ADVANCED MATERIALS (2021)

Article Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

Bioprinting for the Biologist

Andrew C. Daly et al.

Summary: Bioprinting, an emerging technology for building tissues from scratch, has the potential to revolutionize fundamental understanding in biology by exploring entirely new cell configurations. While commonly used in tissue engineering for therapeutic purposes and drug screening, bioprinting also provides opportunities within biology to investigate cellular crosstalk and morphogenesis. This Primer aims to provide an overview of bioprinting for biologists, focusing on extrusion bioprinting as the most widely used technology, and discussing alternative bioprinting technologies and future opportunities in biology.
Article Materials Science, Composites

Insights into the biomechanical properties of plasma treated 3D printed PCL scaffolds decorated with gold nanoparticles

Blessy Joseph et al.

Summary: Plasma modification and surface immobilization of gold nanoparticles onto 3D printed PCL scaffolds significantly enhance the hydrophilicity and mechanical properties, promoting cell attachment and biocompatibility. This simple and cost-effective technique shows great potential for future applications of scaffolds.

COMPOSITES SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (2021)

Review Engineering, Multidisciplinary

3D printing for polymer/particle-based processing: A review

Weiheng Xu et al.

Summary: The 3D printing technology, also known as additive manufacturing, has great potential in manufacturing but requires further research to develop new mechanisms for multi-material manufacturing. Materials with unique properties, such as particles, can find broad applications in various fields. This review provides an overview of different 3D printing mechanisms and summarizes the processing parameters, advantages, disadvantages, and future challenges.

COMPOSITES PART B-ENGINEERING (2021)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Cellular extrusion bioprinting improves kidney organoid reproducibility and conformation

Kynan T. Lawlor et al.

Summary: The study demonstrates the use of extrusion-based three-dimensional cellular bioprinting to rapidly and efficiently generate kidney organoids with highly reproducible cell number and viability. This technology not only improves throughput and quality control in organoid production, but also facilitates precise control of structure, enhancing the in vitro and in vivo applications of stem cell-derived human kidney tissue.

NATURE MATERIALS (2021)

Article Multidisciplinary Sciences

3D printing of inherently nanoporous polymers via polymerization-induced phase separation

Zheqin Dong et al.

Summary: The method introduced by the authors combines the advantages of 3D printing and polymerization-induced phase separation, enabling the formation of 3D polymer structures with controllable inherent porosity.

NATURE COMMUNICATIONS (2021)

Article Nanoscience & Nanotechnology

Nb2C MXene-Functionalized Scaffolds Enables Osteosarcoma Phototherapy and Angiogenesis/Osteogenesis of Bone Defects

Junhui Yin et al.

Summary: The engineered composite scaffolds integrating 2D Nb2C MXene show efficient treatment of bone tumor by killing cancer cells and promoting angiogenesis and bone regeneration.

NANO-MICRO LETTERS (2021)

Review Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Synthesis and applications of anisotropic nanoparticles with precisely defined dimensions

Amanda K. Pearce et al.

Summary: Shape and size are crucial factors in determining material properties, and the introduction of shape anisotropy at the nanoscale is a potent way to access new properties and functionalities. Recent advancements have allowed for precise control over the morphology and dimensions of anisotropic nanoparticles, leading to the development of materials with unique properties.

NATURE REVIEWS CHEMISTRY (2021)

Article Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine

Development of 3D printed resin reinforced with modified ZrO2 nanoparticles for long-term provisional dental restorations

Sultan Aati et al.

Summary: The study demonstrates that 3D printed nanocomposites modified with ZrO2 nanoparticles exhibit superior potential and efficacy as long-term provisional dental restoration materials. The mechanical and physical properties of the composite materials were significantly enhanced by the addition of functionalized ZrO2 nanoparticles, especially in terms of flexural strength and modulus. After accelerated aging in artificial saliva, the overall properties of the nanocomposites were substantially improved, particularly in terms of conversion degree, microhardness, nanoindentation/elasticity, and flexural modulus.

DENTAL MATERIALS (2021)

Article Materials Science, Biomaterials

3D-printed alginate-hydroxyapatite aerogel scaffolds for bone tissue engineering

Ana Iglesias-Mejuto et al.

Summary: 3D printing technology plays a vital role in the manufacturing of functional structures with customized geometries and compositions, especially in the field of tissue engineering.

MATERIALS SCIENCE & ENGINEERING C-MATERIALS FOR BIOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS (2021)

Editorial Material Multidisciplinary Sciences

System in a dish

Charlie Schmidt

NATURE (2021)

Article Chemistry, Physical

3D-printed silica with nanoscale resolution

Xiewen Wen et al.

Summary: A 3D printing technique has been developed to create high-quality pure silica nanostructures with sub-200 nm resolution and the flexible capability of rare-earth element doping. The printed SiO2 structures show strong photoluminescence at desired wavelengths, making it ideal for building integrated microphotonics. This technique has the potential for exciting applications in three-dimensional micro- and nanophotonics.

NATURE MATERIALS (2021)

Article Nanoscience & Nanotechnology

A Three-Dimensional Printable Liquid Metal-Like Ag Nanoparticle Ink for Making a Super-Stretchable and Highly Cyclic Durable Strain Sensor

Hai-Jun Huang et al.

Summary: This study fabricates a sandwich-structured strain sensor with extraordinarily large stretchability (800%) and self-healing property using liquid metal-like Ag NP ink via 3D printing. The sensor demonstrates excellent sensing performance, including good linearity in two strain ranges, showing potential application in monitoring human knuckle motion. The unique structure of the Ag NP ink, with Ag NPs coalescing together and forming continuous conductive networks through hydrogen bonds, contributes to the sensor's comprehensive performance.

ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES (2021)

Review Pharmacology & Pharmacy

Pharmaceutical electrospinning and 3D printing scaffold design for bone regeneration

Zhen Wang et al.

Summary: Bone regenerative engineering encompasses scaffold design and applications based on electrospinning and 3D bioprinting technologies, aiming to achieve bone tissue regeneration. Electrospun nanofibrous scaffolds and 3D bioprinted scaffolds play crucial roles in bone regeneration, with promising prospects for future development.

ADVANCED DRUG DELIVERY REVIEWS (2021)

Article Engineering, Biomedical

3D printed colloidal biomaterials based on photo-reactive gelatin nanoparticles

Mani Diba et al.

Summary: This study presents the 3D printing of novel biomaterial constructs with shape memory behavior using photo-reactive gelatin nanoparticles as colloidal building blocks. The UV-induced covalent interparticle crosslinks significantly enhance the mechanical properties of printed constructs and provide remarkable control over swelling, degradation, and biomolecule release behavior. These novel colloidal inks show great potential to serve as bio-inks for 3D printing of biomaterials with shape-morphing features in tissue engineering and regenerative medicine applications.

BIOMATERIALS (2021)

Article Materials Science, Biomaterials

Nanocomposite Conductive Bioinks Based on Low-Concentration GelMA and MXene Nanosheets/Gold Nanoparticles Providing Enhanced Printability of Functional Skeletal Muscle Tissues

Selwa Boularaoui et al.

Summary: The study optimized GelMA bioinks through concentration and cross-linking time, enhancing printability and biological properties by adding gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) or two-dimensional transition metal carbides (MXene nanosheets). These improvements led to enhanced differentiation of encapsulated cells and enabled printing of highly viable stable constructs.

ACS BIOMATERIALS SCIENCE & ENGINEERING (2021)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Face masks and nanotechnology: Keep the blue side up

Valentina Palmieri et al.

Summary: COVID-19 is a major challenge of the 21st century, recommended mask-wearing is crucial for pandemic control, nanotechnologies have brought innovation to mask production, but long-term effects should be carefully monitored.

NANO TODAY (2021)

Article Multidisciplinary Sciences

Photoactivated nanomotors via aggregation induced emission for enhanced phototherapy

Shoupeng Cao et al.

Summary: Aggregation-induced emission (AIE) technology has been a valuable tool in nanoscience, particularly in biomedical fields. Researchers have developed phototactic/phototherapeutic nanomotors using AIEgenic nanomaterials, demonstrating their potential for applications in photodynamic therapy.

NATURE COMMUNICATIONS (2021)

Article Materials Science, Multidisciplinary

Hollow medium-entropy alloy nanolattices with ultrahigh energy absorption and resilience

James Utama Surjadi et al.

Summary: This study presents the development of hollow CoCrNi medium-entropy alloy (MEA) nanolattices with high specific energy absorption and resilience, achieved by leveraging size-induced ductility and rationally engineered MEA microstructural defects. These findings suggest a new pathway for lightweight mechanical metamaterials with high strength, toughness, and recoverability for engineering applications.

NPG ASIA MATERIALS (2021)

Review Polymer Science

Near-Field Electrospinning and Melt Electrowriting of Biomedical Polymers-Progress and Limitations

William E. King et al.

Summary: Near-field electrospinning and melt electrowriting involve extruding fibers with the force of an electric field and collecting them before bending occurs, allowing for precise control and customization of scaffold geometry for biomedical applications. Limitations in direct fiber writing include standardization, throughput, and ease of creating complex geometries.

POLYMERS (2021)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Electrospun PCL-Based Vascular Grafts: In Vitro Tests

Barbara Zavan et al.

Summary: The study utilized electrospinning to process PCL for the production of bilayered tubular scaffolds, successfully seeding endothelial cells and fibroblasts on different sides for evaluation through techniques like immunofluorescence, SEM, and gene expression. The results confirmed the potential applicability of PCL scaffolds based on electrospun fibers for vascular surgery, as both cell types retained their phenotype on the scaffold surface.

NANOMATERIALS (2021)

Review Pharmacology & Pharmacy

Controlling drug release with additive manufacturing-based solutions

Shriya K. Patel et al.

Summary: 3D printing technology has the potential to revolutionize solid dosage form manufacturing, with advantages such as rapid prototyping and the ability to fabricate complex geometries. Different printing technologies and materials can be used to create matrices with varying drug release properties, while methods to manipulate release patterns are critically evaluated.

ADVANCED DRUG DELIVERY REVIEWS (2021)

Review Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Additive Manufacturing of 3D Aerogels and Porous Scaffolds: A Review

Halil Tetik et al.

Summary: Aerogels are highly porous structures produced by replacing the liquid solvent of a gel with air, without causing a collapse in the solid network. Additive manufacturing (AM) has been used to fabricate 3D aerogels with customized geometries specific to their applications, showing great promise in various fields such as tissue engineering, electrochemical energy storage, controlled drug delivery, sensing, and soft robotics. Postprinting processes are addressed to achieve desired properties like porosity and mechanical strength through drying and postdrying treatments.

ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS (2021)

Review Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

3D Printing of Functional Magnetic Materials: From Design to Applications

Chengqian Zhang et al.

Summary: Functional magnetic materials have gained attention due to their fast, long-range, and precise response in diverse environments. However, the required materials and structure designs for various functions have increased fabrication difficulties. 3D printing technology offers a powerful and promising approach to manufacturing functional magnetic devices of complex geometries.

ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS (2021)

Article Materials Science, Multidisciplinary

Emerging 2D nanomaterials for biomedical applications

Aparna Murali et al.

Summary: Two-dimensional nanomaterials show unique physical, chemical, and biological properties, allowing for enhanced interactions with biomolecules and cells, and have broad potential in biomedical applications.

MATERIALS TODAY (2021)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Bioinspired adhesive and tumor microenvironment responsive nanoMOFs assembled 3D-printed scaffold for anti-tumor therapy and bone regeneration

Yanan Jiang et al.

Summary: Tumor-induced bone loss is a major reason for the failure of bone tumor therapy. A 3D-printed implant was developed to release anti-cancer drugs and growth factors for anti-tumor therapy and osteogenesis. This new approach offers a smart and responsive therapeutic ability for diverse biomedical applications.

NANO TODAY (2021)

Review Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology

mRNA vaccines for infectious diseases: principles, delivery and clinical translation

Namit Chaudhary et al.

Summary: mRNA vaccines have been established as a rapid, effective, and safe approach for protecting individuals from infectious diseases, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. Further research is needed to optimize mRNA vaccine design, delivery, and applications for a range of infectious diseases.

NATURE REVIEWS DRUG DISCOVERY (2021)

Article Multidisciplinary Sciences

Ferromagnetic soft catheter robots for minimally invasive bioprinting

Cheng Zhou et al.

Summary: In vivo bioprinting has recently emerged as a direct fabrication technique to create artificial tissues and medical devices on target sites within the body. The development of a ferromagnetic soft catheter robot (FSCR) system allows for computer-controlled minimally invasive bioprinting based on magnetic actuation. This innovative system demonstrates the potential for digitally controlled printing with high accuracy on curved surfaces in vivo.

NATURE COMMUNICATIONS (2021)

Article Engineering, Biomedical

Freeze-Casting with 3D-Printed Templates Creates Anisotropic Microchannels and Patterned Macrochannels within Biomimetic Nanofiber Aerogels for Rapid Cellular Infiltration

Johnson V. John et al.

Summary: A new method for fabricating 3D PCL/gelatin nanofiber aerogels with patterned macrochannels and anisotropic microchannels is described. These aerogels show increased cellular infiltration and promote the formation of a microvascular network. Following subcutaneous implantation in rats, the aerogels exhibit enhanced cellular infiltration rates and host tissue integration.

ADVANCED HEALTHCARE MATERIALS (2021)

Article Materials Science, Biomaterials

3D Printing of Antibacterial, Biocompatible, and Biomimetic Hybrid Aerogel-Based Scaffolds with Hierarchical Porosities via Integrating Antibacterial Peptide-Modified Silk Fibroin with Silica Nanostructure

Nighat Karamat-Ullah et al.

Summary: Scaffold-mediated tissue engineering is crucial for bone tissue regeneration, necessitating careful consideration of biological, microstructural, and mechanical properties. This study developed an antibacterial and biocompatible silica-silk fibroin (SF) gel-based ink for creating three-dimensional hybrid aerogel-based scaffolds, showing promising properties for repairing bone defects.

ACS BIOMATERIALS SCIENCE & ENGINEERING (2021)

Article Engineering, Biomedical

Poly(L-glutamic acid)-cisplatin nanoformulations with detachable PEGylation for prolonged circulation half-life and enhanced cell internalization

Zhongyu Jiang et al.

Summary: This study designed and prepared two kinds of PLG-CDDP nanoformulations with detachable PEG, utilizing pH(e) and MMP as trigger factors to prolong circulation time and enhance cell uptake. The smart nanoformulations showed higher antitumor efficacy in vivo, indicating promising prospects for future clinical applications.

BIOACTIVE MATERIALS (2021)

Review Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

Current hydrogel advances in physicochemical and biological response-driven biomedical application diversity

Huan Cao et al.

Summary: Hydrogel, as a versatile platform, can modulate its physicochemical properties through material engineering to impact cell signaling cascades and fate. Previous studies have revealed the importance of hydrogel properties in influencing cell behaviors and cellular signaling events, providing significant implications for future biomedical applications.

SIGNAL TRANSDUCTION AND TARGETED THERAPY (2021)

Article Engineering, Biomedical

Cellulose Nanocrystal-Enhanced Thermal-Sensitive Hydrogels of Block Copolymers for 3D Bioprinting

Yuecheng Cui et al.

Summary: The study introduced cellulose nanocrystals (CNC) to enhance hydrogels for extrusion 3D printing. The addition of CNC significantly improved the thermal stability and mechanical properties of the hydrogels, allowing for high resolution printing with maintained structure and good biocompatibility. This simple and effective strategy enables soft hydrogels to meet the requirements of 3D bioprinting.

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOPRINTING (2021)

Review Endocrinology & Metabolism

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease: the interplay between metabolism, microbes and immunity

Herbert Tilg et al.

Summary: Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a global pandemic that particularly affects patients with obesity and type 2 diabetes. The complex interplay between metabolic dysregulation, altered gut microbiome and dysregulated innate and adaptive immunity contributes to the pathology and progression of NAFLD.

NATURE METABOLISM (2021)

Review Nanoscience & Nanotechnology

Advances of nanomaterials-based strategies for fighting against COVID-19

Chunxi Zeng et al.

Summary: Nanomaterials play a crucial role in combating the COVID-19 pandemic, including the development of easy, fast, and low-cost diagnostic assays, rapid vaccine development, and research into drug treatments.
Review Nanoscience & Nanotechnology

Chitosan-based self-assembled nanomaterials: Their application in drug delivery

Ya Liu et al.

Summary: Chitosan-based nanoparticles are extensively studied as drug delivery systems due to their outstanding biological properties, facilitating improved drug bioavailability in various applications.
Review Nanoscience & Nanotechnology

Consideration for the scale-up manufacture of nanotherapeutics-A critical step for technology transfer

Xiangsheng Liu et al.

Summary: Nano-enabled biotechnology holds great promise for disease management, but achieving reproducible production of safe and effective nanotherapeutics requires careful consideration of various factors. Emerging strategies, such as the use of microfluidics systems and iterative CMC optimization, contribute to improving reproducibility and advancing nanomedicine. Personalized and just-in-time nanomedicine may be facilitated by ongoing nano-CMC research efforts.
Review Nanoscience & Nanotechnology

Cutting-edge advancements of nanomaterials for medi-translatable noninvasive theranostic modalities

Chen Zhang et al.

Summary: Disease-oriented theranostic modalities have made significant advancements in the past decade, with a focus on noninvasive treatments using external stimuli sources. Advances in nanomaterial developments and their biomedical translations have shown promise for precision medicine and visualized healthcare resolutions. However, challenges remain in ensuring comprehensive safety issues for human use.
Review Nanoscience & Nanotechnology

The age of bioinspired molybdenum-involved nanozymes: Synthesis, catalytic mechanisms, and biomedical applications

Yan Zu et al.

Summary: Bioinspired Mo-based nanozymes, utilizing molybdenum as a transition metal with variable oxidation states, exhibit tunable enzyme-like activity and multifunctionality by regulating their physicochemical properties. These nanomaterials show great potential for biomedical applications with unique structures and physicochemical features.
Review Nanoscience & Nanotechnology

Nanomaterials for cascade promoted catalytic cancer therapy

Zongrui Tong et al.

Summary: Catalytic therapy using special substances at tumor sites is a promising approach to achieve tumor-specific treatment or enhance the efficacy of other treatments. Utilizing nanomaterials and cascade strategies can significantly improve the effectiveness of catalytic therapy, presenting important implications for cancer treatment.
Review Nanoscience & Nanotechnology

Design and fabrication of drug-delivery systems toward adjustable release profiles for personalized treatment

Armin Geraili et al.

Summary: Advanced polymeric controlled delivery systems are designed to treat chronic diseases by adjusting drug release profiles, but conventional carriers cannot meet the needs of diseases requiring variable drug release patterns. The importance of individualized therapy and the tunable properties of biodegradable polymers are driving the design and manufacturing of controlled drug delivery systems with adjustable release profiles.
Review Nanoscience & Nanotechnology

Anisotropic transition metal-based nanomaterials for biomedical applications

Min Xu et al.

Summary: Transition metal-based nanoparticles with unique characteristics and shape effects have attracted attention in biomedicine. Research has focused on developing anisotropic shapes to enhance physicochemical properties and biological activity. Different shape categories of anisotropic transition metal-based nanomaterials offer distinct advantages in biomedical applications.
Review Engineering, Biomedical

3D Composite Bioprinting for Fabrication of Artificial Biological Tissues

Yi Zhang et al.

Summary: 3D bioprinting technology plays a significant role in fabricating artificial tissue, with a shift towards multi-process composite mode. This evolution requires more complex path planning and process control, challenging traditional CAD/CAM systems.

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOPRINTING (2021)

Review Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Two-dimensional materials in biomedical, biosensing and sensing applications

Nasuha Rohaizad et al.

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NANOSCALE RESEARCH LETTERS (2019)

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ACTA BIOMATERIALIA (2019)

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3D bioprinting of functional tissue models for personalized drug screening and in vitro disease modeling

Xuanyi Ma et al.

ADVANCED DRUG DELIVERY REVIEWS (2018)

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3D printing of personalized implants for left atrial appendage occlusion

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Additive manufacturing of 3D nano-architected metals

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Near-Field Electrospun Piezoelectric Fibers as Sound-Sensing Elements

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Staphylococcus aureus Toxins and Their Molecular Activity in Infectious Diseases

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Controlled drug delivery vehicles for cancer treatment and their performance

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MICROMACHINES (2017)

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Engineered carbon nanotubes reinforced polymer composites for enhanced thermoelectric performance

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MATERIALS RESEARCH EXPRESS (2017)

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Ultrasound propulsion of micro-/nanomotor

Tailin Xu et al.

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3D-printed bioceramic scaffolds with antibacterial and osteogenic activity

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BIOFABRICATION (2017)

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Activatable fluorescence: From small molecule to nanoparticle

Benjamin M. Luby et al.

ADVANCED DRUG DELIVERY REVIEWS (2017)

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The promise of printing

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Multiscale metallic metamaterials

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Biomimetic 4D printing

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NATURE MATERIALS (2016)

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Two-photon direct laser writing of ultracompact multi-lens objectives

Timo Gissibl et al.

NATURE PHOTONICS (2016)

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The Rise of Two-Dimensional Materials

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ACCOUNTS OF CHEMICAL RESEARCH (2015)

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Polyimide Aerogels with Amide Cross-Links: A Low Cost Alternative for Mechanically Strong Polymer Aerogels

Mary Ann B. Meador et al.

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3D-Printed Artificial Microfish

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The Effect of Electrospun Gelatin Fibers Alignment on Schwann Cell and Axon Behavior and Organization in the Perspective of Artificial Nerve Design

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INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES (2015)

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A review on carbon nanotubes and graphene as fillers in reinforced polymer nanocomposites

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JOURNAL OF INDUSTRIAL AND ENGINEERING CHEMISTRY (2015)

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Multimaterial magnetically assisted 3D printing of composite materials

Dimitri Kokkinis et al.

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Designing bioinspired composite reinforcement architectures via 3D magnetic printing

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Modified nano Fe2O3-epoxy composite with enhanced mechanical properties

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Upconversion Luminescent Materials: Advances and Applications

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CHEMICAL REVIEWS (2015)

Review Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Chemical modifications and bioconjugate reactions of nanomaterials for sensing, imaging, drug delivery and therapy

Vasudevanpillai Biju

CHEMICAL SOCIETY REVIEWS (2014)

Review Biochemical Research Methods

Electrospinning and electrospun nanofibres

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IET NANOBIOTECHNOLOGY (2014)

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State-of-the-art in design rules for drug delivery platforms: Lessons learned from FDA-approved nanomedicines

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Bio-inspired detoxification using 3D-printed hydrogel nanocomposites

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Bacillus thuringiensis Toxins: An Overview of Their Biocidal Activity

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Carbon-Based Nanomaterials: Multifunctional Materials for Biomedical Engineering

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ACS NANO (2013)

Review Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Graphene-Like Two-Dimensional Materials

Mingsheng Xu et al.

CHEMICAL REVIEWS (2013)

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Magnetism in nanometer-thick magnetite

Matteo Monti et al.

PHYSICAL REVIEW B (2012)

Editorial Material Pharmacology & Pharmacy

Personalised medicines: More tailored drugs, more tailored delivery

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INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PHARMACEUTICS (2011)

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Wafer-scale fabrication of penetrating neural microelectrode arrays

Rajmohan Bhandari et al.

BIOMEDICAL MICRODEVICES (2010)

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Direct-Write Piezoelectric Polymeric Nanogenerator with High Energy Conversion Efficiency

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NANO LETTERS (2010)

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Nanoneedle: A multifunctional tool for biological studies in living cells

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NANOSCALE (2010)

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Tissue-engineered autologous bladders for patients needing cystoplasty

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LANCET (2006)

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