Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Kai Liu, Chenyang Zhou, Jiaming Hu, Song Zhang, Qingqing Zhang, Ce Sun, Yusheng Shi, Huajun Sun, Changxia Yin, Yuzhen Zhang, Yu Fu
Summary: A digital light processing (DLP) technology was developed for 3D printing lead-free BTO piezoelectric ceramics, yielding ceramics with high density and excellent piezoelectric properties. The use of specific monomers and printing parameters improved preparation efficiency, demonstrating the potential for complex structured BTO ceramics and their applications.
JOURNAL OF THE EUROPEAN CERAMIC SOCIETY
(2021)
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Sangmin Choo, SungGiu Jin, JaeHwan Jung
Summary: Microneedles with high resolution and high dimensionality were successfully fabricated using SLA 3D printing by optimizing the printing conditions. This technology can be applied in the manufacturing of drug delivery tools and various microstructures.
Article
Polymer Science
Wasan Tessanan, Philippe Daniel, Pranee Phinyocheep
Summary: This study prepared acrylated natural rubber (ANR) from natural rubber and blended it with commercial 3D resin to fabricate samples. The ANR with 1.5 mol% acrylate content showed the highest improvement in stretchability and impact strength without significant deterioration of other mechanical properties. This improvement might be attributed to the partial interaction between dispersed rubber particles and the resin matrix.
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Haodong Liu, Hongjian Zhang, Wenqi Han, Huijuan Lin, Ruizi Li, Jixin Zhu, Wei Huang
Summary: The revolutionary advancements in flexible electronics offer great potential for wearable devices and electronic skin, with flexible strain sensors serving as essential components in integrated electronic systems. 3D printing technology is preferred for manufacturing flexible strain sensors due to its cost-effectiveness, accuracy, and efficiency. Various printing methods, such as DLP, FDM, and DIW, are discussed in this study, along with the sensing mechanisms of the printed sensors and suggestions for future research directions.
ADVANCED MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Kai Liu, Yunfei Sun, Huajun Sun, Yanying Du, Ce Sun, Yusheng Shi, Chunze Yan
Summary: To improve the density and piezoelectric constant of BaTiO3 ceramics prepared by Digital Light Processing 3D printing, the properties of photosensitive slurry were investigated in terms of particle grading, and the effects of two-step debinding and sintering process on the relative density and electrical properties were explored. The results showed that the ceramic had better performance when the mass ratio of fine and coarse particles was 2:8 and sintered at 1350 degrees C, with a relative density of 95.39% and a higher piezoelectric constant of 215 +/- 13 pC/N compared to the single-peak powder. Additionally, BaTiO3 ceramics with Triply Periodic Minimal Surface structures were prepared as piezoelectric sensors, achieving the highest output voltage at the same displacement when the mass ratio was 2:8.
JOURNAL OF THE EUROPEAN CERAMIC SOCIETY
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Junlong Liao, Changqing Ye, Jie Guo, Carlos Ezio Garciamendez-Mijares, Prajwal Agrawal, Xiao Kuang, Julia Olga Japo, Zixuan Wang, Xuan Mu, Wanlu Li, Terry Ching, Luis Santiago Mille, Cun Zhu, Xingcai Zhang, Zhongze Gu, Yu Shrike Zhang
Summary: A printable CPC ink was developed and used with a 3D printing system to create CPC superstructures with complex structures and structural colors. The performance of the printed objects could be easily adjusted by modifying ink composition and printing parameters. This technology opens up possibilities for applications such as intelligent color displays and 3D integrated sensors.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Junlong Liao, Changqing Ye, Jie Guo, Carlos Ezio Garciamendez-Mijares, Prajwal Agrawal, Xiao Kuang, Julia Olga Japo, Zixuan Wang, Xuan Mu, Wanlu Li, Terry Ching, Luis Santiago Mille, Cun Zhu, Xingcai Zhang, Zhongze Gu, Yu Shrike Zhang
Summary: A printable CPC ink was developed in this study, allowing the fabrication of CPC superstructures with specific geometries and structural colors. This technology enables the creation of CPCs with various desired functions and the mimicry of hierarchical structures and color manipulation strategies found in nature.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Dowon Ahn, Lynn M. Stevens, Kevin Zhou, Zachariah A. Page
Summary: 3D printing technology has made remarkable advancements in recent years, but the range of printable materials is still narrow compared to other manufacturing forms. Light-driven polymerization methods using visible light show promise for addressing issues related to UV light, however, there are still technical challenges that need to be overcome.
ADVANCED MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Yi Zheng, Yangdong Wang, Fan Zhang, Shaomin Zhang, Kiryl D. Piatkevich, Nanjia Zhou, Jonathan K. Pokorski
Summary: PEDOT:PSS is a promising material with broad applications in energy storage, flexible electronics, and bioelectronics. A 3D printing method using a room-temperature coagulation bath-based direct ink writing technique is reported, allowing for high quality parts with stable performance. The mechanical properties of the printed parts can be improved by modifying the coagulation bath.
ADVANCED MATERIALS TECHNOLOGIES
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Xirui Peng, Liang Yue, Sizhuang Liang, Stuart Montgomery, Chunliang Lu, Chieh-Min Cheng, Raheem Beyah, Ruike Renee Zhao, H. Jerry Qi
Summary: This study presents a single-vat multi-color DLP 3D printing method using an anthraquinone-based dye, which achieves a graded spectrum of colors by controlling the light dose without using extra vats or devices. Various multi-color samples, such as engineering stress simulation results and multi-color vases, were successfully fabricated, showing great versatility and efficiency.
ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Diana Cafiso, Athanasia Amanda Septevani, Camilla Noe, Tara Schiller, Candido Fabrizio Pirri, Ignazio Roppolo, Annalisa Chiappone
Summary: In this study, natural-based composite hydrogel inks for DLP 3D printing have been developed using cellulose-based materials. The addition of cellulose nanocrystals derived from oil palm empty fruit bunch improves the printability and mechanical properties of the hydrogels while maintaining their photocuring properties. These printable hydrogels exhibit intriguing characteristics such as controlled swelling and pH sensitivity, opening up new possibilities in fields such as sensors, biomedical, and soft robotics.
SUSTAINABLE MATERIALS AND TECHNOLOGIES
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Bato Ch. Kholkhoev, Zakhar A. Matveev, Alena N. Nikishina, Vitaliy F. Burdukovskii
Summary: A photosensitive composition based on N-allylated poly[2,2'-(p-oxydiphenylene)-5,5'-dibenzimidazole] and pentaerythritol tetrakis(3-mercaptopropionate) has been developed, capable of forming cross-linked 3D structures through UV-initiated thiol-ene polymerization.
MENDELEEV COMMUNICATIONS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Wanlu Li, Mian Wang, Luis Santiago Mille, Juan Antonio Robledo Lara, Valentin Huerta, Tlalli Uribe Velazquez, Feng Cheng, Hongbin Li, Jiaxing Gong, Terry Ching, Caroline A. Murphy, Ami Lesha, Shabir Hassan, Tim B. F. Woodfield, Khoon S. Lim, Yu Shrike Zhang
Summary: A portable 3D Digital Light Processing (DLP) printer has been developed using a smartphone-powered projector and custom-written app, enabling the printing of detailed structures and tissue analogs. The printer allows for fabrication of medical implants and cell-laden tissues on-site, marking a milestone in mobile-health technologies. The integration of a 3D scanning smartphone app further enhances the printer's capabilities for various applications in resource-limited and point-of-care settings.
ADVANCED MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yinyin Bao, Nevena Paunovic, Jean-Christophe Leroux
Summary: Vat photopolymerization technique has shown great potential in the fabrication of medical implants and devices. However, the conflicting viscosity requirements for printing resins present a challenge. Heat-assisted DLP and volumetric printing techniques offer new possibilities by enabling the fabrication of complex and personalized biodegradable structures and circumventing the need for low viscosity resins.
ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Seo-Young Yang, Young-Hag Koh, Hyoun-Ee Kim
Summary: This study investigated the use of solid camphor as a diluent in HDDA monomer for manufacturing 4Y-PSZ components using DLP. The addition of camphor allowed for the production of low viscosity 4Y-PSZ suspensions with high solid loading. These suspensions were successfully applied to a custom-made DLP machine for manufacturing 4Y-PSZ components for dental applications.
Review
Mechanics
Majid Gholinejad, Ali Jabari Moghadam, Dinh-Tuan Phan, Amir K. Miri, Seyed Ali Mousavi Shaegh
Summary: This study examines the application of micro/nanofluidic devices integrated with the ion concentration polarization (ICP) phenomenon in preconcentrating low-abundant molecules, focusing on the electrokinetic fundamentals of ICP and related design factors. Various designs of ICP devices are discussed, along with the role of design factors in ICP function, fabrication methods, and materials. The latest applications of ICP are highlighted, emphasizing active and passive methods to control and stabilize streams of preconcentrated molecules for enhanced separation and detection efficiency in diagnostics, desalination, and electrodialysis.
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Amirhossein Moghanian, Mohammadamin Zohourfazeli, Mahzad Haji Mahdi Tajer, Amir K. Miri
Summary: The synergistic osteogenic effects of zirconium (Zr) and zinc (Zn) along with bioactive glasses (BGs) have been investigated for bone implantation. Incorporation of Zn into Zr-modified BGs showed promising results in terms of cell proliferation and resistance to MRSA bacteria. The composite biomaterial exhibited higher biological activity and antibacterial properties compared to control specimens.
JOURNAL OF NON-CRYSTALLINE SOLIDS
(2021)
Article
Biophysics
Dhanvanth J. S. Talluri, Huan T. Nguyen, Reza Avazmohammadi, Amir K. Miri
Summary: This study investigates the stability of ink deposition in 3D extrusion bioprinting and estimates the onset of ink instability. The results suggest that enhancing the shear-thinning behavior of the ink shortens the toe region of the deposition but increases the possibility of lateral buckling of the strand.
JOURNAL OF BIOMECHANICAL ENGINEERING-TRANSACTIONS OF THE ASME
(2022)
Review
Engineering, Biomedical
Berivan Cecen, Ayca Bal-Ozturk, Gokcen Yasayan, Emine Alarcin, Polen Kocak, Rumeysa Tutar, Leyla Didem Kozaci, Su Ryon Shin, Amir K. Miri
Summary: This article reviews the natural-based biomaterials used in micro-tissue models of organ-on-a-chip devices, and discusses their characteristics, preparation methods, modification methods, and characterization methods. The article also summarizes recent reports on the applications of these biomaterials in the design and fabrication of micro-tissue models. This information will be helpful for bioengineers in selecting the appropriate biomaterials to meet clinical expectations and improve patient outcomes.
JOURNAL OF BIOMEDICAL MATERIALS RESEARCH PART A
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Biomedical
Anant Bhusal, Elvan Dogan, Hai-Anh Nguyen, Olga Labutina, Daniel Nieto, Ali Khademhosseini, Amir K. Miri
Summary: This study developed a multi-material DLP-based bioprinter for rapid prototyping of hydrogel-based microfluidic chips. The optimized composite hydrogel bioink allows for a wide range of mechanical properties. The biofabrication approach offers a useful tool for integrating micro-tissue models into organs-on-chips and high-throughput drug screening platforms.
Review
Materials Science, Biomaterials
Hossein Goodarzi Hosseinabadi, Elvan Dogan, Amir K. Miri, Leonid Ionov
Summary: Digital light processing (DLP) bioprinting is a fast and robust biofabrication method with great potential in tissue engineering. It can replicate the resolution and complexity of natural tissues and constructs, making it suitable for tissue modeling. This review provides a summary of DLP fundamentals, focusing on bioink properties, photoinitiator selection, and light characteristics in bioprinted construct resolution. It also offers a simple guideline for bioengineers interested in using DLP platforms and customizing technical specifications. The literature review reveals a promising future for DLP bioprinting in disease modeling and biofabrication.
ACS BIOMATERIALS SCIENCE & ENGINEERING
(2022)
Review
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Amirhossein Moghanian, Berivan Cecen, Nazanin Nafisi, Zahra Miri, Derek H. Rosenzweig, Amir K. Miri
Summary: Recent dental repair strategies involve the use of various bioactive materials, such as synthetic polymers, natural polymers, bioceramics, and self-assembling peptides. These materials promote tissue growth and vascularization in the dental complex. This review summarizes the advantages and challenges of current dental biomaterials, and discusses the application of modern manufacturing techniques in delivering biomaterials into the dental complex.
BIOCHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Hossein Goodarzi Hosseinabadi, Arpan Biswas, Anant Bhusal, Ali Yousefinejad, Aastha Lall, Wolfram-Hubertus Zimmermann, Amir K. Miri, Leonid Ionov
Summary: 4D printing is an evolution of 3D printing that allows printed constructs to transform in response to stimuli. In this study, a special ink was synthesized for light-assisted 4D printing, which showed great potential in tissue engineering and actuator applications. Experimental results demonstrated high biocompatibility and biodegradability of the printed constructs.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
E. T. Aksun Tuemerkan, L. D. Kozaci, A. K. Miri, S. Maharjan, B. Cecen
Summary: The disposal of aquatic waste requires modifying it with sterile, non-hazardous, and ecological procedures, which is a significant challenge. Biomaterials from aquatic species and their waste or by-products, such as plants, fish, waste biomass, biopolymers, and stabilization agents, are considered renewable biosources. These biomaterials can be used in biomedicine, pharmacology, and tissue engineering. This review provides an overview of the different groups of aquatic biomaterials and their potential applications, helping bioengineers find more economical and eco-compatible options.
MATERIALS TODAY SUSTAINABILITY
(2023)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Anant Bhusal, Elvan Dogan, Daniel Nieto, Seyed Ali Mousavi Shaegh, Berivan Cecen, Amir K. Miri
Summary: This study presents a manufacturing approach for bioprinted microfluidic chips, which can address the limitations of conventional high-throughput screening platforms. The chips exhibit predefined gradients of biochemical properties and are capable of generating drug/agent gradients.
ACS APPLIED BIO MATERIALS
(2022)
Review
Engineering, Biomedical
Elvan Dogan, Asli Kisim, Gizem Bati-Ayaz, Gregory J. Kubicek, Devrim Pesen-Okvur, Amir K. Miri
Summary: Microfluidic tumors-on-chips models have revolutionized anticancer therapeutic research by creating an ideal microenvironment for cancer cells. The review summarizes the TME biological niches and cancer cell behavior, focusing on the behavior of CSCs. Opportunities for incorporating CSCs with tumors-on-chips are discussed for creating tumor invasion models, which will represent a paradigm shift in the cancer community.
ADVANCED NANOBIOMED RESEARCH
(2021)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Burcin Izbudak, Berivan Cecen, Ingrid Anaya, Amir K. Miri, Ayca Bal-Ozturk, Erdal Karaoz
Summary: LDHs incorporated into biomaterials offer a wide range of advantages, providing rich functionality and promising applications in tissue engineering.
