Multimaterial Segmented Fiber Printing for Gradient Tissue Engineering.
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This study introduces a segmented three-dimensional printing methodology to create multimaterial porous scaffolds with discrete gradients and controlled distribution of compositions. This methodology can be adapted for the preparation of complex, multimaterial scaffolds with hierarchical structures and mechanical integrity useful in tissue engineering.
SUBMITTER: Diaz-Gomez L
PROVIDER: S-EPMC6352516 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Jan
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
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Multimaterial Segmented Fiber Printing for Gradient Tissue Engineering.
Diaz-Gomez Luis L Smith Brandon T BT Kontoyiannis Panayiotis D PD Bittner Sean M SM Melchiorri Anthony J AJ Mikos Antonios G AG
Tissue engineering. Part C, Methods 20181228 1
<h4>Impact statement</h4>This study introduces a segmented three-dimensional printing methodology to create multimaterial porous scaffolds with discrete gradients and controlled distribution of compositions. This methodology can be adapted for the preparation of complex, multimaterial scaffolds with hierarchical structures and mechanical integrity useful in tissue engineering. ...[more]
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