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Review
. 2022 Aug 27;14(8):e28463.
doi: 10.7759/cureus.28463. eCollection 2022 Aug.

A Review on Techniques and Biomaterials Used in 3D Bioprinting

Ankita Sachdev 4th  1 , Sourya Acharya  2 , Tejas Gadodia  1 , Samarth Shukla  3 , Harshita J  1 , Chinmay Akre  1 , Mansi Khare  2 , Shreyash Huse  1
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Review

A Review on Techniques and Biomaterials Used in 3D Bioprinting

Ankita Sachdev 4th et al. Cureus. .

Abstract

Three-dimensional (3D) bioprinting is a cutting-edge technology that has come to light recently and shows a promising potential whose progress will change the face of medicine. This article reviews the most commonly used techniques and biomaterials for 3D bioprinting. We will also look at the advantages and limitations of various techniques and biomaterials and get a comparative idea about them. In addition, we will also look at the recent applications of these techniques in different industries. This article aims to get a basic idea of the techniques and biomaterials used in 3D bioprinting, their advantages and limitations, and their recent applications in various fields.

Keywords: bioink; conduit; fixed deposition modelling; inkjet; organ; polymers; printing; selective laser sintering; synthetic polymers; three-dimensional bioprinting.

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Conflict of interest statement

The authors have declared that no competing interests exist.

Figures

Figure 1
Figure 1. Different Types of Techniques Used in Bioprinting
Figure 2
Figure 2. Classification of the Biomaterials Used in Bioprinting
PCL, polycaprolactone; PLGA, polylactic-co-galactic acid
Figure 3
Figure 3. Chemical Structure of Alginate
Figure 4
Figure 4. Chemical Structure of Hyaluronic Acid
Figure 5
Figure 5. Chemical Structure of Collagen
Figure 6
Figure 6. Chemical Structure of Gelatin
Figure 7
Figure 7. Diagram Illustrating Formation of Fibrin
Figure 8
Figure 8. Chemical Structure of Chitosan
Figure 9
Figure 9. Chemical Structure of Polyethylene Glycol
Figure 10
Figure 10. Chemical Structure of Polycaprolactone
Figure 11
Figure 11. Chemical Structure of Polyurethane
Figure 12
Figure 12. Chemical Structure of Polylactic-Co-Glycolic Acid
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