3D Bioprinting and Bioinks for Regenerative Engineering
Current Concepts and Future Advances
- 1st Edition - January 1, 2027
- Latest edition
- Editors: Anthony Atala, Jeong Ok Lim
- Language: English
3D Bioprinting and Bioinks for Regenerative Engineering: Current Concepts and Future Advances is a comprehensive resource dedicated to bioinks, covering materials, design formul… Read more
Description
Description
3D Bioprinting and Bioinks for Regenerative Engineering: Current Concepts and Future Advances is a comprehensive resource dedicated to bioinks, covering materials, design formulations, biological interactions, commercial products, and their diverse applications in regenerative engineering of various tissues and organs. The table of contents outlines a comprehensive structure exploring the field of 3D bioprinting. Part I serves as an introduction, laying the foundation for the concepts and significance of this emerging technology. Part II delves into the various 3D printing technologies that enable the creation of complex biological structures. Part III focuses on the fundamentals of bioinks—critical materials that play a key role in printing viable tissues. In Part IV, attention shifts to the actual process of printing and the development of tissue and organ constructs, highlighting practical applications and advancements. Finally, Part V addresses the regulatory considerations and offers insights into future perspectives, emphasizing the challenges and opportunities ahead as the field continues to evolve. As the field is on the verge of a new era in engineering tissues, and tissue/body on a chip technologies where bioinks will play a central role. Bioinks have also become a multidisciplinary field involving materials science, cell biology, biofabrication, and clinical applications. "3D Bioprinting and Bioinks for Regenerative Engineering" will serve as a unifying resource for students, trainees, and professionals across these disciplines, offering insights into the future of regenerative medicine. By combining cutting-edge research, practical applications, and expert contributions, this book will become an indispensable resource for both newcomers and experienced professionals.
Key features
Key features
- Focuses exclusively on bioinks for tissue printing and regenerative medicine
- Includes tissue/body on a chip technologies
- Contains real-world case studies and examples of how bioinks are transforming clinical practice, drug development, and personalized medicine
Readership
Readership
Students, Scientists, Engineers, Researchers, Clinicians in the fields of Life Science, Materials Science and Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Translational & Clinical Research and Medicine
Table of contents
Table of contents
Part I: Introduction
1. History and Evolution of 3D Printing and Bioinks in Regenerative Engineering
Part II: 3D Printing Technologies
2. Extrusion-Based Printing
3. Jetting-Based Printing
4. Light-Based Printing
5. Hybrid Printing
6. Automation and Robotics in Bioprinting
7. Multiphoton Lithography and Emerging Precision
Part III: Fundamentals of Bioinks for 3D Printing
8. Introduction to Bioinks
9. Nature-Derived Hydrogel Bioinks
10. Synthetic Polymer Bioinks
11. Composite Bioinks
12. Bioink Formulations and Design
13. Self-Assembling Bioinks
14. Cellular Aggregates ad Spheroids as Building Blocks
15. Green Processing and Lifecycle Considerations for Bioinks
16. Preservation and Sterilization of Bioinks
17. Manufacturing and Translational Perspectives of Bioinks
Part IV: Printing Tissue and Organ Constructs
18. Skin
19. Cartilage
20. Muscle
21. Bone
22. Kidney
23. Pancreas
24. Liver
25. Lung
26. Trachea
27. Heart
28. Brain
29. Gastrointestinal Structures
30. Craniofacial Structures
31. Oral Cavity
32. Reproductive Structures
33. Urologic Structures
34. Vascular Structures
35. Immune Systems
36. Nerve
Part V: Regulatory Considerations and Future Perspectives
37. Regulatory Pathways for 3D Bioprinted Products
38. Ethical and Societal Dimensions of 3D Printing
39. Innovations in Body-on-a-Chip Systems
40. Bioprinting in Space: Opportunities and Challenges
1. History and Evolution of 3D Printing and Bioinks in Regenerative Engineering
Part II: 3D Printing Technologies
2. Extrusion-Based Printing
3. Jetting-Based Printing
4. Light-Based Printing
5. Hybrid Printing
6. Automation and Robotics in Bioprinting
7. Multiphoton Lithography and Emerging Precision
Part III: Fundamentals of Bioinks for 3D Printing
8. Introduction to Bioinks
9. Nature-Derived Hydrogel Bioinks
10. Synthetic Polymer Bioinks
11. Composite Bioinks
12. Bioink Formulations and Design
13. Self-Assembling Bioinks
14. Cellular Aggregates ad Spheroids as Building Blocks
15. Green Processing and Lifecycle Considerations for Bioinks
16. Preservation and Sterilization of Bioinks
17. Manufacturing and Translational Perspectives of Bioinks
Part IV: Printing Tissue and Organ Constructs
18. Skin
19. Cartilage
20. Muscle
21. Bone
22. Kidney
23. Pancreas
24. Liver
25. Lung
26. Trachea
27. Heart
28. Brain
29. Gastrointestinal Structures
30. Craniofacial Structures
31. Oral Cavity
32. Reproductive Structures
33. Urologic Structures
34. Vascular Structures
35. Immune Systems
36. Nerve
Part V: Regulatory Considerations and Future Perspectives
37. Regulatory Pathways for 3D Bioprinted Products
38. Ethical and Societal Dimensions of 3D Printing
39. Innovations in Body-on-a-Chip Systems
40. Bioprinting in Space: Opportunities and Challenges
Product details
Product details
- Edition: 1
- Latest edition
- Published: January 1, 2027
- Language: English
About the editors
About the editors
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Anthony Atala
Anthony Atala, MD, is the G. Link Professor and Director of the Wake Forest Institute for Regenerative Medicine, and the W. Boyce Professor and Chair of Urology. Dr. Atala is a practicing surgeon and a researcher in the area of regenerative medicine. Fifteen applications of technologies developed in Dr. Atala's laboratory have been used clinically. He is Editor of 25 books and 3 journals. Dr. Atala has published over 800 journal articles and has received over 250 national and international patents. Dr. Atala was elected to the Institute of Medicine of the National Academies of Sciences, to the National Academy of Inventors as a Charter Fellow, and to the American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering.
Dr. Atala has led or served several national professional and government committees, including the National Institutes of Health working group on Cells and Developmental Biology, the National Institutes of Health Bioengineering Consortium, and the National Cancer Institute’s Advisory Board. He is a founding member of the Tissue Engineering Society, Regenerative Medicine Foundation, Regenerative Medicine Manufacturing Innovation Consortium, Regenerative Medicine Development Organization, and Regenerative Medicine Manufacturing Society.
Affiliations and expertise
G. Link Professor and Director of the Wake Forest Institute for Regenerative Medicine; W. Boyce Professor and Chair, Department of Urology, and G. Link Professor and Director, Wake Forest Institute for Regenerative Medicine, Wake Forest University. Winston Salem, North Carolina, USAJL
Jeong Ok Lim
Dr. Lim’s research interests encompass tissue engineering, biofabrication, regenerative engineering, and controlled drug delivery systems. Her work has been widely recognized, with over 150 peer-reviewed publications and numerous patents, some of which have been licensed to companies. Dr. Lim has been honored with prestigious awards such as the TERMIS International Fellow Award and KTERMS Award, highlighting her contributions to the field. Dr. Lim has delivered over 160 invited presentations worldwide and has played key roles in various academic and professional organizations, including serving as President of the Korea Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine Society and as a TERMIS Fellow. Her editorial roles span several leading journals, including Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, where she has served as an Editorial Board Member and Associate Editor. Dr. Lim has held academic appointments at Wake Forest University School of Medicine, where she is currently a Professor in the Department of Regenerative Medicine.
Affiliations and expertise
Professor, Department of Regenerative Medicine, Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, NC, USA