3D-Printed Collagen–Nanocellulose Hybrid Bioscaffolds with Tailored Properties for Tissue Engineering Applications
Andreja Dobaj Štiglic, Florian Lackner, Chandran Nagaraj, Marco Beaumont, Matej Bračič, Isabel Duarte, Veno Kononenko, Damjana Drobne, Balaraman Madhan, Matjaž Finšgar, Rupert Kargl, Karin Stana Kleinschek, Tamilselvan Mohan · 2023
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Andreja Dobaj Štiglic and a large team print hybrid scaffolds for growing tissue, in a 2023 paper. The scaffolds blend collagen, the body's own structural protein, with plant nanocellulose and a second cellulose derivative, set with citric acid. Collagen invites cells in but is weak alone; the cellulose partners add strength and stability. Cross-linking tailors the mix's physical and chemical traits to mimic real tissue surroundings.
The team reports how the printed scaffolds were made and how their properties can be tuned. Such platforms aim to hold cells for long-term growth and orderly tissue formation. Printable, body-friendly inks are a bottleneck in regenerative medicine, and a collagen-cellulose blend made from abundant materials could widen access to custom implants.
Catalog record
| CREATOR | Andreja Dobaj Štiglic, Florian Lackner, Chandran Nagaraj, Marco Beaumont, Matej Bračič, Isabel Duarte, Veno Kononenko, Damjana Drobne, Balaraman Madhan, Matjaž Finšgar, Rupert Kargl, Karin Stana Kleinschek, Tamilselvan Mohan |
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| YEAR | 2023 |
| COLLECTION | PAPERS |
| FORMAT | TXT |
| FILE SIZE | 42 KB |
| VERSION | 1.0 |
| LICENSE | CC BY 4.0 |
| RIGHTS | CC BY |
| SOURCE | Europe PMC |