Extrusion Bioprinting of Scaffolds for Tissue Engineering

This book introduces readers to the theory and practice of extrusion bioprinting of scaffolds for tissue engineering and modeling. The text emphasizes the fundamentals and practical applications of extrusion bioprinting for scaffold fabrication, in a manner particularly suitable for those (including both undergraduate and graduate students) who wish to master the subject matter and apply it to real tissue engineering. Readers will learn how to design, fabricate, and characterize tissue scaffolds to be created by extrusion bioprinting technologies. This book: Covers tissue engineering and various scaffold fabrication techniques Presents the general requirements imposed on scaffolds and the scaffold design process Discusses the preparation and characterization of biomaterials and bioink for extrusion bioprinting Educates readers regarding how to bioprint and characterize scaffolds with living cells for tissue engineering and modeling Introduces the common methods/ techniques used to measure and characterize the mechanical properties of native tissues and scaffolds Discusses various approaches to create vascular networks within tissue scaffolds to facilitate their functions Introduces the concept of controlled release and the common strategies for regulating biomolecules in tissue engineering and printed scaffolds Includes many case studies of bioprinting and characterizing scaffolds for tissue engineering and modeling, to reflect the recent advances in the field of bioprinting