Abstract
Biofabrication of engineered cell-laden constructs and scaffolds is essential for tissue engineering and tissue modeling. Electrospinning is a highly scalable technology to fabricate porous scaffolds with micro or nano-fibrous structure. Threedimensional (3D) bioprinting has been recently developed for tissue engineering by providing control over cell location and multicellular structure.With the availability of electrospinning techniques, it is possible to combine nano- and microfiber-based structures with 3D bioprinted constructs, to obtain composite structures that have biomimetic or functional features and improved mechanical stability. In addition, electrospun fibers can add various functions such as drug release properties to the developed 3D bioprinted constructs. In this chapter, we will discuss the techniques for electrospinning, 3D bioprinting, and the approach of combining electrospinning and 3D bioprinting for biofabrication.We also highlight current challenges and future research directions.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Electrospun Nanofibers |
| Subtitle of host publication | Principles, Technology and Novel Applications |
| Publisher | Springer International Publishing |
| Pages | 555-604 |
| Number of pages | 50 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9783030999582 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9783030999575 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - 1 Jan 2022 |
Bibliographical note
Publisher Copyright:© The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2022.
Keywords
- 3D bioprinting
- Electrospinning
- Regeneration
- Tissue engineering
- Tissue models
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Engineering
- General Materials Science