Stereolithographic 4D Bioprinting of Multiresponsive Architectures for Neural Engineering
Stereolithographic 4D Bioprinting of Multiresponsive Architectures for Neural Engineering
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DOI:
10.1002/adbi.201800101
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发表时间:
2018-09-01
影响因子:
4.1
通讯作者:
Zhang, Lijie Grace
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作者:
Miao, Shida;Cui, Haitao;Zhang, Lijie Grace
4D printing represents one of the most advanced fabrication techniques for prospective applications in tissue engineering, biomedical devices, and soft robotics, among others. In this study, a novel multi-responsive architecture is developed through stereolithography-based 4D printing, where a universal concept of stress-induced shape transformation is applied to achieve the 4D reprogramming. The light-induced graded internal stress followed by a subsequent solvent-induced relaxation, driving an autonomous and reversible change of the programmed configuration after printing, is employed and investigated in depth and details. Moreover, the fabricated construct possesses shape memory property, offering a characteristic of multiple shape change. Using this novel multiple responsive 4D technique, a proof-of-concept smart nerve guidance conduit is demonstrated on a graphene hybrid 4D construct providing outstanding multifunctional characteristics for nerve regeneration including physical guidance, chemical cues, dynamic self-entubulation, and seamless integration, By employing this fabrication technique, creating multiresponsive smart architectures, as well as demonstrating application potential, this work paves the way for truly initiation of 4D printing in various high-value research fields.