Open AccessRobotic Extrusion of Algae‐Laden Hydrogels for Large‐Scale Applications (Global Challenges 1/2020)
Author(s) -
Malik Shneel,
Hagopian Julie,
Mohite Sanika,
Lintong Cao,
Stoffels Laura,
Giannakopoulos Sofoklis,
Beckett Richard,
Leung Christopher,
Ruiz Javier,
Cruz Marcos,
Parker Brenda
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
global challenges
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2056-6646
DOI - 10.1002/gch2.202070011
Subject(s) - self healing hydrogels , biocompatible material , extrusion , nanotechnology , materials science , scaffold , 3d bioprinting , layer (electronics) , chemical engineering , polymer science , computer science , tissue engineering , biomedical engineering , polymer chemistry , composite material , engineering
In article number 1900064 by Marcos Cruz, Brenda Parker, and co‐workers, a 1000 × 500 mm fibrous panel is robotically extruded from alginate‐based hydrogels immobilized with microalgal cells. Additively deposited layer by layer with three different hydrogels with varying water percentages, the biocompatible scaffold is hierarchically constructed and has mechanical stability. This bioprinting technique demonstrates the potential of creating large‐scale biohybrid structures for applications such as bioremediation within architecture and the built environment.