Specialized bioinks are needed for 3D bioprinting so that cells can be protected while being printed. These bioinks are frequently biomaterials with particular rheological characteristics that permit layer-by-layer spatial extrusion while also being cytocompatible to promote cellular viability and function.

In this session Dr. Khoon Lim will cover the following topics:

• The various design criteria required as well as the variety of materials used to make these bioinks.
• The various chemistries used to synthesize polymers, photo-initiating systems for crosslinking the polymers, and methods to ensure the stability of bioprinted constructions.
• The comparison of mentioned chemistries and strategies across various biofabrication platforms, such as lithography- and extrusion-based bioprinting technologies.