November 19-21, 2018
Bucharest, Romania
Bucharest, Romania
Polymer
Optimizing 3D polymer scaffolds for cartilage repair
Controlling the weight and structure of 3D printed scaffolds makes it possible to match their mechanical properties to those of human cartilage
Caffeine inspires biocompatible gel for chewable drugs
Using caffeine as a catalyst, researchers have devised a way to create gummy, biocompatible gels that could be used for medical applications
Albumin gels could make effective drug delivery materials
A novel method for producing various albumin-based gels could allow them to be developed as implants for delivering drugs over extended periods
Materials optimization: formulating bioinks for 3D printed constructs
Biofabrication teams consider material properties and identify promising blends to support tissue repair
Hydrogels and elastomers meet with a “handshake”
Researchers have developed a new method for chemically bonding multiple soft materials independent of the manufacturing process
Building bones with bacteria
Combining bacterial cellulose with two common minerals offers an effective scaffolding material for repairing bones
MatSciEngg 2018 – 31st Materials Science and Engineering Conference: Advancement & Innovations
October 15-17, 2018
Helsinki, Finland
Helsinki, Finland
Silicone mixture has a nose for 3D printing
By combining two different types of silicone, researchers have been able to produce silicone parts with complex geometries by 3D printing