Issue 27, 2018

3D printing of ceramic-based scaffolds for bone tissue engineering: an overview

Abstract

Currently, one of the most promising strategies in bone tissue engineering focuses on the development of biomimetic scaffolds. Ceramic-based scaffolds with favorable osteogenic ability and mechanical properties are promising candidates for bone repair. Three-dimensional (3D) printing is an additive manufacturing technique, which allows the fabrication of patient-specific scaffolds with high structural complexity and design flexibility, and gains growing attention. This review aims to highlight advances in 3D printing of ceramic-based scaffolds for bone tissue engineering. Technical limitations and practical challenges are emphasized and design considerations are also discussed.

Graphical abstract: 3D printing of ceramic-based scaffolds for bone tissue engineering: an overview

Article information

Article type
Review Article
Submitted
12 3 2018
Accepted
16 6 2018
First published
16 6 2018

J. Mater. Chem. B, 2018,6, 4397-4412

3D printing of ceramic-based scaffolds for bone tissue engineering: an overview

X. Du, S. Fu and Y. Zhu, J. Mater. Chem. B, 2018, 6, 4397 DOI: 10.1039/C8TB00677F

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