Biomanufacturing of tissues/organs in vitro is our big dream,driven by two needs:organ transplantation and accurate tissue models.Over the last decades,3D bioprinting has been widely applied in the construction of man...Biomanufacturing of tissues/organs in vitro is our big dream,driven by two needs:organ transplantation and accurate tissue models.Over the last decades,3D bioprinting has been widely applied in the construction of many tissues/organs such as skins,vessels,hearts,etc.,which can not only lay a foundation for the grand goal of organ replacement,but also be served as in vitro models committed to pharmacokinetics,drug screening and so on.As organs are so complicated,many bioprinting methods are exploited to figure out the challenges of different applications.So the question is how to choose the suitable bioprinting method?Herein,we systematically review the evolution,process and classification of 3D bioprinting with an emphasis on the fundamental printing principles and commercialized bioprinters.We summarize and classify extrusion-based,dropletbased,and photocuring-based bioprinting methods and give some advices for applications.Among them,coaxial and multi-material bioprinting are highlighted and basic principles of designing bioinks are also discussed.展开更多
Layered Aurivillius compound Bi_(5)Ti_(3)CrO_(15) has been synthesized by a hydrothermal method for the application as a photocatalyst to liberate hydrogen from water. Bi_(5)Ti_(3)CrO_(15) owns a narrow band gap (Eg ~...Layered Aurivillius compound Bi_(5)Ti_(3)CrO_(15) has been synthesized by a hydrothermal method for the application as a photocatalyst to liberate hydrogen from water. Bi_(5)Ti_(3)CrO_(15) owns a narrow band gap (Eg ~2.46 eV) and shows stable photocatalytic activity under both full range (λ ≥250 nm) and visible light illumination (λ ≥420 nm). A short hydrothermal reaction time is critical to achieve high photocatalytic activity as defects such as Cr^(6+) and Bi^(5+) can be avoided. An AQE as high as 3.66% at 420 nm ± 20 nm has been recorded, warranting promising application in the field of solar energy conversions. DFT calculation reveals the important role of Cr^(3+) cations for visible light sensitivity of Bi_(5)Ti_(3)CrO_(15).展开更多
Classification of 3D bioprinting As we mentioned in the last editorial,3D printing,also known as additive manufacturing,could be considered as the reverse process of potato cutting,automatically assembling sliced pota...Classification of 3D bioprinting As we mentioned in the last editorial,3D printing,also known as additive manufacturing,could be considered as the reverse process of potato cutting,automatically assembling sliced potato,shredded potato,diced potato to integrity[1].Generally speaking,cell-laden 3D bioprinting can be classified into three types:extrusion-based,droplet-based and photocuring-based bioprinting according to different printing principles.Extrusion-based bioprinting squeezes out continuous hydrogel fibers to set up structures;dropletbased bioprinting generates droplets as the basic unit for biofabrication;and photocuring-based bioprinting utilizes the characteristics of light-sensitive materials,to stack 3D models layer-by-layer.Different bioprinting approaches own diverse characteristics facing various scenarios and have specific requirements for bioinks.展开更多
Lung diseases associated with alveoli,such as acute respiratory distress syndrome,have posed a long-term threat to human health.However,an in vitro model capable of simulating different deformations of the alveoli and...Lung diseases associated with alveoli,such as acute respiratory distress syndrome,have posed a long-term threat to human health.However,an in vitro model capable of simulating different deformations of the alveoli and a suitable material for mimicking basement membrane are currently lacking.Here,we present an innovative biomimetic controllable strain membrane(BCSM)at an air–liquid interface(ALI)to reconstruct alveolar respiration.The BCSM consists of a high-precision three-dimensional printing melt-electrowritten polycaprolactone(PCL)mesh,coated with a hydrogel substrate—to simulate the important functions(such as stiffness,porosity,wettability,and ALI)of alveolar microenvironments,and seeded pulmonary epithelial cells and vascular endothelial cells on either side,respectively.Inspired by papercutting,the BCSM was fabricated in the plane while it operated in three dimensions.A series of the topological structure of the BCSM was designed to control various local-area strain,mimicking alveolar varied deformation.Lopinavir/ritonavir could reduce Lamin A expression under over-stretch condition,which might be effective in preventing ventilator-induced lung injury.The biomimetic lung-unit model with BCSM has broader application prospects in alveoli-related research in the future,such as in drug toxicology and metabolism.展开更多
P-type semiconductivity has been observed in solid solution series(SrTiO_(3))_(1-x)(CaCr_(0.5)Nb_(0.5)O_(3))x(0.0≤x≤0.15),which all adopt cubic symmetry and own intense absorption in the visible light region.These s...P-type semiconductivity has been observed in solid solution series(SrTiO_(3))_(1-x)(CaCr_(0.5)Nb_(0.5)O_(3))x(0.0≤x≤0.15),which all adopt cubic symmetry and own intense absorption in the visible light region.These solid solutions are superior H2 evolution photocatalysts under visible light illumination(λ≥400 nm).An AQE as high as 1.02%at 420±20 nm has been achieved at optimal composition(SrTiO_(3))_(0.85)(CaCr_(0.5)Nb_(0.5)O_(3))0.15 which significantly surpasses the parent compounds.Stoichiometric H_(2)/O_(2) production under visible light illumination has been successfully realized using Z-scheme system containing(SrTiO_(3))_(0.85)(CaCr_(0.5) Nb_(0.5) O_(3))_(0.15),WO_(3) and I^(-)/IO_(3)^(-)redox couple.展开更多
基金sponsored by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.U1609207)。
文摘Biomanufacturing of tissues/organs in vitro is our big dream,driven by two needs:organ transplantation and accurate tissue models.Over the last decades,3D bioprinting has been widely applied in the construction of many tissues/organs such as skins,vessels,hearts,etc.,which can not only lay a foundation for the grand goal of organ replacement,but also be served as in vitro models committed to pharmacokinetics,drug screening and so on.As organs are so complicated,many bioprinting methods are exploited to figure out the challenges of different applications.So the question is how to choose the suitable bioprinting method?Herein,we systematically review the evolution,process and classification of 3D bioprinting with an emphasis on the fundamental printing principles and commercialized bioprinters.We summarize and classify extrusion-based,dropletbased,and photocuring-based bioprinting methods and give some advices for applications.Among them,coaxial and multi-material bioprinting are highlighted and basic principles of designing bioinks are also discussed.
基金This work was supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.51972233)the Natural Science Foundation of Shanghai(No.19ZR1459200)+1 种基金the Shanghai Science and Technology Commission(No.14DZ2261100)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities.We also thank Prof.Hongying Zhao for EPR analysis.
文摘Layered Aurivillius compound Bi_(5)Ti_(3)CrO_(15) has been synthesized by a hydrothermal method for the application as a photocatalyst to liberate hydrogen from water. Bi_(5)Ti_(3)CrO_(15) owns a narrow band gap (Eg ~2.46 eV) and shows stable photocatalytic activity under both full range (λ ≥250 nm) and visible light illumination (λ ≥420 nm). A short hydrothermal reaction time is critical to achieve high photocatalytic activity as defects such as Cr^(6+) and Bi^(5+) can be avoided. An AQE as high as 3.66% at 420 nm ± 20 nm has been recorded, warranting promising application in the field of solar energy conversions. DFT calculation reveals the important role of Cr^(3+) cations for visible light sensitivity of Bi_(5)Ti_(3)CrO_(15).
文摘Classification of 3D bioprinting As we mentioned in the last editorial,3D printing,also known as additive manufacturing,could be considered as the reverse process of potato cutting,automatically assembling sliced potato,shredded potato,diced potato to integrity[1].Generally speaking,cell-laden 3D bioprinting can be classified into three types:extrusion-based,droplet-based and photocuring-based bioprinting according to different printing principles.Extrusion-based bioprinting squeezes out continuous hydrogel fibers to set up structures;dropletbased bioprinting generates droplets as the basic unit for biofabrication;and photocuring-based bioprinting utilizes the characteristics of light-sensitive materials,to stack 3D models layer-by-layer.Different bioprinting approaches own diverse characteristics facing various scenarios and have specific requirements for bioinks.
基金sponsored by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(2021YFC2501800)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.U1909218)the Science Fund for Creative Research Groups of the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.T2121004).
文摘Lung diseases associated with alveoli,such as acute respiratory distress syndrome,have posed a long-term threat to human health.However,an in vitro model capable of simulating different deformations of the alveoli and a suitable material for mimicking basement membrane are currently lacking.Here,we present an innovative biomimetic controllable strain membrane(BCSM)at an air–liquid interface(ALI)to reconstruct alveolar respiration.The BCSM consists of a high-precision three-dimensional printing melt-electrowritten polycaprolactone(PCL)mesh,coated with a hydrogel substrate—to simulate the important functions(such as stiffness,porosity,wettability,and ALI)of alveolar microenvironments,and seeded pulmonary epithelial cells and vascular endothelial cells on either side,respectively.Inspired by papercutting,the BCSM was fabricated in the plane while it operated in three dimensions.A series of the topological structure of the BCSM was designed to control various local-area strain,mimicking alveolar varied deformation.Lopinavir/ritonavir could reduce Lamin A expression under over-stretch condition,which might be effective in preventing ventilator-induced lung injury.The biomimetic lung-unit model with BCSM has broader application prospects in alveoli-related research in the future,such as in drug toxicology and metabolism.
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.51972233)Natural Science Foundation of Shanghai(Grant No.19ZR1459200)+1 种基金Shanghai Science and Technology Commission(14DZ2261100)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities for funding。
文摘P-type semiconductivity has been observed in solid solution series(SrTiO_(3))_(1-x)(CaCr_(0.5)Nb_(0.5)O_(3))x(0.0≤x≤0.15),which all adopt cubic symmetry and own intense absorption in the visible light region.These solid solutions are superior H2 evolution photocatalysts under visible light illumination(λ≥400 nm).An AQE as high as 1.02%at 420±20 nm has been achieved at optimal composition(SrTiO_(3))_(0.85)(CaCr_(0.5)Nb_(0.5)O_(3))0.15 which significantly surpasses the parent compounds.Stoichiometric H_(2)/O_(2) production under visible light illumination has been successfully realized using Z-scheme system containing(SrTiO_(3))_(0.85)(CaCr_(0.5) Nb_(0.5) O_(3))_(0.15),WO_(3) and I^(-)/IO_(3)^(-)redox couple.
