Extrusion 3D printing with Pectin-based ink formulations: Recent trends in tissue engineering and food manufacturing
Tarun Agarwal, Marco Costantini, Tapas K. Maiti
Abstract
3D printing technologies are rapidly revolutionizing all manufacturing sectors due to their ability to create objects with complex geometries in a reproducible and automated manner using material/cell-based formulations, precisely termed printing inks. In this regard, pectin, a naturally occurring plant polysaccharide, has been proposed as a potential component of ink formulations. In this mini-review, we overview the most recent advances made with pectin-based inks in the fields of tissue engineering and food manufacturing. We also discuss various strategies used to formulate 3D printable pectin inks. Finally, various challenges and prospects for future development are discussed.
Topics & Concepts
PectinExtrusion3D printingInkwellProcess engineeringBiochemical engineeringTissue engineeringPolymer scienceComputer scienceManufacturing engineeringNanotechnologyMaterials scienceEngineeringChemistryFood scienceBiomedical engineeringComposite material3D Printing in Biomedical ResearchAdditive Manufacturing and 3D Printing TechnologiesElectrospun Nanofibers in Biomedical Applications