3D Printing in Biotechnology: Current Technologies and Applications

3D Printing in Biotechnology: Current Technologies and Applications explains the basic designs and recent progress in the application of 3D printing within various biotechnology fields. The book is a compilation of the basic fundamentals, designs, current applications, and future considerations related to this emerging technology, and summarizes the promising application of 3D bioprinting. Chapters contain detailed state-of-the-art knowledge to assist in the development and design of 3D printers, with applications in the medical, food, and environmental fields. This book will appeal to researchers and students from different disciplines, including materials science and technology, food, agriculture, and various biomedical fields. The content includes industrial applications and fills the gap between the research conducted in the laboratory and practical applications in related industries. Offers an introduction to the emerging technologies and sectors in the field of 3D printing Discusses the development of sustainable materials and bio-inks Provides a guide for medical professionals and practitioners to incorporate current 3D printing technology into their medical practice Bridges the knowledge gap for current designs used in 3D printing technology for designing an efficient and innovative 3D printer Previews the technological basis for new farming practices and food engineering concepts utilizing 3D techniques INDICE: 1. Introduction to 3D printing2. Design and fabrication of 3D printers3. Materials for 3D printing4. D printing of live cells, tissues and organs5. 3D printing of biopolymers and implants6. 3D printing in medical devices and drug delivery7. Application of 3D printers food and agriculture sector8. 3D printing of bacteria for bioremediation9. Emerging trends in 3D printer- 4D and 5D printing10. Marketability and business scope of 3D printers11. IPR, Ethics, Safety and Regulatory concerns of 3D printing

• ISBN: 978-0-12-820301-9
• Editorial: Elsevier
• Encuadernacion: Rústica
• Páginas: 312
• Fecha Publicación: 01/06/2021
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés