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Table 7 3D printed in vitro tissue-integrated monitoring platforms using ECM hydrogel-based nanobiomaterials.

From: Nanomaterials-incorporated hydrogels for 3D bioprinting technology

Base ECM

Nanocomponent

Function of the nanocomponent

Application (Type of printing)

Refs.

GelMA

Self-assembled flower-like copper oxide nanoparticles (FCONp) and hydrazide-functionalized multiwalled carbon nanotubes (MWCNT-CDH)

Electrical conductivity enhancer

3D intestinal microvillus-mimetic electrochemical cell sensor for detection of allergen

(stereolithography-based 3D printing)

[277]

Silver nanoparticles (AgNPs)

Electrical conductivity enhancer

Observation of (malignant) cell and tissue

(extrusion and drop-on-demand microvalve-based printing)

[278]

Alginate/methyl-cellulose

O2-sensitive luminescent styrene-maleic anhydride copolymer (PSMA) nanoparticles

Luminescent indicators for O2 concentration

Non-invasive, optical observation of oxygen dynamics and metabolic activity of cell and tissue

(extrusion-based 3D printing)

[279]

Methacrylated chitosan (ChiMA)

Chemically converted graphene (CCG) nanosheets

Mechanical reinforcer

Electrical conductivity enhancer

Biodegradable conducting substrates

(Extrusion-based 3D printing)

[280]