Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Video

Updated: May 5, 2026

Generation of Tissue Spheroids via a 3D Printed Stamp-Like Device
06:39

Generation of Tissue Spheroids via a 3D Printed Stamp-Like Device

Published on: October 6, 2022

2.4K

Stereolithography in tissue engineering.

Shelby A Skoog1, Peter L Goering, Roger J Narayan

  • 1Division of Biology, Office of Science and Engineering Laboratories, Center for Devices and Radiological Health, U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Silver Spring, MD, 20993, USA.

Journal of Materials Science. Materials in Medicine
|December 6, 2013
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

MOF-based tri electrode aptasensor platform for effective detection of sepsis markers with minimal cross-interference.

Journal of materials chemistry. B·2026
Same author

Molecular Characterization and Antifungal Profiling of Nine Phenotypic Aspergillus nidulans Isolates: A Case Series From North India.

MicrobiologyOpen·2026
Same author

Simplified method for measuring volatile organic chemicals in newly manufactured neonatal incubators.

Toxicology mechanisms and methods·2026
Same author

Microneedle-based injection of Fungizone/Amphotericin B: an effective treatment for American cutaneous leishmaniasis in mice.

Drug delivery·2026
Same author

Laser-induced graphene on the surface of carbon-coated 3D-printed microneedle arrays for minimally invasive electrochemical detection of olanzapine.

Journal of materials chemistry. B·2026
Same author

Nanobiosensors: A Potential Tool to Decipher the Nexus Between SARS-CoV-2 Infection and Gut Dysbiosis.

Sensors (Basel, Switzerland)·2026
Same journal

Zinc-polydopamine nanozyme promotes mitochondrial biogenesis and alleviates inflammation and muscle atrophy during the perioperative period of surgery.

Journal of materials science. Materials in medicine·2026
Same journal

Immuno-instructive biomaterials for coronary artery disease and myocardial infarction repair.

Journal of materials science. Materials in medicine·2026
Same journal

Effect of topical nanoemulsion of minoxidil on animal hair growth: an in vivo study.

Journal of materials science. Materials in medicine·2026
Same journal

Selective cytotoxicity of zinc peroxide and tetrapodal zinc oxide micro-nanoparticles against breast cancer cells: synthesis, characterization, and therapeutic potential.

Journal of materials science. Materials in medicine·2026
Same journal

Progress and challenges of tantalum-containing biomaterials in regenerative medicine applications.

Journal of materials science. Materials in medicine·2026
Same journal

Synchronizing degradation with regeneration: a model-driven framework for designing biodegradable biomaterials in bone tissue engineering.

Journal of materials science. Materials in medicine·2026
See all related articles

Stereolithography and two-photon polymerization enable advanced tissue engineering scaffolds. These 3D printing methods create precise structures for cell growth and nutrient transport, including patient-specific implants.

Area of Science:

  • Biomaterials Science
  • Tissue Engineering
  • Additive Manufacturing

Background:

  • Computer-aided additive fabrication technologies, including rapid prototyping and 3D printing, are crucial for creating tissue engineering scaffolds.
  • These scaffolds act as matrices for cell ingrowth, vascularization, and nutrient/waste transport.
  • Stereolithography, a photopolymerization-based technique, allows for precise microscale feature fabrication from computer models.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the application of stereolithography for processing various biomaterials for tissue engineering scaffolds.
  • To discuss the incorporation of bioceramics into scaffolds fabricated via stereolithography.
  • To explore the use of advanced photopolymerization techniques like two-photon polymerization for enhanced scaffold fabrication.

Main Methods:

More Related Videos

Core/shell Printing Scaffolds For Tissue Engineering Of Tubular Structures
05:52

Core/shell Printing Scaffolds For Tissue Engineering Of Tubular Structures

Published on: September 27, 2019

9.8K
Viability of Bioprinted Cellular Constructs Using a Three Dispenser Cartesian Printer
07:05

Viability of Bioprinted Cellular Constructs Using a Three Dispenser Cartesian Printer

Published on: September 22, 2015

9.8K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: May 5, 2026

Generation of Tissue Spheroids via a 3D Printed Stamp-Like Device
06:39

Generation of Tissue Spheroids via a 3D Printed Stamp-Like Device

Published on: October 6, 2022

2.4K
Core/shell Printing Scaffolds For Tissue Engineering Of Tubular Structures
05:52

Core/shell Printing Scaffolds For Tissue Engineering Of Tubular Structures

Published on: September 27, 2019

9.8K
Viability of Bioprinted Cellular Constructs Using a Three Dispenser Cartesian Printer
07:05

Viability of Bioprinted Cellular Constructs Using a Three Dispenser Cartesian Printer

Published on: September 22, 2015

9.8K
  • Review of literature on stereolithography for processing trimethylene carbonate, polycaprolactone, and poly(D,L-lactide)-poly(propylene fumarate) based materials.
  • Examination of methods for incorporating bioceramic fillers into scaffolds.
  • Analysis of two-photon polymerization for fabricating scaffolds with sub-micron features.

Main Results:

  • Stereolithography is effective for fabricating scaffolds from various polymers and bioceramic composites.
  • Patient-specific implantable scaffolds can be produced using stereolithography.
  • Two-photon polymerization offers higher resolution for creating intricate scaffold architectures compared to conventional stereolithography.

Conclusions:

  • Stereolithography is a versatile technology for producing diverse tissue engineering scaffolds.
  • The integration of bioceramics enhances scaffold properties for bone regeneration applications.
  • Advanced photopolymerization techniques like two-photon polymerization hold promise for fabricating scaffolds with nanoscale precision.