High-Resolution Heterogeneous Hydrogel Printing Using a Home Projector.

ABSTRACT: Soft hydrogels are being increasingly recognized for their versatility and unique properties, making them attractive for a range of applications in tissue engineering, biomedical devices, and beyond. Among fabrication methods, 3D printing stands out for its precise control over material distribution, enabling the creation of complex structures. Traditional printing methods, however, struggle to produce heterogeneous hydrogels with diverse properties. Here, a novel approach is introduced utilizing polyvinyl alcohol bearing styrylpyridinium groups (PVA-SbQ) for high-resolution heterogeneous hydrogel printing. By leveraging the photoreactive nature of PVA-SbQ, precise control over crosslinking time at different positions within a PVA-SbQ hydrogel is demonstrated using a simple home projector.

SUBMITTER: Li Z 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12641360 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature