3D printing to innovate biopolymer materials for demanding applications: A review

Alginate: Properties and biomedical applications

Lee, K. Y., & Mooney, D. J. (2011) · Progress in Polymer Science · doi:10.1016/j.progpolymsci.2011.06.003 · Cited by 8,477

3D bioprinting of tissues and organs

Murphy, S. V., & Atala, A. (2014) · Nature Biotechnology · doi:10.1038/nbt.2958 · Cited by 7,034

Silk-based biomaterials

Altman, G. H., Diaz, F., Jakuba, C., Calabro, T., Horan, R. L., Chen, J., Lu, H., Richmond, J., & Kaplan, D. L. (2003) · Biomaterials · doi:10.1016/s0142-9612(02)00353-8 · Cited by 3,458

Chitosan—A versatile semi-synthetic polymer in biomedical applications

Dash, M., Chiellini, E., Ottenbrite, R. M., & Chiellini, E. (2011) · Progress in Polymer Science · doi:10.1016/j.progpolymsci.2011.02.001 · Cited by 2,920

Functional and bioactive properties of collagen and gelatin from alternative sources: A review

Gómez-Guillén, M. C., Giménez, B., López-Caballero, M. E., & Montero, P. (2011) · Food Hydrocolloids · doi:10.1016/j.foodhyd.2011.02.007 · Cited by 2,078

Inkjet Printing of Functional and Structural Materials: Fluid Property Requirements, Feature Stability, and Resolution

Derby, B. (2010) · Annual Review of Materials Research · doi:10.1146/annurev-matsci-070909-104502 · Cited by 1,992

Printing three-dimensional tissue analogues with decellularized extracellular matrix bioink

Pati, F., Jang, J., Ha, D.-H., Won Kim, S., Rhie, J.-W., Shim, J.-H., Kim, D.-H., & Cho, D.-W. (2014) · Nature Communications · doi:10.1038/ncomms4935 · Cited by 1,904

25th Anniversary Article: Engineering Hydrogels for Biofabrication

Malda, J., Visser, J., Melchels, F. P., Jüngst, T., Hennink, W. E., Dhert, W. J. A., Groll, J., & Hutmacher, D. W. (2013) · Advanced Materials · doi:10.1002/adma.201302042 · Cited by 1,901

3D bioprinting of collagen to rebuild components of the human heart

Lee, A., Hudson, A. R., Shiwarski, D. J., Tashman, J. W., Hinton, T. J., Yerneni, S., Bliley, J. M., Campbell, P. G., & Feinberg, A. W. (2019) · Science · doi:10.1126/science.aav9051 · Cited by 1,782

Materials design for bone-tissue engineering

Koons, G. L., Diba, M., & Mikos, A. G. (2020) · Nature Reviews Materials · doi:10.1038/s41578-020-0204-2 · Cited by 1,769

Recent advances in 3D-printed polylactide and polycaprolactone-based biomaterials for tissue engineering applications.

Arif, Z. U., Khalid, M. Y., Noroozi, R., Sadeghianmaryan, A., Jalalvand, M., & Hossain, M. (2022) · International Journal of Biological Macromolecules · doi:10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2022.07.140 · Cited by 395

Additive manufacturing of sustainable biomaterials for biomedical applications

Arif, Z. U., Khalid, M. Y., Noroozi, R., Hossain, M., Shi, H., Tariq, A., Ramakrishna, S., & Umer, R. (2023) · Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences · doi:10.1016/j.ajps.2023.100812 · Cited by 236

Rheology of edible food inks from 2D/3D/4D printing, and its role in future 5D/6D printing

Cheng, Y., Fu, Y., Ma, L., Yap, P. L., Losic, D., Wang, H., & Zhang, Y.-H. (2022) · Food Hydrocolloids · doi:10.1016/j.foodhyd.2022.107855 · Cited by 188

Material jetting for advanced applications: A state-of-the-art review, gaps and future directions

Elkaseer, A., Chen, K. J., Janhsen, J. C., Refle, O., Hagenmeyer, V., & Scholz, S. G. (2022) · Additive manufacturing · doi:10.1016/j.addma.2022.103270 · Cited by 198

Starch modification for non-food, industrial applications: Market intelligence and critical review

Adewale, P., Yancheshmeh, M. S., & Lam, E. (2022) · Carbohydrate Polymers · doi:10.1016/j.carbpol.2022.119590 · Cited by 197

Recent advances in 3D printing of tough hydrogels: A review

Zhang, X. N., Zheng, Q., & Wu, Z. L. (2022) · Composites Part B Engineering · doi:10.1016/j.compositesb.2022.109895 · Cited by 188

Current Status and Future Perspectives of Supports and Protocols for Enzyme Immobilization

Cavalcante, F. T. T., Cavalcante, A. L. G., de Sousa, I. G., Neto, F. S., & dos Santos, J. C. S. (2021) · Catalysts · doi:10.3390/catal11101222 · Cited by 158

Selected Biopolymers’ Processing and Their Applications: A Review

Flórez, M., Cazón, P., & Vázquez, M. (2023) · Polymers · doi:10.3390/polym15030641 · Cited by 156

Smart 3D Printed Hydrogel Skin Wound Bandages: A Review

Tsegay, F., Elsherif, M., & Butt, H. (2022) · Polymers · doi:10.3390/polym14051012 · Cited by 142

Recent Advances in Polymer-based 3D Printing for Wastewater Treatment Application: An Overview

Yusoff, N. H. M., Teo, L.-R. I., Phang, S. J., Wong, V.-L., Cheah, K. H., & Lim, S. S. (2021) · Chemical Engineering Journal · doi:10.1016/j.cej.2021.132311 · Cited by 123

A 3D Food Printing Process for the New Normal Era: A Review

Lee, J. (2021) · Processes · doi:10.3390/pr9091495 · Cited by 112

3D and 4D Bioprinting Technologies: A Game Changer for the Biomedical Sector?

Noroozi, R., Arif, Z. U., Taghvaei, H., Khalid, M. Y., Sahbafar, H., Hadi, A., Sadeghianmaryan, A., & Chen, D. (2023) · Annals of Biomedical Engineering · doi:10.1007/s10439-023-03243-9 · Cited by 108

4D Printing: Technological and Manufacturing Renaissance

Khalid, M. Y., Arif, Z. U., & Ahmed, W. (2022) · Macromolecular Materials and Engineering · doi:10.1002/mame.202200003 · Cited by 104

Dual encapsulation of β-carotene by β-cyclodextrin and chitosan for 3D printing application

Wang, H., Hu, L., Peng, L., Du, J., Lan, M., Cheng, Y., Ma, L., & Zhang, Y. (2022) · Food Chemistry · doi:10.1016/j.foodchem.2022.132088 · Cited by 88

Natural polymer starch-based materials for flexible electronic sensor development: A review of recent progress

Xie, F. (2024) · Carbohydrate Polymers · doi:10.1016/j.carbpol.2024.122116 · Cited by 77

Biodegradable Polymers—a Review on Properties, Processing, and Degradation Mechanism

Cakmak, O. K. (2023) · Circular Economy and Sustainability · doi:10.1007/s43615-023-00277-y · Cited by 76

Personalized nutrition with 3D-printed foods: a systematic review on the impact of different additives

Abedini, A., Sohrabvandi, S., Sadighara, P., Hosseini, H., Farhoodi, M., Assadpour, E., Alizadeh Sani, M., Zhang, F., Seyyedi-Mansour, S., & Jafari, S. M. (2024) · Advances in Colloid and Interface Science · doi:10.1016/j.cis.2024.103181 · Cited by 71

Alginate/Gelatin‐Based Hydrogel with Soy Protein/Peptide Powder for 3D Printing Tissue‐Engineering Scaffolds to Promote Angiogenesis

Liu, Y., Hu, Q., Dong, W., Liu, S., Zhang, H., & Gu, Y. (2022) · Macromolecular Bioscience · doi:10.1002/mabi.202100413 · Cited by 70

Structural, rheological, and gelling characteristics of starch-based materials in context to 3D food printing applications in precision nutrition.

Wu, H., Sang, S.-Y., Weng, P.-F., Pan, D., Wu, Z.-F., Yang, J.-S., Liu, L.-Y., Farag, M. A., Xiao, J.-Q., & Liu, L.-L. (2023) · Comprehensive Reviews in Food Science and Food Safety · doi:10.1111/1541-4337.13217 · Cited by 53

Three-Dimensional Printing of Cellulose/Covalent Organic Frameworks (CelloCOFs) for CO 2 Adsorption and Water Treatment

Abdelhamid, H. N., Sultan, S., & Mathew, A. P. (2023) · ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces · doi:10.1021/acsami.3c13966 · Cited by 65

Innovative Polymer Composites with Natural Fillers Produced by Additive Manufacturing (3D Printing)—A Literature Review

Anwajler, B., Zdybel, E., & Tomaszewska‐Ciosk, E. (2023) · Polymers · doi:10.3390/polym15173534 · Cited by 68

An Overview of Natural Polymers as Reinforcing Agents for 3D Printing

Sabbatini, B., Cambriani, A., Cespi, M., Palmieri, G. F., Perinelli, D. R., & Bonacucina, G. (2021) · ChemEngineering · doi:10.3390/chemengineering5040078 · Cited by 63

Recent Advances in the Carotenoids Added to Food Packaging Films: A Review

Roy, S., Deshmukh, R. K., Tripathi, S., Gaikwad, K. K., Das, S. S., & Sharma, D. (2023) · Foods · doi:10.3390/foods12214011 · Cited by 61

Smart biomaterials: From 3D printing to 4D bioprinting

Amukarimi, S., Rezvani, Z., Eghtesadi, N., & Mozafari, M. (2022) · Methods · doi:10.1016/j.ymeth.2022.07.006 · Cited by 64

3D printing of cellulose/leaf-like zeolitic imidazolate frameworks (CelloZIF-L) for adsorption of carbon dioxide (CO 2 ) and heavy metal ions

Abdelhamid, H. N., Sultan, S., & Mathew, A. P. (2023) · Dalton Transactions · doi:10.1039/d2dt04168e · Cited by 58

Application of polysaccharide-based biopolymers as supports in photocatalytic treatment of water and wastewater: a review

Sohouli, E., Irannejad, N., Ziarati, A., Ehrlich, H., Rahimi‐Nasrabadi, M., Ahmadi, F., & Luque, R. (2022) · Environmental Chemistry Letters · doi:10.1007/s10311-022-01456-3 · Cited by 50

Polysaccharide‐based biomaterials in a journey from 3D to 4D printing

Shokrani, H., Shokrani, A., Seidi, F., Mashayekhi, M., Kar, S., Nedeljković, D., Kuang, T., Saeb, M. R., & Mozafari, M. (2023) · Bioengineering & Translational Medicine · doi:10.1002/btm2.10503 · Cited by 52

Biopolymer-Based Multilayer Films and Coatings for Food Preservation: an Update of the Recent Development

Xie, F. (2023) · Current Food Science and Technology Reports · doi:10.1007/s43555-023-00002-8 · Cited by 48

Alginate-based nanocomposites for food preservation: Recent progress showcasing heightened material properties and functionalities

Xie, F. (2024) · Advanced Nanocomposites · doi:10.1016/j.adna.2024.07.002 · Cited by 48

A fluid-supported 3D hydrogel bioprinting method

Beh, C. W., Yew, D. S., Chai, R. J., Chin, S. Y., Seow, Y., & Hoon, S. S. (2021) · Biomaterials · doi:10.1016/j.biomaterials.2021.121034 · Cited by 46

Microinterfaces in biopolymer-based bicontinuous hydrogels guide rapid 3D cell migration

Xu, K. L., Caprio, N. D., Fallahi, H., Dehghany, M., Davidson, M. D., Laforest, L. G., Cheung, B. C. H., Zhang, Y., Wu, M., Shenoy, V. B., et al. (2024) · Nature Communications · doi:10.1038/s41467-024-46774-y · Cited by 44

Towards the development of foods 3D printer: Trends and technologies for foods printing

Neamah, H. A., & Tandio, J. (2024) · Heliyon · doi:10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e33882 · Cited by 43

Advancing 3D Printing through Integration of Machine Learning with Algae‐Based Biopolymers

Sofian, A. D. A. B. A., Lim, H. R., Chew, K. W., & Show, P.-L. (2024) · ChemBioEng Reviews · doi:10.1002/cben.202300054 · Cited by 49

3D-Printed Hydrogels from Natural Polymers for Biomedical Applications: Conventional Fabrication Methods, Current Developments, Advantages, and Challenges

Uysal, B., Madduma‐Bandarage, U. S. K., Jayasinghe, H. G., & Madihally, S. V. (2025) · Gels · doi:10.3390/gels11030192 · Cited by 41

Progress on 3D‐Printed Metal‐Organic Frameworks with Hierarchical Structures

Lieu, W. Y., Fang, D., Tay, K. J., Li, X. L., Chu, W. C., Ang, Y. S., Li, D., Ang, L. K., Wang, Y., & Yang, H. Y. (2022) · Advanced Materials Technologies · doi:10.1002/admt.202200023 · Cited by 37

Augmenting corn starch gel printability for architectural 3D modeling for customized food

Xian, D., Wu, L., Lin, K., Liu, P., Wu, S., Yuan, Y., & Xie, F. (2024) · Food Hydrocolloids · doi:10.1016/j.foodhyd.2024.110294 · Cited by 34

Recent advances in the medical applications of two-dimensional MXene nanosheets

Paramasivam, G., Prasad, Y. S., Atchudan, R., Arya, S. K., & Sundramoorthy, A. K. (2024) · Nanomedicine · doi:10.1080/17435889.2024.2422806 · Cited by 34

Femtosecond laser polishing of additively manufactured parts at grazing incidence

Li, N., Fan, P., Zhu, Q., Cui, B., Silvain, J., & Lu, Y. (2022) · Applied Surface Science · doi:10.1016/j.apsusc.2022.155833 · Cited by 32

Current significance and future perspective of 3D-printed bio-based polymers for applications in energy conversion and storage system

Putri, K. N. A., Intasanta, V., & Hoven, V. P. (2024) · Heliyon · doi:10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e25873 · Cited by 32

Evaluation of physicochemical properties of starch-protein gels: Printability and postprocessing

Carvajal-Mena, N., Tabilo‐Munizaga, G., Pérez‐Won, M., Herrera‐Lavados, C., Lemus-Mondaca, R. A., & Moreno‐Osorio, L. (2023) · LWT · doi:10.1016/j.lwt.2023.114797 · Cited by 31

Numerical investigation on the viscoelastic polymer flow in material extrusion additive manufacturing

Zhang, H., Ye, F., Chen, F., Yuan, W., & Yan, W. (2024) · Additive manufacturing · doi:10.1016/j.addma.2024.103992 · Cited by 30

3D Printing of Hydrogel Polysaccharides for Biomedical Applications: A Review

Aghajani, M., Garshasbi, H. R., Naghib, S. M., & Mozafari, M. R. (2025) · Biomedicines · doi:10.3390/biomedicines13030731 · Cited by 38

Transforming Additive Manufacturing with Artificial Intelligence: A Review of Current and Future Trends

Pancholi, S., Gupta, M. K., Bartoszuk, M., Vashishtha, G., Ross, N. S., Korkmaz, M. E., Królczyk, G., & Petrů, J. (2025) · Archives of Computational Methods in Engineering · doi:10.1007/s11831-025-10283-y · Cited by 31

Polymerizable Choline- and Imidazolium-Based Ionic Liquids Reinforced with Bacterial Cellulose for 3D-Printing

Smirnov, M. A., Fedotova, V. S., Sokolova, M. P., Nikolaeva, A. L., Elokhovskiy, V., & Karttunen, M. (2021) · Polymers · doi:10.3390/polym13183044 · Cited by 31

Evaluation of the bio-based materials utilization in shape memory polymer composites production

Uyan, M., & Çeliktaş, M. S. (2023) · European Polymer Journal · doi:10.1016/j.eurpolymj.2023.112196 · Cited by 28

3D Printing of Conducting Polymer Hydrogels for Electrostimulation‐Assisted Tissue Engineering

Tran, C. M., Yue, Z., Qin, C., Imani, K. B. C., Dottori, M., Forster, R. J., & Wallace, G. G. (2025) · Advanced Materials · doi:10.1002/adma.202507779 · Cited by 28

Recent Advances in Cellulose-Based Hydrogels Prepared by Ionic Liquid-Based Processes

Taokaew, S. (2023) · Gels · doi:10.3390/gels9070546 · Cited by 28

Recent Progress and Trends in the Development of Electrospun and 3D Printed Polymeric-Based Materials to Overcome Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR)

Caracciolo, P. C., Abraham, G. A., Battaglia, E. S., & Abel, S. B. (2023) · Pharmaceutics · doi:10.3390/pharmaceutics15071964 · Cited by 26

Artificial Intelligence and Multiscale Modeling for Sustainable Biopolymers and Bioinspired Materials

Wang, X. Q., Jin, Z., Ravichandran, D., & Gu, G. X. (2025) · Advanced Materials · doi:10.1002/adma.202416901 · Cited by 26

3D printing of biomaterials for biomedical applications: a review

Bhatti, S. S., & Singh, J. (2023) · International Journal on Interactive Design and Manufacturing (IJIDeM) · doi:10.1007/s12008-023-01525-z · Cited by 24

Using waste biomass to produce 3D-printed artificial biodegradable structures for coastal ecosystem restoration

Talekar, S., Barrow, C. J., Nguyen, H. C., Zolfagharian, A., Zare, S., Farjana, S. H., Macreadie, P. I., Ashraf, M., & Trevathan‐Tackett, S. M. (2024) · The Science of The Total Environment · doi:10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.171728 · Cited by 24

3D printing of PBAT-based composites filled with agro-wastes via selective laser sintering

Colucci, G., Lupone, F., Bondioli, F., & Messori, M. (2024) · European Polymer Journal · doi:10.1016/j.eurpolymj.2024.113197 · Cited by 24

A Review of Carrageenan as a Polymer Electrolyte in Energy Resource Applications

Zakaria, Z., Kamarudin, S., Osman, S. H., Mohamad, A. A., & Razali, H. (2023) · Journal of Polymers and the Environment · doi:10.1007/s10924-023-02903-0 · Cited by 21

Applications of physical and chemical treatments in plant-based gels for food 3D printing.

Liu, Z.-H., Hu, X.-N., Lu, S.-Y., Xu, B., Bai, C.-Y., Ma, T., & Song, Y. (2024) · Journal of Food Science · doi:10.1111/1750-3841.17101 · Cited by 20

A self-expandable C-shaped 3D printing tracheal stent for combinatorial controlled paclitaxel release and tracheal support

Chen, Z., Jin, Z., Yang, L., Liu, Y., Liu, J., Cai, S., Shen, Y., & Guo, S. (2022) · Materials Today Chemistry · doi:10.1016/j.mtchem.2021.100760 · Cited by 17

3-Dimentional printing of polysaccharides for water-treatment: A review

Zhang, H., Xue, Y., Jiang, C., Liu, D., Zhang, L., Lang, G., Mao, T., Effrem, D. B., Iimaa, T., Surenjav, U., et al. (2024) · International Journal of Biological Macromolecules · doi:10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.131117 · Cited by 16

Organic nanomaterials applied to the manufacturing of personalized future 3D-printed foods: A review

Guo, Q. Q., Zhang, M., MUJUMDAR, A. S., & Li, C. (2024) · Trends in Food Science & Technology · doi:10.1016/j.tifs.2024.104835 · Cited by 15

Collagen as a diversely structural biomaterial: From assembly strategies to potential applications in food industry

Wang, Y., Chen, Y., Li, Y., Zuo, D., Huang, X., Tian, X., Li, Y., & Wang, W. (2024) · Food Hydrocolloids · doi:10.1016/j.foodhyd.2024.110694 · Cited by 14

Review of the Green Composite: Importance of Biopolymers, Uses and Challenges

Zorah, M., Mudhafar, M., Majhool, A. A., Abbood, S. F., Alsailawi, H. A., Karhib, M. M., & Mustapa, I. R. (2023) · Journal of Advanced Research in Fluid Mechanics and Thermal Sciences · doi:10.37934/arfmts.111.1.194216 · Cited by 15

Smart, sustainable and controllable bio-based shape memory polymer composite fabrication

Uyan, M., & Çeliktaş, M. S. (2023) · Cellulose · doi:10.1007/s10570-023-05247-z · Cited by 12

3D printed biopolymer/black phosphorus nanoscaffolds for bone implants: A review

Wu, N., Li, J., Li, X., Wang, R., Zhang, L., Liu, Z., & Jiao, T. (2024) · International Journal of Biological Macromolecules · doi:10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.135227 · Cited by 12

Development of printable bacterial nanocellulose bioinks for bioprinting applications

Grunberg, N., Mcmeeking, A., Dieckmann, E., & Cheeseman, C. R. (2024) · Biotechnology for Sustainable Materials · doi:10.1186/s44316-024-00015-w · Cited by 11

Agricultural residues to high-value nanomaterials: Pathways to sustainability

Sanoja‐López, K. A., Cedeño-Muñoz, J. S., Rivadeneira-Mendoza, B. F., Vergara-Romero, A., Luque, R., & Rodríguez-Díaz, J. M. (2025) · Resources Conservation & Recycling Advances · doi:10.1016/j.rcradv.2025.200243 · Cited by 11

High-Performance UV-Vis Light Induces Radical Photopolymerization Using Novel 2-Aminobenzothiazole-Based Photosensitizers

Balcerak, A., Kabatc, J., Czech, Z., Nowak, M., & Mozelewska, K. (2021) · Materials · doi:10.3390/ma14247814 · Cited by 11

Three-Dimensional Printing of Hydrogel Blend Tissue Engineering Scaffolds with In Situ Delivery of Anticancer Drug for Treating Melanoma Resection-Induced Tissue Defects

Chen, X.-D., Zhang, X., Zhu, H., Lu, H. H., & Wang, M. (2024) · Journal of Functional Biomaterials · doi:10.3390/jfb15120381 · Cited by 11

Utilizing ultrafast lasers for postprocessing to improve mechanical properties of 3D-printed parts

Yadav, D. P., & Mingareev, I. (2023) · Journal of Laser Applications · doi:10.2351/7.0000804 · Cited by 10

Additive manufacturing of biopolymers

Mehrpouya, M., & Vahabi, H. (2023) · Elsevier eBooks · doi:10.1016/b978-0-323-95151-7.00002-8 · Cited by 10

Photopolymer self-growing technology: Towards multifunctional lab-on-fiber

Zhang, Y., Yu, J., Liu, Y., Liu, P., Tang, X., Zhang, Y. X., Liu, Z., & Yuan, L. (2023) · Optics & Laser Technology · doi:10.1016/j.optlastec.2023.109815 · Cited by 10

Advances in 3D printing of food and nutritional products.

Diañez, I., Martínez, I., Franco, J., Brito-de-la-Fuente, E., & Gallegos, C. (2022) · Advances in Food and Nutrition Research · doi:10.1016/bs.afnr.2021.12.003 · Cited by 9

Advancements and Challenges in 3D Printing for Wound Healing: Current Trends and Future Prospects

Gandhimathi, R., Chandrudu, J., Sripriya, D. T., Pavani, C., Jyothi, V. A., Sabarees, G., & Solomon, V. R. (2025) · Regenerative Engineering and Translational Medicine · doi:10.1007/s40883-025-00470-5 · Cited by 9

3D printing of nanoparticle-containing scaffolds for cancer phototherapy, magnetic hyperthermia therapy, and tissue regeneration

Fernandes, P. D., Silva, F. C., Magalhães, F. D., Pereira, R. F., Santos, S. G., & Pinto, A. M. (2025) · Acta Biomaterialia · doi:10.1016/j.actbio.2025.11.043 · Cited by 13

3D printed pectin-chitosan polyelectrolyte hydrogels for controlled gastrointestinal release and colon-targeted delivery

Hwang, S., Yang, K., Yoon, H. S., & Roh, Y. H. (2025) · Carbohydrate Polymers · doi:10.1016/j.carbpol.2025.124802 · Cited by 9

Natural polysaccharide-based hydrogel bioprinting for articular cartilage repair

Wu, X., Cheng, X., Kang, M., Dong, R., Zhao, J., & Qu, Y. (2023) · Frontiers in Materials · doi:10.3389/fmats.2023.1204318 · Cited by 9

Effect of carbon nanotube (CNT)-reinforced polymers and biopolymer matrix on interface damage of nanocomposite materials

Belkheir, M., Rouissat, M., Mokaddem, A., & Boutaous, A. (2023) · Emergent Materials · doi:10.1007/s42247-023-00547-3 · Cited by 9

3D printing application in biomedical - a review

Pramanik, J., Brahma, B., Pradhan, S., Senapati, M. R., Samal, A. K., & Pani, S. K. (2023) · Materials Today Proceedings · doi:10.1016/j.matpr.2023.07.046 · Cited by 9

Valorization of Grain and Oil By-Products with Special Focus on Hemicellulose Modification

Liu, X., Xie, J., Jacquet, N., & Blecker, C. S. (2024) · Polymers · doi:10.3390/polym16121750 · Cited by 8

Biopolymer-based 4D printing: Achieving heightened printability and shape morphing with composites of alginate and calcium ion-infused 2D vermiculite

Ramasamy, M. S., Kaliannagounder, V. K., Novakovic, K., Tang, F., Kar‐Narayan, S., & Xie, F. (2025) · International Journal of Biological Macromolecules · doi:10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2025.145652 · Cited by 8

Recent Advances in Biopolymer Modifications for the Generation of 3D Printable Hydrogels

Chu, Y., Zhu, P., & Chen, L. (2025) · Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry · doi:10.1021/acs.jafc.5c09488 · Cited by 9

Sustainable Biodegradable Biocomposites Reinforced With Natural Fibers: A Review on Processing, Properties, and Degradation

Ramírez, A. O., González‐Morones, P., Flores‐Silva, P. C., Sifuentes‐Nieves, I., Hernández, Z. G., Mendoza‐Tolentino, Y., Gámez, J. F. H., & Hernández‐Hernández, E. (2026) · Journal of Applied Polymer Science · doi:10.1002/app.70536 · Cited by 8

Biodegradable polymers for sustainable packaging: Fabrication methods

Chakraborty, S., Sarkar, U., Bera, D., Ghosh, C. K., & Roy, L. (2023) · Elsevier eBooks · doi:10.1016/b978-0-323-96020-5.00156-4 · Cited by 9

Biological gum-based biopolymers as advanced materials for 3D printing applications: A review

Badieh, M. M. S., Topuz, F., Demirkesen, İ., Nowacka, M., Jakubczyk, E., Mounir, S., Dehnad, D., & Falsafi, S. R. (2025) · European Polymer Journal · doi:10.1016/j.eurpolymj.2025.114212 · Cited by 7

Type‐Independent 3D Writing and Nano‐Patterning of Confined Biopolymers

Yang, U., Kang, B., Yong, M., Yang, D., Choi, S., Je, J. H., & Oh, S. S. (2023) · Advanced Science · doi:10.1002/advs.202207403 · Cited by 6

3D printing of biopolymer-based hydrogels

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