Project

Biominerals (Calcium Phosphates) embedded in organic matter (collagen), proteins, and water form a major part of calcified tissues (bone), an excellent example of microstructurally graded material. Bones help maintain skeletal stability, blood production, and pH modulation, protecting and giving movement to organs owing to their high toughness. Over the centuries, researchers have been trying to design and develop material systems for bioimplants that can mimic natural human tissues. Bioimplants that are structurally, physically, mechanically, and functionally similar will accelerate tissue regeneration and repair, and will eventually get resorbed. Bio-printed scaffolds hold great potential to provide patient specific, safe, and lifelong solutions for grafting and transplantation.