3D Cell Culture: Fabrication of Hydrogel Particles of Defined Shapes Using Superhydrophobic-Hydrophilic Micropatterns (Adv.

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Title3D Cell Culture: Fabrication of Hydrogel Particles of Defined Shapes Using Superhydrophobic-Hydrophilic Micropatterns (Adv.
Publication TypePapers in Scientific Journals
Year of Publication2016
AuthorsNeto A. I., Demir K., Popova A. A., Oliveira M. B., Mano J. F., and Levkin P. A.
Abstract

High-throughput fabrication of freestanding hydrogel particles with defined geometry and size for 3D cell culture, cell screenings, and modular tissue engineering is reported. The method employs discontinuous dewetting using superhydrophobic–hydrophilic micropatterns.

JournalAdvanced Materials
Volume28
Issue35
Pagination7613–7619
Date Published2016-09-15
PublisherWiley Periodicals, Inc.
ISSN1521-4095
DOI10.1002/adma.201602350
URLhttp://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/adma.201602350/full
KeywordsHigh-throughput fabrication, hydrogel, superhydrophobic–hydrophilic micropatterns
RightsopenAccess
Peer reviewedyes
Statuspublished

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