Functionally Graded 3D-Printed Scaffolds through Direct Ink Writing: Bridging Ceramics and Metals for Enhanced Multifunctionality

Over two million bone grafts are performed worldwide, each year. The preferred method is using autografts, but there are two important downsides. There is often insufficient tissue to harvest and the scar at the harvesting side is painfull for the patient. Therefore there exists a great need to improve synthetic grafts.<br/><br/>Traditionally,...