Development and Evaluation of Alginate–Gelatin Composite Hydrogels via 3D Printing Technology for Pharmaceutical Applications
TLDR 3D printed alginate-gelatin hydrogels are promising for drug delivery and testing treatments for diseases like Alzheimer's.
The study successfully developed alginate-gelatin-based composite hydrogel scaffolds using 3D printing technology, which demonstrated shear thinning properties and non-Newtonian pseudoplastic behavior in most formulations. The 3D printed hydrogels exhibited high porosity and accurately aligned intersections, making them suitable for pharmaceutical applications. These hydrogel composites are intended for future drug screening tests, particularly in developing treatments for neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's, and can also serve as drug delivery systems.
