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. 2023 Jan 3;27:1. doi: 10.1186/s40824-022-00338-7

Table 1.

Advantages and disadvantages of mainstream bioprinting technology

Technology Type Advantage Disadvantage Reference
Inkjet-based Bioprinting

Fast speed

Low cost

Strong simulation

Easy clogging of nozzles

Limited ink viscosity

Uneven ink size

Poor sequence lines

[21, 2326]
Laser-based Bioprinting

High resolution

High cell viability

Wide range of cell density

Wide range of biomaterial viscosity

Photocrosslinker toxicity

Photo-induced gene mutation

Expensive

Time consuming

[2731]
Extrusion-based Bioprinting

Extensibility

Easy to operate

High versatility

Low price

Wide range of cell density

Wide range of biomaterial viscosity

Low resolution

Low cell viability

[12, 24, 3236]