Matteo Caprioli

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318

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About

Matteo Caprioli is a leading figure in advanced biomaterials and additive manufacturing, whose work bridges the gap between synthetic materials and living tissues. His primary research focuses on self-healing hydrogels and their processing via high-resolution 3D printing technologies. Caprioli’s most influential contribution, a 2021 study on "3D-printed self-healing hydrogels via Digital Light Processing," has garnered 318 citations, marking a pivotal breakthrough. This work overcame a critical limitation of extrusion-based methods by enabling the fabrication of complex, high-fidelity structures that can autonomously repair damage—mimicking the regenerative behavior of biological tissues. His innovations hold transformative potential for biomedicine, particularly in tissue engineering, soft robotics, and implantable devices. By demonstrating that self-healing hydrogels can be processed with the speed and precision of Digital Light Processing, Caprioli has opened new avenues for creating durable, responsive materials. His research is widely recognized for its technical ingenuity and translational promise, positioning him as a key contributor to the next generation of smart, bioinspired materials.