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Muyuan Chai is pioneering the next generation of smart biomaterials through advanced 3D printing technologies. Their research centers on diffusion-induced and immersion phase separation techniques to create dynamic hydrogel scaffolds for tissue engineering. Chai’s most cited work, “Diffusion‐induced phase separation 3D printed scaffolds for dynamic tissue repair” (2024, 18 citations), introduces a novel method using hydrogen bond dissociators to transform traditionally unprocessable hydrogels into injectable, printable inks—enabling scaffolds that actively adapt within the body. Building on this, their 2025 study on “Immersion Phase Separation 3-Dimensional Printing for Strain-Stiffening Hydrogel Scaffolds” (5 citations) addresses a critical challenge in biomimicry: replicating the nonlinear mechanical behavior of natural tissues like skin and cartilage. By engineering strain-stiffening properties directly into printed constructs, Chai’s work bridges the gap between synthetic materials and biological function. These contributions position Chai at the forefront of additive manufacturing for regenerative medicine, offering scalable solutions for dynamic tissue repair that could transform surgical implants and personalized therapies.
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