Systematic development and bioprinting of novel nanostructured multi-material bioinks for bone tissue engineering.

A functional bioink with potential in bone tissue engineering must be subjected to critical investigation throughout its intended lifespan. The aim of this study was to develop alginate-gelatin-based (Alg-Gel) multicomponent bioinks systematically and to assess the short- and long-term exposure responses of human bone marrow stromal cells (hBMSCs) printed within these bioinks with and without crosslinking. The first generation of bioinks was established by incorporating a range of cellulose nanofibrils (CNFs), to evaluate their effect on viscosity, printability and cell viability.

Health and social care professionals' perspective on the interprofessional competencies required in palliative care.

Competent professionals are essential when delivering patient-centered and individual palliative care to patients and their families. However, interprofessional competencies for health and social care professionals in specialized palliative care have not been defined. The purpose of this study was to describe the competencies required for good interprofessional teamwork in specialized palliative care from the perspective of health and social care professionals.

Accelerated design of solid bio-based foams for plastics substitutes.

Biobased substitutes for plastics are a future necessity. However, the design of substitute materials with similar or improved properties is a known challenge. Here we show an example case of optimizing the mechanical properties of a fully biobased methylcellulose-fiber composite material.

Nursing students' perceptions of interaction in a multiplayer virtual reality simulation: A qualitative descriptive study.

Aim: To describe nursing students' perceptions of interaction in a multiplayer virtual reality (MPVR) simulation.

Design: A qualitative descriptive study.

Methods: Second-semester nursing students (n = 24) participated in pairs in MPVR simulations and semi-structured interviews.

A simple approach to produce hydrophobic biobased coatings using methylcellulose and organosolv lignin.

Substituting plastics with circular and sustainable alternatives has increasingly become a priority. Protective coatings, crucial components in numerous industries, are now in demand for biodegradable options to replace their plastic-based counterparts. Being one of nature's most abundant components, lignin remains underutilized, and this study focuses on investigating its potential for the production of biobased coatings.