Coincident with the convergence of a unique layered solid freeform fabrication (SFF) technologies along with microfabrication techniques, a three-dimensional bioprinted micro-organ can serve as an in vitro platform for cell culture, drug screening, or to elicit further biological insights, particularly for NASAs interest of a flight-suitable high-fidelity microscale platform to study drug metabolism in space and planetary environments. This book details the principles, methodology, and engineering science basis that undergird the direct cell writing fabrication process development...

In this book, Wei Sun discusses the nature of Xunzi's Confucian philosophy through a comprehensive comparison with Confucius, Mencius, and thinkers of other schools such as Zhuangzi, Mozi, and Shang Yang. Through exploring the challenges confronting Confucian teachings during the time of Xunzi, on issues of learning and knowledge, the debate over human nature and the implications for moral cultivation and the ways of government, and problem of reconciling utopian morality and political realities, Wei Sun shows how Xunzi improved upon the earlier moral, social and political philosophies of...

This book presents advances in additive manufacturing techniques, the utilization of plasma chemistry to enhance surface functionalization, and manipulation of photo-polymerization to investigate new approaches to assemble cell-laden microfluidics. Specifically; studying of SU-8's potential to serve as a bio-compatible material for the development of microfluidic chips with enhanced cell attachment and proliferation. Utilizing a digital mirroring system with a multi-nozzle biologics deposition system to assemble cell-laden microfluidics. Exploring a freeform micro-plasma system for the...