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Nele Pien

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28 Results

2026

Structure-function relationship of methacryloyl-modified gelatin revealed by proteomics and 3D modeling

Laurens ParmentierFabrice BrayJoeri Van MeersscheTom GheysensEvelien WynendaeleChristian RolandoSandra Van VlierbergheNele Pien

A1 Journal Article in APPLIED MATERIALS TODAY

2025

Exploring the impact of volumetric additive manufacturing of photo-crosslinkable gelatin on mesenchymal stromal cell behavior and differentiation

Nele PienBryan BogaertMarguerite MeeremansCezar-Stefan PopoviciPeter DubruelCatharina De SchauwerSandra Van Vlierberghe

A1 Journal Article in ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING

Multi-modal assessment of recycled polyethylene terephthalate composites in additive manufacturing : the role of carbon fiber

Ahmad Shawki CharkiehYifan ZhuSofie HuysmanEfstratios PolyzosAstrid QuaakNele PienNathan CarpentierMatthieu BooneLincy Pyl

A1 Journal Article in POLYMER COMPOSITES

Radiopaque poly(5-acrylamido-2,4,6-triiodoisophthalic acid)-based copolymers as theranostic carriers for image-guided drug delivery

Kristyna KolouchovaNele PienFatma Nalan Çetin PontilloZulfiya CernochovaJoeri Van MeersscheMiroslav SloufAntonio BaraOndrej GroborzMartin HrubySandra Van Vlierberghe

A1 Journal Article in NANOSCALE

2024

Digital light processing : a novel approach to in vitro vascular wall model with hyperglycemia-induced alterations

Ianina PokholenkoMarguerite MeeremansNele PienCatharina De SchauwerSandra Van Vlierberghe

Digital light processing of photo-crosslinkable hydrogels towards an equine vascular wall model.

Ianina PokholenkoMarguerite MeeremansNele PienCatharina De SchauwerSandra Van Vlierberghe

Exploring the fabrication of shape-memory stents using volumetric 3D printing

Antonio Jaén OrtegaQuinten ThijssenNele PienSandra Van Vlierberghe

Injectable hydrogels combined with MSCs to treat bone cysts in horses

Anna MokryMarguerite MeeremansNele PienLana Van DammeSandra Van VlierbergheCatharina De Schauwer

Melt electrowriting of poly(ε-caprolactone) – poly(ethylene glycol) backbone polymer blend scaffolds with improved hydrophilicity and functionality

Conor DarrochFrancesco DigeronimoGiuseppe AsaroManon MinsartNele PienSandra Van VlierbergheMichael G Monaghan

A1 Journal Article in BIOMEDICAL MATERIALS

Tailorable acrylate-endcapped urethane-based polymers for precision in digital light processing : versatile solutions for biomedical applications

Nele PienNicolas DerooseMarguerite MeeremansCharlotte PerneelCezar-Stefan PopoviciPeter DubruelCatharina De SchauwerSandra Van Vlierberghe

A1 Journal Article in BIOMATERIALS ADVANCES

Toward in vitro vascular wall models : digital light processing of acrylate‐edcapped urethane‐based polymers into tubular constructs

Nele PienIanina PokholenkoNicolas DerooseCharlotte PerneelRafaelle VinturelleMarguerite MeeremansDiego MantovaniSandra Van VlierbergheCatharina De Schauwer

A1 Journal Article in MACROMOLECULAR CHEMISTRY AND PHYSICS

2023

Melt electrowriting of a biocompatible photo‐crosslinkable poly(D,L‐lactic acid)/poly(ε‐caprolactone)‐based material with tunable mechanical and functionalization properties

Conor DarrochGiuseppe A. AsaroCoralie GréantMeenakshi SukuNele PienSandra Van VlierbergheMichael G. Monaghan

A1 Journal Article in JOURNAL OF BIOMEDICAL MATERIALS RESEARCH PART A

Polymeric reinforcements for cellularized collagen-based vascular wall models : influence of the scaffold architecture on the mechanical and biological properties

Nele PienDalila Di FrancescoFrancesco CopesMichael Bartolf-KoppVictor ChausseMarguerite MeeremansMarta PeguerolesTomasz JüngstCatharina De SchauwerFrancesca Boccafoschi et al.

A1 Journal Article in FRONTIERS IN BIOENGINEERING AND BIOTECHNOLOGY

Tissue engineering of skeletal muscle, tendons and nerves : a review of manufacturing strategies to meet structural and functional requirements

Nele PienH. KrzyslakShraavya Shastry KallajeJoeri Van MeersscheD. MantovaniCatharina De SchauwerPeter DubruelSandra Van VlierbergheC.P. Pennisi

A1 Journal Article in APPLIED MATERIALS TODAY

2022

Design and development of a reinforced tubular electrospun construct for the repair of ruptures of deep flexor tendons

Nele PienIan PeetersLiesbet DeconinckLana Van DammeLieven De WildeAnn MartensSandra Van VlierbergheArn MignonPeter Dubruel

Design of an electrospun tubular construct combining a mechanical and biological approach to improve tendon repair

Nele PienYnse Van de MaeleLaurens ParmentierMarguerite MeeremansA. MignonCatharina De SchauwerIan PeetersLaura De WildeAnn MartensD. Mantovani et al.

A1 Journal Article in JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE-MATERIALS IN MEDICINE

Design, development and validation of tubular constructs for regenerative medicine

Nele PienDiego MantovaniSandra Van VlierberghePeter Dubruel

Flexor tendon repair using a reinforced tubular, medicated electrospun construct

Ian PeetersNele PienArn MignonLana Van DammePeter DubruelSandra Van VlierbergheDiego MantovaniValérie VermeulenDavid CreytensAlexander Van Tongel et al.

A1 Journal Article in JOURNAL OF ORTHOPAEDIC RESEARCH

Melt electrowriting of a photo-crosslinkable poly(epsilon-caprolactone)-based material into tubular constructs with predefined architecture and tunable mechanical properties

Nele PienMichael Bartolf-KoppLaurens ParmentierJasper DelaeyLobke De VosDiego MantovaniSandra Van VlierberghePeter DubruelTomasz Jungst

A1 Journal Article in MACROMOLECULAR MATERIALS AND ENGINEERING

Proteomics as a tool to gain next level insights into photo-crosslinkable biopolymer modifications

Nele PienFabrice BrayTom GheysensLiesbeth TytgatChristian RolandoDiego MantovaniPeter DubruelSandra Van Vlierberghe

A1 Journal Article in BIOACTIVE MATERIALS

The effect of carbon fiber content on physico-mechanical properties of recycled poly(ethylene terephthalate) composites additively manufactured with fused filament fabrication

Amalia KatalagarianakisBabs Van de VoordeNele PienEfstratios PolyzosIvica DuretekClemens HolzerLudwig CardonKatrien V. BernaertsDanny Van HemelrijckSandra Van Vlierberghe et al.

A1 Journal Article in ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING

Tubular bioartificial organs : from physiological requirements to fabrication processes and resulting properties : a critical review

Nele PienSara PalladinoFrancesco CopesGabriele CandianiPeter DubruelSandra Van VlierbergheDiego Mantovani

A1 Journal Article in CELLS TISSUES ORGANS

2021

Design and development of a reinforced tubular electrospun construct for the repair of ruptures of deep flexor tendons

Nele PienIan PeetersLiesbet DeconinckLana Van DammeLieven De WildeAnn MartensSandra Van VlierberghePeter DubruelArn Mignon

A1 Journal Article in MATERIALS SCIENCE & ENGINEERING C-MATERIALS FOR BIOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS

Development of photo-crosslinkable collagen hydrogel building blocks for vascular tissue engineering applications : a superior alternative to methacrylated gelatin?

Nele PienDaniele PezzoliJasper Van HoorickFrancesco CopesMargot VansteenlandMadalina AlbuBruno De MeulenaerDiego MantovaniSandra Van VlierberghePeter Dubruel

A1 Journal Article in MATERIALS SCIENCE & ENGINEERING C-MATERIALS FOR BIOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS

Hydrogel processing techniques and vascular tissue engineering

Nele PienSandra Van VlierberghePeter DubruelDiego Mantovani

Bookchapter in Injectable hydrogels for 3D bioprinting

2019

Collagen-based tissue engineering strategies for vascular medicine

Francesco CopesNele PienSandra Van VlierbergheFrancesca BoccafoschiDiego Mantovani

A1 Journal Article in FRONTIERS IN BIOENGINEERING AND BIOTECHNOLOGY

Combined effect of Laponite and polymer molecular weight on the cell-interactive properties of synthetic PEO-based hydrogels

Arn MignonDaniele PezzoliEmilie ProuvéLucie LévesqueAysu ArslanNele PienDavid SchaubroeckJasper Van HoorickDiego MantovaniSandra Van Vlierberghe et al.

A1 Journal Article in REACTIVE & FUNCTIONAL POLYMERS

2016

Indirect solid freeform fabrication of an initiator-free photocrosslinkable hydrogel precursor for the creation of porous scaffolds

Annemie HoubenNele PienXi LuFrancesca BisiJasper Van HoorickMatthieu BoonePatrice RooseHugues Van den BergenDirk BontinckTim Bowden et al.

A1 Journal Article in MACROMOLECULAR BIOSCIENCE