Excluded Volume Effect-induced Shrinkage for Resolution Enhancement of Hydrogel Bioconstructs
Dezhi Zhou, Hui Xu, Binhan Li, Bo Li, Shuang Yu, Liliang Ouyang
This paper introduces EVER, a post-processing strategy that enhances hydrogel bioconstruct resolution through shrinkage induced by excluded volume effects, achieving significant dimensional reduction while maintaining cell viability.
bioRxiv · Oct 27, 2026 · PreprintBioengineering