Journal of Mechanical Engineering ›› 2026, Vol. 62 ›› Issue (3): 70-85.doi: 10.3901/JME.260071
DENG Heyuan1,2,3, FANG Yongcong1,2,3, ZHANG Ting1,2,3, XIONG Zhuo1,2,3
Revised:2025-10-16
Accepted:2025-11-25
Published:2026-03-25
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DENG Heyuan, FANG Yongcong, ZHANG Ting, XIONG Zhuo. Advances in High-throughput Bioprinting: Strategies and Applications in Organoid Fabrication[J]. Journal of Mechanical Engineering, 2026, 62(3): 70-85.
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