Organic Ink Multi-Material 3D Printing of Sustainable Soft Systems.

ABSTRACT: Drawing inspiration from nature, soft materials are at the core of a transformation toward adaptive and responsive engineered systems, capable of conquering demanding terrain and safe when interacting with biological life. Despite recent advances in 3D printing of soft materials, researchers are still far from being able to print complex soft systems where a multitude of different components need to work together symbiotically. Closing this gap necessitates a platform that unites diverse materials into one synergetic process. Here, a multi-material printing system is presented, combining gelatin-based hydrogels with a new biodegradable support material. This organic ink maintains up to 60° overhang and is printable over gaps to structurally support the main biogel body, while triggered dis

SUBMITTER: Heiden A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11775878 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature