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The Submerged Printing of Cells onto a Modified Surface Using a Continuous Flow Microspotter
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2014
This 3D microfluidic printing technology prints arrays of cells onto submerged surfaces. We describe how arrays of cells are delivered microfluidically in 3D flow cells onto submerged surfaces. By printing onto submerged surfaces, cell microarrays were produced that allow for drug screening and cytotoxicity assessment in a multitude of areas.
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Microfluidic-based Synthesis of Covalent Organic Frameworks (COFs): A Tool for Continuous Production of COF Fibers and Direct Printing on a Surface
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2017
We present a novel microfluidic-based method for synthesis of covalent organic frameworks (COFs). We demonstrate how this approach can be used to produce continuous COF fibers, and also 2D or 3D COF structures on surfaces.
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Planar and Three-Dimensional Printing of Conductive Inks
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2011
Planar and three-dimensional printing of conductive metallic inks is described. Our approach provides new avenues for fabricating printed electronic, optoelectronic, and biomedical devices in unusual layouts at the microscale.
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Inkjet-printed Polyvinyl Alcohol Multilayers
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2017
An inkjet printer was used to manufacture polyvinyl alcohol multilayers. Polyvinyl alcohol water-based ink was formulated, and the main physical properties were investigated.
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Quantitative Characterization of Liquid Photosensitive Bioink Properties for Continuous Digital Light Processing Based Printing
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2023
This study uses temperature and material composition to control the yield stress properties of yield stress fluids. The solid-like state of the ink can protect the printing structure, and the liquid-like state can continuously fill the printing position, realizing the digital light processing 3D printing of extremely soft bioinks.
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An oxygen-permeable window can preserve a thin layer of uncured resin between the curing region and the window. That layer prevents adhesion as the build platform moves, allowing successive cross-sections to form without repeated interruptions. This mechanism is central to continuous production and helps maintain the method’s high fabrication speed.
The platform’s continuous movement synchronizes with projected patterns so that each cross-section can be cured as the build advances. Unlike a process that pauses between individual sections, this arrangement supports uninterrupted production and contributes to rapid fabrication of complex designs. The motion is therefore part of how the technique achieves its speed.
Patterned ultraviolet or visible light must selectively cure the chosen photopolymer material. Resin selection affects whether the resulting construct is biocompatible or provides another functional property, while curing behavior influences fabrication quality. In bioengineering, these choices require attention to both the intended structure and compatibility with cells or biomedical use.
A workflow combines a photopolymer resin, a digital light projection system, a moving build platform, and, when used, an oxygen-permeable window. Projected patterns cure successive cross-sections while the platform advances continuously. The resin and projected geometry are selected according to the desired three-dimensional design, such as a porous scaffold or microfluidic structure.
The technique is suited to customized porous scaffolds, microfluidic devices, and other constructs requiring geometrically precise architectures. Its ability to reproduce intricate designs supports tissue-engineering research, drug-delivery studies, and biomedical-device development. These applications benefit from combining rapid fabrication with control over three-dimensional form and internal structural features.
A construct can achieve the desired geometry yet remain unsuitable for biological research if its material or curing characteristics do not support the intended use. Continuous DLP printing therefore requires consideration of how the photopolymer cures and whether the selected resin is compatible with cells. These factors influence the usefulness of scaffolds and other biomedical constructs.