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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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3D Printing of Biomolecular Models for Research and Pedagogy
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2017
Physical models of biomolecules can facilitate an understanding of their structure-function for the researcher, aid in communication between researchers, and serve as an educational tool in pedagogical endeavors. Here, we provide detailed guidance for the 3D printing of accurate models of biomolecules using fused filament fabrication desktop 3D printers.
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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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Microcontact Printing of Proteins for Cell Biology
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2008
Microcontact printing is used extensively to pattern proteins and other molecules on material surfaces. We demonstrate the basic steps of this process, stamping patterns of fibronectin onto glass.
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Digital Printing of Titanium Dioxide for Dye Sensitized Solar Cells
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2016
This paper investigates the suitability of inkjet printing for the manufacturing of dye-sensitized solar cells. A binder-free TiO2 nanoparticle ink was formulated and printed onto a FTO glass substrate. The printed layer was fabricated into a cell with an active area of 0.25 cm2 and an efficiency of 3.5%.
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The printed shape emerges from repeated thermal and geometric transitions. PLA filament is heated until it softens, deposited through the nozzle, and then cooled so the new layer solidifies before the programmed object continues upward. This layer-by-layer sequence allows the printer to reproduce customized three-dimensional geometries, while cooling provides the solid form needed to retain each deposited layer.
In tissue-engineering scaffold research, geometry is not limited to an external shape; controlled porosity is also important. A printed scaffold can be designed with internal openings or spacing that help organize cells or biomaterials within a planned structure. This makes the technique useful for investigating how physical architecture can support biological designs before more specialized fabrication is introduced.
Its additive workflow places material through the nozzle in the successive layers required by the programmed geometry. As a result, the method is associated with relatively low material waste while still supporting customized structures. That combination is valuable when biological designs must be adjusted or prototyped before a more specialized fabrication approach is used.
A basic workflow starts with a programmed three-dimensional geometry and PLA filament. The printer heats the filament until it softens, deposits it through a nozzle, and repeats the deposition in successive layers. Each layer cools and solidifies as the object forms. This workflow connects a programmed design with a physical structure for later biological use or testing.
In biology, practical uses extend beyond scaffold research. PLA printing can produce anatomical models, laboratory holders, and educational specimens, each serving a different purpose: representing biological form, supporting laboratory work, or teaching with physical objects. These applications show how one fabrication method can translate a programmed design into customized items for research, instruction, and laboratory organization.
Researchers may select this approach when they need to explore a biological design before committing to specialized fabrication. For tissue-engineering studies, controlled shape and porosity can help organize cells or biomaterials in a scaffold concept. For device development, printing enables prototypes to be produced and tested as physical designs, helping investigators examine a concept at an early stage.