Green printing revolution with microalgae for biocompatible 3D structures
Researchers develop sustainable, biocompatible materials from microalgae for high-resolution 3D printing, advancing eco-friendly manufacturing and biomedical applications.
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Researchers develop sustainable, biocompatible materials from microalgae for high-resolution 3D printing, advancing eco-friendly manufacturing and biomedical applications.
Researchers develop flexible metasurfaces using industrial knitting techniques, potentially revolutionizing portable antennas and electromagnetic devices for communications and sensing.
Researchers have developed a new 3D printing technique that enables rapid fabrication of smooth, precise optical lenses by eliminating surface defects.
New hydrogel combines structural color from self-assembled polymer layers with tunable fluorescence for enhanced information security through multistage encryption.
Soft materials and magnetic fields enable a new generation of dexterous, fast-moving microrobotic joints for complex object manipulation tasks.
Novel approach allows solvent-independent 3D printing of organogels, enabling precise control over mechanical, thermal, and surface properties through post-print solvent infusion.
Researchers printed high-performance organic transistor arrays and logic circuits with an amorphous polymer semiconductor, achieving 100% yield, excellent uniformity, and the highest reported density of 100 printed transistors per square centimeter.
New method turns liquid crystal elastomers into soft robotic actuators at room temperature, enabling easier customization and mass production.