EPISODE · Mar 28, 2023 · 19 MIN
115. Building Bones with Bacteria-Infused Ink
from The Next Byte · host Farbod Moghaddam, Daniel Scott Mitchell
(3:00) - 3D printing with bacteria-loaded ink produces bone-like compositesThis episode was brought to you by Mouser, our favorite place to get electronics parts for any project, whether it be a hobby at home or a prototype for work. Click HERE to learn about how additive manufacturing is being leveraged in the medical industry from bone replacement to dental guides! Become a founding reader of our newsletter: http://read.thenextbyte.com/ As always, you can find these and other interesting & impactful engineering articles on Wevolver.com.
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In this episode we talk about how researchers at EPFL have developed a new method of 3D printing bone-like composites using bacteria-infused ink. The process involves the use of hydrogel as a printing medium that provides a scaffold for bacterial growth, which produces calcium carbonate crystals that mimic the properties of bone. The resulting material is biocompatible, biodegradable, and has potential for use in bone tissue engineering applications.
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115. Building Bones with Bacteria-Infused Ink
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