3D printable ink with lots of bacteria can restore damaged marine reefs and sculptures
The bacteria-infused ink is 3D printer ready and can produce mineralized bio-composites that are sturdy, lightweight, and eco-friendly.
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The bacteria-infused ink is 3D printer ready and can produce mineralized bio-composites that are sturdy, lightweight, and eco-friendly.
EPFL researchers have published a method for 3D-printing an ink that contains calcium carbonate-producing bacteria.
Scientists at École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) have demonstrated a technique for three-dimensional (3D)-printing an ink that comprises calcium carbonate-generating bacteria.
Healthy materials lab at parsons school of design publishes the voices of leading experts in the 'material health: design frontiers' book.