Ceramic Foam Ink Inspired by Grass

Feb-10-17 A ceramic foam ink inspired by the cellular structure of grass can be used to print extremely stiff, lightweight structures.

The ink is made up of alumina particles, water, and air that have been whipped together to form a foam. The ink’s properties can be controlled by altering the foam’s microstructure, allowing the team to print structures with specified density, stiffness and shape.

The ceramic foam ink could be used to build tissue scaffolds or function as insulation, and the team believes a similar process could be used to create other kinds of foam inks, such as metal or polymer foams.

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