Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Vittorio Saggiomo
Summary: Despite being increasingly common in households, 3D printers are still seen as toys rather than laboratory equipment in many laboratories worldwide. This review aims to challenge this conservative viewpoint, focusing on fused deposition modeling printers and their application in laboratories. 3D printers have become cheaper and easier to use, making them one of the most versatile pieces of equipment in a laboratory.
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Carlos E. C. Lopes, Lucas V. de Faria, Diele A. G. Araujo, Eduardo M. Richter, Thiago R. L. C. Paixao, Luiza M. F. Dantas, Rodrigo A. A. Munoz, Iranaldo S. da Silva
Summary: In this study, a 3D-printed electrode was manufactured using a conductive filament and used for the detection of antibiotics. By improving the electrode preparation method, the fouling phenomenon on the electrode surface was solved, and comparable analytical performance to conventional electrodes was achieved. This method is suitable for routine analysis of environmental, pharmaceutical, and food samples.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Ahmed G. Almetwally, Hadi Jabbari
Summary: The study explores the use of 3D printing technology to create replicas of porous-rock samples with different scales and configurations in the laboratory, to validate the effectiveness of analytical or numerical models of oil and gas reservoirs. The workflow for creating these replicas indicates a novel approach to accurately simulate the characteristics of real oil and gas reservoirs in a laboratory setting.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Akash Garg, Saigopalakrishna S. Yerneni, Phil Campbell, Philip R. LeDuc, O. Burak Ozdoganlar
Summary: This work introduces a freeform 3D ice printing process that allows for high-speed and reproducible fabrication of ice structures with micro-scale resolution. The dimension and geometry of the structures are controlled through modulation of droplet ejection frequency and stage motions. This method enables the creation of complex geometries, overhang structures, smooth surfaces, and micro-scale features.
Review
Chemistry, Analytical
Nafisat Gyimah, Ott Scheler, Toomas Rang, Tamas Pardy
Summary: 3D printing technology shows potential in microfluidic chip fabrication and is mature enough for use in research labs. However, challenges still need to be overcome.
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Xiong Ding, Ziyue Li, Changchun Liu
Summary: The article presents a novel lab-on-disc platform for multiplexed molecular detection of SARS-CoV-2, which offers simple, rapid, sensitive, reliable, and multiplexed detection capabilities. Clinical validation showed a sensitivity of 100% and an accuracy of 95%, demonstrating its potential for COVID-19 diagnostics at point-of-care.
SENSORS AND ACTUATORS B-CHEMICAL
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Lucas Stuewe, Matthias Geiger, Franz Roellgen, Thorben Heinze, Marcus Reuter, Matthias Wessling, Stefan Hecht, John Linkhorst
Summary: This study advances the volumetric 3D printing technique xolography to a continuous process, enabling the continuous printing of objects with true shape and high resolution. By performing dual-color photopolymerization in a flowing resin within a specially designed flow cell, this technique offers the potential to scale up volumetric 3D printing and resolve the trade-off between high production rates and high resolution in light-based additive manufacturing.
ADVANCED MATERIALS
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Physical
Haofan Liu, Liming He, Maja Kuzmanovic, Yiting Huang, Li Zhang, Yi Zhang, Qi Zhu, Ya Ren, Yinchu Dong, Ludwig Cardon, Maling Gou
Summary: 3D printing is recognized as a significant tool in medical research and clinical practice, leading to the development of medical 3D printing technology. By integrating nanotechnology into 3D printing, new opportunities for advancing the field of medical 3D printing are created. This review introduces strategies and progress in improving medical 3D printing through nanotechnology, as well as discusses challenges in clinical translation.
Article
Otorhinolaryngology
Chelsey Witsberger, Brian Overshiner, Timothy Nisi, David Zopf, Glenn Green, Avinash Mantravadi
Summary: This study evaluated different strategies for developing and maintaining a 3D printing lab and found that regardless of whether it was initiated by a clinician or a technical expert, a series of steps needed to be followed for lab development.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY
(2022)
Review
Chemistry, Analytical
Sofia Moroni, Luca Casettari, Dimitrios A. Lamprou
Summary: Breast cancer, the second most common cancer worldwide, requires a patient-centered approach due to its heterogeneity. 3D printing and 4D printing technologies show potential in breast cancer management. This review provides an overview of current approaches, discusses the benefits and limitations of these technologies, and outlines future perspectives and challenges.
Article
Biochemical Research Methods
Manuel Merkel, Philipp Noll, Lars Lilge, Rudolf Hausmann, Marius Henkel
Summary: 3D printing has become increasingly important in biotechnological research for various applications such as lab-on-a-chip systems, cell culture devices, and 3D-printed foods. However, there is limited focus on the cultivation of microorganisms using 3D-printing, especially in the context of perfusion systems. This work presents a novel perfusion bioreactor system manufactured by fused filament fabrication (FFF) and demonstrates its potential for bioconversion of multi-component substrate-streams, in-situ product removal, and tissue culture applications.
BIOTECHNOLOGY JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Hao Le, Xiaorui Wang, Yabo Wei, Yunfeng Zhao, Jian Zhang, Lianfu Zhang
Summary: This study tested the printing properties of gummy candies made from gelatin and low acyl gellan as gel, and various sweeteners. The addition of polyols affected the strength of hydrogen bonds and had an impact on the gelation temperature, gel network, and hydrogen bonding in the gel. The concentration of polyols also influenced the yield stress, shear recovery performance, and gel strength of the gummies. The best printing performance was achieved when ink with a specific combination of maltitol and erythritol was used.
Review
Engineering, Biomedical
Kun Liu, Nan Hu, Zhihai Yu, Xinzhou Zhang, Hualin Ma, Huawei Qu, Changshun Ruan
Summary: This article summarizes the development of 3D printing and bioprinting technologies in urology over the past decade. By searching and summarizing the literature, eight common 3D printing technologies and their characteristics are introduced, and the application of 3D printing in urology, as well as the potential applications of 3D bioprinting, are discussed.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOPRINTING
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Manufacturing
S. Barnes, L. Kirssin, E. Needham, E. Baharlou, D. E. Carr, J. Ma
Summary: This study investigates the feasibility of 3D printing soil structures that could support plant life. The results show that stand-alone soil structures can be successfully printed without additives using the extrusion method. By properly controlling the water content, the printed structures are capable of supporting germination and growth of plants. It is also found that the water retention abilities of the printed structures differ from potted soil of the same composition. The study demonstrates a fundamental difference in the soil-water characteristics of the extruded soils and correlates the drying characteristics with the ability of the soil to support plant growth in different soil textures.
ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING
(2022)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Yinqiao Lv, Weiqiao Lv, Guohua Li, Yuanliang Zhong, A. R. Jambrak
Summary: This review summarizes the various physical methods used in the pre-, in-process, and post-treatment of 3D food printing, highlighting the application of energy-carrying electromagnetic fields, ultrasonic, and electric heating throughout the process. According to this review, physical methods such as energy-carrying electromagnetic fields, electrothermal regulation, and forming modes have an impact on the final quality of the printed product.
TRENDS IN FOOD SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
