Dec 12, 2023
Engineers have developed a bio-compatible ink that solidifies into different 3D shapes and structures by absorbing ultrasound waves. Because
A specialized ink hardens when exposed to focused ultrasound waves, transforming into biologically compatible structures
Date: December 7, 2023
Source: Duke University
Summary: Engineers have developed a bio-compatible ink that solidifies into different 3D shapes and structures by absorbing ultrasound waves. Because the material responds to sound waves rather than light, the ink can be used in deep tissues for biomedical purposes ranging from bone healing to heart valve repair.
