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Ceramic-based ink used to print ‘bone’ with living cells – E&T Magazine

Researchers from the University of New South Wales have developed a ceramic-based ink that could allow surgeons to 3D-print bone parts complete with living cells,…

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Researchers from the University of New South Wales have developed a ceramic-based ink that could allow surgeons to 3D-print bone parts complete with living cells, repairing damaged bone.
This is an entirely new technique: it uses a 3D printer to construct bone-like structures from calcium phosphate ink, which harden in minutes when placed in water.
While the idea of using a 3D printer to create bone-like structures is not new, this is the first time it has been executed under convenient conditions:…

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