115. Building Bones with Bacteria-Infused Ink

The Next Byte Podcast · 28 Mar 2023 · 19m

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Daniel and Forbode discuss research from EPFL's Soft Materials Lab on 3D printing bone-like composites using 'Bacto Ink,' a liquid containing Sporosarcina pastori bacteria that calcifies into calcium carbonate. They explain how this method overcomes previous failures in printing ceramics by avoiding shrinkage and cracking, resulting in high-dimensional stability and biocompatibility. The hosts highlight applications ranging from medical bone replacements and art restoration to environmental coral reef repair, noting the process's eco-friendly nature compared to traditional high-temperature ceramic manufacturing.

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Companies: Mouser Electronics, EPFL Soft Materials Lab, Formlabs, Carnegie Mellon
Products: Bacto Ink
Also: Sporosarcina pastori

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115. Building Bones with Bacteria-Infused Ink

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