Abstract:
A method of forming a three-dimensional structure using droplet-based freeform printing is provided. The method includes depositing a structural material through one or more nozzles onto a surface of a substrate by droplet-based freeform printing, such as inkjet printing, to form one or more three-dimensional structures including a smooth surface and one or more cross-sectional dimensions. The structural material undergoes a liquid-to-solid transition after deposition of the structural material, and the one or more cross-sectional dimensions are controlled by a droplet ejection frequency. A method of fabricating a matrix including a three-dimensional structure including forming a negative three-dimensional template using droplet-based freeform printing, depositing, such as casting, a matrix material over the negative three-dimensional template and at least a portion of the surface of the substrate and solidifying the matrix material to form a matrix including the one or more three-dimensional structures of the negative template is also provided.
Abstract:
The present invention relates generally to a method that is used to create three-dimensional synthetic vascular networks. Micromachining and molding techniques are used to create a template in a shape that mimics a biological network. Cellular material can be seeded around the template or a space created by the template and grown into an engineered tissue-construct.
Abstract:
A flexible and stretchable integrated electronic device comprising a substrate having a stiffness gradient, wherein a rigid electronic device is embedded within the substrate. The stiffness gradient within the substrate prevents delamination at the interface between the substrate and the embedded device. A method of fabricating an integrated electronic device having a stiffness gradient comprises applying a curing agent to an uncured polymer base material.
Abstract:
Described herein are devices, systems and methods for lysing algae cells, for production of a lysate product such as a biofuel. The systems and methods use a passive device that lyses the cells through flow configurations, geometries, and surfaces that would induce different stresses and negative pressure on the microalgae cells. When the stress is designed to exceed the mechanical strength of the microalgae cells, the cells are lysed, causing, e.g., lipid release which can be used to produce biofuels. Through an internally-created computational framework, the concept is validated and can be optimized for the lowest energy input with the highest level of lipid release. Also provided herein are computer-implemented methods for optimizing lysis in such systems and computer-readable media containing instructions for performing the computer-implemented methods.
Abstract:
A method of replicating master molds used in the fabrication of microsystems having micron to millimeter sized features. Master molds are replicating using a polymer sheet, which is heated and melted onto an elastomeric mold fabricated from the master mold. The copy molds accurately replicate the geometries of the master mold, such as high aspect ratio features, microposts, and channels with slender sidewalls. The polymer sheet encases the elastomeric mold without the application of an external force, permitting copying without deformation of the features.
Abstract:
The present invention relates generally to a method that is used to create three-dimensional synthetic vascular networks. Micromachining and molding techniques are used to create a template in a shape that mimics a biological network. Cellular material can be seeded around the template or a space created by the template and grown into an engineered tissue-construct.
Abstract:
A method and device for fabricating vascular networks in for tissue engineering. The vascular network is embedded in a porous scaffold and is created from a sacrificial wax template, according to one embodiment. A extrusion-based three dimensional printer is used to create the template, wherein the printer utilizes an extruder incorporating a mixer to maintain the consistency of the extrudate.
Abstract:
The present invention relates generally to a method that is used to create three-dimensional synthetic vascular networks. Micromachining and molding techniques are used to create a template in a shape that mimics a biological network. Cellular material can be seeded around the template or a space created by the template and grown into an engineered tissue-construct.
Abstract:
A flexible and stretchable integrated electronic device comprising a substrate having a stiffness gradient, wherein a rigid electronic device is embedded within the substrate. The stiffness gradient within the substrate prevents delamination at the interface between the substrate and the embedded device. A method of fabricating an integrated electronic device having a stiffness gradient comprises applying a curing agent to an uncured polymer base material.
Abstract:
A flexible and stretchable integrated electronic device includes a substrate having a stiffness gradient, wherein a rigid electronic device is embedded within the substrate. The stiffness gradient within the substrate prevents delamination at the interface between the substrate and the embedded device. The stiffness gradient is accomplished by providing at least two distinct zones in the substrate with uniform stiffness, with each zone decreasing in stiffness as in a distance from the embedded device increases, or the gradient is accomplished by having a zone with a varying stiffness.