3D Printing Ink That Can Imitate Human Tissue

Science has now developed so much that it does not scare people a little about the future when one thinks about it. Technological developments, which seemed like a dream only a few years ago, are used in many areas today. We even have nano robots that fix them when our bodies have problems.

Texas A&M University researchers have produced a new biomaterial that can be used in the medical field. This biomaterial is actually a 3D printer ink but the scientists who studied it discovered that they could do much more.

Can even be used as a tattoo

This newly produced 3D printer ink, just like our skin It can mimic human tissue. The newly produced biomaterial ink is molybdenum disulfide (MoS₂It consists of a new class of 2D nanomaterials known as . MoS₂Its thin layered structure makes it chemically activating makes it perfect. So what does this mean?

Namely; A special gelatin was placed into this produced ink. This gelatin was obtained by combining electrically conductive materials. In other words, it has a structure that can mimic our skin in a way. Moreover, even if it is in a solid state in a tube, it turns into a liquid when injected anywhere. Thanks to its liquefaction and wearability feature The researchers say the new ink is also very suitable for use in tattoos.

Thanks to tattoos made with this material People with diseases such as Parkinson’s It is thought to be easier to monitor. Akhilesh Gaharwar, one of the researchers, says: “The impact of this work could push 3D printing so far. This newly developed hydrogel ink is highly biocompatible and conducts electricity. With this hydrogel ink, we can produce the next generation of wearable and implantable bioelectronics.” You can read the details of the study here.