Granular gel as a 3D writing medium to create fragile and complex things like artificial jelly fish and can write and grow living tissue cells

University of Florida Researcher Angelini came up with the idea to use microscopic hydrogel particles as a medium for 3-D printing of soft matter. These particles are 99.8 percent water and 20 times smaller than the diameter of a human hair. He found that he could manufacture soft materials into shapes more fragile than anything …

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Breakthrough magnetocaloric material could be key enabler for more energy efficient magnetic refridgeration

Louisiana State University researchers could enable the next generation of magnetic cooling technologies, which are simpler in design, quieter and more environmentally friendly than conventional compressed-gas systems currently used. “LSU’s basic research into low temperature physics and materials science has potential applications in areas related to energy, electronics and the environment,” said Michael L. Cherry, …

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