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12-15-2014, 03:51 PM #1
Squid Could Be Next Source of 3D Printing Thermoplastics
Researchers from Penn State University have sourced the latest 3D printing material from a fairly unlikely sector -- the sea. A protein complex found in squids is proving to be a blueprint toward a thermoplastic material that can create complex geometrical forms. Led by Professor Melik Demirel, the team is looking into squid ring teeth (SRT) proteins. This can lead to a more eco-friendly source for thermoplastics that can be utilized in uses as advanced as medical and cosmetic applications. Check out more details: http://3dprint.com/31226/squid-protein-thermoplastic/
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12-15-2014, 04:14 PM #2
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Can't get those visions of the Greek Homer Simpson lying on his back under the extruder.
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01-01-2015, 10:07 PM #3
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A lot more will be coming from the ocean soon, in particular from algae. Textiles are already a huge consumer of alginates, which give the prints the texture they have.
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