Description 3D printing has become a valuable tool in medicine, engineering and design. Scientists are now able to print with more than just plastic, and are using new materials to test the limits of 3D technology.One such material is Graphene, which is ideal for making implantable scaffolds around which stem cells can grow because it is electrically conductive and compatible with human tissue.This image shows a portion of a 3D-printed Graphene scaffold, which could be used to help with tissue regeneration in the heart, muscle, brain and nerves. Graphene is just one of the many 3D-inks that Jakus and his colleagues in the Shah Laboratory use in their innovative work.Technique: Scanning electron microscopy, false coloring
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Science In Society Northwestern University Member Since November 2013 Artist Statement Science in Society is a Northwestern University research center dedicated to science outreach and public engagement.
These images stem from cutting-edge research on campus, winning our annual Scientific Images Contest which goes on display in galleries across Chicago.
Through partnerships with schools and community groups, we train Northwestern researchers to share their expertise and creativity in a community centered way. Sales from these images goes to support our education and outreach activities, connecting researchers to the wider community.