EPFL researchers developed a room-temperature 3D printing process using enzyme-driven mineralization...

EPFL researchers developed a room-temperature 3D printing process using enzyme-driven mineralization to create bone scaffolds that become load-bearing within 7 days. By replacing high-heat sintering with alkaline phosphatase catalysis, the team achieved 50% porosity mimicking human trabecular bone strength. This biocatalytic approach allows the direct integration of bioactive proteins and living cells into injectable inks. It marks a shift toward energy-efficient AM that could drastically shorten recovery times for fracture patients. 🦴 #3DPrinting #Bioprinting #EPFL #MedTech #AdditiveManufacturing