Nanomaterials patterning in an extrusion-based 3D printing process

The ability to control and pattern nanomaterials can create hybrid devices with advanced functional integration. Here we explore various strategies to integrate a broad range of forces into an extrusion-based 3D printing process. We show the ability to modulate nanomaterials pattern and create a freeform architecture where the material properties can be locally programmed. Ultimately, we seek to leverage the manufacturing capability to create novel biomedical devices that can address unmet clinical needs.