Engineered living materials harness the activity of microorganisms to imbue synthetic matter with previously unknown functionalities. In this work, ETH researchers introduce a 3D printing strategy to manufacture complex-shaped mechanoluminescent objects using dinoflagellates embedded in hydrogels.

Engineered living materials harness the activity of microorganisms to imbue synthetic matter with previously unknown functionalities. In this work, ETH researchers introduce a 3D printing strategy to manufacture complex-shaped mechanoluminescent objects using dinoflagellates embedded in hydrogels.