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Printing mesoscale architectures

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The ability to pattern materials in three dimensions is crucial for structural, optical, electronic, and energy applications. Three-dimensional printing allows one to design and rapidly fabricate materials in complex shapes without the need for expensive tooling, dies, or lithographic masks. A growing palette of printable materials, coupled with the ability to programmably control mesoscale architecture, open new avenues for creating designer materials with unprecedented performance.

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We gratefully acknowledge support from DOE EFRC on Light-Material Interactions in Energy Conversion (Award Number: DE-SC0001293) funded by the US Department of Energy, Office of Science, Basic Energy Sciences.

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Raney, J.R., Lewis, J.A. Printing mesoscale architectures. MRS Bulletin 40, 943–950 (2015). https://doi.org/10.1557/mrs.2015.235

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