Accessible 3D Printing: Multicolor Molecular Models from Consumer-Grade, Single Filament 3D Printers

2023/11/10 by Harry Martin, Emily Eisner, Jeremy K. Klosterman · 1 voice · 1 citation
Chemistry · Engineering · #3D Printing in Biomedical Research #Additive Manufacturing and 3D Printing Technologies #Various Chemistry Research Topics

paper · doi:10.1021/acs.jchemed.3c00686

openalex publication_date 2023/11/10 · openalex created_date 2025/10/10 · openalex updated_date 2026/06/15

Abstract

High Resolution Image Download MS PowerPoint Slide 3D printers have facilitated a wealth of 3D printed molecular models illustrating key structural concepts for student learning. However, general adoption of 3D printed models in the organic chemistry classroom proceeds slowly as the majority of consumer-grade 3D (fused deposition modeling (FDM) and resin) printers are inherently monochromatic, limited to printing a single color at a time. Here, we report a general procedure for 3D printed multicolor space-filling molecular models and molecular orbital models using freely available software that can be printed and assembled using accessible and affordable consumer-grade 3D printers.

Citations

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• Accessible #3Dprinting: Multicolor #molecular #models from consumer-grade, single filament (single color) #3Drinters: -focus on #organic #chemistry & #orbitals doi.org/10.1021/acs.... #DIYbio #DIYch [bsky, 5 points, 0 comments]

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