Lignin-Based Direct Ink Writing Thesis

Honours thesis project on direct ink writing of lignin-based materials, supervised by Prof. Samira Gharehkhani at the University of Victoria.

This project focused on developing a low-cost direct ink writing platform and using it to explore printable lignin-based formulations for sustainable materials applications.

At the 2026 UVic CAMTEC Annual Symposium, this work was presented as a poster and received second place overall among the posters presented.

Project files:

• View thesis report
• View poster

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Poster Presentation

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Quick Summary

• Built and validated a low-cost open-source direct ink writing printer
• Developed a workable lignin-based ink route for preliminary printing
• Demonstrated printing, freeze-drying, and thermal stabilization of samples
• Presented the work at CAMTEC and received second place overall among the posters presented