Abstract: The present invention relates to a bioink for 3D printing, the preparation method, and the usage. Such bioink is a gel made of ?-zein, porogen by 0-10% of the weight of zein, ethanol and water. The preparation method consists of: 10-50% zein is dissolved into an aqueous solution containing 40-90% (v/v) of ethanol, then, the porogen by 0-10% of the weight of zein is added, and then, this solution is allowed to stand at 5-95° C. for 1-10 days, or stirred for 30 min-24 hours, and thus, the bioink for 3D printing can be obtained. The conditions applied to prepare such bioink are mild and the method adopted is easy to operate, in addition, the said bioink for 3D printing has good mechanical properties and biocompatibility, which can be applied in the field of biomedicine for preparing tissue engineered substitutes and hemostatic materials by 3D printing at room temperature.

Abstract: The present application relates to protein-conjugated quantum dot compositions. The compositions may comprise, for example, zein proteins, and may be configured as films, for example on the sample-contacting surface of a sample well. Methods, kits, and an apparatus for the detection of food-borne microorganisms, for example, are also disclosed.

Abstract: Embodiments provided herein relate to molecules, compositions, and methods for light absorption. In some embodiments, the molecules and/or compositions can be used to absorb ultraviolet light. In some embodiments, the ultraviolet light absorption compound can be used in a sunscreen composition. In some embodiments, the compound includes an azobenzene group for the absorption of ultraviolet light.

Abstract: Embodiments provided herein relate to molecules, compositions, and methods for light absorption. In some embodiments, the molecules and/or compositions can be used to absorb ultraviolet light. In some embodiments, the ultraviolet light absorption compound can be used in a sunscreen composition. In some embodiments, the compound includes an azobenzene group for the absorption of ultraviolet light.