The new type of dispersant used in this work is based on the concept of liquid-like-solid,develops a yield stress fluid. Different from the traditional dispersing mechanism (charge stabilizationsteric stabilization), the new dispersant can be used to disperse micron-sized solid particles to maintain a stable suspension state. We solve the problem that traditional dispersants (such as surfactantspolymers) are not suitable for dispersing micron particles.

Directly writing 3D structures into supporting mediums is a relatively new developing technology. The liquid-like solid (LLS) materials are developed as supporting mediums, that possesses the self-healing ability and tunable yield stress. Because the components of this emulsion glass are mostly water and oil, it exhibits chemical stability when exposed to UV radiation and high temperature. Based on the above features, this emulsion glass can be regarded as a new kind of LLS material for supporting mediums.