Article
Engineering, Industrial
Zhiping Wang, Dominique Millet, Yicha Zhang
Summary: Additive manufacturing (AM) is widely used to create 3D models for medical purposes. A new method is proposed to simplify the processing chain and improve the efficiency of designing and printing porous medical models, allowing direct design of toolpath slices using CT images. This has the potential to significantly change the current medical AM paradigm.
CIRP ANNALS-MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Manufacturing
Jinxing Sun, Shixiang Yu, Wade-Zhu James, Yue Wang, Hongqiao Qu, Shuai Zhao, Rui Zhang, Jinglei Yang, Jon Binner, Jiaming Bai
Summary: Geometrically complex ceramic composite components with exceptional damage tolerance can be fabricated using additive manufacturing and novel biomimetic toughening design.
ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING
(2022)
Review
Polymer Science
Ouri Bouzaglou, Ofek Golan, Noa Lachman
Summary: This study reviews the influence of material selection, printing parameters, and temperature parameters on the mechanical properties of 3D printed parts. It emphasizes the interactions between printing parameters and the statistical methods required to identify these interactions. Choosing the right parameters can increase mechanical properties by up to 60% or render other parameters insignificant, while specific settings of certain parameters can completely inverse the influence trend of other parameters. Trends for future research are suggested.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Naomi C. Paxton, Jeremy Dinoro, Jiongyu Ren, Maureen T. Ross, Ryan Daley, Renwu Zhou, Kateryna Bazaka, Robert G. Thompson, Zhilian Yue, Stephen Beirne, Damien G. Harkin, Mark C. Allenby, Cynthia S. Wong, Gordon G. Wallace, Maria A. Woodruff
Summary: This study demonstrated that novel manufacturing and plasma treatment of pHDPE surgical implants enhanced cell attachment in vitro and increased blood vessel density in laser sintered StarPore (R) scaffolds in vivo.
APPLIED MATERIALS TODAY
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Fedor A. Kucherov, Leonid Romashov, Valentine P. Ananikov
Summary: An innovative method for creating lab-on-a-chip microflow reactors was developed based on in-depth studies of chemical processes at plastic-metal interfaces. The method involves 3D printing the reactor core with ABS plastic, followed by electroless copper and galvanic nickel plating for a durable and versatile design. Despite the simple procedure and low-cost materials used, the reactors exhibited excellent chemical resistance, modular design capabilities, and high performance in a variety of chemical processes targeting biologically active molecules.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Composites
Xishuang Jing, Yingzhu Duan, Fubao Xie, Chengyang Zhang, Siyu Chen
Summary: Polyurethane with nano-SiO2 was used to size carbon fiber (CF) and enhance the compatibility with nylon 6 (PA6). The interfacial shear strength (IFSS) between CF and PA6 increased significantly after sizing. CF/PA6 composite specimens printed by a homemade composite 3D printer exhibited improved mechanical properties.
POLYMER COMPOSITES
(2023)
Article
Mechanics
Jumpei Kajimoto, Jun Koyanagi, Yusuke Maruyama, Hideyuki Kajita, Ryosuke Matsuzaki
Summary: An improved mechanism was developed to automatically embed carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) and epoxy resin in a 3D printed structure, resulting in increased interlaminar tensile strength.
COMPOSITE STRUCTURES
(2022)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
A. Aramburu, I. Calderon-Uriszar-Aldaca, I. Puente
Summary: This paper studies the mechanical behavior of annular 3D-printed cylindrical specimens and compares it with the expected theoretical behavior of cast-moulded geometries. Two key procedures, geometric characterization and formulation for defining effective section, are proposed based on the test results and verified reasons for the discrepancy between theoretical estimation and experimental results in structural calculations.
CONSTRUCTION AND BUILDING MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Shiyan Tang, Yaru Yang, Li Yang, Zitian Fan
Summary: This study proposes a green extrusion-based 3D printing method for the fabrication of Al structures with hierarchical porosity. It involves solvent evaporation, starch removal, and parameter optimization. The use of ethyl alcohol-based slurry and adjustments in nozzle diameter, applied air pressure, and printing speed enable smooth and stable extrusion-based 3D printing. The resulting structures demonstrate hierarchical porosity after sintering.
Review
Chemistry, Physical
Tiankuo Chu, Soyeon Park, Kun (Kelvin) Fu
Summary: This paper reviews recent studies on advanced electrode architecture design and manufacturing enabled by emerging additive manufacturing techniques for future high-performance energy storage devices. It highlights the importance of advanced electrode structure in promoting the performance of energy storage devices and summarizes the latest research on 3D printed electrodes.
Review
Food Science & Technology
Viridiana Tejada-Ortigoza, Enrique Cuan-Urquizo
Summary: Additive manufacturing, or 3D printing, has gained interest in the food industry for personalized nutrition and customized products. The rheological properties of the materials are crucial for the 3D-printing process, while the mechanical properties are related to the texture of the food products. Thorough characterization of the manufacturing parameters is necessary prior to consuming any 3D-printed food.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Radovan Hudak, Marek Schnitzer, Zuzana Orsagova Kralova, Radka Gorejova, Lukas Mitrik, Viktoria Rajtukova, Teodor Toth, Mila Kovacevic, Marcel Riznic, Renata Orinakova, Jozef Zivcak
Summary: This study focuses on porous titanium alloy structures for biomedical applications, examining mechanical properties through static compressive tests on samples with different structures and porosities. High porosity is desirable for bone overgrowth and optimal mechanical properties were observed in samples with specific pore sizes and structures.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Julia A. Carpenter, Neri Passaleva, Magali Haring, Gregor Mikl, Andre R. Studart
Summary: An extrusion-based 3D printing process is reported, which is used to manufacture steel and iron-based structures with ultrahigh porosity. The potential applications of such hierarchical porous iron and iron alloys are demonstrated in lightweight materials, biomedical, and energy-related fields.
ADVANCED MATERIALS TECHNOLOGIES
(2023)
Review
Engineering, Chemical
Simon Ja Rowat, Raymond L. Legge, Christine Moresoli
Summary: The use of plant proteins in material extrusion 3D printing offers potential for expanding applications, with attractive thermomechanical properties. Challenges include high moisture uptake, operating conditions, and plasticizer selection, which could be addressed through chemical and physical modifications.
JOURNAL OF FOOD ENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Long Ling, Nahal Taremi, Raj Malyala
Summary: This study evaluated the shrinkage, accuracy, and mechanical properties of a newly developed 3D printing resin material and compared it with three commercially available resins. The results showed that the new resin exhibited lower shrinkage and higher accuracy compared to the commercial resins. It also had similar strength and modulus but slightly differed in properties compared to the commercial resins. Therefore, the new resin shows promise for dental applications.
JOURNAL OF DENTISTRY
(2022)
Article
Computer Science, Interdisciplinary Applications
Nan Li, Yang Zhang, Qiaohong Tang, Hongkun Wang, Da He, Yan Yao, Yubo Fan
Summary: In this study, two types of unit cells were designed using topology optimization method and introduced to the interbody fusion cage to improve its biomechanical performances. The results showed that the cage composed of D-unit cells had a more uniform stress distribution, smaller displacement on cage, a more reasonable internal stress transfer mode, and higher stress on the internal bone graft.
COMPUTER METHODS IN BIOMECHANICS AND BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Computer Science, Interdisciplinary Applications
Kaixiang Jin, Yuanjun Zhu, Nan Li, Yinghui Li, Yan Yao, Zhongjun Mo, Yubo Fan
Summary: Laminectomy without posterior ligament repair can result in increased mobility in adjacent segments, potentially causing spinal instability. Repairing or preserving the posterior ligament is beneficial for spinal integrity and stability.
COMPUTER METHODS IN BIOMECHANICS AND BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Peng Qiao, Yiwen Ju, Kun Yu, Liting Ju, Lei Xiao, Hongye Feng, Yanbin Yao, Baisheng Nie, Xin Li, Jijun Tian, Jiaxi Zhou, Liru Tao, Peng Wang
Summary: The microstructure of coal plays a significant role in resource enrichment and graphitization. This study characterized the microstructure of coal cores from the Upper Paleozoic coal seams in the southern Qinshui Basin using atomic force microscopy (AFM) and high-resolution transmission electron microscopy (HRTEM). The results showed that the carbon structure had a local parallel alignment with stacked layers, and the interlayer spacing decreased during coalification and graphitization. The matrix morphology tended to be regular and smooth in high rank coal. These findings provide supplementary information for coalification and graphitization theory and have practical applications in coal resource development and utilization of coal derived materials.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Qifeng Jia, Dameng Liu, Yidong Cai, Yanbin Yao, Yuejian Lu, Yingfang Zhou
Summary: The swelling strain caused by methane adsorption in coal affects reservoir permeability, and the interaction between different scales of coal pores and adsorption behavior was investigated. Larger coal particle size leads to smaller temperature variation during adsorption and more capillary condensation of methane. Higher temperature results in more concentrated distribution of adhesion in coal.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Hao Wu, Yanbin Yao, Dameng Liu
Summary: This study investigated the water vapor sorption behavior in different maturity coal samples and identified two types of water adsorption mechanisms: attachment to oxygen functional groups and pore filling in hydrophilic and hydrophobic pores, respectively. The differences in water adsorption characteristics were found to be influenced by pore volume and the proportion of hydrophilic pores. The results also showed that water adsorption on methane adsorption in coal was attributed to the amount and proportion of hydrophilic pores.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Sijian Zheng, Yanbin Yao, Dameng Liu, Shuxun Sang, Shiqi Liu, Meng Wang, Xiaozhi Zhou, Ran Wang, Sijie Han, Tong Liu
Summary: This article proposed an innovative methodology to quantitatively characterize the multiphase water in coals, applicable to both water-saturated and sub-saturated coals, by combining theory and experiment.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Yong Liu, Yanbin Yao, Dameng Liu, Chi Zhang
Summary: Forced imbibition in shale reservoirs is crucial for efficient recovery of shale gas, but it can also lead to low flowback efficiency and reservoir damages. This study investigated imbibition behaviors in Longmaxi shales under four different boundary conditions using nuclear magnetic resonance technology. The results showed that the shale bedding structure is the key factor determining the imbibition dynamics and patterns under different boundary conditions.
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Hao Wu, Yanbin Yao, Xuejia Du
Summary: There is water in coal pores in the form of adsorption, which can negatively affect coalbed methane production and carbon dioxide storage in coal. Particle size influences water adsorption in coal, with smaller particles having higher rates and amounts of water adsorption. However, the impact of particle size on water adsorption is weaker for high-rank coal compared to low-rank coal. The measurement of water adsorption properties by particles may not be applicable to real coal blocks. Nonetheless, the change in particle size does affect the flow rate of different samples. This study deepens the understanding of water adsorption mechanism in coal with typical particle sizes.
NATURAL RESOURCES RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Hao Wu, Sean Aruch, Roni Grayevsky, Yanbin Yao, Simon Emmanuel
Summary: Coal combustion is a major source of CO2 emissions, but utilizing fly ash to store carbon through the reaction with oxalic acid can mitigate its environmental effects. Our study found that fly ash reacts with oxalic acid to form durable solid oxalate phases, such as whewellite and weddellite. The reaction is relatively rapid, reaching completion within 4 days, and the reacted material contains about 18% Ca oxalate. Based on our calculations, 1 tonne of reacted coal fly ash can store over 34 kg of carbon, with a potential global scale storage of over 35 Mt of carbon per year. Therefore, reacting fly ash with oxalic acid has the potential to reduce the environmental impact of coal burning and can be considered a critical green technology when applied to other alkaline solid wastes.
ACS ES&T ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Hao Wu, Yanbin Yao, Simon Emmanuel
Summary: A novel workflow utilizing interactive machine learning software to improve pore segmentation accuracy in coal samples is presented. By manually labeling a portion of the images and training a classifier using features like intensity, edge, and texture, the machine learning method outperforms grayscale threshold segmentation in accurately segmenting the images and estimating porosity. This study highlights the potential of machine learning techniques in reliably characterizing the pore structure of coal and other geological materials.
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Xiaona Zhang, Yanbin Yao, Guibin Zhang, Ruying Ma, Zefan Wang
Summary: This study used cores, thin sections, imaging logs, and laboratory measurements to investigate the factors influencing the formation and development of natural fractures in the Bozhong 19-6 gas field. Both tectonic fractures and dissolution fractures are well developed and interconnected. Lithology, stress, and weathering were found to affect fracture formation and development. A reservoir evolution pattern was proposed to target favorable reservoirs in the study area.
MARINE AND PETROLEUM GEOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Zishuo Li, Yanbin Yao, Chi Zhang, Yong Liu
Summary: This paper proposes a new spontaneous imbibition model based on modifications of the classical Handy model to better predict water imbibition in tight reservoirs. Two important parameters, the average capillary pressure, and the imbibition permeability are derived using a nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy method. The model enriches the classical imbibition theory and provides a new approach to analyzing the imbibition of fracturing fluids in complex tight reservoirs.
GEOENERGY SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Mathematics, Interdisciplinary Applications
Zefan Wang, Yanbin Yao, Ruying Ma, Xiaona Zhang, Guibin Zhang
Summary: Based on multifractal theory, this study analyzed the NMR T-2 spectrum of saturated samples and found a strong correlation between the T-2C value and multifractal parameters D-q and singular intensity range Delta alpha. A method to predict the T-2C value was proposed and validated in field applications.
FRACTAL AND FRACTIONAL
(2023)
