Article
Crystallography
Niv Gorodesky, Sharona Sedghani-Cohen, Ofer Fogel, Amir Silber, Maria Tkachev, Zvi Kotler, Zeev Zalevsky
Summary: LIFT is a useful technique for manufacturing micron-scale metal structures, but the printed structures often have non-compact structures leading to inferior properties and enhanced chemical corrosion. This study explores the achievable compactness limits of different metals and how material selection can impact the compactness of printed structures.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Crystal E. Owens, Robert J. Headrick, Steven M. Williams, Amanda J. Fike, Matteo Pasquali, Gareth H. McKinley, A. John Hart
Summary: The study introduces a polymer-free, printable aqueous CNT ink and demonstrates the key relationships in the printing process. The printed lines have high conductivity, good flexibility, adaptability, and interactivity. Demonstrations show that this ink enables facile integration of electronic components.
ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Camilo Florian, Pere Serra
Summary: Digital manufacturing has become the focus of the fourth industrial revolution, where technology blurs the lines between different disciplines. The advantages of digital manufacturing include easy design changes, continuous fabrication processes, and improved cost and speed compared to traditional methods. Laser-induced forward transfer (LIFT) is a versatile fabrication technique that can be used for additive manufacturing of various materials. By selecting appropriate laser parameters and considering material interactions, LIFT can be applied to fragile biological samples.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Niv Gorodesky, Sharona Sedghani-Cohen, Ofer Fogel, Marc Altman, Gili Cohen-Taguri, Zvi Kotler, Zeev Zalevsky
Summary: The study explores Laser-Induced Forward Transfer (LIFT) printing from multilayered metal donors and from compositional metal mixtures, with a thorough investigation of Cu-Ag structured donors. XRD analysis reveals the formation of a metastable Cu-Ag phase, reflecting the high cooling rate of the metal droplets. The study demonstrates the potential of LIFT technology in designing various phases and structures with different electrical and mechanical properties.
ADVANCED ENGINEERING MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Lukai Wang, Junzong Feng, Yi Luo, Yonggang Jiang, Guojie Zhang, Jian Feng
Summary: The researchers have successfully fabricated heat-resistant ceramic aerogels using a thermal-solidifying direct-ink-writing technique. These aerogels exhibit excellent high-temperature stability and low thermal conductivity, making them ideal for thermal insulation and other specific applications.
Article
Engineering, Manufacturing
Anshu Sahu, I. A. Palani, Vipul Singh
Summary: This study focuses on laser-induced forward transfer (LIFT)-based micro-3D printing of NiTi shape memory alloy, exploring the interface temperature between the thin film and sacrificial layer and optimizing the laser fluences for different sacrificial layer thicknesses. The study demonstrates the potential for successful micro-3D printing of NiTi for microdevice fabrication through characterization of the transferred pixels.
MATERIALS AND MANUFACTURING PROCESSES
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Yiru Mao, Yixiang Wu, Pengju Zhang, Yang Yu, Zhizhu He, Qian Wang
Summary: A nanocellulose-based liquid metal printed circuit was fabricated using evaporation-induced transfer printing technology, offering stability, eco-friendliness, and reusability. This study provides an economical and environmentally friendly approach for renewable flexible electronics.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Review
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Jinlong Chang, Xuming Sun
Summary: Bioprinting, utilizing 3D printing technology, especially laser-induced forward transfer (LIFT), holds great potential in fabricating intricate biological structures with high precision and enhanced cell viability. LIFT enables the precise transfer of cells or bioinks onto a substrate, making it ideal for producing biomolecular microarrays and various tissues, including skin, blood vessels, and bone. Despite its advantages, there are still challenges that need to be addressed in this field.
FRONTIERS IN BIOENGINEERING AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Chin Huat Joel Lim, C. S. Suchand Sandeep, Vadakke Matham Murukeshan, Young-Jin Kim
Summary: Researchers are exploring new printing materials and methods to repair conductive connections in PCBs, especially through femtosecond laser direct writing of graphene traces. They have successfully achieved high-resolution graphene conductive traces fabrication, and successfully printed conductive traces on flexible substrates to form a closed loop path.
ADVANCED MATERIALS TECHNOLOGIES
(2021)
Article
Optics
Di Wu, Guohu Luo, Yongxiang Hu, Yu Zhou, Meng Chen
Summary: This study investigates the printing behaviors of a single microdroplet in laser-induced forward transfer (LIFT) through experiments and simulations. Three printing behaviors are observed, including non-release deposition, single microdroplet deposition, and splash deposition. Weber number and nominal capillary number are proposed as the criteria for the low and high thresholds of single microdroplet deposition.
OPTICS AND LASERS IN ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Gabriel Cadilha Marques, Liang Yang, Yan Liu, Vanessa Wollersen, Torsten Scherer, Ben Breitung, Martin Wegener, Jasmin Aghassi-Hagmann
Summary: This article introduces a manufacturing concept and optimized material stack for solution processed electronic devices, which addresses the alignment and compatibility issues. Laser printing of metals and polymer reservoirs is used to achieve shorter channel lengths and improved device performance.
ADVANCED MATERIALS TECHNOLOGIES
(2023)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Abhishek Singh Dahiya, Ayoub Zumeit, Adamos Christou, Ravinder Dahiya
Summary: This study presents a method for fabricating high-performance transistors based on biodegradable metal foils, demonstrating stable device performance under various stress tests and showing potential for zero e-waste.
ADVANCED ELECTRONIC MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
J. Li, J. Liu, W. Huo, J. Yu, X. Liu, M. J. Haslinger, M. Muehlberger, P. Kulha, X. Huang
Summary: Biodegradable electronics with the ability to disintegrate and dissolve in liquids have promising applications in healthcare and consumer electronics. Printing technology has the potential to produce complex electronic components with improved yield and throughput. However, achieving a fully printed biodegradable system with complex electronic components is still a challenge. This article summarizes the state-of-the-art techniques in printing biodegradable electronic devices and provides insights into the development of biodegradable inks and pastes suitable for printing. It also discusses the challenges and future trends in printing biodegradable electronics.
MATERIALS TODAY NANO
(2022)
Article
Optics
Qi Liu, Bin Xu, Yongnian Zhang, Xinwei Wang, Xinliang Mei, Xingsheng Wang
Summary: This study investigates the fabrication of conductive silver lines through a combination of LIFT printing and laser sintering using the same picosecond laser. By adjusting parameters and analyzing temperature effects, the optimal conductivity was achieved, demonstrating the feasibility and effectiveness of the developed method.
OPTICS AND LASER TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Ping Ren, Jingyan Dong
Summary: The study focuses on the development of foldable sustainable electronics using electrohydrodynamic (EHD) printing to fabricate PEDOT:PSS/graphene composite circuits on polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) films. The printed electronics demonstrate good foldability and mechanical stability, and maintain stable electronic response even after multiple folding and unfolding cycles. The use of printed PEDOT:PSS/graphene circuits as resistive temperature sensors for body temperature and respiration monitoring is also presented, highlighting their potential for transient electronics and biodegradability.
ADVANCED MATERIALS TECHNOLOGIES
(2023)
Review
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Pere Serra, Alberto Pique
ADVANCED MATERIALS TECHNOLOGIES
(2019)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
H. Kim, N. A. Charipar, J. Figueroa, N. S. Bingham, A. Pique
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Scott A. Mathews, Nicholas S. Bingham, Ryan J. Suess, Kristin M. Charipar, Raymond C. Y. Auyeung, Heungsoo Kim, Nicholas A. Charipar
IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON MAGNETICS
(2019)
Article
Physics, Applied
Vera N. Smolyaninova, William Korzi, William Zimmerman, Sabrina Searfoss, Christopher Jensen, Grace Yong, David Schaefer, Joseph C. Prestigiacomo, M. S. Osofsky, Heungsoo Kim, Zhen Xing, M. M. Qazilbash, Igor I. Smolyaninov
PHYSICA C-SUPERCONDUCTIVITY AND ITS APPLICATIONS
(2019)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Nicholas Charipar, Raymond C. Y. Auyeung, Heungsoo Kim, Kristin Charipar, Alberto Pique
OPTICAL MATERIALS EXPRESS
(2019)
Editorial Material
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Maria Farsari, Alberto Pique, Koji Sugioka
OPTICAL MATERIALS EXPRESS
(2019)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Heungsoo Kim, Kwok Cheung, Raymond C. Y. Auyeung, Donald E. Wilson, Kristin M. Charipar, Alberto Pique, Nicholas A. Charipar
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2019)
Article
Physics, Applied
Heungsoo Kim, Nicholas A. Charipar, Alberto Pique
JOURNAL OF PHYSICS D-APPLIED PHYSICS
(2020)
Article
Optics
Nicholas Charipar, Paul Johns, Ryan J. Suess, Heungsoo Kim, Jeffrey Geldmeier, Scott Trammell, Kristin Charipar, Jawad Naciri, Alberto Pique, Jake Fontana
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Kristin Charipar, Heungsoo Kim, Alberto Pique, Nicholas Charipar
Proceedings Paper
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Heungsoo Kim, Nicholas A. Charipar, Raymond C. Y. Auyeung, Kristin M. Charipar, Alberto Pique
LASER-BASED MICRO- AND NANOPROCESSING XIV
(2020)
Proceedings Paper
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Kristin Charipar, Heungsoo Kim, Christopher Musi, Raymond Auyeung, Alberto Pique, Nicholas A. Charipar
LASER APPLICATIONS IN MICROELECTRONIC AND OPTOELECTRONIC MANUFACTURING (LAMOM) XXV
(2020)
Proceedings Paper
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Kristin M. Charipar, Ruben E. Diaz-Rivera, Nerida H. De Jesus-Villanueva, Raymond C. Y. Auyeung, Nicholas A. Charipar, Alberto Pique
LASER APPLICATIONS IN MICROELECTRONIC AND OPTOELECTRONIC MANUFACTURING (LAMOM) XXIV
(2019)