Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Giedrius Balcas, Mangirdas Malinauskas, Maria Farsari, Saulius Juodkazis
Summary: This article provides an overview of a recent advancement in optical 3D printing, where crosslinkable materials and nanomaterial fillers are polymerized and guided to form final structures and new composites through high temperature annealing (HTA). By using ultrafast laser direct writing, 3D nano/micro-structures are defined and their precursor composition is tailored for subsequent tunability of final properties during the HTA process at temperatures between 750-1500 degrees C. This method takes advantage of efficient pyrolysis and calcination, facilitated by the large surface-to-volume ratio conditions, to enable chemical exchange between glass/ceramic and surrounding materials.
ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Saisneha Koppaka, Kevin Zhang, Myra Kurosu Jalil, Lucas Blauch, Sindy Tang
Summary: This paper discusses the fabrication process of 3D micro-blades for cutting single cells using Nanoscribe technology, and shows that complex micro-blade features can generate different degrees of cell wounding and cell survival rates compared to simple blades fabricated with conventional photolithography.
Article
Polymer Science
Anton E. E. Egorov, Alexey A. A. Kostyukov, Denis A. A. Shcherbakov, Danila A. A. Kolymagin, Dmytro A. A. Chubich, Rilond P. P. Matital, Maxim V. V. Arsenyev, Ivan D. D. Burtsev, Mikhail G. G. Mestergazi, Elnara R. R. Zhiganshina, Sergey A. A. Chesnokov, Alexei G. G. Vitukhnovsky, Vladimir A. A. Kuzmin
Summary: Micron- and submicron-scale 3D structure realization is now possible through two-photon photopolymerization (TPP) direct laser writing photolithography (DLW photolithography) method. To fabricate micro-optical elements with high curvature values, including X-ray microlenses, lithographic features with dimensions less than 100 nm are in demand. A photoinitiator (PI) based on a methyl methacrylate derivative of 2,5-bis(4-(dimethylamino)benzylidene) cyclopentanone was studied spectroscopically and photochemically. The enhanced intersystem crossing in the methyl methacrylate derivative leads to increased radical generation for polymerization initiation. A comprehensive study was conducted on the new photocompositions, focusing on photochemical constants, photopolymerization degree, and topology. Optimal parameters for mechanically stable structure fabrication were determined, including threshold dose parameters for lithography and sub-100 nm feature fabrication. X-ray lens microstructures were also successfully fabricated.
Review
Chemistry, Physical
Cheng Zhang, Menglong Qu, Xiuqing Fu, Jian Lin
Summary: This article systematically reviews the applications of 3D sensors obtained through various fabrication methods, discussing their advantages compared to 2D sensors. It also provides a perspective on the remaining challenges and potential opportunities.
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Win Jonhson, Xi Xu, Danwei Zhang, Wei Ting Chua, Yong Hao Tan, Ximeng Liu, Cao Guan, Xuan Hao Tan, Yuemeng Li, Tun Seng Herng, James Cho-Hong Goh, John Wang, Hui He, Jun Ding
Summary: This paper introduces the fabrication process of the first fully 3D-printed ceramic core structures for portable solar desalination devices to tackle water scarcity. Utilizing robocasting, a flexible 3D printing technique, the device is able to provide uniform water transport delivery and thermal insulation. The portable device has shown excellent ion rejection ability and meets WHO drinking water standards.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Akash Garg, Saigopalakrishna S. Yerneni, Phil Campbell, Philip R. LeDuc, O. Burak Ozdoganlar
Summary: This work introduces a freeform 3D ice printing process that allows for high-speed and reproducible fabrication of ice structures with micro-scale resolution. The dimension and geometry of the structures are controlled through modulation of droplet ejection frequency and stage motions. This method enables the creation of complex geometries, overhang structures, smooth surfaces, and micro-scale features.
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Alexander Lin, Abhimanyu Goel, De Hui Alwin Wong, Charlene Yeo, Jacky Chung, Sze Dai Pang, Chi-Hwa Wang, Hayden Taylor, Harn Wei Kua
Summary: This research aims to develop an alternative design-to-fabrication approach for 3D printers, without the need for advanced facilities. By designing concrete blocks as prismatic shapes and using a gantry-based 3D printer for customization and assembly, a wider application of 3D printing for compression-dominated structures was achieved.
AUTOMATION IN CONSTRUCTION
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Manufacturing
S. Barnes, L. Kirssin, E. Needham, E. Baharlou, D. E. Carr, J. Ma
Summary: This study investigates the feasibility of 3D printing soil structures that could support plant life. The results show that stand-alone soil structures can be successfully printed without additives using the extrusion method. By properly controlling the water content, the printed structures are capable of supporting germination and growth of plants. It is also found that the water retention abilities of the printed structures differ from potted soil of the same composition. The study demonstrates a fundamental difference in the soil-water characteristics of the extruded soils and correlates the drying characteristics with the ability of the soil to support plant growth in different soil textures.
ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING
(2022)
Article
Thermodynamics
Husain Al Hashimi, Omar Chaalal
Summary: Development in miniaturized products, such as increasing numbers of transistors in electronic equipment and advancements in flexible sensors, has been a major highlight in technological research in the past century. These advancements have found interest in various applications, from health diagnosis to industrial usages, with recent focus on compatibility with non-planar surfaces. Flexible sensors, like the one discussed in this paper, offer advantages in adaptability to different surface configurations, such as cylindrical tubes, and play a crucial role in detailed examination of adverse flow conditions, such as in phase change applications.
THERMAL SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING PROGRESS
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Composites
Yaohui Wang, Guoquan Zhang, Huilin Ren, Guang Liu, Yi Xiong
Summary: This study proposed an interlayer-based adaptive process planning strategy for printing joints of continuous fiber reinforced composite lattice structures (CFRCLSs). By comparing with other strategies, the results showed that parts fabricated with this strategy had superior mechanical properties and significantly improved geometric accuracy. Moreover, the effectiveness of the strategy was validated with two representative metamaterial designs.
COMPOSITES COMMUNICATIONS
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Shaoping Xiong, Yang Chen, Wanbo Jia, Xuyang Yang, Kun Liu, Chong Li, Gang Ling
Summary: This study optimized the design of the co-axial dispensing nozzle for a 3D bio-printer developed by China Agricultural University (CAU) in order to create tubular structures with more effective micro-channel encapsulation. A two-phase flow computational fluid dynamics modeling tool was developed to analyze the microfluidic domain of fluid channels inside the nozzle. Simulation work established an equation to predict the volume fraction of the encapsulating layer based on various influencing factors, providing optimal printing parameters for the CAU bio-printer to improve the quality of bio-printed tubular structures with encapsulation.
JOURNAL OF MICROMECHANICS AND MICROENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Rui Wang, Xiaoyang Zhu, Luanfa Sun, Shuai Shang, Hongke Li, Wensong Ge, Hongbo Lan
Summary: A novel flexible strain sensor with high sensitivity and transparency was developed by filling a multiwalled carbon nanotube solution into polydimethylsiloxane channel films. The fabricated sensor showed superior gauge factors, good stability, and durability for monitoring various human movements.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
M. Cannio, C. Mortalo, M. Prestianni, F. Andreola, S. M. Deambrosis, E. Miorin, V. Zin, D. N. Boccaccini, M. Romagnoli
Summary: BCZ20Y15-GDC15 is a widely studied composite material for H-2 purification and membrane reactors, but the optimization of suitable slurries for its manufacturing is crucial for its practical uses. In this study, the stability and printability of the slurries were evaluated, and smooth and defect-free asymmetric structures were successfully printed using a mu-extrusion 3D printer.
Article
Polymer Science
Ali Ashtariyan, Hamid Khorsand, Fatemeh Bavarsiha
Summary: A Sr-HA/poly(e-caprolactone) (PCL) composite scaffold was fabricated using a solvent-based extrusion method. Sr-HA powders were synthesized through the coprecipitation method with different molar ratios of strontium doping. 3D printed Sr-HA/PCL scaffolds were manufactured using the solvent-based extrusion method. The presence of strontium increased the compressive strength of the scaffolds and promoted the growth and proliferation of MG63 cells according to MTT test results.
POLYMERS FOR ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIES
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Han Zuo, Zenghe Liu, Luzhi Zhang, Gengxin Liu, Xikai Ouyang, Qingbao Guan, Qilin Wu, Zhengwei You
Summary: A new Print-Healing strategy has been proposed to address challenges in FDM 3D printing, utilizing a polymer ink with synergetic triple dynamic bonds for excellent printability and self-healing ability. Objects with various shapes can be easily assembled into large structures via self-healing, with strong binding between layers due to the triple dynamic bonds. Damaged printed objects can spontaneously heal, extending their service life significantly.
SCIENCE CHINA-MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Saeko Tachikawa, Shohei Kaneda, Momoko Kumemura, Rui Sato, Takuya Tsukamoto, Teruo Fujii, Takaaki Suzuki, Hiroyuki Fujita
ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING IN JAPAN
(2019)
Article
Automation & Control Systems
Kotaro Hashikura, Akira Kojima, Takaaki Suzuki, Kou Yamada
IET CONTROL THEORY AND APPLICATIONS
(2019)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Takuya Tsukamoto, Yohei Umino, Kotaro Hashikura, Sachie Shiomi, Kou Yamada, Takaaki Suzuki
JOVE-JOURNAL OF VISUALIZED EXPERIMENTS
(2019)
Article
Instruments & Instrumentation
Taiki Iida, Takuya Tsukamoto, Kazumoto Miwa, Shimpei Ono, Takaaki Suzuki
SENSORS AND MATERIALS
(2019)
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Tasuku Nakahara, Yusaku Ueda, Hayato Miyagawa, Hidetoshi Kotera, Takaaki Suzuki
JOURNAL OF MICROMECHANICS AND MICROENGINEERING
(2020)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Hidetaka Ueno, Kiichi Sato, Kou Yamada, Takaaki Suzuki
Article
Instruments & Instrumentation
Nobuaki Kuriyama, Takashi Nakajima, Ryo Ichige, Takaaki Suzuki
SENSORS AND MATERIALS
(2020)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Hidetaka Ueno, Katsuya Maruo, Masatoshi Inoue, Hidetoshi Kotera, Takaaki Suzuki
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Ryo Ichige, Nobuaki Kuriyama, Yohei Umino, Takuya Tsukamoto, Takaaki Suzuki
Summary: This study proposed a piezoelectric vibrational energy harvester with mechanical metamaterials for the elastic layer to achieve low resonance frequency and high-power output. Finite element analysis showed that the metamaterial PVEH with the smallest structure had a 16% decrease in resonance frequency and 100% increase in power generation compared to the one with the largest structure. The fabricated metamaterial PVEH exhibited a resonance frequency of 32 Hz and a maximum output power of 1.3 mu W, with a 48% reduction in resonance frequency and 3.2 times higher power output compared to conventional flat plate-type PVEH.
SENSORS AND ACTUATORS A-PHYSICAL
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Ryota Sano, Kentaro Koyama, Narumi Fukuoka, Hidetaka Ueno, Shohei Yamamura, Takaaki Suzuki
Summary: This study proposes an inverse-tapered well design to prevent cell loss in a single-cell microarray (SCM) chip, and experiments have shown that this design can effectively increase cell capture rate and analysis efficiency.
Article
Instruments & Instrumentation
Ten Sekiguchi, Hidetaka Ueno, Vivek Anand Menon, Ryo Ichige, Yuya Tanaka, Hiroshi Toshiyoshi, Takaaki Suzuki
Summary: This study focuses on the photolithography-based microfabrication of UV-cured polydimethylsiloxane (UV-PDMS). The method is used to create free-standing flexible metamaterials with a negative Poisson's ratio. The results show significant deformations compared to specimens fabricated with a common permanent structural photoresist.
SENSORS AND MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Shiyu Wang, Md Zakir Hossain, Tao Han, Kazuo Shinozuka, Takaaki Suzuki, Anna Kuwana, Haruo Kobayashi
Proceedings Paper
Energy & Fuels
R. Ichige, N. Kuriyama, Y. Umino, T. Tsukamoto, K. Hashikura, K. Yamada, T. Suzuki
2019 19TH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON MICRO AND NANOTECHNOLOGY FOR POWER GENERATION AND ENERGY CONVERSION APPLICATIONS (POWERMEMS)
(2020)
Proceedings Paper
Energy & Fuels
T. Tsukamoto, Y. Umino, K. Hashikura, S. Shiomi, K. Yamada, T. Suzuki
18TH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON MICRO AND NANOTECHNOLOGY FOR POWER GENERATION AND ENERGY CONVERSION APPLICATIONS
(2019)