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Three-dimensional microarchitected materials and devices using nanoparticle assembly by pointwise spatial printing.

Mohammad Sadeq Saleh¹, Chunshan Hu¹, Rahul Panat¹

¹School of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, Washington State University, Pullman, WA 99163, USA.

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|March 10, 2017

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Researchers developed a novel method to create complex 3D hierarchical materials, like microlattices, with precise control over internal porosity. This fabrication technique enables advanced applications in various technological fields.

Keywords:

3-D Micro-architected Materials 3-D Printing Aerosol Jet Printing Micro-scaffolds Nanoparticle Assembly Ultralight Materials

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Area of Science:

Materials Science
Nanotechnology
Additive Manufacturing

Background:

Three-dimensional (3D) hierarchical materials are crucial for advanced technological applications.
Existing synthesis methods often require templating or supporting materials, limiting design complexity and scalability.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop a novel, templating-free method for synthesizing complex 3D hierarchical microengineered materials.
To achieve precise control over both external structure and internal porosity of the fabricated materials.

Main Methods:

Direct printing of nanoparticle dispersions using Aerosol Jet technology in 3D space.
Postprocessing techniques to control internal porosity within truss elements.
Binder removal and sintering for material consolidation.

Main Results:

Successful synthesis of complex 3D microlattices with nearly fully dense truss elements (minimum diameter ~20 μm, aspect ratio up to 20:1).
Demonstration of hierarchical porous structures with feature size control spanning over five orders of magnitude.
Fabrication of other microstructures, including stretchable interconnects, spirals, and pillars.

Conclusions:

The developed method offers a versatile and scalable approach for fabricating advanced 3D hierarchical materials.
This technique enables precise control over material architecture, opening possibilities for applications in tissue engineering, ultralight materials, microfluidics, and micro-optoelectronics.