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Inkjet-printed Polyvinyl Alcohol Multilayers
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Inkjet-printed Polyvinyl Alcohol Multilayers.

Iulia Salaoru1, Zuoxin Zhou2, Peter Morris3

  • 1Emerging Technologies Research Centre (EMTERC), De Montfort University; WMG, University of Warwick; I.Salaoru@warwick.ac.uk.

Journal of Visualized Experiments : Jove
|May 19, 2017
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Inkjet printing can create polyvinyl alcohol (PVOH) multilayer structures. This study details the formulation and characterization of a PVOH ink suitable for 3D printing complex polymer layers.

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Area of Science:

  • Polymer Science
  • Materials Engineering
  • Additive Manufacturing

Background:

  • Inkjet printing is an advanced technique for polymer processing.
  • Polyvinyl alcohol (PVOH) is a versatile polymer with numerous applications.
  • Developing precise methods for fabricating multilayer polymer structures is crucial for advanced material development.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the feasibility of using inkjet printing for producing polyvinyl alcohol (PVOH) multilayer structures.
  • To characterize the properties of a PVOH-based ink for printability.
  • To evaluate the quality and uniformity of the resulting multilayer structures.

Main Methods:

  • Formulation of an aqueous polyvinyl alcohol (PVOH) solution.
  • Characterization of ink properties: surface tension, viscosity, pH, and time stability.

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  • Investigation of ink wettability on various substrates.
  • Utilizing a proprietary 3D inkjet printer to fabricate multilayer structures.
  • Evaluation of printed multilayers using optical microscopy for morphology, surface profile, and thickness uniformity.

    • Main Results:

    • A stable PVOH ink was formulated with neutral pH (6.7), surface tension of 39.3 mN/m, and viscosity of 7.5 cP.
    • The ink exhibited pseudoplastic (shear-thinning) behavior, indicating suitability for inkjet printing.
    • Glass was identified as the optimal substrate for PVOH ink wettability.
    • Successful fabrication of PVOH multilayer structures using 3D inkjet printing was achieved.
    • Optical microscopy confirmed the morphology, surface profile, and thickness uniformity of the printed multilayers.

    Conclusions:

    • Inkjet printing is a viable technology for fabricating polyvinyl alcohol (PVOH) multilayer structures.
    • The characterized PVOH ink possesses suitable properties for 3D printing applications.
    • The study demonstrates the potential of inkjet printing for creating complex polymer architectures with good dimensional control.