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Nanomaterial Patterning in 3D Printing.

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  • 1Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT, 84112, USA.

Advanced Materials (Deerfield Beach, Fla.)
|March 5, 2020
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Integrating nanomaterials with 3D printing enables advanced functional devices. This multiscale approach overcomes patterning challenges, paving the way for novel, high-performance constructs not possible with traditional methods.

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Area of Science:

  • Materials Science
  • Additive Manufacturing
  • Nanotechnology

Background:

  • Synergistic integration of nanomaterials and 3D printing offers advanced functional capabilities.
  • Multiscale 3D printing allows interweaving diverse materials with nanomaterials for tailored properties.
  • Current challenges lie in precise patterning and organization of nanomaterials during 3D printing.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review recent advancements in integrating nanomaterials with 3D printing technologies.
  • To highlight methods leveraging physical phenomena for nanomaterial organization in 3D printing.
  • To explore the potential of these integrated approaches for creating novel multifunctional devices.

Main Methods:

  • Leveraging mechanical, electrical, magnetic, optical, and thermal phenomena for nanomaterial integration.
Keywords:
micrometer-scale patterning and assemblymultiscale 3D printingnanomaterials

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  • Developing multiscale 3D printing strategies for precise nanomaterial patterning and assembly.
  • Reviewing literature on state-of-the-art techniques for combining nanomaterials and 3D printing.

    • Main Results:

    • Demonstrated ability to impart, program, or modulate functional properties in 3D printed objects through nanomaterial integration.
    • Successful organization and patterning of nanomaterials within complex 3D architectures.
    • Advancements in controlling material properties at multiple scales.

    Conclusions:

    • Multiscale 3D printing with nanomaterials represents a significant leap in manufacturing capabilities.
    • These integrated approaches enable the creation of highly functional constructs beyond conventional methods.
    • Future potential for developing unprecedented multifunctional devices and architectures.