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Cody W Leasor1, Kelly L Vernon1, Yunong Wang1
1Department of Chemistry, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX, 77845, USA. lane.baker@tamu.edu.
Summary
Researchers developed cost-effective 3D-printed centrifuge and electrode holders for micro/nanoelectrodes. These custom tools enhance measurement science applications, offering design flexibility and overcoming commercial availability challenges.
Area of Science:
- Measurement Science
- Materials Science
- Engineering
Background:
- Rapid prototyping and 3D printing are increasingly vital for scientific measurement tools.
- Commercial electrode holders can present availability and design limitations.
Purpose of the Study:
- To demonstrate the economical production and application of 3D-printed centrifuge and electrode holders.
- To provide customizable solutions for micro and nanoelectrode manipulation in measurement science.
Main Methods:
- Utilizing fused deposition modeling (FDM) or similar 3D printing technologies for fabricating custom holders.
- Designing and printing specialized centrifuge holders for pipette filling.
- Designing and printing electrode holders for electroanalytical probe characterization and scanning ion conductance microscopy.
Main Results:
- Successfully produced economical 3D-printed centrifuge holders that facilitate precise pipette fluid handling.
- Developed versatile 3D-printed electrode holders applicable to electroanalytical characterization.
- Demonstrated the utility of 3D-printed holders in scanning ion conductance microscopy experiments.
Conclusions:
- 3D-printed holders offer a flexible, cost-effective alternative to commercial options for micro/nanoelectrode applications.
- This approach expands the toolkit for measurement science, enabling custom configurations and overcoming supply chain issues.
- The demonstrated holders are valuable for pipette handling, electroanalysis, and advanced microscopy techniques.
