Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Olefin Metathesis Polymerization: Overview01:13

Olefin Metathesis Polymerization: Overview

2.5K
Recently, the development of olefin metathesis polymerization advanced the field of polymer synthesis. Simply put, the reorganization of substituents on their double bonds between two olefins in the presence of a catalyst is known as the olefin metathesis reaction. The use of metathesis reaction for polymer synthesis is called olefin metathesis polymerization.
Ruthenium-based Grubbs catalyst is the most commonly used catalyst for olefin metathesis polymerization. Grubbs catalyst consists of a...
2.5K
Residual Stresses01:26

Residual Stresses

555
Residual stresses reside in a structure even after removing the original stress inducer. This phenomenon often arises from varied plastic deformations across different parts of a structure. Consider a rod stretched beyond its yield point. It will not regain its original length due to permanent deformation. Even after load removal, the rod does not entirely lose stress because of uneven plastic deformations, resulting in residual stresses. The computation of these stresses in structures is...
555
Types of Step-Growth Polymers: Polyesters01:20

Types of Step-Growth Polymers: Polyesters

2.5K
The introduction of polyesters has brought major development to the textile industry. The wrinkle-free behavior of polyester blends has eliminated the need for starching and ironing clothes.
Polyesters are commonly prepared from terephthalic acid and ethylene glycol; the crude product is known as poly(ethylene terephthalate) or PET. However, polyesters are synthesized industrially by transesterification of dimethyl terephthalate with ethylene glycol at 150 °C. The two reactants and the polymer...
2.5K
Polymer Classification: Architecture01:14

Polymer Classification: Architecture

3.7K
Polymers are classified as linear or branched on the basis of their chain architecture. The polymer chains in linear polymers have a long chain-like structure with minimal to no branching at all. Even if a polymer features large substituent groups on the monomer, which appear as branches to the skeleton, it is not considered a branched polymer. A branched polymer contains secondary polymer chains that arise from the main polymer chain. The branching occurs when the polymer growth shifts from...
3.7K
Plasticizers01:31

Plasticizers

310
Water-reducers, or plasticizers, are chemical admixtures used in concrete to improve strength and workability. These additives reduce the water-cement ratio without compromising workability, lower the cement content while maintaining the same workability, or increase workability to assist concrete placement in inaccessible areas.
Plasticizers function by using surface-active agents to create repulsive electrostatic forces between cement particles. This dispersion enhances the concrete's...
310
Plasticity00:58

Plasticity

3.0K
Plasticity is the property where an object loses its elasticity and undergoes irreversible deformation, even after the deformation forces are eliminated. If a material deforms irreversibly without increasing stress or load, then this is called ideal plasticity. For example, when a force is applied to an aluminum rod, it changes its shape, but it does not return to its original shape once the force is removed. Plastic deformation or ductility is thus a permanent deformation or change in the...
3.0K

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

A multi-parameter performance correlation model to advance the customized design of vascular stents.

Medical engineering & physics·2026
Same author

High-precision path planning for multi-material 3D bioprinting of complex structures.

Biofabrication·2026
Same author

Coherent phonon flatband generated in GaAs/AlAs superlattices via layer-selective optical pumping.

Nature communications·2025
Same author

Role of interface mixing on coherent heat conduction in periodic and aperiodic superlattices.

Journal of physics. Condensed matter : an Institute of Physics journal·2025
Same author

High-Speed Embedded Ink Writing of Anatomic-Size Organ Constructs.

Advanced science (Weinheim, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany)·2025
Same author

Spectral heat flux redistribution upon interfacial transmission.

Journal of physics. Condensed matter : an Institute of Physics journal·2025

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Jan 9, 2026

A Soft Tooling Process Chain for Injection Molding of a 3D Component with Micro Pillars
05:32

A Soft Tooling Process Chain for Injection Molding of a 3D Component with Micro Pillars

Published on: August 4, 2018

13.0K

Molten Embedded Writing of End-Use Thermoplastics for Engineering Applications.

Kellen Mitchell1, Aidan Shackleford1, Sabinus Arthur2

  • 1Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Nevada, Reno, Reno, Nevada 89557, United States.

ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces
|December 1, 2025
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

A new molten embedded writing (MEW) method uses a high-temperature support bath to 3D print thermoplastic parts with enhanced mechanical strength for functional applications.

Keywords:
end-use productsengineering applicationshigh-temperature support bathmolten embedded writingthermoplastic printing

More Related Videos

Melt Electrospinning Writing of Three-dimensional Poly(ε-caprolactone) Scaffolds with Controllable Morphologies for Tissue Engineering Applications
12:28

Melt Electrospinning Writing of Three-dimensional Poly(ε-caprolactone) Scaffolds with Controllable Morphologies for Tissue Engineering Applications

Published on: December 23, 2017

15.7K
Fabrication of the Thermoplastic Microfluidic Channels
16:00

Fabrication of the Thermoplastic Microfluidic Channels

Published on: February 3, 2008

13.8K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Jan 9, 2026

A Soft Tooling Process Chain for Injection Molding of a 3D Component with Micro Pillars
05:32

A Soft Tooling Process Chain for Injection Molding of a 3D Component with Micro Pillars

Published on: August 4, 2018

13.0K
Melt Electrospinning Writing of Three-dimensional Poly(ε-caprolactone) Scaffolds with Controllable Morphologies for Tissue Engineering Applications
12:28

Melt Electrospinning Writing of Three-dimensional Poly(ε-caprolactone) Scaffolds with Controllable Morphologies for Tissue Engineering Applications

Published on: December 23, 2017

15.7K
Fabrication of the Thermoplastic Microfluidic Channels
16:00

Fabrication of the Thermoplastic Microfluidic Channels

Published on: February 3, 2008

13.8K

Area of Science:

  • Materials Science
  • Additive Manufacturing
  • Biomedical Engineering

Background:

  • Fused filament fabrication (FFF) produces complex thermoplastic structures but lacks mechanical strength for end-use parts.
  • Existing methods often limit 3D-printed components to prototyping due to insufficient mechanical integrity.
  • Need for advanced 3D printing techniques to create robust functional parts from thermoplastics.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a novel molten embedded writing (MEW) 3D printing method.
  • To enhance the mechanical properties of 3D-printed thermoplastic structures.
  • To demonstrate MEW's capability for fabricating functional end-use parts.

Main Methods:

  • Developed a molten embedded writing (MEW) technique utilizing a high-temperature support bath.
  • The support bath comprised organomodified montmorillonite particles and sunflower oil.
  • Thermoplastic filaments were printed within the support bath to promote interfilament fusion.

Main Results:

  • MEW significantly improved the mechanical strength of 3D-printed thermoplastic structures.
  • Successfully printed end-use parts including orbital implants (polycaprolactone), hydrocyclone spigots (polylactic acid), and robotic hand sensors (thermal polyurethane).
  • Demonstrated the method's versatility across different polymers and applications.

Conclusions:

  • MEW is a viable technique for producing high-strength, functional 3D-printed thermoplastic components.
  • The high-temperature support bath is crucial for enhancing interfilament fusion and mechanical performance.
  • MEW opens possibilities for advanced applications in medicine, engineering, and robotics.