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Junchen Luo1,2, Ju An Park2,3, Sanghoon Baek2,4
1Department of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Sichuan University of Arts and Science, Dazhou 635000, People's Republic of China.
Chemical Reviews
|March 9, 2026
Summary
Jet-based printing and direct ink writing enable precise 3D nano- to microscale structures for advanced electronics and biointerfacing. These additive manufacturing techniques offer enhanced device performance and new functionalities in functional materials.
Area of Science:
- Materials Science and Engineering
- Additive Manufacturing
- Nanotechnology
Background:
- Jet-based printing and direct ink writing are key additive manufacturing platforms.
- These techniques are crucial for creating functional nano- to microscale architectures.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the convergence of jet-based printing and direct ink writing.
- To highlight their role in advanced electronics and biointerfacing applications.
- To examine critical factors influencing printing fidelity.
Main Methods:
- Review of fluid mechanics, viscoelastic ink rheology, droplet-substrate interactions, and drying dynamics.
- Analysis of application-focused case studies.
Main Results:
- These printing approaches enable fine feature resolution and 3D structures.
- Precise structural control translates to enhanced device performance and functionality.
- Case studies include flexible thin-film transistors and bioprinted artificial tissues.
Conclusions:
- Jet-based printing and direct ink writing are vital for advanced functional materials.
- Further evolution is expected toward autonomous and intelligent manufacturing systems.
