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Sustainable Energy Solutions via Graphene Quantum Dots-Functionalized 3D-Printed Materials
Muhammad Hussnain Akmal1,2, Masoomeh Yari Kalashgrani3,4, Seyyed Mojtaba Mousavi1,2
1Department of Chemical Engineering, National Taiwan University of Science and Technology, Taipei, Taiwan.
Chemical Record (New York, N.Y.)
|July 31, 2026
Summary
Graphene quantum dots (GQDs) enhance 3D-printed sustainable energy devices like solar cells and batteries. Overcoming challenges in ink stability and production scale will unlock GQD-enabled 3D printing for advanced energy solutions.
Area of Science:
- Materials Science
- Nanotechnology
- Sustainable Energy
Background:
- Graphene quantum dots (GQDs) possess unique optoelectronic properties.
- 3D printing offers advanced manufacturing capabilities for energy devices.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the integration of GQDs in 3D printing for sustainable energy applications.
- To discuss advancements, challenges, and future directions in GQD-enabled 3D printing.
Main Methods:
- Review of literature on GQD-based inks and additive manufacturing techniques.
- Analysis of specific 3D printing methods: Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM), Direct Ink Writing (DIW), Stereolithography (SLA), and Inkjet Printing.
Main Results:
- GQDs improve charge transport in solar cells, energy density in batteries, and cycling stability in supercapacitors.
- Hybridization enables innovative, flexible, and integrated energy solutions.
- Challenges include ink stability, large-scale production, and eco-friendly material sourcing.
Conclusions:
- GQD-enabled 3D printing holds significant potential for advanced sustainable energy technologies.
- Further research in hybrid printing, material design, and machine learning is crucial for commercialization.
- Addressing cost and scalability will pave the way for widespread adoption.
