3D Printing Macroscale Engineered Materials Using Ultrasound Directed Self‐Assembly and Stereolithography. Issue 9 (19th July 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Greenhall, John; Raeymaekers, Bart
• Is Part Of: Advanced materials technologies. Volume 2:Issue 9(2017)
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• Publication Date: 2017-07-19
• Subjects: 3D printing -- engineered materials -- ultrasound directed self‐assembly; Materials science -- Periodicals; Technological innovations -- Periodicals; Materials science; Technological innovations; Periodicals; 620.1105
• DOI: 10.1002/admt.201700122
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2365-709X

Abstract

Abstract : A manufacturing process to 3D print engineered materials comprised of a user‐specified pattern of nano‐ or microparticles embedded in a polymer matrix material is described. The materials are printed layer‐by‐layer using stereolithography, and in each layer, ultrasound directed self‐assembly is employed to organize a user‐specified pattern of particles. This process allows manufacturing macroscale 3D materials with a user‐specified microstructure consisting of particles of any material, and contrasts with existing processes, which are often limited to laboratory scale, specific materials, and/or 2D implementations. Using this manufacturing process, 3D printing of macroscale multilayer engineered materials containing a Bouligand microstructure commonly found in composite laminate and biological materials is demonstrated. Additionally, engineered materials containing a pattern of electrically conductive nickel‐coated carbon fibers are fabricated, which illustrate the feasibility of 3D printing structures with embedded insulated electrical wiring. This process finds application in manufacturing of multifunctional composite materials. Abstract : A manufacturing process for 3D printing engineered materials with user‐specified microstructure is demonstrated. The engineered materials are 3D printed layer‐by‐layer using stereolithography, where each layer contains a user‐specified pattern of nano‐ or microparticles organized via ultrasound directed self‐assembly. Such materials can display unique physical properties based on the pattern of particles comprising the microstructure.