Recent development and applications of advanced materials via direct ink writing

Alpha Chi Him Tsang, Jintao Zhang, Kwun Nam Hui, Kwan San Hui, Haibao Huang

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    Abstract

    Direct ink writing (DIW), a type of extrusion-based 3D printing method, enables the rapid design and building of size- and shape-scalable 3D structures in a low-cost and green manner without the need for specific size reactors and secondary substrates compared to traditional synthesis methods. Coupling the use of sol-gel inks with optimized rheological properties (elastoviscosity and shear stress) and a wide range of nanomaterials enhances the mechanical and electrical conductivity of printed products. In this review, the recent development in DIW methods, critical requirements for printable DIW inks, and applications of DIW-printed products in medical, energy storage, and environmental treatment are reviewed. A perspective outlook associated with limitations from current DIW research is proposed for the breakthrough development of such technology in the future.

    Original languageEnglish
    Article number2101358
    JournalAdvanced Materials Technologies
    Volume7
    Issue number7
    Early online date27 Jan 2022
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - Jul 2022

    Keywords

    • 3D printing
    • biomedical
    • energy
    • nanomaterials gel
    • photocatalysts

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