As a universal casting Mg-RE alloy,Mg-6Gd-3Y-Zr(GW63K,wt.%)alloy exhibits superior strength-ductility synergy and holds significant potential for engineering applications.In this study,the GW63K alloy is produced usin...As a universal casting Mg-RE alloy,Mg-6Gd-3Y-Zr(GW63K,wt.%)alloy exhibits superior strength-ductility synergy and holds significant potential for engineering applications.In this study,the GW63K alloy is produced using the laser powder bed fusion(LPBF)additive manufacturing(AM)process for the first time.The printability,microstructure characteristics,and post-heat treatment conditions of the GW63K alloy are systematically investigated.The as-built GW63K samples demonstrate high relative densities exceeding 99.6%and exhibit no macroscopic and microscopic cracking across a wide range of process parameters,indicating excellent printability.An exceptional heterogeneous microstructure is observed in the as-built GW63K alloy,comprising coarse columnar grains,fine equiaxed grains with an average grain size of 21.72μm,uniformly distributed nano-sized Mg_(24)(Gd,Y)_(5)secondary phase,and numerous dislocations.Consequently,the as-built GW63K alloy displays enhanced tensile strengths and ductility compared to the as-cast alloy,with yield strength(YS),ultimate tensile strength(UTS)and elongation(EL)values of 218±4 MPa,284±5 MPa and 11.9±1.6%respectively.Additionally,due to the absence of coarse micron-sized secondary phase,a specific direct aging(T5)heat treatment regime at 200℃for 128 h is optimized for the as-built GW63K alloy to introduce dense and dispersedβ’aging precipitates.This T5 treatment surpasses the conventional solution plus aging(T6)heat treatment in enhancing mechanical properties.The LPBF-T5 GW63K alloy exhibits YS,UTS and EL values of 293±6 MPa,359±4 MPa and 2.9±0.7%,respectively.Notably,the YS of the LPBF-T5 alloy represents the highest value for the GW63K alloy,even surpassing that of the extrusion-T5 alloy.This study indicates that the GW63K alloy is a highly promising material for manufacturing near-net-shape high-strength Mg alloy components with intricate geometries using LPBF.展开更多
In order to improve environmental pollution of printing industry,it has developed new environmental ink which is called UV Soy Ink.The purpose of this research is to investigate screen printability of UV Soy Ink.To pr...In order to improve environmental pollution of printing industry,it has developed new environmental ink which is called UV Soy Ink.The purpose of this research is to investigate screen printability of UV Soy Ink.To print UV Soy Ink on four different plastics for hardness tested,strips tested,abrasion resistance tested,and solvent resistance tested.The test results will be compared with UV Ink According to experimental results and finding out:(1)For hardness tested,the printability of UV Ink and UV Soy Ink are not different.(2)For strips tested,abrasion resistance tested,and solvent resistance tested,the printability of UV Ink is a little better than UV Soy Ink.But to respond to the environmental issue and the sustainable development of printing industry,it's still worthwhile to promote UV Soy Ink and use it.展开更多
Three-dimensional(3D)extrusion-based bioprinting is widely used in tissue engineering and regenerative medicine to create cell-incorporated constructs or scaffolds based on the extrusion technique.One critical issue i...Three-dimensional(3D)extrusion-based bioprinting is widely used in tissue engineering and regenerative medicine to create cell-incorporated constructs or scaffolds based on the extrusion technique.One critical issue in 3D extrusion-based bioprinting is printability or the capability to form and maintain reproducible 3D scaffolds from bioink(a mixture of biomaterials and cells).Research shows that printability can be affected by many factors or parameters,including those associated with the bioink,printing process,and scaffold design,but these are far from certain.This review highlights recent developments in the printability assessment of extrusion-based bioprinting with a focus on the definition of printability,printability measurements and characterization,and printability-affecting factors.Key issues and challenges related to printability are also identified and discussed,along with approaches or strategies for improving printability in extrusion-based bioprinting.展开更多
Additive manufacturing provides achievability for the fabrication of bimetallic and multi-material structures;however,the material compatibility and bondability directly affect the parts’formability and final quality...Additive manufacturing provides achievability for the fabrication of bimetallic and multi-material structures;however,the material compatibility and bondability directly affect the parts’formability and final quality.It is essential to understand the underlying printability of different material combinations based on an adapted process.Here,the printability disparities of two common and attractive material combinations(nickel-and iron-based alloys)are evaluated at the macro and micro levels via laser directed energy deposition(DED).The deposition processes were captured using in situ high-speed imaging,and the dissimilarities in melt pool features and track morphology were quantitatively investigated within specific process windows.Moreover,the microstructure diversity of the tracks and blocks processed with varied material pairs was comparatively elaborated and,complemented with the informative multi-physics modeling,the presented non-uniformity in mechanical properties(microhardness)among the heterogeneous material pairs was rationalized.The differences in melt flow induced by the unlike thermophysical properties of the material pairs and the resulting element intermixing and localized re-alloying during solidification dominate the presented dissimilarity in printability among the material combinations.This work provides an in-depth understanding of the phenomenological differences in the deposition of dissimilar materials and aims to guide more reliable DED forming of bimetallic parts.展开更多
Recently, 3D bioprinting is developed as an emerging approach, increasingly applied to materials for healthcare;while, the precise placement of cells and materials, and the shape fidelity of forming constructs is of g...Recently, 3D bioprinting is developed as an emerging approach, increasingly applied to materials for healthcare;while, the precise placement of cells and materials, and the shape fidelity of forming constructs is of great importance for successful application of 3D bioprinting. Research efforts have been made to develop new bioinks as "raw materials" with better biocompatibility and biofunctionality, but the printability of bioinks is largely ignored and still needs to be carefully examined to enable robotic bioprinting. This article aims to introduce a recent published review (Appl. Phys. Rev. 2018, 5, 041304) on the evaluation of bioink printability by Huang's research group from University of Florida. Huang et al. comprehensively reviewed the bioink printability based on the physical point of view during inkjet printing, laser printing, and microextrusion, and a series of self-consistent time scales and dimensi on less quantities were utilized to physically understand and evaluate bioink printability. This article would be helpful to know the trends on physical understanding of bioink printability.展开更多
Direct ink writing(DIW)holds enormous potential in fabricating multiscale and multi-functional architectures by virtue of its wide range of printable materials,simple operation,and ease of rapid prototyping.Although i...Direct ink writing(DIW)holds enormous potential in fabricating multiscale and multi-functional architectures by virtue of its wide range of printable materials,simple operation,and ease of rapid prototyping.Although it is well known that ink rheology and processing parameters have a direct impact on the resolution and shape of the printed objects,the underlying mechanisms of these key factors on the printability and quality of DIW technique remain poorly understood.To tackle this issue,we systematically analyzed the printability and quality through extrusion mechanism modeling and experimental validating.Hybrid non-Newtonian fluid inks were first prepared,and their rheological properties were measured.Then,finite element analysis of the whole DIW process was conducted to reveal the flow dynamics of these inks.The obtained optimal process parameters(ink rheology,applied pressure,printing speed,etc)were also validated by experiments where high-resolution(<100μm)patterns were fabricated rapidly(>70 mm s^(-1)).Finally,as a process research demonstration,we printed a series of microstructures and circuit systems with hybrid inks and silver inks,showing the suitability of the printable process parameters.This study provides a strong quantitative illustration of the use of DIW for the high-speed preparation of high-resolution,high-precision samples.展开更多
Rheological properties of microemulsions(MEs) and their printability in three dimensional printing(3DP) systems were investigated.A series of MEs with different contents of oil phase were prepared using sonication met...Rheological properties of microemulsions(MEs) and their printability in three dimensional printing(3DP) systems were investigated.A series of MEs with different contents of oil phase were prepared using sonication method with ibuprofen as model drug and soybean lecithin as emulfier.Stationary and transient rheological properties of MEs were investigated by ARES-SRF using concentric cylinders measuring systems.3DP systems with piezoelectric drop-on-demand print heads were employed to test the printability of the MEs.Results demonstrate that the apparent viscosity and dynamic linear viscoelastic regions of the MEs are the most important parameters for continuous and stable printing of MEs by 3DP.The incorporation of drug in the MEs has little influence on the MEs' stationary rheological behaviors and dynamic viscoelasticity,but the concentration of oil phase has a strong influence on them.The rheological property of binder liquids has a close relationship with their printability in 3DP system.展开更多
High levels of Al and Ti in superalloy compositions normally lead to cracking formation during the laser powder bed fusion process,while these elements are key constituents of strengthening phases.In the current study...High levels of Al and Ti in superalloy compositions normally lead to cracking formation during the laser powder bed fusion process,while these elements are key constituents of strengthening phases.In the current study,a novel Co-based superalloy with the basic chemical composition of Co-Al-W-Ta-Ti resolved this contradiction,indicating that the part was formed without cracking and simultaneously contained a large amount of strengthening precipitates in the microstructure fabricated via laser powder bed fusion.The printability,microstructures,and mechanical properties of the sample were analysed before and after heat treatment,providing a potential superalloy that can replace Ni-based superalloys fabricated by additive manufacturing in aerospace and other industries with higher temperature and more efficiency.展开更多
A novel laser-based additive manufacturing approach of metal additive manufacturing using powder sheets(MAPS)has been introduced recently.The method utilizes polymer-bound powder sheets for metal AM as a feedstock,ins...A novel laser-based additive manufacturing approach of metal additive manufacturing using powder sheets(MAPS)has been introduced recently.The method utilizes polymer-bound powder sheets for metal AM as a feedstock,instead of loose powders.Conventional laser beam powder bed fusion(LPBF)additive manufacturing(AM)is among the most widespread 3D printing technologies.However,LPBF faces challenges related to safety and the impracticality of changing materials due to its reliance on loose powders.Thus,MAPS demonstrates the capability to overcome the limitations of LPBF by offering enhanced safety and the ability to print multi-material structures without the risk of material cross-contamination.As a part of developing processes,we investigate the effects of polymeric binder content on the printability and microstructural characteristics of MAPS-printed stainless steel 316 L.The results indicate that the average layer thickness of solidified material improves as the scanning speed decreases from 1000 mm/s to 50 mm/s across three different polymeric binder contents:10 wt%,20 wt%,and 30 wt%PCL.Additionally,a higher polymeric binder content(i.e.20 wt%and 30 wt%)in the powder sheets reduces the likelihood of crack formation.Electron backscatter diffraction(EBSD)analysis reveals that an increase in scanning speed promotes the formation of more equiaxed grains,while an increase in polymer content results in a reduction in grain size.These findings provide valuable insights into optimizing MAPS configurations for enhanced productivity and functionality in metal component manufacturing.展开更多
Modulating the interface between the electron transport layer(ETL)and perovskite to minimize interfacial recombination is pivotal for developing efficient and stable perovskite solar cells.Here,we introduce an ultra-t...Modulating the interface between the electron transport layer(ETL)and perovskite to minimize interfacial recombination is pivotal for developing efficient and stable perovskite solar cells.Here,we introduce an ultra-thin ZrO_(2)insulating interface layer onto the inner surface of the mesoporous TiO_(2)ETL via the chemical bath deposition in the zirconium n-butoxide solution,which alters the interface characteristics between TiO_(2)and perovskite for the printable hole-conductor-free mesoscopic perovskite solar cells(p-MPSCs).The insulating ZrO_(2)interface layer reduces interface defects and suppresses interfacial non-radiative recombination.Furthermore,the ZrO_(2)interface layer improves the wettability of the mesoporous TiO_(2)ETL,which favors the crystallization of perovskite within the mesoporous scaffold.Meanwhile,the device performance presents thickness dependence on the interface layer.While increased thickness improves the open-circuit voltage,excessive thickness negatively impacts both the short-circuit current density and fill factor.Consequently,an improved power conversion efficiency of 19.9% was achieved for p-MPSCs with the ZrO_(2)interface layer at its optimized thickness.展开更多
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China (No.2021YFB3701000)the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Nos. U21A2047, 52201129, 51821001,U2037601)+1 种基金the support by the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation (No. 2023M742219)the Postdoctoral Fellowship Program (Grade B) of CPSF(No. GZB20240419)
文摘As a universal casting Mg-RE alloy,Mg-6Gd-3Y-Zr(GW63K,wt.%)alloy exhibits superior strength-ductility synergy and holds significant potential for engineering applications.In this study,the GW63K alloy is produced using the laser powder bed fusion(LPBF)additive manufacturing(AM)process for the first time.The printability,microstructure characteristics,and post-heat treatment conditions of the GW63K alloy are systematically investigated.The as-built GW63K samples demonstrate high relative densities exceeding 99.6%and exhibit no macroscopic and microscopic cracking across a wide range of process parameters,indicating excellent printability.An exceptional heterogeneous microstructure is observed in the as-built GW63K alloy,comprising coarse columnar grains,fine equiaxed grains with an average grain size of 21.72μm,uniformly distributed nano-sized Mg_(24)(Gd,Y)_(5)secondary phase,and numerous dislocations.Consequently,the as-built GW63K alloy displays enhanced tensile strengths and ductility compared to the as-cast alloy,with yield strength(YS),ultimate tensile strength(UTS)and elongation(EL)values of 218±4 MPa,284±5 MPa and 11.9±1.6%respectively.Additionally,due to the absence of coarse micron-sized secondary phase,a specific direct aging(T5)heat treatment regime at 200℃for 128 h is optimized for the as-built GW63K alloy to introduce dense and dispersedβ’aging precipitates.This T5 treatment surpasses the conventional solution plus aging(T6)heat treatment in enhancing mechanical properties.The LPBF-T5 GW63K alloy exhibits YS,UTS and EL values of 293±6 MPa,359±4 MPa and 2.9±0.7%,respectively.Notably,the YS of the LPBF-T5 alloy represents the highest value for the GW63K alloy,even surpassing that of the extrusion-T5 alloy.This study indicates that the GW63K alloy is a highly promising material for manufacturing near-net-shape high-strength Mg alloy components with intricate geometries using LPBF.
文摘In order to improve environmental pollution of printing industry,it has developed new environmental ink which is called UV Soy Ink.The purpose of this research is to investigate screen printability of UV Soy Ink.To print UV Soy Ink on four different plastics for hardness tested,strips tested,abrasion resistance tested,and solvent resistance tested.The test results will be compared with UV Ink According to experimental results and finding out:(1)For hardness tested,the printability of UV Ink and UV Soy Ink are not different.(2)For strips tested,abrasion resistance tested,and solvent resistance tested,the printability of UV Ink is a little better than UV Soy Ink.But to respond to the environmental issue and the sustainable development of printing industry,it's still worthwhile to promote UV Soy Ink and use it.
基金The authors acknowledge financial support from the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada(NSERC,Grant No.:RGPIN-2014-05648).
文摘Three-dimensional(3D)extrusion-based bioprinting is widely used in tissue engineering and regenerative medicine to create cell-incorporated constructs or scaffolds based on the extrusion technique.One critical issue in 3D extrusion-based bioprinting is printability or the capability to form and maintain reproducible 3D scaffolds from bioink(a mixture of biomaterials and cells).Research shows that printability can be affected by many factors or parameters,including those associated with the bioink,printing process,and scaffold design,but these are far from certain.This review highlights recent developments in the printability assessment of extrusion-based bioprinting with a focus on the definition of printability,printability measurements and characterization,and printability-affecting factors.Key issues and challenges related to printability are also identified and discussed,along with approaches or strategies for improving printability in extrusion-based bioprinting.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(51975112,52375412)Fundamental Research Funds for Central Universities(N2203011)。
文摘Additive manufacturing provides achievability for the fabrication of bimetallic and multi-material structures;however,the material compatibility and bondability directly affect the parts’formability and final quality.It is essential to understand the underlying printability of different material combinations based on an adapted process.Here,the printability disparities of two common and attractive material combinations(nickel-and iron-based alloys)are evaluated at the macro and micro levels via laser directed energy deposition(DED).The deposition processes were captured using in situ high-speed imaging,and the dissimilarities in melt pool features and track morphology were quantitatively investigated within specific process windows.Moreover,the microstructure diversity of the tracks and blocks processed with varied material pairs was comparatively elaborated and,complemented with the informative multi-physics modeling,the presented non-uniformity in mechanical properties(microhardness)among the heterogeneous material pairs was rationalized.The differences in melt flow induced by the unlike thermophysical properties of the material pairs and the resulting element intermixing and localized re-alloying during solidification dominate the presented dissimilarity in printability among the material combinations.This work provides an in-depth understanding of the phenomenological differences in the deposition of dissimilar materials and aims to guide more reliable DED forming of bimetallic parts.
文摘Recently, 3D bioprinting is developed as an emerging approach, increasingly applied to materials for healthcare;while, the precise placement of cells and materials, and the shape fidelity of forming constructs is of great importance for successful application of 3D bioprinting. Research efforts have been made to develop new bioinks as "raw materials" with better biocompatibility and biofunctionality, but the printability of bioinks is largely ignored and still needs to be carefully examined to enable robotic bioprinting. This article aims to introduce a recent published review (Appl. Phys. Rev. 2018, 5, 041304) on the evaluation of bioink printability by Huang's research group from University of Florida. Huang et al. comprehensively reviewed the bioink printability based on the physical point of view during inkjet printing, laser printing, and microextrusion, and a series of self-consistent time scales and dimensi on less quantities were utilized to physically understand and evaluate bioink printability. This article would be helpful to know the trends on physical understanding of bioink printability.
基金supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.52188102,U2013213,51820105008)the Technology Innovation Project of Hubei Province of China under Grant No.2019AEA171+1 种基金The project of introducing innovative leading talents in Songshan Lake High-tech Zone,Dongguan City,Guangdong Province(No.2019342101RSFJ-G)the support from Flexible Electronics Research Center of HUST for providing experiment facility。
文摘Direct ink writing(DIW)holds enormous potential in fabricating multiscale and multi-functional architectures by virtue of its wide range of printable materials,simple operation,and ease of rapid prototyping.Although it is well known that ink rheology and processing parameters have a direct impact on the resolution and shape of the printed objects,the underlying mechanisms of these key factors on the printability and quality of DIW technique remain poorly understood.To tackle this issue,we systematically analyzed the printability and quality through extrusion mechanism modeling and experimental validating.Hybrid non-Newtonian fluid inks were first prepared,and their rheological properties were measured.Then,finite element analysis of the whole DIW process was conducted to reveal the flow dynamics of these inks.The obtained optimal process parameters(ink rheology,applied pressure,printing speed,etc)were also validated by experiments where high-resolution(<100μm)patterns were fabricated rapidly(>70 mm s^(-1)).Finally,as a process research demonstration,we printed a series of microstructures and circuit systems with hybrid inks and silver inks,showing the suitability of the printable process parameters.This study provides a strong quantitative illustration of the use of DIW for the high-speed preparation of high-resolution,high-precision samples.
基金Project(B07024) supported by Biomedical Textile Materials "111 Project" from Ministry of Education of ChinaProject(50773009) supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of ChinaProject(Grant IRT0526) supported by Program for Changjiang Scholars and Innovative Research Team in University
文摘Rheological properties of microemulsions(MEs) and their printability in three dimensional printing(3DP) systems were investigated.A series of MEs with different contents of oil phase were prepared using sonication method with ibuprofen as model drug and soybean lecithin as emulfier.Stationary and transient rheological properties of MEs were investigated by ARES-SRF using concentric cylinders measuring systems.3DP systems with piezoelectric drop-on-demand print heads were employed to test the printability of the MEs.Results demonstrate that the apparent viscosity and dynamic linear viscoelastic regions of the MEs are the most important parameters for continuous and stable printing of MEs by 3DP.The incorporation of drug in the MEs has little influence on the MEs' stationary rheological behaviors and dynamic viscoelasticity,but the concentration of oil phase has a strong influence on them.The rheological property of binder liquids has a close relationship with their printability in 3DP system.
基金supported by the Shenzhen-Hong Kong Sci-ence and Technology Innovation Cooperation Zone Shenzhen Park Project(Grant No.HZQB-KCZYB-2020030)the RGC Theme-based Research Scheme(Grant No.AoE/M-402/20)+1 种基金National Nat-ural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.52250710160)Shenzhen Science and Technology Innovation Committee(Grant Nos.KQTD20170328154443162,JCYJ20210324104610029,and JCYJ20220818100613028).
文摘High levels of Al and Ti in superalloy compositions normally lead to cracking formation during the laser powder bed fusion process,while these elements are key constituents of strengthening phases.In the current study,a novel Co-based superalloy with the basic chemical composition of Co-Al-W-Ta-Ti resolved this contradiction,indicating that the part was formed without cracking and simultaneously contained a large amount of strengthening precipitates in the microstructure fabricated via laser powder bed fusion.The printability,microstructures,and mechanical properties of the sample were analysed before and after heat treatment,providing a potential superalloy that can replace Ni-based superalloys fabricated by additive manufacturing in aerospace and other industries with higher temperature and more efficiency.
基金supported by PoSAddive–Powder Sheet Additive Manufacturing(co-funded by EIT Raw Materials,Grant No.22021)the AML in Trinity College Dublin.EIT Raw Materials is supported by EIT,a body of the European Union.
文摘A novel laser-based additive manufacturing approach of metal additive manufacturing using powder sheets(MAPS)has been introduced recently.The method utilizes polymer-bound powder sheets for metal AM as a feedstock,instead of loose powders.Conventional laser beam powder bed fusion(LPBF)additive manufacturing(AM)is among the most widespread 3D printing technologies.However,LPBF faces challenges related to safety and the impracticality of changing materials due to its reliance on loose powders.Thus,MAPS demonstrates the capability to overcome the limitations of LPBF by offering enhanced safety and the ability to print multi-material structures without the risk of material cross-contamination.As a part of developing processes,we investigate the effects of polymeric binder content on the printability and microstructural characteristics of MAPS-printed stainless steel 316 L.The results indicate that the average layer thickness of solidified material improves as the scanning speed decreases from 1000 mm/s to 50 mm/s across three different polymeric binder contents:10 wt%,20 wt%,and 30 wt%PCL.Additionally,a higher polymeric binder content(i.e.20 wt%and 30 wt%)in the powder sheets reduces the likelihood of crack formation.Electron backscatter diffraction(EBSD)analysis reveals that an increase in scanning speed promotes the formation of more equiaxed grains,while an increase in polymer content results in a reduction in grain size.These findings provide valuable insights into optimizing MAPS configurations for enhanced productivity and functionality in metal component manufacturing.
基金financial support from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(22439001,52172198,51902117)supported by the Innovation Fund of Wuhan National Laboratory for Optoelectronicsthe Analytical and Testing Center of Huazhong University of Science and Technology(HUST)for performing various characterizations。
文摘Modulating the interface between the electron transport layer(ETL)and perovskite to minimize interfacial recombination is pivotal for developing efficient and stable perovskite solar cells.Here,we introduce an ultra-thin ZrO_(2)insulating interface layer onto the inner surface of the mesoporous TiO_(2)ETL via the chemical bath deposition in the zirconium n-butoxide solution,which alters the interface characteristics between TiO_(2)and perovskite for the printable hole-conductor-free mesoscopic perovskite solar cells(p-MPSCs).The insulating ZrO_(2)interface layer reduces interface defects and suppresses interfacial non-radiative recombination.Furthermore,the ZrO_(2)interface layer improves the wettability of the mesoporous TiO_(2)ETL,which favors the crystallization of perovskite within the mesoporous scaffold.Meanwhile,the device performance presents thickness dependence on the interface layer.While increased thickness improves the open-circuit voltage,excessive thickness negatively impacts both the short-circuit current density and fill factor.Consequently,an improved power conversion efficiency of 19.9% was achieved for p-MPSCs with the ZrO_(2)interface layer at its optimized thickness.
