Functional structures and materials

Conductive resin

Conductive resin for 3D printing is an innovative material designed to incorporate conductive ions into the resin matrix, enabling the printed objects to conduct electricity. These resins are typically infused with metallic or carbon-based particles that allow the flow of electrical current through the printed structure. When cured using a 3D printer, the resin forms conductive pathways that are ideal for creating functional electronic components such as sensors, antennas, and circuits. The integration of conductive ions into the resin allows for the creation of intricate, customized electronic designs directly within the 3D printing process, offering a high level of flexibility in manufacturing. This technology has vast potential in industries such as wearable electronics, robotics, and IoT devices, enabling the creation of complex, miniaturized electronic systems that were previously difficult or costly to produce using traditional methods.

Lattices have many outstanding properties. The application of additive manufacturing technology used for fabricating lattice structures has pushed the development of lattice structure designs to a new stage and made breakthrough progress. 3D volume metamaterials have great potential to target dynamic functional properties beyond the intrinsic properties of materials. Furthermore, the cellular structure can provide additional functions to the intrinsic structures.

Metamaterial

By designing and fabricating intricate structures at the microscale, researchers can create materials with unique, engineered properties not found in naturally occurring substances. These metamaterials have applications in fields such as optics, acoustics, and electromagnetic waves, promising innovations like invisibility cloaks, superlenses, and sound manipulation devices.

Cellular Fluidics

Cellular fluidics is a novel platform based on unit-cell-based, three-dimensional lattice structures made possible by advanced 3D printing methods. These structures allow for precise control over multiphase flow, transport, and reaction processes through tailored design of cell type, size, and relative density.

4D printing

Unlike traditional 3D printing, 4D printing adds an extra dimension, "time", to create dynamic, shape-shifting structures. We are dedicated to pushing the boundaries of this technology, developing smart materials that respond to external stimuli such as heat, moisture, or light. Through our research, we aim to unlock innovative applications across various industries, from healthcare and aerospace to architecture and beyond.

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