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Idaho researchers advance critical materials recycling technologies
1+ mon, 1+ day ago (848+ words) Labeled glass containers full of liquids stirred by spinning magnets are connected to humming machines with neatly organized tubes. Here in this lab space at the Idaho National Laboratory, scientists are pioneering ways to extract critical materials from recycled waste…...
Direct-ink-write 3 D printing of flexible all-solid-state micro-supercapacitor based on MXene-hydroxylated nanocellulose-carbon nanotubes
10+ mon, 1+ week ago (131+ words) image: Through the combination of MXene-based composite ink design and 3 D printing process, it not only shows the great potential of MXene in the field of 3 D printing, but also provides an innovative solution for the fabrication of high-performance and…...
Compton highlights physics priorities of direct-ink writing in top journal
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (542+ words) Writing the future of 3 D printing image: Brett G. Compton view more Credit: University of Tennessee Stewart Mc Corkle Faculty Fellow Brett G. Comptoncoauthored a comprehensivereviewon the physics of direct-ink writing (DIW), a highly versatile type of 3 D printing, which was publishedon…...
Matryoshka doll-like robot changes its shape in real time and in situ
7+ mon, 2+ week ago (311+ words) In a paper published in Nature, scientists from the Max Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems in Stuttgart, Germany, introduce a method by which they can reprogram a stack of magnetic tubes in real time and in situ. Rearranging and recombining…...
Overview of compositionally heterogeneous/gradient metallic structures via laser powder bed fusion additive manufacturing technology
7+ mon, 3+ week ago (150+ words) The classification of heterogeneous/gradient materials and the corresponding "laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) methods are introduced. According to the mode of interface composition transition (discrete and gradient) and the direction of material change, multi-material structures can be divided into…...
Mixing metals, maximizing performance: recent advances on additive manufacturing of heterogeneous/gradient metallic materials
7+ mon, 4+ week ago (649+ words) A recent review in'International Journal of Extreme Manufacturing highlights advances in fabricating compositionally heterogeneous and gradient structures, exploring methods, equipment, and strategies to control interfacial defects. It also showcases innovative designs and potential applications, from Z-direction gradients to fully three-dimensional…...
HKUMed develops an innovative titanium implant surface for rapid bacteria elimination and enhanced bone regeneration
2+ week, 3+ day ago (715+ words) A research team from the Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, School of Clinical Medicine, LKS Faculty of Medicine at the University of Hong Kong (HKUMed), has developed a titanium implant surface that can be activated by near-infrared (NIR). With just…...
Research Review | 4 D printing of magnetically responsive materials and their applications
5+ mon, 4+ day ago (598+ words) Recently, Professor Jie Kong, Associate Professor Jin Liang, and their research team from Northwestern Polytechnical University have systematically reviewed the design strategies, printing processes, and application progress of magnetically responsive materials in 4 D printing. This study thoroughly analyzes the working…...
Editorial for the special issue on laser micro/nano-manufacturing
6+ mon, 1+ week ago (229+ words) Discover the latest advancements in laser micro/nano-manufacturing! This special issue explores cutting-edge techniques and applications that are reshaping precision manufacturing. From nanofabrication in electronics to innovative metasurfaces and quantum optics, these methods offer unmatched precision and versatility. Learn how…...
New 3 D-printing method makes two materials from one resin
10+ mon, 3+ week ago (166+ words) One-pot recipes make preparing meals quick and easy. And one-pot 3 D-printing could do the same for additive manufacturing. Now, researchers publishing in ACS Central Science have demonstrated a new resin that simultaneously creates solid objects and dissolvable structural supports, depending…...