A New Way To Engineer The Structure Of Materials

Nanostructured materials promise to unlock additional functionality that can address modern challenges in electronics, health, and energy. Our work in hydrogel infusion-based additive manufacturing (HIAM) highlights a unique pathway for engineering nanostructured materials, building a foundation for future nanotechnologies. HIAM is a chemically versatile solid-state 3D printing process that allows for the design of ceramics and alloys down to the nanoscale. Critically, this process generates intricate microstructures that give rise to enhanced properties and expand the design of advanced, architected materials. Through deeper investigation into the relationship between manufacturing, nanostructure, and properties, this talk will dig into the underlying phenomena that enable this new pathway for engineering materials and highlight how this technique can be leveraged for future nanotechnologies.