About this Abstract |
Meeting |
2022 TMS Annual Meeting & Exhibition
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Symposium
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Recent Advances in Printed Electronics and Additive Manufacturing: 2D/3D Functional Materials, Fabrication Processes, and Emerging Applications
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Presentation Title |
Additive Manufacturing of Smart Materials |
Author(s) |
Zhangxian Deng |
On-Site Speaker (Planned) |
Zhangxian Deng |
Abstract Scope |
Smart materials are a new class of materials whose properties vary controllably and reversibly as a result of stress, electrical field, or magnetic field. This unique characteristic has led to unprecedented smart devices for energy scavenge, structural health monitoring, or ultrasonic transducers. Our group applies state-of-the-art additive manufacturing techniques to fabricate smart materials and targets low-cost fast prototyping of smart devices. Here, we will specifically present our recent achievements in two smart materials: (1) piezoelectric materials that deform in response to an applied electrical field or generate electrical charges when subjected to a mechanical stress and (2) magnetostrictive materials that deform in response to a magnetic field or demonstrate magnetic property variations when subjected to mechanical loadings. We will highlight our innovations in smart nanomaterial ink preparation, nScrypt micro-dispenser printing, material post-processing, and material property characterization. We will also present the capabilities of these printed smart materials as force sensors and micro-scale actuators. |
Proceedings Inclusion? |
Planned: |
Keywords |
Additive Manufacturing, Magnetic Materials, Composites |