New Ink Prints 4D Ceramic Structures

Aug-22-18 An innovative ink able to create 4D ceramics could open the door a new generation of ceramic structures and applications.

Ceramics has a high melting point, and the existing precursors are difficult to deform, making it unsuitable for use in conventional laser printers and for creating complex shapes. To overcome these obstacles, the team from CityU created an ink containing ceramic nanoparticles and elastic polymers that they claim can “turn a new page in the structural application of ceramics.” The ink allows structures to be printed that are flexible and stretchable, and can even be folded and heat-treated into complex shapes.

The team believes the new process could have a range of applications, from space exploration to electronic devices.

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