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Keep it Simple: Ceramic Kelvin Cells via Liquid Crystal Display‐Stereolithography Printing.

Authors :
Simon, Swantje
Hoffmann, Patrizia
Stötzel, Tim
Weber, Jonas
Fey, Tobias
Source :
Advanced Engineering Materials; Aug2024, Vol. 26 Issue 15, p1-8, 8p
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

Additive manufacturing is the state‐of‐the‐art method for producing complex ceramic parts. For cellular materials, the freedom of design is particularly advantageous, as pore networks and shapes can be tailored. Herein, the direct printing of complex parts with high porosity using the cost‐effective manufacturing method of Liquid Crystal Display‐based stereolithography on low‐cost printers is determined. It is investigated how the architecture of the alumina Kelvin cells topology, their fabrication process, the printing parameters, and the microstructure affect the accuracy and mechanical properties of the printed samples. A notable reduction to a strut thickness of Kelvin cells down to 0.20 mm is achieved corresponding to a reduction of 1.5 compared with the state‐of‐the‐art literature (min. 0.35 mm). Ultrahigh porosities between 89.5% and 97.2% and a maximum compressive strength of 1.84 ± 0.17 MPa are reached due to the dense struts of the structure. Low‐cost and simple vat ceramic photopolymerization with high accuracy printing proves to be a promising candidate for the rapid and cost‐effective fabrication of highly porous and complex ceramic structures. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
14381656
Volume :
26
Issue :
15
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Advanced Engineering Materials
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
178945189
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1002/adem.202302228