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Laser-assisted direct ink writing of planar and 3D metal architectures

Journal Article · · Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America
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  1. John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Harvard University, Cambridge, MA 02138,, Wyss Institute for Biologically Inspired Engineering, Harvard University, Cambridge, MA 02138
  2. John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Harvard University, Cambridge, MA 02138,
Significance

The growing demand for customized electronic devices underpins the need for 3D fabrication methods that enable form factors well beyond those that are flat and rigid. A printing method is introduced for one-step fabrication of conductive and ductile metal features in planar and complex 3D shapes that combines direct ink writing with “on-the-fly” laser annealing.

Research Organization:
Energy Frontier Research Centers (EFRC) (United States). Light-Material Interactions in Energy Conversion (LMI)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE; USDOE Office of Science (SC), Basic Energy Sciences (BES) (SC-22)
Grant/Contract Number:
SC0001293
OSTI ID:
1253387
Alternate ID(s):
OSTI ID: 1387854
Journal Information:
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America, Journal Name: Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America Journal Issue: 22 Vol. 113; ISSN 0027-8424
Publisher:
Proceedings of the National Academy of SciencesCopyright Statement
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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