Direct Ink Write and Processing of Complex 3D Marine Compatible Structures with Calcium Carbonate Slurries
- Univ. of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, IL (United States)
- Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), Livermore, CA (United States)
Ocean acidification heavily impacts marine ecosystems by reducing calcification. Many coral-algae symbiotic relationships are in jeopardy due to the destruction of coral reefs. Here, a ceramic ink compatible with the direct ink write additive manufacturing technique was formulated and used to print marine compatible structures that could grow algae and restore that relationship. A diacrylate polymer was mixed with calcium carbonate, a material that comprises a coral skeleton, to create a slurry with shear thinning properties. Rheology studies were conducted to confirm printing properties and characterize the slurry. Printed parts demonstrated strong control over print features, including size and infill design. Various infill patterns and percentages were attempted to optimize printability and potential algae growth. Thermogravimetric analysis helped determine a logical burnout and sintering procedure to avoid large cracking. This project developed a printable and sinter-able calcium carbonate ceramic slurry for complex marine-compatible structures and algae growth. This research was conducted in the support of the Eco Reef project.
- Research Organization:
- Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), Livermore, CA (United States)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA); USDOE Office of Science (SC), Office of Workforce Development for Teachers & Scientists (WDTS); USDOE Laboratory Directed Research and Development (LDRD) Program
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC52-07NA27344;
- OSTI ID:
- 3017346
- Report Number(s):
- LLNL--TR-2010153
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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