Enhanced aerosol-jet printing using annular acoustic field for high resolution and minimal overspray

Teng Ma, Yuan Li, Hui Cheng (), Yingjie Niu, Zhenxiang Xiong, Ao Li, Xuanbo Jiang, Donghun Park (), Kaifu Zhang () and Chenglin Yi ()
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Teng Ma: Northwestern Polytechnical University
Yuan Li: Northwestern Polytechnical University
Hui Cheng: Northwestern Polytechnical University
Yingjie Niu: Northwestern Polytechnical University
Zhenxiang Xiong: Northwestern Polytechnical University
Ao Li: Northwestern Polytechnical University
Xuanbo Jiang: Northwestern Polytechnical University
Donghun Park: 3DFlexible Inc
Kaifu Zhang: Northwestern Polytechnical University
Chenglin Yi: Northwestern Polytechnical University

Nature Communications, 2024, vol. 15, issue 1, 1-13

Abstract: Abstract Aerosol jet printing has the potential to fabricate fine features on various substrates due to its large stand-off distance. However, the presence of overspray and instability, particularly at high printing resolutions, has limited its widespread application. In this study, we introduce an efficient approach called annular acoustic focusing for aerosol jet printing. By determining the optimal focusing frequency (5.8 MHz) for silver nanoparticles using a particle ejection model, we achieve precise and stable printing. We also propose a modified print nozzle geometry, resulting in ultrafine traces (line width

Date: 2024
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