Abstract
The addition of quantum dot (QD) nanoparticles to additive manufacturing (AM) media provides the opportunity to create artifacts with complex geometry that also have unique optical characteristics. However, the addition of nanoparticles can significantly alter the rheology of a material and make it difficult to process in an AM context. In this study, quantum dots were added to a photopolymer resin in varying mass ratios to photopolymer, and their effects on the viscosity, surface tension, and jetting ability of the suspension were investigated. Results show that printability was not significantly affected by the presence of quantum dots in mass concentrations less than or equal to 0.5%. The nanosuspensions were deposited via inkjet to demonstrate the feasibility of creating optically-unique artifacts.
Original language | English |
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Pages | 988-998 |
Number of pages | 11 |
State | Published - 2012 |
Externally published | Yes |
Event | 23rd Annual International Solid Freeform Fabrication Symposium - An Additive Manufacturing Conference, SFF 2012 - Austin, TX, United States Duration: Aug 6 2012 → Aug 8 2012 |
Conference
Conference | 23rd Annual International Solid Freeform Fabrication Symposium - An Additive Manufacturing Conference, SFF 2012 |
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Country/Territory | United States |
City | Austin, TX |
Period | 08/6/12 → 08/8/12 |