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#SolarFuel | 𝟯𝗗 𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲𝘀 𝘀𝗼𝗹𝗮𝗿 𝗳𝘂𝗲𝗹 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗲𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁 | A team of researchers, spearheaded by Professor André Studart and Professor Aldo Steinfeld, at ETH Zürich have achieved a breakthrough in green technology. They have developed an innovative 3D printing process to create ceramic structures with hierarchically ordered geometries. These structures are integral parts of a solar reactor, which uses sunlight, water, and CO2 to manufacture carbon-neutral liquid fuels like solar kerosene. This reactor leverages an extrusion-based 3D printing process, paired with a unique type of ink, to form a porous ceramic structure with hierarchically channelled topology. This arrangement allows for efficient absorption of solar radiation throughout the volume, improving fuel generation. Funded by the Swiss Federal Office of Energy, this development holds enormous potential for the future of fuel production, paving the way for the creation of carbon-neutral liquid fuels from sunlight and air. 👉 Learn more >> https://lnkd.in/gYYrmbNS 👉 Original publication >> https://lnkd.in/gmcXsyqT 🇨🇭 Follow #ScienceSwitzerland for the latest news and emerging trends on Swiss science, technology, education, and innovation >> www.swissinnovation.org Follow us >> Science-Switzerland #Science | #Education | #Research | #Innovation

There seems to be some new promise for #3D printed plasmonic devices, in this case as #hydrogen #sensors https://lnkd.in/gaEV6EZ8

North Carolina State University researchers have unveiled glassy gels, a revolutionary material combining high liquid content with exceptional hardness and flexibility. Here’s why they stand out: 🔹 Key Benefits: High Liquid Content & Hardness: Over 50% liquid yet as hard as glass. Stretchability: Stretches up to 5x and returns to shape when heated. Adhesive: Highly adhesive surfaces. Efficient Conductors: Excellent electrical conductivity. Simple Fabrication: Easily produced with UV light. 🔹 Applications: Electronics: Flexible sensors and displays. 3D Printing: Durable, complex shapes. Energy Storage: Advanced batteries. Soft Robotics: Flexible components. Biomedical: Self-healing implants. Aerospace: Lightweight parts. Automotive: Advanced adhesives. Construction: Self-healing materials. 💡 Discover more about this innovative material https://lnkd.in/dYFbE8Cm #Academicresearch #popularscience #glassygels #newmaterials #materialsscience #ScienceasaService

Bioprinting is a technology where bioinks and biomaterials, mixed with cells, are 3D printed, often to construct living tissue models. The process of 3D bioprinting follows that of additive manufacturing, where a digital file acts as a blueprint to print an object layer-by-layer.

Pop quiz: What material has the strength of metal, is as light as plastic, and has an incredible resistance to heat and chemicals? Answer: That would be PEEK, a high-performance thermoplastic developed in the '70s. Want to learn more about this marvelous material? Our latest blog post discusses its unique properties, how it compares with other materials, suitable applications, and the benefits of 3D printing PEEK. 👉 https://lnkd.in/eDTv2eMt

Perovskites present a promising (and efficient) alternative to #silicon solar cells. However, scaling up the manufacture of #perovskite panels presented a problem – it wasn't really cost-effective, and only worked in controlled lab settings. Now, a team of CSIRO researchers, led by Doojin Vak, and collaborators came up with a creative solution: carbon-based perovskite inks that enable roll-to-roll printing. This method "could match and even surpass the performance of commercially available silicon solar panels", according to Vak. It's my latest story for Chemistry World – read more in the link below. #solarcells #solarenergy #solarpower 😎 ⚡ 🔌 🔋

Researchers at Sandia National Laboratories have developed a molecule that can be added to polymers to reduce their expansion and contraction when exposed to hot and cold temperatures. This molecule undergoes a change in shape when heated, causing the polymer to contract instead of expand. This development could help mitigate material deterioration in products that use multiple materials, such as phones. The molecule also has potential applications in 3D printing, lightweight, and adhesive formulations. The team is currently working to scale up production of the molecule. Interesting, isn't it? #Research #Innovation #MaterialsScience #SandiaNationalLabs #PolymerTechnology #ProductDevelopment #TechnologyAdvancements #plasticwaste #plasticsindustry #pallets https://lnkd.in/dXDiYkeC

The study we wrote, "𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐢𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐲𝐦𝐞𝐫 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝟑𝐃 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠," has been accepted for publication. has been approved for publication in the esteemed journal 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗱 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 , which is indexed by Scopus ! The use of biodegradable polymer materials in sustainable 3D printing is examined in this research. We look into the ways in which these materials can improve the sustainability of 3D printing procedures and aid in environmental conservation. Our goal is to advance environmentally friendly manufacturing technologies by offering insights into the possible uses and advantages of biodegradable polymers through our research. This achievement is the product of months of diligent study and teamwork with my gifted co-authors. I appreciate that the editorial board and reviewers thought highly of our effort.   #AcceptedManuscript #ChemicalEngineering #Sustainability #Research #TeamWork #ExcitingNews #3DPrinting #PublicationSuccess #scopuspublication

We have developed a 3D printed #ReactorCore to make solar fuel production more efficient ⚡️☀️ Researchers at ETH Zurich have developed special ceramic structures for a #SolarReactor using a new #3DPrinting technique. These structures can increase the production yield of #SolarFuels, according to initial experimental tests. in brief 👇 ◼︎ Researchers have developed a 3D-printing methodology to manufacture ceramic structures of hierarchically ordered geometries for the solar #Reactor ◼︎ The new graded designs enable a more efficient radiative transport than the previous #IsotropicDesigns: they can produce twice as much solar fuel with the same input of concentrated #SolarRadiation. ◼︎ The solar reactor uses water and #CO2 from the air and sunlight as the #EnergySource to produce #CarbonNeutral liquid fuels, for example, solar #Kerosene for #Aviation. Aldo Steinfeld Climeworks Synhelion SA André Studart Bundesamt für Energie BFE Department of Mechanical and Process Engineering (D-MAVT), ETH Zurich

A pioneering research team has unveiled a groundbreaking two-step process for the formation of organic perovskite thin films, offering scalability and compatibility with textured substrates. This innovative technique marks a significant leap forward in the realm of perovskite technology, promising enhanced scalability and reliability in the deposition of high-quality perovskite films. At its core, the process combines the deposition of an evaporated lead iodide layer with the precision of inkjet-printed organic perovskite precursor materials. The scalability and compatibility with textured substrates make this method particularly promising for a wide range of applications, including solar cells and optoelectronic devices. By harnessing the advantages of both evaporation and inkjet printing, the research team has unlocked new possibilities for the mass production of perovskite-based technologies. Read more on the innovative two-step process developed by KIT researchers: https://lnkd.in/dNiDiw_r #RenewableEnergy #Innovation #Renewables