Focal Interest
Focal Interest

Fabrication

  1. HygroMetric: A Computational Framework for Hygromorphic Shape-Morphing
    Computational framework enables 3D-printed wood to transform from flat sheets into complex curved forms through hydration cycles, reducing fabrication barriers.
  2. Brazing performed better than HIPing in divertor tests
    Study comparing brazing and Hot Isostatic Pressing methods for bonding copper interfaces in fusion reactor divertors, evaluating thermal performance and fatigue resistance.
  3. Heat treatment improved strength and hardness in WAAM Inconel 718
    Heat treatment at 1100 °C enhances strength and hardness while slightly reducing impact toughness in Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing fabricated Inconel 718 walls.
  4. Gyroid lattice build orientation changed mechanical performance
    Study of how build orientation affects mechanical properties of gyroid lattice structures fabricated with PLA-metal composites, revealing optimal alignment strategies for enhanced performance.
  5. Low-temperature bioprinting produced aligned porous GelMA structures
    Low-temperature embedded 3D bioprinting strategy utilizing phase-separation-induced shear alignment for fabricating anisotropic cell-laden constructs with enhanced biological functionality.