Protocol for three-dimensional shaping strategy via solidifying polygonal nanofluid drops
Mesoscale to nanoscale three-dimensional (3D) fabrication mostly requires complicated industry processing techniques. Here, we present a protocol for 3D shaping control by solidifying a water-based TiO<sub>2</sub> nanofluid drop on a polygonal wettability-patterned surface. We detail the steps for preparing stable TiO<sub>2</sub> nanofluid and wettability-patterned surfaces. We then describe the experimental procedure to obtain various and precise 3D morphologies by adjusting the deposited TiO<sub>2</sub> nanofluid drop volume. This protocol provides a promising technique for future 3D manufacturing. For complete details on the use and execution of this protocol, please refer to Jiang et al.<sup>1</sup>.
Authors
- Yupeng Jiang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2040-2539)
- Ping Cheng (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3291-5200)
- Chun Yang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1191-7642)
- Yugang Zhao (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2588-4960)
- Hua Zhang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9518-740X)
- Lichuan Wei
- Haoting Cai
- Wei Tong
Institutions
- University of Shanghai for Science and Technology (CN)
- Nanyang Technological University (SG)
- Shanghai Jiao Tong University (CN)
- Shanghai University of Electric Power (CN)
- Shenzhen Technology University (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- STAR Protocols
- Published
- 2024-09-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.xpro.2024.103299
- Primary Topic
- Innovative Microfluidic and Catalytic Techniques Innovation
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Nanyang Technological University
- National Natural Science Foundation of China
- University of Shanghai for Science and Technology
- China Academy of Space Technology
- Qian Xuesen Laboratory for Space Technology, China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
- Singapore Institute of Manufacturing Technology