Photosynthesis-inspired manufacturing of metal patterns (photobioform)
Lead Research Organisation:
Loughborough University
Department Name: Sch of Mechanical and Manufacturing Eng
Abstract
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Publications
Esfahani M
(2018)
Hybrid Additive Manufacture of Conformal Antennas
Esfahani R
(2020)
Light based synthesis of metallic nanoparticles on surface-modified 3D printed substrates for high performance electronic systems
in Additive Manufacturing
Jones T
(2019)
Direct metallisation of polyetherimide substrates by activation with different metals
in Surface and Coatings Technology
Marques-Hueso J
(2018)
Flexible Electronics: A Rapid Photopatterning Method for Selective Plating of 2D and 3D Microcircuitry on Polyetherimide (Adv. Funct. Mater. 6/2018)
in Advanced Functional Materials
Marques-Hueso J
(2017)
A Rapid Photopatterning Method for Selective Plating of 2D and 3D Microcircuitry on Polyetherimide
in Advanced Functional Materials
Marques-Hueso J
(2020)
Spinach-based photo-catalyst for selective plating on polyimide-based substrates for micro-patterning circuitry
in Chemical Engineering Research and Design
Ryspayeva A
(2019)
Selective Metallization of 3D Printable Thermoplastic Polyurethanes
in IEEE Access
Ryspayeva A
(2019)
Selective Electroless Copper Deposition by Using Photolithographic Polymer/Ag Nanocomposite
in IEEE Transactions on Electron Devices
Ryspayeva A
(2019)
A rapid technique for the direct metallization of PDMS substrates for flexible and stretchable electronics applications
in Microelectronic Engineering
| Description | This initial speculative feasibility project made new scientific breakthroughs and demonstrated the proof of concept around a highly novel concept of 'Green synthesis' methods which can selectively metallise a range of planar, flexible or 3D plastic parts with metal nanoparticles. This new manufacturing approach has the potential to enable low cost, sustainable and environmentally friendly manufacturing processes for the production of metal tracks, antimicrobial surfaces, and electrochemical sensors and actuators, which can benefit a range of industrial applications. A phase II grant was secured from this project to further develop this work and generate industrially-driven proof of concept demonstrators. New Industrial partners have been brought into to further accelerate impact of this research: EP/N018265/1 |
| Exploitation Route | The key area of this research has developed a novel manufacturing process which has key application areas in electronics, healthcare, wearable devices and microsystems. |
| Sectors | Electronics,Healthcare,Manufacturing, including Industrial Biotechology |
| Description | This project has developed a method to 3D print plastic components where metal nano-particles can be selectively be reduced using light irradiation on the surface of the part. These parts have proven to have effective antimicrobial surfaces. As a result, a 3D printed water filter was fabricated and tested during the project. This particular water filter was shown to effectively eliminate cryptosporidium a waterborne pathogen that causes intestinal cryptosporidiosis. This simple to produce filter opens up a whole host of societal benefits for cleaner drinking water especially in developing countries that may lack the ability to cheaply treat water locally. The findings from this research secured a further three years of funding on a collaborative project (EP/N018265/2) with Heriot-Watt University, Merlin Circuit Technology, Renishaw and Blatchford. This work seeks to capitalise on the benefits of this process for applications covering electronic circuits, prosthetics and sensor systems. |
| First Year Of Impact | 2015 |
| Sector | Agriculture, Food and Drink,Electronics,Healthcare,Manufacturing, including Industrial Biotechology |
| Impact Types | Societal,Economic |
| Description | A Platform for Hybrid Manufacturing Process research |
| Amount | £1,675,629 (GBP) |
| Funding ID | EP/P027687/1 |
| Organisation | Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) |
| Sector | Public |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Start | 06/2017 |
| End | 06/2022 |
| Description | Advanced Machinery & Productivity Institute (AMPI) |
| Amount | £22,600,000 (GBP) |
| Organisation | Innovate UK |
| Sector | Public |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Start | 10/2021 |
| End | 09/2026 |
| Description | Manufacturing with Light II |
| Amount | £699,524 (GBP) |
| Funding ID | EP/N018222/1, EP/N018265/1, EP/N018265/2 |
| Organisation | Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) |
| Sector | Public |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Start | 10/2015 |
| End | 10/2018 |
| Description | Additive Manufacturing and 3D printing workshop |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Industry/Business |
| Results and Impact | The International Microelectronics and Packaging Society (IMAPS) Workshop on Additive Manufacturing (printing) for packaging was hosted by Dr. Robert Kay at Loughborough University on the 22nd October 2015. This workshop brought together a range of individuals primarily from industry in order to introduce them to the current developments and activities in 3D printing applied to the field of electronics. The workshop was split into a morning session which educated these new individuals into the field of Additive Manufacturing and then in the afternoon covered the latest developments in academia and industry around 3D printing for electronics manufacturing. The research findings from two EPSRC projects was also showcased at this event (EP/L017415/1 & EP/L022133/1). Besides the networking benefits from this event the investigators on this grant were able to establish new collaborations with industry on existing and future research activities. The event also raised the awareness of many of the research activities in this field currently being conducted by UK Universities. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2015 |
| URL | https://imapsuk.wordpress.com/2015/09/08/additive-manufacturing-and-3d-printing-workshop-programme-a... |
| Description | Design for 3D Printing Guest Lecture |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | Regional |
| Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
| Results and Impact | Invited talk to discuss how Photobioform I and II was applied to create 3D Printed electronics. The talk is from the Design for 3D Printing Guest Lecture series at Loughbourgh University. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2021 |
| Description | Inspiring the next generation of students into Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering. Smallpeice Trust event at University of Warwick for Year 12 Students, July 2017 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Schools |
| Results and Impact | My aim was to deliver a talk that inspired students into engineering by me sharing my own personal experiences and research activities. The talk received many questions afterwards plus I received feedback by e-mail from some students thanking me for an enjoyable talk. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2017 |
| Description | Invited talk at Technical University Delft |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Postgraduate students |
| Results and Impact | Invited talk at the TU Delft Faculty of Industrial Design Engineering to present the research stemming from the outputs of this grant. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2022 |
| Description | Invited to the Additive Manufacturing BSI Committee |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Third sector organisations |
| Results and Impact | As a result of my work in developing new Additive Manufacturing processes including Photobioform I was invited to apply to stand on the British Standards Institute (BSI) Additve Manufacturing Technologies (AMT/8) committee. Our work also feeds into International standards including ISO and ASTM. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2021,2022 |
| URL | https://standardsdevelopment.bsigroup.com/committees/50226095#:~:text=Overview%3A%20Under%20the%20di... |
| Description | School Of Mechanical Engineering Seminar, 9th November 2017 Hybrid Additive Manufacturing of 3D Electronic Systems |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | Local |
| Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
| Results and Impact | 30 individuals from the School of Mechanical Engineering Attended an Invited Colloquium where Dr. Robert Kay presented his portfollio of EPSRC funded research in the area of "Hybrid Additive Manufacturing of 3D Electronic Systems". This talk has sparked discussions to form new potential research collaborations in the field of Manufacturing Processes Research. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2017 |
| Description | Speaker Invitation - Frontiers in Advanced Materials and Engineering Devices (FAMED) Northumbria research seminars |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
| Results and Impact | Talk about research stemming from the Photobioform I and II project. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2022 |