RESINators - Miniature Acoustic Resonator Systems
Lead Research Organisation:
University of Glasgow
Department Name: School of Engineering
Abstract
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Publications
Domingo-Roca R
(2024)
On the directionality of membrane coupled Helmholtz resonators under open air conditions
in Scientific Reports
Gardiner A
(2025)
Optimization of the UV-curing and magnetic capabilities of a magnetite 3D printable resin for metamaterial applications
in IEEE Journal on Flexible Electronics
Gardiner A
(2024)
An adjustable acoustic metamaterial cell using a magnetic membrane for tunable resonance.
in Scientific reports
| Description | We have made (and published in Q1 journals) several significant contributions: 1. The optimisation of a new Stereolithography (SL) 3D printable resin, with magnetic properties suitable for adjustable acoustic metamaterials. 2. The development of membrane-coupled (directional) Helmholtz resonators for use in air. This was achieved through the development of a robust mathematical model, with finite element analysis used in support, and experimental characterisation of 3D-printed acoustic metamaterials. 3. A (dynamically) adjustable acoustic metamaterial, fabricated using a 3D-printable magnetic membrane for sub-100 Hz frequencies. |
| Exploitation Route | Fundamentally, the discoveries made through this project will make it much easier for academics and industry to fabricate adaptive and directional acoustic metamaterials for highly bespoke applications. We already have medical devices in development, and there are numerous translational applications being considered, including industrially for microphone technologies. We have strong partner links that will help us with these future goals. |
| Sectors | Electronics Energy Healthcare |
| Description | Industrial Collaborator |
| Organisation | GE Healthcare Limited |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Sector | Academic/University |
| PI Contribution | We have produced a series of mathematical models, finite element simulations, and numerous iterations of fabricated acoustic metamaterial prototypes with associated experimental data. In each review meeting, we discuss developments and invite industry experience from GE Healthcare, to recommend optimal ways forward. Our goal in this regard is to produce prototypes that are viable for eventual industrial exploitation and scalability. |
| Collaborator Contribution | GE Healthcare have consistently provided strong advisory support through the project for the modelling and simulation development, particularly on the biomedical aspects, and experimental consumables where possible. For example, these can include fabrication materials for acoustic metamaterials. We meet GE Healthcare at least once per month, but often more frequently, with regular email contact. |
| Impact | The major outcomes are the Q1 research papers, with more to follow in 2025. We have also been awarded a cross-institutional IAA supported by GE Healthcare to accelerate the biomedical device work we have completed, between the Universities of Glasgow and Strathclyde, as equal partners. |
| Start Year | 2022 |
| Description | Conference Presentation |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
| Results and Impact | A poster presentation to the 2023 Electroceramics for End Users XII (ECEUXII) Conference, held at the University of Glasgow, UK, in November 2023. The subject of the poster was the 'design and fabrication of a novel active metamaterial cell for low-frequency acoustic applications'. The poster presentation received the 'Best Industrially Related Project' Award from the Journal of Materials Chemistry A, Journal of Materials Chemistry B, and the Journal of Materials Chemistry C (Royal Society of Chemistry). The event was attended by several industry organisations, many of which showed interest in the research. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2023 |
| URL | https://www.gla.ac.uk/schools/engineering/research/conferences/eceuxii/ |