Plasmas for additive manufacturing
Yongkun Sui, Christian A. Zorman, R. Mohan Sankaran
Abstract
Abstract Additive methods for manufacturing materials have recently emerged, particularly for the fabrication of three‐dimensional architectures. Because of their long history in thin‐film etching and deposition, plasmas offer unique advantages for many of the materials and surface processes associated with additive manufacturing. Here, we review recent efforts that have been primarily focused on the direct writing of patterned structures and the post‐treatment of printed materials. Different configurations, materials, and applications are presented. Current challenges and a future outlook are also provided.
Topics & Concepts
FabricationMaterials scienceNanotechnologyDeposition (geology)Etching (microfabrication)Plasma etchingPlasmaEngineering physicsEngineeringPhysicsGeologyLayer (electronics)Alternative medicineMedicineQuantum mechanicsPaleontologySedimentPathologySurface Modification and SuperhydrophobicityNanomaterials and Printing TechnologiesElectrohydrodynamics and Fluid Dynamics