TU Graz researchers achieve breakthrough in precise 3D printing of nanostructures.
Newly developed technology enables the production of complex 3D structures with individual features smaller than 10 nanometers.
TU Graz Research Team Achieves Milestone in 3D Printing of Nanostructured Materials.
A research team at Graz University of Technology has achieved groundbreaking advances in 3D printing of nanostructured materials. Scientists led by Harald Plank, Verena Reisecker, and David Kuhness have developed a precise simulation technique to achieve desired optical properties of nanostructures. They have also successfully removed chemical impurities post-production without compromising the 3D nanoarchitectures.
Previously, 3D nanostructures required a time-consuming trial-and-error process to achieve desired optical properties. This effort has now been eliminated. The researchers use a focused electron beam to create the nanostructures.
This technology enables the production of complex 3D structures with individual features smaller than 10 nanometers in a controlled, single step on almost any surface.
Harald Plank emphasizes, "This leap in development enables new optical effects and application concepts due to the 3D aspect." The research findings have the potential to profoundly impact the landscape of 3D printing.
