3D printed microchemical devices and systems

该项目旨在解决3D打印在化学领域面临的障碍。与传统制造相比，3D打印可以在很短的时间和成本内创建定制的3D结构。然而，3D打印元件的化学稳健性差、生物毒性和分辨率低，限制了其在化学领域的应用。因此，该项目将开发新的镀金技术，并探索高分辨率3D打印来克服这些挑战。该项目应产生具有商业意义的产品(分析平台)、技术(镀金)和专利。开发的系统和技术将解决澳大利亚在先进制造方面的研究挑战，并实现现场环境监测。

This project aims to address the barriers faced by 3D printing in chemistry. 3D printing can create bespoke 3D structures within a fraction of time and cost compared to traditional fabrication. However, its scope in chemistry has been limited by the poor chemical robustness, biotoxicity and low resolution of the 3D printed components. Hence, this project will develop novel gold coating techniques and explore high-resolution 3D printing to overcome these challenges. The project should generate commercially significant products (analytical platforms), technology (gold coating) and patents. The developed systems and technologies will address Australian research challenges in advanced manufacturing and enable on-site environmental monitoring.