Instrumentation for In situ/Operando X-ray Scattering Studies of Polymer Additive Manufacturing Processes
Citation
Wiegart, L.; Doerk, G.S.; Fukuto, M.; Lee, S.; Li, R.; Marom, G.; Noack, M.M.; Osuji, C.O.; Rafailovich, M.H.; Sethian, J.A.; Shmueli, Y.; Torres Arango, M.; Toth, K.; Yager, K.G.; Pindak, R. "Instrumentation for In situ/Operando X-ray Scattering Studies of Polymer Additive Manufacturing Processes"
Synchrotron Radiation News 2019,
32 20–27.
doi: 10.1080/08940886.2019.1582285Summary
We review recent results and methods at NSLS-II applicable to additive manufacturing.
Abstract
In this article, we describe some of the additive manufacturing capabilities that have been implemented on these beamlines, including in-line 3D printers for Continuous-flow Direct Writing (CDW), Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF) printing, and an instrument for Electrospray Deposition (ESD). We also describe a development program in autonomous experimentation that will be critical for addressing the complexity involved in optimizing additive manufacturing processes and materials. These capabilities and approaches have been co-developed in partnership with Brookhaven Lab's Center for Functional Materials (CFN) as well as collaborative users from universities (Stony Brook and Yale University), government labs (Air Force Research Laboratory, National Institute of Standards and Technology, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory), and industry (Henkel Inc.).
