| About this Abstract |
| Meeting |
MS&T24: Materials Science & Technology
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| Symposium
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2024 Undergraduate Student Poster Contest
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| Presentation Title |
SPU-1: 3D Printing of Fully Integrated Flexible Humidity Sensor for Long-Term Health Monitoring |
| Author(s) |
Dylan Burke, Erina B Joyee, Anasheh Khecho |
| On-Site Speaker (Planned) |
Dylan Burke |
| Abstract Scope |
Recent advancements in humidity sensors have greatly enhanced their applications in biomedical fields, particularly for wearable and implantable devices. Additive Manufacturing (AM), particularly extrusion-based 3D printing like Direct Ink Writing (DIW), offers flexibility in material selection and the creation of intricate structures. However, despite the extensive research on material properties, optimizing the manufacturing process itself has often been overlooked. This research aims to address this gap by developing a Silicon Carbide (SiC)-polymer nanocomposite humidity sensor using the DIW method, focusing on consistency and precision. The project investigates how variables such as temperature and line speed affect the geometry and resolution of the printed structures. By carefully analyzing the effects of these variables, we identified optimal parameters for achieving high-quality sensor structures. These insights improve the manufacturing process and pave the way for future work with advanced materials and designs. |