0306, 2020
Phys.org: Research powers longer lasting rechargeable
Phys.org also published an article on a new material that could address the shortage of lithium resources and develop longer lasting rechargeable batteries. The research was led by Associate Prof Yang Hui Ying. Original Link: https://phys.org/news/2020-06-powers-longer-rechargeable-batteries.html With the continuous improvement of electronics, the development of high-energy power supplies has become a key link in the future development of science and technology. However, the shortage […]2805, 2020
Phys.org: A Simple Method to Print Planar Microstructures of Polysiloxane
Phys.org shared a research article on a simple method to print planar microstructures of polysiloxane. This research was led by SUTD and includes a quote from the lead author, DManD postdoctoral research fellow Dr Rahul Karyappa and principal investigator Assistant Prof Michinao Hashimoto. Original Link: https://phys.org/news/2020-05-simple-method-planar-microstructures-polysiloxane.html Polysiloxane is an elastic polymer which is widely used in fluidics, optics, and biomedical engineering. It offers desirable […]2205, 2020
Phys.org: Researchers review advances in 3-D printing of high-entropy alloys
Phys.org shared an article about a review by researchers on the advances in 3-D printing of high-entropy alloys. The article included a quote from the lead author of the paper Prof Chua Chee Kai. Original Link: https://phys.org/news/2020-05-advances-d-high-entropy-alloys.html High-entropy alloys (HEAs) are at the frontier of the metal materials community. They are used as alternative materials in the production of high-temperature turbine blades, high-temperature molds […]1905, 2020
Phys.org: Scientists Lead Development of Novel Acoustofluidic Technology that Isolates Submicron particles
Phys.org and multiple scientific portals shared a research article about scientists developing a novel acoustofluidic device that can isolate millions of submicron particles in nanocavities. The research was led by Associate Prof Ye Ai. Original Link: https://phys.org/news/2020-05-scientists-acoustofluidic-technology-isolates-submicron.html Massively multiplexed submicron particle patterning in acoustically driven oscillating nanocavities. Credit: SUTD Acoustofluidics is the fusion of acoustics and fluid mechanics that provides a contact-free, rapid and […]2703, 2020
SUTD Explains: Beyond Plastic
SUTD Explains featured FLAM research by Associate Professor Stylianos Dritsas and Assistant Professor Javier G. Fernandez. Original link: https://wearesutd.sutd.edu.sg/sutd-ians/research/sutd-explains-beyond-plastic/ Touted as the future of plastic, FLAM – a fungal-like adhesive material – is strong, lightweight, inexpensive and most importantly, biodegradable. Designed and fabricated by Associate Professor Stylianos Dritsas from Architecture and Sustainable Design and Assistant Professor Javier G. Fernandez from Engineering Product Development, […]1103, 2020
Hive Life: Could 3D Printing Be the Future of Architecture? Singaporean Startup AIRLAB Says Yes.
Hive Life wrote a feature on ASD Assistant Prof Carlos Bañon and the AIRLAB. Original Link: https://hivelife.com/airlab/ Architecture firm AIRLAB has 3D printed a steel pavilion in Singapore. They believe buildings may never be the same again. Founder Carlos Bañon sets out a future in which construction is done in a whole new way. When American inventor and engineer Chuck Hull first printed a small […]0603, 2020
3D Printing Industry: SUTD and NTU collaboration yields reversible 4D printing
3D Printing Industry wrote about a collaboration between SUTD and NTU which yielded reversible 4D printing. Original Link: https://3dprintingindustry.com/news/sutd-and-ntu-collaboration-yields-reversible-4d-printing-168825/ A collaborative research project between Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD) and Nanyang Technological University (NTU) has resulted in a 3D printed material changing its shape and back again numerous times without any electrical input. The study is titled ‘Preliminary Investigation of the Reversible […]2602, 2020
Channel NewsAsia: How 3D Food Printing Can Help The Elderly
Channel NewsAsia published an article on 3D food printing which was also featured in the Money Mind programme. The article included quotes from EPD head of pillar, Prof Chua Chee Kai. Original link: https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/how-3d-food-printing-can-help-the-elderly-nutrition-12470760 The ability to create customised food, from chilli crab to durian, can go a long way towards helping those with chewing and swallowing difficulties. It could be big bucks […]1502, 2020
Channel News Asia “Money Mind”: 3D Printed Food
Channel NewsAsia’s Money Mind programme featured a segment on 3D printed food and interviewed EPD HOP Prof Chua Chee Kai, EPD Assistant Prof Michinao Hashimoto and EPD PhD student Lee Cheng Pau. The segment starts at 15.25 min.0702, 2020