Electrochemical printer and method for forming a multidimensional structure
AssigneeSpark3D Pty Ltd
InventorsLuke A. Connal, Jekaterina Viktorova
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Abstract
The present invention relates to a method for forming a multidimensional structure, comprising: providing an electrode and a substrate in a fluid, wherein the fluid comprises an electrolyte and a precursor agent dispersed therein; applying an electric potential difference between the substrate and the electrode to reduce or oxidise the precursor agent, thereby depositing a solid material; measuring current between the substrate and the electrode; and moving the electrode within the fluid to form a multidimensional structure of the solid material. Also provided is a device for forming a multidimensional structure.
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A method for forming a multidimensional structure, the method comprising the following steps:
- providing an electrode and a substrate in a fluid,
- wherein the fluid comprises:
- an electrolyte, and
- a precursor agent dispersed therein;
- applying an electric potential difference between the substrate and the electrode to reduce or oxidise the precursor agent, thereby depositing a solid material;
- measuring current between the substrate and the electrode;
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- moving the electrode within the fluid to form a multidimensional structure of the solid material.
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A device for producing a multidimensional structure, said device comprising:
- an electrode;
- a container for holding a fluid;
- one or more motors for moving the electrode within the container;
- a substrate within the container;
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- a potentiostat for applying an electric potential difference between the substrate and the electrode and for measuring current between the substrate and the electrode.
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