Polymer discovery gives 3D-printed sand super strength

Credit: Credit: Carlos Jones/ORNL, U.S. Dept. of Energy

Oak Ridge National Laboratory scientist Tomonori Saito shows a 3D-printed sandcastle at the DOE Manufacturing Demonstration Facility at ORNL.

« Polymer discovery gives 3D-printed sand super strength

Credit: Credit: Dustin Gilmer/University of Tennessee, Knoxville

A novel polymer developed at Oak Ridge National Laboratory strengthens sand for additive manufacturing applications. A 6.5 centimeter 3D-printed sand bridge, shown here, held 300 times its own weight.

« Polymer discovery gives 3D-printed sand super strength

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