stabilization of microsieves by application of a supporting structure via ink-jet printing

• Applicants: Professor Dr. Reinhard Baumann; Professor Dr. Werner Goedel
• Subject Area: Mechanical Process Engineering ; Coating and Surface Technology
• Term: from 2014 to 2018
• Project identifier: Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG) - Project number 252340973

Currently we are able to prepare hierarchically structured microsieves by combining float-casting (to produce membranes with fine pores) and ink-jet printing (to add a mechanically stable supporting structure) on a solid support in small areas.Goal of the project is to print directly onto microsieves still floating on a water surface and to increase the printed region to areas up to 200 cm².

• DFG Programme: Research Grants