A perspective on 3D printed membrane: direct/indirect fabrication methods via direct laser writing

Abstract

This conference paper mainly comprises three parts: (1) a brief introduction to the current state of research; (2) a clear description of the additive manufacturing technique and fabrication methods; (3) a brief description of the structure-performance relationship. The idea is based on the notion that membranes with 'controlled architecture' could achieve enhanced performance, and that additive manufacturing techniques, also known as 3D printing, have a great potential in fabricating membranes with controlled architecture.