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Professor CHRISTOPHER TUCK's Outputs (13)

A voxel-based method of constructing and skinning conformal and functionally graded lattice structures suitable for additive manufacturing (2016)
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Aremu, A., Brennan-Craddock, J., Panesar, A., Ashcroft, I., Hague, R. J., Wildman, R. D., & Tuck, C. (in press). A voxel-based method of constructing and skinning conformal and functionally graded lattice structures suitable for additive manufacturing. Additive Manufacturing, 13, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.addma.2016.10.006

Additive Manufacturing (AM) enables the production of geometrically complex parts that are difficult to manufacture by other means. However, conventional CAD systems are limited in the representation of such parts. This issue is exacerbated when latt... Read More about A voxel-based method of constructing and skinning conformal and functionally graded lattice structures suitable for additive manufacturing.

A combined inverse finite element – elastoplastic modelling method to simulate the size-effect in nanoindentation and characterise materials from the nano to micro-scale (2016)
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Chen, X., Ashcroft, I., Wildman, R. D., & Tuck, C. (2017). A combined inverse finite element – elastoplastic modelling method to simulate the size-effect in nanoindentation and characterise materials from the nano to micro-scale. International Journal of Solids and Structures, 104-105, 25-34. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijsolstr.2016.11.004

Material properties such as hardness can be dependent on the size of the indentation load when that load is small, a phenomenon known as the indentation size effect (ISE). In this work an inverse finite element method (IFEM) is used to investigate th... Read More about A combined inverse finite element – elastoplastic modelling method to simulate the size-effect in nanoindentation and characterise materials from the nano to micro-scale.

3D inkjet-printed UV-curable inks for multi-functional electromagnetic applications (2016)
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Saleh, E., Woolliams, P., Clarke, B., Gregory, A., Greedy, S., Smartt, C., Wildman, R. D., Ashcroft, I., Hague, R. J., Dickens, P., & Tuck, C. (2017). 3D inkjet-printed UV-curable inks for multi-functional electromagnetic applications. Additive Manufacturing, 13, 143-148. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.addma.2016.10.002

Inkjet printing of multiple materials is usually processed in multiple steps due to various jetting and curing/sintering conditions. In this paper we report on the development of all inkjet-printed UV-curable electromagnetic responsive inks in a sing... Read More about 3D inkjet-printed UV-curable inks for multi-functional electromagnetic applications.

Additive manufacture of three dimensional nanocomposite based objects through multiphoton fabrication (2016)
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Liu, Y., Hu, Q., Zhang, F., Tuck, C., Irvine, D., Hague, R. J., Yinfeng, H., Simonelli, M., Rance, G., Smith, E., & Wildman, R. D. (2016). Additive manufacture of three dimensional nanocomposite based objects through multiphoton fabrication. Polymers, 8(9), 1-14. https://doi.org/10.3390/polym8090325

Three dimensional structures prepared from a gold-polymer composite formulation have been fabricated using multiphoton lithography. In this process, gold nanoparticles were simultaneously formed through photoreduction whilst polymerisation of two pos... Read More about Additive manufacture of three dimensional nanocomposite based objects through multiphoton fabrication.

Development, printability and post-curing studies of formulations of materials resistant to microbial attachment for use in inkjet based 3D printing (2016)
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Begines, B., Hook, A. L., Alexander, M. R., Tuck, C. J., & Wildman, R. D. (2016). Development, printability and post-curing studies of formulations of materials resistant to microbial attachment for use in inkjet based 3D printing. Rapid Prototyping Journal, 22(5), 835-841. https://doi.org/10.1108/RPJ-11-2015-0175

Purpose: This paper aims to print 3D structures from polymers that resist bacterial attachment by reactive jetting of acrylate monomers.
Design/methodology/approach: The first step towards printing was ink development. Inks were characterised to car... Read More about Development, printability and post-curing studies of formulations of materials resistant to microbial attachment for use in inkjet based 3D printing.

A mechanical property evaluation of graded density Al-Si10-Mg lattice structures manufactured by selective laser melting (2016)
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Maskery, I., Aboulkhair, N., Aremu, A., Tuck, C., Ashcroft, I., Wildman, R., & Hague, R. (2016). A mechanical property evaluation of graded density Al-Si10-Mg lattice structures manufactured by selective laser melting. Materials Science and Engineering: A, 670, 264-274. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.msea.2016.06.013

Metal components with applications across a range of industrial sectors can be manufactured by selective laser melting (SLM). A particular strength of SLM is its ability to manufacture components incorporating periodic lattice structures not realisab... Read More about A mechanical property evaluation of graded density Al-Si10-Mg lattice structures manufactured by selective laser melting.

Improving the fatigue behaviour of a selectively laser melted aluminium alloy: Influence of heat treatment and surface quality (2016)
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Aboulkhair, N. T., Maskery, I., Tuck, C., Ashcroft, I., & Everitt, N. M. (2016). Improving the fatigue behaviour of a selectively laser melted aluminium alloy: Influence of heat treatment and surface quality. Materials and Design, 104, 174-182. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matdes.2016.05.041

Selective laser melting (SLM) is being widely utilised to fabricate intricate structures used in various industries. Widening the range of applications that can benefit from such promising technology requires validating SLM parts in load bearing appl... Read More about Improving the fatigue behaviour of a selectively laser melted aluminium alloy: Influence of heat treatment and surface quality.

The microstructure and mechanical properties of selectively laser melted AlSi10Mg: The effect of a conventional T6-like heat treatment (2016)
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Aboulkhair, N. T., Maskery, I., Tuck, C., Ashcroft, I., & Everitt, N. M. (2016). The microstructure and mechanical properties of selectively laser melted AlSi10Mg: The effect of a conventional T6-like heat treatment. Materials Science and Engineering: A, 667, 139-146. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.msea.2016.04.092

Selective laser melting (SLM) of aluminium is of research interest because of its potential benefits to high value manufacturing applications in the aerospace and automotive industries. In order to demonstrate the credibility of SLM Al parts, their m... Read More about The microstructure and mechanical properties of selectively laser melted AlSi10Mg: The effect of a conventional T6-like heat treatment.

An investigation into reinforced and functionally graded lattice structures (2016)
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Maskery, I., Hussey, A., Panesar, A., Aremu, A., Tuck, C., Ashcroft, I., & Hague, R. J. (in press). An investigation into reinforced and functionally graded lattice structures. Journal of Cellular Plastics, https://doi.org/10.1177/0021955X16639035

Lattice structures are regarded as excellent candidates for use in lightweight energy absorbing applications, such as crash protection. In this paper we investigate the crushing behaviour, mechanical properties and energy absorption of lattices made... Read More about An investigation into reinforced and functionally graded lattice structures.

Surface microstructuring to modify wettability for 3D printing of nano-filled inks (2016)
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Vafaei, S., Tuck, C., Ashcroft, I., & Wildman, R. D. (2016). Surface microstructuring to modify wettability for 3D printing of nano-filled inks. Chemical Engineering Research and Design, 109, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cherd.2016.02.004

This paper investigates the effect of surface wettability on the cross-sectional profiles of printed nanofluid inks which can have a significant role on conductivity of printed lines that are used in the production of printed electronics. Glass subst... Read More about Surface microstructuring to modify wettability for 3D printing of nano-filled inks.

Three dimensional ink-jet printing of biomaterials using ionic liquids and co-solvents (2016)
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Gunasekera, D. H., Kuek, S., Hasanaj, D., He, Y., Tuck, C., Croft, A. K., & Wildman, R. D. (2016). Three dimensional ink-jet printing of biomaterials using ionic liquids and co-solvents. Faraday Discussions, 190, 509-523. https://doi.org/10.1039/C5FD00219B

1-Ethyl-3-methylimidazolium acetate ([C2C1Im][OAc]) and 1-butyl-3-methylimidazolium acetate ([C4C1Im][OAc]) have been used as solvents for the dissolution and ink-jet printing of cellulose from 1.0 to 4.8 wt%, mixed with the co-solvents 1-butanol and... Read More about Three dimensional ink-jet printing of biomaterials using ionic liquids and co-solvents.

Quantification and characterisation of porosity in selectively laser melted Al–Si10–Mg using x-ray computed tomography (2016)
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Maskery, I., Aboulkhair, N., Corfield, M., Tuck, C., Clare, A., Leach, R. K., Wildman, R. D., Ashcroft, I., & Hague, R. J. (2016). Quantification and characterisation of porosity in selectively laser melted Al–Si10–Mg using x-ray computed tomography. Materials Characterization, 111, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matchar.2015.12.001

We used X-ray computed tomography (CT), microscopy and hardness measurements to study Al–Si10–Mg produced by selective laser melting (SLM). Specimens were subject to a series of heat treatments including annealing and precipitation hardening. The spe... Read More about Quantification and characterisation of porosity in selectively laser melted Al–Si10–Mg using x-ray computed tomography.