研究目的
To report the design, fabrication, and characterization of arrays of miniaturized, internally fed, polymer electrospray emitters fabricated with stereolithography, aiming at reducing fabrication cost and time while increasing emitter density and array size compared to traditional silicon MEMS multiplexed electrospray sources.
研究成果
The study successfully demonstrated the fabrication of miniaturized, internally fed, polymer electrospray emitters using stereolithography, achieving significant reductions in cost and fabrication time. The devices showed uniform emitter operation and increased emitter density and array size compared to previous polymer-based sources. This approach offers a versatile and cost-effective alternative to traditional silicon MEMS fabrication methods for electrospray applications.
研究不足
The resolution of the SLA 3-D printer limits the minimum feature size of the emitters, potentially affecting the uniformity and density of the emitter arrays. Additionally, the mechanical properties of the printed polymer may not be suitable for all applications.