The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) received a $382,192 Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation (NSF) Division of Civil, Mechanical, and Manufacturing Innovation. The award is supporting research titled "COLLABORATIVE RESEARCH: INTERFACIAL PHOTOPOLYMERIZATION (IPP): A METHOD FOR HIGH-RESOLUTION DIGITAL PRINTING OF THERMOPLASTICS" from September 1, 2021 through August 31, 2024.
The research aims to develop interfacial photopolymerization (IPP) as a new method for high-resolution digital printing of thermoplastics. IPP involves using light to initiate polymerization reactions only at the interface between a thermoplastic substrate and a liquid monomer, allowing for precise control over material deposition. The research is part of the NSF's Engineering program (CFDA 47.041), which seeks to improve quality of life and economic strength through engineering innovation and education. The $382k award will support MIT's work advancing IPP as a digital printing technique over the three-year period.
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