This $350,000 National Science Foundation project grant supports the development of nanoscale single photon 3D printing technology at Purdue University from January 2023 through December 2024. Funded through NSF's Engineering Directorate under the CFDA 47.041 program for engineering research and education, this award contributes to the Foundation's mission of progressing science and supporting national prosperity and security.
Specifically, the project aims to advance nanomanufacturing capabilities by establishing a fast, low-cost method for 3D printing nanostructures using a compact light source and digital light projection. This single photon 3D nanoprinting technology has the potential to fabricate 3D nanostructures with resolutions under 50 nanometers at throughput rates 1000 times faster and costs at least 10 times lower than current two-photon polymerization methods. The research team at Purdue University will investigate the underlying photochemistry, develop parallel projection techniques, and establish a machine learning database to link printed part functionality to build parameters for future adoption as a cyber manufacturing platform.
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