Research Support

The U3DP aims to offer comprehensive support to staff, researchers, and students at PolyU. Our goal is to facilitate the application of diverse 3D printing technologies, empowering individuals to enhance their research projects and academic pursuits.

3D printing has emerged as a pivotal research domain across various academic disciplines, owing to its versatility and innovative applications. By integrating 3D printing, researchers can explore new methodologies, prototype novel solutions, and contribute to advancements in their fields.

Below are some notable research areas and papers authored by PolyU academics that exemplify the impactful integration of 3D printing in their studies.

Multi-Functional High-Power-Density Integrated Onboard Charger

Several research projects that U3DP supported have received patents, reflecting their innovative achievements. U3DP also actively supports research projects participating in global exhibitions/competitions, further enhancing the exposure of these cutting-edge inventions to a broad audience.

2024/25

Research Area / Paper	Contributing Department
Capillary-Driven 3D Open Fluidic Networks for Versatile Continuous Flow Manipulation	PolyU ME
Combination of 3D printing and knitting: the loop stitch design and its effects on tensile strength and elongation at break	PolyU SFT / PolyU IC
Design and characterization of breathable 3D printed textiles with flexible lattice structures	PolyU SFT
Design and fabrication of anisotropic SiO2 gyroid bioscaffolds with tunable properties	PolyU ISE / PolyU ABCT
Exploring wormwood/polylactic acid biocomposite as 3D printing material	PolyU SFT / PolyU RCTFF / PolyU IC
Hope for Bone Repair and Regeneration: Enhancing Osteogenesis with 3D-Printed Triply Periodic Minimal Surface Scaffolds	PolyU ABCT
In Situ Multi-Directional Liquid Manipulation Enabled by 3D Asymmetric Fang-Structured Surface	PolyU ME
Optical fibre based artificial compound eyes for direct static imaging and ultrafast motion detection	PolyU AP / PolyU PRI
Reducing solidification cracks and enhancing mechanical performance in additively manufactured Cu-Ti alloys via chemical fluctuation manipulation	PolyU SKL-UPMT / PolyU RIAM
菇菌提取物製益生元兼脂肪替代品	PolyU FSN

2023/24

Research Area / Paper	Contributing Department
3D Cellular Solar Crystallizer for Stable and Ultra-Efficient High-Salinity Wastewater Treatment	PolyU SFT
Antiviral and Antibacterial 3D-Printed Products Functionalised with Poly(hexamethylene biguanide)	PolyU SFT
Bio-Inspired Microreactors Continuously Synthesize Glucose Precursor from CO2 with an Energy Conversion Efficiency 3.3 Times of Rice	PolyU AP
Biomimetic Curved Artificial Compound Eyes: A Review	PolyU AP / PolyU PRI
Design, FDM printing, FE and theoretical analysis of auxetic structures consisting of arc-shaped and Dumbell-shaped struts under quasi-static loading	PolyU SFT
Enhancing the energy absorption capability of auxetic metamaterials through auxetic cells within re-entrant circular units	PolyU SFT
High-strength and high-conductivity additively manufactured Cu-O alloy enabled by cellular microstructure	PolyU ISE
Optofluidic tunable filters using ionic liquid electrolyte capacitors	PolyU AP / PolyU PRI

2022/23

Research Area / Paper	Contributing Department
A sport-specific soft manikin system for sports bra design	PolyU SFT
ABarginase: First-in-class Drug for Treatment of Multiple Obesity-related Metabolic Disease	PolyU ABCT
Design of Textile-fabricated diabetic insole for enhancing foot comfort	PolyU SFT
Designing, Additive Manufacturing, and Finite Element Simulation Novel Anxetc Swabs Applicable for Corona Virus Test	PolyU SFT
Effects of Aquatic versus Land High-Intensity Interval Training on Acute Cardiometabolic and Perceptive Responses in Healthy Young Women	PolyU RS
Establishing a novel animal model for keratoconus research	PolyU SO
Food waste-derived 3D printing material	PolyU FSN / PolyU CEE / PolyU RIFOOD
Long-lasting self-disinfecting materials technology	PolyU SFT
Upcycling of spent tea leaves and spent coffee grounds into sustainable 3D-printing materials: Natural plasticization and low energy fabrication	PolyU FSN
长效自我消毒抗菌技术中断接触传播链	PolyU SFT