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ArticleMicrosystems & nanoengineering2025

Application of pulse width modulation control in EHD waveform to optimize printing performance.

Dongqiao Bai, Jin Huang, Hongxiao Gong, Jianjun Wang, Mengyang Su, Pengbing Zhao, Chaoyu Liang

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Article in Microsystems & nanoengineering, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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Authors and funding

7 authors.

Dongqiao BaiState Key Laboratory of Electromechanical Integrated Manufacturing of High-performance Electronic Equipments, Xidian University, Xi'an, 710071, PR China.
Jin HuangState Key Laboratory of Electromechanical Integrated Manufacturing of High-performance Electronic Equipments, Xidian University, Xi'an, 710071, PR China. jhuang@mail.xidian.edu.cn.
Hongxiao GongState Key Laboratory of Electromechanical Integrated Manufacturing of High-performance Electronic Equipments, Xidian University, Xi'an, 710071, PR China. hxgong@xidian.edu.cn.
Jianjun WangState Key Laboratory of Electromechanical Integrated Manufacturing of High-performance Electronic Equipments, Xidian University, Xi'an, 710071, PR China.
Mengyang SuState Key Laboratory of Electromechanical Integrated Manufacturing of High-performance Electronic Equipments, Xidian University, Xi'an, 710071, PR China.
Pengbing ZhaoState Key Laboratory of Electromechanical Integrated Manufacturing of High-performance Electronic Equipments, Xidian University, Xi'an, 710071, PR China.
Chaoyu LiangState Key Laboratory of Electromechanical Integrated Manufacturing of High-performance Electronic Equipments, Xidian University, Xi'an, 710071, PR China.

Funding

National Natural Science Foundation of China (National Science Foundation of China) 52035010National Natural Science Foundation of China (National Science Foundation of China) 52275372
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

High-resolution 3D printing, particularly electrohydrodynamic (EHD) printing, represents a transformative approach for advanced manufacturing applications, including wearable electronics, bioelectronics, and soft robotics. Despite its potential, EHD printing faces challenges such as complex waveform control, limited material compatibility, satellite droplet formation, and continuous charge accumulation. To address these issues, the use of pulse-width modulation (PWM) control is proposed to enhance EHD printing performance. The influence of duty cycles and pulse subdivisions on EHD printing was systematically investigated through experiments and simulations, analyzing their effects on jetting dynamics, droplet formation, charge accumulation, and line quality. The results demonstrate that PWM modulation significantly improves jetting stability, reduces droplet diameter by up to 25%, minimizes satellite droplet formation, and effectively mitigates charge accumulation. Furthermore, PWM control was shown to facilitate the production of high-quality patterns. Notably, the proposed PWM approach is compatible with existing waveform control setups, offering enhanced precision and stability without requiring substantial modifications. These findings underscore the potential of PWM-controlled EHD printing for achieving high-resolution, versatile manufacturing in electronics and functional device production.

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PMID40490474
PMCPMC12149310

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