This research develops a new method for high-resolution 3D printing of metals such as copper. Instead of laser melting, ultraviolet light forms hydrogel structures that are chemically transformed into metal. The technique enables finer features, reduced waste, and fabrication of advanced materials for applications including batteries, structural engineering, and manufacturing.
2025
My research develops green membrane technologies to extract and recycle lithium sustainably. By selectively filtering lithium ions from complex mixtures without heavy chemical or energy inputs, these membranes offer an alternative to current waste-intensive methods. The goal is to make the lithium supply chain as clean and sustainable as the renewable future it supports.