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6.2.3. Rheological Characterization<br />

For the LFBT and Ni'(m) inks, oscillatory measurement is used to characterize<br />

rheological behaviors. A Bohlin C-VOR 200 rheometer with the C14 serrated cup and<br />

bob geometry is used. Temperature is fixed at 23 °C and a solvent trap is used to<br />

minimize water evaporation. The ink is first subject to a 15 minute oscillatory pre-shear<br />

at 1Hz with a controlled shear stress at 0.02 Pa, then undisturbed for 15 minutes.<br />

Afterwards, an increasing shear stress (τ) ranging from 1 Pa to 1000 Pa is applied.<br />

Complex shear modulus (G*) is measured as a function of stress amplitude, but elastic<br />

shear modulus (G') is the only data reported. The yield stress (τy) of the gel is taken as the<br />

stress magnitude where G' dropped to 90% of the maximum value during a stress sweep<br />

experiment starting from low stress.<br />

6.2.4. Sintering Study<br />

After printing square shaped lattice specimens for each ink composition, these<br />

specimens are fired in a reducing atmosphere. After cooling, the sintering strain

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