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Title:
THREE-DIMENSIONAL PRINTER WITH MULTIHEAD EXTRUDER AND COMPOSITIONS FOR USE THEREIN
Document Type and Number:
WIPO Patent Application WO/2021/077087
Kind Code:
A1
Abstract:
An exemplary extruder assembly for a three-dimensional printer is disclosed. The extruder assembly including a carriage having one or more apertures, a plurality of extruders, and a fan assembly. Each extruder is attached to the carriage via at least one of the one or more apertures. The fan assembly configured to induce air flow around the plurality of extruders. Exemplary methods of three-dimensional printing are disclosed. Furthermore, filament to be used in three-dimensional printing, and methods of making said filament are disclosed. Additionally, electronic components and parts thereof produced using such filament are disclosed.

Inventors:
GLENN CHANCE M (US)
GLENN WALLACE (US)
CHAN WING (US)
Application Number:
PCT/US2020/056333
Publication Date:
April 22, 2021
Filing Date:
October 19, 2020
Export Citation:
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Assignee:
MORNINGBIRD MEDIA CORP (US)
GLENN CHANCE M (US)
GLENN WALLACE (US)
CHAN WING (US)
International Classes:
B29C67/00; B29C64/106; B29C64/165
Domestic Patent References:
WO2019193369A22019-10-10
Foreign References:
US20120164330A12012-06-28
US20190030806A12019-01-31
US20180117898A12018-05-03
US20170149695A12017-05-25
US20170291174A12017-10-12
DE102015220168A12016-06-23
Attorney, Agent or Firm:
FEDOWITZ, Matthew L. et al. (US)
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Claims:
WHAT IS CLAIMED IS: 1. An extruder assembly for use in a three-dimensional printer, the extruder assembly comprising: a carriage having one or more apertures; a plurality of extruders, each extruder being attached to the carriage via at least one of the one or more apertures and including at least one port for communication with a processing device; and a fan assembly configured to induce air flow around the plurality of extruders. 2. The extruder assembly according to claim 1, wherein each extruder includes an extruder body, an extruder tip, and an extruder cap. 3. The extruder assembly according to claim 2, wherein the extruder body includes a heating element for melting filament material. 4. The extruder assembly according to claim 2, wherein the extruder body includes at least one of a temperature sensor, a filament check sensor, a heating element sensor, and an extruder sensor. 5. The extruder assembly according to claim 1, wherein the extruder cap is detachably connected to the extruder body and contacts a top side of the carriage. 6. The extruder assembly according to claim 5, wherein one end of the extruder body contacts an underside of the carriage. 7. The extruder assembly according to claim 6, wherein the extruder tip is detachably connected to a second end of the extruder body. 8. The extruder assembly according to claim 2 wherein the extruder cap includes an aperture for receiving solid filament material.

9. The extruder assembly according to claim 1, wherein the plurality of extruders are arranged in one or more rows on the carriage. 10. The extruder assembly according to claim 9, wherein the fan assembly extends between the adjacent rows of the plurality of extenders. 11. The extruder assembly according to claim 10, wherein the fan assembly includes a fan that extends in a transverse direction on each end of the adjacent rows of the plurality of extenders. 12. A three dimensional printer, comprising: a housing; a platform for supporting a component being processed within the housing, the platform configured to move vertically within the housing for processing the component; and an extruder assembly according to claim 1, the extruder assembly configured to move horizontally in the housing to process the component on the platform. 13. The three-dimensional printer according to claim 12, comprising: an extruder frame assembly having a belt drive, wherein the extruder assembly is mounted to the extruder frame assembly such that the belt drive moves the extruder assembly horizontally relative to a position of the platform or a component on the platform. 14. The three-dimensional printer according to claim 12, wherein the platform includes a plurality of layers. 15. The three-dimensional printer according to claim 14, wherein the platform includes a heating element comprised of one or more of the plurality of layers.

16. The three-dimensional printer according to claim 13, comprising: a plurality of filament spools mounted to a surface of the housing; a plurality of stepper motors, wherein each stepper motor is configured to drive a respective filament spool. 17. The three-dimensional printer according to claim 13, comprising: a processing device for controlling movement of the platform and the extruder assembly for processing the component. 18. The three-dimensional printer according to claim 17, wherein: the extruder assembly comprises a plurality of extruders and each extruder includes a heating element and at least one of a temperature sensor, a filament check sensor, a heating element sensor, and an extruder sensor, and the processing device is configured to receive a measurement value from at least one of the temperature sensor, the filament check sensor, the heating element sensor, and the extruder sensor, and control the platform and the extruder assembly based on the measurement value. 19. The three-dimensional printer according to claim 18, wherein the processing device is configured to adjust the temperature of the heating element based on a measurement value received from the heating element sensor. 20. A method for processing a component in a three-dimensional printer having a housing, which includes a movable platform and a movable extruder assembly, the method comprising: receiving, in a processing device of the three-dimensional printer, one or more sensor measurements from the movable extruder assembly during printing of a component; controlling, via the processing device, an operation of one or more extruders of the extruder assembly based on the one or more sensor measurements; and adjusting, via the processing device, a position of at least one of the movable platform and the movable extruder assembly based at least one of the one or more sensor measurements and printing instructions received from a memory device. 21. The method accoarding to claim 20, wherein the three-dimensional printer includes an extruder frame assembly on which the movable extruder assembly is mounted, and the step of adjusting a position of the movable extruder assembly comprises: controlling, via the processing device, a belt drive of the extruder frame assembly to move the movable extruder assembly horizontally in reference to the movable platform. 22. The method according to claim 20, wherein the three-dimensional printer includes an electric motor mounted to the housing, and the step of adjusting a position of the movable platform comprises: controlling, via the processing device, the electric motor to move the movable platform vertically in reference to the movable extruder assembly. 23. The method according to claim 20, wherein the three-dimensional printer includes a plurality of filament spools with associated stepper motors mounted to the housing, the method comprising: controlling, via the processing device, one or more stepper motors for driving an associated filament spool to feed filament to the movable extruder assembly based on at least one of a measurement value received from the one or more sensors of the extruder assembly and printing instructions received from a memory device. 24. The method according to claim 20, wherein the movable platform includes a heating element, the method comprising: controlling, via the processing device, the heating element of the movable platform based on a measurement value received from one or more sensors of the movable platform. 25. The method according to claim 20, wherein the three-dimensional printer includes a fan assembly mounted to the movable extruder assembly, the method comprising: controlling, via the processing device, the fan assembly to induce air flow around the one or more extruders of the movable extruder assembly based a measurement value received from the one or more sensors of the movable extruder assembly. 26. The method according to claim 20, wherein controlling an operation of the one or more extruders of the extruder assembly comprises: separately controlling, via the processing device, each extruder to retract or extend from extruder carriage to deposit material onto the movable platform. 27. The method according to claim 26, comprising: separately controlling, via the processing device, each extruder tip of the one or more extruders to release material onto the movable platform at a specified instant during the printing of a component. 28. A composition for use in 3D printing of electronic devices comprising: at least ash and Triphenylamine (TPA), wherein the TPA is used as a powder binding agent in the composition, and the composition is to be melted and extruded. 29. The composition according to claim 28, wherein TPA is present at an amount of 0.1% to 65% TPA by weight, based on the total weight of the composition. 30. The composition according to claim 28 or 29, wherein ash is present in an amount of 0.1% to 50% ash by weight, based on the total weight of the composition. 31. The composition according to any of claims 28-30, wherein the ash has a particle size of about 0.01 to 200 microns. 32. The composition according to any of claims 28-31, further comprising silver.

33. The composition according to any of claims 28-32, wherein silver is present in an amount of 0.1% to 50% by weight, based on the total weight of the composition. 34. The composition according to any of claims 28-33, further comprising graphite. 35. The composition according to any of claims 28-34, wherein graphite is present in an amount of 0.01% to 75% by weight, based on the total weight of the composition. 36. The composition according to any of claims 28-35, further comprising grapheme. 37. The composition according to any of claims 28-36, wherein grapheme is present in an amount of 0.01% to 75% by weight, based on the total weight of the composition. 38. The composition according to any of claims 28-37, further comprising TiO. 39. The composition according to any of claims 28-38, wherein TiO is present in an amount of 0.01% to 75% by weight, based on the total weight of the composition. 40. The composition according to any of claims 28-39, further comprising TiO2. 41. The composition according to any of claims 28-40, wherein TiO2 is present in an amount of 0.01% to 75% by weight, based on the total weight of the composition. 42. A method of preparing a composition for use in 3D printing of electronic devices, said method comprising: (a) sifting ashes to a particle size of about 0.01 to 200 microns; (b) mixing TPA and ash for between 10 and 90 minutes at a temperature of between 75 and 100°C; (c) extruding said TPA and ash mixture at a temperature of between 50 and 75°C; (d) allowing said extruded mixture and ash to cool; and (e) rolling said cooled and extruded TPA and ash. 43. The method according to claim 42, wherein one or more of silver, graphite, grapheme, TiO and/or TiO2 is mixed in (b) with TPA and ash. 44. A filament composition for use in 3D printing, the filament composition comprising: (a) polylactide acetone solution (PLA) and/or triphenylamine (TPA), (b) at least one selected from the group consisting of graphite, graphene, TiO, TiO2, n-type silicon, p-type silicon, silver (Ag), Sn/Al, magnet powder, and ash. 45. The filament composition according to claim 44, comprising PLA and at least one of TiO and TiO2. 46. The filament composition according to claim 44, comprising TPA and at least one of TiO and TiO2. 47. The filament composition according to claim 44, comprising PLA and at least one of graphite and graphene. 48. The filament composition according to claim 44, comprising TPA and at least one of graphite and graphene. 49. The filament composition according to claim 44, comprising PLA and at least one of n-type silicon and p-type silicon.

50. The filament composition according to claim 44, comprising TPA and at least one of n-type silicon and p-type silicon. 51. The filament composition according to claim 47, further comprising silver. 52. The filament composition according to claim 48, further comprising silver. 53. The filament composition according to claim 49, further comprising silver. 54. The filament composition according to claim 50, further comprising silver.

Description:
THREE-DIMENSIONAL PRINTER WITH MULTIHEAD EXTRUDER AND COMPOSITIONS FOR USE THEREIN CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS [0001] This application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Application No. 62/923,244 filed on October 18, 2019, the entire content of which is incorporated herein by reference. FIELD [0002] The present disclosure relates to three-dimensional printer having a multihead extruder. The present disclosure further relates to methods of three-dimensional printing, filament to be used in three-dimensional printing, and methods of making the same. Additionally, the present disclosure describes electronic components and parts thereof which are produced using such filament compositions described herein. BACKGROUND INFORMATION [0003] 3D printing is any of various processes in which a material is joined or solidified under computer control to create a three-dimensional object, with the material being added together (such as liquid molecules or powder grains being fused together). 3D printing can be used in both rapid prototyping and additive manufacturing. Objects typically are produced using digital model data from a 3D model or another electronic data source such as an Additive Manufacturing File (AMF). [0004] Additive manufacturing is becoming a leading method for reducing costs, increasing quality, and shortening schedules for production of innovative parts and components that were previously not possible using more traditional methods of manufacturing. Known additive manufacturing technologies are based on computer-controlled layer-by-layer building of the parts. Recent advances in 3D printing of electronic components combined this layer-by-layer printing technology with embedded interconnected and pre-fabricated electronic components to create a cost-efficient process for manufacturing electronic devices. As a result, the production of electronic devices is primarily a combination of an assembled 3D printing case and pre-manufactured individual circuit components. [0005] 3D printing electronics can involve “directly” writing an electronic circuit using an inkjet printing process. Known 3D printing processes for electronic devices are limited to planar only printing with possible adjustments in a third dimension (2.5 Dimensional printing). The development of aerosol jet printing technology provides advantages over current inkjet printing processes. Aerosol jet printing provides that fine feature electronic prints can be obtained by means of pneumatically or ultrasonically atomizing and transferring formulated inks to and through an aerodynamically focused jet nozzle to the substrate. The aerosol jet printing process uses proprietary inks to print small-scale electronics in three axis (x, y, z) with up to 10 microns single-pass layer thickness. This non-contact printing strategy allows for precise printing on non-conformal surfaces, down into trenches, and overtop of 3D electronic components with complex geometries. However, aerosol jet printing requires the post- processing oven or laser treatment of the printed product in order to remove the binder agents added to the materials. [0006] Post processing techniques such as oven heating or laser treatment can adversely affect the electrical and mechanical properties of materials that have been formed by the additive manufacturing process. For example, post processing techniques using extreme heat can alter Young’s modulus of the material. Electrical properties such as the IV (current–voltage) characteristics, the resistivity/conductivity, or the dielectric constant can be altered by excess heat. This can significantly impact the desired performance of an electrical or electronic circuit. Known polymer binding agents can include 100% Polylactide acetone solution (PLA) and 100% Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS) acetone solution. However, the materials printed using the known polymer binding agents can be brittle, and therefore unsuitable for 3D printing of electronic devices. [0007] Semiconductor based electronic circuits can be created by doping a base layer of silicon with various dopants. The entire base layer (and the doped portions) is then overlaid with an insulator compound (typically silicon dioxide). The insulator compound is masked, and the unmasked portions of the insulator compound are removed. The entire surface is then covered with an electrically conductive material (e.g., aluminum or polysilicon) and selectively masked. Excess or undesired portions of the conductive material layer that are not masked are then removed. The insulator layer and metal (i.e., conductive material) layer may be repeated as necessary to build the desired electronic circuit. [0008] The existing and most advanced technology of 3D printing of electronic components primarily combines the conventional layer-by-layer printing of conductors and insulators with embedded interconnected and pre-fabricated electronic components to create cost-efficient manufacturing of electronic devices in three dimensions. As a result, the productions of electronic devices are a combination assembly of a 3D printing cavity along with highly conductive paste and pre-manufactured individual circuit components. The direct writing technologies available for the printing electronics include the inkjet, aerosol jet, or screen- printing. Although the 3D planar printing of electronic circuit devices can be accomplished using the jet or screen printing technologies, all technologies require the thermal or laser post- processing treatment. [0009] Direct 3D printing involves the laying down of layers of material without additional treatment. These layers can combine to form a 3 dimensional structure as opposed to a 2 dimensional planar circuit. [0010] Technology challenges for Direct 3D printing include (1) preparation of ink-based printing materials necessary for realizing the desired electrical properties for the 3D electronic devices; (2) deposition and process of the ink-based materials for 3D electronics, and (3) the complexity of computer aided design software control to produce a functional 3D electronic device. The present disclosure provides a direct answer to these key technology challenges. [0011] 3D printing is primarily focused on single material manufacturing, such as plastics, polymers, metals, and even concrete. Materials with electronic properties beyond insulation and conduction has so far eluded the 3D printing industry. However, the present inventors have discovered certain capabilities of multi-material printing. [0012] The notion of creating 3D printable materials that have electronic properties has long been a goal for research and development. To print functional electronic devices, it is necessary to print at least six material types simultaneously, namely insulating, conducting, resistive, capacitive, n-type semiconducting, and p-type semiconducting materials. [0013] 3D printing an electronic device with an FDM (fused deposition modeling) printer that exhibits the appropriate characteristics requires a mixture that remains sufficiently mechanically flexible to be consistently fed into the printer, while also containing enough of the active material to ensure the required electrical response. Additionally, the melting point of the mixture (i.e., filament) must remain within the operational range of the printing device. This calls for a balancing of properties in the mixture formula. Adding too much powder to increase electronic characteristics, may result in a filament that either is too brittle to print or the melting point is too high and may not allow for smooth printing. Conversely, a flexible filament that is easily printable may not possess the electronic properties needed. [0014] Moreover, there is an ongoing need to reduce overall cost and waste. There is thus an increasing demand for repurposed or so-called “upcycled” resources and products. Accordingly, alternative filament sources present a unique opportunity to transform materials that would otherwise be discarded or unused into raw materials for further manufacture into, ultimately, consumer goods. It has been found that, using methods and compositions described herein, novel filament compositions may be prepared and utilized for purposes of 3D printing objects. Certain embodiments described herein are directed to filament prepared using, for example, ashes taken from any available source. SUMMARY [0015] An exemplary extruder assembly for a three-dimensional printer is disclosed. The extruder assembly comprising: a carriage having one or more apertures; a plurality of extruders, each extruder being attached to the carriage via at least one of the one or more apertures; and a fan assembly configured to induce air flow around the plurality of extruders. [0016] An exemplary three dimensional printer is disclosed. The three-dimensional printer comprising: a housing; a platform for supporting a component being processed within the housing, the platform configured to move vertically within the housing for processing the component; and an extruder assembly, the extruder assembly configured to move horizontally in the housing to process the component on the platform. [0017] An exemplary method for processing a component in a three-dimensional printer is disclosed. The three-dimensional printer having a movable platform and a movable extruder assembly arranged in a housing. The method comprising: receiving, in a processing device of the three-dimensional printer, one or more sensor measurements from the movable extruder assembly during printing of a component; controlling, via the processing device, a property of one or more extruders of the extruder assembly based on the one or more sensor measurements; adjusting, via the processing device, a position of at least one of the movable platform and the movable extruder assembly based on printing instructions received from a memory device. [0018] Furthermore, compositions for use in 3D printing are disclosed. In certain embodiments, a composition is disclosed which comprises ash. These compositions can be used to 3D print objects. Additionally, these compositions can be used to prepare further compositions to be used in 3D printing. [0019] Described further below is a method of preparing a composition for use in 3D printing of electronic devices, said method comprising sifting ashes to a particle size of about 0.01 to 200 microns, mixing TPA and ash for between 10 and 90 minutes at a temperature of between 75 and 100°C, extruding said TPA and ash mixture at a temperature of between 50 and 75°C, allowing said extruded mixture and ash to cool, and rolling said cooled and extruded TPA and ash. [0020] Furthermore, a composition for use in 3D printing of electronic devices is described, the composition comprising at least ash and Triphenylamine (TPA), wherein the TPA is used as a powder binding agent in the composition, and the composition is to be melted and extruded. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS [0021] Other objects and advantages of the present disclosure will become apparent to those skilled in the art upon reading the following detailed description of exemplary embodiments, in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which like reference numerals have been used to designate like elements, and in which: [0022] Fig.1 illustrates a flow chart showing the steps of a method of 3D printing a functional electrical circuit according to an exemplary embodiment. [0023] Fig. 2A illustrates an isometric view of a physical implementation of an electronic circuit according to an exemplary embodiment. [0024] Fig. 2B illustrates an isometric view of a physical implementation of an electronic circuit according to an exemplary embodiment. [0025] Fig. 2C illustrates an isometric view of a physical implementation of an electronic circuit according to an exemplary embodiment. [0026] Fig. 3 illustrates one mixing procedure utilizing nanopowder in solution according to an exemplary embodiment. Bismuth nanopowders can be mixed with liquid epoxy to form the printing medium or electronic ink; [0027] Fig. 4A illustrates ultraviolet (UV) cured semiconductor mixtures according to an exemplary embodiment. [0028] Fig. 4B illustrates ultraviolet (UV) cured semiconductor mixtures according to an exemplary embodiment. [0029] Fig. 5A illustrates TPA mixtures in various thicknesses for testing according to an exemplary embodiment. [0030] Fig. 5B illustrates ultraviolet testing of TPA mixtures according to an exemplary embodiment. [0031] Fig. 6 shows a resistance curve for a cured graphite and TPA adhesive mixture according to an exemplary embodiment. [0032] Fig. 7 shows mixing nanopowder and ABS-acetone to create printing media (i.e., electronic ink) according to an exemplary embodiment. [0033] Fig. 8 shows an exemplary user interface of a 3D circuit design program according to an exemplary embodiment. [0034] Fig. 9 shows an exemplary user interface of a 3D circuit design program depicting a temperature sensor according to an exemplary embodiment. [0035] Fig.10 shows a measured IV characteristic curve for a TPA-Graphite mixture showing a resistance of approximately 250 Ohms for a 2mm length 0.4mm diameter material sample. [0036] Fig.11 illustrates a temperature vs resistance curve for 0.4mm sample of TPA-Graphite mixture showing an accurate temperature sensing capability. [0037] Fig. 12 shows an IV characteristic curve for an N-type TPA-Si mixture sample. [0038] Fig. 13 shows a multi-material station using magnetic coupling and mechanical grips to attach and detach material filament cartridges to and from the print arm to the material holding arm. [0039] Fig. 14A shows an exemplary helmet impact sensor that is conceptualized using a 3D printed capacitive pressure sensor array using a combination of capacitive, resistive, and insulating mixtures. [0040] Fig. 14B shows an exemplary 3D printed capacitive pressure sensor array using a combination of capacitive, resistive, and insulating mixtures. [0041] Fig.15A shows an exemplary starting image from which an object 3D may be prepared via a process described herein and a composition described herein. [0042] Fig. 15B shows an exemplary design prepared from the image depicted in Fig. 15A. The design depicted in Fig. 15B may serve as a basis for preparing a 3D printed object via a process described herein and a composition described herein. [0043] Fig.15C shows an exemplary 3D printed object prepared via a process described herein and a composition described herein. [0044] Figs. 16A-16C show various embodiments of blocks (carriages) which house extruder heads, the different blocks holding different numbers of nozzles. [0045] Figs.17A-17O show various embodiments and views of 3D printing devices described herein which employ extruder head blocks as described herein. Also depicted are views of filament being fed or otherwise connected to the extruder heads housed in the interchangeable block of nozzles. [0046] Fig. 18 depicts a 3D printer sub-assembly view. [0047] Figs. 19A-19D show various views of an extruder head assembly. DETAILED DESCRIPTION [0048] An exemplary extruder assembly for a three-dimensional printer is disclosed. The extruder assembly comprising: a carriage having one or more apertures; a plurality of extruders, each extruder being attached to the carriage via at least one of the one or more apertures; and a fan assembly configured to induce air flow around the plurality of extruders. [0049] The plurality of extruders can be independently controlled via a processing device. Each extruder is configured to be retractable within the carriage via a respective aperture. According to an exemplary embodiment, the extruders are configured to be smart devices having automatic speed and oscillation controls to reduce material contamination. The optimized cooling fans of the extruder assembly and precision nozzle openings allow the filaments to exit through friction controlled systems for quality print every time. [0050] An exemplary three dimensional printer is disclosed. The three-dimensional printer comprising: a housing; a platform for supporting a component being processed within the housing, the platform configured to move vertically within the housing for processing the component; and an extruder assembly, the extruder assembly configured to move horizontally in the housing to process the component on the platform. [0051] In a non-limiting embodiment, the extruder assembly contains a plurality of heads, for example six heads. In such an embodiment, six nozzles are temperature-controlled (and are each individually controller), and six heaters, six sensors and four fans are present, the fans being centrally located. A temperature accuracy of one degree Celsius can be achieved, with a temperature range of from room temperature to 250°C. The extruder block allows for X/Y/Z movement with one material being extruded at a time. The block movement allows for the same belt for speed of print, reduced complexity in the movement, and improved stability for the extruders. See Fig. 16A. [0052] In other embodiments, eight extruder heads may be present on the block, for example. See Fig. 16B. [0053] Additionally, extruder heads may be planned for in an existing machine. A six-head carriage may be used for some print jobs, and swapped out for an eight-head carriage for other jobs, for example. See Fig. 16C. [0054] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure the three-dimensional can print both electronic and mechanical materials and/or components. For example, the sensor components can include temperature, pressure, impact, vibration, optical haptic, chemical (e.g., CO2), electromagnetic, radiofrequency (e.g., Wi-Fi, Bluetooth), radiation or any other sensors as desired. [0055] In another example, the three-dimensional printer can print luminescent components. [0056] According to an exemplary embodiment, the three-dimensional printer can be configured to print on various material substrates including fabrics and circuit boards. [0057] According to an exemplary embodiment, the printable components can also include photo/solars, PN diodes, PNP/NPN transistors and amplifier circuits. [0058] The three-dimensional printer according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure can be configured to print fully-functional electronics via the plurality of extruders (e.g., 8), retractable smart nozzles of the extruders, and an extra-large build platform. The printed electronics and components can be used in various industries, which include but are not limited to: Food & Beverage, automatic, petrochemical, Internet of Things, Hardware, Biomedical, Telemedicine & Healthcare, Defense, Home Security, Aerospace, and Logistics. The components can be printed at a resolution accuracy ranging from 1.35 to 20 microns and a build speed of less than 80 mm 3 /s and up to 120 mm/s. Each extruder can be connected to a different printing material. The components can be built at an expandable volume of as little as one cubic foot or smaller as well as larger volumes. [0059] The processing device of the three-dimensional printer can be configured for printing on-demand in which it receives (e.g., download) instruction code for printing the various components and/or devices from a remote computing device (e.g., server) over a network connection. The instructions can be in the form of a downloadable design, which can be accessed on the server via a graphical interface resident on the three-dimensional printer or through an external computing device. The processing device can be configured to individually control each of the extruders and perform level adjustment of the build platform as necessary. The extruders can be controlled individually to retract and extend from an extruder carriage to eliminate material contamination of the component and permit the precision use of individual materials. This allows for precision printing. The platform can be formed of tempered glass and equipped with auto level detection and PID sensors for heating and cooling regulation by the processing device. According to an exemplary embodiment, the plurality of extruder nozzles can be activated or deactivated using a single control (e.g., button). Through the use of various sensors, the processing device can be configured to control automatic feeding of filament material to each extruder and detect power loss in any of the motors and/or components of the three-dimensional printer. [0060] An exemplary three-dimensional printer according to the present disclosure can be configured as follows: [0061] Print technology: Fused deposition modeling (FDM) [0062] Build volume: 10.75” x 7.85” x 11.8” [0063] Number of Nozzles (Heads): 8 materials [0064] Compatible Materials: 6 electronic materials + 3.0mm standard materials [0065] Print file type: Gcode [0066] Minimum nozzle temperature: 0C [0067] Maximum nozzle temperature: 265C [0068] Maximum bed temperature 120C [0069] Minimum print speed: 1 mm/s [0070] Maximum print speed: 80 mm/s [0071] Construction: Aluminum, POM, PP, ABS, steel [0072] Build plate leveling: Factory leveled + manual level + bed level check on touch screen [0073] Nozzle function: 8 retractable nozzles (automatic) [0074] Power supply: 100-240V, 50-60 Hz [0075] Maximum power: 360W [0076] Power switch: On/Off [0077] Display screen: 4.3” LCD touch screen [0078] Storage media: USB [0079] LED indicator for USB inserted: U-disk removed (red), U-disk inserted (green) [0080] Connectivity: USB [0081] Tempered glass bed with PID: regulates heating and cooling [0082] Printer Operating System: Windows (e.g., 7, 8, 10, etc.), Max OS X [0083] Input data files supported (slice software): STL, OBJ, AMF [0084] Product dimensions: 29.5” x 23.2” x 19.2” [0085] An exemplary method for processing a component in a three-dimensional printer is disclosed. The three-dimensional printer having a movable platform and a movable extruder assembly arranged in a housing. The method comprising: receiving, in a processing device of the three-dimensional printer, one or more sensor measurements from the movable extruder assembly during printing of a component; controlling, via the processing device, a property of one or more extruders of the extruder assembly based on the one or more sensor measurements; adjusting, via the processing device, a position of at least one of the movable platform and the movable extruder assembly based on printing instructions received from a memory device. [0086] An exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure is directed to systems and methods for directly printing and creating complete functional 3D electronic circuits and devices without the need to undergo any thermal or laser post-processing treatment. The systems and methods can use TPA as a powder binding agent. TPA, by itself, can be used as the powder binding agent in a composition for use in 3D printing of electronic devices, or it can be used in combination with other materials. The TPA can be mixed with one or more powders for 3D printing based on the desired electrical and mechanical properties of the composition, such that the composition can be melted and extruded onto a structure, while maintaining the desired electrical characteristics. [0087] In another example, the three-dimensional printer can print components and other objects comprising ash. [0088] In an aspect, the ash may be derived from any source. [0089] In certain embodiments, the ash is derived from a cellulose-containing source. Non- limiting examples of a cellulose-containing source include wood, paper, and/or any vegetation, such as trees, bamboo, crops, or any other plant. [0090] In other embodiments, the ash is derived from any organic source. Non-limiting examples of organic sources include wood, coal, charcoal, and incinerated or otherwise burned plants, animals, humans (e.g., cremated individuals), or any other organism. [0091] Exemplary compositions and methods for preparing the same are set forth below in detail. Exemplary Materials and Compositions [0092] A composition for use in 3D printing is disclosed, the composition comprising at least, in certain embodiments, Triphenylamine (TPA). [0093] TPA can be used in a novel manner as a powder binding agent in a composition to be melted and extruded either on a structure or to form a three-dimensional object. [0094] TPA, is a polymer compound having a lower melting point than that of Polylactide (PLA) and Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS). Further, at room temperature a state of TPA can be both pliable and malleable. When exposed to high temperature, the TPA material can melt into relatively high viscosity fluid. The viscosity of the melted TPA varies inversely with the temperature. TPA by itself or when combined with other materials is suitable to be used as a binder agent for 3D printing mixtures. Because of its flexibility, TPA crosses the threshold of the mechanical flexibility required so that a print can be made with a thermal material printer (standard) in conjunction with one or more powders necessary for achieving the desired electrical properties. This allows a composition with TPA to be melted and extruded on a structure without breaking. In contrast, 3D ink filaments with a composition that includes, for example, ABS mixed with nanopowders is brittle. Therefore, such filaments can easily break when extruded on a structure. Additionally, these ABS filaments do not allow for easy storage and transport because of their brittleness. [0095] In 3D printing technology, filaments are fed into a printing nozzle to create the 3D object. The creation of a filament for a 3D printer has two main considerations: the electrical characteristics and the physical characteristics. A substantially specific mixture ratio of powder to polymer is required for each filament so that the 3D printed electronic devices behave appropriately with respect to the desired electrical and physical characteristics. For example, a mixture of PLA and graphite powder in specific amounts can exhibit the properties of a resistor. Increasing the proportion of PLA in that mixture, however, can cause the resistance property to be lost. Increasing the proportion of graphite powder can make the mixture too brittle to be used as a filament. [0096] By contrast, a mixture of TPA based polymer and graphite and/or other powder, with a higher proportion of the powders, can result in the unexpected property of being malleable enough to allow for various electrical characteristics while being flexible enough for filaments that will work in temperature based printer extruders. [0097] An exemplary composition of the present disclosure can be made to exhibit any of a number of electrical properties as desired. For example, an exemplary composition can be formed of a mixture to exhibit insulating electrical characteristics that restricts or blocks the flow of current. An exemplary composition can also be formed to have conducting electrical characteristics that freely conduct electric current. An exemplary composition can be formed to have resistive-electrical characteristics that resist current flow but do not completely block the flow of current. An exemplary composition can be formed to have capacitive electrical characteristics that can store electrical charge. Further, an exemplary material can be formed to have semi-conducting electrical characteristics that can resist or conduct current dependent upon the voltage potential across it. The electrical characteristics described herein can be realized, enhanced, and/or diminished in a material based on the proportion of TPA and other components of the composition. [0098] In an exemplary embodiment, the composition can be insulating when the TPA forms about 99% of the material by weight. [0099] In an exemplary embodiment, the composition can be insulating when the TPA forms about 25% of the material by weight and PLA forms about 75% of the weight. [0100] In an exemplary embodiment, the composition can be conducting when graphene forms at least about 5% of the composition by weight, and silver (Ag) forms at least about 15% of the composition by weight, such that the graphene and Ag can be in a powder form with particle size ranging from about 100 nm to about 100,000 nm. [0101] In an exemplary embodiment, the composition can be resistive when graphite forms at least about 25% of the composition by weight, and silver (Ag) forms at least about 10% of the composition by weight, such that the graphite and Ag can be in a powder form with particle size ranging from about 100 nm to about 100,000 nm. [0102] In an exemplary embodiment, the composition can be resistive when PLA forms at least about 25% of the composition by weight, graphite forms at least about 25% of the composition by weight, and silver (Ag) forms at least about 10% of the composition by weight, such that the graphite and Ag can be in a powder form with particle size ranging from about 100 nm to about 100,000 nm. [0103] In an exemplary embodiment, the composition can be capacitive when Titanium dioxide (TiO2) forms at least about 35% of the composition by weight, such that the TiO2 can be in a powder form with particle size ranging from about 100 nm to about 100,000 nm. [0104] In an exemplary embodiment, the composition can be capacitive when PLA forms at least about 30% of the composition by weight and Titanium dioxide (TiO2) forms at least about 35% of the composition by weight, such that the TiO2 is in a powder form with particle size ranging from about 100 nm to about 100,000 nm. [0105] In an exemplary embodiment, the composition can be semiconducting, when silver (Ag) forms at least about 5% of the composition by weight, and n-type Silicon semiconductor (Si-N) forms at least about 50% of the composition by weight, such that the Si-N is in a wafer form with a particle size of about 100 um. [0106] In an exemplary embodiment, the composition can be semiconducting, when silver (Ag) forms at least about 5% of the composition by weight, and p-type Silicon semiconductor (Si-P) forms at least about 50% of the composition by weight, such that the Si-P is in a wafer form with a particle size of about 100 um. [0107] Semiconductor particle weight fraction can affect the electrical properties of a semiconductor ink-based material, and may vary in various aspects of the present disclosure. Semiconductor ink-based compositions can be semiconducting and self-supporting after injection, and can have relatively low viscosity. The particle size of the powder used in the semiconductor ink can be very fine for precision ink dispensing, having a size of10 microns or smaller. [0108] Another exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure provides a process of manufacturing a 3D printing composition. The process can include melting the TPA at a temperature of at least about 140 ºC in an enclosed container for at least about 15 minutes, adding one or more powders to the container and stirring for about two hours for homogeneity, reducing the temperature to about 100 ºC, applying a filament cap to the container, extruding a predefined length of a filament at a particular diameter, and cooling the filament into rolls for use in the 3D printing of electronic devices. [0109] Initially the semiconductor ink is dispensed in a liquid suspension. Once the ink is dispensed from an injector it rapidly solidifies (cures) into a self-supporting mechanical structure. The ink can be pre-treated so that it remains wet enough after injection to seamlessly merge with previously deposited 3D-printed layers and adjacent material. The exemplary semiconductor ink can be printed at about room temperature so that significant thermal control is not necessary. Alternatively, semiconductor ink can be printed at various temperatures above or below the room temperature. Second embodiment using UV curable liquid epoxy [0110] Liquid epoxy can affect the conductivity of the semiconductor ink, and may vary in various aspects of the present disclosure. The UV curing intensity and curing time can also affect the electrical properties of a semiconductor ink-based composition, and may vary in various aspects of the present disclosure. [0111] An exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure is directed to a process of manufacturing an electronic device using ultraviolet (UV) curable liquid epoxy. The process can involve mixing UV curable liquid epoxy with at least one nanopowder to form a mixture, dispensing the mixture on a non-conducting glass surface, curing the dispensed mixture using an UV light emitting diode (LED) source, and melting the cured mixture to a semi-liquid state that is extruded from a print head to form the device. The LED source can have a maximum intensity of about 16 MW/cm2 and duration for the curing can be between about 20 seconds and about 120 seconds. [0112] Another exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure is directed to a process of manufacturing an electronic device using TPA in combination with ultraviolet (UV) curable liquid epoxy. The process can involve mixing UV curable liquid epoxy with TPA and at least one nanopowder to form a mixture, dispensing the mixture on a non-conducting glass surface, curing the dispensed mixture using an UV light emitting diode (LED) source, and melting the cured mixture to a semi-liquid state that is extruded from a print head to form the device. The LED source can have a maximum intensity of about 16 MW/cm2 and duration for the curing can be between about 20 seconds and about 120 seconds. [0113] Liquid epoxy is a staple material of the electronics industry, which has been widely employed in motors, generators, transformers, switchgear, bushings, and insulators. Most liquid epoxy specifies a long natural time or heat treatment for curing, which prevents liquid epoxies from being used as a 3D printing ink solution and binding agent. However, the fast UV curable liquid epoxy is an exception and has unexpected properties because it specifies a short curing time (usually seconds) under UV light activation. For example, fast UV curable liquid epoxy is a unique, one component, low viscosity, UV curable liquid adhesive that offers unexpected properties. The viscosity of such an epoxy is in the range of 200-450 cPs, which is suitable for ink-based material printing. Due to its excellent adhesion and fast curing property under UV light, a fast UV curable liquid epoxy is mixed with appropriate nanopowder materials to create the various basic electronic inks. [0114] The process of forming semiconductor ink based materials for 3D printing involves mixing by fast blending action to evenly combine nanopowders and liquid epoxy whose viscosities differ. Before mixing, the liquid epoxy and selected nanopowders are measured precisely to the accuracy of about 0.001 gram to form an appropriate weight ratio. The mixture can be produced using a high speed centrifugal mixer in a short duration mixing process (generally about 60 seconds). The exemplary mixing device (e.g., mixer) can be a planetary centrifugal mixer having a mechanism in which the container holding the material revolves clockwise and the container itself rotates counter-clockwise. This planetary centrifugal mixer can mix materials gently without shearing, enabling even blending while maintaining the material's solid state properties. The exemplary mixing device can efficiently mix small amounts of nanopowders with liquid epoxy for repeated use. [0115] Therefore, the process of making a semiconductor ink can include at least the following considerations: 1) the UV curable epoxy can behave like an electric insulator, therefore, modifications of the epoxy fluid are necessary; 2) the liquid semiconductor ink mixture should be cured completely to bring semiconductor particles in close contact; and 3) the IV curve measurement technique should be able to handle a thin layer of cured mixture without creating a short between voltage probes. The properties of a liquid epoxy can be modified by adding conducting silver nanopowder. This mixture results in a fast UV curable epoxy that can enable the epoxy to behave as an insulator and brings the semiconductor particles in close contact. Applications – Ash-Based Filament [0116] Repurposing ash derive from any organic source represents a novel approach to recycling/upcycling and reducing overall waste. [0117] Moreover, with respect to the ashes of an organism, such as a deceased pet, it is possible to manufacture and/or sell keepsakes or other tokens or objects made of filament derived from a cremated organism. It is estimated, for example, that approximately 1.9 million pet funerals are held in the United States annually, and that this number is increasing. It is also estimated that about 99% of pet owners choose to cremate their pets upon death. [0118] In certain embodiments, an ash-based filament described herein is prepared using ash which has been blended and/or sifted to a particle size of about 0.01 to 200 microns, or about 1 to 175 microns, or about 10 to 150 microns, [0119] In certain embodiments, an ash-based filament described herein is prepared using ash which has been blended and/or sifted to a particle size of about 1 to 250 microns or about 1 to 175 microns, or about 1 to 150 microns, or about 1 to 100 microns. [0120] In certain embodiments, an ash-based filament described herein is prepared using ash which has been blended and/or sifted to a particle size of about 0.1 to 25 microns, or about 0.5 to 15 microns, or about 1 to 10 microns. [0121] In certain embodiments, an ash-based filament described herein comprises 0.01% to 75% ash by weight, or 0.1% to 50% ash by weight, or 1% to 40% ash by weight, based on the total weight of the filament composition. [0122] In certain embodiments, an ash-based filament described herein comprises 0.01% to 75% TPA by weight, or 0.1% to 65% TPA by weight, or 1% to 55% ash by weight, based on the total weight of the filament composition. [0123] In certain embodiments, an ash-based filament described herein comprises at least 50% TPA by weight, based on the total weight of the filament composition. In other embodiments, an ash-based filament described herein comprises approximately 50% TPA by weight, based on the total weight of the filament composition [0124] In certain embodiments, an ash-based filament described herein further comprises 0.01% to 75% TiO by weight, or 0.1% to 50% TiO by weight, or 1% to 40% TiO by weight, based on the total weight of the filament composition. In certain embodiments, an ash-based filament described herein further comprises 0.01% to 75% TiO2 by weight, or 0.1% to 50% TiO2 by weight, or 1% to 40% TiO2 by weight, based on the total weight of the filament composition. [0125] In certain embodiments, an ash-based filament described herein further comprises 0.01% to 75% silver by weight, or 0.1% to 50% silver by weight, or 1% to 40% silver by weight, based on the total weight of the filament composition. [0126] In certain embodiments, an ash-based filament described herein further comprises 0.01% to 75% graphite by weight, or 0.1% to 50% graphite by weight, or 1% to 40% graphite by weight, based on the total weight of the filament composition. In certain embodiments, an ash-based filament described herein further comprises 0.01% to 75% grapheme by weight, or 0.1% to 50% grapheme by weight, or 1% to 40% grapheme by weight, based on the total weight of the filament composition. [0127] In certain embodiments, an ash-based filament described herein further comprises 0.01% to 75% silver by weight, or 0.1% to 50% silver by weight, or 1% to 40% silver by weight, based on the total weight of the filament composition. [0128] In certain embodiments, an ash-based filament described herein is prepared by mixing ashes with TPA. [0129] In certain embodiments, an ash-based filament described herein is prepared by mixing ashes with TPA and graphite and/or grapheme. [0130] In certain embodiments, an ash-based filament described herein is prepared by mixing ashes with TPA and silver. [0131] In certain embodiments, an ash-based filament described herein is prepared by mixing ashes with TPA and TiO2. [0132] In certain embodiments, an ash-based filament described herein is prepared by mixing ashes with TPA and TiO. [0133] In certain embodiments, an ash-based filament described herein is prepared by mixing ashes with TPA, TiO and graphite and/or grapheme. In certain embodiments, an ash-based filament described herein is prepared by mixing ashes with TPA, TiO2 and graphite and/or grapheme. In certain embodiments, an ash-based filament described herein is prepared by mixing ashes with TPA, TiO, TiO2 and graphite and/or grapheme. [0134] In certain embodiments, an ash-based filament described herein is prepared by mixing ashes with TPA, and one or more of TiO2 and/or TiO and/or silver and/or graphite and/or grapheme and/or other power(s). [0135] In certain embodiments, ash-based filament compositions described above may be prepared by first sifting ashes to a desired particle size, followed by mixing at least TPA and ash for between 10 and 90 minutes at a temperature of between 75 and 100°C, followed by extruding said ash-containing mixture at a temperature of between 50 and 75°C, followed by allowing said extruded ash-containing mixture to cool and finally rolling said cooled and extruded TPA and ash. [0136] In a preferred embodiment, TPA and ash are mixed with one or more of TiO2 and/or TiO and/or silver and/or graphite and/or grapheme and/or other power(s). Preferably, said mixing is conducted for between 10 and 90 minutes, or between 15 and 80 minutes, or between 20 and 75 minutes, or between 25 and 60 minutes, or approximately 30 minutes. [0137] In a preferred embodiment, mixing is conducted at a temperature of 75-100°C, or 75- 95°C, or 75-90°C, or 75-85°C, or approximately 80°C. [0138] In a preferred embodiment, the extruding is conducted at a temperature of 50-75°C, or 55-75°C, or 55-70°C, or 55-65°C, or approximately 60°C. Applications – Electronics Manufacturing [0139] This technique for the 3D printing of functional electronics (3De) can have the capability to revolutionize the way electronics are designed, produced, and implemented throughout numerous fields of technology. For example, in long duration space transportation, the on-demand 3D printing of electronics becomes extremely important when electronic components fail and need to be replaced during flight. In addition, additive manufacturing applications can influence and benefit human-related systems or facilities operated temporarily or permanently in space such as Mars, and beyond. [0140] Exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure are also directed to a printer, refillable material cartridges, control software, design software, and a membership driven user development community portal. In general, the system can enable a user design, layout, and print various 3D electronic circuits in a multitude of form factors, thus providing on demand, customized, production that meets the specific need at the specific time. The exemplary system and methods can be used in a variety of applications, for example, to form sensors and biomedical detectors, to perform circuit layout and design and, insitu production, for use as educational and training tools and in research and development, toys, games, enhanced electronic components, replacement parts, communications devices, computing equipment, household electronic components, industrial electronic components, over land electronic components, aerospace electronic components, nautical electronic components, sports equipment, construction equipment, robotic equipment, networking devices, Wi-Fi devices, Bluetooth devices, decorative components, lighting equipment, audio equipment, satellite components, spacecraft components, devices that utilize artificial intelligence, mobile devices, military equipment, wearable technology, devices utilizing Blockchain technology, devices utilizing finance, banking, and monitory technology, electronic jewelry, electronic time- keeping devices, internet of things (IoT) devices, or in any other application or implementation as desired. [0141] The exemplary embodiments disclosed herein can be for nano-electronic materials development such that any raw material mixed under the exemplary processes described herein can be converted into a range of electronic inks to be deposited for the formation of 3D electronic components through the use of various 3D printing processes. The driving variable in how the resulting semiconductor based inks are then deposited is determined by their intended application and fluid viscosity ranges. Semiconductor inks that range from about 1 to 1,000 centipoise in viscosity are precisely deposited using 3D Aerosol Jet printing technology. When ink viscosities rise within ranges of about 1,000 to 10,000 centipoise then it is more desirable to move to higher viscosity pneumatic spraying or dispensing techniques. [0142] Semiconductor materials can be deposited using spraying technologies where the materials can be held in a pressurized reservoir and delivered to a pneumatic spray head that is controlled through computer software to turn on and off to regulate the dispensing of the material. Spraying capabilities can provide a high volume deposition process for printing a wide variety of electronic coatings, adhesives, and resins to provide protective encapsulation and adhesion of parts to surfaces. When smaller fine feature deposits are desired, pneumatic dispensing of inks and thick film pastes provide for a more controlled direct write approach. [0143] An exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure can provide a significant advantage over known printing techniques in applying thick film material development processes to manufacture a variety of electronic thick film devices by employing the practice of screen printing. Screen printing provides highly repeatable rapid planar printing of electronic circuitry for prototyping and proof of concept work in this area. It also allows for very high solids loading of electronic epoxies and pastes to be deposited in a multilayer fashion. [0144] Another example of 3D printing of functional electronics (3De) is in-sole sensing devices that can be printed using three materials - conductive, capacitive, insulating. The sensing devices can be a matrix of pressure and temperature sensors made from isolated capacitive and conductive elements connected by conductive wires across a surface. The surface can be formed into any desired shape. In this case the shape of a foot is desired at various lengths and widths. Pressure can be sensed by the change in geometry of the sensor elements by pressure applied by the wearer. The geometry change can result in a capacitance change which can further cause a change in a voltage applied across the elements. A temperature can be sensed by a change in the resistivity of the conductive material when a significant change in temperature occurs. A voltage change can be created because of the change in resistance across the material. [0145] Yet another example of 3D printing of functional electronics (3De) is a pressure sensor array, as shown in Fig. 14B, that can be printed using a combination of an insulator mixture, a capacitive mixture, and conductive/low resistive mixture. The sensor array can be made of a lattice of individual capacitive elements connected on top and on the bottom by the conductive lines. It can be enclosed in an insulating housing in the shape of a foot sole. As pressure is applied to the array, the elements in the neighborhood of the pressure are deformed and thus their capacitance values are changed. These changes can be sensed by voltages at the connections. [0146] Yet another example of 3D printing of functional electronics (3De) is a football helmet impact sensor, as shown in Fig. 14A. The helmet impact sensor is conceptualized using a 3D printed capacitive pressure sensor array using a combination of capacitive, resistive, and insulating mixtures. Impacts on front, side, back or any localized area can be measured and uploaded to a server giving real-time, multiple player data on force and pressure. [0147] Other applications include, for example, form sensors and biomedical detectors, to perform circuit layout and design and, in situ production, for use as educational and training tools and in research and development, toys, games, enhanced electronic components, replacement parts, communications devices, computing equipment or in any other application or implementation as desired. Testing of Material Properties [0148] Each material printed by a 3D printer has a specific electrical property specifying a desired behavior and desired use in complex electrical device dependent upon the geometry of that material. [0149] For a conducting material, the conductivity, which is measured in mhos/meter (inverse of resistivity), should be high. The conductivity can be measured by producing a line of known geometry and measuring the total resistance. Conductance is the inverse of resistance. [0150] For an insulating material, the resistivity, which can be measured in ohms/meter (inverse of conductivity), should be high. For a resistive material, the resistivity should vary from moderate to high. Resistivity can be measured by producing a line of known geometry and measuring the total resistance. [0151] For a capacitive material, the relative dielectric constant (unit less) should be greater than 1. This dielectric constant is directly proportional to the amount of capacitance available in the structure. It can be measured by producing a sample of known geometry then passing a known sinusoidal signal of known frequency through it. The variation of the phase and the amplitude of the signal are functionally related to the capacitance. [0152] For a semiconducting material, the material should act as a switch, changing its overall resistance depending upon the voltage applied across it, or the current flowing through it. At low voltages, the resistance is high, and at high voltages the resistance is low. The electrical response or behavior of the semiconducting material can be captured in the form of an IV curve, which typically has an exponential behavior as dependent upon applied voltage. Important measures are turn-on voltage and saturation current. [0153] In addition to electrical properties the materials also have mechanical properties by virtue of their composition. Because the foundation of the composition is polymer based, they have stress/strain characteristics that are dependent upon them. Also, the melting points of the materials are also dependent largely upon the polymer base. Stress and strain are measures of how much deformity a material can stand before failure. There are classic stress/strain curves. [0154] The current (I) -Voltage (V) characteristic curve (IV), defines the relationship between the current flowing through an electronic device and the applied voltage across its terminals. For a fixed value resistor, the IV curve is approximately a straight line. However, the IV curve for a semiconductor material is not linear. Starting from the zero applied voltage, the current value increases but the magnitude is extremely small. The current passing through semiconductor will increase rapidly for a small increment of voltage when the “kick-off” voltage reached. [0155] According to an exemplary embodiment, the filaments can include Conductive, Insulative, Capacitive, Resistive, N-Type Semi-conductive and P-Type Semi-conductive properties. Mixture Specifications [0156] Table 1 below illustrates the exemplary base mixtures with approximate relative amounts for forming various 3D print electronics of the present disclosure. These are merely illustrative of the present disclosure and should not be construed as limiting the scope of the disclosure in any way as many variations and equivalents that are encompassed by the present disclosure will become apparent to those skilled in the art upon reading the present disclosure. Table 1 [0157] Table 2 and Table 3 below illustrate further exemplary mixtures with approximate amounts (in grams) for forming various 3D print electronics of the present disclosure, which do not contain ABS. These are merely illustrative of the present disclosure and should not be construed as limiting the scope of the disclosure in any way as many variations and equivalents that are encompassed by the present disclosure will become apparent to those skilled in the art upon reading the present disclosure.

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Table 3 [0158] Additionally, the present disclosure provides for filament compositions useful for printing electronic components and parts of electronic components. Non-limiting examples include resistors and parts thereof, capacitors and parts thereof, n-type semiconductors and parts thereof, p-type semiconductors and parts thereof, insulators and parts thereof, and magnetic components and parts thereof. Additionally, ash-based components or objects may be printed. [0159] Certain embodiments of filament compositions described herein comprise one or more of acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS), polylactide acetone solution (PLA), triphenylamine (TPA), graphite, graphene, TiO2, TiO, n-type silicon, p-type silicon, silver (Ag), Sn/Al, magnet powder, and/or ash. [0160] Any type of ash or source of ash may be used. In certain embodiments, the ash is wood ash. [0161] Any type of magnet powder may be used in formulations described herein. [0162] As used herein, “Sn/Al” denotes either tin or aluminum alone, tin and aluminum in combination in any ratio, and/or any tin-aluminum alloy. [0163] Formulations described herein may comprise one or more of acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS), polylactide acetone solution (PLA), triphenylamine (TPA), graphite, graphene, TiO, TiO2, n-type silicon, p-type silicon, silver (Ag), Sn/Al, magnet powder, and/or ash in any amounts or ratios. [0164] Certain preferred formulations described herein comprise PLA, TPA, or both PLA and TPA. [0165] In certain embodiments, the filament composition contains either Sn/Al; PLA and TPA; PLA and graphite; PLA and graphene; PLA and TiO; PLA and TiO2; PLA, TiO and TiO 2 ; PLA and n-type silicon; PLA and p-type silicon; PLA and silver; PLA and Sn/Al; PLA and magnet powder; PLA and wood ash; PLA, n-type silicon and silver; PLA, p-type silicon and silver; PLA, graphite and graphene; PLA, graphite and silver; PLA, graphene and silver; TPA and TiO; TPA and TiO2; TPA, TiO and TiO2; TPA and graphite; TPA and graphene; TPA and silver; TPA and n-type silicon; TPA and p-type silicon; TPA, n-type silicon and silver; TPA, p-type silicon and silver; TPA and magnet powder; TPA and wood ash; TPA, graphite and silver; TPA, graphene and silver; PLA, TPA and TiO 2 ; PLA, TPA and TiO; PLA, TPAj, TiO and TiO 2 ; PLA, TPA, n-type silicon and silver; PLA, TPA, p-type silicon and silver; TPA, n- type silicon and silver; TPA, p-type silicon and silver; or PLA, TPA and wood ash. [0166] Also provided herein are semiconductors (both n- and p-type), capacitors, resistors, insulators, diodes, magnetic components and parts thereof, and other electrical components and parts thereof, which are made in whole or in part by 3-D printing using filament formulations described herein. [0167] Compositions described herein may contain any amount of PLA, i.e., 0-100% by weight of the composition. [0168] Compositions described herein may contain any amount of TPA, i.e., 0-100% by weight of the composition. [0169] Compositions described herein may contain any amount of magnetic powder, i.e., 0- 100% by weight of the composition. [0170] Compositions described herein may contain any amount of graphite, i.e., 0-100% by weight of the composition. In certain embodiments, graphite is present in an amount of 0-50% by weight of the composition. [0171] Compositions described herein may contain any amount of graphene, i.e., 0-100% by weight of the composition. In certain embodiments, graphene is present in an amount of 0-50% by weight of the composition. [0172] Compositions described herein may contain any amount of TiO, i.e., 0-100% by weight of the composition. In certain embodiments, TiO is present in an amount of 0-66% by weight of the composition. [0173] Compositions described herein may contain any amount of TiO 2 , i.e., 0-100% by weight of the composition. In certain embodiments, TiO 2 is present in an amount of 0-66% by weight of the composition. [0174] In embodiments containing both TiO and TiO2, the total amount of TiO+ TiO2 may be any amount. In certain embodiments, the total amount of TiO+ TiO2 is 0-66% of the total weight of the composition. [0175] Compositions described herein may contain any amount of silicon (n-type), i.e., 0-100% by weight of the composition. In certain embodiments, silicon (n-type) is present in an amount of 0-66% by weight of the composition. [0176] Compositions described herein may contain any amount of silicon (p-type), i.e., 0-100% by weight of the composition. In certain embodiments, silicon (p-type) is present in an amount of 0-66% by weight of the composition. [0177] Compositions described herein may contain any amount of silver, i.e., 0-100% by weight of the composition. In certain embodiments, silver is present in an amount of 0-50% by weight of the composition, or 0-25% by weight of the composition. [0178] Compositions described herein may contain any amount of Sn/Al, i.e., 0-100% by weight of the composition. [0179] Compositions described herein may contain any amount of ash, i.e., 0-100% by weight of the composition. In certain embodiments, ash is present in an amount of 0-33% by weight of the composition. [0180] In certain embodiments containing two of the above-described ingredients, the two ingredients may be present in any ratio by mass. [0181] Exemplary Method of Preparing Ash-Based Filament [0182] In an exemplary embodiment of ash-based filament compositions prepared according to methods described herein, ashes were sifted to a small size of 100 microns. [0183] Subsequently, about 25 grams of the ashes were mixed with TPA and TiO for 30 minutes at 80°C as illustrated in the following Table 4: Table 4 [0184] Following mixing, filament was extruded at 60°C and allowed to cool. [0185] Following cooling, the ash-based filament was rolled and subsequently tested. The result is depicted in Fig.15C. [0186] It will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that the present disclosure can be embodied in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or essential characteristics thereof. [0187] The presently disclosed embodiments are therefore considered in all respects to be illustrative and not restricted. [0188] The scope of the disclosure is indicated by the appended claims rather than the foregoing description and all changes that come within the meaning and range and equivalence thereof are intended to be embraced therein.