Current Materials Science - Online First

3D printing and additive manufacturing are interchangeable terms. Additive manufacturing builds models layer by layer using a variety of laser-based or sophisticated printing processes. While this was one of the earliest techniques for 3D printing, the field now widely uses a number of other patented methods. The objective is to analyze the success rate of 3D printing in healthcare. The medical industry has found 3D printing to be highly beneficial in recent years. The application of 3D printing technology allows for greater customization of the therapeutic process, which enhances treatment safety, accuracy, and precision. On the other hand, the disclosure of new materials for 3D printing occurs frequently. For some producers, the right materials might just be a few months or years away. However, printing certain materials may be difficult or impossible. Excellent results are not always possible with 3D printers. We can conclude that 3D printing represents one of the most advanced techniques in healthcare.

The study of the characteristics of materials with a size range of 1–100 nm is referred to as nanoscience. Nanotechnology deals with manipulating the molecular structure of materials to modify their inherent properties and acquire new properties with novel use. The principles of nanotechnology can be incorporated with superconductivity as well as in semiconductors. Superconductivity is a promising physical property of materials, and it has been an intriguing and stimulating subject of research due to its practical application in several fields. The development of new technologies depends on novel materials. One such material is hybrid superconductor/semiconductor nanomaterial, which has now been recognized as an exciting material for different applications due to its exceptional physical and chemical properties. There is a report on implementing capable superconductors in induced proximity of a substantial energy difference in semiconductors when strong magnetic fields are present. It is among one of the objectives for applications of superconductor/ semiconductor hybrid nanomaterials in quantum information technologies in the future. These materials have numerous applications in different fields such as photoinduced superconductors, amplifiers, electric grids, SQUID, quantum computing devices, magnetometers, and various smart technologies including electronics, and the energy sector. These superconductor/semiconductor hybrid nanomaterials could be considered as the foundation of next-generation technology. This mini review aims to compile the fabrication techniques and properties of these hybrid nanomaterials and their potential applications as well as promising avenues of future aspects.