Direct ink writing based 4D printing of materials and their applications
Abstract 4D printing has attracted academic interest in the recent years because it endows
static printed structures with dynamic properties with the change of time. The shapes …
static printed structures with dynamic properties with the change of time. The shapes …
4D printing of hydrogels: a review
M Champeau, DA Heinze, TN Viana… - Advanced Functional …, 2020 - Wiley Online Library
Abstract 3D printing permits the construction of objects by layer‐by‐layer deposition of
material, resulting in precise control of the dimensions and properties of complex printed …
material, resulting in precise control of the dimensions and properties of complex printed …
[HTML][HTML] Growth anisotropy of the extracellular matrix shapes a developing organ
Final organ size and shape result from volume expansion by growth and shape changes by
contractility. Complex morphologies can also arise from differences in growth rate between …
contractility. Complex morphologies can also arise from differences in growth rate between …
Harnessing 4D printing bioscaffolds for advanced orthopedics
The development of programmable functional biomaterials makes 4D printing add a new
dimension, time (t), based on 3D structures (x, y, z), therefore, 4D printed constructs could …
dimension, time (t), based on 3D structures (x, y, z), therefore, 4D printed constructs could …
Magnetic/conductive/elastic multi-material 3D-printed self-powered sensing gloves for underwater/smoke environmental Human-Computer Interaction
S Zhang, Z Xia, Z Liu, Q Wang, Y Yue, J Huang… - Chemical Engineering …, 2023 - Elsevier
Abstract Current Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) devices allow interactive
communications between the users' gestures and the computers. However, extreme …
communications between the users' gestures and the computers. However, extreme …
[HTML][HTML] Review of polymeric materials in 4D printing biomedical applications
The purpose of 4D printing is to embed a product design into a deformable smart material
using a traditional 3D printer. The 3D printed object can be assembled or transformed into …
using a traditional 3D printer. The 3D printed object can be assembled or transformed into …
[HTML][HTML] Inverse design of deployable origami structures that approximate a general surface
Shape-morphing finds widespread utility, from the deployment of small stents and large
solar sails to actuation and propulsion in soft robotics. Origami structures provide a template …
solar sails to actuation and propulsion in soft robotics. Origami structures provide a template …
The design of 4D‐printed hygromorphs: state‐of‐the‐art and future challenges
In recent years, 4D printing has allowed the rapid development of new concepts of
multifunctional/adaptive structures. The 4D printing technology makes it possible to generate …
multifunctional/adaptive structures. The 4D printing technology makes it possible to generate …
Programming 3D curves with discretely constrained cylindrical inflatables
Programming inflatable systems to deform to desired 3D shapes opens up multifarious
applications in robotics, morphing architecture, and interventional medicine. This work elicits …
applications in robotics, morphing architecture, and interventional medicine. This work elicits …
[HTML][HTML] Raw materials, technology, healthcare applications, patent repository and clinical trials on 4D printing technology: An updated review
MS Khan, SA Khan, S Shabbir, M Umar, S Mohapatra… - Pharmaceutics, 2022 - mdpi.com
After the successful commercial exploitation of 3D printing technology, the advanced version
of additive manufacturing, ie, 4D printing, has been a new buzz in the technology-driven …
of additive manufacturing, ie, 4D printing, has been a new buzz in the technology-driven …