4D printing of shape memory polymer composites: A review on fabrication techniques, applications, and future perspectives

MY Khalid, ZU Arif, R Noroozi, A Zolfagharian… - Journal of Manufacturing …, 2022 - Elsevier
In recent years, there has been rising interest in additively manufactured shape memory
polymers (SMPs) and their multi-functional composites. Four-dimensional (4D) printing is an …

[HTML][HTML] 3D printing of stimuli-responsive hydrogel materials: Literature review and emerging applications

ZU Arif, MY Khalid, A Tariq, M Hossain, R Umer - Giant, 2024 - Elsevier
Additive manufacturing (AM) aka three-dimensional (3D) printing has been a well-
established and unparalleled technology, which is expanding the boundaries of materials …

Recent advances in the additive manufacturing of stimuli‐responsive soft polymers

A Tariq, ZU Arif, MY Khalid, M Hossain… - Advanced …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Stimuli‐responsive polymers (SRPs) are special types of soft materials, which have been
extensively used for develo** flexible actuators, soft robots, wearable devices, sensors …

4D printing: Technological developments in robotics applications

MY Khalid, ZU Arif, W Ahmed, R Umer… - Sensors and Actuators A …, 2022 - Elsevier
The idea of four-dimensional (4D) printing is the formation of intricate stimuli-responsive 3D
architectures that transform into different forms and shapes upon exposure to environmental …

Biopolymer–a sustainable and efficacious material system for effluent removal

A Subash, M Naebe, X Wang… - Journal of Hazardous …, 2023 - Elsevier
Undesired discharge of various effluents directly into the aquatic ecosystem can adversely
affect water quality, endangering aquatic and terrestrial flora and fauna. Therefore, the …

Thermoplastic polyurethane for three‐dimensional printing applications: A review

SM Desai, RY Sonawane… - Polymers for Advanced …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Additive manufacturing is an emerging technology with the advantage of less wastage, fast
prototy** with customized designing suitable for a wide range of applications. Three …

4D printing: technological and manufacturing renaissance

MY Khalid, ZU Arif, W Ahmed - Macromolecular Materials and …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
Shape‐memory materials (SMMs) combined with 3D printing to develop dynamic and
adaptive products which are responsive to physical, chemical, or biological stimuli. These …

[HTML][HTML] 3D printing of active mechanical metamaterials: A critical review

MY Khalid, ZU Arif, A Tariq, M Hossain, R Umer… - Materials & Design, 2024 - Elsevier
The emergence of mechanical metamaterials from 4D printing has paved the way for
develo** advanced hierarchical structures with superior multifunctionalities. In particular …

Recent trends in thermo‐responsive elastomeric shape memory polymer nanocomposites

S Gopinath, NN Adarsh… - Polymer …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Shape memory polymers (SMPs) are polymeric smart materials, a class of stimuli‐
responsive polymers that can return to their initial shape from a programmed temporary …

Current state of the art and next generation of materials for a customized intraocular lens according to a patient-specific eye power

M Vacalebre, R Frison, C Corsaro, F Neri, A Santoro… - Polymers, 2023 - mdpi.com
Intraocular lenses (IOLs) are commonly implanted after surgical removal of a cataractous
lens. A variety of IOL materials are currently available, including collamer, hydrophobic …