4D printing of shape memory polymer composites: A review on fabrication techniques, applications, and future perspectives
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 …
polymers (SMPs) and their multi-functional composites. Four-dimensional (4D) printing is an …
[HTML][HTML] 3D/4D printing of cellulose nanocrystals-based biomaterials: Additives for sustainable applications
Cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs) have gained significant attraction from both industrial and
academic sectors, thanks to their biodegradability, non-toxicity, and renewability with …
academic sectors, thanks to their biodegradability, non-toxicity, and renewability with …
[HTML][HTML] A review of 4D printing–technologies, shape shifting, smart polymer based materials, and biomedical applications
Additive Manufacturing (AM) has been a noticeable technology and made significant
progress since the late 1980s. Despite the tremendous growth, this technology is still facing …
progress since the late 1980s. Despite the tremendous growth, this technology is still facing …
Recent advances in the additive manufacturing of stimuli‐responsive soft polymers
Stimuli‐responsive polymers (SRPs) are special types of soft materials, which have been
extensively used for develo** flexible actuators, soft robots, wearable devices, sensors …
extensively used for develo** flexible actuators, soft robots, wearable devices, sensors …
A modern approach towards an industry 4.0 model: From driving technologies to management
Every so often, a confluence of novel technologies emerges that radically transforms every
aspect of the industry, the global economy, and finally, the way we live. These sharp leaps of …
aspect of the industry, the global economy, and finally, the way we live. These sharp leaps of …
4D printing: Technological developments in robotics applications
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 …
architectures that transform into different forms and shapes upon exposure to environmental …
4D printing in biomedical applications: emerging trends and technologies
Nature's material systems during evolution have developed the ability to respond and adapt
to environmental stimuli through the generation of complex structures capable of varying …
to environmental stimuli through the generation of complex structures capable of varying …
[HTML][HTML] 3D printing facades: Design, fabrication, and assessment methods
This paper presents a state of the art review for 3D printed facades. In the review, three main
topics are identified:(i) computational design strategies for 3D printed facades,(ii) fabrication …
topics are identified:(i) computational design strategies for 3D printed facades,(ii) fabrication …
A review of recent manufacturing technologies for sustainable soft actuators
Soft actuators have brought significant advancements to robotics, allowing robots to perform
a diverse range of tasks across various domains. However, the increased use of soft …
a diverse range of tasks across various domains. However, the increased use of soft …
4D printing: From emergence to innovation over 3D printing
S Shinde, R Mane, A Vardikar, A Dhumal… - European Polymer …, 2023 - Elsevier
Abstract 4D printing aims to incorporate a product's blueprint into a flexible, intelligent
material using a standard 3D printer. It can be assembled or transformed into the desired …
material using a standard 3D printer. It can be assembled or transformed into the desired …