European Polymer Journal,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
205, P. 112718 - 112718
Published: Jan. 2, 2024
In
the
contemporary
era,
novel
manufacturing
technologies
like
additive
(AM)
have
revolutionized
different
engineering
sectors
including
biomedical,
aerospace,
electronics,
etc.
Four-dimensional
(4D)
printing
aka
AM
of
smart
materials
is
gaining
popularity
among
scientific
community,
which
has
excellent
ability
to
make
soft
structures
such
as
robots,
actuators,
and
grippers.
These
are
developed
by
applying
various
stimuli
pH,
temperature,
magnetic
field,
many
combinations
onto
materials.
Stimuli
in
3D
permit
shape-morphing
behaviors
bending,
twisting,
folding,
swelling,
rolling,
shrinking,
origami,
or
locomotion.
A
wide
variety
can
be
fabricated
through
incorporation
hard
particles
into
resulting
magneto-active
(MASMs).
With
this
integration,
magneto-thermal
coupling
actuation
allows
diverse
magneto-deformations,
facilitating
development
personalized
devices
that
capable
enhanced
deformation.
review,
guidelines
provided
on
for
MASMs
polymers
(MAPs),
composites,
hydrogels
(MAHs)
booming
flexible
wearable
biomimetic
devices.
Moreover,
3D-printed
robotics
an
outstanding
capacity
adapt
complicated
situations
advanced
actuating
applications.
Finally,
some
current
challenges
emerging
areas
exciting
technology
been
proposed.
Lastly,
it
anticipated
technological
advancements
developing
intelligent
will
a
significant
impact
design
real-world
Giant,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
17, P. 100209 - 100209
Published: Nov. 15, 2023
Additive
manufacturing
(AM)
aka
three-dimensional
(3D)
printing
has
been
a
well-established
and
unparalleled
technology,
which
is
expanding
the
boundaries
of
materials
science
exhibiting
an
enormous
potential
to
fabricate
intricate
geometries
for
healthcare,
electronics,
construction
sectors.
In
contemporary
era,
combination
AM
technology
stimuli-responsive
hydrogels
(SRHs)
helps
create
dynamic
functional
structures
with
extreme
accuracy,
are
capable
changing
their
shape,
functional,
or
mechanical
properties
in
response
environmental
cues
such
as
humidity,
heat,
light,
pH,
magnetic
field,
electric
etc.
3D
SRHs
permits
creation
on-demand
dynamically
controllable
shapes
excellent
control
over
various
self-repair,
self-assembly,
multi-functionality,
These
accelerate
researchers
think
unthinkable
applications.
Additively
manufactured
objects
have
shown
applications
like
tissue
engineering,
drug
delivery,
soft
robots,
sensors,
other
biomedical
devices.
The
current
review
provides
recent
progress
SRHs,
more
focus
on
techniques,
stimuli
mechanisms,
shape
morphing
behaviors,
Finally,
trends
future
roadmap
additively
smart
different
also
presented,
will
be
helpful
research.
This
holds
great
promise
providing
fundamental
knowledge
about
diverse
International Journal of Extreme Manufacturing,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
6(4), P. 042002 - 042002
Published: March 20, 2024
Abstract
Optical
imaging
systems
have
greatly
extended
human
visual
capabilities,
enabling
the
observation
and
understanding
of
diverse
phenomena.
Imaging
technologies
span
a
broad
spectrum
wavelengths
from
x-ray
to
radio
frequencies
impact
research
activities
our
daily
lives.
Traditional
glass
lenses
are
fabricated
through
series
complex
processes,
while
polymers
offer
versatility
ease
production.
However,
modern
applications
often
require
lens
assemblies,
driving
need
for
miniaturization
advanced
designs
with
micro-
nanoscale
features
surpass
capabilities
traditional
fabrication
methods.
Three-dimensional
(3D)
printing,
or
additive
manufacturing,
presents
solution
these
challenges
benefits
rapid
prototyping,
customized
geometries,
efficient
production,
particularly
suited
miniaturized
optical
devices.
Various
3D
printing
methods
demonstrated
advantages
over
counterparts,
yet
remain
in
achieving
resolutions.
Two-photon
polymerization
lithography
(TPL),
technique,
enables
intricate
structures
beyond
diffraction
limit
via
nonlinear
process
two-photon
absorption
within
liquid
resin.
It
offers
unprecedented
abilities,
e.g.
alignment-free
fabrication,
prototyping
almost
arbitrary
nanostructures.
In
this
review,
we
emphasize
importance
criteria
performance
evaluation
devices,
discuss
material
properties
relevant
TPL,
techniques,
highlight
application
TPL
imaging.
As
first
panoramic
review
on
topic,
it
will
equip
researchers
foundational
knowledge
recent
advancements
optics,
promoting
deeper
field.
By
leveraging
its
high-resolution
capability,
extensive
range,
true
processing,
alongside
advances
materials,
design,
envisage
disruptive
solutions
current
promising
incorporation
future
applications.
Advanced Industrial and Engineering Polymer Research,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: May 1, 2024
Bio-based
polymers
have
garnered
significant
interest
across
the
manufacturing
industry,
global
economy,
and
various
engineering
disciplines
such
as
packaging,
tissue
engineering,
controlled
drug
delivery,
wound
dressing,
textiles.
In
current
era,
bio-based
polymers,
notably
polysaccharides,
offer
a
promising
platform
for
constructing
intricate
versatile
structures
in
biomedical
sector.
These
encompass
applications
regenerative
medicine
(TERM),
delivery
devices,
coatings
wearable
sensors,
thanks
to
their
distinctive
features
inherent
biocompatibility,
flexibility,
stretchability,
mechanical
strength,
renewability,
physiological
activity,
favorable
biological
environment.
this
review,
we
concise
overview
of
diverse
types
polysaccharide-based
composites,
properties,
interactions
with
specific
cells
tissues.
The
review
encompasses
recent
progress
scaffolds
designed
cartilage,
skin,
neural,
vascular,
cardiac,
bone
regeneration,
employing
both
conventional
modern
techniques.
Additionally,
it
delves
into
development
other
biodegradable
including
systems
(DDSs),
antibacterial
on
medical
electronic
devices
healthcare
Furthermore,
also
elucidates
research
directions
future
perspectives
while
emphasizing
importance
regulatory
approvals
commitment
environmental
sustainability.
This
well-organized
critical
is
expected
assist
practitioners
researchers
gaining
deeper
understanding
trends,
challenges,
potential
solutions,
thereby
harnessing
immense
biomaterials
system.
utilization
polysaccharides
sector
aligns
principles
nature,
contributing
reduction
carbon
dioxide
emissions
supporting
Sustainable
Development
Goals
United
Nations.
Giant,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
19, P. 100299 - 100299
Published: June 5, 2024
In
the
era
of
smart
and
sustainable
technology
driven
by
naturally
occurring
materials,
various
nanocellulose-based
materials
play
a
crucial
role.
Shape
memory
behaviour
self-healing
capabilities
nanocelluloses
are
emerging
as
focal
points
in
numerous
research
domains.
Nanocellulose
its
derivatives
such
cellulose
nanocrystals
(CNC)
nanofibers
(CNF),
currently
limelight
due
to
their
excellent
shape-memory
properties,
making
them
suitable
for
multifunctional
devices.
this
regard,
CNF,
cutting-edge
material,
has
spurred
researchers
explore
potential
developing
contemporary
personalized
health
Therefore,
timely
comprehensive
review
is
essential
gain
deep
insights
into
effectiveness
CNF
Herein,
we
first
provide
succinct
introduction
all
nanocellulose
materials.
This
also
depicts
recent
advancements
breakthroughs
large
effective
synthesis
CNF-based
hybrid
Next,
focusing
on
performance,
sheds
new
light
advanced
applications
Finally,
perspectives
current
challenges
opportunities
field
summarized
future
an
in-depth
understanding
"CNF-based
materials."
Journal of Thermoplastic Composite Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: April 22, 2024
The
soft
actuators
of
smart
materials
have
attracted
significant
attention
in
recent
years
due
to
their
unique
functions
and
distinctive
characteristics.
are
composed
that
can
demonstrate
substantial
alterations
dimensions,
shape,
or
mechanical
characteristics
when
subjected
external
stimuli,
including
but
not
limited
temperature,
light,
electricity,
magnetic
fields.
These
aforementioned
render
them
highly
advantageous
for
various
applications,
tissue
engineering,
prosthetics,
surgical
robots,
drug
delivery,
robotics.
A
deeper
understanding
the
principles
is
crucial
development
application
expansion.
This
article
provides
a
comprehensive
analysis
made
from
materials,
explaining
underlying
concepts,
operational
mechanisms,
material
composition,
production
techniques,
diverse
range
applications
across
fields,
robotics,
delivery
systems,
emerging
field
review
further
highlights
current
challenges
prospects
address
these
problems
enable
ability
revolutionize
into
variety
different
technical
