Nano Convergence,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
11(1)
Published: Nov. 4, 2024
Abstract
Digital
light
processing
(DLP)
is
a
projection-based
vat
photopolymerization
3D
printing
technique
that
attracts
increasing
attention
due
to
its
high
resolution
and
accuracy.
The
layer-by-layer
deposition
in
DLP
uses
precise
control
cure
photopolymer
resin
quickly,
providing
smooth
surface
finish
the
uniform
layer
curing
process.
Additionally,
extensive
material
selection
printing,
notably
including
existing
photopolymerizable
materials,
presents
significant
advantage
compared
with
other
techniques
limited
choices.
Studies
can
be
categorized
into
two
main
domains:
material-level
system-level
innovation.
Regarding
innovations,
development
of
photocurable
resins
tailored
rheological,
photocuring,
mechanical,
functional
properties
crucial
for
expanding
application
prospects
technology.
In
this
review,
we
comprehensively
review
state-of-the-art
advancements
focusing
on
innovations
centered
particularly
various
smart
materials
4D
addition
piezoelectric
ceramics
their
composites
applications
DLP.
discuss
recyclable
promote
sustainable
manufacturing
practices.
are
also
delineated,
recent
progress
multi-materials
DLP,
grayscale
AI-assisted
related
developments.
We
highlight
current
challenges
propose
potential
directions
future
development.
Exciting
areas
such
as
creation
stimuli-responsive
functionality,
ceramic
AI-enhanced
still
nascent
stages.
By
exploring
concepts
like
recycling
technology,
integration
these
aspects
unlock
opportunities
driven
by
Through
aim
stimulate
further
interest
encourage
active
collaborations
advancing
systems,
fostering
dynamic
field.
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abstract
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
34(29)
Published: March 11, 2024
Abstract
Metamaterials
(MMs),
which
include
phononic
crystals
(PCs)
as
a
particular
type,
exhibit
anomalous
wave
propagation
properties
through
artificial
design
of
topologies
or
lattice
forms
unit‐cells.
Recent
advancements
in
MMs
signify
an
ascendant
research
trend,
providing
promising
ideas
and
means
for
unprecedented
properties.
The
imperative
on‐demand,
real‐time
active
control
underscores
the
significance
tunable
manipulation
acoustic/elastic
waves,
promoting
development
MMs.
Furthermore,
versatility
intelligent
materials
their
ongoing
innovation
contribute
significantly
to
emergence
diverse
This
comprehensive
survey
provides
overview
recent
current
trends
interdisciplinary
field
with
electro‐/magneto‐mechanical
couplings.
primary
objective
review
is
emphasize
significant
progress
agile
waves
coupled
MMs,
followed
by
in‐depth
exploration
metasurfaces,
topological
non‐Hermitian
parity‐time
symmetric
systems,
odd
elastic
spatiotemporally
modulated
Special
emphasis
given
multi‐field
coupling
effects.
concludes
summary
outlines
potential
prospects,
offering
timely
informative
guide
future
studies
on
actively
PCs
practical
engineering
applications.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: July 17, 2024
Abstract
Materials
with
target
load
plateaus
offer
the
potential
for
developing
innovative
vibration
suppression
and
isolation
systems
applications
such
as
satellite
platforms,
submarines,
electric
vehicles.
However,
implementing
these
materials
can
pose
significant
challenges.
In
this
study,
stair‐stepping
mechanical
metamaterials
programmable
are
presented,
which
created
via
a
three‐level
(unit,
module,
3D
object)
construction
strategy.
The
strategy
inspired
by
inverse
design
concept
achieves
tunability
in
number
properties
of
within
force–displacement
profiles
metamaterials.
This
approach
even
yields
appealing
response
patterns,
validated
experiments
finite
element
simulations.
Promisingly,
programming
unit
from
its
initial
configuration
to
“zero
stiffness”
enables
excellent
performance.
Furthermore,
two
reversible
methods
proposed
switching
among
various
configurations,
namely
shape
memory
supporting
payload.
opens
up
new
possibilities
creating
customized
responses.
It
also
provides
opportunities
incorporate
multimodal
capabilities
into
precision
devices.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 26, 2025
Abstract
Auxetic
metamaterials
refer
to
materials
and
structures
with
extraordinary
deformation,
i.e.,
transverse
expansion
(contraction)
under
uniaxial
tension
(compression).
In
recent
decades,
a
very
wide
range
of
innovative
functional
performance
has
been
discovered
stemming
from
this
behavior.
This
desirable
exhibition
adaptivity,
programmability,
functionality
provides
great
potential
in
soft
intelligent
systems.
However,
thus
far,
the
mainstream
research
on
auxetic
focused
subjective
design,
monotonic
mechanical
properties,
passive
tunability.
review
thorough
overview
classical
properties
applications,
primary
objective
proposing
new
roadmap
auxetics
for
advances
interdisciplinary
field.
The
fundamental
works
are
categorized
different
configurations
mechanisms.
particular,
integration
shape
morphing,
actuation,
sensing,
multiphysical
response,
inverse
design
is
reviewed
detail.
To
accelerate
development
smart
structural
systems,
applications
generalized
into
robotics
(outside
body),
human–machine
interaction
(surrounding
healthcare
devices
(inside
body).
Finally,
several
significant
topics
emphasized
theory,
material
choice,
manufacturing
technique,
applications.
Nature Communications,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15(1)
Published: April 10, 2024
Abstract
Existing
mechanical
metamaterials
are
typically
designed
to
either
withstand
loads
as
a
stiff
structure,
shape
morph
floppy
mechanism,
or
trap
energy
multistable
matter,
distinct
behaviours
that
correspond
three
primary
classes
of
macroscopic
solids.
Their
stiffness
and
stability
sealed
permanently
into
their
architecture,
mostly
remaining
immutable
post-fabrication
due
the
invariance
zero
modes.
Here,
we
introduce
an
all-in-one
reprogrammable
class
Kagome
enable
in-situ
reprogramming
modes
access
apparently
conflicting
properties
all
classes.
Through
selective
activation
metahinges
via
self-contact,
architecture
can
be
switched
acquire
on-demand
rigidity,
floppiness,
global
multistability,
bridging
seemingly
uncrossable
gap
between
structures,
mechanisms,
matters.
We
showcase
versatile
generalizations
metahinge
remarkable
reprogrammability
for
range
including
stiffness,
signal
guiding,
buckling
modes,
phonon
spectra,
auxeticity,
opening
plethora
opportunities
materials
devices.