Nano Letters,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: May 8, 2025
Three-dimensional
(3D)
printing
has
emerged
as
a
powerful
technology
for
rapidly
prototyping
optical
materials
and
components.
However,
controlling
fundamental
parameters
in
printed
remains
significant
challenge
due
to
the
difficulty
of
tailoring
internal
structures,
particularly
at
nanoscale.
Here
we
demonstrate
3D
printing-threading
gold
nanoplatelets
within
media
via
digital
light
processing
(DLP).
The
nanoplatelet-resin
(PNR)
composites
exhibit
intrinsic
wavevector
(k)
dispersion
before
after
nanoplatelet
threading
states.
By
exploiting
nanoplasmonic
chain
coupling
theory,
observed
enhanced
k
threaded
PNR
with
isofrequency
contour
tailored
from
isotropic
elliptical,
which
further
leads
spontaneous
emission
enhancement
rhodamine
dye
molecules
when
coated.
study
not
only
expands
capabilities
accessing
but
also
opens
up
new
avenue
development
innovative
properties.
Virtual and Physical Prototyping,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
19(1)
Published: March 26, 2024
Material
Extrusion
(MEX)
Additive
Manufacturing
(AM)
has
risen
as
a
promising
technology
to
monolithically
manufacture
smart
structures
with
embedded
sensors.
Despite
all
the
benefits
of
MEX
AM,
3D
printed
piezoresistive
sensors
still
suffer
from
low
sensitivity,
making
them
unsuitable
for
detection
values
force,
displacement
and
bending
angle.
In
present
paper,
simple,
effective,
inexpensive
method
increase
sensitivity
in
is
proposed,
based
on
leveraging
ironing
strategy,
which
resulted
an
improvement
83%
compared
traditional
process
parameter
selection.
The
strategy
reduced
intralayer
porosity
by
59%,
verified
X-Ray
CT.
Additionally,
involves
increased
healing
time,
promotes
polymer
chain
diffusion
between
layers,
translated
into
greater
stability
sensor
when
cyclically
stressed.
Smart
capable
detecting
small
forces
(0.19
N
resolution
against
1.96
scenario)
auxetic
devices
have
been
manufactured,
demonstrating
potential
proposed
approach.
research
demonstrates
ability
reduce
interlayer
voids
using
intrinsic
feature
consequently
improve
electrical
performance
Journal of Prosthodontics,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Sept. 12, 2024
To
investigate
the
effect
of
different
post-curing
light
intensities
on
trueness,
compressive
strength,
and
resin
polymerization
3D-printed
3-unit
fixed
dental
prostheses
(FPD).
Journal of Applied Polymer Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
141(26)
Published: April 18, 2024
Abstract
A
dual‐responsive
shape
memory
polymer,
inspired
by
the
heliotropic
behavior
of
sunflowers,
holds
promise
for
innovative
research,
amalgamating
distinctive
traits
polymers
with
nature's
sunflower
dynamics.
In
this
investigation,
we
crafted
a
heat
and
light
polymer
through
liquid
crystal
display
3D
printing
technology,
employing
meticulously
formulated
resin
composition.
The
comprised
epoxy
acrylate
as
an
oligomer,
hydroxyethyl
methacrylate
monomer,
phenylic(2,4,6‐trimethylbenzoyl)
phosphine
oxide
photo
initiator.
To
confer
responsiveness,
graphene
particles
were
integrated
into
matrix,
designed
to
selectively
absorb
wavelengths
instigate
effect
upon
exposure.
resultant
showcased
exceptional
mechanical
robustness
manifested
superior
responsiveness
temperature
stimuli.
This
light‐responsive
drawing
inspiration
from
presents
numerous
potential
applications,
such
transfer
printing,
demonstrated.
APL Photonics,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
9(6)
Published: June 1, 2024
The
mass
production
of
augmented
reality
(AR)
waveguides
has
been
challenging
due
to
the
intricate
nature
fabrication
technique
and
high
precision
required
for
their
optical
characteristics.
In
this
paper,
we
have
presented
a
novel
low-cost
approach
fabricating
geometric
designed
AR
applications
utilizing
3D
printing
techniques.
To
strike
balance
between
performance
feasibility,
optimized
conventional
waveguide
design
facilitate
easier
fabrication.
It
is
worth
noting
that
our
proposed
method
does
not
require
molding,
dicing,
or
post-surface
polishing
after
printing.
A
prototype
based
on
successfully
fabricated,
showing
immersion
virtual
image
real-world
scene.
great
potential
adaptation
in
various
applications.
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 26, 2025
Abstract
Recent
advancements
in
wearable
photonic
sensors
have
marked
a
transformative
era
healthcare,
enabling
non‐invasive,
real‐time,
portable,
and
personalized
medical
monitoring.
These
leverage
the
unique
properties
of
light
toward
high‐performance
sensing
form
factors
optimized
for
real‐world
use.
Their
ability
to
offer
solutions
broad
spectrum
challenges
–
from
routine
health
monitoring
managing
chronic
conditions,
inspires
rapidly
growing
translational
market.
This
review
explores
design
development
various
healthcare
applications.
The
strategies
that
power
these
technologies
are
first
presented,
alongside
discussion
define
optimal
use‐cases
each
approach.
means
by
which
mechanisms
integrated
into
formats
then
discussed,
with
considerations
material
selection
comfort
functionality,
component
fabrication,
management.
developments
space
detailed,
accounting
both
physical
chemical
stimuli
detection
through
non‐invasive
biofluids.
Finally,
comprehensive
situational
overview
identifies
critical
translation,
promising
solutions.
Associated
future
outlooks
detail
emerging
trends
stand
enable
integration
mainstream
practice,
advancing
medicine
improving
patient
outcomes.
