Advances in Self-Healable and 3D Printable Biobased Elastomers
Polymer,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 128020 - 128020
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
Language: Английский
3D Printed Elastomers with Superior Stretchability and Mechanical Integrity by Parametric Optimization of Extrusion Process using Taguchi Method
Materials Research Express,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
12(1), P. 015301 - 015301
Published: Dec. 19, 2024
Abstract
This
study
focused
on
a
modified
Fused
Deposition
Modeling
(FDM)
3D
printing
method,
specifically
the
direct
pellet
of
propylene-based
thermoplastic
elastomer,
Vistamaxx™
6202,
to
address
challenges
like
printability
and
weak
mechanical
properties.
The
main
objective
was
optimizing
parameters
investigating
their
impact
Taguchi
method
used
design
experiments,
reducing
required
experiments
maximize
desired
Three
influential
were
chosen,
each
changing
three
levels.
By
employing
number
decreased
from
27
full
factorials
9.
Regression
models
created
through
analysis
variance
(ANOVA)
verified
by
additional
experiments.
Tensile
tests
performed
according
ASTM
D638
standard.
SEM
imaging
assess
interlayer
adhesion
structural
integrity.
results
demonstrated
satisfactory
integrity
printed
samples.
Notably,
elastomers
achieved
significant
stretchability,
reaching
up
5921.3%.
tensile
strength
5.22
MPa,
with
modulus
1.7
MPa.
effect
parameter
contribution
percentage
strength,
elongation,
elastic
obtained
analysis.
Language: Английский
Printing Bioderived and Biodegradable Triboelectric Nanogenerators via Dual-Head Additive Manufacturing
ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 16, 2025
Language: Английский
Digital light processing 3D printing of flexible devices: actuators, sensors and energy devices
J.H. Yi,
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S.Q. Yang,
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Liang Yue
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et al.
Microsystems & Nanoengineering,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
11(1)
Published: March 19, 2025
Abstract
Flexible
devices
are
increasingly
crucial
in
various
aspects
of
our
lives,
including
healthcare
and
human-machine
interface
systems,
revolutionizing
human
life.
As
technology
evolves
rapidly,
there
is
a
high
demand
for
innovative
manufacturing
methods
that
enable
rapid
prototyping
custom
multifunctional
flexible
with
quality.
Recently,
digital
light
processing
(DLP)
3D
printing
has
emerged
as
promising
approach
due
to
its
capabilities
creating
intricate
customized
structures,
fabrication
speed,
low-cost
widespread
adoption.
This
review
provides
state-of-the-art
overview
the
recent
advances
creation
using
DLP
printing,
focus
on
soft
actuators,
sensors
energy
devices.
We
emphasize
how
development
printable
materials
enhance
structural
design,
sensitivity,
mechanical
performance,
overall
functionality
these
Finally,
we
discuss
challenges
perspectives
associated
DLP-printed
anticipate
continued
advancements
will
foster
smarter
devices,
shortening
design-to-manufacturing
cycles.
Language: Английский
Visualization and Characterization of Stress–Strain Behavior in Resin-Based Mechanoresponsive Sensors 3D-Printed Using Mechanochromic Cross-Linkers
Macromolecules,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: March 28, 2025
This
study
explores
the
use
of
difluorenylsuccinonitrile-containing
methacrylate
(DFMA)
as
a
mechanochromic
cross-linker
in
polymer
system
(N,N-dimethyl
acrylamide,
DMAA)
for
resin-based
three-dimensional
(3D)
printing
applications.
The
effect
DFMA
content
on
mechanical
properties
and
color
response
under
stimulation
was
evaluated
using
tensile
tests
analysis.
With
increase
content,
particularly
when
it
reached
1.0
mol
%,
strength
intensity
increase.
incorporation
also
enabled
detection
localized
chain
scission.
Rheological
analysis
demonstrated
that
DFMA–DMAA
mixture
exhibited
favorable
photocuring
behavior,
making
suitable
liquid
crystal
display
3D
printing.
Moreover,
optimal
conditions
were
determined
to
minimize
dimension
distortion
printed
specimens.
A
correlation
between
red–green–blue
(RGB)
values
stress–strain
behavior
established
based
analysis,
providing
comprehensive
understanding
material.
These
findings
highlight
potential
P(DFMA–DMAA)
creating
customizable,
3D-printed
sensors
with
improved
various
Language: Английский