Journal of Applied Polymer Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Oct. 27, 2024
Abstract
Polymer
structures
are
essential
in
biomedical
applications
due
to
their
biocompatibility,
biodegradability,
and
ability
form
intricate
on
micro‐
nanometer
scales.
This
review,
emphasizing
electrospinning
phase
inversion
techniques,
examines
the
fabrication
strategies
chemical
design
of
polymer
for
use.
Electrospinning,
particularly
needleless
electrospinning,
produces
nanofibres
with
high
porosity
flexibility
is
widely
applied
tissue
engineering
drug
delivery.
Phase
inversion,
including
thermal,
nonsolvent‐,
vapor‐
evaporation‐induced
separation,
allows
precise
control
over
properties
but
faces
challenges
terms
cooling
rates
solvent
characteristics.
Chemical
through
doping,
functionalization,
cross‐linking
copolymerization
enhances
biodegradability
mechanical
polymers,
facilitating
advanced
delivery,
scaffolding
biosensors.
Advanced
functional
polymers
revolutionizing
fields,
offering
innovative
solutions
therapeutic
medicine
disease
detection,
diagnostics,
regenerative
medicine.
Despite
remarkable
progress,
challenges,
such
as
scalability,
cost‐effectiveness,
environmental
impact,
persist.
review
underscores
transformative
potential
materials
medical
treatments
advocates
continuous
research
interdisciplinary
collaboration
overcome
existing
fully
exploit
capabilities
these
improving
patient
care
outcomes.
Future
perspectives
highlight
enhancing
precision
mechanisms,
integrating
other
techniques
developing
large‐scale
production
methods
advance
field
further.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
24(21), P. 15748 - 15748
Published: Oct. 30, 2023
The
emerging
field
of
regenerative
medicine
holds
immense
promise
for
addressing
complex
tissue
and
organ
regeneration
challenges.
Central
to
its
advancement
is
the
evolution
additive
manufacturing
techniques,
which
have
transcended
static
constructs
embrace
dynamic,
biomimetic
solutions.
This
manuscript
explores
pivotal
role
smart
materials
in
this
transformative
journey,
where
are
endowed
with
dynamic
responsiveness
biological
cues
environmental
changes.
By
delving
into
innovative
integration
materials,
such
as
shape
memory
polymers
stimulus-responsive
hydrogels,
processes,
research
illuminates
potential
engineer
unparalleled
biomimicry.
From
dynamically
adapting
scaffolds
that
mimic
mechanical
behavior
native
tissues
drug
delivery
systems
respond
physiological
cues,
convergence
heralds
a
new
era
medicine.
presents
an
insightful
overview
recent
advancements,
challenges,
future
prospects,
underscoring
pioneers
shaping
landscape
heralding
engineering
propelled
beyond
towards
biomimetic,
responsive,
Macromolecular Materials and Engineering,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 14, 2025
Abstract
4D
bioprinting
is
a
groundbreaking
technology
with
potential
to
revolutionize
healthcare.
It
based
on
additive
manufacturing
technologies,
which
are
used
fabricate
dynamic
prosthetics
and
devices
from
biologically
compatible
smart
materials
that
respond
stimuli.
The
ultimate
end
of
the
creation
an
artificial
organ
perfectly
mimics
functional
movements
native
fully
integrated
within
human
body.
In
this
perspective,
two
phases
identified
toward
end.
first
minimally
invasive
surgery
(MIS)
using
shape
memory
composites
stimulated
by
near‐infrared
(NIR)
light
and/or
magnetic
fields.
second
tissue
engineering
(DTE)
activation
biological
Processes,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
11(3), P. 868 - 868
Published: March 14, 2023
Graphene
is
an
important
nanocarbon
nanofiller
for
polymeric
matrices.
The
polymer–graphene
nanocomposites,
obtained
through
facile
fabrication
methods,
possess
significant
electrical–thermal–mechanical
and
physical
properties
technical
purposes.
To
overcome
challenges
of
nanocomposite
processing
high
performance,
advanced
strategies
have
been
applied
to
design
the
next-generation
materials–devices.
This
revolutionary
review
basically
offers
a
fundamental
sketch
graphene,
three-dimensional
(3D)
four-dimensional
(4D)
printing
techniques.
main
focus
article
portray
impact
3D
4D
techniques
in
field
nanocomposites.
Polymeric
matrices,
such
as
polyamide,
polycaprolactone,
polyethylene,
poly(lactic
acid),
etc.
with
processed
using
or
technologies.
employ
various
cutting-edge
processes
offer
engineering
opportunities
meet
manufacturing
demands
nanomaterials.
methods
used
graphene
nanocomposites
include
direct
ink
writing,
selective
laser
sintering,
stereolithography,
fused
deposition
modeling
other
approaches.
Thermally
stable
acid)–graphene
oxide
technique.
3D-printed
poly(methyl
methacrylate)–graphene
printed
stereolithography
additive
revealed
enhanced
morphological,
mechanical
biological
properties.
polyethylene–graphene
by
diffusion
superior
thermal
conductivity,
strength,
modulus
radiation-
shielding
features.
number
approaches,
including
modeling,
etc.,
resulting
unique
honeycomb
morphology,
surface
temperature,
resistivity,
glass
transition
temperature
linear
coefficient.
has
on
acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene,
acid)
thermosetting
matrices
nanofiller.
Stereolithography-based
4D-printed
nanomaterials
complex
shape-changing
nanostructures
having
resolution.
These
materials
stability
performance
applications.
Consequently,
3D-
applications
relevance,
photovoltaics,
sensing,
energy
storage
fields.
In
short,
this
paper
reviewed
background
printing,
graphene-based
3D–4D
development
technologies
printing.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
34(35)
Published: Aug. 22, 2023
Abstract
Soft
robotics,
an
emerging
field
that
focuses
on
the
development
of
robots
utilizing
soft,
flexible,
and
deformable
materials,
is
revolutionizing
traditional
robotics
(reliant
rigid
materials
motors)
broadening
its
range
applications
potential
uses.
In
addition,
by
emulating
structure,
function,
characteristics
biological
systems,
bioinspired
are
facilitating
significant
progress
in
a
diverse
array
soft
robotic
applications.
This
review
offers
overview
employed
exploring
their
applications,
challenges,
future
research
directions.
For
intuitive
understanding,
based
primary
abilities
required
habitats
(terrestrial,
aquatic,
aerial)
animals
plants
they
mimic
categorized.
Furthermore,
real‐world
developed
everyday
human
life
presented.
The
novel
category
classification
comprehensive
analysis
presented
this
provide
insights
into
systems
with
to
transform
various
industries
enhance
quality
life.
Applied Sciences,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(6), P. 2270 - 2270
Published: March 8, 2024
Regenerative
dentistry
has
experienced
remarkable
advancement
in
recent
years.
The
interdisciplinary
discoveries
stem
cell
applications
and
scaffold
design
fabrication,
including
novel
techniques
biomaterials,
have
demonstrated
immense
potential
the
field
of
tissue
engineering
regenerative
therapy.
Scaffolds
play
a
pivotal
role
by
facilitating
regeneration
restoring
damaged
or
missing
dental
structures.
These
biocompatible
biomimetic
structures
serve
as
temporary
framework
for
cells
to
adhere,
proliferate,
differentiate
into
functional
tissues.
This
review
provides
concise
overview
evolution
strategies
dentistry,
along
with
analysis
(Bard
v2.0
based
on
Gemini
neural
network
architecture)
most
commonly
employed
materials
used
fabrication
during
last
10
Additionally,
it
delves
bioprinting,
colonization
procedures,
outlines
prospects
regenerating
whole
tooth
future.
Moreover,
discusses
optimal
conditions
maximizing
mesenchymal
utilization
optimizing
personalization
through
precise
3D
bioprinting.
highlights
advancements
development,
particularly
advent
bioprinting
technologies,
is
comprehensive
literature
search
influential
publications
this
field.
Journal of Composites Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
8(8), P. 324 - 324
Published: Aug. 16, 2024
Shape-memory
polymers
(SMPs)
possess
unique
properties
that
respond
to
external
stimuli.
The
current
review
discusses
types
of
SMPs,
fabrication
methods,
and
the
characterization
their
mechanical,
thermal,
shape
recovery
properties.
Research
suggests
SMP
composites,
when
infused
with
fillers,
demonstrate
enhanced
mechanical
thermal
characteristics.
On
other
hand,
blends,
particularly
incorporating
polylactic
acid
(PLA),
exhibit
most
efficient
recovery.
Furthermore,
crosslinking
density
in
polymer
blends
impacts
force,
showcasing
a
correlation
between
energy
storage
capacity
force
networks.
Overall,
show
promising
features,
rendering
them
advantageous
for
applications
artificial
muscles,
soft
actuators,
biomedical
devices.
This
also
future
prospectives
robust
applications.
Progress in Additive Manufacturing,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Aug. 12, 2024
Abstract
In
recent
years,
four-dimensional
(4D)
fabrication
has
emerged
as
a
powerful
technology
capable
of
revolutionizing
the
field
tissue
engineering.
This
represents
shift
in
perspective
from
traditional
engineering
approaches,
which
generally
rely
on
static—or
passive—structures
(e.g.,
scaffolds,
constructs)
unable
adapting
to
changes
biological
environments.
contrast,
4D
offers
unprecedented
possibility
fabricating
complex
designs
with
spatiotemporal
control
over
structure
and
function
response
environment
stimuli,
thus
mimicking
processes.
this
review,
an
overview
state
art
for
obtainment
cellularized
constructs
is
presented,
focus
shape-changing
soft
materials.
First,
approaches
obtain
are
introduced,
also
describing
conventional
non-conventional
techniques
their
relative
advantages
limitations.
Next,
main
families
materials,
namely
shape-memory
polymers
hydrogels
discussed
use
described.
Ultimately,
current
challenges
proposed
solutions
outlined,
valuable
insights
into
future
research
directions
provided
disclose
its
full
potential.
Frontiers in Carbon,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
3
Published: May 8, 2024
Rubber
(elastomer)
based
polymer
nanocomposites
have
attracted
wide
range
of
attention
from
industries
and
other
fields
due
to
its
exceptionally
good
mechanical,
thermal
electrical
properties.
One
the
promising
candidates
this
category
is
CNT
filled
rubber
nanocomposites.
This
review
throws
light
on
historical
trajectory
development
Various
fabrication
methods,
detailed
explanation
reinforcement
mechanism
in
CNT/rubber
relationship
between
structure
properties
are
reviewed.
The
next
part
discusses
about
morphological
interface
characteristics.
An
attempt
investigate
versatile
thermal,
also
included
review.
final
includes
applications
Major
like
electronics,
sustainable
biomedical
EMI
shielding
discussed
detail.
focuses
key
challenges
that
arises
while
incorporating
CNTs
into
matrices.