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17 March 2023 4D microprinting of programmable polymers: towards “living” behaviours
Eva Blasco, Christoph A. Spiegel, Li-Yun Hsu
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Proceedings Volume PC12412, Laser 3D Manufacturing X; PC1241204 (2023) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2649144
Event: SPIE LASE, 2023, San Francisco, California, United States
Abstract
4D microprinting has become a promising strategy for the fabrication of dynamic microstructures opening new opportunities for the additive manufacturing of functional devices with high precision. During the last years, promising examples of defined 4D microstructures employing hydrogels, liquid crystals and composite materials have been shown using two-photon laser printing. Herein, we present our recent work on the field with emphasis on new responsive materials. In particular, shape memory polymers as well as dynamic covalent polymer networks have been demonstrated to be excellent candidates for the preparation of “living” 4D microstructures with potential applications in micro and nanorobotics or biomedicine.
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Eva Blasco, Christoph A. Spiegel, and Li-Yun Hsu "4D microprinting of programmable polymers: towards “living” behaviours", Proc. SPIE PC12412, Laser 3D Manufacturing X, PC1241204 (17 March 2023); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2649144
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KEYWORDS
Polymers

Additive manufacturing

Composites

Liquid crystals

Nanorobotics

Nonimpact printing

Shape memory polymers

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