Photocurable Polymer-Based 3D Printing: Advanced Flexible Strain Sensors for Human Kinematics Monitoring

Review Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Recent Advances in 3D Printing of Biomedical Sensing Devices

Md Azahar Ali et al.

Summary: This paper reviews the unique and unusual properties of biomedical sensors enabled by 3D printing, exploring new possibilities for biomedical applications in various clinically important areas.

ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS (2022)

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Direct Ink Writing: A 3D Printing Technology for Diverse Materials

M. A. S. R. Saadi et al.

Summary: Direct ink writing (DIW) is a versatile 3D printing technique that allows printing of a wide range of materials. This comprehensive review explores the process of DIW printing of complex 3D structures and discusses its diverse applications in various industries.

ADVANCED MATERIALS (2022)

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Article Materials Science, Textiles

Fabrication and characterization of PAN/CNT, PAN/TiO2, and PAN/CNT/TiO2nanofibers for UV protection properties

Aysa Ghasemi Koozekonan et al.

Summary: This study focused on fabricating PAN nanofibers with UV protection properties using different concentrations of MWCNT and TiO(2) nanoparticles. The results showed that the PAN/MWCNT/TiO(2) composites provided the best protection against UV radiation among all concentrations tested, with MWCNT-coated fibers performing better than TiO(2) coated samples.

JOURNAL OF THE TEXTILE INSTITUTE (2021)

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Article Engineering, Multidisciplinary

Highly flexible, thermally stable, and static dissipative nanocomposite with reduced functionalized graphene oxide processed through 3D printing

Binbin Guo et al.

Summary: This study developed a reduced functionalized graphene oxide/acrylate nanocomposite through 3D printing technology with flexibility, thermal stability, and static dissipation capacity. A highly efficient ultrasonication method was used to prepare functionalized graphene oxide, increasing its dispersion and stability in acrylate solution for SLA 3D printing. The nanocomposite exhibited impressive electrical conductivity and static dissipative properties, showing potential for smart electronics applications.

COMPOSITES PART B-ENGINEERING (2021)

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Review Chemistry, Analytical

Multi-Walled Carbon Nanotubes-Based Sensors for Strain Sensing Applications

Anindya Nag et al.

Summary: This paper showcases the use of MWCNT-based sensors for strain-strain applications, highlighting their enhanced electrical, mechanical, and thermal properties. MWCNT-based sensors have proven their ability to deduce a broad spectrum of macro- and micro-scaled tensions and have been widely utilized in various applications.

SENSORS (2021)

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Review Polymer Science

A Review of Vat Photopolymerization Technology: Materials, Applications, Challenges, and Future Trends of 3D Printing

Marek Pagac et al.

Summary: This paper reviews three photopolymerization technologies and the mechanical properties of light-curable resin materials, as well as their practical applications. It aims to inspire further research in the field of photopolymerization technology, especially in the development of new materials and mathematical models.

POLYMERS (2021)

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Article Polymer Science

Effects of Postcuring Temperature on the Mechanical Properties and Biocompatibility of Three-Dimensional Printed Dental Resin Material

Enkhjargal Bayarsaikhan et al.

Summary: The study demonstrates that increasing the postcuring temperature significantly improves the flexural strength and cell viability of 3D printed resin, but also increases cell cytotoxicity. Parts cured at 80 degrees Celsius for 120 minutes show the best performance in terms of mechanical and biological properties.

POLYMERS (2021)

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Polymer 3D Printing Review: Materials, Process, and Design Strategies for Medical Applications

Amit M. E. Arefin et al.

Summary: Polymer 3D printing shows great potential in medical applications, with ongoing research focusing on improving materials, processes, and design strategies to meet the needs of medical devices and tissue engineering.

POLYMERS (2021)

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3D/4D Printing of Polymers: Fused Deposition Modelling (FDM), Selective Laser Sintering (SLS), and Stereolithography (SLA)

Abishek Kafle et al.

Summary: This article discusses three widely used polymer-based 3D printing processes - FDM, SLS, and SLA, providing a comparative overview of material-process-properties and advanced requirements for 4D printing. It also serves as a guide for selecting suitable print materials and techniques for polymer-based applications, as well as discussing implementation practices towards 4D printing of polymer-based systems.

POLYMERS (2021)

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Review Materials Science, Multidisciplinary

Conductive Polymer Composites Based Flexible Strain Sensors by 3D Printing: A Mini-Review

Libing Liu et al.

Summary: In recent years, flexible strain sensors based on conductive polymer composites have gained attention in wearable electronic devices, and the use of additive manufacturing technology has enabled the production of mold-free, cost-effective, fast, and accurate flexible sensors. High-performance strain sensors have been developed using different 3D printing technologies and materials.

FRONTIERS IN MATERIALS (2021)

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Sustainable advances in SLA/DLP 3D printing materials and processes

Erin M. Maines et al.

Summary: This review summarizes the sustainable advances in SLA/DLP 3D printing to date and offers insights into future directions to improve sustainability in the field. Studies on renewable feedstocks, waste feedstocks, end-of-use strategies, and green chemistry principles for resin synthesis in sustainable 3D printing are highlighted, with a focus on incorporating aspects of sustainability such as recycling and biodegradation as future research directions.

GREEN CHEMISTRY (2021)

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