Journal
MATERIALS & DESIGN
Volume 126, Issue -, Pages 219-225Publisher
ELSEVIER SCI LTD
DOI: 10.1016/j.matdes.2017.04.049
Keywords
Shape memory polymers; 3D printing; 4D printing; Additive manufacturing; Stereolithography
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- A*STAR Science and Engineering Research Council (SERC) [1325504107]
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High shape fixity, shape recovery, and prolonged shape memory cycle life are desirable aspects of 4D printed parts; however, the durability of 4D printed parts is rarely investigated. Here, we demonstrated a photopolymer printable by stereolithography apparatus (SLA) which uses a tBA-co-DEGDA network based on dual-component phase switching mechanism to build parts of complex geometries and exhibit shape memory behavior. The material can achieve a high curing rate and precise printing that are highly desired for SLA process. The mechanical strength of the printed parts is comparable statistically to industrial SMPs and shape memory tests showed excellent shape memory performance with higher durability of > 20 shape memory cycles as compared to current 4D printed parts. This work is believed to enable the use of SLA technology to fabricate responsive components of high performance, which also significantly advances the 3D printing technology for more robust applications.
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