Three-dimensional chemical reactors: in situ materials synthesis to advance vat photopolymerization

Vat photopolymerization (VP) is one of the most remarkable additive manufacturing techniques today and has been used for a variety of applications, from materials research to product manufacturing. The main challenge with VP is the limited choice of compatible materials, which motivates significant interest in VP materials development. We provide a brief overview of the materials that are currently accessible via VP and highlight recent advances in the field. We also provide perspective on expanding the library of materials compatible with VP using in situ materials synthesis. (c) 2020 Society of Chemical Industry

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Vat photopolymerization (VP) is a significant additive manufacturing technique with diverse applications, but limited by the choice of compatible materials. Developing new materials compatible with VP is a key focus area for advancement in the field. Research on in situ materials synthesis shows promise for expanding the range of materials accessible through VP.