4D printing of hydrogels based on poly(oxazoline) and poly(acrylamide) copolymers by stereolithography
Thomas Brossier, Michel Habib, Belkacem Tarek Benkhaled, Gael Volpi, Vincent Lapinte, Sébastien Blanquer
Abstract
4D printed hydrogels have been generated by DLP, using resins composed of two distinct thermosensitive copolymers (poly(oxazoline) and poly(acrylamide)) and exhibit remarkable volume morphing capabilities with temperature modulation.
Topics & Concepts
CopolymerOxazolineSelf-healing hydrogelsAcrylamideMaterials sciencePolymer chemistryStereolithographyMorphingChemical engineeringPolymer sciencePolymerComposite materialChemistryOrganic chemistryComputer scienceCatalysisComputer graphics (images)EngineeringAdvanced Materials and MechanicsHydrogels: synthesis, properties, applicationsNanofabrication and Lithography Techniques