Extrusion-based 3D printing of soft active materials
Jiayu Zhao, Li Xiao, Donghwan Ji, Jinhye Bae
Abstract
, synthetic) and living systems. It highlights emerging ink formulations and architectural designs that enable programmable properties, with a focus on complex shape morphing and controllable light-emitting patterns. The article also spotlights strategies for engineering living materials that can produce genetically encoded material responses and react to a variety of environmental stimuli. Lastly, it discusses the challenges and prospects for advancements in both synthetic and living composite materials from the perspectives of chemistry, modeling, and integration.
Topics & Concepts
Extrusion3D printingMaterials scienceBiomedical engineeringNanotechnologyComposite materialMedicineAdditive Manufacturing and 3D Printing TechnologiesAdvanced Materials and MechanicsAdvanced Sensor and Energy Harvesting Materials