3D printing and growth induced bending based on PET-RAFT polymerization
Chris William Anderson Bainbridge, Kyle Edward Engel, Jianyong Jin
Abstract
We demonstrated a method for PET-RAFT growth induced bending of a 3D printed strip using visible light, where the growth on one side of the strip causes stress and the strip bends accordingly to reach a more comfortable position.
Topics & Concepts
RaftBendingMaterials scienceComposite materialPolymerizationStress (linguistics)PolymerPhilosophyLinguisticsAdditive Manufacturing and 3D Printing Technologies3D Printing in Biomedical ResearchAdvanced Sensor and Energy Harvesting Materials