The appealing prospect of hydrogel in 3D/4D printing technology: Overview and opportunities

Hydrogel, a water-swollen polymeric network, has emerged as an appealing protagonist in the realm of 3D/4D printing technology. This review offers a glimpse into the promising world of hydrogel-based additive manufacturing and its profound impact on the technological landscape. In an era where custo...

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Published in:Polymer (Guilford) 2024-12, Vol.315, p.127823, Article 127823
Main Authors: Alli, Yakubu Adekunle, Anuar, Hazleen, Bamisaye, Abayomi, Manshor, Mohd Romainor, Etafo, Nelson Oshogwue, Bamidele, Muyideen Olaitan, Rasheed, Mikail Abiodun, Olatunde, Simeon Kayowa, Akinfenwa, Ayobami Samuel, Lawal, Afolashade
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
3D printing
4D printing
Additive manufacturing
Hydrogel
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Summary:Hydrogel, a water-swollen polymeric network, has emerged as an appealing protagonist in the realm of 3D/4D printing technology. This review offers a glimpse into the promising world of hydrogel-based additive manufacturing and its profound impact on the technological landscape. In an era where customization, sustainability, and adaptability are paramount, hydrogel-infused 3D/4D printing offers a tantalizing glimpse into the future of design, manufacturing, and healthcare. This review explores the novel and exciting area of 3D and 4D printing, with a specific focus on the application of hydrogels in this revolutionary manufacturing process. Hydrogels, as intelligent and stimuli-responsive materials, hold great promise in the field of 3D and 4D printing due to their ability to change their shape and properties over time in response to external stimuli. This review provides an in-depth analysis of the current state of research in addictive manufacturing, emerging application of hydrogel in 3D and 4D printing, current challenges, and opportunities in utilizing hydrogels for 4D printing applications. [Display omitted]
ISSN:0032-3861
DOI:10.1016/j.polymer.2024.127823