3D printed structures for modeling the Young's modulus of bamboo parenchyma.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.actbio.2017.12.036
Abstract: Bamboo is a sustainable, lightweight material that is widely used in structural applications. To fully develop micromechanical models for plants, such as bamboo, the mechanical properties of each individual type of tissue are needed. However,… read more here.
Keywords: printed structures; bamboo parenchyma; modeling young; parenchyma ... See more keywords
Mechanical Interlocking of Polypropylene-Based 3D-Printed Structures with Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycol Inclusions.
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DOI: 10.1021/acsami.4c22694
Abstract: We report on enhancing the mechanical and structural characteristics of polypropylene (PP) three-dimensional (3D)-printed structures fabricated via fused filament fabrication (FFF) by employing hybrid PP-based filament containing a minute amount of polyethylene terephthalate glycol (PETG)… read more here.
Keywords: petg inclusions; filament; petg; polyethylene terephthalate ... See more keywords
Inverse design framework for 4D printed structures using the finite element method
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DOI: 10.1038/s41598-025-26598-6
Abstract: In this paper, we present an inverse design framework based on the finite element method (FEM) tailored for 4D printed structures capable of undergoing programmable, stimulus-responsive shape transformations over time. In contrast to conventional forward… read more here.
Keywords: inverse design; design framework; design; printed structures ... See more keywords
Durable superhydrophobic surfaces on 3D-Printed structures inspired by beehive architecture
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DOI: 10.1080/14686996.2025.2481824
Abstract: ABSTRACT This study presents an approach for fabricating durable superhydrophobic surfaces on 3D-printed structures inspired by the architectural design of beehives. Using fused deposition modeling (FDM) 3D printing technology, hexagonal macrostructures were fabricated using polylactic… read more here.
Keywords: durable superhydrophobic; structures inspired; printed structures; surfaces printed ... See more keywords
Vibration Fatigue of FDM 3D Printed Structures: The Use of Frequency Domain Approach
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DOI: 10.3390/ma15030854
Abstract: Additive manufactured structures are replacing the corresponding ones realized with classical manufacturing technique. As for metallic structures, 3D printed components are generally subjected to dynamic loading conditions which can lead to fatigue failure. In this… read more here.
Keywords: fatigue fdm; fdm printed; fatigue life; life ... See more keywords
Integration of Biofunctional Molecules into 3D-Printed Polymeric Micro-/Nanostructures
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DOI: 10.3390/polym14071327
Abstract: Three-dimensional printing at the micro-/nanoscale represents a new challenge in research and development to achieve direct printing down to nanometre-sized objects. Here, FluidFM, a combination of microfluidics with atomic force microscopy, offers attractive options to… read more here.
Keywords: integration biofunctional; biofunctional molecules; micro; micro nanostructures ... See more keywords