Microstructural design for enhanced shape memory behavior of 4D printed composites based on carbon nanotube/polylactic acid filament
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DOI: 10.1016/j.compscitech.2019.107692
Abstract: Abstract Four-dimensional (4D) printing technology, combining 3D printing with stimuli-responsive materials, has attracted extensive attention for smart additive manufacturing. This work focuses on microstructural design, shape recovery behavior and recovery force characterization of 4D printed… read more here.
Keywords: microstructural design; shape recovery; recovery force; behavior ... See more keywords
Electrothermal shape memory behavior and recovery force of four-dimensional printed continuous carbon fiber/polylactic acid composite
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DOI: 10.1088/1361-665x/abd912
Abstract: Four-dimensional (4D) printing technology provides new ideas for the preparation and structural design of multifunctional shape memory composites. Excellent electrothermal shape memory behavior and high shape recovery force are urgently demanded in practical applications. Herein,… read more here.
Keywords: recovery force; recovery; shape memory; shape ... See more keywords
Cellulose nanocrystals reinforced shape memory polymer cardiovascular stent
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DOI: 10.1108/rpj-01-2020-0019
Abstract: Purpose The purpose of this paper is to demonstrate an innovative, fast and low-cost method to fabricate customized stents using polyurethane-based shape memory polymers composite reinforced by cellulose nanocrystal (CNC), achieved by a commercial desktop… read more here.
Keywords: stent; recovery; recovery force; shape memory ... See more keywords