A Review of 3D Printing Technologies for Soft Polymer Materials
Zhejiang University · Zhengzhou University
Abstract
Abstract Soft polymer materials, which are similar to human tissues, have played critical roles in modern interdisciplinary research. Compared with conventional methods, 3D printing allows rapid prototyping and mass customization and is ideal for processing soft polymer materials. However, 3D printing of soft polymer materials is still in the early stages of development and is facing many challenges including limited printable materials, low printing resolution and speed, and poor functionalities. The present review aims to summarize the ideas to address these challenges. It focuses on three points: 1) how to develop printable materials and make unprintable materials printable, 2) how to choose suitable…
Citation impact
- FWCI
- 38.51
- Percentile
- 100%
- References
- 317
Authors
3Topics & keywords
- 3D printing
- Soft materials
- Nanotechnology
- Materials science
- Inkwell
- Computer science
- Composite material