3D/4D Printing Hydrogel Composites: A Pathway to Functional Devices

Authors

Shannon Bakarich, University of WollongongFollow
Robert A. Gorkin III, University of WollongongFollow
Sina Naficy, University of WollongongFollow
Reece D. Gately, University of WollongongFollow
Marc in het Panhuis, University of WollongongFollow
Geoffrey M. Spinks, University of WollongongFollow

RIS ID

116870

Publication Details

Bakarich, S., Gorkin III, R., Naficy, S., Gately, R., in het Panhuis, M. & Spinks, G. M. (2016). 3D/4D Printing Hydrogel Composites: A Pathway to Functional Devices. MRS Advances, 1 (8), 521-526.

Abstract

The past few years have seen the introduction of a number of 3D and 4D printing techniques used to process tough hydrogel materials. The use of 'color' 3D printing technology where multiple inks are used in the one print allows for the production of composite materials and structures that can further enhance the mechanical performance of the printed hydrogel. This article reviews a number of 3D and 4D printing techniques for fabricating functional hydrogel based devices.