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3D Printing: 3D Printing of Shape Memory Polymers for Flexible Electronic Devices (Adv. Mater. 22/2016)
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EngineeringShape Memory PolymersMechanical EngineeringBiofabricationBiomedical EngineeringSoft MatterShape-memory ObjectsFlexible SensorPolymersSoft RoboticsDigital FabricationPrinted ElectronicsBiomedical DevicesMethacrylated MacromonomersMaterials ScienceFabrication Technique3D Bioprinting3D PrintingBiomedical SensorsFlexible ElectronicsMicrofabricationFlexible Electronic DevicesPolymer SciencePage 4449
On page 4449, D. Cohn, S. Magdassi, and co-workers describe a general and facile method based on 3D printing of methacrylated macromonomers to fabricate shape-memory objects that can be used in flexible and responsive electrical circuits. Such responsive objects can be used in the fabrication of soft robotics, minimal invasive medical devices, sensors, and wearable electronics. The use of 3D printing overcomes the poor processing characteristics of thermosets and enables complex geometries that are not easily accessible by other techniques.