3D Printing of Shape Memory Polymers for Flexible Electronic Devices

Adv Mater. 2016 Jun;28(22):4449-54. doi: 10.1002/adma.201503132. Epub 2015 Sep 24.

Abstract

The formation of 3D objects composed of shape memory polymers for flexible electronics is described. Layer-by-layer photopolymerization of methacrylated semicrystalline molten macromonomers by a 3D digital light processing printer enables rapid fabrication of complex objects and imparts shape memory functionality for electrical circuits.

Keywords: 3D printing; biomedical devices; flexible electronics; shape memory polymers; stereolithography.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't