[HTML][HTML] Recent advances in 4D printing of fiber-reinforced polymer composites: A review and outlook
Abstract 4D printing technology has garnered significant attention for its ability to reshape
3D printed structures under external stimuli over time. However, the 4D printing of pure …
3D printed structures under external stimuli over time. However, the 4D printing of pure …
[HTML][HTML] Understanding the role of process parameters in 4D printing: A review
Abstract 4D printing was initially defined as multi-material 3D printing that can produce pre-
programmed shape changes under external stimuli over time. Thus extensive research …
programmed shape changes under external stimuli over time. Thus extensive research …
Autonomous self-burying seed carriers for aerial seeding
Aerial seeding can quickly cover large and physically inaccessible areas to improve soil
quality and scavenge residual nitrogen in agriculture, and for postfire reforestation,–and …
quality and scavenge residual nitrogen in agriculture, and for postfire reforestation,–and …
The design of 4D‐printed hygromorphs: state‐of‐the‐art and future challenges
In recent years, 4D printing has allowed the rapid development of new concepts of
multifunctional/adaptive structures. The 4D printing technology makes it possible to generate …
multifunctional/adaptive structures. The 4D printing technology makes it possible to generate …
Codesign of biobased cellulose-filled filaments and mesostructures for 4D printing humidity responsive smart structures
Hygromorphic smart structures are advantageous as passively actuated systems for
generating movement, with applications ranging from weather-responsive architectural …
generating movement, with applications ranging from weather-responsive architectural …
A perspective on plant robotics: from bioinspiration to hybrid systems
As miscellaneous as the Plant Kingdom is, correspondingly diverse are the opportunities for
taking inspiration from plants for innovations in science and engineering. Especially in …
taking inspiration from plants for innovations in science and engineering. Especially in …
Cross-sectional 4D-printing: upscaling self-shaping structures with differentiated material properties inspired by the large-flowered butterwort (Pinguicula grandiflora)
Extrusion-based 4D-printing, which is an emerging field within additive manufacturing, has
enabled the technical transfer of bioinspired self-shaping mechanisms by emulating the …
enabled the technical transfer of bioinspired self-shaping mechanisms by emulating the …
Digital workflow for climate resilient building façade generation
A Figliola - Building Research & Information, 2023 - Taylor & Francis
The contribution presents the results of an applied research aimed at developing an
operative methodology and its corresponding data-driven and user-friendly computational …
operative methodology and its corresponding data-driven and user-friendly computational …
Design, fabrication and application of self-spiraling pattern-driven 4D-printed actuator
S Zeng, Y Gao, H Qiu, J Xu, J Tan - Scientific Reports, 2022 - nature.com
Self-spiraling actuators are widely found in nature and have high research and actuator-
application value in self-lock and self-assembly. Four-dimensional (4D) printing is a new …
application value in self-lock and self-assembly. Four-dimensional (4D) printing is a new …
An analytical model for the bending and reaction force of hygroscopic bilayers upon water adsorption
M Behboodi, M Eskandari-Ghadi, W Xia… - International Journal of …, 2025 - Elsevier
Hygroscopic bilayers replicating the morphing capability of plants upon hydration (eg,
pinecone scales, chiral seed pods) have gained much attention in robotics and material …
pinecone scales, chiral seed pods) have gained much attention in robotics and material …