In recent years, there has been rising interest in additively manufactured shape memory
polymers (SMPs) and their multi-functional composites. Four-dimensional (4D) printing is an …

In a variety of industries, Additive Manufacturing has revolutionized the whole design–
fabrication cycle. Traditional 3D printing is typically employed to produce static components …

In the contemporary era, novel manufacturing technologies like additive manufacturing (AM)
have revolutionized the different engineering sectors including biomedical, aerospace …

Soft actuators have brought significant advancements to robotics, allowing robots to perform
a diverse range of tasks across various domains. However, the increased use of soft …

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 …

Building envelopes are primarily responsible for buildings' energy consumption and
environmental performance. Kinetic building shadings have emerged as an alternative for …

Abstract 4D printing combines the typical 3D printing with “smart materials”, allowing 3D
printed materials to undergo a structural change over time. Since its original concept was …

Hygromorphic smart structures are advantageous as passively actuated systems for
generating movement, with applications ranging from weather-responsive architectural …

The work describes the exploration of the design space by fabrication, modelling and testing
of bio-based and humidity-triggered 4D printed shape-changing biocomposites. The aim is …

In response to the global challenge of reducing carbon emissions and energy consumption
from regulating indoor climates, we investigate the applicability of biobased cellulosic …