Semi-crystalline and amorphous materials via multi-temperature 3D printing from one formulation.

ABSTRACT: Multi-material 3D printing concerns the use of two or more 3D printable materials within a single printed part. The result is a composite that benefits from the combined properties of the individual 3D printed materials. Typically, a distinct differentiation between material properties can only be achieved using multiple feedstocks and advanced engineering solutions. In this work, we create multi-material 3D printed photopolymer parts from a single monomer mixture through simple adjustments in printing temperature and light intensity. We achieve this by employing a liquid crystalline (LC) monomer that forms a highly stable LC phase in conjunction with a trifunctional thiol crosslinker. A drastic change in mechanical and optical properties was achieved depending on the presence of an LC pha

SUBMITTER: Goschl M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12528444 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature