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4D printed polymethacrylate lattices capable of dimensional switching and payload release via photoresponsive actuation of azobenzene units

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Photoresponsive polymeric hydrogel lattices have been generated using stereolithographic 3D printing to afford objects that can change shape when irradiated with UV-vis light that are capable of exhibiting payload release.

Source: Materials Advances

DOI: 10.1039/d5ma00670h

Authors: James MacKay, Lewis R. Hart, Alarqam Z. Tareq, Simeng Wang, Valeria Gonzalez Abrego, Ian Maskery, Derek Irvine, Ricky D. Wildman, Wayne Hayes

Institutions: University of Reading, University of Zakho, University of Nottingham

Language: English

Topic: Advanced Materials and Mechanics

Subfield: Mechanical Engineering

Field: Engineering

Domain: Physical Sciences

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,962

Funder: Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council

Award: Formulation for 3D printing: Creating a plug and play platform for a disruptive UK industry

OpenAlex ID: W4412838471

FWCI: 0.884

Cites: 54

Cited by: 3

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