Investigating the effect of design on the shape morphing capabilities of 3D printed materials

"4D printing" refers to a process or product that can transform from a one-dimensional strand to a three-dimensional structure that has been pre-programed, from a two-dimensional surface to a three-dimensional shape that has been pre-programmed and is capable of morphing between further di...

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Main Author: Simon, Necesario Jommell
Other Authors: Lai Changquan
Format: Final Year Project (FYP)
Language:English
Published: Nanyang Technological University 2023
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Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/10356/167693
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description "4D printing" refers to a process or product that can transform from a one-dimensional strand to a three-dimensional structure that has been pre-programed, from a two-dimensional surface to a three-dimensional shape that has been pre-programmed and is capable of morphing between further dimensions. This can be done with a single material or many materials. These modifications are made possible electrochemically by applying different stimuli, such as light, heating, or inflammation in a liquid, and by programming shifting sensitivity to, for example, swelling into specific parts of the desired form. These techniques offer innovative ways to give flexibility and dynamic reactivity for structures and systems of all dimensions while taking non-electronic-based materials into consideration and including programmability. Potential applications include robotic-like behavior without the need for intricate electro-mechanical-chemical components, as well as adaptable goods, clothing, or systems that react to human requests and changing environmental conditions. This Final Year Project will use Flexible80A to study and experiment on different structures and test the possibility of propelling motion. Groove Structure with varying thickness, gaps and number of grooves were employed. Structure will be tested and soak on acetone as the main external stimuli to cause the structure to deform. Finally, results will be used to further enhanced future studies on designing possible structures for 4D printing.
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spelling ntu-10356/1676932023-06-03T16:50:27Z Investigating the effect of design on the shape morphing capabilities of 3D printed materials Simon, Necesario Jommell Lai Changquan School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering cqlai@ntu.edu.sg Engineering::Mechanical engineering "4D printing" refers to a process or product that can transform from a one-dimensional strand to a three-dimensional structure that has been pre-programed, from a two-dimensional surface to a three-dimensional shape that has been pre-programmed and is capable of morphing between further dimensions. This can be done with a single material or many materials. These modifications are made possible electrochemically by applying different stimuli, such as light, heating, or inflammation in a liquid, and by programming shifting sensitivity to, for example, swelling into specific parts of the desired form. These techniques offer innovative ways to give flexibility and dynamic reactivity for structures and systems of all dimensions while taking non-electronic-based materials into consideration and including programmability. Potential applications include robotic-like behavior without the need for intricate electro-mechanical-chemical components, as well as adaptable goods, clothing, or systems that react to human requests and changing environmental conditions. This Final Year Project will use Flexible80A to study and experiment on different structures and test the possibility of propelling motion. Groove Structure with varying thickness, gaps and number of grooves were employed. Structure will be tested and soak on acetone as the main external stimuli to cause the structure to deform. Finally, results will be used to further enhanced future studies on designing possible structures for 4D printing. Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical Engineering) 2023-05-30T04:23:55Z 2023-05-30T04:23:55Z 2023 Final Year Project (FYP) Simon, N. J. (2023). Investigating the effect of design on the shape morphing capabilities of 3D printed materials. Final Year Project (FYP), Nanyang Technological University, Singapore. https://hdl.handle.net/10356/167693 https://hdl.handle.net/10356/167693 en B313 application/pdf Nanyang Technological University
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Investigating the effect of design on the shape morphing capabilities of 3D printed materials
title Investigating the effect of design on the shape morphing capabilities of 3D printed materials
title_full Investigating the effect of design on the shape morphing capabilities of 3D printed materials
title_fullStr Investigating the effect of design on the shape morphing capabilities of 3D printed materials
title_full_unstemmed Investigating the effect of design on the shape morphing capabilities of 3D printed materials
title_short Investigating the effect of design on the shape morphing capabilities of 3D printed materials
title_sort investigating the effect of design on the shape morphing capabilities of 3d printed materials
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