Research on Shape Memory Properties of PETG Based on 4D-Printed Negative Poisson's Ratio Structures.
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| Title: | Research on Shape Memory Properties of PETG Based on 4D-Printed Negative Poisson's Ratio Structures. |
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| Authors: | Liu, Zepeng1 (AUTHOR), Liu, Shaogang2 (AUTHOR) liusg2006@tust.edu.cn, Chen, Bai1 (AUTHOR) |
| Source: | Polymers (20734360). May2026, Vol. 18 Issue 9, p1039. 27p. |
| Subjects: | Shape memory effect, Honeycomb structures, Soft robotics, Auxetic materials, Three-dimensional printing, Response surfaces (Statistics), Thermoplastic composites |
| Abstract: | This research systematically investigates the shape memory properties of re-entrant hexagonal negative Poisson's ratio (NPR) honeycomb structures fabricated via 4D printing, using polyethylene terephthalate glycol (PETG) and polylactic acid (PLA) as comparative materials. Periodic honeycomb models with varied wall thicknesses and structural unit angles were designed, and their effects on shape recovery time and recovery rate were examined. Response surface methodology (RSM) based on a Box–Behnken design was employed to optimize key process parameters, including the wall thickness, structural unit angle, and mold pressing angle. The results demonstrate that PETG exhibits significantly superior shape memory performance compared to PLA, characterized by a shorter recovery time and higher recovery rate under thermal stimulation. Through RSM optimization, the optimal parameter combination was identified as a wall thickness of 0.5 mm, a structural unit angle of 65°, and a mold pressing angle of 135°, which was subsequently validated experimentally, demonstrating a high degree of consistency between predicted and actual outcomes. This study not only clarifies the influence of the structural parameters on the shape memory behavior of NPR honeycomb systems but also provides parameter guidance and a practical experimental basis for the application of PETG in 4D-printed intelligent structures, with potential implications for soft robotics, aerospace, and biomedical devices. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| Abstract: | This research systematically investigates the shape memory properties of re-entrant hexagonal negative Poisson's ratio (NPR) honeycomb structures fabricated via 4D printing, using polyethylene terephthalate glycol (PETG) and polylactic acid (PLA) as comparative materials. Periodic honeycomb models with varied wall thicknesses and structural unit angles were designed, and their effects on shape recovery time and recovery rate were examined. Response surface methodology (RSM) based on a Box–Behnken design was employed to optimize key process parameters, including the wall thickness, structural unit angle, and mold pressing angle. The results demonstrate that PETG exhibits significantly superior shape memory performance compared to PLA, characterized by a shorter recovery time and higher recovery rate under thermal stimulation. Through RSM optimization, the optimal parameter combination was identified as a wall thickness of 0.5 mm, a structural unit angle of 65°, and a mold pressing angle of 135°, which was subsequently validated experimentally, demonstrating a high degree of consistency between predicted and actual outcomes. This study not only clarifies the influence of the structural parameters on the shape memory behavior of NPR honeycomb systems but also provides parameter guidance and a practical experimental basis for the application of PETG in 4D-printed intelligent structures, with potential implications for soft robotics, aerospace, and biomedical devices. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| ISSN: | 20734360 |
| DOI: | 10.3390/polym18091039 |
