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ArticleNature communications2023

Light-oriented 3D printing of liquid crystal/photocurable resins and in-situ enhancement of mechanical performance.

Xiaolu Sun, Shaoyun Chen, Bo Qu, Rui Wang, Yanyu Zheng, Xiaoying Liu, Wenjie Li, Jianhong Gao, Qinhui Chen, Dongxian Zhuo

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10 authors.

Xiaolu Sun *College of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Quanzhou Normal University, Quanzhou, Fujian, 362000, P. R. China.
Shaoyun Chen *College of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Quanzhou Normal University, Quanzhou, Fujian, 362000, P. R. China. chshaoy@qztc.edu.cn.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-1240-1795
Bo QuCollege of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Quanzhou Normal University, Quanzhou, Fujian, 362000, P. R. China.
Rui WangCollege of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Quanzhou Normal University, Quanzhou, Fujian, 362000, P. R. China.
Yanyu ZhengCollege of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Quanzhou Normal University, Quanzhou, Fujian, 362000, P. R. China.
Xiaoying LiuCollege of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Quanzhou Normal University, Quanzhou, Fujian, 362000, P. R. China.
Wenjie LiCollege of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Quanzhou Normal University, Quanzhou, Fujian, 362000, P. R. China.
Jianhong GaoCollege of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Quanzhou Normal University, Quanzhou, Fujian, 362000, P. R. China.
Qinhui ChenCollege of Chemistry and Materials Science, Fujian Normal University, Fuzhou, Fujian, 350007, P. R. China. chenqh@fjnu.edu.cn.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-5377-4136
Dongxian ZhuoCollege of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Quanzhou Normal University, Quanzhou, Fujian, 362000, P. R. China. dxzhuo@qztc.edu.cn.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-9230-9392

Funding

Fujian Provincial Department of Science and Technology (Department of Science and Technology of Fujian Province) 2019J01730Fujian Provincial Department of Science and Technology (Department of Science and Technology of Fujian Province) 2019Y0042Fujian Provincial Department of Science and Technology (Department of Science and Technology of Fujian Province) 2020H0045Fujian Provincial Department of Science and Technology (Department of Science and Technology of Fujian Province) 2020J01150Fujian Provincial Department of Science and Technology (Department of Science and Technology of Fujian Province) 2020J01770Fujian Provincial Department of Science and Technology (Department of Science and Technology of Fujian Province) 2020J01773Fujian Provincial Department of Science and Technology (Department of Science and Technology of Fujian Province) 2021J01963National Natural Science Foundation of China (National Science Foundation of China) 51773038National Natural Science Foundation of China (National Science Foundation of China) 52103356
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Additive manufacturing technology has significantly impacted contemporary industries due to its ability to generate intricate computer-designed geometries. However, 3D-printed polymer parts often possess limited application potential, primarily because of their weak mechanical attributes. To overcome this drawback, this study formulates liquid crystal/photocurable resins suitable for the stereolithography technique by integrating 4'-pentyl-4-cyanobiphenyl with a photosensitive acrylic resin. This study demonstrates that stereolithography facilitates the precise modulation of the existing liquid crystal morphology within the resin. Furthermore, the orientation of the liquid crystal governs the oriented polymerization of monomers or prepolymers bearing acrylate groups. The products of this 3D printing approach manifest anisotropic behavior. Remarkably, when utilizing liquid crystal/photocurable resins, the resulting 3D-printed objects are approximately twice as robust as those created using commercial resins in terms of their tensile, flexural, and impact properties. This pioneering approach holds promise for realizing autonomously designed structures that remain elusive with present additive manufacturing techniques.

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