journal article·2025-09-10Open access

A review of 4D printed continuous fiber‐reinforced polymer composites: Materials, structures, and applications

Guocheng Liu, Ning Hu, Yabin Duan, Wenting Wei, Lei Yang, Chunze Yan

Polymer Composites· Volume 46· Issue 13

Abstract

Abstract Four‐dimensional (4D) printing, as a revolutionary additive manufacturing technology, is receiving increasing attention and research nowadays. Further, the combination of 4D printing and continuous fiber‐reinforced polymer composites (CFRPCs) has provided new ideas for designing and manufacturing composite structures with customized functions. Herein, a systematic analysis of the research status of 4D printed CFRPCs is presented. Smart materials such as shape memory polymers (SMPs) can be utilized to manufacture CFRPCs to achieve shape change over time. Firstly, the shape memory mechanism of SMPs is analyzed, and the 4D printing process of CFRPCs is introduced. Furthermore, the polymer matrix, continuous fiber reinforcements, and actuation methods of 4D printed CFRPCs are classified and elaborated. Subsequently, various 4D printed structures of CFRPCs, including honeycomb structures, auxetic structures, and active origami, are summarized. Moreover, the application prospects of 4D printing technology for CFRPCs in different fields are discussed. Finally, an outlook on future development directions for 4D printed CFRPCs is provided. Highlights The shape memory mechanism and the 4D printing of CFRPCs are introduced. Different kinds of 4D printed CFRPCs and structures are classified. The application prospects of 4D printed CFRPCs are discussed. An outlook on future development for 4D printed CFRPCs is provided.
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OpenAlex topics: Advanced Materials and Mechanics · Additive Manufacturing and 3D Printing Technologies · Advanced Sensor and Energy Harvesting Materials

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Affiliations

Hubei Key Laboratory of Advanced Technology for Automotive Components Wuhan University of Technology Wuhan China

School of Automotive Engineering Wuhan University of Technology Wuhan China

State Key Laboratory of Materials Processing and Die & Mould Technology Huazhong University of Science and Technology Wuhan China

School of Transportation and Logistics Engineering Wuhan University of Technology Wuhan China

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