journal article·2025-03-03

4D Printed Butterfly-Inspired Hydrogel Structures: Simple Strategies for Multiform Morphing

Jianchen Zheng, Haibo Yu, Jingang Wang, Yuzhao Zhang, Hongji Guo, Ye Qiu, Xiaoduo Wang, Lianqing Liu, Wen Jung Li

ACS Materials Letters· Volume 7· Issue 3
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Abstract

4D printing enables three-dimensional structures to respond dynamically to external stimuli, significantly expanding their functional potential. While most hydrogel-based 4D printing using femtosecond laser two-photon polymerization focuses on material functionalization and structural design, little attention has been given to achieving intelligent deformation by modifying the scanning strategy. Inspired by the layered architecture of butterfly wings, we introduce a novel approach to fabricate diverse convoluted deformation structures. By combining morphological and mechanical property analysis with a two-photon one-step 4D printing strategy, we demonstrate precise control over deformation behavior. Furthermore, we showcase the ability to fabricate customized deformation structures on demand employed for actuation and sensing by adjusting scanning methods. This simple and flexible one-step 4D printing method represents a significant advancement in micro- and nanoscale sensing and fabrication, offering new possibilities for responsive hydrogel systems.
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OpenAlex topics: Advanced Materials and Mechanics · Micro and Nano Robotics · Modular Robots and Swarm Intelligence

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Affiliations

State Key Laboratory of Robotics

Shenyang Institute of Automation, Chinese Academy of Sciences

University of Chinese Academy of Sciences

School of Future Technology

Shanghai University

Department of Mechanical Engineering

City University of Hong Kong

Funding

Research Grants Council, University Grants Committee · National Key Research and Development Program of China · National Natural Science Foundation of China · Chinese Academy of Sciences

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