journal article·2026-05Open access

Precise Tailoring 3D Printed In Situ Toughening Low‐k Microwave Transparent Structure via Thiol‐acrylate Chain Transfer Behavior

Ce Bian, Kai Zheng, Ruoyu Chen, Wansong Gu, Guanxiang Zhong, Difei Liang, Longjiang Deng, Hetao Chu

Advanced Science· Volume 13· Issue 29

Abstract

ABSTRACT The unique electromagnetic properties of triazine resins have enabled their growing use in advanced low‐dielectric (low‐ k ) materials. However, their low printability and high brittleness severely restrict engineering applications. Conventional plasticization strategies that enhance printability often compromise dielectric and mechanical properties. Herein, an in situ thiol–acrylate chain transfer‐mediated toughening strategy is introduced for Digital Light Processing (DLP) printing. A triazine‐based resin system comprising THEICTA, isobornyl acrylate (IBOA), and polysulfide rubber (PSR) is formulated into a low‐viscosity (η < 150 cP), highly photosensitive ink, enabling 50 µm resolution printing while preserving a low dielectric constant. Compared with the homopolymer of triazine resin, the topology‐optimized molecular network simultaneously delivers a 462.4% increase in elongation at break, a 640.5% improvement in toughness, a high tensile strength (45.7 MPa), and a low dielectric constant ( ε′ = 2.66). Benefiting from its excellent printability, a printed gyroid lattice‐filled plate (100 µm wall thickness) achieves 92% transmittance at 10 GHz under a 50° incidence angle following structural optimization.
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OpenAlex topics: Synthesis and properties of polymers · Nanomaterials and Printing Technologies · Epoxy Resin Curing Processes

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National Engineering Research Center of Electromagnetic Radiation Control Materials University of Electronic Science and Technology of China (UESTC) Chengdu China

Key Laboratory of Multispectral Absorbing Materials and Structures of Ministry of Education University of Electronic Science and Technology of China (UESTC) Chengdu China

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