3D‐Printing of Lightweight Cellular Composites

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A new epoxy-based ink is reported, which enables 3D printing of lightweight cellular composites with controlled alignment of multiscale, high-aspectratio fiber reinforcement to create hierarchical structures inspired by balsa wood. Young's modulus values up to 10 times higher than existing commercially available 3D-printed polymers are attainable, while comparable strength values are maintained.

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Cellular and Composite Structures Polymer composites and self-healing Additive Manufacturing and 3D Printing Technologies

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Published in: Advanced Materials

Volume 26, Issue 34, pp. 5930-5935

DOI: 10.1002/adma.201401804

Field-Weighted Citation Impact: 88.86

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3D‐Printing of Lightweight Cellular Composites

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