Interfacial Regulation for 3D Printing based on Slice-Based Photopolymerization

Area of Science:

• Additive Manufacturing
• Materials Science
• Polymer Science

Background:

• 3D printing (additive manufacturing) creates structures from computer-aided designs without molds.
• Light-based 3D printing excels in tunable manufacturing of polymer-based materials.
• Recent advancements in slice- and light-based 3D printing show promise but require improvements in continuity, process control, and detail fidelity.

Purpose of the Study:

• To review interfacial regulation strategies in slice- and light-based 3D printing.
• To identify methods for improving printing continuity, process control, and printed object characteristics.
• To propose strategies for fabricating complex 3D structures using external fields.

Main Methods:

• Review and synthesis of existing literature on interfacial regulation in 3D printing.
• Analysis of challenges in current slice- and light-based 3D printing techniques.
• Exploration of external field applications for advanced 3D structure construction.

Main Results:

• Interfacial regulation is key to enhancing printing continuity and process control.
• Current methods present limitations in versatility and detail control for complex geometries.
• External fields offer potential for fabricating distinct and intricate 3D structures.

Conclusions:

• Interfacial regulation strategies are crucial for advancing slice- and light-based 3D printing.
• Future developments should focus on integrating external fields for enhanced fabrication capabilities.
• Continued research in these areas will drive innovation in complex 3D structure manufacturing.