Stereolithographic 3D Printing Of Extrinsically Self-healing Composites
- Submitting institution
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The University of Hull
- Unit of assessment
- 12 - Engineering
- Output identifier
- 1236942
- Type
- D - Journal article
- DOI
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10.1038/s41598-018-36828-9
- Title of journal
- Scientific Reports
- Article number
- 388
- First page
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- Volume
- 9
- Issue
- 1
- ISSN
- 2045-2322
- Open access status
- Compliant
- Month of publication
- January
- Year of publication
- 2019
- URL
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- Supplementary information
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- Output has been delayed by COVID-19
- No
- COVID-19 affected output statement
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- Forensic science
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- Criminology
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- Interdisciplinary
- No
- Number of additional authors
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10
- Research group(s)
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- Proposed double-weighted
- No
- Reserve for an output with double weighting
- No
- Additional information
- This paper advances polymer engineering by merging, for the first time, two technologies that are each of major significance in the field, i.e. the 3D printing of composites with use of extrinsic self-healing capabilities. The resulting new technique, which involves the addition of microcapsules to commercially available resins and inks, provides enhanced processing flexibility. It gives the opportunity to make readily modifiable materials with a range of functionalities, such as flame-retardant light-weight composites and durable, bespoke structures which maintain long-term structural integrity, e.g. for personalised medical devices.
- Author contribution statement
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- Non-English
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- English abstract
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