Polymer Design for 3D Printing Elastomers: Recent Advances in Structure, Properties, and Printing

Jana Herzberger; Justin M. Sirrine; Christopher B. Williams; Timothy E. Long

doi:10.1016/j.progpolymsci.2019.101144

Polymer Design for 3D Printing Elastomers: Recent Advances in Structure, Properties, and Printing

Jana Herzberger, Justin M. Sirrine, Christopher B. Williams, Timothy E. Long

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Abstract

Elastomers are a unique and important class of polymers that enjoy applications in virtually every industry, including healthcare, aerospace, automotive, and apparel. However, due to inherent physical, thermal, and mechanical properties of elastomers, the additive manufacturing (AM) of elastomers remains challenging. These challenges are discussed in the context of various AM processes, including powder bed fusion, material extrusion, and vat photopolymerization. This review provides an in-depth discussion of the current state of silicone and polyurethane polymers for AM, and also discusses polyesters/polycarbonates, liquid crystalline elastomers, and monomer compositions that provide elastomeric properties upon photocuring. Finally, the current state of common, commercially-available elastomers for AM is provided, as well as an outlook for this rapidly progressing field. We expect this review to be useful for any research involved with the additive manufacturing of elastomers.

Original language	English (US)
Article number	101144
Journal	Progress in Polymer Science
Volume	97
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.progpolymsci.2019.101144
State	Published - Oct 2019
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

3D Printing
Elastomers
Vat Photopolymerization and Additive Manufacturing

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Ceramics and Composites
Surfaces and Interfaces
Polymers and Plastics
Organic Chemistry
Materials Chemistry

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