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Shape memory behavior and recovery force of 4D printed laminated Miura-origami structures subjected to compressive loading

  • Yang Liu
  • , Wei Zhang
  • , Fenghua Zhang
  • , Xin Lan
  • , Jinsong Leng
  • , Shuang Liu
  • , Xinqiao Jia
  • , Chase Cotton
  • , Baozhong Sun
  • , Bohong Gu*
  • , Tsu Wei Chou
  • *Corresponding author for this work
  • Donghua University
  • University of Delaware

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Abstract

Four-dimensionally (4D) printed origami structures have great potential for applications in actuators and reconfigurable devices by taking the advantages of 3D printing technology and shape memory polymers. This study focuses on the shape recovery progression of 4D printed laminated Miura-origami tessellations and tubes under compressive load-induced unfolding and folding. Recovery forces of the specimens are characterized by dynamic mechanical analysis (DMA) experiments. The shape recovery behavior and recovery force are significantly influenced by the shape recovery temperature and loading pattern. The high shape recovery capability of the specimens are signified by the shape recovery ratio of over 94% and volume changes of up to 289%. Lastly, the actuator application of a 4D printed laminated Miura-origami structure has been demonstrated.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)233-242
Number of pages10
JournalComposites Part B: Engineering
Volume153
DOIs
StatePublished - 15 Nov 2018

Keywords

  • 4D printing
  • Miura-origami
  • Recovery force
  • Shape memory behavior

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