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4D Printing of Magnetically Functionalized Chainmail for Exoskeletal Biomedical Applications

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  13 March 2019

Anna R. Ploszajski Open the ORCID record for Anna R. Ploszajski [Opens in a new window] ,
Richard Jackson ,
Mark Ransley  and
Mark Miodownik
Anna R. Ploszajski*
Affiliation:
Department of Mechanical Engineering, University College London, Roberts Engineering Building, Torrington Place, London, UK, WC1E 7JE Institute of Making, University College London, Malet Place, London, UK, WC1E 7JE
Richard Jackson
Affiliation:
Department of Mechanical Engineering, University College London, Roberts Engineering Building, Torrington Place, London, UK, WC1E 7JE Institute of Making, University College London, Malet Place, London, UK, WC1E 7JE
Mark Ransley
Affiliation:
Department of Mechanical Engineering, University College London, Roberts Engineering Building, Torrington Place, London, UK, WC1E 7JE Institute of Making, University College London, Malet Place, London, UK, WC1E 7JE
Mark Miodownik
Affiliation:
Department of Mechanical Engineering, University College London, Roberts Engineering Building, Torrington Place, London, UK, WC1E 7JE Institute of Making, University College London, Malet Place, London, UK, WC1E 7JE
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*(Email: [email protected])
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Abstract

Chainmail fabrics manufactured by selective laser sintering 3D printing have been magnetically functionalized to create a lightweight, 4D printed, actuating fabric. The post-processing method involves submerging the porous prints in commercial ferrofluid (oil-based magnetic liquid), followed by drying under heat. The actuation of the chainmail has been simulated using a rigid multi-body physics engine, and qualitatively matches experiment. Such magnetically actuating fabrics have potential to make thin, lightweight and comfortable wearable assistive devices.

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3D printingmagnetic
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MRS Advances , Volume 4 , Issue 23: Biomaterials and Soft Materials , 2019 , pp. 1361 - 1366
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Copyright © Materials Research Society 2019 

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