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Abstract
Stereolithography-based three-dimensional (3D) printing technology is widely employed in various industries, including manufacturing, healthcare, energy, biomedical, art, and other fields. However, precision issues, such as dimensional shrinkage and structural warping, significantly hinder its wide application. In this study, we present a straightforward and efficient yet general strategy to enhance structural fidelity by incorporating thermally expandable microspheres into photosensitive resins. We found that this reduction substantially mitigates the volume shrinkage below 3.98% compared to over 10% for commercial photosensitive resins. Precision improves significantly, with dimensional deviation at just 0.035% compared to over 0.1% with commercial options. Furthermore, due to the low filling ratio, the improvement in 3D printing precision did not affect the mechanical properties; thus, it does not affect applications where those photosensitive resins are originally targeted. Our method represents an effective strategy to improve the 3D printing resolution of photosensitive resins, thus opening directions for high-precision 3D printing technology.
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Cell Reports Physical Science, a premium open-access journal from Cell Press, features high-quality, cutting-edge research spanning the physical sciences. It serves as an open forum fostering collaboration among physical scientists while championing open science principles. Published works must signify significant advancements in fundamental insight or technological applications within fields such as chemistry, physics, materials science, energy science, engineering, and related interdisciplinary studies. In addition to longer articles, the journal considers impactful short-form reports and short reviews covering recent literature in emerging fields. Continually adapting to the evolving open science landscape, the journal reviews its policies to align with community consensus and best practices.