November 17, 2025ACS Nano

4D Printing of Silica Glass Microstructures Based on Capillary-Force-Assisted Assembly

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4D printing enables improved silica glass microstructures in additive manufacturing, suggesting new fabrication possibilities.

Silica glass microstructures manufactured using 4D printing show enhanced morphing capabilities, enabling complex geometries.
Experimental results include successfully created hollow microarchitectures, a feat not achievable with traditional methods.
Capillary-force-assisted assembly was key in transforming precursor structures into advanced microfabrications with high transparency.
This approach highlights the potential for significant improvements in the stability of advanced materials compared to basic polymer structures.

Tao et al. (2025) studied this question.

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