Table 4.
Stimuli-responsive biopolymers used to develop smart materials for healthcare system.
| Stimuli-responsive biopolymeric composites | AM technology | Stimulus | Applications | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PLA/Fe3O4 | FDM | Magnetic | Tracheal stents | [281] |
| PLA-PCL copolymer | FDM | Temperature | Elbow protection | [282] |
| PCL/Fe3O4/BG | FDM | Magnetic | Bone tissue scaffolds | [283] |
| Collagen/agarose/iron NPs | DIW | Magnetic | Cartilage tissue scaffolds | [284] |
| Gelatin/chitosan | Extrusion | Temperature | Tissue vascularization | [285] |
| PCL/Fe3O4 | SLA | Magnetic | Tissue scaffolds | [286] |
| PEGDA | SLA | Light | Optogenetic muscle | [287] |
| Methacrylated alginate & Methacrylated HA | Extrusion | Humidity | Tissue vascularization | [288] |
| PLA | FDM | Temperature | Protective visors frame | [289] |
| Alginate/glycerin | Extrusion | pH | Skin dressing | [290] |
| PLA/Fe3O4/benzophenone | DIW | Magnetic | Cardiovascular implant | [291] |
| Collagen fibers | Extrusion | Temperature | Left atrial appendage occlusion devices | [292] |