Fatigue properties of 3D-printed polymeric metamaterials: A review

Authors

Ani Daniel, Edith Cowan UniversityFollow
Hamed Bakhtiari, Edith Cowan UniversityFollow
Alireza Nouri
Barun K. Das, Edith Cowan UniversityFollow
Muhammad Aamir, Edith Cowan UniversityFollow
Majid Tolouei-Rad, Edith Cowan UniversityFollow

Author Identifier

Ani Daniel: https://orcid.org/0009-0004-1687-3292

Hamed Bakhtiari: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1955-7768

Barun K. Das: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5687-4768

Muhammad Aamir: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0733-919X

Majid Tolouei-Rad: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9920-0808

Document Type

Journal Article

Publication Title

Smart Materials in Manufacturing

Volume

3

Publisher

Elsevier

School

Centre for Advanced Materials and Manufacturing / School of Engineering

Publication Unique Identifier

10.1016/j.smmf.2025.100076

RAS ID

78284

Funders

Edith Cowan University

Comments

Daniel, A., Bakhtiari, H., Nouri, A., Das, B. K., Aamir, M., & Tolouei-Rad, M. (2025). Fatigue properties of 3D-printed polymeric metamaterials: A review. Smart Materials in Manufacturing, 3, 100076. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.smmf.2025.100076

Abstract

The present article provides an in-depth review of the fatigue properties of polymeric metamaterials, with particular emphasis on those manufactured using 3D printing techniques. Despite the significant potential of 3D-printed metamaterial polymers in the biomedical field, there has been limited studies dedicated to their fatigue behaviour. The article highlights the significance of fatigue behaviour in determining the reliability and longevity of polymeric materials under cyclic loading, which is crucial for biomedical applications. The effects of different 3D printing parameters, metamaterial designs, and polymer properties on fatigue life are explored. The fatigue response of metamaterials depends on material properties, geometric factors, and 3D printing parameters. Metamaterial geometries with sharp corners and high stress concentration zones have shown to be prone to early fatigue failure. Besides, thermal fatigue can contribute to fatigue damage of metamaterials particularly at high loading frequencies. Optimising designs for smooth geometries and considering thermal conductivity in polymers are crucial for enhancing fatigue resistance and durability in 3D printed metamaterials. The review emphasises the role of advanced computational modelling, combined with experimental studies, in optimising metamaterial design and manufacturing processes of polymers. The goal is to enhance fatigue resistance and expand their applications, particularly in the biomedical field.

DOI

10.1016/j.smmf.2025.100076

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