Eva Sanchez‐Rexach

University of the Basque Country, University of Washington

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248

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About

Eva Sanchez‐Rexach is a leading researcher at the intersection of sustainable chemistry and advanced manufacturing, pioneering the development of novel materials for 3D and 4D printing. Her work focuses on creating functional, stimuli-responsive polymers and nanocomposites for applications in soft robotics, wearable electronics, and biomedical devices. Her most impactful contribution is her 2020 review on sustainable materials for additive manufacturing, which has garnered 188 citations and serves as a foundational resource for the field. She has also achieved notable breakthroughs in 4D printing, demonstrating photothermally responsive shape-memory nanocomposites using protein and gold nanorods (36 citations), enabling remote activation for smart devices. Additionally, her development of 3D-printed ionic liquid polymer networks for stretchable conductive sensors (24 citations) addresses a critical need for customizable, flexible electronics. Sanchez‐Rexach’s work is distinguished by its integration of bio-inspired and sustainable principles, pushing the boundaries of what can be fabricated with advanced manufacturing techniques. Her research not only advances fundamental materials science but also paves the way for next-generation technologies in healthcare and robotics.