Ezgi Pulatsu
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About
Dr. Ezgi Pulatsu is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of additive manufacturing and smart materials, with a primary focus on 4D printing—the fabrication of objects that can transform shape or function over time in response to environmental stimuli. Her most cited work, "4D printing of polyurethane paint-based composites" (2019, 80 citations), introduced a simple, low-cost method for printing waterborne polyurethane composites enhanced with carboxymethyl cellulose and silicon oxide. This breakthrough demonstrated that everyday polyurethane paint could be repurposed as a responsive material, significantly lowering the barrier to entry for 4D printing research. By leveraging polyurethane’s inherent shape-memory and moisture-responsive properties, Pulatsu’s work has opened new avenues for sustainable, accessible smart materials. Her contributions are particularly notable for their practical, scalable approach—moving 4D printing from expensive, specialized labs toward broader industrial and educational use. With growing citation impact, Dr. Pulatsu is recognized as a key voice in advancing functional, stimuli-responsive composites, inspiring future work in self-assembling structures, biomedical devices, and adaptive architecture.
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- 14D printing of polyurethane paint-based composites80 citations · 2019