Xolography for Volumetric 3D Printing of Thermoplastic Materials: Understanding of the Correlation between Solubility and Resolution

ACS Applied Polymer Materials 2026

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Authors: Emile Goldbach, Lucile Halbardier, Maxime Michelas, Nathaniel Corrigan, Céline Croutxé-Barghorn, Cyrille Boyer, Xavier Allonas
DOI: 10.1021/acsapm.5c03756
Cited by: 3
References: 24

Abstract

This study investigates the volumetric 3D printing of thermoplastic materials using xolography. Employing the Hoftyzer and Van Krevelen model to estimate solubility parameters, we explored various factors influencing the printing process, including resin viscosity and polarity, and polymer solubility in the resins. Three strategies were implemented to increase printing resolution in xolography by increasing the resin viscosity, enhancing the resin polarity, and incorporating monomers with strong hydrogen-bonding capabilities. These strategies promoted polymer precipitation at lower monomer conversions, enabling the fabrication of high-resolution thermoplastic 3D structures via xolography. Importantly, the printed materials demonstrated solubility in selected solvents, highlighting their potential for further processing or recycling.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Additive Manufacturing and 3D Printing Technologies Nanofabrication and Lithography Techniques Polymer Foaming and Composites

Publication details

Journal / source
ACS Applied Polymer Materials
Publisher
American Chemical Society (ACS)
Volume
8
Issue
3
Pages
1742–1748
Publication date
27 January 2026
Language
EN