# title
Toward Standardized Microscale Tensile Testing for Two-Photon Polymerization-Fabricated Materials in Liquid.

# abstract
Two-photon polymerization (TPP) enables the fabrication of intricate 3D microstructures with submicron precision, offering significant potential in biomedical applications like tissue engineering. In such applications, to print materials and structures with defined mechanics, it is crucial to understand how TPP printing parameters impact the material properties in a physiologically relevant liquid environment. Herein, an experimental approach utilizing microscale tensile testing (TT) for the systematic measurement of TPP-fabricated microfibers submerged in liquid as a function of printing parameters is introduced. Using a diurethane dimethacrylate-based resin, the influence of printing parameters on microfiber geometry is first explored, demonstrating cross-sectional areas ranging from 1 to 36m2. Tensile testing reveals Young's moduli between 0.5 and 1.5GPa and yield strengths from 10 to 60MPa. The experimental data show an excellent fit with the Ogden hyperelastic polymer model, which enables a detailed analysis of how variations in writing speed, laser power, and printing path influence the mechanical properties of TPP microfibers. The TT method is also showcased for evaluating multiple commercial resins and for performing cyclic loading experiments. Collectively, this study builds a foundation toward a standardized microscale tensile testing framework to characterize the mechanical properties of TPP printed structures.

# authorList[]
Minnick, G., Goldsmith, T., Tajvidi Safa, B., Ostadi Moghaddam, A., Rosenbohm, J., Lavrik, N. V., Gao, W., & Yang, R.