Highlights•Described about basic differences between 3D & 4D printing technologies •Illustrated different smart self healing material & Technologies.•Listed various potential applications in the emerging areas of engineering.•Described the procedure for selection of suitable material for 4D printing.•Includes data on recent developments, challenges in 4D printing technologies.
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