MXene‐Based Flexible Memory and Neuromorphic Devices
Small, EarlyView.The unique two‐dimensional structure, excellent electrical conductivity, and diverse surface groups of MXenes have garnered significant attention. Coupled with their exceptional flexibility, MXene‐based devices hold immense potential for flexible memory and neuromorphic systems. This review comprehensively discusses the fundamentals of flexible devices,
Yan Li +13 more
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Modeling of Photodynamic Self-Oscillation Based on a Suspended Liquid Crystal Elastomer Ball System. [PDF]
Polymers (Basel)Li L, Dai Y, Zhao J.
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Physical Anchoring‐Assisted Mechanically Guided Assembly for Material‐Independent 3D Mesostructures
Small, EarlyView.Conventional mechanically guided 3D assembly relies on selective chemical bonding between 2D precursors and elastomeric substrates, imposing fundamental limitations on material compatibility and scalability. Here, we present a physically anchored, buckling‐guided assembly platform based on a rod array patterned elastomeric substrate (RPES).
Yeonhee Heo +7 more
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Phase-transition-induced dynamic surface wrinkle pattern on gradient photo-crosslinking liquid crystal elastomer. [PDF]
Nat CommunWen T +5 more
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Small, EarlyView.Channel geometry is used to pattern activity in acoustically energized active liquid crystals, producing controlled, directional transport of topological defects. The mechanism is revealed by experiment and minimal modeling, offering a new design principle for programmable topological transport and active microfluidic architectures. ABSTRACT Patterning
Antonio Tavera‐Vázquez +3 more
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Self-Oscillations of Submerged Liquid Crystal Elastomer Beams Driven by Light and Self-Shadowing. [PDF]
J ElastNorouzikudiani R, Teresi L, DeSimone A.
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Enhanced Actuation Stability of Liquid Crystal Elastomer Actuators With Diels–Alder Dynamic Bonds
Small, EarlyView.By leveraging furan substitution, enhanced thermal stability during actuation of liquid crystal elastomers (LCEs) with Diels–Alder dynamic (DA) bonds was achieved. This work demonstrates that 3‐substituted furan broadens the actuation window of LCEs with DA bonds and enables superior thermomechanical stability and cycling performance at elevated ...
Konstantinos Stamatis +8 more
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Light-Powered Self-Translation of an Asymmetric Friction Slider Using a Liquid Crystal Elastomer String Oscillator. [PDF]
Polymers (Basel)Ge D, Duan J, Bao W, Liang H.
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Chemical Recycling as a Tool for Enabling a Second Life for Polyesters
SusMat, EarlyView.This review presents the elucidation of the life cycle of main polyesters, detailing end‐of‐life methods, with focus of solvolysis technologies, then an analysis of LCA and TEA on literature data, an original data analytic, and, finally, a current industrial mapping of the main processes with a critical perspective on the plastic life‐cycle ecosystem ...
Nícolas Soares Urruth +5 more
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Self-Oscillation of Liquid Crystal Elastomer Fiber-Slide System Driven by Self-Flickering Light Source. [PDF]
Polymers (Basel)Ge D, Hong Q, Liu X, Liang H.
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