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Influence of the porosity on the photoresponse of a liquid crystal elastomer [PDF]
Royal Society Open Science, 2016 Azobenzene containing liquid crystal elastomers (LCEs) are among of the most prominent photoresponsive polymers due to their fast and reversible response to different light stimuli.
Emre Kizilkan +6 more
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Embedded Direct Ink Writing of Thermoset and Elastomeric Polymers via Frontal Polymerization
Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.Embedded frontal polymerization direct ink writing (FP‐DIW) combines frontal ring‐opening metathesis polymerization with embedded 3D printing to decouple deposition from curing. A yield‐stress support bath stabilizes low‐viscosity inks, while on‐demand thermal initiation enables controlled front propagation. This approach expands the accessible feature
Mohammad Tanver Hossain +12 more
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A supramolecular non-mesogenic route towards autonomous liquid crystal elastomer soft robots
Nature CommunicationsLiquid crystal elastomers are unique choices for designing the next generation soft robots. Their synthesis relies exclusively on the polymerization/crosslinking of reactive mesogens with high molecular rigidity, necessitating high energy input to ...
Changfei He +5 more
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Localized soft elasticity in liquid crystal elastomers
Nature Communications, 2016 Ruggedized stretchable electronic devices motivate the development of globally stretchable yet locally stiff materials. Here, Ware et al. programme the self-organization of liquid crystal elastomers to yield stretchable materials of homogenous ...
Taylor H. Ware +4 more
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Reconfigurable Antennas Based on Self-Morphing Liquid Crystalline Elastomers
IEEE Access, 2016 Pattern- and frequency-reconfigurable antennas are developed using metalized liquid crystalline elastomers that can change their geometries from flat to helical shapes.
John S. Gibson +5 more
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Covalent Functionalization of 2D Semiconductors: A Roadmap to Advanced Electronic Devices
Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.This Review presents recent advances in the covalent functionalization strategies for two‐dimensional semiconductors and their implementation in modern technologies. Layered materials are modified through diverse molecular chemistries (e.g., thiols, diazonium salts, alkyl halides, and electron‐deficient species) to tailor their surface properties ...
Ramiro Quirós‐Ovies +2 more
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Computer simulations of liquid crystal polymeric networks and elastomers
, 2011 A review of computer simulations of liquid crystal elastomers, describing mainly lattice ...
G. Skacej, ZANNONI, CLAUDIO
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In Situ Magnetic Ordering and Microfabrication of Liquid Crystal Networks with Discretized Alignment
Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.Miniaturizing liquid crystal network actuators typically demands costly laser writing or digital light processing. A low‐cost photolithography platform couples rotating photomasks with a Halbach magnetic array to discretize in‐plane molecular alignment down to 50 µm, producing programmable, light‐responsive grippers, checkerboards, and origami‐inspired
Matthew Gene Scarfo +3 more
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, 2007 Liquid crystal elastomers are an entirely new physical system, occupying a transitional zone between liquids and solids. This book is the foundation treatise in this emerging field of combined chemistry, physics, mathematics and engineering.
Warner, M., Terentjev, E. M.
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Optical Detection of Cellular Signals at Material Interfaces
Advanced Healthcare Materials, EarlyView.Emerging functional materials are transforming optical detection of cellular signals. This review highlights optical techniques that exploit the unique optical properties of diverse materials to detect and quantify cellular electrical, chemical, and mechanical signals, and discusses key opportunities and challenges.
Xuchen Ren +5 more
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