Shape programming of liquid crystal elastomers
A Rešetič - Communications Chemistry, 2024 - nature.com
Liquid crystal elastomers (LCEs) are shape-morphing materials that demonstrate reversible
actuation when exposed to external stimuli, such as light or heat. The actuation's complexity …
actuation when exposed to external stimuli, such as light or heat. The actuation's complexity …
4D printing of liquid crystal elastomer composites with continuous fiber reinforcement
Multifunctional composites have been continuously developed for a myriad of applications
with remarkable adaptability to external stimuli and dynamic responsiveness. This study …
with remarkable adaptability to external stimuli and dynamic responsiveness. This study …
Shape-Tunable 4D Printing of LCEs via Cooling Rate Modulation: Stimulus-Free Locking of Actuated State at Room Temperature
Liquid crystal elastomers (LCEs) have garnered considerable attention in the field of four-
dimensional (4D) printing due to their large, reversible, and anisotropic shape-morphing …
dimensional (4D) printing due to their large, reversible, and anisotropic shape-morphing …
A review of curved crease origami: design, analysis, and applications
Origami structures with morphing behaviours and unique mechanical properties are useful
in aerospace deployable structures, soft robots and mechanical metamaterials. Curved …
in aerospace deployable structures, soft robots and mechanical metamaterials. Curved …
Applications of liquid crystal planer optical elements based on photoalignment technology in display and photonic devices
F Chen, J Zheng, C Xing, J Sang, T Shen - Displays, 2024 - Elsevier
Liquid crystal (LC) planar optical elements (POEs) based on photoalignment technology
have emerged as a promising approach to manipulating light in various ways. Owing to the …
have emerged as a promising approach to manipulating light in various ways. Owing to the …
[HTML][HTML] Liquid Crystal Elastomers for Actuation: A Perspective on Structure-Property-Function Relation
Liquid crystal elastomers (LCEs) have long held significant promise as materials for artificial
muscles and smart actuators. Recent advancements in this field have introduced innovative …
muscles and smart actuators. Recent advancements in this field have introduced innovative …
Movable type printing-inspired information storage enabled by self-healable fluorescent liquid crystal elastomers
J Gao, X Cong, Y Tang, J Guo - Science China Materials, 2024 - Springer
The development of information storage materials plays a key role in the advancement of the
information society. However, the storage of fluorescent information using photoresponsive …
information society. However, the storage of fluorescent information using photoresponsive …
[HTML][HTML] Splay aligned liquid crystal network photoactuators for integrated microfluidic pumps
C Schmidleithner, Y You, F Staniszewski… - Sensors and Actuators B …, 2024 - Elsevier
As lab-on-a-chip devices aim to incorporate complex and multi-step microfluidic workflows,
active fluid control within these platforms is critical. We use a splay aligned liquid crystal …
active fluid control within these platforms is critical. We use a splay aligned liquid crystal …
[HTML][HTML] 3D printing of reprogrammable liquid crystal elastomers with exchangeable boronic ester bonds
X Yu, C Liu, L Wang, T Li, L Yuan, J Yang, R Xiao… - Giant, 2024 - Elsevier
Liquid crystal elastomers (LCEs) are a kind of soft actuating materials with large reversible
deformation ability, which can work as the “motor” to exhibit complex deformations and drive …
deformation ability, which can work as the “motor” to exhibit complex deformations and drive …