Liquid crystalline elastomers (LCEs) are crosslinked polymer networks that combine the
elastic properties of rubber with the anisotropic properties of liquid crystals. Multifunctionality …

Liquid crystal elastomers (LCEs), owing to their intrinsic anisotropic property and capability
of generating programmable complex morphologies under heat, have been widely used for …

Abstract Machines are systems that harness input power to extend or advance function.
Fundamentally, machines are based on the integration of materials with mechanisms to …

The sophistication, complexity and intelligence of biological systems is a continuous source
of inspiration for mankind. Mimicking the natural intelligence to devise tiny systems that are …

Light-driven phenomena both in living systems and nonliving materials have enabled truly
fascinating and incredible dynamic architectures with terrific forms and functions. Recently …

Liquid crystals are the basis of a pervasive technology of the modern era. Yet, as the display
market becomes commoditized, researchers in industry, government and academia are …

Natural soft tissue achieves a rich variety of functionality through a hierarchy of molecular,
microscale, and mesoscale structures and ordering. Inspired by such architectures, we …

Liquid crystal elastomers (LCEs) are a unique class of materials which combine rubber
elasticity with the orientational order of liquid crystals. This combination can lead to materials …

Liquid crystalline elastomers (LCEs) are soft, anisotropic materials that exhibit large shape
transformations when subjected to various stimuli. Here we demonstrate a facile approach to …

Liquid crystal elastomers (LCEs) are a unique class of materials that combine rubber
elasticity with liquid crystalline anisotropy to produce exceptional physical and optical …