Kularatne et al., 2017 - Google Patents
Liquid crystal elastomer actuators: Synthesis, alignment, and applicationsKularatne et al., 2017
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- Kularatne R
- Kim H
- Boothby J
- Ware T
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- Journal of Polymer Science Part B: Polymer Physics
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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 with unique properties such as thermal actuation, anisotropic swelling, and soft elasticity. As …
- 239000004997 Liquid crystal elastomers (LCEs) 0 title abstract description 253
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