The Role of Crosslinker Molecular Structure on Mechanical and Light-Actuation Properties in Liquid Crystalline Networks.
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DOI: 10.1002/marc.202200958
Abstract: Phase behavior modulation of liquid crystalline molecules can be addressed by structural modification at molecular level. Starting from a rigid rod-like core -, e.g., composed by aromatic rings - reduction of the symmetry or increase… read more here.
Keywords: crystalline networks; light actuation; crystalline; properties liquid ... See more keywords
Cell instructive Liquid Crystalline Networks for myotube formation
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DOI: 10.1016/j.isci.2021.103077
Abstract: Summary Development of biological tissues in vitro is not a trivial task and requires the correct maturation of the selected cell line. To this aim, many attempts were done mainly by mimicking the biological environment… read more here.
Keywords: instructive liquid; crystalline networks; liquid crystalline; cell instructive ... See more keywords