Humidity- and Photo-Induced Mechanical Actuation of Cross-Linked Liquid Crystal Polymers.
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DOI: 10.1002/adma.201604792
Abstract: Azobenzene-containing cross-linked liquid crystal polymer films without hydrophilic groups exhibit dual-responsivity to humidity and UV light. The films realize not only a series of large and sophisticated contactless motions by utilizing moisture, including an inchworm… read more here.
Keywords: cross linked; liquid crystal; humidity; linked liquid ... See more keywords
Dual-Cross-linked Liquid Crystal Hydrogels with Controllable Viscoelasticity for Regulating Cell Behaviors.
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DOI: 10.1021/acsami.2c02689
Abstract: The liquid crystal properties and viscoelasticity of the natural bone extracellular matrix (ECM) play a decisive role in guiding cell behavior, conducting cell signals, and regulating mineralization. Here, we develop a facile approach for preparing… read more here.
Keywords: crystal; cross linked; linked liquid; liquid crystal ... See more keywords