Shape Morphing by Topological Patterns and Profiles in Laser-Cut Liquid Crystal Elastomer Kirigami.
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DOI: 10.1021/acsami.2c20295
Abstract: Programming shape changes in soft materials requires precise control of the directionality and magnitude of their mechanical response. Among ordered soft materials, liquid crystal elastomers (LCEs) exhibit remarkable and programmable shape shifting when their molecular… read more here.
Keywords: topological patterns; kirigami; morphing topological; liquid crystal ... See more keywords