Unlocking Entropic Elasticity of Nematic Elastomers Through Light and Dynamic Adhesion
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DOI: 10.1002/admi.202100672
Abstract: Nematic liquid crystal elastomers (LCEs) generally show soft elasticity, masking entropic elasticity inherent in crosslinked networks. They macroscopically deform with little stress increase under straining because of the soft shear mode attained by nematic director… read more here.
Keywords: elasticity; unlocking entropic; nematic elastomers; entropic elasticity ... See more keywords
Photomechanical coupling in photoactive nematic elastomers
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jmps.2020.104115
Abstract: Abstract Photoactive nematic elastomers are soft rubbery solids that undergo deformation when illuminated. They are made by incorporating photoactive molecules like azobenzene into nematic liquid crystal elastomers. Since its initial demonstration in 2001, it has… read more here.
Keywords: photoactive nematic; coupling photoactive; nematic elastomers; stress ... See more keywords