Printed Liquid Crystal Optical Vortex Beam Generators
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DOI: 10.1002/adom.202400450
Abstract: This study presents an innovative application of inkjet printing technology in the construction of a switchable optical vortex beam generator. The fabrication process involves drop‐on‐demand printing of liquid crystal (LC) droplets that can generate an… read more here.
Keywords: optical vortex; printed liquid; liquid crystal; beam ... See more keywords
Photochemically Induced Propulsion of a 4D Printed Liquid Crystal Elastomer Biomimetic Swimmer (Adv. Sci. 25/2024)
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DOI: 10.1002/advs.202470149
Abstract: 4D Printed Biomimetic Swimmers In article number 2308561, Carlos Sánchez‐Somolinos and coworkers showcase a 4D‐printed liquid crystalline elastomer (LCE) swimmer propelled by moderate UV and green light, eliminating the need for lasers or tracking systems,… read more here.
Keywords: printed liquid; induced propulsion; elastomer; swimmer ... See more keywords
Thermal responses of 3D-printed liquid crystal elastomer microcubes
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DOI: 10.1080/02678292.2025.2499853
Abstract: ABSTRACT Liquid crystal elastomers (LCEs) are stimuli-responsive materials allowing for pre-programed shape changing via precisely tailoring spatially variant orientation, or the director of the liquid crystal mesogens. A considerable challenge remains on fabricating micron-sized LCE… read more here.
Keywords: printed liquid; liquid crystal; director; responses printed ... See more keywords
Flexible Broadband Rectifying Array Antenna Based on Printed Liquid Metal
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DOI: 10.1109/tmtt.2025.3589591
Abstract: As an essential component for wireless power transmission and energy harvesting (EH), rectennas have received increasing attention in recent years. This article presents a flexible rectenna design based on a printed liquid metal additive manufacturing… read more here.
Keywords: printed liquid; liquid metal; based printed; antenna ... See more keywords
3D-Printed Liquid Handling Robot for the Development of Automated Analytical Methods
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DOI: 10.21577/0103-5053.20250114
Abstract: Developing regions facing financial constraints often struggle to access new technological products; however, the affordability and adaptability of 3D printing technologies are transforming this reality. In this study, we propose the development of a versatile,… read more here.
Keywords: detection; system; printed liquid; robot ... See more keywords