3D printed reversible shape changing soft actuators assisted by liquid crystal elastomers.
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DOI: 10.1039/c7sm00759k
Abstract: In this work, we advance printed active composites by combining 3D printing, printed electronics, and liquid crystal elastomers (LCEs) to achieve soft actuators with free-standing two-way shape changing behaviors. Incorporated LCE strips are activated by… read more here.
Keywords: soft actuators; shape; liquid crystal; shape changing ... See more keywords