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