Modular Click Synthesis of Aligned Liquid Crystal Elastomers

Abstract

The overarching objective of the proposed work is to quantify the relationship between network structure and mechanical properties in liquid crystal elastomers (LCEs). Liquid crystal elastomers (LCEs) are shape-responsive materials that combine the elastic properties of a polymer network with the molecular ordering and responsiveness of liquid crystals. The combination of network elasticity, low crosslink density, and liquid crystal ordering results in versatile shape-responsive materials. LCEs have significant potential for biomedical applications, sensors, artificial robots and devices, micro-actuators, responsive surface coatings, and other applications.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 17, 2021
Accession Number
AD1204232

Entities

People

  • Rafael Verduzco

Organizations

  • Rice University

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Communities of Interest

  • Autonomy
  • Biomedical
  • Sensors

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • 4D Printing
  • Additive Manufacturing
  • Chemistry
  • Elastic Properties
  • Fabrication
  • Films
  • Geometric Forms
  • Geometry
  • Glass Transition Temperature
  • Lines (Geometry)
  • Liquid Crystals
  • Manufacturing
  • Materials
  • Materials Processing
  • Materials Science
  • Mechanical Properties
  • Mechanics
  • Soft Robotics
  • Three Dimensional
  • Transition Temperature
  • Two Dimensional
  • United States

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  • Polymer Science and Technology

Technology Areas

  • AI & ML
  • Autonomy
  • Biotechnology