The effect of chain extender structure and composition on the properties of liquid crystal elastomers (LCE) is presented. Compositions are optimized to design work-dense liquid metal LCE composites that are operated with 100 mW power.
Stretching angle for a main-chain liquid crystal elastomer has pronounced effects on the width of the stress plateau as well as the ultimate elongation, while it has no effect on the plateau height.
The fabrication of inverse opal micropatterns based on liquid crystal elastomers with dual structural colors and their thermal switching behaviors are described.
Optimizing the network topology of block copolymer liquid crystal elastomers for enhanced extensibility and toughness