Recent advances in molecular programming of liquid crystal elastomers with additive manufacturing for 4D printing
Yueping Wang, Jongwon An, Howon Lee
Abstract
This minireview provides a brief overview of the physical principles underlying the key methods for molecular programming of liquid crystal elastomers (LCEs) and recent advances in additive manufacturing processes for LCE 4D printing.
Topics & Concepts
ElastomerNanotechnology3D printingMaterials scienceKey (lock)Computer sciencePolymer scienceComposite materialComputer securityAdvanced Materials and MechanicsAdvanced Sensor and Energy Harvesting MaterialsPolymer composites and self-healing