High-strength thermochromic and mechanochromic liquid-crystal elastomers with responsive shape memory and dynamic adhesion
Lü Li, Xi Yin, Yuxi Zhao, Ling‐Ying Shi, Ke‐Ke Yang, Yu‐Zhong Wang
Abstract
Versatile CLCEs with a loosely crosslinking density were developed, which exhibit exceptional high mechanical performances and responsive functionalities including thermochromic, mechanochromic, shape memory, and dynamic adhesion behaviors.
Topics & Concepts
ThermochromismMaterials scienceElastomerAdhesionShape-memory polymerComposite materialShape-memory alloyNanotechnologyChemistryOrganic chemistryPolymer composites and self-healingAdvanced Materials and MechanicsAdvanced Sensor and Energy Harvesting Materials