Multifunctional liquid crystal polymer network soft actuators
Li Yu, Ran Peng, Geoffrey Rivers, Che Zhang, Pengxiang Si, Boxin Zhao
Abstract
Multifunctional liquid metal/liquid crystal polymer network soft actuators combine ultrahigh conductivity and thermal-responsive actuation behavior under large strain.
Topics & Concepts
ActuatorMaterials scienceLiquid crystalPolymerThermal conductivityPolymer networkLiquid metalThermalNanotechnologyComposite materialOptoelectronicsElectrical engineeringEngineeringThermodynamicsPhysicsAdvanced Materials and MechanicsAdvanced Sensor and Energy Harvesting MaterialsLiquid Crystal Research Advancements