The importance of structure property relationship for the designing of biomaterials using liquid crystal elastomers
Grace A. R. Rohaley, Elda Hegmann
Abstract
In this perspective, we presented our group’s journey to design biomaterials using LCEs and as inks for 3D printing. We addressed properties sought in a scaffold that address cells’ specific needs, and how we used the intrinsic properties of LCEs to influence on cell behavior.
Topics & Concepts
ElastomerMaterials scienceScaffoldPerspective (graphical)NanotechnologyProperty (philosophy)Liquid crystalLiquid crystallineComputer scienceEngineeringComposite materialBiomedical engineeringArtificial intelligenceEpistemologyPhilosophyOptoelectronicsAdvanced Materials and MechanicsCellular Mechanics and InteractionsAdvanced Sensor and Energy Harvesting Materials