3D-printed liquid crystal elastomer with programmable shape change (IMAGE)

Pusan National University

3D-printed liquid crystal elastomer with programmable shape change

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Researchers developed a 3D-printable liquid crystal elastomer that can be programmed to either elongate or contract by adjusting the printing conditions.

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Professor Suk-kyun Ahn at team from Pusan National University

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