Degradation-Induced Actuation in Oxidation-Responsive Liquid Crystal Elastomers

Stimuli-responsive materials that exhibit a mechanical response to specific biological conditions are of considerable interest for responsive, implantable medical devices. Herein, we report the synthesis, processing and characterization of oxidation-responsive liquid crystal elastomers that demonstr...

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Main Authors: Mahjabeen Javed, Seelay Tasmim, Mustafa K. Abdelrahman, Cedric P. Ambulo, Taylor H. Ware
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-05-01
Series:Crystals
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4352/10/5/420