Comprehensive Study of Actuation Mechanisms and Applications in Liquid Crystalline Polymer Networks and Elastomer from Nanometer Precision to Macroscale Functionality DOI

Geunjung Lee,

Baekman Kim,

Dong Ki Yoon

et al.

Macromolecular Rapid Communications, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: April 2, 2025

Liquid crystalline polymer networks (LCNs) and liquid elastomers (LCEs) possess unique properties that enable structural deformation in response to external stimuli such as temperature, light, electric fields. These deformations occur across a wide range of scales, from nanometers macroscopic scales. This review aims comprehensively address the actuation mechanisms observed LCN LCE-based structures various First, phenomena are explored at nanoscale investigate potential applications these nanodevices systems. Next, microscale, presenting case studies involving micro-robotics micro-actuators, analyzed. Finally, it is examined how macroscale can be utilized large systems, macro devices soft robotics. By investigating scale-dependent characteristics, this paper provides an integrated perspective on LCE research, emphasizing their transformative for next-generation applications.

Language: Английский

Comprehensive Study of Actuation Mechanisms and Applications in Liquid Crystalline Polymer Networks and Elastomer from Nanometer Precision to Macroscale Functionality DOI

Geunjung Lee,

Baekman Kim,

Dong Ki Yoon

et al.

Macromolecular Rapid Communications, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: April 2, 2025

Liquid crystalline polymer networks (LCNs) and liquid elastomers (LCEs) possess unique properties that enable structural deformation in response to external stimuli such as temperature, light, electric fields. These deformations occur across a wide range of scales, from nanometers macroscopic scales. This review aims comprehensively address the actuation mechanisms observed LCN LCE-based structures various First, phenomena are explored at nanoscale investigate potential applications these nanodevices systems. Next, microscale, presenting case studies involving micro-robotics micro-actuators, analyzed. Finally, it is examined how macroscale can be utilized large systems, macro devices soft robotics. By investigating scale-dependent characteristics, this paper provides an integrated perspective on LCE research, emphasizing their transformative for next-generation applications.

Language: Английский

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