R. Truby

Reducing Nematic–Isotropic Transition Temperature Improves Phototropic Actuation in Printable Liquid Crystal Elastomers

Soft, phototropic polymer networks have broad potential use as stimuli-responsive, shape-morphing, and actuating materials. Despite their promising capabilities, phototropic materials that convert light-based stimuli into mechanical work have remained limited by low strain and force output. Azobenzene-functionalized li...