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Tailorable and programmable liquid-crystalline elastomers using a two-stage thiol–acrylate reaction
RSC Advances · 2015 · Vol. 5(25) · pp. 18997–19001
Christopher M. Yakacki✉(Denver School of Nursing)Mohand O. Saed(University of Colorado Denver)Devatha P. Nair(University of Colorado Boulder)Tao Gong(University of Colorado Boulder)Scott M. Reed(Denver School of Nursing)Christopher N. Bowman(University of Colorado Boulder)
Abstract
A methodology is introduced to synthesize main-chain liquid-crystalline elastomers (LCEs) using a thiol–acrylate-based reaction. This method can program an aligned LCE monodomain and offer spatio-temporal control over liquid-crystalline behavior.
Advanced Materials and MechanicsPolymer composites and self-healingAdvanced Sensor and Energy Harvesting MaterialsAcrylateElastomerLiquid crystallineMaterials scienceThiolPolymer chemistryChemical engineeringComposite materialOrganic chemistryPolymer
Funding
- National Science Foundation
- University of Colorado Denver
- Division of Civil, Mechanical and Manufacturing Innovation
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