Liquid crystalline elastomers (LCEs) are crosslinked polymer networks that combine the
elastic properties of rubber with the anisotropic properties of liquid crystals. Multifunctionality …

Liquid crystals have been intensively studied as functional materials. Recently, integration of
various disciplines has led to new directions in the design of functional liquid‐crystalline …

Liquid crystal is a state of matter being intermediate between solid and liquid. Liquid crystal
materials exhibit both orientational order and fluidity. While liquid crystals have long been …

The emerging field of regenerative medicine holds immense promise for addressing
complex tissue and organ regeneration challenges. Central to its advancement is the …

Since the discovery of the liquid‐crystalline state in 1888, liquid crystal science has made
great advances through fusion with various technologies and disciplines. Recently, new …

Responsive polymer systems have the ability to change properties or behavior in response
to external stimuli. The properties of responsive polymer systems can be fine‐tuned by …

Liquid crystal elastomers (LCEs) are a unique class of materials which combine rubber
elasticity with the orientational order of liquid crystals. This combination can lead to materials …

Liquid crystals (LCs) possess unique physicochemical properties, translatable into a wide
range of applications. To date, lipidic lyotropic LCs (LLCs) have been extensively explored …

The term liquid crystal elastomer (LCE) describes a class of materials that combine the
elastic entropy behaviour associated with conventional elastomers with the stimuli …

In recent years, significant progress has been made in polymeric materials, which alter
shape upon external stimuli, suggesting potential applications in robotics, biomedical …