Liquid crystal elastomers (LCEs), consisting of polymer networks and liquid crystal
mesogens, show a reversible phase change under thermal stimuli. However, the kinetic …

Soft materials, such as elastomers and gels, feature crosslinked polymer chains that provide
stretchable and elastic mechanical properties. These properties are derived from entropic …

Thermal switches, which electrically turn heat flow on and off, have attracted attention as
thermal management devices. Electrochemical reduction/oxidation switches the thermal …

Near-field radiative thermal modulators, which facilitate active control of heat flow at the
nanoscale, are crucial for advancing technologies such as thermophotovoltaics, heat …

The advent of the 5G era has significantly increased device power density and integration,
intensifying heat dissipation challenges in electronic devices. The exploration and …

Precise control over particle diffusion is promising for diverse modern technologies.
Traditionally, particle diffusion is governed by the inherent properties of liquid medium …

Elastocaloric polymers, whose performance typically relies on phase transformation
between amorphous chains and crystalline domains, offer a promising alternative to …