Azobenzene functionalized liquid crystalline polymers are considered "smart" materials owing to their programmable shape transformations under various external stimuli (i.e., thermal, chemical, and ...
New cell-laden bioink, comprised of tightly-packed, flake-shaped microgels and living cells, the production of cell-rich 4D bioconstructs that can change shape under physiological conditions. Where ...
Unveiling Dynamic Shape-Morphing Smartphone sized OLED Panel with Built-In Speaker -- All While Maintaining Ultra-Thin Flexibility. A research team at POSTECH (Pohang University of Science and ...
Magnetic composite with stiffness control allows programmable 3D shape shifting for use in soft robots, tactile interfaces, and reconfigurable displays. (Nanowerk Spotlight) Cephalopods such as ...