Fig. 4: New LCE functionalities originating from dynamic bonding. | Communications Chemistry

Fig. 4: New LCE functionalities originating from dynamic bonding.

From: Shape programming of liquid crystal elastomers

Fig. 4

a The introduction of dynamic bonds enhances LCEs with reprogrammability and the ability for material welding. Scale bars: 5 mm. Reproduced from ref. 29 with permission. © 2021 Wiley-VCH GmbH. b Dynamic bonds can also result in self-healing properties and enable reprocessing of LCEs. Reproduced from ref. 27 with permission. © 2021 Wiley-VCH GmbH.

Back to article page