Check out our new article in Advanced Functional Materials on shape programming and reversible actuation of LCEs

In the article we use shape memory effect for shape programming of liquid crystal elastomer (LCE) photoactuators. Supramolecular hydrogen-bond crosslinks introduced into the material enhance the mechanical properties of the LCE and endow it with the shape memory function while maintaining the ability to undergo reversible photothermal actuation under mild temperature stimulation.