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Simple Synthesis of Elastomeric Photomechanical Switches That Self‐Heal

Shuo Li, Yaqi Tu, Hedan Bai, Yusuke Hibi, Lennard W. Wiesner, Wenyang Pan, Kaiyang Wang, Emmanuel P. Giannelis, Robert F. Shepherd

Year
2019
Citations
8
Access
Open access

Abstract

Front Cover: Photomechanical polymeric materials could be the future for building light-driven soft robotic actuators. In article number 1800815, Robert F. Shepherd and co-workers propose a simple synthesis and processing route for the fabrication of a self-healing photomechanical elastomer. This material enables the construction of complex 3D shapes using a simple ‘cut and paste’ assembly.

Keywords

ElastomerSimple (philosophy)Soft roboticsFabricationMaterials scienceActuatorNanotechnologyCover (algebra)Composite materialComputer science

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