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We demonstrate the preparation of siloxane-based and epoxy-based liquid crystal elastomers (LCEs) and LCE nanocomposites. The LCEs are characterized with respect to reversible strain, liquid crystal ordering, and stiffness. As a potential application, we demonstrate their use as shape-responsive substrates in a custom device for active cell culture.
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Kim, H., Zhu, B., Chen, H., Adetiba, O., Agrawal, A., Ajayan, P., Jacot, J. G., Verduzco, R. Preparation of Monodomain Liquid Crystal Elastomers and Liquid Crystal Elastomer Nanocomposites. J. Vis. Exp. (108), e53688, doi:10.3791/53688 (2016).
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