In this work, we advance printed active composites by combining 3D printing, printed
electronics, and liquid crystal elastomers (LCEs) to achieve soft actuators with free-standing …

Three-dimensional structures capable of reversible changes in shape, ie, four-dimensional-
printed structures, may enable new generations of soft robotics, implantable medical …

Multifunctional composites have been continuously developed for a myriad of applications
with remarkable adaptability to external stimuli and dynamic responsiveness. This study …

Multifunctional composites can accomplish multiple tasks such as shape morphing, sensing,
and load bearing using a single structure. Smart materials including liquid crystal elastomers …

There is growing interest in creating untethered soft robotic matter that can repeatedly shape-
morph and self-propel in response to external stimuli. Toward this goal, we printed soft …

Liquid crystal elastomers (LCE) are appealing candidates among active materials for 4D
printing, due to their reversible, programmable and rapid actuation capabilities. Recent …

The soft actuators capable of responding to multiple stimuli and adapting to changing
environments have attracted growing interest in the flexible multifunctional materials …

Liquid crystal elastomers (LCEs) have grown in popularity in recent years as a stimuli-
responsive material for soft actuators and shape reconfigurable structures. To make these …

Abstract 4D printing of liquid crystal elastomers (LCEs) via direct ink writing has opened up
great opportunities to create stimuli‐responsive actuations for applications such as soft …

3D printed, stimuli-responsive materials that reversibly actuate between programmed
shapes are promising for applications ranging from biomedical implants to soft robotics …