Liquid crystalline elastomers (LCEs) represent a promising class of responsive polymers
whose physical properties are peculiar to both fluids and solids. Thanks to their microscale …

In many filamentary structures, such as hydrostatic arms, roots, and stems, the active or
growing part of the material depends on contractile or elongating fibers. Through their …

Stochastic elasticity is a fast developing field that combines nonlinear elasticity and
stochastic theories in order to significantly improve model predictions by accounting for …

This paper proposes a new metamaterial structure consisting of a periodically porous
elastomer with pore coatings. This design enables us to engender finite deformation by a …

Motivated by the need for new materials and green energy production and conversion
processes, a class of mathematical models for liquid crystal elastomers (LCEs) integrated …

We present a theory of deformation of ribbons made of nematic polymer networks (NPNs).
These materials exhibit properties of rubber and nematic liquid crystals, and can be …

We consider the stability of a hyperelastic substrate coated by a liquid crystal elastomer film
and subjected to compressive forces. In this problem, the liquid crystal elastomer directors …

Liquid crystal elastomers (LCEs) are a novel class of materials created by combining
polymeric solids with stiff, rod-like molecules known as nematic mesogens. These materials …

The paramount importance of mechanical forces in morphogenesis and embryogenesis is
widely recognized, but understanding the mechanism at the cellular and molecular level …

In this paper, we propose a mechanical model for a game of tug of war (rope pulling). We
focus on a game opposing two players, modelling each player's body as a structure …