Liquid crystal elastomers (LCEs) are renowned for their large, reversible, and anisotropic
shape change in response to various external stimuli due to their lightly cross‐linked …

Recent years have seen major advances in the developments of both additive
manufacturing concepts and responsive materials. When combined as 4D printing, the …

Abstract 3D printing of adaptive and dynamic structures, also known as 4D printing, is one of
the key challenges in contemporary materials science. The additional dimension refers to …

With the advent of direct laser writing using two-photon polymerization, the generation of
high-resolution three-dimensional microstructures has increased dramatically. However, the …

Whispering gallery modes (WGMs) have been exploited for a broad range of sensing
applications. However, the vast majority of WGM sensors consist of passive resonators …

The experimental realization of a Kerr frequency comb represented the convergence of
research in materials, physics, and engineering. This symbiotic relationship continues to …

The direct laser writing technique based on two-photon polymerization (TPP) has evolved
considerably over the past two decades. Its remarkable characteristics, such as 3D …

Diverse natural organisms possess stimulus-responsive structures to adapt to the
surrounding environment. Inspired by nature, researchers have developed various smart …

Microscale robotic devices have myriad potential applications including drug delivery,
biosensing, cell manipulation, and microsurgery. In this work, a tethered, 3D, compliant …

Abstract Three-dimensional (3D) printing is a new paradigm in customized manufacturing
and allows the fabrication of complex optical components and metaphotonic structures that …