Researchers created mechanochromic cholesteric liquid crystal elastomers that change color with mechanical deformation. This tech could have big implications for visual signaling.
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- By precisely controlling the flexing of these magnetic micropillars, 💧s can be transported laterally, captured and released. Read the article: ow.ly/ENGx50MeaYo
00:00 - How to do chemistry without introducing contamination from reaction vessels? Sound waves hold this suspended droplet in place as reagents are added one after another. Read the article: ow.ly/chyx50P4XAe
00:00 - These 3D-printed hydrogels with interesting shapes are able stand by themselves thanks to an enzyme-induced biomineralization treatment. Read the article: ow.ly/c1iM50IJIOO
00:00 - 3D printing of epoxy polymers can be challenging as they tend to flow and not hold their shape. This problem is addressed here by printing inside a support bath @RegenBio Learn more: ow.ly/MLNG50MFjgh
00:00 - To celebrate John B. Goodenough’s 98th birthday, on the 25th of July, we are happy to announce a free virtual symposium, featuring talks from world leaders in Li-Ion battery research, including Goodenough himself. Full details here ow.ly/BFam50AtzGH
- Rising Star✨ Canan Dagdeviren (@dagdevirencanan) seeks to understand the dynamic changes in the human body in a holistic way. Her advice: Talk to diverse people outside your field "because they will inspire your research in a unique way" 👉 ow.ly/rLWg50O1itE
- Researchers develop a method for low-viscosity ink 3D bioprinting, based on aqueous two-phase stabilization of the ink-bath interface. The technique offers impressive nozzle-independent control over filament diameter. 👉 ow.ly/Q9jL50Mgsvn
00:00 - The miniature ❤ on the left, and valve on the right are made using a single-walled carbon nanotube/polymer composite that is embedded in a hydrogel. The structures contract and relax in response to light from a laser. Read the article: ow.ly/Tv4f50MiRgo
00:00 - Shine bright like a... LED connected to an unstretched hydrogel? 💎 This hydrogel is hardcore, able to withstand saturated salt or base solutions and maintain stretchiness at -20 °C! Read #OpenAccess all about it 📰 ow.ly/BYf050OKhAn
00:00 - The multiple nozzles on this 3D printer can be lifted and lowered independently, which allows ink to be deposited onto surfaces with arbitrary topography @JenniferALewis1 @SebUzel @hseas Read the article: ow.ly/nsvQ50Ilvbz
00:00 - Near infrared light sends this liquid crystalline elastomer actuator spiralling toward the centre under the power of Marangoni propulsion. Check it out: ow.ly/EwJz50Mfe61
00:00 - These tiny robots gently trap and move single cells without causing damage. The robot’s elastic grippers and movements are controlled using light from a laser @BiologicalRese1 Find out more: ow.ly/gxpE50ScSTx
00:00 - Achieving directional, rapid, and complete spreading of liquids without external energy input is a great challenge in microfluidics. Here, hydrogel surfaces with isotropic microstructures facilitate the superspreading of water droplets 💦 Check it out 👉 ow.ly/UKpA50OCalf
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