Selected issues in liquid crystal elastomers and gels
K Urayama�- Macromolecules, 2007 - ACS Publications
In this perspective, we discuss select issues investigated in recent studies on liquid crystal
elastomers (LCEs) and gels− soft solids having a mobile director. A considerable amount of�…
elastomers (LCEs) and gels− soft solids having a mobile director. A considerable amount of�…
[HTML][HTML] Controllable deformations of unconstrained ideal nematic elastomers
We establish that, for ideal unconstrained uniaxial nematic elastomers described by a
homogeneous isotropic strain-energy density function, the only smooth deformations that�…
homogeneous isotropic strain-energy density function, the only smooth deformations that�…
[HTML][HTML] A model for capturing the rate-dependent mechanical behaviour of liquid crystal elastomers
A Anssari-Benam, G Saccomandi�- Mechanics of Materials, 2024 - Elsevier
A modelling framework is adopted and adapted here to model the rate-dependent
deformation behaviour of liquid crystal elastomers (LCEs). On using an isotropic�…
deformation behaviour of liquid crystal elastomers (LCEs). On using an isotropic�…
[HTML][HTML] Instabilities in liquid crystal elastomers
Stability is an important and fruitful avenue of research for liquid crystal elastomers. At
constant temperature, upon stretching, the homogeneous state of a nematic body becomes�…
constant temperature, upon stretching, the homogeneous state of a nematic body becomes�…
[HTML][HTML] New insights into the nature of semi-soft elasticity and “mechanical-Fr�edericksz transitions” in liquid crystal elastomers
The mechanical properties of an all-acrylate liquid crystal elastomer (LCE) with a glass
transition of 14�1� C are reported. The highly nonlinear load curve has a characteristic�…
transition of 14�1� C are reported. The highly nonlinear load curve has a characteristic�…
Liquid crystal elastomers wrinkling
When a liquid crystal elastomer layer is bonded to an elastic layer, it creates a bilayer with
interesting properties that can be activated by applying traction at the boundaries or by�…
interesting properties that can be activated by applying traction at the boundaries or by�…
[BOOK][B] Stochastic elasticity: a nondeterministic approach to the nonlinear field theory
LA Mihai - 2022 - books.google.com
Stochastic elasticity is a fast developing field that combines nonlinear elasticity and
stochastic theories in order to significantly improve model predictions by accounting for�…
stochastic theories in order to significantly improve model predictions by accounting for�…
Likely striping in stochastic nematic elastomers
For monodomain nematic elastomers, we construct generalised elastic–nematic constitutive
models combining purely elastic and neoclassical-type strain energy densities. Inspired by�…
models combining purely elastic and neoclassical-type strain energy densities. Inspired by�…
A predictive theoretical model for stretch-induced instabilities in liquid crystal elastomers
Following the experimental lead, we construct a general mathematical model which,
depending on whether the uniaxial scalar order parameter is constant or not, can predict�…
depending on whether the uniaxial scalar order parameter is constant or not, can predict�…
Nucleation and critical conditions for stripe domains in monodomain nematic elastomer sheets under uniaxial loading
Y Zhang, Z Zhang, Y Huo�- Journal of the Mechanics and Physics of Solids, 2020 - Elsevier
Liquid crystal elastomers with mobile liquid crystal moieties display unique mechanical
instabilities and domain patterns in the strain-induced director reorientation. Based on a�…
instabilities and domain patterns in the strain-induced director reorientation. Based on a�…