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3D printing approach for shape-changing materials means better biomedical, energy, robotics devices

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Oregon State University researcher creates new 3D printing approach for shape-changing materials that are likened to muscles.

Liquid crystalline elastomers are lightly crosslinked polymer networks that are able to change shape significantly upon exposure to certain stimuli.

They can transfer thermal energy, such as from the sun or alternating currents, into mechanical energy that can be stored and used on demand.

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