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LCEs as Artificial Muscles: Compact, Multifunctional Soft Robots Safely Handle Delicate Objects with Electrically Controlled Actuators
Facebook (re-shared from Science Advances content) USA Overview Engineers have developed compact, portable, and multifunctional soft robots using electrically controlled tubular actuators made from liquid crystal elastomers (LCEs). These... -
Transparent Self-Healing Polyurethane Elastomer Based on Hydrogen Bonding Developed, Achieving Nearly 100% Repair Efficiency for E-Skins and Protective Coatings
ACS Publications (Chemistry of Materials) USA Overview Researchers have developed a method to prepare self-healing PUI films by crosslinking isophorone diisocyanate (IPDI) monomer with polyurethane (PU) precursors. This PUI film exhibits... -
Elastic Effects Dictate Microphase Separation in Composite Systems: New Insights into Coordinate and Momentum Distributions in Swollen Elastomers
arXiv (cond-mat.soft) Unknown Overview A recent arXiv preprint offers novel insights into coordinate and momentum distributions within small composite systems, contributing to soft condensed matter physics. The study particularly highlig... -
Multi-Functional Self-Healing Polyurethane Elastomer Developed for Advanced Strain Sensors
ResearchGate (ACS Applied Polymer Materials) International Overview A novel ion-conductive polyurethane elastomer has been synthesized, exhibiting room-temperature self-healing, superior mechanical properties, high conductivity, bidirect... -
ResearchGate Proposes One-Step Continuous LCE Fiber Spinning via Liquid Ink 3D Printing, Enhancing Soft Robot Agility
ResearchGate (Request PDF) International Overview Soft robotics is gaining significant attention for its agile movement and environmental responsiveness, with liquid crystal elastomers (LCEs) being promising intelligent actuators due to ... -
ACS Publications Reports Low-Temperature Actuation, Weldable Thermoplastic Liquid Crystal Elastomers for Soft Grippers
Macromolecules - ACS Publications International Overview Thermoplastic liquid crystal elastomers (TPLCEs) show promise as soft actuators due to their dynamic responsiveness and melt processability. This research developed a series of TPL... -
ACS Publications Reports NIR Light-Driven LCE Actuator for Biomedical Applications, Overcoming UV Limitations
ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces - ACS Publications International Overview Conventional photoisomerization-based liquid crystal elastomer (LCE) actuators rely on UV irradiation, which is limited by phototoxicity and low tissue penetrat... -
Shin-Etsu Silicones Unveils Innovative Cosmetic Raw Materials, Including Low-Viscosity Oil Thickening Silicone Crosspolymers and Alkyl/Polyglycerin Co-modified Elastomer Gels
Happi Japan Overview Shin-Etsu Silicones of America announced several new cosmetic raw materials and formulation examples at Suppliers' Day 2026, focusing on enhancing sensorial qualities and texture. Key innovations include a unique sil... -
Silica Ash-Reinforced PDMS Composites Optimize Performance of Lightweight, Sustainable Gamma-Ray Shielding Elastomers at 20 wt% Ash Content
PubMed (Scientific Reports) USA Overview This study demonstrates that multifunctional polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) composites reinforced with silica ash exhibit excellent performance as lightweight, sustainable gamma-ray shielding elastom... -
Olin and Huntsman Merge in $12.5 Billion All-Stock Deal, Forming North American Chemical Giant
Plastics Today USA Overview Olin Corp. and Huntsman Corp. announced an all-stock merger on June 16, 2026, creating OlinHuntsman Corp., a North American chemical powerhouse with approximately $12.5 billion in annual revenue. This strategi...
