Collaborative Research: Developing Predictive Models for Dissipation and Actuation in Poly — NSF Award to Johns Hopkins University
Liquid crystal elastomers are soft, rubber-like materials that contain special molecules called mesogens. Mesogens have unique properties that allow them to be manipulated with external forces, independently from the host polymer. Being able to directly manipulate mesogens gives rise to materials that are supersoft, ca
| Award title | Collaborative Research: Developing Predictive Models for Dissipation and Actuation in Poly |
|---|---|
| Award ID | 2437163 |
| Awardee | Johns Hopkins University |
| City | BALTIMORE |
| State | MD |
| Amount obligated | $299,385 |
| Principal investigator | Thao Nguyen |
| Program | Mechanics of Materials and Str |
| Start date | 09/01/2025 |
| Abstract | Liquid crystal elastomers are soft, rubber-like materials that contain special molecules called mesogens. Mesogens have unique properties that allow them to be manipulated with external forces, independently from the host polymer. Being able to directly manipulate mesogens gives rise to materials that are supersoft, can dissipate large amounts of energy, and can even function as actuators. Potential applications include biomedical implants with programmable dissipation, architected vibration iso |
| Source | NSF Awards |
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