Liquid crystal

Discover the wonders of liquid crystal technology and its applications in various industries. Learn about the science behind liquid crystals and how they are transforming the future.
Silicone liquid crystal stiffens with repeated compression:  A liquid crystal sample like this one, seen under a microscope, gets tougher when repeatedly compressed, according to research at Rice University. Credit: Verduzco Laboratory/Rice University Human Tissue, Microscopic Images, Rice University, Liquid Crystal, Things Under A Microscope, Interesting Information, Faux Stone, Self Healing, Small World

(Phys.org) —Squeeze a piece of silicone and it quickly returns to its original shape, as squishy as ever. But scientists at Rice University have discovered that the liquid crystal phase of silicone becomes 90 percent stiffer when silicone is gently and repeatedly compressed. Their research could lead to new strategies for self-healing materials or biocompatible materials that mimic human tissues.

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A research group from the Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST), led by Professor Jonwoo Jeong of the Department of Physics, has recently discovered a groundbreaking principle of motion at the microscopic scale. Their findings reveal that objects can achieve directed movement si

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