The importance of structure property relationship for the designing of biomaterials using liquid crystal elastomers

Rohaley, Grace A. R.; Hegmann, Elda

doi:10.1039/D2MA00401A

Title: The importance of structure property relationship for the designing of biomaterials using liquid crystal elastomers

Journal Article · 18 July 2022 · Materials Advances

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1039/D2MA00401A · OSTI ID:1873192

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Advanced Materials and Liquid Crystal Institute (AMLCI), Kent State University (KSU), Kent, OH 44242-0001, USA, Materials Science Graduate Program, KSU, Kent, OH 44242-0001, USA
Advanced Materials and Liquid Crystal Institute (AMLCI), Kent State University (KSU), Kent, OH 44242-0001, USA, Materials Science Graduate Program, KSU, Kent, OH 44242-0001, USA, Department of Biological Sciences, KSU, Kent, OH 44242-0001, USA, Brain Health Research Institute (BHRI), KSU, Kent, OH 44242-0001, USA

In this perspective, we presented our group’s journey to design biomaterials using LCEs and as inks for 3D printing. We addressed properties sought in a scaffold that address cells’ specific needs, and how we used the intrinsic properties of LCEs to influence on cell behavior.

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