Sci Adv August 2025 PMID 40880459

Spatially patterned stiffness variation in a light-triggered jumper for symmetry breaking and high snap-through efficiency.

Min Jeong Hahm, Woongbi Cho, Jisoo Jeon, Hak-Rin Kim, Teng Zhang, Jeong Jae Wie

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Abstract in brief

  • The nonlinear strain response of snap-through systems using soft materials allows for heightened and quicker force output, but improving efficiency is tough due to the trade-off between initial curvature and stiffness.
  • Changes in stiffness in azobenzene-functionalized liquid-crystalline polymers (Azo-LCP) help address this issue by enabling effective photomechanical jumping while preserving initial curvature.
  • The design allows for vertical and horizontal jumping through strategic stiffness placement and geometric variation, leading to a dual-mode jumper capable of performing consecutive jumps under continuous light.

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Spatially patterned stiffness variation in a light-triggered jumper for symmetry breaking and high snap-through efficiency | Published in #ScienceAdvances #AMRL_HYU https://t.co/vWg4Jt36CI

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Avneish Jacob
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@tggopakumar1 https://t.co/KbNJzBjcMb This work × this paper:: Azobebz4ne derivative with OH +Epilipdy drugs +CD..ionic liquid..vs this concept @JenLoveChem @CThomas_group https://t.co/rSSWMubh6H

Sep 2, 2025 · 100 followers View post →