New article about halogen-bonded elastomers for light-powered soft robotics is out!

A new study in Advanced Materials presents halogen-bonded liquid crystal elastomers that act as initiator-free photochemical actuators, enabling precise light-driven movements. These materials show multimodal actuation, including rolling and underwater gripping, offering exciting potential for soft robotics and adaptive devices.

The work is a collaboration including Tampere University, Aalto University and University of Cambridge. Congratulations to Hongshuang Guo and the team for this innovative advance in photoactuating soft materials.

Please read the full version here.