In this paper, Ford et al. describe multifunctional material development for additive manufacturing. By controlling formulation properties and optimizing inks, they demonstrate precise 3D printing of gold nanorod/liquid crystal elastomer composites with spatiotemporal control. These structures exhibit unique photoresponsive actuation, showcasing novel modes of movement, including oscillation and transportation of mass in response to light. The study marks progress in creating 3D-printed, intelligent materials with applications in soft robotics and biomedical devices.

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光运动：印刷液晶弹性体的光响应形状变形

在本文中，福特等人。描述增材制造的多功能材料开发。通过控制配方特性和优化墨水，他们展示了具有时空控制的金纳米棒/液晶弹性体复合材料的精确 3D 打印。这些结构表现出独特的光响应驱动，展示了新颖的运动模式，包括响应光的振荡和质量传输。该研究标志着创建 3D 打印智能材料并应用于软机器人和生物医学设备方面取得的进展。