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Actuators and Delivery Systems

    https://doi.org/10.1142/9789812778871_0007Cited by:0 (Source: Crossref)
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    Abstract:

    The following sections are included:

    • Introduction

    • Liquid Crystal Polymer Materials

      • Main-chain and side-chain liquid crystal polymers

      • Reactive mesogens

      • Elastomers

      • Gels and hydrogels

      • Carbon nanotube doped materials

    • Actuators

      • Muscles

      • Heart valves

      • Other actuator applications

    • Drug Delivery Systems

      • Drug delivery systems with elastomers

      • Drug delivery systems with hydrogels

    • Liquid Crystalline Contact Lenses

    • Conclusion

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