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Magnetoactive Photochemical Liquid Crystal Elastomers
This project focuses on developing smart materials that can move or change shape in response to light and magnetic fields with the synthesis of Thiolacrylate-Liquid Crystal Elastomers (LCE) with the incorporation of superparamagnetic or ferromagnetic particles. These materials, called liquid crystal elastomers, have potential applications in soft robots, which are flexible machines that can be used in areas like medicine or delicate manufacturing. By working together, the University of Waterloo and the Instituto de Nanociencia y Materiales de Aragón (INMA-CSIC) will combine their unique knowledge and tools to create new ways of making these materials. This collaboration will help both institutions advance their research and train students in cutting-edge technologies for the future of soft robotics.
Faculty Supervisor:
Hamed Shahsavan
Student:
Partner:
Spanish National Research Council
Discipline:
Engineering
Sector:
Nanotechnology; Biotechnology
University:
University of Waterloo
Program:
Globalink Research Award
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Mitacs is funded by the Government of Canada, the Government of Alberta, the Government of British Columbia, Research Manitoba, the Government of New Brunswick, the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, the Government of Nova Scotia, the Government of Ontario, Innovation PEI, the Government of Quebec, the Government of Saskatchewan, and the Government of Yukon.