Liquid single-crystal hydrogel

For the macroscopic orientation of lyotropic elastomers in mechanical fields the same principles as for thermotropic elastomers can be applied. In some ways the situation is even simpler as the rod-like micelles of the hexagonal phase are compatible with an overall prolate network chain conformation. In addition, the lamellar phase built up from disk-like micelles requires an overall oblate chain conformation to form a liquid single-crystal hydrogel (LSCH) [98]. 

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The first mio ofiber (polyester) is invented by Toray Industries in Japan. The first fabric comprised of microfibers. Ultrasuede, is also introduced The liquid crystal display (LCD) is invented by James Fergason The first single chip microprocessor, Intel 4004, is introduced The video cassette recorder (VCR) is invented by Charles Ginsburg Hydrogels are synthesized... 

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