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liquid crystals. Phys Lett A 94(6–7):298–300
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networks and elastomers. Nat Mater 14(11):1087–1098
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elastomers: tailored properties by the choice of amine chain extenders. Macromolecules
51(3):1141–1149
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network soft actuators. J Mater Chem A 8:3390–3396
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