Abstract
Liquid crystal elastomers exhibit several interesting phenomena like elastic response, shape memory effect and mechanical actuation triggered by external stimuli and have got much importance among all types of actuated materials. In the present study, we synthesised nematic liquid crystal elastomers (NLCEs) by using Finkelmann procedure. The chemical structure of elastomers is confirmed by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy. The dielectric response of NLCEs and the monomer used in its synthesis has been studied in the frequency range 20 Hz to 1 MHz. The effect of bias on dielectric response of NLCE and its comparison with its liquid crystal analogue is also reported.
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