where the c i are functions of the elastic constants (which are given by their equilibrium swollen values) and m (see Supplementary Information for further details). In the limit that θ → 0°, we ...

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As a society we are constantly revolutionizing the materials we use. We have created 3D printers that print out digital shapes for us and now we have created printers that produce materials capable of ...