journal article·2023-09Open access

Microcrystal actuator arrays see the light

Albert P. H. J. Schenning

Nature Materials· Volume 22· Issue 9

Abstract

Photochromic molecular crystal arrays aligned in the micropores of a polymer membrane show high-performance actuation when stimulated by light. These soft composites might find applications in soft robotic devices.
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OpenAlex topics: Photochromic and Fluorescence Chemistry · Photoreceptor and optogenetics research · Luminescence and Fluorescent Materials

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