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Stoychev, Georgi ; Kirillova, Alina ; Ionov, Leonid:
Light-Responsive Shape-Changing Polymers.
In: Advanced Optical Materials.
Vol. 7
(2019)
Issue 16
.
- 1900067.
ISSN 2195-1071
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/adom.201900067
Abstract in another language
Abstract Shape-changing polymers are an emerging class of smart stimuli-responsive materials. Among the different stimuli that could be used for polymer actuation, light has several especially attractive features, including precise spatial and temporal remote control, easily tunable properties, and on-demand pausing and resuming of the actuation. Consequently, light-responsive polymers offer potential solutions to many pressing technological problems, especially where a noncontact form of stimulation and control is desired. In this review, state-of-the-art advancements in the field of light-responsive shape-changing polymers are highlighted. The systems are classified according to the material type and the underlying light-driven actuation/shape-change mechanism. Finally, the most promising applications for light-driven polymeric actuators are outlined, followed by challenges in the area and outlook on future promising directions.
Further data
| Item Type: | Article in a journal |
|---|---|
| Refereed: | Yes |
| Keywords: | actuators; light-responsive polymers; liquid crystalline materials; shape-changing materials; shape-memory polymers |
| Institutions of the University: | Faculties > Faculty of Engineering Science > Professor Biofabrication Faculties > Faculty of Engineering Science > Professor Biofabrication > Professor Biofabrication - Univ.-Prof. Dr. Leonid Ionov Faculties Faculties > Faculty of Engineering Science |
| Result of work at the UBT: | Yes |
| DDC Subjects: | 500 Science > 540 Chemistry |
| Date Deposited: | 28 Mar 2019 08:03 |
| Last Modified: | 25 Oct 2023 09:41 |
| URI: | https://eref.uni-bayreuth.de/id/eprint/48472 |