| Literature DB >> 28008660 |
Yuyun Liu1, Bo Xu1, Shengtong Sun2, Jia Wei1, Limin Wu1, Yanlei Yu1.
Abstract
Azobenzene-containing cross-linked liquid crystal polymer films without hydrophilic groups exhibit dual-responsivity to humidity and UV light. The films realize not only a series of large and sophisticated contactless motions by utilizing moisture, including an inchworm walk, and tumbling locomotion, but also dual-mode actuation that can be applied in flexible electronics.Entities:
Keywords: actuators; cross-linked liquid crystal polymers; humidity-responsive; photoresponsive
Year: 2016 PMID: 28008660 DOI: 10.1002/adma.201604792
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Adv Mater ISSN: 0935-9648 Impact factor: 30.849