JOURNAL ARTICLE

Reversible photomechanical actuators with liquid crystal polymer graphene oxide nanocomposites

Guan-Ting LiChia‐Hsien HsuBhupendra Pratap SinghShug‐June Hwang

Year: 2024 Journal:   Journal of Materials Chemistry C Vol: 13 (5)Pages: 2198-2209   Publisher: Royal Society of Chemistry

Abstract

This study quantifies the photomechanical actuation in LC242 nanocomposites doped with azo dye and graphene oxide. Optimized doping and UV curing achieve a 35° photo-induced bend with rapid response, advancing applications in smart materials.

Keywords:
Materials science Graphene Oxide Nanocomposite Actuator Polymer Photochromism Polymer nanocomposite Liquid crystal Crystal (programming language) Composite material Nanotechnology Chemical engineering Optoelectronics Metallurgy

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Advanced Materials and Mechanics
Physical Sciences →  Engineering →  Mechanical Engineering
Photochromic and Fluorescence Chemistry
Physical Sciences →  Materials Science →  Materials Chemistry
Advanced Sensor and Energy Harvesting Materials
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