Photomechanical Materials, Composites, and Systems
Wireless Transduction of Light into Work| By: | Timothy J. White |
| Publisher: | Wiley Global Research (STMS) |
| Print ISBN: | 9781119123309 |
| eText ISBN: | 9781119123286 |
| Edition: | 1 |
| Copyright: | 2017 |
| Format: | Reflowable |
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An exhaustive review of the history, current state, and future opportunities for harnessing light to accomplish useful work in materials, this book describes the chemistry, physics, and mechanics of light-controlled systems. • Describes photomechanical materials and mechanisms, along with key applications • Exceptional collection of leading authors, internationally recognized for their work in this growing area • Covers the full scope of photomechanical materials: polymers, crystals, ceramics, and nanocomposites • Deals with an interdisciplinary coupling of mechanics, materials, chemistry, and physics • Emphasizes application opportunities in creating adaptive surface features, shape memory devices, and actuators; while assessing future prospects for utility in optics and photonics and soft robotics