Photomechanical Materials, Composites, and Systems. Wireless Transduction of Light into Work - Timothy White J.
| Автор: | Timothy White J. |
| Издательство: | John Wiley & Sons Limited |
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| Жанр произведения: | Техническая литература |
| Год издания: | 0 |
| isbn: | 9781119123293 |
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