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Photoactuators and motors based on carbon nanotubes with selective chirality distributions

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  • Xiaobo Zhang

    (Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences, University of California
    Berkeley Sensor and Actuator Center, University of California
    Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory)

  • Zhibin Yu

    (Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences, University of California
    Berkeley Sensor and Actuator Center, University of California
    Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory)

  • Chuan Wang

    (Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences, University of California
    Berkeley Sensor and Actuator Center, University of California
    Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory)

  • David Zarrouk

    (Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences, University of California)

  • Jung-Woo Ted Seo

    (Materials Science and Engineering, Northwestern University)

  • Jim C. Cheng

    (Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences, University of California
    Berkeley Sensor and Actuator Center, University of California)

  • Austin D. Buchan

    (Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences, University of California)

  • Kuniharu Takei

    (Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences, University of California
    Berkeley Sensor and Actuator Center, University of California
    Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory)

  • Yang Zhao

    (Mechanical Engineering, University of California)

  • Joel W. Ager

    (Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory)

  • Junjun Zhang

    (Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences, University of California
    Berkeley Sensor and Actuator Center, University of California
    Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory)

  • Mark Hettick

    (Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences, University of California
    Berkeley Sensor and Actuator Center, University of California
    Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory)

  • Mark C. Hersam

    (Materials Science and Engineering, Northwestern University)

  • Albert P. Pisano

    (Berkeley Sensor and Actuator Center, University of California
    Mechanical Engineering, University of California)

  • Ronald S. Fearing

    (Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences, University of California)

  • Ali Javey

    (Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences, University of California
    Berkeley Sensor and Actuator Center, University of California
    Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory)

Abstract

Direct conversion of light into mechanical work, known as the photomechanical effect, is an emerging field of research, largely driven by the development of novel molecular and polymeric material systems. However, the fundamental impediment is that the previously explored materials and structures do not simultaneously offer fast and wavelength-selective response, reversible actuation, low-cost fabrication and large deflection. Here, we demonstrate highly versatile photoactuators, oscillators and motors based on polymer/single-walled carbon nanotube bilayers that meet all the above requirements. By utilizing nanotubes with different chirality distributions, chromatic actuators that are responsive to selected wavelength ranges are achieved. The bilayer structures are further configured as smart ‘curtains’ and light-driven motors, demonstrating two examples of envisioned applications.

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  • Xiaobo Zhang & Zhibin Yu & Chuan Wang & David Zarrouk & Jung-Woo Ted Seo & Jim C. Cheng & Austin D. Buchan & Kuniharu Takei & Yang Zhao & Joel W. Ager & Junjun Zhang & Mark Hettick & Mark C. Hersam & , 2014. "Photoactuators and motors based on carbon nanotubes with selective chirality distributions," Nature Communications, Nature, vol. 5(1), pages 1-8, May.
    • Handle: RePEc:nat:natcom:v:5:y:2014:i:1:d:10.1038_ncomms3983
    DOI: 10.1038/ncomms3983
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