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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

Photomechanical Materials, Composites, and Systems: Wireless Transduction of Light into Work

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Hardback by Timothy J. White

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    Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc
    Publication Date: 01/09/2017
    ISBN13: 9781119123309, 978-1119123309
    ISBN10: 1119123305

    Number of Pages: 432

    Non Fiction , Technology, Engineering & Agriculture , Education

    Description

    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

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