The contribution of intermolecular forces to phototropic actuation of liquid crystalline elastomers
Tayler S. Hebner, Christopher N. Bowman, Timothy J. White
Abstract
Azobenzene-functionalized crystalline elastomers containing a monomer with reduced aromatic content exhibits enhanced phototropic response.
Topics & Concepts
AzobenzeneIntermolecular forcePhototropismMonomerElastomerLiquid crystallineMaterials sciencePolymer chemistryIntramolecular forcePhotochemistryChemical engineeringChemistryLiquid crystalOrganic chemistryComposite materialPolymerMoleculeBlue lightOptoelectronicsEngineeringAdvanced Materials and MechanicsLiquid Crystal Research AdvancementsAdvanced Sensor and Energy Harvesting Materials