Photothermal Bimorph Actuators with In‐Built Cooler for Light Mills, Frequency Switches, and Soft Robots

Dual-Mechanism and Multimotion Soft Actuators Based on Commercial Plastic Film

(2018) Linpeng Li et al.   ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces

Liquid-Crystalline Dynamic Networks Doped with Gold Nanorods Showing Enhanced Photocontrol of Actuation

(2018) Xili Lu et al.   ADVANCED MATERIALS

Molecular-channel driven actuator with considerations for multiple configurations and color switching

(2018) Jiuke Mu et al.   Nature Communications

Soft Materials Driven by Photothermal Effect and Their Applications

(2018) Hari Krishna Bisoyi et al.   Advanced Optical Materials

3D printing of shape changing composites for constructing flexible paper-based photothermal bilayer actuators

(2018) Dechuan Hua et al.   Journal of Materials Chemistry C

Humidity- and light-driven actuators based on carbon nanotube-coated paper and polymer composite

(2018) Peidi Zhou et al.   Nanoscale

In-built thermo-mechanical cooperative feedback mechanism for self-propelled multimodal locomotion and electricity generation

(2018) Xiao-Qiao Wang et al.   Nature Communications

Biomimetic Supertough and Strong Biodegradable Polymeric Materials with Improved Thermal Properties and Excellent UV-Blocking Performance

(2018) Xiao Zhang et al.   ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS

Multi-responsive actuators based on a graphene oxide composite: intelligent robot and bioinspired applications

(2017) Luzhuo Chen et al.   Nanoscale

A small graphene oxide sheet/polyvinylidene fluoride bilayer actuator with large and rapid responses to multiple stimuli

(2017) Guochuang Xu et al.   Nanoscale

A four-blade light-driven plastic mill based on hydrazone liquid-crystal networks

(2017) G. Vantomme et al.   TETRAHEDRON

Graphene-Based Polymer Bilayers with Superior Light-Driven Properties for Remote Construction of 3D Structures

(2017) Zhenhua Tang et al.   Advanced Science

Maximizing the performance of photothermal actuators by combining smart materials with supplementary advantages

(2017) Tongyu Wang et al.   Science Advances

Multiresponsive Bidirectional Bending Actuators Fabricated by a Pencil-on-Paper Method

(2016) Mingcen Weng et al.   ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS

Light-Activated Rapid-Response Polyvinylidene-Fluoride-Based Flexible Films

(2016) Yanlong Tai et al.   ADVANCED MATERIALS

Soft Actuators for Small-Scale Robotics

(2016) Lindsey Hines et al.   ADVANCED MATERIALS

Multi-Wavelength Light Drivable Oscillatory Actuator on Graphene-Based Bilayer Film

(2016) Rong Tang et al.   MACROMOLECULAR MATERIALS AND ENGINEERING

Flexible, All-Inorganic Actuators Based on Vanadium Dioxide and Carbon Nanotube Bimorphs

(2016) He Ma et al.   NANO LETTERS

A chaotic self-oscillating sunlight-driven polymer actuator

(2016) Kamlesh Kumar et al.   Nature Communications

Highly bendable bilayer-type photo-actuators comprising of reduced graphene oxide dispersed in hydrogels

(2016) Dowan Kim et al.   Scientific Reports

Tough Al-alginate/Poly(N-isopropylacrylamide) Hydrogel with Tunable LCST for Soft Robotics

(2015) Wen Jiang Zheng et al.   ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces

Light-Powered Tumbler Movement of Graphene Oxide/Polymer Nanocomposites

(2015) Li Yu et al.   ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces

Large-Deformation Curling Actuators Based on Carbon Nanotube Composite: Advanced-Structure Design and Biomimetic Application

(2015) Luzhuo Chen et al.   ACS Nano

Increasing Efficiency, Speed, and Responsivity of Vanadium Dioxide Based Photothermally Driven Actuators Using Single-Wall Carbon Nanotube Thin-Films

(2015) Tongyu Wang et al.   ACS Nano

Gradient Porous Elastic Hydrogels with Shape-Memory Property and Anisotropic Responses for Programmable Locomotion

(2015) Rongcong Luo et al.   ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS

A Graphene-Based Bimorph Structure for Design of High Performance Photoactuators

(2015) Ying Hu et al.   ADVANCED MATERIALS

Tunable Photothermal Actuators Based on a Pre-programmed Aligned Nanostructure

(2015) Jue Deng et al.   JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY

Hierarchically arranged helical fibre actuators driven by solvents and vapours

(2015) Peining Chen et al.   Nature Nanotechnology

A 3D-printed, functionally graded soft robot powered by combustion

(2015) N. W. Bartlett et al.   SCIENCE

A multi-responsive water-driven actuator with instant and powerful performance for versatile applications

(2015) Jiuke Mu et al.   Scientific Reports

Origami-inspired active graphene-based paper for programmable instant self-folding walking devices

(2015) J. Mu et al.   Science Advances

Photoresponsive Soft-Robotic Platform: Biomimetic Fabrication and Remote Actuation

(2014) Weitao Jiang et al.   ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS

Biodegradable Self-Folding Polymer Films with Controlled Thermo-Triggered Folding

(2014) Vladislav Stroganov et al.   ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS

Near-Infrared Light-Driven, Highly Efficient Bilayer Actuators Based on Polydopamine-Modified Reduced Graphene Oxide

(2014) Mingyang Ji et al.   ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS

Tunable Mesoporous Bilayer Photonic Resins with Chiral Nematic Structures and Actuator Properties

(2014) Mostofa K. Khan et al.   ADVANCED MATERIALS

A spongy graphene based bimorph actuator with ultra-large displacement towards biomimetic application

(2014) Ying Hu et al.   Nanoscale

Photoactuators and motors based on carbon nanotubes with selective chirality distributions

(2014) Xiaobo Zhang et al.   Nature Communications

Controlled Flight of a Biologically Inspired, Insect-Scale Robot

(2013) K. Y. Ma et al.   SCIENCE

Bio-Inspired Polymer Composite Actuator and Generator Driven by Water Gradients

(2013) M. Ma et al.   SCIENCE

Plant-based torsional actuator with memory

(2013) Nayomi Plaza et al.   Smart Materials and Structures

Hierarchical chirality transfer in the growth of Towel Gourd tendrils

(2013) Jian-Shan Wang et al.   Scientific Reports

How the Cucumber Tendril Coils and Overwinds

(2012) S. J. Gerbode et al.   SCIENCE

Electrically, Chemically, and Photonically Powered Torsional and Tensile Actuation of Hybrid Carbon Nanotube Yarn Muscles

(2012) M. D. Lima et al.   SCIENCE

Large-area graphene realizing ultrasensitive photothermal actuator with high transparency: new prototype robotic motions under infrared-light stimuli

(2011) Changzheng Wu et al.   JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY

Geometry and Mechanics in the Opening of Chiral Seed Pods

(2011) S. Armon et al.   SCIENCE

Liquid Crystalline Elastomers as Actuators and Sensors

(2010) Christian Ohm et al.   ADVANCED MATERIALS