Photomechanical Materials, Composites, and Systems
Author | : Timothy J. White |
Publisher | : John Wiley & Sons |
Total Pages | : 448 |
Release | : 2017-05-30 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781119123293 |
ISBN-13 | : 1119123291 |
Rating | : 4/5 (93 Downloads) |
Download or read book Photomechanical Materials, Composites, and Systems written by Timothy J. White and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2017-05-30 with total page 448 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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